A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
Big Thanks to our great friend Dennis from Michigan Harley Rider.
As if putting together the bike run for us wasn't enough, he has also made a REAL NICE contribution to the fest out of his own pocket.
Man there really are some great people in this world. With all the bad news we get bombarded with every day, It just blows my mind to come across people like Dennis, who go the extra mile to try and help us make the fest a success. Dennis, we appreciate you SO MUCH, and can never repay you for all that you've done for our cause.
If you feel so inclined, drop by his site and tell him thanks, and sign up for the ride while your there!
www.myspace.com/michiganharleyrider
Thanks, the Michigan Vet Fest Committee
July 11, 2009 Trenton, Michigan
Michigan Harley Rider's 1st Annual Ride For Michigan Vet Fest
Sponsored by Michigan Harley Rider
Starts from Elizabeth Park in Trenton. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the police escorted ride ride leaves at 10:30 am. The first First 100 bikes get a patch. The 27 mile ride ends in Dearborn for a concert and family events. Money raised will go to needy Veterans at Veterans Haven. For more information call (734) 225-6654, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://Michiganvetfest.org.
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Influences
D.B. Productions joins the fest
The Fest would like to send out big thanks to our good friends at D.B. Productions. Dominic and the crew will be providing a full P.A. set up for the outside portion of the show, a backline, Drum riser, Stage, a tent to cover the stage, and will handle the sound production duties as well. Check out their recording studio http://sanctuaryrecordingstudios.com/ Dominic, Thanks so much!
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----WHAT WE DO
We raise money for Veterans in need. We are 100% non profit. ALL proceeds donated to the Veteran's Haven in Wayne, helping needy Vets all year around.
-----WHAT WE NEED
We're seeking volunteers to work the benefit festival/concert for that day, Saturday, July 11.
-----WHAT YOU WOULD DO
Event Staff will assist with parking, assisting bands on and off stage, Set up and tear down of stage, tents, tables and chairs, whatever else may be needed during the festival.
----CHECK US OUT
You can get more details, info , and volunteer at our website www.michiganvetfest.org
Please remember, no outside food or drink will be allowed into the fest. Plenty of food and refreshments will be available through the Elks Club, Thank You.
WE'D LOVE TO EXTEND A HUGE , HUGE THANKS TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE FEST THIS YEAR. THAT GOES FOR ALL THE GOOD FOLKS AT THE ELKS TO ALL THE BANDS,HELPERS,BIKERS,ORGANIZERSVOLUNTEERS, ATTENDANTS, EVERYONE! THE FEST WAS AN ABSOLUTE BLAST, AND AT THIS POINT IT LOOKS LIKE WE WERE AGAIN SUCCESSFUL IN PASSING LAST YEARS DONATIONS. WE'RE STILL WAITING ON SOME NUMBERS TO COME IN BEFORE WE CAN POST THE FINAL TALLY. ONCE AGAIN THE GENEROSITY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE DETROIT AREA HAS SHONE THROUGH.YOU GUYS WERE ALL FANTASTIC, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU, AND WE JUST CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE YOU. WHEN SOME DETAILS ARE WORKED OUT WITH NEXT YEARS FEST WE WILL POST THEM TOO. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! RON, RUSS, AND THE MICHIGAN VET FEST TEAM. Volunteers Needed for our cause, The 4th Annual Michigan Vet Fest Benefit Concert to support Veterans in need. Summer of 2010
100 % of all proceeds help Veteran's in need 2010 Michigan Vet Fest Concert Details to be announced at a later date.
Details www.michiganvetfest.org www.myspace.com/vetfest
call Russ 734 223 9898 or email michvetfest@yahoo.com
J.T. Hollis of Granger, Indiana Is the WINNER of the Michigan Vet Fest Theme Song Contest.
Michigan Vet Fest Radio On The Air Every Sunday Evening! 6:00 P.M. www.blogtalkradio.com/michigan-vet-fest call in 1 347 539 5431
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What is The Michigan Vet Fest and What does it Stand for?
The Michigan Vet Fest or Michigan Veterans Festival is a Benefit Concert that is held every year to raise money for Veteran's Haven which is an Outreach Center located in Wayne, MI that provides Programs and Assistance to Veterans In Need.
Did you know?
There are aprox 3,600 HOMELESS VETERAN'S IN THE METRO DETROIT AREA ALONE, and hundreds more who are in need of assistance in various ways.
The Michigan Vet Fest is a group in the Detroit area Raising money for Veterans in need.
100 % of the proceeds go directly to an organization in Wayne Michigan called “Veteran's Haven” They use those proceeds and other donations to directly assist homeless Veterans, and other Veterans. They provide food, shelter , clothing, counseling and more to them all year around.
