VOITURE LOCALE 99

Services
Home
Monthly News
Monthly News (page 2)
Upcoming Events
Services
Officers
Miscellaneous
Interesting Sites
Contact Us
webassets/1.jpg

News Release from USS Ranger Foundation - 8/10/2010
.
Overcast weather and misting rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered to hear  the announcement by Former Governor Victor Atiyeh that Metro has agreed to allow the USS Ranger Foundation to move forward with plans to moor retired supercarrier USS Ranger at Chinook Landing Marine Park. Ranger's 53rd birthday party at the proposed site was the perfect opportunity to share the news.
 
Chinook
Landing Marine Park, a Metro owned property with a busy boat launch, was chosen by the Foundation in mid June as the perfect site for the proposed museum, educational center, military memorial and emergency preparedness center. The site is within the City of Fairview, Oregon. The City has been a strong supporter since the idea came to them in April. Surrounding communities quickly agreed that this was something that they want to see happen, but as property owner, Metro had to agree that they were willing to consider the option. This comes with the understanding that current boat launch operations would not be negatively impacted by the museum.

There are many questions to be answered and steps to be taken, but this is an important step towards making this a reality.
The next step in the process is to show the Navy that the community wants Ranger with donations and letters of support to be included in the Foundation's early September Phase 2 application to the Navy. 
Ranger's Birthday Party attracted well over 100 guests who heard birthday wishes and news of the project from City of Fairview Mayor Mike Weatherby, Former Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, Metro Councilor Rod Park, Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel and USS Ranger Foundation President/CEO Capt. Peter Ogle, USN (Ret).

Mayor Weatherby upon hearing the selection of his community as the permanent home for Ranger said "We are thrilled to welcome this historic naval ship to Fairview and East County and look forward to being a great partner in developing a world-class venue at Chinook Landing."
 
Ranger's Birthday Wish List:
  • Money from the community to show decision-makers that I'm wanted in Fairview
  • Letters of Support from everyone
  • Volunteers to bring me back to my former glory and help me become a museum
"The Pacific Northwest will be well served by Ranger and will be a great addition to the community," says retired Navy Captain, Peter Ogle, Foundation President and CEO.  "Now is the time to support the USS Ranger Foundation and help bring Ranger to Fairview and the region."
 
For more information or to support Ranger

please visit the
website .
 

For God and country we associate ourselves together for the following purposes:  To create a charitable and non-profit veterans organization;  to uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America;  to assist and promote the welfare and well being of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during all wars and conflicts, recognized by the Congress of the United States, and their widows and orphans;  to participate in all memorial services for and to be present at the funerals of departed comrades;  to take part in and encourage others to participate in the proper observance of all days honoring veterans;  to preserve the memories of our Service in the Armed Forces of our Country;  to actively participate within our membership in projects relating to (a) the welfare of the children of America;  (b) the health of our Nation by fostering a nurses training program;  and (c) selected charitable endeavors."

webassets/animated408b.gif

Funds generated by our 40 et 8 bingo parlor enable our Voiture to donate money to various groups.  Youth sports, scouting, and schools are just a few of the groups and charities we support. 

We pride ourselves on our Nurses training program.  To date we have funded the education of over 500 Nurses through our local College.  We currently are funding 29 nursing students.

 

Help support our projects, visit our Bingo Parlor: 

40 et 8 Bingo

  • 7607 NE 26th Ave
    Vancouver, WA 98665
    Phone: (360) 574-8461
  • Call for current hours