By Bonita Wilborn
FORT PAYNE – Performers Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry of the Country music group Alabama recently began distributing funds from the 2023 June Jam. The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, as the first of many checks was presented. Wednesday’s donation was a check for $20,000 and a special edition signed June Jam guitar. The donation recipient on behalf of VFW Post 3128 was Eric Dudash, former VFW Post 3128 Commander, currently Senior Vice President of the State VFW, and Logistics Chairman for June Jam 2023.
Dudash stated that VFW Post 3128 was pleased to be a part of bringing the show [June Jam] back; June Jam 2023 relocated to the VFW fairgrounds. He added that the donation from the foundation will be put to work for the benefit of the people of DeKalb County, whether it’s educational scholarships, donating to the amazing services our community provides to its citizens, or supporting our veterans in the local area and ensuring they are taken care of.
According to Greg Fowler, Director of the Alabama Fan Club and Museum, replicas of this specially designed guitar also was presented to entertainers at the June Jam. Fowler also stated that more information about the June Jam 2023 funds distribution will be announced as the funds are distributed to various groups or organizations.
June Jam 2024 is scheduled for June 1, 2024, at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds. Fowler said organizers have plans to make the June Jam experience even better next year.
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