2022 Vettes for Vets - 10th Anniversary
Thank you from Lafayette & Star City Corvette Clubs
May 7th, 125 corvettes streamed into the Tippecanoe Amphitheater in West Lafayette to show support for our veterans.
Over $11,000 and several carts of supplies were donated to the Indiana Veteran's Home. We had two successful raffles, funds from the patriotic quilt were donated to IVH and funds from the framed stained glass panel benefited Mary T. Klinker, a local veteran's group. New and previously attending clubs joined in, drivers from the visiting corvette clubs were given a commemorative 10th anniversary hat pin. A parking lot lunch was enjoyed, friendships renewed over mutual interests of corvettes and patriotism. Residents of the Veteran's Home celebrated with a cookout. Then corvettes caravanned and reassembled at the IVH.
A special thank you to our event sponsor, Christi Hubler Chevrolet in Crawfordsville.
Thank you to those that shared their pictures. More photos are on our Flickr site. Click Here.
2022 Vettes for Vets - 10th Anniversary
Vettes for Vets 2022 Event
Mike Adams provided this drone view of Corvettes gathered at the Amphitheater
Vettes for Vets 2022 Event
Mike Adams provided this drone view of Corvettes gathered at the Amphitheater
Vettes for Vets 2022 Event
Mike Adams provided this drone view of Corvettes gathered at the Amphitheater
Mike Adams provided this drone view of Corvettes gathered at the Amphitheater
Mike Adams provided this drone view of Corvettes gathered at the Amphitheater
10th Anniversary Pin presented to each driver.
10th Anniversary Pin presented to each driver.
Mike Adams provided this drone view of Corvettes gathered at the Amphitheater
Lunch & Raffles
10th Anniversary Pin presented to each driver.
Corvette convoy to IN Veterans Home
Corvette convoy to IN Veterans Home
10th Anniversary Pin presented to each driver.
Corvette convoy to IN Veterans Home
US Navy Sea Cadet Honor Guard
Curt Williams & State Representative Sheila Klinker
US Navy Sea Cadet Honor Guard
Wreath Presentation
Curt Williams & State Representative Sheila Klinker
US Navy Sea Cadet Honor Guard
Curt Williams & State Representative Sheila Klinker
Curt Williams & State Representative Sheila Klinker
Co-Chair Yvonne Nace & IVH Community Services Director Tom Smith
Sheila presented a certificate recognizing Curt & Annette Williams for bringing the idea of Vettes for Vets to Lafayette ten years ago and being the event’s first organizers.
Co-Chair Yvonne Nace & IVH Community Services Director Tom Smith
Event Founding Members Curt & Annette Williams with Co-Chair Anne McGhee
Co-Chair Yvonne Nace & IVH Community Services Director Tom Smith
Event Founding Members Curt & Annette Williams with Co-Chair Anne McGhee
Event Founding Members Curt & Annette Williams with Co-Chair Anne McGhee
Event Founding Members Curt & Annette Williams with Co-Chair Anne McGhee
OUR SPONSOR -CHRISTI HUBLER CHEVROLET in Crawfordsville
Event Founding Members Curt & Annette Williams with Co-Chair Anne McGhee
Event Founding Members Curt & Annette Williams with Co-Chair Anne McGhee
In addition to the many regional Corvette clubs participation and help, we are fortunate to have a sponsor dedicated to the "Vettes for Vets" and helping our veterans.
thank you for all the effort in 2022 to support our veterans
2022-Some of the regional clubs - their support is vital
Tri State Corvette Club-Evansville,IN
Tri State Corvette Club-Evansville,IN
Tri State Corvette Club-Evansville,IN
Tri State Corvette Club-Evansville,IN
Tri State Corvette Club-Evansville,IN
Tri State Corvette Club-Evansville,IN
Mississinewa Valley Corvette Club-Marion,IN
Mississinewa Valley Corvette Club-Marion,IN
Mississinewa Valley Corvette Club-Marion,IN
Mississinewa Valley Corvette Club-Marion,IN
Mississinewa Valley Corvette Club-Marion,IN
Mississinewa Valley Corvette Club-Marion,IN
Corvette Cruisers of Illinois-Danville,IL
Corvette Cruisers of Illinois-Danville,IL
Corvette Cruisers of Illinois-Danville,IL
Corvette Cruisers of Illinois-Danville,IL
Corvette Cruisers of Illinois-Danville,IL
Corvette Indy
Corvette Cruisers of Illinois-Danville,IL
Corvette Indy
OUR "VETTES FOR VETS"PROGRAM..an important part of our club
Vettes for Vets - Successful 2021
Indiana Veterans Home (IVH) benefits from Vettes for Vets Event 2021. Eleven Corvette clubs and independents from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Missouri were excited to get back on the road with their donations to the 9th annual event in West Lafayette. As pandemic’s restrictions eased, the car show and presentations were back on the schedule.
Star City Corvettes of Lafayette and Lafayette Corvette Club staged the visiting clubs at the Tippecanoe Amphitheater which included free hot dogs, chips and water from our sponsor, Christi Hubler Chevrolet of Crawfordsville.
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps provided the honor guard for the presentation of the wreath, and two volunteers from the IN Army/National Guard led the visiting clubs over to the Indiana Veterans Home. Over $11,000.00 was donated as well as donations of goods. Two spontaneous donations stood out. A local business owner driving by handed $500 cash to our volunteer and a boy on his bike riding by the Amphitheater. At the entrance he talked with Bob Devault's family, asked what was going on? could anyone donate? Then he took the $20 he had in his pocket and asked if it would be ok to give that? There is no selfie, no Facebook post, we don’t know either donor's name or any details about them - just the knowledge of a young man & business man who understood how important it is to REMEMBER OUR VETERANS.
We are very thankful for all that attended and their continuing generosity.
Vettes for Vets 2021 Event
This link takes you to a library of photos from the 2021 Vettes for Vets taken by Dave Nagreski.
OUR SPONSOR -CHRISTI HUBLER CHEVROLET in Crawfordsville
In addition to the many regional Corvette clubs participation and help, we are fortunate to have a sponsor dedicated to the "Vettes for Vets" and helping our veterans
Regional Corvette Clubs
We get tremendous participation from Corvette owners supporting veterans as well as enthusiasts and social clubs from all over Indiana and neighboring states in the Vettes for Vets program.
Supporting our Veterans
Much of the funds that we raise throughout the year goes toward the Vettes for Vets program.
Our May Event in Lafayette
We have had as many as 200+ Corvettes and Corvette owners supporting veterans at our annual May "Vettes for Vets" event in Lafayette
Our Veterans
During our Vettes for Vets event, the enjoyment that the Veterans receive from seeing the cars, talking to the owners and the donations that are derived from the event is immeasurable.
Other "Vettes for Vets" Events
In addition to our annual May event, we travel all over the state to other club's Veterans events as well as to surrounding states including Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and other areas.