Forwarded by Soldiers' Angel Shelle:

Greetings! As announced by the Gathering of Eagles Chairman on 6 Apr, GOE is planning to recognize the critical contributions of America's military recruiters. Larry Bailey's directive follows:"Our first nationwide project will be "Operation Recruiter Appreciation (ORA)." On May 19th, Armed Forces Day, Eagles will independently set up appreciation demonstrations outside hundreds ofmilitary recruiting offices across the country. Each effort will be planned and coordinated by local Eagles, and each effort will, accordingly, have its own "hometown" flavor."

http://gatheringofeagles.org/?p=257

So what do you need to do to take part in GOE Recruiter Appreciation Day?
Use your imagination! Below I have listed some suggestions, but that's all they are. I hope to see this thread become quite active as people come up with their own ideas of how to honor and thank our military recruiters.

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 Iwould 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.

How do I locate a recruiter?
Find information on local U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard recruiters by entering your zip code here:
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/nextsteps/contact/find

For an Army recruiter specifically, you may need to go to this location instead:
http://www.goarmy.com/contact/find_a_recruiter.jsp

Labels: Gathering of Eagles, National Recruiters Day

The one time this year the weather folks have been right, and it has to be last night.

Sadly, I was unable to make it to D.C. today. I'm not happy about it, to say the least, but conditions here last night made it impossible for me to drive the 40 minutes I needed to in order to meet the bus. It was a decision I didn't want to make.

My heart has certainly been with the Eagles today, even if my body wasn't able to be.

I do expect to have some pictures and details coming from someone who was able to get there.


In the meantime, check out the pics and details of a Gathering of Eagles rally over at American Dinosaur.

Labels: Gathering of Eagles

From MoveAmericaForward:

NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: Robert Dixon
February 15, 2007
Phone: (916) 441-6197
Email: http://us.f810.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=robert@moveamericaforward.org

NATIONAL PATRIOTIC CARAVAN COUNTERS ANTI-WAR EFFORT

From California to Washington, D.C. March 8th – March 17th

A national patriotic, pro-troop caravan will cross the nation, traveling from California to Washington, D.C. to show support for U.S. troops serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national caravan (organized and sponsored by the pro-troop non-profit group Move America Forward – http://www.moveamericaforward.org/) will depart San Francisco, California on the morning of Thursday, March 8, 2007, traversing the length of the state and then heading across the nation. The patriotic caravan will feature stops across the nation in major cities where pro-troop rallies will take place.

Leading the caravan will be Blue Star Mother Deborah Johns, whose son William is serving his 3rd tour of duty in Iraq; Gold Star Mother Debra Argel Bastian whose son, Derek, died in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Gold Star Father Joseph Williams whose son, Michael, died in Operation Iraqi Freedom; and John Ubaldi – a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan).

At each rally, participants will bring American flags – either a homemade one they created themselves, a store-bought flag, or a flag that has a special significance, history or meaning. The flags will be collected at each stop and brought to Washington, D.C. where they will be displayed to create a giant "Flag City" on Saturday, March 17, 2007.

The participants of Move America Forward's "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" caravan will join with several other patriotic and pro-troop organizations for a giant patriotic rally in Washington, D.C. on March 17th. Among the participating groups MAF is proud to support in this display of patriotism are: Free Republic, Gathering of Eagles, Vets for Victory and Vets For Truth.

"There's been way too much negativity and doom-and-gloom mentality in this nation about our nation, our values and the missions our troops are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward.

"We're sick and tired of the shameful subversiveness of the anti-war crowd and we decided it's time to give Americans a chance to respond with a positive, uplifting and patriotic response," Morgan said.




The Anti-war crows plans to assemble AT THE VIETNAM MEMORIAL WALL. The idea of allowing this crowd to assemble at that wall is nauseating - especially given their past performance, during which Hero Joshua Sparling was threatened, insulted, and spat at.

If you are able, please consider making the trip to D.C. for St. Patrick's Day.

More details are available here:
Gathering of Eagles to Protect Vietnam Memorial Wall

Labels: Anti-War protests, Gathering of Eagles, Moonbats, Move America Forward, Supporting the troops, Veterans Affairs