NC Heroes Gala Hotel

We have a rate of $45 for a king/$40.50 for a double at a local La Quinta Inns and Suites. They offer a free breakfast and will provide transportation to/from the gala. Please make your reservations by August 15th and state you are with the NC Heroes Gala group to capture this great rate. You will need a credit card to hold the reservation but payment is not due until check in. Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing everyone there!


La Quinta Inns and Suites
1001 Aerial Center Parkway
RDU-Morrisville, NC 27560
p. 919-481-3600 f. 919-460-1584

Guest Room Features
· Free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms · Dataport Phones
· Premium Cable Channels · Coffee Maker
· Hair Dryer · Iron with Ironing Board
· Voicemail · Alarm Clock
About This Hotel
· 11,000 La Quinta Returns points for a free night stay. Not a member? Join Now
· Free Bright Side Breakfast™ · Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
· Free Local Calls · Business Center
· Guest Laundry Facilities · Outdoor Swimming Pool
· Airport Shuttle Available · Airport Shuttle Notes: 4:30am-12am Daily
· Pets Welcome

VMERG's Newest Chapter

It is my pleasure to officially announce TULE as the newest and fourth VMERG Chapter! They have elected Jennifer McCrea as Chair and Chelsea LeGrange as Vice Chair. Please join me in welcoming them to the VMERG family!

SERO MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MOVIE NIGHT

Friday evening, July 17, 2009, the SERO VMERG held a Military Family Appreciation Movie Night. We welcomed 15 military family members into C31/32 with big smiles and to the aroma of freshly popped popcorn. The evening began with pizza, popcorn, drinks and fellowship. There was an activity table for the children to color/draw on before and during the movie.

After dinner, everyone gathered around for the main attraction. The adults relaxed on couches and comfy chairs while the children stretched out on body pillows provided by Michelle Walter. Vice Chair, Carolyn Barczik, aka Movie Theatre Attendant, provided us with an entertaining safety briefing. Immediately following the briefing, we watched the movie “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.”

As our guests were leaving, the adults were presented with a family photograph which was taken in front of the 777 in the lobby and each child was presented with an amenities kit filled with snacks and goodies.

This evening wouldn’t have been possible without the help of everyone involved. A big thank you goes out to Troy Wreggelsworth for helping to create a wide screen movie theatre atmosphere with the sight and sounds, Wade Oakes for the ice, Kathy Slotter and Stephanie Nicholson for helping greet our families and to Operations for offering to give directions and greet our guests. I would also like to thank Mark and Nicholas Montrose, Joel Adams, Wayne Moorefield, Stacey Kerch, Judy and Eric Lundberg, Bruce Chase, Michelle Walter, Sharon and Ed Ryder, Carolyn Barczik, Krista Leap, Patricia Seelbach, Joe Fish and Patsy Shepherd for helping set up, entertain and clean up!

Sam Seelbach

VMERG President

Check out the pictures by clicking on the link to the left!

VMERG Member Organizes Box Drive

Judy Lundberg and her husband Eric coordinated Operation Ballentine. Seven houses in their neighborhood where able to fill 8 boxes and ship them off to Afghanistan on Jun 16, 2009. Judy states, "It was a success and next time I am sure there will be more that want to participate."