Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) — The City of Enterprise will once again host the quarterly meeting of the Fort Rucker–Wiregrass Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) on Wednesday, April 8, with members of the community invited to attend by purchasing a ticket. Soldiers will be admitted free of charge, but RSVP is required.
Maj. Gen. Clair A. Gill, commanding general of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker, will serve as the guest speaker during the luncheon.
The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Civic Center. Business owners and associates, civic club members, church leaders and local residents are invited to attend. Service members, veterans and their spouses are also encouraged to take part in the gathering.
Enterprise Mayor William E. Cooper encouraged residents and members of the community to attend and show support for those who serve.
“Our community has long shared a strong partnership with Fort Rucker, and we value the relationships we have built with the soldiers, leaders and families who call this area home,” Cooper said. “This luncheon is a great opportunity for our residents and business leaders to come together, hear from Maj. Gen. Gill, and show our continued support for the military community that plays such an important role in Enterprise.”
Tickets for the luncheon include a catered meal and are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to sponsor seats for active-duty service members and veterans, allowing members of the military community to attend as guests of local supporters.
Tammy Doerer, director of Tourism and Community Relations for the City of Enterprise, said the luncheon is designed to bring the community and the military together.
“Enterprise has always taken great pride in the relationship we share with our military community and the important role organizations like AUSA play in supporting Soldiers, veterans and their families,” Doerer said. “It is an opportunity to honor the servicemen and women who serve at Fort Rucker, to learn more about how AUSA supports the military community, and to showcase the pride our city takes in supporting them.”
She also encouraged businesses and residents to sponsor seats for veterans and service members.
“As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America this year, we hope this luncheon honors the generations of soldiers, veterans and families who have shaped this community and the lasting bond between the military and those who proudly support them here at home.”
Reservations can be made by contacting Tanya Hatley at [email protected] or 931-980-3963. RSVPs are due no later than April 3.
