Subject:
Title
Florida’s 37th All Veterans Reunion - The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall®
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2024-2025: $9,334.74 Cultural Fund 1446
Dept/Office:
District 4 Commissioner
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the use of TDC Cultural Funds in the amount of $9,334.74 to cover the fees associated with the use of Wickham Park for the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall® event beginning Sunday, May 4 through Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall® is part of the Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard (VVB) located in Brevard County Florida.
The VVB is a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed and incorporated in December of 1985. The VVB is a grass roots, community-based organization.
This group strives to be an active member of the community by having a color guard and a rifle team to participate in local events. They also support a transitional housing facility which helps veterans in getting back up on their own.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please return a memo of the Board’s action to the Director, Tourism Development Office and Director, Parks and Recreation