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2010 Copper Sword and Shield Presentation and Dinner
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Friday, Feb 12, 2010, 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM
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Dobson Inn
1666 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
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Robert F Delker
Phone 480-838-3718
Email bdelker@msn.com
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Fundraiser |
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Required By Sunday, February 07, 2010
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Payment In Advance Only
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| Registrant | Fee | Fee After 1/12/2010 | | Person | $ 40.00 | $ 50.00 |
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Come join us for dinner, drinks (included with price) and a fabulous evening as we honor a great Arizonan, Dr. Jesse McGuire, for his patriotism, humanitarianism and support of veteran initiatives and recognize an outstanding legislator --Senator Jim Waring.
Doors open at 6:00pm
Drinks served at 6:00pm until 7:00pm
Open Seating Sit Down Dinner Begins at 7:00pm until 8:00pm
Meal Choice of...
Roast Prime Rib, Brolied Salmon, Chcken Marsala or Vegetarian
Ceremony starts at approximately 8:00pm
Copper was the first metal used to make a sword. The sword is a symbol of bravery and leadership. It is representational of the warrior who stands to defend and protect a greater cause than his own self interest.
The Copper Sword is presented annually by the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society, Unified Arizona Veterans and the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services to a Civilian with ties to Arizona who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help further the initiatives of veterans, patriotism and humanitarianism.
Please note that the individual selected cannot have served in the US Military, nor can they presently be holding elected political office or have done so for at least two years. The Copper Sword Award is normally presented on or about Arizona Statehood Day, in February.
2010 Copper Sword Award Recpient
Jesse McGuire has played an amazing rendition of our National Anthem to over five and a half million people per year. Jesse has been heard at professional sporting events and various functions all across the country. His most notable performances were at the 2001 World Series, for which, he received a World Series Championship Ring from the Arizona Diamondbacks. After which, Jesse was the subject of questions and answers on both Hollywood Squares and Jeopardy TV game shows, in addition to the TV show, "Entertainment Tonight." He also performed the National Anthem at two Arena Bowl (Arena Football League, 1995, 1997) Championships, the 2000 Daytona 500, 1993 NBA Finals, and numerous anthem performances for the NFL, MLB, Arena Bowl, NHL, MLS, and the NCAA. Jesse also paid a moving patriotic tribute to those who were lost, by performing Amazing Grace, and God Bless America at Ground Zero, on October 20, 2001. The great smoldering pile of rubble once known as the World Trade Center was still on fire during his performance.
Past Recipients of the Copper Sword are:
2009 - Eddie Basha Jr.
2008 - David J. McIntyre
2007 - Jonathan Elias
2010 Copper Shield Award Recpient
Senator Jim Waring was recently selected and agreed to accept the Copper Shield Award for his service as an outstanding Arizona legislator in defense of military veterans and their families. Senator Waring was first elected to the Arizona State Senate in November of 2002 and was re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Jim serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee. He is also Vice-Chair of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee, and a member of the Government Institutions Committee. Before being elected, Jim served on the staff of U.S. Senator John McCain. Prior to working in politics, Jim has a background in higher education, having served on the staffs of the Arizona Board of Regents and NAU. He holds a PhD from ASU's School of Public Affairs, in addition to master’s degrees in public administration and political science. He has served as President of the Arizona chapter of the American Society for Public Administration, on the boards of Teach for America, the ASU College of Public Programs and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Boards, and as a member of the Phoenix 100 Rotary and The 100 Club.
Past Reciepient of the Copper Shield is:
2009 - Senator John Nelson