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the story
This whole thing we call our Every Warrior Family was born out on a Thanksgiving dinner that happened back in 2014 when we took over an old abandoned boat store in south Bossier with a couple hundred Warriors and some good ole home cooked turkey and dressing! That night, after it was all said and done, a few of us were sitting around and the question was raised…”What would it look like if we did this all the time?!”
Fast forward to today…we’ve seen six Feasts come and go (and a couple tailgate parties where we lit up the sky with fireworks the past two years) and we are STOKED to see the return of what has simply come to be known as “The Feast!”
Fast forward to today…we’ve seen six Feasts come and go (and a couple tailgate parties where we lit up the sky with fireworks the past two years) and we are STOKED to see the return of what has simply come to be known as “The Feast!”
WHEN & WHERE
DATE AND TIME
Sunday evening, November 20, 2022
Doors Open - 5:00pm
Event Starts - 5:30pm
LOCATION:
The Shreveport Convention Center
400 Caddo St. Shreveport, LA
Sunday evening, November 20, 2022
Doors Open - 5:00pm
Event Starts - 5:30pm
LOCATION:
The Shreveport Convention Center
400 Caddo St. Shreveport, LA
DETAILS
If you’re currently serving in the military (active/guard/reserves) …we want to have Thanksgiving with you (and your family!)
Thanks to partners like Barksdale Federal Credit Union, we’ve got room for you and 799 of your closest friends! So, save the date and get ready for our flagship event of the year…and come expecting an experience with a big extended family that you won’t soon forget. If we’re being honest, this one night is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the love and support you deserve!
Thanks to partners like Barksdale Federal Credit Union, we’ve got room for you and 799 of your closest friends! So, save the date and get ready for our flagship event of the year…and come expecting an experience with a big extended family that you won’t soon forget. If we’re being honest, this one night is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the love and support you deserve!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A casual atmosphere.
A great meal.
A fun time.
Live music.
Warrior Stories.
Fun and Games.
Optional Kid's Experience.
Giveaways.
Family.
Inspiration.
Friendly faces.
And much more!
A great meal.
A fun time.
Live music.
Warrior Stories.
Fun and Games.
Optional Kid's Experience.
Giveaways.
Family.
Inspiration.
Friendly faces.
And much more!
MENU FOR THE EVENING
APPETIZER
- Dinner Salad
- Rolls
MAIN COURSE
- Turkey
- Ham
- Dressing
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Carrots
- Cranberry Sauce
BEVERAGES
- Unsweet Tea
- Water
- Coffee
DESSERTS
- Pecan Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
- Due to the nature and size of this event, we are unable to deviate from this menu in any way.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- As with all of our events, because this is exclusively for service members & their families, attendees will be required to show current military ID to get into the event (One ID per family.) For spouses of deployed service members, Dependent ID will be accepted.
- Shreveport Police will be present at the event.
- All current 2nd Bomb Wing COVID-19 Mitigation Requirements (if any) will be adhered to.
FOR THE
LIL WARRIORS!
This year, we've partnered with with Surfari Pals (another local non-profit) to provide something special for your kiddos.
Surfari Pals is bringing Camp Surfari to the Feast. This day-camp style program is an ocean-themed, fun-filled way to teach elementary-age children things like manners, social etiquette, life skills, and respect.
Led by Kip and Jennifer Cummings, and staffed with background-checked volunteers, Camp Surfari will take place upstairs during the Feast beginning at 5:30pm.
Surfari Pals is bringing Camp Surfari to the Feast. This day-camp style program is an ocean-themed, fun-filled way to teach elementary-age children things like manners, social etiquette, life skills, and respect.
Led by Kip and Jennifer Cummings, and staffed with background-checked volunteers, Camp Surfari will take place upstairs during the Feast beginning at 5:30pm.
SCHOOL-AGE
- You can decide whether to have your school-age kids join you in the main hall for the Feast or have them participate in Camp Surfari.
