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Odds On Fun at the HEARTS Museum’s Casino Night

By Austin Campbell,

Today the Center for Law, Engagement, and Politics took a step back in time to the roaring 20’s, an era where the stakes were high and the wins were well worth the risks. Wearing our best 20’s attire, the LEAP team assisted the H.E.A.R.T.S Veterans Museum  with their fundraising event. There was a full casino, a Bonnie & Clyde getaway V8 Ford car, a live band, great food, and of course the magnificent Marilyn Monroe.  The event also featured many silent raffle drawings, as well as a major raffle drawing at the end of the event for an impressive grill.

Chapa, Perez, Campbell
                     Chapa, Perez, Campbell

The H.E.A.R.T.S Veterans Museum of Texas honors veterans both past and present. The museum serves as a place for former, present, and future veterans to all come together to reflect on and share their experiences serving the country. Just as important, the museum allows all people to see the price that our veterans and those serving today have paid for this country, and the Museum is an inspiration for those of all ages. Having the chance to talk to veterans and hear their experiences directly was amazing, and their true love of the USA was clear.

Of course, the night was about having an enjoyable evening, and that is what we did–all while volunteering!  The event started off with the draw-dropping musical stylings of a convincing Marilyn Monroe  (Jane Maddox).

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It happened to be Rick McFarland’s lucky birthday, earning him the opportunity to be the object of Ms. Monroe’s happy birthday routine.

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Attendees had the chance to enjoy some delicious food offerings from donations of local businesses like McKenzie’s, and even a few sides from generous families themselves. After getting their fill of food and drink, everyone moved on to the casino games, such as bingo, blackjack, poker, and even slot machines.

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The LEAP team did our part in the even as well. Starting with introductions at the door, to the officiating of the silent raffle, LEAP had a thumbprint over many endeavors. At the request of many of the veterans, we took part in some of the casino games, to which there were many laughs, smiles, and of course some sad faces. All in good fun (and not with real money)!

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By the end of the night, after much work and play, it was great to see the smiles on the faces of people that support the H.E.A.R.T.S Veterans Museum. And it was fun to play the part of 20s gangsters while volunteering.

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As our school motto says “A measure of one’s life is in its service,” and LEAP strives to continue on that legacy with every event.

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Many thanks to Letty Clark for inviting us to volunteer and for the chance to join the fun once much of the work was done.

Author mikeyawnPosted on May 1, 2015Categories Civic Engagement, VolunteerTags Casino Night, HEARTS Museum, Jane Maddox, LEAP Center, Marilyn Monroe impersonator, SHSU, Volunteerism1 Comment on Odds On Fun at the HEARTS Museum’s Casino Night

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