Long story short I will be putting together a Veterans Day Luncheon at my workplace.
Each year we give each Veteran a "gift" Plaque, Desk Emblem, etc basically saying thank you for your service from our company as well as the date of the event (11-11-20XX).
Well, I am trying to come up with some kind of meaningful gift this year and I am drawing a blank.
While I am a Veteran myself, I could sue input from my Brother and Sisters in Arms.
I don't have a budget but I cant go crazy with money either. Approx 180 people will be in attendance.
Please offer any ideas that you may think would be suitable.
Thank you for your service
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Try gift cards at places that offer food and clothing (i.e. Target, WalMart, Costco, etc.)
Make it a considerable sum so it will really be appreciated, say $100-200.
Lots of people are struggling to buy food and clothing for their families right now. I know I would appreciate something like that.
Add a nice card telling them how much you appreciate that they chose your place of business to work. Some people never get recognized for the everyday, tedious work that they do.
I am not a vet but I'm married to one and I come from a loooong line of military vets in my family. We all have large families and when things get tough, the kids are the first to feel the "pinch".
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From a Retired Vet... We need more people in our country like you. Thank You For Doing What You Are Doing....
What about adopting an organization and in lieu of giving a gift to the vets maybe they would like to help someone else or some organization. There is no greater satisfaction than helping someone else course you already know that by your wonderful actions. Again. Thank You.
I'm just spitballing here, but most vets have a family that went thru their own private Hell while the vet was gone. What about a family weekend at someplace like a Great Wolf Lodge or Embassy Suites?
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Recognize all the vets by having them stand. Depending on the number of vets in attendance, have each give a very brief service history, i.e., "US Air Force, 30 years, combat vet, Viet Nam." If there are too many, then have those in each branch stand, i.e, "All Army plese stand...; All Marines please stand...," etc.
And possibly most important of all, have the wives and children stand with a comment such as, "They also serve who watch and wait..."
And from this 30-year combat vet, thanks for caring.
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You know, I'm a vet myself and not to change the subject, but I feel uneasy about getting recognized for my service. The reason being although my position was subject to going into combat, there was no war when I was in the military other than the cold war. I spent my military time flying all over the world in Air Force cargo planes and staying in hotels. My job was all fun and the Government paid me to do it. I guess one could argue if there had been a war I would have been one of the first ones in, but I also would have been one of the first ones out too. Flying airlift we would deliver the Army to combat and then we would get our rears out of there. I feel uneasy about being recognized as doing something special, when I know many of you were neck deep in mud in Vietnam getting shot at or over in 120 degree heat in the desert having Scud missles shot at you.
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msmith1199 wrote: You know, I'm a vet myself and not to change the subject, but I feel uneasy about getting recognized for my service. The reason being although my position was subject to going into combat, there was no war when I was in the military other than the cold war. I spent my military time flying all over the world in Air Force cargo planes and staying in hotels. My job was all fun and the Government paid me to do it. I guess one could argue if there had been a war I would have been one of the first ones in, but I also would have been one of the first ones out too. Flying airlift we would deliver the Army to combat and then we would get our rears out of there. I feel uneasy about being recognized as doing something special, when I know many of you were neck deep in mud in Vietnam getting shot at or over in 120 degree heat in the desert having Scud missles shot at you.
I appreciate the gesture when I am reconized for my service but it does also make me uncomfortable in a way, even though I have four combat tours in the middle east as an Army Engineer. Thought maybe it was just me.
What your company does for it employee/veterans is GREAT! To bad their arent more companies like this one.
I agree with the individual gift card idea or also with the donation to an organization.
The Fisher House is a really good one that can always use donations.
Both DH and I are retired AF. We have plaques and clocks and statues etc in boxes from all sorts of awards. While we appreciated the recognition we have received, we couldn't help feeling that the money could have been better spent.
I'm sure the vets appreciate the thought but how about a donation in their names to a military organization such as wounded warriors.
A handshake and a "thank you for your service" is sufficient for us. We were proud to do it.
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msmith1199 wrote: You know, I'm a vet myself and not to change the subject, but I feel uneasy about getting recognized for my service. The reason being although my position was subject to going into combat, there was no war when I was in the military other than the cold war. I spent my military time flying all over the world in Air Force cargo planes and staying in hotels. My job was all fun and the Government paid me to do it. I guess one could argue if there had been a war I would have been one of the first ones in, but I also would have been one of the first ones out too. Flying airlift we would deliver the Army to combat and then we would get our rears out of there. I feel uneasy about being recognized as doing something special, when I know many of you were neck deep in mud in Vietnam getting shot at or over in 120 degree heat in the desert having Scud missles shot at you.
It sometimes makes me uneasy too. I feel like I did not do enough and am undeserving.
No good ideas here but thanks a bunch.
msmith1199 wrote: You know, I'm a vet myself and not to change the subject, but I feel uneasy about getting recognized for my service. The reason being although my position was subject to going into combat, there was no war when I was in the military other than the cold war. I spent my military time flying all over the world in Air Force cargo planes and staying in hotels. My job was all fun and the Government paid me to do it. I guess one could argue if there had been a war I would have been one of the first ones in, but I also would have been one of the first ones out too. Flying airlift we would deliver the Army to combat and then we would get our rears out of there. I feel uneasy about being recognized as doing something special, when I know many of you were neck deep in mud in Vietnam getting shot at or over in 120 degree heat in the desert having Scud missles shot at you.
I appreciate the gesture when I am reconized for my service but it does also make me uncomfortable in a way, even though I have four combat tours in the middle east as an Army Engineer. Thought maybe it was just me.
What your company does for it employee/veterans is GREAT! To bad their arent more companies like this one.
I agree with the individual gift card idea or also with the donation to an organization.
The Fisher House is a really good one that can always use donations.
I have been to recent events where they do the things to have the vets stand up and be recognized. I normally go along with the program and stand up but I know some of the guys in the room have served in the recent wars and been in some really bad situations. Here I am getting recognized right along with them and I had nothing but a good time during my service. There needs to be special recognition (and extra benefits) for the guys and girls that have literally served in the trenches, versus the rest of us.
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