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Read this if you want to see how Soroptimist works:
A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
“SUPPORT THE TROOPS” PROJECT
SI Davie Club has started a project that must be shared throughout Soroptimist. Through the leadership of Marie Ambrosiono, club members have been collecting personal items for a U.S. Army Reserve troop in Iraq. Marie told the story of how she met a Lieutenant Colonel at their Relay For Life event last November. He described the needs of the soldiers on the front line and how committed they were to the U.S. mission. The club shipped over 60 pounds of requested items in shoeboxes hoping to reach these soldiers in time for the Christmas holiday. Success! They enthusiastically sent a letter of thanks for making their holiday a little happier knowing that “strangers” appreciated their efforts.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all got involved in supporting our troops?
FQA: Where do I start?
1) See if any members know of anyone serving overseas, if not.
2) Call your local recruiting office of any of the branches of service or
3) Contact your local Red Cross Office. You must have an actual person and Unit to send to. Once you have that, obtain a preference list and send away.
The Davie Club has agreed to support this Unit until they come home. They recently received another letter from the Unit Leader. The message from the soldiers was that the most appreciateD packages are those sent by people they don’t even know. It really lifted their morale knowing they are truly loved and appreciated for their service to our country.
No matter what your political opinions are, we must rally to support our service men and WOMEN, who are so gallantly defending our freedom.
Hats off to the Davie Club for stepping up to the challenge for such a worthy cause and setting a prescedent!!!
P.S. One of the members of the Huntsville Club has a son in Iraq. March 3, Saturday of Service they will be sending packages to his Unit. Free shipping boxes can be obtained from the Post Office and sent (as long as you have an APO address) for $8.10 a box. All that is required is a customs form to accompany each box, listing the contents.
If you would like more information on this project, please feel free to contact Marie Ambrosiono at maa101@aol.com or myself @ RonandLu @aol.com.
“SUPPORT THE TROOPS” PROJECT
SI Davie Club has started a project that must be shared throughout Soroptimist. Through the leadership of Marie Ambrosiono, club members have been collecting personal items for a U.S. Army Reserve troop in Iraq. Marie told the story of how she met a Lieutenant Colonel at their Relay For Life event last November. He described the needs of the soldiers on the front line and how committed they were to the U.S. mission. The club shipped over 60 pounds of requested items in shoeboxes hoping to reach these soldiers in time for the Christmas holiday. Success! They enthusiastically sent a letter of thanks for making their holiday a little happier knowing that “strangers” appreciated their efforts.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all got involved in supporting our troops?
FQA: Where do I start?
1) See if any members know of anyone serving overseas, if not.
2) Call your local recruiting office of any of the branches of service or
3) Contact your local Red Cross Office. You must have an actual person and Unit to send to. Once you have that, obtain a preference list and send away.
The Davie Club has agreed to support this Unit until they come home. They recently received another letter from the Unit Leader. The message from the soldiers was that the most appreciateD packages are those sent by people they don’t even know. It really lifted their morale knowing they are truly loved and appreciated for their service to our country.
No matter what your political opinions are, we must rally to support our service men and WOMEN, who are so gallantly defending our freedom.
Hats off to the Davie Club for stepping up to the challenge for such a worthy cause and setting a prescedent!!!
P.S. One of the members of the Huntsville Club has a son in Iraq. March 3, Saturday of Service they will be sending packages to his Unit. Free shipping boxes can be obtained from the Post Office and sent (as long as you have an APO address) for $8.10 a box. All that is required is a customs form to accompany each box, listing the contents.
If you would like more information on this project, please feel free to contact Marie Ambrosiono at maa101@aol.com or myself @ RonandLu @aol.com.
In Soroptimist Service,
Louise Barlow,
Chair, Soroptimist Orientation
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