Christmas Charity Event
Dec. 12, 2011 Thank you to all those that have volunteered gifts and their time! ~~ It is greatly appreciated.
Couple followup items:
Gifts/Gift Cards (unwrapped) need to be dropped off in the Commons at DJHS THIS THURSDAY @ 3:00. We will be taking them down on Friday so that they are ready first thing on Saturday when all the families arrive.
Please also remember to bring a snack or drink on Saturday to share with all those volunteering.
If your Son still needs a ride, please email me and I will arrange for someone to take them. There are many cars that are going at all different times.
And ~ Remember your elf hats ~ They love it when we wear them.
As discussed at our last get together.....
Each year around the Holiday, we choose to reach out and help those in need. As we did last year, we will be working with the Christmas Store in German Village, 946 South Parsons Avenue (at the corner of Parsons Ave and Whittier). This year the demand is so high that families in need started lining up at 3:00 in the morning and they reached capacity way before the need was met. If you've never been part of this before; it is an incredible opportunity for all of us. We will be there to help set up on Friday, and on Saturday we will be elves that help families get the things they need, wrap, and assist with the babysitting.
This requires two things:
1. A gift (unwrapped) or gift card for a boy 8 - 12 years old (this year they are in extra need in this area). Please plan on spending up to $20
2. Each player (parents are needed and welcome too) should volunteer for at least one of the following shifts.
SHIFT 1 -- Friday, Dec 16th -- anytime between 9:00 and 3:00. This is when we need to get all our gifts down to them. This is also the shift that could use all our 'muscle help", as this is the set up shift. This is a great shift for the Seniors who have early dismissal.
SHIFT 2 -- Saturday, Dec 17th -- 1:00 to 3:00pm
SHIFT 3 -- Saturday, Dec 17th -- 3:00 to 5:00pm
Our contact at the Christmas Store has asked that our boys bring a small snack (donuts, bagels, chips) or drink (juice, gatorade, bottled water) to share with the shift's volunteers.
P.S. They also love it when we wear elf or holiday hats!!
Once we get a head count, I will let you know the specifics on gift drop off times and car pools.
Thank you!!
Merry Christmas
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