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To:
Vietnam Veterans of America
We know it’s a bit early but we’d like to give you
an early heads up and ask for your assistance in spreading the word about some very good news: and the news is this: Applebee’s
would like to say THANK YOU!
This upcoming Veterans Day (Thursday, November 11, 2010), Applebee’s will
thank our nation’s veterans and active duty military by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee’s for a
free meal.
On this national day of respect and remembrance, Applebee’s is honored to salute veterans and
active military for their service to our country.
As you may recall, Applebee’s initiated this program
nationwide for the first time last year. As a result, we provided over a million free meals to members of the military.
Veterans Day turned into a military reunion at Applebee’s in neighborhoods across the country.
Veterans
and active duty military from across generations enjoyed great food as they shared stories from their time serving our country.
This year, Applebee’s in offering a new Veterans Day menu, which includes some of its signature and favorite
items.
So that as many veterans and military personnel as possible are aware of this open invitation, please
share the news across your various communication channels.
Here are the details:
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All U.S. veterans and active duty personnel with proof of current or former military service will eat free
at all Applebee’s in their respective neighborhoods on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2010.
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Proof of service includes the following: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform
Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform
or wearing uniform, DD214, Citation or Commendation.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any
questions. We will send a follow-up reminder with a press announcement and link to summary video closer to the date.
Please feel free to pass and post the attached flyer around at your discretion.
Again, thank you!
Derek Farley
for Applebee’s
derek@dfpr.com704-926-6580
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