2009 HOLIDAY DRIVE GETS UNDERWAY THIS WEEKEND!
Special Guests to Join Volunteers on Assembly Line
Volunteers will want to make a fastbreak to the Armory this weekend, October 24-25, as the 7th Annual Holiday Drive jumps into high gear!
Be sure to check-in with the Operation Gratitude forwards at the Sign-in table. If you need Community Service credit, dribble on down to Point Guard Penny Alfonso at the Community Service table. Then Operation Gratitude Team Captain, Charlie Othold will position you on the court as we tip off the Assembly Line process.
On Saturday, October 24, Operation Gratitude welcomes iParticipate, an entertainment industry campaign to promote volunteer activities. Employees with Disney, ABC Television Group and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) will join us on the Assembly Line.
Play continues on Sunday, October 25 as we take it to the hoop to assemble championship calibre care packages that will leave the troops shouting: "We Love LA!"
The full schedule for the Holiday Drive is included below, and can also be found on our Website: Volunteer Hours.
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. |
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Additional Volunteer News: 
1. Brothers at War - Encore Benefit Screening will be held on November 11th at 7:00pm at the Laemmle Theatre, 11523 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles. This is a meaningful way to pay tribute to our Heroes on Veteran's Day. More details to follow.
2. Gold and Silver Fundraiser - Joe's Gold and Silver will pay you cash for your old Gold and Silver and then give an additional 20% of the value to Operation Gratitude! You will be AMAZED at how much money you and Op Grat will receive!
Click here for more details: GOLD AND SILVER
3. Beanie Babies, Handmade Scarves and Personal Letters - These, along with financial donations, are our biggest needs for this Holiday Drive. Please collect, knit/crochet, write and donate! Donations may be dropped off at the Armory during all scheduled Prep and Assembling times during the week and on weekends (see schedule below).
4. NEW Volunteer Coordinator email: OpGratVolunteer@yahoo.com . Please use this email address to sign up for volunteer shifts. Please include "Operation Gratitude Volunteer" in the subject line.
5. 500,000th Care Package on December 19th - stay tuned for details!! |
HOLIDAY DRIVE SCHEDULE:
Weekdays Now Through December 19
Monday and Friday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12 noon - 4pm
CLOSED:
Monday November 9: Veteran's Day
Wednesday November 11: Veteran's Day
Wednesday November 25: Day before Thanksgiving
Thursday November 26: Thanksgiving
Prep Weekends: (9am-4pm; dates subject to change-watch for emails)
November 1 (Sunday) Joe's Gold and Silver at Armory
November 21 (Saturday) Joe's Gold and Silver at Armory
Assembly Weekends: 9am to 4pm unless otherwise stated
Sat-Sun Oct 24-25 (Saturday and Sunday)
November 14 (Saturday)
November 27-28 (Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend)
December 12 (Saturday)
December 19 (Saturday) *500,000th Care Package Celebration
Please note the following shift times for Assembly Days:
Morning shif from 9am - 12 noon
Mandatory Break from 12 noon-1pm
Afternoon Shift from 1pm - 4pm
We welcome every Volunteer to join us on as many days and for as many hours as you are available and comfortable--during both the Prep and Assembly days! Please feel free to stay longer than your assigned shift on the Assembly days.
As in the past, we welcome children ages 12 and older; those ages 12-16 must have a responsible adult on the premises. Due to insurance, liability and safety concerns, we must strictly adhere to these rules-there are no exceptions.
All prep, donation drop-off and assembling will take place at:
California Army National Guard Armory
17330 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91436
Corner of Victory and Louise
Donations may be dropped off at the Armory ONLY during the scheduled Prep and Assembling times during the week and on weekends. Please be sure to log in your donations and receive an acknowledgment. |
