Country Star Aaron Tippin to Perform at 2006 SemperComm Gala and Silent Auction.SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- The SemperComm Foundation, a charitable nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. founded to boost the morale of U.S. service members stationed at overseas remote bases, announced today country singer and major U.S. military supporter Aaron Tippin Aaron Tippin (born July 3, 1958) is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional bodybuilder. Starting with the single "You've Got to Stand for Something" in 1991, he has charted nine Top Ten singles on the U.S. will be performing during its annual fund-raising gala Thursday, May 11, 2006. Tippin rose to fame during the 1991 Gulf War with his hit single, "You've Got to Stand for Something." His patriotic streak came to the forefront again with 2001's "Where the Stars and Stripes Stars and Stripes nickname for the U.S. flag. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 8567] See : America and the Eagle Fly," which Tippin produced immediately following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. All proceeds from that single were donated to the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief Fund. Tippin is expected to entertain a crowd of approximately 700 military, Congressional, federal agency and major business leaders and their guests during the SemperComm event at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. "We are thrilled to have Aaron Tippin performing at our gala this year. We couldn't have asked for a better fit, since Aaron is Aaron ben Nisi was a Jewish ruler of the Khazars mentioned in the Khazar Correspondence. He reigned around the year 900 CE. Little is known about his reign. As with other Bulanid rulers, it is unclear whether Aaron was Khagan or Khagan Bek of the Khazars, although the latter is such a big supporter of the military," said Lara Coffee, SemperComm Foundation executive director. "I'm sure his music will not only be a big hit, but his song lyrics will also fill the room with pride in our great nation and especially for those serving our country." Tickets for the gala are still available, and are $200 for the general public or $125 for active-duty military personnel; $75 of the price is tax-deductible. Silent auction donations are also still being accepted. Proceeds from both ticket sales and the silent auction go to support The Foundation's mission. For more information, to donate or to purchase tickets, contact SemperComm at 703-923-7611 or go to www.sempercomm.org. About The SemperComm Foundation The SemperComm Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization founded to boost the morale of U.S. service members stationed at overseas remote bases, by providing them with the means to communicate with loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl back home and with access to a variety of entertainment equipment in order to make life at remote postings more bearable bear·a·ble adj. That can be endured: bearable pain; a bearable schedule. bear . The name SemperComm (Always Communications) is derived from the Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis "Semper Fidelis" is Latin for "Always faithful." This phrase has served as motto or title for several entities, listed here in the order in which they are believed to have adopted it: Families and Individuals The Lynch family of Galway " (Always Faithful). SemperComm is supported by its title partner, Computer Systems Center Incorporated (CSCI (Computer Software Configuration Item) A group of software treated as a single entity by a configuration management (CM) system. See configuration management. CSCI - Computer Software Configuration Item ); its entertainment partner, Stars For Stripes; and its presenting sponsor, PC Recycler. For information about SemperComm, visit www.sempercomm.org. |
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