For Military Salutes At Lugnuts Games
LAFCU’s Community Champions program has opened public nominations for veterans and current members of the military to be honored at Lansing Lugnuts games this summer.
“It’s natural to feel patriotic when surrounded by icons of American culture — baseball, hot dogs and fireworks,” said Kelli A. Ellsworth-Etchison, LAFCU’s vice president of community and business development. “Cooley Law School Stadium is a great place to honor our American champions for their dedicated service to our country.”
The Lugnuts will host 18 LAFCU Fireworks Spectaculars during the 2014 season. One honoree will be recognized at each of these games beginning Friday, May 2.
Each honoree will receive four tickets to the game, the opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch and a video-board salute during the game.
“The Lugnuts are privileged to welcome and acknowledge the men and women who have selflessly served our great country,” said Lugnuts General Manager Nick Grueser. “We are pleased to be able to partner with LAFCU to honor these true community champions.”
Ellsworth-Etchison said that the nominees’ military and community service will be considered in the selection process.
Honoree selections will be made throughout the summer. Deadlines for the individual events begin Friday, April 25, for the LAFCU Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, May 2, and conclude Friday, Aug. 22, for the last event on Sunday, Aug. 31.
To nominate a deserving community champion, write a paragraph about why the nominee should receive this recognition and identify the nominee’s branch of service and current rank or rank at time of discharge. Also include any military awards or recognitions earned by the nominee.
Nominations can be submitted via email, LAFCUCommunityChampion@gmail.com, or mailed to LAFCU Community Champions, 106 N. Marketplace Blvd., Lansing, MI 48917.
Visit LAFCU.com or LansingLugnuts.com for more information.