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National Mounted Warfare Foundation's Homecoming for Heroes

Gala/Party for National Mounted Warfare Foundation
Jun 20, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Deadline: June 17, 2015

Who's Going
Expected Attendance 350
Reach 20,000
Ticket Price $50
Metro Area Austin, TX
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category A - Arts, Culture & Humanities
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Silent Auction
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Description
The Inaugural National Mounted Warfare Foundation (NMWF) Homecoming for Heroes gala will be held on 20 June 2015 at SCRiverRanch in Oakalla, Texas. The purpose of the gala is to benefit the National Mounted Warrior Museum (NMWM) project. The NMWM will provide a unique educational experience, preserving and interpreting the story of mounted units and Soldiers who have served at Fort Hood and worldwide, and the rich history, values, and heritage of Texas.

Musical guest will be Pat Waters and the Chainlink Band

Special guests include numerous current and former college football coaches from schools across Texas, current and former NFL players, and many more. Current guest list:

Steve Crosby – 2007 NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year
Chris Morgan – Offensive Line Coach, Atlanta Falcons
Josh Boyce – Wide Receiver, New England Patriots
Brelan Chancellor - Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers
David Baliff – Head Coach, Rice University
Ken Rucker – Director of High School Relations and Player Development, University of Texas
Cotton Davidson – Legendary quarterback, Baylor University
Spike Dykes – Former Head Coach, Texas Tech University
Chad Glasgow – Co-Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach, Texas Christian University
Dan Sharp – Defensive Line Coach, Texas Christian University
Cody Sharp – Texas Christian University
Gary Bartel – Former Assistant Coach, University of Louisiana-Lafayette
Pete Fredenburg – Head Coach, University of Mary Hardin Baylor (Winningest Active Head Coach in Division III)
Robert and Jacqueline Griffin - Parents of Robert Griffin III
Travis Jr. and Jacqueline Boyce - Parents of Josh Boyce
William and Tina Broadus - Parents of Brelan Chancellor
Honorable Sid Miller – Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Individual tickets are $50. Tables (8 seats) are available for $1,000, and ensure that you will be seated with one of our special guests.
SCRiverRanch
28620 FM 963
Oakalla, TX 78608