Great video about Gathering of Eagles. Their website is here.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Operation Recruiter Appreciation
Lubbock Marine Parents, in conjunction with Gathering of Eagles participated in Operation Recruiter Appreciation today. We took Subway sandwiches, cookies, drinks, and homemade fudge and cards to the recruiters here in Lubbock. Some other local Eagles also had pizza for the Army recruiters. They seemed to love the food and the Marine recruiters gave all of us moms some "Proud Parent of a U.S. Marine" stickers and magnets. We love them! We even got to meet some of the recruiters' wives and kids which was great. Recruiting is a tough job and we want to make sure that these hardworking men and women know that they are appreciated. Thank you recruiters for your service to our country!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Military Appreciation Month
Blogger is giving MarineMom1987 a hard time again and she couldn't get logged in. This is her post.
As many of you know, on May 19th our group will be participating in the Gathering of the Eagles’ Recruiter Appreciation Day. We have planned some fun and good food for our local recruiters.
However, did you also know that the entire month of May is Military Appreciation Month? Believe you me, I do not want to take away any special recognition that we will be giving to the recruiters, however, just an interesting note to remember all those in uniform.
There is a website I came across that is dedicated to this. Check out www.nmam.org There they have several ways to show support like – wear a ‘Support Our Troops’ wristband or t-shirt; send a care package or a letter; or when you see a person in uniform or know of one who is serving or has served, shake their hand and tell them Thanks for serving our country. These things are very simple to do and sometimes it’s the simple things that are most appreciated.
To my son and all his fellow service members who serve and to those that have served in the past I give you my utmost thanks, appreciation, gratitude, admiration, etc. This country has not and cannot be the great place that it is without your sacrifice. Thank You and God Bless you all!!!
As many of you know, on May 19th our group will be participating in the Gathering of the Eagles’ Recruiter Appreciation Day. We have planned some fun and good food for our local recruiters.
However, did you also know that the entire month of May is Military Appreciation Month? Believe you me, I do not want to take away any special recognition that we will be giving to the recruiters, however, just an interesting note to remember all those in uniform.
There is a website I came across that is dedicated to this. Check out www.nmam.org There they have several ways to show support like – wear a ‘Support Our Troops’ wristband or t-shirt; send a care package or a letter; or when you see a person in uniform or know of one who is serving or has served, shake their hand and tell them Thanks for serving our country. These things are very simple to do and sometimes it’s the simple things that are most appreciated.
To my son and all his fellow service members who serve and to those that have served in the past I give you my utmost thanks, appreciation, gratitude, admiration, etc. This country has not and cannot be the great place that it is without your sacrifice. Thank You and God Bless you all!!!
Friday, April 27, 2007
Texas Eagles
Yours truly is now the coordinator for the Lubbock area Gathering of Eagles. I am so proud to be a part of this great organization. If you are interested in being an Eagle please let me know. Read the mission statement here. Texas Eagles also have their own site here. I've also put the links in the sidebar, so you can find them at any time.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Operation Recruiter Appreciation Update
Please read the GOE's update on Operation Recruiter Appreciation. Be sure to click on the links they provide as well.
Here's a snippet from the update:
And this response from a member of a very active grassroots “Support the Troops” organization:
[Coop]
I … am very patriotic and support our troops but am royally against Bush and this false, unperpetuated war in Iraq. Since I am a [member of troop supporting group] was forwarded the message about National Recruiter’s Day…which is the last thing I would be celebrating!
From all that I hear and read which is A LOT, these recruiters are not nice, good people to be commended. Many of them lie and lie some more to innocent, white-collar, young people throughout the country to get them to enlist. They paint a picture full of deception and lies.
WHY would you be celebrating them??
Thanks.
T. Kurland
All that garbage listed above (which is just a sample) is piled onto an already difficult job. I’d like to thank T. Kurland for reinforcing exactly why I will be honoring recruiters on or near May 19th.
Thank you all for caring! Please consider getting involved, and don’t let a limited budget stop you. Even a handshake and a smile can go a long way to brightening a recruiter’s day.
Silent no more.
Coop
Lubbock Marine Parents is in the midst of organizing our local participation in ORA. Please let us know if you would like to help. Recruiters have a thankless job and work LONG hours. The recruiter who worked with my sons (whose mother-in-law is part of our group) NEVER lied to my boys or promised them anything that he didn't deliver on. We want to be sure these hardworking men and women are thanked and honored on May 19th.
Here's a snippet from the update:
And this response from a member of a very active grassroots “Support the Troops” organization:
[Coop]
I … am very patriotic and support our troops but am royally against Bush and this false, unperpetuated war in Iraq. Since I am a [member of troop supporting group] was forwarded the message about National Recruiter’s Day…which is the last thing I would be celebrating!
