The Greatest Generations Foundation

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Impact Statement

Our list of accomplishments for 2007/08 include:

1. The launch of our National World War II Educational Traveling Museum. A major educational initiative beginning in 2008 is the creation of our mobile WWII museum, which displays authentic WWII-era uniforms, weaponry, artifacts, and photos. These items serve as tangible compliments that help illustrate personal narratives provided by WWII Veterans directly for students in the Colorado school system.

2. To continue to enhance the knowledge of students, TGGF, in conjunction with the Library of Congress, launched a new program documenting the stories of American/Canadian WWII Veterans titled "The Veterans Preservation Project." With an estimated 1,500 WWII veterans passing away every day in the United States, many going to their graves without having told of their wartime experiences, it is time to provide each veteran the chance to share with us their complete war time story.

3. TGGF continues to build upon its established educational platform by launching a national TV show titled "Those Who Served (TWS)". TWS is a documentary television program appearing on the Altitude Sports & Entertainment Network. TWS is set to debut on October 3rd, 2007. This program is intended to provide a forum for our veterans to recount their experiences and tell the incredible stories of their military battles, preserving a history that in many regard has never been told.

4. In addition to our WWII battlefield tours, TGGF has launched Journey One Tours to Washington, DC. After 60 years in the making, the WWII Memorial located in Washington, DC honors the 16 million men and women who served during WWII. Over the past two years, only a small handful of WWII veterans have been able to visit this memorial, until now. We believe these journeys allow veterans who cannot travel overseas due to health concerns or other restrictions to experience the gratitude of today’s generation.

Needs Statement

• Operational funding to implement & establish a paid staff and administration.
• Implement a capital campaign to assist & fund our veteran/student tours.
• Seek grant assistance to conduct & document our veteran/educational program.
• Raise national awareness & increase the public knowledge of TGGF's mission and the veterans and youth the foundation supports.

Background Statement

The Greatest Generations Foundation (TGGF) is a Denver based 501(c)(3) International non-profit educational organization that is committed to offering our country's combat veterans the opportunity to revisit the sites of their battlefield campaigns FREE of charge to the veterans. These courageous groups include generations of men and women who fought in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Their dedication and bravery must never be forgotten, nor should the value of their deeds be allowed to disappear into the annals of history.

These are the reasons why we embark on this endeavor - to give our veterans around the globe the opportunity to relive their battles, come home with fresh vigor, armed with stories for their grandchildren, and to serve as a historical window into the past. We believe we will be able to bring about a historical truth that is unassailable and allow our veterans, who gave so much, the opportunity to feel deeply respected as ever living HEROES!

Fewer and fewer veterans are alive today to share their stories. We, living today, owe immeasurable gratitude to these Greatest Generations, and through these efforts we can say thank you in a meaningful way. As we express our gratitude to these veterans through Battlefield Remembrances, we honor all Veterans. In doing so, we educate humanity to their extraordinary sacrifices - that the causes of FREEDOM AND LIBERTY, which they risked and gave their lives for, should never be taken for granted.

It is up to today's generation to lay a foundation for the youth of today, and tomorrow, so that they understand and appreciate the legacy of freedom provided to us all by these Greatest Generations.

Executive Director Statement

As founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), it is my pleasure to welcome you to TGGF, a company that is intensely focused on offering our country's combat veterans the opportunity to revisit the sites of their battlefield campaigns.

TGGF was formed from the ground up with vision and passion to support and sponsor trips for war veterans to return to the very battlefields where they risked everything for their country, and where they saw their comrades lay down their lives for a noble cause. From our first days and humble beginnings to today's fast-growing success, we have come a long way to establish ourselves as national charity dedicated to support our veterans and educate our youth.

Our accomplishments to date have depended heavily on quality people that are fully aligned with our unique organizational mission. That's our volunteers, and through our dedicated staff of volunteers and support staff, this has driven us phenomenal growth and has developed a proven track record of successfully preserving the stories of our servicemen and women.

In this report, you will find evidence of many other educational and social initiatives. However, I must stress beyond doubt that there is more work in progress to show than final results. In all areas of growth, much work remains to be done to complete our mission. Through the urgency of our program, we will continue to demonstrate and commit our resources to the women and men of World War II and of other conflicts as well.

I personally invite you to open your heart and become involved with TGGF.

Timothy Davis
CEO

Board Chair/President Statement

To Members of the Community,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to the Greatest Generations Foundation, and thank you for choosing to support our foundation. We take great pride in our program by remembering the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women through the compassion and commitment demonstrated by each and every TGGF employee, volunteer and member.

This year the board has set high goals to document and preserve the stories of our World War II veterans and through this endeavor we'll continue raising national awareness by educating all members, young and old, on the historical legacy laid by the men and women who are the fathers/mothers, grandparents and great-grandparents of today's generation. We are honored with the opportunity to serve today's generation and our community and we welcome input from you as we pursue our mission to honor and remember those who served.

The Greatest Generations Foundation Board of Directors is a group of committed volunteers who hold a common concern for the well-being of the organization and all those in our communities who benefit from it.

We are grateful for board members’ passion for service and contributions of time and expertise. We look forward to the continued success and good health of the organization in 2008.

Sincerely,

Board of Directors
The Greatest Generations Foundation