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KNWA/KFTA Covers SDIA as top 20 Finalist in 2019 Citizen Honors Awards

March 13, 2019 by Communications Comment Closed

Watch the full story here. Excerpt: "[SDIA's] work to help veterans and first responders get off the couch and recover the sense of camaraderie and meaning they felt while in uniform, is now being recognized on a national level. SDIA is Top 20 Finalist for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's 2019 Citizen Honors Awards. "For us to also make it into the top 20 nationally, I think was a testament to the men and women that serve so passionately in our organization and the difference they are making nationwide," [SDIA founder & president, SgtMaj Lance] Nutt, USMC (Ret.) said. The Citizen Honors Awards recognizes those who embody the values of the medal of honor - courage, sacrifice, commitment, integrity, citizenship and patriotism. Nutt says just to be nominated is a tremendous honor. "We're looking forward to having serious conversations about how we can do more and how Sheep Dog Impact Assistance can play a role in helping our veterans get off the couch and reengage...

SDIA a Top 20 Finalist in Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s 2019 Citizen Honors Awards

March 11, 2019 by Communications Comment Closed

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is thrilled to announce that, thanks to the nomination by and support of Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, they are a Top 20 Finalist for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s 2019 Citizen Honors Awards. Winners will be announced in Washington, DC, at a special ceremony on National Medal of Honor Day, March 25. The Citizen Honors Awards are presented each year to four citizens and one community organization to recognize those who embody the values of the Medal of Honor – courage, sacrifice, commitment, integrity, citizenship and patriotism – in their selfless and exceptional acts of bravery and community service. Since 2008, only 46 awards have been given. “All of us at Sheep Dog Impact Assistance are humbled and honored to be considered and recognized as a Top 20 Finalist for this esteemed award,” said SDIA founder and president, SgtMaj Lance Nutt, USMC (Ret.). “This came as a complete surprise, and we cannot fully express our appreciation...

KNWA/KFTA Cover SDIA’s Deployment to Lee County, AL

March 7, 2019 by Communications Comment Closed

Coverage from Northwest AR TV stations #KNWA and #KFTA on our Disaster Response deployment to Lee County, Alabama, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. To help with our efforts, please consider making a secure, online donation at www.SheepDogIA.org/donate. LINK: https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/fox-24/sheep-dog-impact-assistance-could-deploy-to-alabama-assessing-damage-1/1827334764?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_FOX24_News&fbclid=IwAR1t2W-Oga0OsAma9DfZPwf_GQUMAIN-tCQF0XlcIuX65EiQGAmQ1_h1n70...

Cheryl Nimmo Joins SDIA as National Office Bookkeeper

February 20, 2019April 1, 2019 by Communications Comment Closed

Rogers, AR (February 20, 2019) - Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is pleased to announce that Cheryl Nimmo has joined the National Office Staff as our Bookkeeper on a volunteer basis. She will assume responsibility for the National Office's bookkeeping, and will also work with SDIA's Team and Chapter accounts. Cheryl has extensive experience in accounting which began in 1992 when she started working with the University of Arkansas (UA). During her career, her skills and knowledge of accounting were used in managing both federal and state-funded research awarded grants, as well as managing departmental state-funded budget accounts. At one time, she managed budgets in seven different departments in the College of Education, as well as assisted with building management of five UA buildings. Since September 2013, Cheryl has worked in the Technology Commercialization Office for the Division of Agriculture as Fiscal Support Analyst. After her middle son, Michael, joined the SDIA team, Cheryl knew she had to get involved, too. Seeing...

Bob Corscadden Joins SDIA National Staff as Director – Chapter/Team Development

February 14, 2019March 29, 2019 by Communications Comment Closed

Rogers, AR (February 14, 2019) – Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is excited to announce that Bob Corscadden has joined their National Office Staff in Rogers as the Director – Chapter/Team Development, reporting to Founder and President, SgtMaj Lance Nutt. Corscadden brings to SDIA 30 years of business success at Fortune 500 companies, including Kellogg’s, Tyson Foods, Nabisco and Beecham Products. He also had his own strategy/advertising agency, giving him a diverse background with deep experience in sales, marketing, research & development, strategic planning, leadership/management, and public relations. This experience will provide the expertise needed as he and current Chapter/Team Coordinator, Andy Seal, work in tandem to continue efforts to better support SDIA Teams and Chapters, including guiding Teams in their formation and growth, and assisting existing Chapters and Teams in strategic and tactical planning. In addition, Corscadden will work to set a streamlined, bold course for SDIA’s continued expansion, growth and awareness throughout the US. An active SDIA member since 2013,...

SDIA Partners with VA/Vet Centers to Improve Veterans’ Lives Through Yellowstone Adventure

February 6, 2019 by Communications Comment Closed

The beauty of Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Forest are spectacular in the summer, and as Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s (SDIA) group of 43 veterans, first responders and family members discovered on the January 23-27 Yellowstone Outdoor Adventure, winter in this vast wilderness is just as stunning when riding a snowmobile. This was the first Outdoor Adventure SDIA conducted in partnership with the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and Vet Centers across the nation. Through this partnership, the VA and Vet Centers identified and recommended to SDIA 27 veterans; these veterans joined 8 other veterans and first responders for a weekend that took them on a guided snowmobile tour of the National Park, snowmobiling time on their own in the National Forest, group dinners, free time, and most importantly, time to talk with fellow Sheep Dogs about their experiences, struggles and successes. By giving them an opportunity to #GetOffTheCouch, the camaraderie and connection with peers that is so vital...

Sheep Dogs Tour Yellowstone for Camaraderie, Winter Fun

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by Communications Comment Closed

The beauty of Yellowstone National Park and Forest are spectacular in the summer, and as Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s (SDIA) group of 43 veterans, first responders and family members discovered on the January 23-27 Yellowstone Outdoor Adventure, winter in this vast wilderness is just as stunning when riding a snowmobile. This was the first Outdoor Adventure SDIA conducted in partnership with the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and Vet Centers across the nation. Through this partnership, the VA and Vet Centers identified and recommended to SDIA 27 veterans; these veterans joined 8 other veterans and first responders for a weekend that took them on a guided snowmobile tour of the National Park, snowmobiling time on their own in the National Forest, group dinners, free time, and most importantly, time to talk with fellow Sheep Dogs about their experiences, struggles and achievements. By giving them an opportunity to #GetOffTheCouch, the camaraderie and connection with peers that is so vital to having a positive attitude, perspective and renewed sense of purpose is restored. In recent months,...

The Heroes Gala is Almost Here!

January 29, 2019September 20, 2019 by Communications Comment Closed

We are so excited for this year's Heroes Gala and hope you are, too! The Heroes Gala is an amazing evening where to honor our nation's heroes and celebrate all SDIA has accomplished in the previous year - and in 2018 we were able to engage, assist and empower more of our veterans and first responders to #GetOffTheCouch than ever before. Our Guest Speaker will be USMC Cpl Nick Perales, one of our first two Sheep Dogs sponsored for an outdoor adventure. After his injury, he took to sitting on the couch, playing video games, gained weight, and lost his purpose in life. Participating in SDIA's first outdoor adventure reignited in him a desire to #GetOffTheCouch and make a difference. You won't want to miss hearing his inspirational story. Cpl Perales will be joined by Guests of Honor Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mother & founder of America's Mighty Warriors, and Cpl Liam...

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