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Tips-Up for the Troops

Saturday, June 9th, 2012 6th Annual Charity Bass Fishing Tournament Kensington Metropark Brighton, Michigan

6:00 am – 1:00 pm Legal Help for Vets  “Tips-Up for the Troops” Bass Tournament (Veterans only)    Public Events - Possum Hollow East Park 10:00 am  -  1:15 pm DJ entertainment; Farm Tours; Nature Center Tours; Island Queen II Boat Rides (Must Register); Companion Dogs; Midway Open (Joe the Magician, Games); GM Affinity Group Sponsored Volleyball Tournament 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Classic Car Show Registration Judging at 3:30 pm Trophies at 4:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eisenhower Center’s “Family Fun Walk”  11:00 am - 12:30 pm "All-American BBQ" presented by Eisenhower Center 1:20 pm - 2:30 pm “Tips-Up” Bass Fishing Weigh-in Show 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm        DJ; Entertainment; Activities; Displays

The 6th Annual Tips-Up for the Troops event is a day of celebration with food, fun, entertainment, and games for the whole family.   It is our way to come together and say "thank you" to our Michigan Veterans and Military Service personnel!

Tips-Up for the Troops” was inaugurated into the 2011 Fresh Water Fishing “Hall of Fame” for special community support programs!  

Our Presenting Sponsor is Eisenhower Center and features the Legal Help for Veterans Tips-Up Bass Tournament, a Classic Car Show, Volleyball Tournament, Family Fun Walk and loads of other activities. 

Proceeds from the event benefit the Brain Injury Association of Michigan's Veterans Program. 

Veterans Bass Tournament Participants - You must be a Veteran of Military Service.  Registration is based on Disable/Purple Heart recipients, OIF/OEF Veteran, Combat Veteran and all other Veterans.  Priority status until Open registration begins on May 1st. 

FREE Events will include:

* Eisenhower Center's "All-American"
    family style Bar-B-Que
* River Queen II Boat Rides
* Hay Rides
* Family Fun Walk
* Volleyball Tournament
* Nature Center Tour
* Farm Center Tour
* Kids Games
* Canoe Trip
* Classic Car Show
* Midway
* Weigh-In Show and entertainment

Family Fun Walk

The 2012 “Family Fun Walk” presented by Eisenhower Center, is welcome to ALL ages.  This year’s family fun walk is sure to make you green with envy.  The walk will have a “Wizard of Oz” theme featuring many of your favorite characters.  Play games throughout the walk to earn emeralds.  You can then turn in your emeralds for raffle tickets and enter to win big ticket items (TV, Camera, iPod, etc).   We cannot wait to see you in the magical land of OZ!  Contact Erin Moore for more information (734) 677-0070 x 381

 

Volleyball Tournament

The 2012 Volleyball Tournament is presented by GM Affinity Group.   You are challenged to register your family, facility or friends in this year's volleyball tournament!  Challenge last year's winners from Eisenhower Center to take home the trophy and earn bragging rights for the year!  For more information, contact Erin Moore at (734) 677-0070 x 381.   

If you have any questions about TIPS UP for the Troops, contact Rick Briggs, Veteran Program Manager.