Who We Are
It takes the concerted effort of many people and businesses to make this event happen. Our Board of Directors are only the tip of that iceberg. We encourage you to also visit the Sponsors section at the bottom of this page to learn about the many other individuals and business that have contributed time, money and energy to the success of this program.
FSOWW Board of Directors
- Hugh Fuller - President
Hugh and Larry Nevels are responsible for the event concept. Along with Wendy Hearn of the Rockbox Theater, they performed the planning and worked with the Morning Rotary Club to organize the events. Hugh is also responsible for much of the funding for the first event. Hugh is the liaison between FSOWW and the military at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). Hugh is also a member of the Fredericksburg Noon Rotary Club - Lynda Donato - Vice President
Lynda has been on the FSOWW Board since it's inception. Among her many contributions of time and energy, Lynda is taking responsibility for advertising our events in the local media. Lynda worked as a real estate agent/broker in Hawaii for 20 years and still represents vacation homes in that beautiful state. She is a member of the Morning Rotary Club of Fredericksburg.Among her many contributions of time and energy, Lynda is taking responsibility for advertising our events in the local media. - Bob Hickerson - Treasurer
Bob was heavily involved in the establishment of the new Hill Country Community College at Fredericksburg and is an Air Force veteran (Vietnam). Bob is also a member of the Morning Rotary Club. - Roger Hansen - Secretary
Roger is manager of the Fredericksburg Airport and an Air Force veteran (Vietnam). He was originally involved with these events as a member of the Morning Rotary Club. - Wendy Hearn
Wendy is the one of the originators of this program and continues to be one of it's biggest supporters. She and her husband Russ are the proprietors of RockBox Theater. Through their efforts and enthusiasm many RockBox patrons provided the financial support necessary to make the first two events happen. - Ron Brown
Ron is owner of "Street Dreams" a fabulous American muscle car, show car, and antique vehicle showroom right here in Fredericksburg. Ron has been a strong supporter of the program through both funding and opening his showroom to the troops and their family members during each event. - Mike Drew
Mike recently retired from Cameron Associates here in Frederickskburg, and has been a member of the Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club for several years. He has been involved in numerous civic activities in town, and now is bringing his organizational skills and commitment to FSOWW. - Libby Vick
Libby has been a legal assistant, and is now working with the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau; her eldest son is in the Army in Iraq.
Corporate Sponsors
The following businesses have made contributions of money and/or merchandise to support the FSOWW event.
- Rockbox Theater
- Nimitz Museum
- Street Dreams
- Rustlin Robs
- Daisy Tours
- ExxonMobil
- Luckenbach General Store
- Daisy Tours
Organizational Sponsors
- Fredericksburg Rotary Club
- Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club
Major Contributors
- Jackie & Mike Bezos
- Loni & Hugh Fuller
- Rockbox Theater Patrons
- Luckenbach Thanksgiving Event Sponsors
Special Thanks to the City of Fredericksburg for all of their support
Business Partners
The following businesses offer a discount to servicemen and their families in support the FSOWW event.
- D'Vine Wine
- Lauren Bade
- Der Kuchen Laden
- Red
- Rustlin’ Robs
- D’vinely Designed
- Spunky Monkey
- Zertz
- Java Ranch
- Abella Home
- In Step
- Haberdashery
- Sassy Lassie
- Hill Country Outfitters
- It’s a Glow
- House.Wines
- Homestead
- Hill Country Music
- Candles ‘N More
- Bath Junkie
- Root
- Parts Unknown
- Texas Vineyards and Beyond
- Heirlooms
- Henfeathers
- Scent Chips
- Remember Me
- Remember Me Too
- T Shirts Etc
- Kleider Schrank
- Fredericksburg Jewelers
- The Seasons
- Headquarters Hats
- Hudson and Taylor (the Corner Store)
- Dogologie
- Grandma Daisy’s
- Journey Lane (Scrapbooks and Books Store)
- Fredericksburg General Store
- Easterling Boots
- Texas Jacks
- Lone Star Candy Bar
- The Secret Garden
- Rustic Star
- Grasshopper and Wild Honey
- Christmas Store
- Mar Silver Jewelry
- ClearRiver Ice cream/Bakery/Deli
- Phil Jackson’s
- Tea Rose Quilts
- Fredericksburg Marketplace
- Jaberwocky
- Sunglasses Hut
- The Tasting Room
- Eway Furniture
- Once and Once Again
- Talk of the Town
- Eve Couture
- Fredericksburg Fudge
- Lone Star Candy Bar
- The Silver Rush
- Fredericksburg Winery
- Dream On
- The Olive Oil Shop
- Fredericksburg Gourmet Coffee and Tea
- Peach Basket
- Fromage Du Mmonde
- Chocolat
- The Artisans at Rocky Hill in the West End
- Salt Branch Outpost
Contributors
Many people have made financial contributions to support the FSOWW event.