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SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP VETERANS MEMORIAL
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I give to the Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial?

You can donate directly here, purchase a commemorative or sponsorship opportunity here, or you can send a donation by check to:

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Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial Commission

c/o Sycamore Township
8540 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
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Be sure to include the completed Inscription Form or Sponsorship Form.

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Where will the Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial be located?

The Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial will be located in the southwest corner of Bechtold Park at 4312 Sycamore Road, at the intersection of Plainfield and Sycamore Roads in Sycamore Township. Entrance to the Memorial will be either from the sidewalk adjacent to the roundabout at that intersection or from the path inside the park near Bechtold Park Pavilion. View the Memorial Layout.

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How much will the Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial project cost?

The estimated cost for designing and building the Memorial is $579,000. Sycamore Township has contributed $50,000 to the project, the maximum amount permitted by the Ohio Revised Code.

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When will the Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial project be completed?

The goal is to complete the construction of the Veterans Memorial in time to hold a dedication on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.  This estimated completion date may have to be adjusted depending on how long it takes to raise funds for the project and any construction delays.

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Who can become a donor or sponsor of the Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial?

Individuals, families, groups, organizations, or businesses can become donors or sponsors. 

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What are the donor levels?

Donors are free to donate any amount to the fund for use in the construction and continued maintenance of the memorial. There are also opportunities to purchase commemorative bricks, pavers, or plaques and to sponsor monuments, benches, and flagpoles.​

Click links below to donate.​

Commemorative Opportunities:

»  4” X 8” Brick: $75 minimum donation

»  8” X 8” Paver: $250 minimum donation

»  4” X 8” Plaque: $1,000 minimum donation

 

​Sponsorship Opportunities:

»  Timeline Bench Sponsor: $2,500

»  Center Monument Bench Sponsor: $5,000

»  Branch of Service Flagpole Sponsor: $10,000

»  Branch of Service Monument Sponsor: $12,500

»  American Flagpole Sponsor: $25,000

Are Contributions to the Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial tax deductible?

Yes, but please double-check with your tax advisor. The Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial Commission, Inc., a tax-exempt 501c3 corporation, will secure the funds for the construction and maintenance of the Memorial.

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Who will own and maintain the Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial?

Sycamore Township will own and maintain the Memorial.

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The Sycamore Township Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. Board Members:

Beth Gunderson, President

Mike Gould, Secretary

Robert O’Brien, Treasurer, Air Force

Patricia Buschmann, Army

Thomas Crowthers, Marine Corps

Steve Reutelshofer

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If you have more questions about the Memorial, please contact:

Beth Gunderson at 513-792-7248 or bgunderson@sycamoretownship.org

Mike Gould at 513-792-7251 or mgould@sycamoretownship.org

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