Carson City chapter of Nevada Raider Nation makes donation to Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Members of Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter, presented a check recently for $1,000 to the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The money has been earmarked to upgrade the software, screen, and printing mechanism in the Gravesite Locator.
“The kiosk has been out of order two, maybe three years,” said Gabe Velazquez, superintendent of NNVMC.
“We have reached out to a few vendors for ideas and we will see which product would work best for us,” Velazquez added. “We are also looking to get an outside screen to help reduce glare.”
Chris Osborne, chairman of Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter, said a vote was held in December among chapter members, asking which organization they wanted the funds to go to.
“Our members voted on the ‘Red Line,’ ‘Blue Line,’ or our Veterans,” said Osborne.
“Once the votes were cast, we decided in the best interest of Chapter, the vote that would affect veterans for years to come, is to the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
“We want to do all we can to give back to those who have given all throughout public services as well as those who drive to be all they can be, including Special Olympics. Really, just giving back to the community is our biggest thing.”
The kiosk was first installed about nine years ago through a grant from the federal government. The printing function uses thermal paper for printing, which does not work well in the summer heat.
Velazquez said they are also looking into getting the best screen for the kiosk, as in the summer months, it is not easy to read the screen.
“We need to have a screen that is made for that (summer time),” Velazquez said. “Many of our visitors are elders and it is difficult for them to go through several screens to find their loved ones. Then, they can print, from the screen, the name and location of their loved one.”
In addition to the Chapter’s $1,000 donation, member Phil Molleson, a veteran himself, donated an additional $100 to the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
“Us guys have a poker night once a month,” said Molleson. “This extra $100 is from our winnings. We all donated to this.”
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to their cause(s) may be made to: NRN-CCC, P.O. Box 22336, Carson City, NV, 89706.
For information on membership and activities, call Co-Chair Jeremy Soga, at (775) 220-6706. Or go here to follow the chapter's Facebook page.
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