Poinsett Club Presents Gift to Thank Veterans
July 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Poinsett Club recently presented a $1,070 gift to Upstate Warrior Solution, a charitable organization that assists Upstate veterans and their families with transitioning to civilian life.
The gift is a result of a series of military lectures offered through the Poinsett Club since 2010. To date, the Poinsett Club has donated more than $6,000 to military charities in honor of speakers in its series.
“We’ve had guest speakers ranging from a World War II PFC to an ‘Operation Desert Storm’ four-star general,” said lecture series chairman Bob Howard. “We have learned from each speaker and have gained an even deeper appreciation for the service of our veterans.”
Mark Crocker, the Poinsett Club’s 2014 president added, “It’s been humbling to hear stories from these past and present military leaders. Each one is a hero in his or her own way, and as a club that has been such an integral part of Greenville for nearly 80 years, we are honored to have the opportunity to give back something to a group who has given so much to our community and to our nation.”
Bob Howard, Kevin McBride, Don Koonce, and Michael Middleton
