UToledo’s 20th annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair to support area veterans is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, in Savage Arena.
Scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m., the free event is open to all current and former military members and their families. Along with breakfast, the event will feature guest speakers as well as various resources to connect individuals with more than 35 military-specific community organizations.
UToledo’s 20th annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair to support area veterans is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, in Savage Arena.
Members of the Rossford High School S.O.S. (Serving Our Soldiers) Club will be greeting participants and assisting veterans through the breakfast line. Musical entertainment will be provided by the fourth-grade students from Waterville Primary School and by local DJ, Jeff Mentel.
Dan Cummins from WTOL 11 will serve as the master of ceremonies and Lt. Cmdr. Ryan P. Mitchell, from the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Toledo, is the honored speaker for the event. The commander has served in leadership positions throughout the United States during his career.
“This event is about giving back to the greater UToledo military-connected community and celebrating their military service,” said Eric Buetikofer, UToledo Director of Military and Veteran Affairs. “Now in its 20th year, UToledo’s annual Veterans Day Breakfast is one of the best ways for area veterans and active military to learn about veteran resources in our community.”
David Oravecz, executive director of the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission, added, “Freedom is not free. It requires service and sacrifice. This event is all about celebrating the brave men and woman who answered that call.”
Parking permits are not required and will not be enforced.
For more information on the event, contact the Military Service Center at 419.530.1392 or msc@utoledo.edu.