From all that I hear and read which is A LOT, these recruiters are not nice, good people to be commended. Many of them lie and lie some more to innocent, white-collar, young people throughout the country to get them to enlist. They paint a picture full of deception and lies.
WHY would you be celebrating them??
Thanks.
T. Kurland
All that garbage listed above (which is just a sample) is piled onto an already difficult job. I’d like to thank T. Kurland for reinforcing exactly why I will be honoring recruiters on or near May 19th.
Thank you all for caring! Please consider getting involved, and don’t let a limited budget stop you. Even a handshake and a smile can go a long way to brightening a recruiter’s day.
Silent no more.
Coop
Lubbock Marine Parents is in the midst of organizing our local participation in ORA. Please let us know if you would like to help. Recruiters have a thankless job and work LONG hours. The recruiter who worked with my sons (whose mother-in-law is part of our group) NEVER lied to my boys or promised them anything that he didn't deliver on. We want to be sure these hardworking men and women are thanked and honored on May 19th.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
GOE's Operation Recruiter Appreciation
Gathering of Eagles is working on their first nationwide project, Operation Recruiter Appreciation. They are looking for participation from all 50 states and DC. ORA will be May 19th, Armed Forces Day.
From the GOE website:
Suggestions for ORA
-Deliver a pizza and some sodas to the recruiter’s office around lunchtime.
-Drop off some VIP movie passes you picked up from a nearby theater.
-Set up a table outside the office (after receiving permission) with some signs/banners advertising GOE and, more importantly, your efforts to honor the recruiters’ service and sacrifice. Perhaps have some goodies and a card for passersby to sign, contributing their appreciation.
-Have your kids help you whip up some homemade cookies and/or brownies, and have the kids deliver them. Once the ice is broken, the kids and recruiters will definitely enjoy the visit. Trust me!
-Invite one or more of the recruiters to your home for dinner later in the week.
-Please don’t let a limited budget prevent you from participating. A simple hand-made card from a child, or even a smile and a warm handshake won’t cost anything but will lift some spirits and let our troops know you care.
-During your visit, get some of the recruiters to pose with you for a few photos, so that we can share in your visit here on the forum. (Please remember to get permission to use their images/names)
-Take a homemade sign saying “Thank you!” or “God bless our military” along with a few friends and stand outside a local recruiter’s office
You get the idea. We’ll leave times flexible, but I would recommend around lunchtime in your areas. Not only is it easy to tie in with food and beverages, but hopefully the recruiters won’t have to work too late on a Saturday. (I said “hopefully”.)
We do ask that all participants try to connect their shows of support with Gathering of Eagles. It’s a nice way for your particular recruiters to find out about our mission, and it will be the perfect excuse for you to share with them that others across our nation are conducting similar shows of support and appreciation. If you can’t afford to purchase a large GOE banner, consider buying and/or wearing a GOE armband instead. Or simply have a homemade sign and/or business cards with our name and website.
H/T Gunz Up
From the GOE website:
Suggestions for ORA
-Deliver a pizza and some sodas to the recruiter’s office around lunchtime.
-Drop off some VIP movie passes you picked up from a nearby theater.
-Set up a table outside the office (after receiving permission) with some signs/banners advertising GOE and, more importantly, your efforts to honor the recruiters’ service and sacrifice. Perhaps have some goodies and a card for passersby to sign, contributing their appreciation.
-Have your kids help you whip up some homemade cookies and/or brownies, and have the kids deliver them. Once the ice is broken, the kids and recruiters will definitely enjoy the visit. Trust me!
-Invite one or more of the recruiters to your home for dinner later in the week.
-Please don’t let a limited budget prevent you from participating. A simple hand-made card from a child, or even a smile and a warm handshake won’t cost anything but will lift some spirits and let our troops know you care.
-During your visit, get some of the recruiters to pose with you for a few photos, so that we can share in your visit here on the forum. (Please remember to get permission to use their images/names)
-Take a homemade sign saying “Thank you!” or “God bless our military” along with a few friends and stand outside a local recruiter’s office
You get the idea. We’ll leave times flexible, but I would recommend around lunchtime in your areas. Not only is it easy to tie in with food and beverages, but hopefully the recruiters won’t have to work too late on a Saturday. (I said “hopefully”.)
We do ask that all participants try to connect their shows of support with Gathering of Eagles. It’s a nice way for your particular recruiters to find out about our mission, and it will be the perfect excuse for you to share with them that others across our nation are conducting similar shows of support and appreciation. If you can’t afford to purchase a large GOE banner, consider buying and/or wearing a GOE armband instead. Or simply have a homemade sign and/or business cards with our name and website.
H/T Gunz Up
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