[South Florida DX Association] Re: [SoFlaHams] News - 2nd toy drive begun!

[John]

Jeff,

Good luck.

Last time I volunteered to drive all donated toys from South Florida to 
Martin/St. Lucie county
I offered to stop in Broward to pickup if someone would coordinate that 
county's collection
I went to the SFFMA and Dade Radio club meeting to gather the toys
I received ZERO toys

John, K4AG


wa4aw at juno.com wrote:

>Hi Everyone,
>
>Subject line says it all. White Dove 2005 is off & running.
>If you need more info, just let me know. Let's do the SFL Section proud
>once again.
>
>Tnx & 73,
>
>Jeff Beals, WA4AW
>ARRL Southern Florida Section
>Assistant Section Manager
>Affiliated Club Coordinator
>Section Emergency Coordinator
>P. O. Box 1584
>Loxahatchee, FL 33470-1584
>Phone: (561)791-0956
>Cell: (561)252-6707
>E-mail: wa4aw at juno.com
>Alternate E-mail: wa4aw at arrl.net
>
>
>In the wake of the unprecedented devastation by Hurricane Katrina, hams
>around the country are being asked, "Can we do it again?"  A second Toy
>Drive! 
>
>A phone call with the Public Relations Committee said yes.  An email
>from Dave Sumner who was attending a conference in Europe said yes.
>Another phone call and country singer Patty Loveless, KD4WUJ, not only
>wanted to help but became Honorary Chairperson.  Not only can it be
>done, it really must be done.  It is simply the right thing to do.
>
>We are asking hams from all over the country to begin gathering new toys
>for later shipment to Memphis, Tennessee.  ARRL Vice-Director Henry
>Leggette, WD4Q, is already working to secure a receiving warehouse and
>volunteers there.  We will publish the shipping address on the websites
>as soon as those arrangements are complete.  The toys should be sent to
>this address where they will be sorted and stocked by volunteers.  Early
>in December we will divide the toys between the various agencies and
>states that need help the most at that point in time.  We are making
>these arrangements so that we can maximize the areas receiving aid while
>maintaining the unique identity that this is the Amateur Radio
>Community's response.  
>
>Just as we did last year, we are asking the donors to please put a QSL
>card into the box with the toy.   
>
>Many clubs are already gathering toys together.  Please check with your
>local club and see if they are planning a mass shipment.  If not,
>perhaps you can help organize one for your area.
>
>"Last year, hams from all over the country brought smiles to children
>during the holidays.  We made a lot of friends, and we did a lot of
>good.  No one expected that we would need to do it again so soon, but
>Katrina's destruction has changed the plans of a lot of people.  This
>may be a small thing to you and me, but to a child who has lost
>everything it means a lot.  I hope you will help in this effort to bring
>a smile to children hurt by this disaster." - Pres. Jim Haynie.
>
>Unwrapped new toys for boys and girls of ages 1 to 14 should be gathered
>and later shipped by amateur radio operators to the Memphis, TN facility
>for distribution over the holidays. Non-hams are also encouraged to join
>in this effort to provide for the thousands of children suddenly
>homeless due to Hurricane Katrina.  
>
>We will announce the address of the Memphis facility used to sort the
>toys as soon as arrangements are completed, but you can start gathering
>now.   
>
>Monetary donations would also be very helpful.  Those wishing to donate
>money instead of toys can send a check to: 
>ARRL -Toy Drive
>225 Main Street
>Newington, CT 06111
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