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This Month in Volunteering
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Happy July ASY team members!
I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful San Diego weather, or perhaps you are traveling to other climates for vacation. I will be with my parents in the Caribbean July 15-23 celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.
While many Marines and Sailors will be PCS-ing this summer (PCS is military code for Permanent Change of Station aka moving to a new base), we are still serving those who serve with Concrete Beaches, Summer Fun Preschool, summer camps, Hospital Child Watch, deployment quilts (see more on these below!), Recreation Center time, and more!
The June 10 Poker Run was a notable success with more riders this year and a BBQ reception at the Biggs Harley Davidson finish -- shout out to all of you who gathered raffle items, forwarded the invitation to friends, and volunteered the day of!
Find out about our remaining summer events:
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Recreation Center at School of Infantry (pictured)
You choose your hours; openings at time of send.
7/1 1000-1800
7/8 1000-1800
7/9 1000-1800
7/15
1000-1800
7/16
1000-1800
7/22
1000-1800
7/23
1000-1800
7/29
1000-1800
7/30
1000-1800
Concrete Beach at School of Infantry
7/21 0930-1230, MCT Kilo
7/28 1030-1330, ITB Bravo
Volunteer Orientation
7/10 0800-0900 at Main Office
Day at the Races - volunteer positions filled, but you may buy a ticket
Golf Classic
8/8
0730-1330 Marine Memorial Golf Course on Camp Pendleton
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Service Spotlight: Operation Kid Comfort
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Operation Kid Comfort (OKC) is a year-round program that supports military children whose parent is, or soon will be, deployed. The military family submits photos of the child and deploying parent, we then print the pictures on fabric paper and send them to volunteer quilters around the country to sew into a source of comfort for the child. Volunteer quilters opt for as many or as few quilts per year as they wish to make and complete the project at home.
Last month, Akina Goodson stepped into the volunteer role of OKC Coordinator due to the influx of quilts our branch has received; our branch works with ASY San Diego to process all quilt requests on US mainland west of the Mississippi River. We are now seeking more quilters to meet the rising demand as units gear up for deployments in the coming months. If you or someone you know are interested in quilting, please keep in mind that OKC has no boundaries. Our branch engages quilters in Napa, Temecula, El Cajon, and Vacaville! This program is uniquely facilitated through the mail, allowing volunteers to make military life easier from their home.
Prospective quilters may contact me to receive a packet describing the guidelines, mailing instructions, quilt layout, and quilting instructions.
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The following volunteers have achieved new hourly benchmarks!
Marilynn Boyle - 50 hours
Mark Bramson - 50 hours
Bill Butler - 50 hours
Akina Goodson - 50 hours
Galen Grant - 20 hours
Ruth Johnston - 50 hours
Jose Perez (Board Member) - 50 hours
Liz Rhea (Board Member) - 50 hours
Stephanie Vegas - 20 hours
Sharon Wicke - 20 hours
Thank you for your commitment to serving those who serve our country.
Our next volunteer thank you luncheon will be held in August for all volunteers who have logged 50+ hours.
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We are still accepting raffle and auction items through July 19!
We are seeking items for our silent auction, preferably valued at or above $100.
Ideas include: services (landscaping, interior decorating, accounting, photography, spa day), goods (art work, jewelry, wine, household wares), experiences (restaurant vouchers, vacation getaways, boat trips, sports/event tickets), or a collection of themed items.
We invite you to partner with us to make this event successful in support of military families. Items accepted through Wednesday, July 19.
We welcome group or individual contributions. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. C
ontact me to schedule a drop-off of you item(s) and receipt of your in-kind donation form.
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Volunteer Orientation - please sign up!
Orientation covers the handbook, all our programs and services, Volgistics, and the history of the ASY. It is required of all volunteers who wish to attend multiple programs or events throughout the year and is guaranteed to introduce you to more ways you can Make Military Life Easier!
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This newsletter is designed to enhance your volunteer experience, so please provide me with any and all feedback.
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