L.U. 71 (lctt,o&rtb), COLUMBUS, OH — Richard Helman, a journeyman lineman with our local, started a nonprofit organization called Kamp George for Wounded Heroes in 2018. Kamp George offers all-inclusive vacations in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for disabled veterans and first responders. Kamp George has welcomed nine heroes to date. Visit Kampgeorge.org for more information.
The Wheeling Sportsman Team-Up takes place over three days, with the participation of Heroes to Hunters; the National Wild Turkey Federation, Wolf Creek Chapter; the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife; and the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area. The first day is fellowship and sighting in guns, and the second and third days are for hunting along with one of the volunteers. Fifty disabled hunters and veterans will be accommodated, and 150 volunteers are needed. Former Local 71 President Danny Harris volunteered, and now Vice President Dirk Dozer volunteers. In 2021, the hunt harvested 34 deer, and this event has made it possible to harvest more than 380 deer since 2001.
Thank you, Local 71 members, for giving back!
Matt Bruggeman, Bus. Rep.