Everyone works for free in the spirit of the Fest , including these fine local musicians.
Performing Our National Anthem:
Mrs Michigan 2006, KRISTINA AUSTIN SCARCELLI:
"Mrs. Michigan, United States 2006"
Our Current Line Up
Ashley Allyson
The Lemon James Band
Johni D and the Mystery Train
The Trisha D. Project
Sweet Crystal
Groovedog
Arlen, formerly of Salem Witchcraft
April Gibson
Mule Drive
Romeo's Revival
Doc Killian
Sweet Crystal
Cry Eloise
J.T. Hollis
Special Appearances Include
Former NHL Great
LEE NORWOOD, (former Detroit Red Wing) will be signing autographs.
Kristina Austin Scarcelli "Mrs. Michigan 2006" will be accompanied by MRS. MICHIGAN 2009, Jeannette Greco Pawlowski UNTIL 4 P.M. ,
The Desperado's Dance Team
The Blackberry Creek Dance Team
You can download the fest flyer there at our site, the brochure, and the the flyer for the motorcycle charity run.
You can make a donation at any time during the year, in the name of the fest! Just contact the Haven, and they will assist you with a quick and easy way to send a check to them. They will send you a receipt for tax purposes. We're also always recruiting new volunteers Contact us here, or at www.Michiganvetfest.org , or simply call (734) 223-9898 if you'd like to help out. Thanks!
We will be collecting material things for the Haven at the Fest too.
Items In Need:
*Men's AND Women's clothing (t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc.)
*Coats
*Medical supplies (Adult diapers, Ensure, Wheelchairs,etc)
*Hygiene products (Alcohol-free mouthwash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Denture cream, Denture brushes, razors, shaving cream, aftershave, anti-perspirant, etc.)
*Canned goods
*Dry goods ( Cereal, pasta products, crackers, etc)
*Cash is ALWAYS good
Charity Bike Run ! MySpace.com/michiganharleyrider These great folks are putting together a bike run. Contact Dennis at their page for any and all info on how to sign up and participate.
Proceeds from the bike run will go to help homeless Veteran's.The final destination will be the Michigan Vet Fest/Cruisin Michigan Ave location.
Our bud and Fest performer, Trisha D. turned us on to this.
It's a walk for autism in October, at the Silverdome.
She has a child with autism.
We signed up and have started a Michigan Vet Fest Team to go out and do the walk and support this great organization. Karen and I along with Ron will be there, and we hope you will too. Come and join our team, and lets go out and raise some bucks for these folks.
Just click on the link below to sign up on our team, Thanks!
This will take you to another myspace screen letting you know that you are leaving your myspace page. It's ok.. it's standard procedure.. simply click on the external link
Here's what ya do: click on the link, You'll see
Welcome to the Donation Page of
Russ Barnett
Click Here -----> My Team Page
that'll take you to :
Welcome to the Team Page of
Michigan Vet Fest
Then just click Here-------> "Join Our Team"
The Fest would like to send out big thanks to our good friend Dominic at D.B. Productions.
He will be providing a pro quality full stage set up for the outside portion of the show, provide a backline,and will handle the sound production duties as well. Check out their recording studio http://sanctuaryrecordingstudios.com/Veterans Haven 01
Had a most enjoyable time.. good food ..good music ..good cause and most enjoyable company what more could one ask for !Thanks soo much for having us all tc friend and next year is a definate !
Russ, Ron, and the entire Vet Fest Committee and Volunteers. Michigan Vet Fest was truly a day to remember for me. Meeting the wonderful people that i did, and having the experiences that I did, have definetly had a big influence on me. It was an honor for me to help raise money for our veterans in need. Veterans Haven is a great cause, and I pray that they receive all the help they need. Russ and Ron, you two did an awesome job of organizing. I truly hope to see you at MVF 4!! Your buddy, JT Hollis THANKS AGAIN!
Russ...it was our pleasure to be there my friend. I CONSIDER IT AN HONOR THAT I WAS ABLE TO ENTERTAIN THE FOLKS THAT WERE THERE...AND TO HONOR OUR FELLOW VETS BY DOING SO!!! Thank you again for the invitation! JT n Kay.
As always, Yesterdays Vet Fest was GREAT...Thank You for allowing me to be a part of it. Kudos to YOU, RON, The Vet Fest Committee and all those who paticipated and came to the shows..Also my thanks to Lee Norwood, and Dennis and all the bikers who shared a the Day with us. as well as everyone else that had a part in this event,,and Thanks to VETS HAVEN for what they do 365~24/7...See ya at next years Vet Fest..yer Buddy...Doc
Hey Russ, Just wanted to stop by and say it was great meeting you today!! I had a great time at the fest. I look forward to seeing you again at next years fest. Let's keep in touch!!
