December 22, 2014 The First Annual Central New York (CNY) Veterans Day Dinner Committee presented a check for the proceeds from their highly successful 2014 inaugural event. The CMTE has already begun planning for our 2015 event which is planned to be held again, Veterans Day, November 11, 2015 at the Lodge at Welch Allyn …

In honor of Veterans Day this year, John Paddock HFS Vice President and Co-Founder, and Jeff Bastable HFS Director of Philanthropy were interviewed for the “Giving Back” program aired by Time Warner Cable News.

Honor Flight Syracuse’ Mission #004 succeeded in taking 64 veterans to visit their memorials in D.C. CONGRATULATIONS and our most heartfelt THANKS go out to all those HFS Staff and Volunteers who worked so hard to make this flight a rousing success! Well done

Onondaga North Rotary Club is conducting its second annual service project, FLAGS OF HONOR AND GRATITUDE. They are selling 3’ x 5’ American Flags, with pole and hardware, for $30.00.

November 11th, 2014: HFS 1st Annual Veterans Day Dinner Fundraiser Special Thanks to the Event Committee:  Rick Keyes (Chair), Bill Burdick, Bill Conole, Jed Dove, Jeff Dove, Jason Slottje, and Duane Wiedor for planning this first annual event.  We are most grateful for your outstanding dedication and hard work in making this event a reality! …

Caption:  Shown Left-to-Right:  Katie Hatch, SRC Corporate Relations; Paul Tremont, SRC President; Jeff Bastable, HFS Director of Philanthropy; Phil Fazio, HFS Director-at-Large

Once again the Skaneateles Lions Club and American Legion organizations are hosting a charity benefit golf tournament, which will include a steak BBQ dinner, a silent auction and live music.