- We will provide snacks for kids participating in Camp Surfari.
- We will provide kid-sized meals for school age kids joining parents in the Main Hall.
BIRTH-PRESCHOOL
- Preschool-age kiddos will remain in the Main Hall for the event.
- Feel free to bring any seating you feel necessary for any babies/toddlers.
- We will have a lil Warrior's Kids Korner available in the Main Hall should your preschool kiddos need to burn some energy!
Every Warrior Gives Back
#EWGIVESBACK
Each year, we give you, our Warriors, families, and volunteers, the opportunity to give back...and this year is no different.
At the Feast, we will be collecting two things:
Do you have to participate to attend? Absolutely not. This is totally optional.
At the Feast, we will be collecting two things:
- Cold weather gear for residents at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home. New or lightly used blankets, gloves, hats, beanies, and socks are all items that you can bring with you to donate.
- Toys and gift cards for kids/teens in our area living in foster care. These items will be given out this Christmas through our partner organization, Geaux4Kids.
Do you have to participate to attend? Absolutely not. This is totally optional.
The Feast Experience Team
VOLUNTEER WITH US
COMMUNITY MEMBERS, RETIREES, VETERANS:
We need you to be one of 150 volunteers that help make the Feast happen. If you have a heart for our Warriors and a smiling face, then you have what it takes to help create the experience. Check out the five opportunities we have and click the link below to join the team.
We need you to be one of 150 volunteers that help make the Feast happen. If you have a heart for our Warriors and a smiling face, then you have what it takes to help create the experience. Check out the five opportunities we have and click the link below to join the team.
GREET TEAM
Our greeters are stationed strategically throughout the Convention Center, helping guide attendees from the parking garage to check-in. You will be on your feet the entire time, but should you need to sit for health/age-related issues, we can accommodate.
TIME NEEDED:
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
parking TEAM
Our parking attendants are the first faces our attendees see, and you set the tone as you provide a welcoming and informative presence in the parking garage. You will be on your feet the entire time.
TIME NEEDED:
4:00pm-6:00pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
server TEAM
Our servers make sure that our attendees do not have to get up from their table once they are seated, unless they just want to. While the Convention Center staff serves the meal, servers ensure their tables are taken care of. You will be on your feet most of the evening.
TIME NEEDED:
4:00pm-8:00pm
4:00pm-8:00pm
check-in TEAM
Our check-in team ensures that everyone who attends gets checked in quickly and securely upon arrival.
You will also help with the check-in process for the rest of our volunteer team. Check-in attendants will be seated for most of the evening.
You will also help with the check-in process for the rest of our volunteer team. Check-in attendants will be seated for most of the evening.
TIME NEEDED:
3:30pm-6:00pm
3:30pm-6:00pm
setup/cleanup TEAM
It takes an army (pun intended) to help create the environment. While we outsource production and the Convention Center sets up the tables and chairs, this team helps with everything else...like decorations (we go all out), signage, games, etc. prior to the event and general cleanup of the room at the conclusion. You will be on their feet most of the time. Setup/Cleanup team members can serve on other teams.
TIME NEEDED:
Setup: 8am-Noon Saturday, Nov 19
Cleanup: 7:30pm-9:30pm Sunday, Nov 20
Setup: 8am-Noon Saturday, Nov 19
Cleanup: 7:30pm-9:30pm Sunday, Nov 20
EVENT DRESS CODE:
Black Shirt (no t-shirts) with Jeans/Khakis
(Excluding Setup/Cleanup)
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION:
Black Shirt (no t-shirts) with Jeans/Khakis
(Excluding Setup/Cleanup)
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION:
- We will have a mandatory volunteer orientation on Sunday, Nov 20 at 4:00pm prior to the event. Teams will meet individually following the full team meeting.
- Volunteers will receive any necessary information/details from their team leads prior to the event.
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