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

[Alan Rabin]

I will volunteer my shop to be a dropoff point in Broward County for all who 
wish to drop toys off for whomever will pick them up for delivery to the 
kids. Drop me a line if interested. It is in the 595 University Drive area 
in Davie.
Alan Rabin WA2AR
www.enlightcomm.com
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Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:23 PM
Subject: [South Florida DX Association] News - 2nd toy drive begun!


> 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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