Weekly Newsletter 11/09/2008
Well, we knew it was too good to last--winter is here!!! Is this cold weather getting everyone in the Christmas spirit???? We have plenty of activities to keep everyone in the spirit of the season!
It's CRUNCH TIME-- --DONATIONS FOR "CHRISTMAS BOXES FOR TROOPS" are due by Monday, November 17th!! Becky Bailey sent me an email and said she had talked to a soldier at Walmart just back from Iraq. Becky asked her for some first-hand ideas of what items are appreciated most by our troops in Iraq, and here are a few of the suggestions: Chapstick, body lotion, hand lotion, baby lotion, baby wipes (in individual packets), small containers of baby powder, shampoo with conditioner, tooth paste, toothbrushes, jerky, vienna sausages, tuna (pop top lids), peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers, pringles, pretzels, mints, gum, novels, current magazines, word search books, DVDs, hand held games.
I also wanted to pass on something else. Becky said that "this gal was so tiny and looked so young, that I asked her if it would be alright if I gave her a big hug to thank her and her fellow soldiers for all they have done and are continuing to do for us. She got tears in her eyes and told me how much it meant to them to have the out-pouring of support they have received from the folks from Lawrence County. Many other soldiers didn't have that luxury. But in true 'Hoosier Hospitality' fashion, our troops 'share the wealth' when they receive packages from home." Keep that in mind--you may not personally receive a "Thank You", but our young men and women DO appreciate the support from the folks back home--sometimes it is what gets them through the day!!
--We will get together on Tuesday, November 18th at 6 pm in the HHAFFA office to organize donations for the packing party and finalize plans. We will prepack items in Ziploc bags and decide if we need to purchase additional items. And we will order pizza to be delivered that evening!
--THE BIG DAY!!!! The "Christmas Boxes for Troops" will be packed on November 22nd at 9 am at the K of C Hall (2202 M St, Bedford). We plan on packing about 70 boxes for our deployed servicemembers. We will need help with setting up the Hall, transporting items to the Hall from the HHAFFA office, and cleaning up after the packing party. We will also need help packing the boxes! Please plan to attend and help out where you can!
--"Christmas Cards for Troops" are due by Monday, November 24th. Please have your business or organization, youth organization, Sunday School class, family and friends, and others write a short note and sign cards. We hope to receive enough cards to pack a Flat Rate Priority Mail BOX for every service member serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as sending a card to every active duty servicemember serving throughout the world. This will take a lot of cards--please help out!!
--On Tuesday, November 25th, we will meet in the HHAFFA office at 6 pm to pack our "Christmas Cards for Troops".
--On Tuesday, December 2nd, we will meet in the HHAFFA office at 6 pm to get everything ready for our Christmas Tree in the gazebo in Harp Commons. We need to make icicles for every active duty service member and stars for every service member serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
--NEW DATE AND TIME!!!! On Saturday, December 6th at 11 am, we will meet in the gazebo in Harp Commons on the Bedford Square to decorate our Christmas tree.
--BEDFORD CHRISTMAS PARADE!!!! On Saturday, December 6th in the evening, we will be participating in the Bedford Christmas Parade. Everyone needs to plan on participating--I want so many people to show up dressed in their red/white/blue, that people will be asking themselves--"I thought Christmas colors were red/green???"
Veteran's Day is Tuesday, November 11th. Throughout the country, throughout the state and throughout our community, many different schools and organizations are planning Veterans' Day observances. Contact your local school, VFW, American Legion, etc to find out their plans and plan to participate to show your appreciation. Never forget the sacrifice of our Armed Forces, past and present.
God Bless Our Troops and their families back home!
Nancy Peabody
It's CRUNCH TIME-- --DONATIONS FOR "CHRISTMAS BOXES FOR TROOPS" are due by Monday, November 17th!! Becky Bailey sent me an email and said she had talked to a soldier at Walmart just back from Iraq. Becky asked her for some first-hand ideas of what items are appreciated most by our troops in Iraq, and here are a few of the suggestions: Chapstick, body lotion, hand lotion, baby lotion, baby wipes (in individual packets), small containers of baby powder, shampoo with conditioner, tooth paste, toothbrushes, jerky, vienna sausages, tuna (pop top lids), peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers, pringles, pretzels, mints, gum, novels, current magazines, word search books, DVDs, hand held games.
I also wanted to pass on something else. Becky said that "this gal was so tiny and looked so young, that I asked her if it would be alright if I gave her a big hug to thank her and her fellow soldiers for all they have done and are continuing to do for us. She got tears in her eyes and told me how much it meant to them to have the out-pouring of support they have received from the folks from Lawrence County. Many other soldiers didn't have that luxury. But in true 'Hoosier Hospitality' fashion, our troops 'share the wealth' when they receive packages from home." Keep that in mind--you may not personally receive a "Thank You", but our young men and women DO appreciate the support from the folks back home--sometimes it is what gets them through the day!!
--We will get together on Tuesday, November 18th at 6 pm in the HHAFFA office to organize donations for the packing party and finalize plans. We will prepack items in Ziploc bags and decide if we need to purchase additional items. And we will order pizza to be delivered that evening!
--THE BIG DAY!!!! The "Christmas Boxes for Troops" will be packed on November 22nd at 9 am at the K of C Hall (2202 M St, Bedford). We plan on packing about 70 boxes for our deployed servicemembers. We will need help with setting up the Hall, transporting items to the Hall from the HHAFFA office, and cleaning up after the packing party. We will also need help packing the boxes! Please plan to attend and help out where you can!
--"Christmas Cards for Troops" are due by Monday, November 24th. Please have your business or organization, youth organization, Sunday School class, family and friends, and others write a short note and sign cards. We hope to receive enough cards to pack a Flat Rate Priority Mail BOX for every service member serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as sending a card to every active duty servicemember serving throughout the world. This will take a lot of cards--please help out!!
--On Tuesday, November 25th, we will meet in the HHAFFA office at 6 pm to pack our "Christmas Cards for Troops".
--On Tuesday, December 2nd, we will meet in the HHAFFA office at 6 pm to get everything ready for our Christmas Tree in the gazebo in Harp Commons. We need to make icicles for every active duty service member and stars for every service member serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
--NEW DATE AND TIME!!!! On Saturday, December 6th at 11 am, we will meet in the gazebo in Harp Commons on the Bedford Square to decorate our Christmas tree.
--BEDFORD CHRISTMAS PARADE!!!! On Saturday, December 6th in the evening, we will be participating in the Bedford Christmas Parade. Everyone needs to plan on participating--I want so many people to show up dressed in their red/white/blue, that people will be asking themselves--"I thought Christmas colors were red/green???"
Veteran's Day is Tuesday, November 11th. Throughout the country, throughout the state and throughout our community, many different schools and organizations are planning Veterans' Day observances. Contact your local school, VFW, American Legion, etc to find out their plans and plan to participate to show your appreciation. Never forget the sacrifice of our Armed Forces, past and present.
God Bless Our Troops and their families back home!
Nancy Peabody
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