Scruffy Faces For A Cause
By Cheryl Rings
East Greenbush, NY – November, 2013 – In honor of veterans and as a fun way to make a difference, Gettysburg Flag Works is celebrating No-Shave-November. Business owner Mike Cronin, a Vietnam era veteran, and the men on the staff are all putting down their razors to raise awareness and cash for AMVETS J.J. Yager Post 797 in Rensselaer County. Their goal is to raise $5,000.
AMVETS, the most inclusive of the leading veterans organizations, is open to all who served honorably in the U.S. military. Over 1,400 posts assist veterans in their local communities and support quality of life programs like Special Olympics and ROTC. Information about this organization can be found at amvets.org.
AMVETS J.J. Yager Post 797, just over a year old, is headquartered at Chandler Young VFW Post 8162 in Nassau, NY. Visit Gettysburg Flag Works in East Greenbush, NY, or the fundraising site. For information about joining AMVETS, contact Post Commander Chip Lynch at (518) 788-1983.
Gettysburg Flag Works of East Greenbush, has been providing quality flag, banner, and flagpole products to the Capital District and worldwide for 20 years. The business location is 715 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061. For more information visit www.GettysburgFlag.com.