Military and Veterans Advisory Committee

The Military and Veterans Advisory Committee consists of members appointed by the Board of Commissioners to promote military and Veterans affairs functions and activities in the community and to provide recommendations to the Town Manager and Board of Commissioners in planning programs and activities to enhance the quality of life and recognition of military residents, veterans and their families in the community.

The committee consists of nine (9) members who serve two (2) year terms. Members may serve an unlimited number of appointed terms, upon the approval of the Board of Commissioners. Due to the nature of the committee, members must have military service (past or present), including retirement from service or a veteran or a current service member (in any military branch.)

All members are to be residents of the Town of Spring Lake or municipal influence area and serve voluntarily.

The committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

If you live inside the Town limits and would like to serve on this committee, please complete an application and turn it into the Town Clerk.

Committee or Board Application

Click here for Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Charter

Committee members:

Commissioner Marvin Lackman Ex Officio

Armand Caron Chair American Legion Post 230

Robert Kennedy Vice Chair VFW 9103

Tim Baker Secretary Nam Knights

Ingrid Turner VFW 4542 Spring Lake Memorial

Irene Rosa At Large Member

Jesse Underwood At Large Member

Issac Castleberry At Large Member

Vacant At Large Member

Military Banner Program

Banners will be on display starting on Memorial Day through Veterans Day and locations shall be determined by the Town of Spring Lake.

Order Due Date: —–

The Town of Spring Lake Military Banner Program was initiated by the Town to honor and recognize Spring Lake veterans and active-duty service members.

The banners are 24” wide x 48” tall and made of heavy vinyl, printed the same on both sides with the service person’s photo, full name, and branch of the military.

The banners are displayed in downtown Spring Lake on Main Street. If Main Street fills up with the banners, then the banners will be displayed on Spring Avenue, Bragg Boulevard, and NC HWY 210. Banners will be on display starting on Memorial Day through Veterans Day. All banner locations shall be determined solely by the Town of Spring Lake. The number of banners and location is subject to change.

Completed applications may be submitted via email to: pmoore@townofspringlake.com or mailed to: Town of Spring Lake, Attention: Military Banner Program, 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC 28390

The application is available here

Veteran of the Year Application

We are excited to announce the 2024 **Veteran of the Year** program, presented by the *Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee*!

Do you know a veteran who has made outstanding contributions to our community? Now is your chance to recognize them! To nominate an eligible veteran, please fill out the application form by clicking this link (https://shorturl.at/MPLZ9) or visit Town Hall to pick up a form.

Here’s what we’re looking for: https://shorturl.at/zGm1i

**Deadline for submissions:**

Please submit your application to:

**Carly Autry (Town Clerk)** at clerk@townofspringlake.com
**Commissioner Marvin Lackman** at marvin.lackman@townofspringlake.com

The honoree will be announced on **November 8th** at the **2024 Spring Lake Veteran’s Day Ceremony** & **Mural Unveiling** at Stitch in Time (412 S Main St).

The Town of Spring Lake • 300 Ruth Street • Spring Lake, NC 28390 Town Hall: (910) 436-0241 • Water Department: (910) 703 – 8912

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