Packed agenda at IR veterans’ council

Staff photo by Mary Kemper Roy Brewer, vice chairman of the United Veterans of St. Lucie County, makes an appeal to the Veterans Council of Indian River County for help with its Gold Star Families Memorial at the Indian River meeting Jan. 6.

Staff photo by Mary Kemper
Roy Brewer, vice chairman of the United Veterans of St. Lucie County, makes an appeal to the Veterans Council of Indian River County for help with its Gold Star Families Memorial at the Indian River meeting Jan. 6.

Mary Kemper
Staff Writer
At its Jan. 6 monthly meeting, the Veterans Council of Indian River County packed in a number of high-profile items on its agenda.
Coming first were representatives Bruce Cady and Jimmy Moran, urging each of the member veterans’ posts to join in the first “Hump for our Vets,” which will raise funds for the council’s many projects.
Together with Orchid Island Crossfit, the event will involve loading up with a weighted backpack or rucksack and walking from Orchid Island Crossfit to Veterans’ Island Memorial at Riverside park. In addition to the weights each individual will carry, there will be team weights to simulate the extra equipment troops must carry to successfully complete their mission.
Participants will then return to the starting point, and enjoy a barbecue lunch provided by Orchid Island Crossfit. The event is open to people of all fitness levels, provided they are physically able to walk a total of 9 miles.
It’s slated to take place Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. To participate, a donation of $25 for individuals, or $40 for families, is requested. Contact Cady at (772) 559-7774 or at bruce.cady@gmail.com.

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