Proudly Presents
The
6th Annual Native American Pow Wow
And
Veterans Gathering
September 10th, 11th, & 12th 2004
WORLD WAR 2 MEMORIAL
VIETNAM MEMORIAL TO WOMEN
At The Huntington Police and Recreational Farm
US 152 South, Off I-64 Exit 8
Wayne, West Virginia
KOREAN WAR
MEMORIAL
Honoring all of our Veterans,
Firefighters, Police Officers
And other Emergency Medical Crews.
A place to reflect
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Grounds open to the
public at 6:30 PM Friday September 10th 2004
Grand Entry will be at Noon
September 11th and 12th 2004
Evening Ceremonies at 6:30 PM Saturday September 11th 2004
With Closing Ceremonies at 7:00 PM Sunday September 12th 2004
To honor our Veteran’s for what they have so
proudly given
For with out them we would not be here today.
THEY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN
VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL
ALL DANCERS ARE WELCOME TO COME IN FOR OUR POW WOW
Master Of Ceremonies
– Returning for the second year
Dave WhiteWolf Trezak (Ocala, Florida)
Native American Recording Artist, Nominated in Category 15 Native American Music Awards
Host Drum –
THUNDER CANYON
- Old Style Singing Drum - Portsmouth, Ohio -
Lead Singers - Steve Richard, Portsmouth, Ohio & SHAWN BREHM, OHIO
Other Members From Ohio -
Dana Rolf, Shawn Brehm, Richard Spears, Bruce Kennedy, and Calvin.
Women Singers From Ohio are - Cherise Richard, Velma Brehm
Women Singers From Canada - Donna Sault, And Queen McKenney
Guest Drum – WHITEHAWK - PONCA DRUM - Chicago, Illinois -
Head Singer - Sterling Big Bear, Jr.
Honored Drum – T B A
Head Man – Daniel Homan - Fayette, Alabama
Head Lady – Velma
Brehm - Ohio
Head Veteran- Bob "GUNNY" St.
Germain - Kelso, Tennessee
Arena Director – Russ
Cooper Strong Bow (Portsmouth, Ohio)
Special Attractions:
Jingle Dress Dancer and Hoop Dancer
8 year old - Kelli Richard - Portsmouth, Ohio
Fancy Shawl Dancer - 15 year old Elizabeth Kornstadt - Maxton, North Carolina
Jingle Dress Dancer - 12 Year old - Becca June Kornstadt - Maxton, North
Carolina
Male Traditional Dancer - 25 Year old Jesse Kornstadt - Maxton, North Carolina
Other Drums Are By Invitation Only
Special Guest and Speaker at this year Pow Wow and Veterans Gathering will be
Mr. Hershel Woodrow "WOODY" Williams
Woody is West Virginia's last living Medal
of Honor recipient.
Shadow Wolf (304) 272-3859
Jessie Smith (304) 272-6510
Admission: Adults $3.00,
Children under 10 FREE with paid Adult.
This is OPEN to the Public everyone is invited
NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL OR FIREARMS ARE PERMITTED ON GROUNDS
This is ZERO TOLERANCE
The NATIVE AMERICAN AND POW WOW AND VETERANS ASSISTANCE GROUP, INC.
Proudly Presents at this years Pow Wow and Veterans Gathering for the
second year in a row Dave
WhiteWolf Trezak from Ocala, Florida. Dave WhiteWolf Trezak is an experienced Solo entertainer in the
field of Native American Music. Dave WhiteWolf Trezak has
entertained people on film, television, Music Videos, Concert Stage and nightspots all
over the United States. He has carried his Talents aboard the Carnival Cruise lines, MS Sensation. He has performed
an almost uninterrupted run of 15 years.
Bring Your Lawn Chairs for a day and evening of fun at the Huntington
Police Farm In Wayne West Virginia. The Pow Wow Gates will open to the public at
6:30 P.M. Friday evening and continue until 9:00 P.M. Admission to the Pow Wow is $3.00 for Adults, Children under 10 free with paid Adult. Every one is Welcome
to attend, this is an open Event, Come out and meet your neighbors and enjoy our Pow Wow
in honor of our
Veterans. Last Year we had many Military Displays at the gathering, such
as a working Field Hospital, a Full Military Kitchen along with many different
Military Vehicles.
We also had many different Public servants there as well and would like to thank them for their part. This year we will open the gates to Any Uniformed Public Servant that is in uniform. They will be Admitted in to the Gathering at no charge. We had over 300 uniformed Military Personnel. Also we had many different Motorcycle Organizations that came in for the Convoy / Parade Saturday morning, and looking forward to even more this year coming.
Hosted by the Native American Pow Wow and Veterans
Assistance Group, INC.
Thank You all Very Much For making this Possible
once again, It is Greatly appreciated by our Veterans. Vendors Spots are being taken
Fast, We would love to have you this year so Please mark your Calendar, and reserve your
spot early. We will be limiting Vendors to 30 spots only.
The Committee, Sponsors, Head Staff, Huntington Police and Recreational staff, or wonderful volunteers of this event are not responsible for accidents, injuries, short-funded travelers, stolen or lost articles, or damage to your personal belongings. ((Parents, PLEASE watch your children!)), any additional requests must be approved by the Executive Committee. This is a family event. Use of alcohol/drugs is strictly prohibited and will be enforced by THE NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW AND VETERANS ASSISTANCE GROUP, INC. Security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There will be a Parade into the Huntington Police and Recreational Farm On Saturday September 11th 2003. The units and Organizations that we are expecting are as follows:
Rolling Thunder Motorcycles Chapter 1 West Virginia, Christian Motorcycle Association, Gold Wing Road Riders Association Huntington West Virginia Chapter, Star Riders Association Hurricane West Virginia, American Red Cross Disaster Team Unit, State Police Cruisers, Local Police Departments, the Following Fire Departments that will be present are: Lavalette Volunteer Fire Department, Lavalette West Virginia, Wayne County Volunteer Fire Department, Wayne West Virginia, Pritchard Volunteer Fire Department, Pritchard West Virginia, Kenova Volunteer Fire Department, Kenova West Virginia, Ft. Gay Volunteer Fire Department, Ft. Gay West Virginia, East Lynn Volunteer Fire Department, East Lynn West Virginia, Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department, Dunlow West Virginia, Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department, Ceredo West Virginia, 8 United States Army reserve and National Guard Units from the State,
We will also have Woody Williams as Speaker West Virginias only Surviving Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient, Along with different State and Local Government Officials, From Congressmen to senators to mayors and secretary of states, to the Attorney General of the State of West Virginia. This is to name a few of them.
And on a Final Note, The weekend of September 10th 11th 12th 2004 will be recognized as Veterans Recognition weekend in the State Of West Virginia. So Please come out and Help us Honor Our Veterans
Congressional Medal Of Honor Winner Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams
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