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Dear Friends of Patriot Point,

Temperatures are heating up and things are certainly busy at Patriot Point, with retreats booked for nearly every weekend through the summer!

It is incredibly satisfying to host so many active-duty and veteran service members who are making their first visit to Patriot Point. The feedback is incredible and inspiring and only motivates us more to ensure that we are maximizing Patriot Point's reach and impact. We are thrilled with the latest improvements at the property, including the newly-designed Reflection Room designed by Kathy Taishoff and with furniture donated by the Taishoff Family Foundation.

As always, if you know of a military or veteran service organization that would be a potential partner for Patriot Point, please don't hesitate to share this information with me or Lauren Schram.

Sincerely,

Steve Beck
Military Bowl Foundation, Inc.
President & Executive Director

Patriot Point guests have one more space to enjoy solitude and a great view with the creation of a third-floor Reflection Room in the Main House.

The room features 360-degree views of the property and is a private place for guests to sit with each other and chat or quietly take in the scenic view. The Taishoff Family Foundation recently donated the furniture for the Reflection Room.

“It will look beautiful when it is done,” said Kathy Taishoff, who designed the room’s interior. Taishoff’s husband, Rob, is one of Patriot Point’s managing members. “I asked [Patriot Point General Manager Hugh Middleton and Volunteer Coordinator Mike Mattingly] what do the guests want? What is relaxing for them? What is their comfort zone? And the feedback was to keep it rustic like the rest of the house. It had to be what guests wanted to help them be comfortable.”

The room features a leather sofa with a pullout bed and two large club chairs side-by-side, facing the water. Two glass-top side tables are cut out of a tree trunk and lighting comes from deer antler lamps. A bar-height pub table from reclaimed wood will arrive soon, complemented by two oversized Adirondack chairs with thick leather cushions. Two ottomans will provide storage space, extra seating and an added level of comfort, while two silk trees add to the relaxed vibe in the room.

“I wanted to furnish it so that guests are comfortable and it gives them a sense of peace,” Kathy Taishoff said. “It’s just cozy, a quiet place where people can relax alone or together.”

“For as short of a trip as it was, the event was so impactful to the group that visited. Many were left searching for words to describe Patriot Point, but know that they just felt good while there. I describe it as my Disneyland, because there is something magical about the property and the people that work there. We all look forward to coming back in the future.”

- John Rego, U.S. Army Veteran

The Goetz family recently visited Patriot Point for a weekend retreat sponsored by Hope for the Warriors. Read more >>>

A crew for Strittmatter Companies, which continued it support of Patriot Point as it brought four pieces of heavy equipment to improve the fields and impoundments. Read more >>>

Donations are important for Patriot Point to continue serving wounded, ill and injured service members.

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For a donation of $1,000, a 6x9 brick engraved with your name or message will be among the initial bricks permanently placed on the walkway in a prominent and exclusive location in front of the renovated Main House on the property.

All proceeds go directly toward supporting Patriot Point programs.

Visit patriotpoint.org for more information!

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When you use our dedicated link and shop with Amazon Smile, Amazon donate a portion of the proceeds to Patriot Point. Use the following link or go to smile.amazon.com and select Military Bowl Foundation, Inc. as your designated charity.

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Patriot Point thanks the many individuals and businesses who donated in May 2021. It is because of this support that the Military Bowl Foundation is able to make such an incredible impact on the lives of the wounded, ill and injured service members, their caregivers and their family members who visit Patriot Point: