2008 Operation Recruiter Appreciation underway!
April 24, 2008
Hello EAGLES! I have volunteered to act as the GOE point of contact for “Operation Recruiter Appreciation” (ORA) to be held on or about May 17th (Armed Forces Day). Our recruiters are our “First Line of Defense” and need to be recognized for their efforts. In the past year, our recruiters have been under attack by insurgents right here at home! As Eagles we need to show them that we know they are important and we appreciate them.
As it was last year, each area will provide some type of unique-hometown recognition for the local recruiters. We are hopeful that all 50 states and D.C. will get involved. EAGLES…Be flexible and use your imagination. Make sure the recruiters know who you are (perhaps leave a written message of appreciation with a GOE mission statement included) and bring the public up to date with a banner or sign. Get your coordinator elected, generate some ideas and the next step is to contact me.
There are some things I need in your e-mail to me: *** In the ”Subject Line” include the following: ORA and the AREA (city and state) you represent. In the body of the e-mail include the following: 1) Your name (please sign your name so I can call you by your first name); 2) your location - i.e. city/state or region you will cover; 3) type of recruiting station you plan to visit (i.e. Army/Navy/AF/National /Guard and the location of that station (i.e. city, state and general area in the city); 4) how you are planning to honor your recruiters (this may change, but give me your ideas and what you hope to accomplish); 5) any and all ideas you come up with that would help us all to make this a great event! Don’t be shy…let me hear from you.
How do you find the recruiter stations in your area? Go to he sites listed below. Also, be certain to call the locations you are visiting BEFORE you go! Make contact and let them know you are coming, who you represent and about the time you will be arriving. With all the trouble some recruiting stations have had with “local insurgents” it is just a good idea to notify the offices of your intent. When you call to make an appointment to visit, be prepared to tell them about Gathering of Eagles and what we do.
http://www.todaysmilitary.com
for army you may need to use this site:
http://www.goarmy.com/contact
Also, check your local phone directory and call to verify the locations (they frequently move).
The following are some ideas used last year:
Pizza and drinks for lunch
Gift Certificates from local merchants
Set up a table (with the recruiting office permission) outside the office with signs and a poster for visitors to sign indicating their support for our troops. Have cookies and drinks for along with some hand written banners telling about GOE
Have your kids help you distribute some home make cookies/brownies along with handmade cards of thanks to the recruiters
Invite the recruites to dinner at your house, or treat them to lunch at a local restaurant
Make a sign saying “Thank You” and “God Bless America” and have friends leave messages of support on the signs
Use that good ‘ol American imagination and come up with something really wonderful to show your support
On your visit, be certain to take some photos with the recruiters….then SEND them to me!
So…you are off and running…get busy and come up with some great ideas, select a coordinator in your area, send me your information and find some fellow EAGLES to join our cause!
God Bless America and EAGLES UP!
Mary-Sheba Graves
Coordinator for 2008 ORA
Fort Worth, TX
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I am in again this year….in VA…it was a great time last year.
Hi gang,,,Last year I came to the States four times, for a total of three months for GoE and though going on the line aganist the insurgent moonbats from Orlando, Fla to DC was an Honored Duty especially at Walter Reed Hospital, the Recuriter Appreciation trips are the Best..Get in there and show them they have support and that you really do care about them and their familys, it means the world to them..See you soon,,, “True Gathering Of Eagles”
I’ve never done this B4, but am more than willing to do it NOW!!!!!
Westminster, MD, USA
Take THAT, WIB!!! Worthless traitors!
I’m going to contact some local recruiters as well.
from pepininpa:
This is a wonderful idea! There are several recruiters in our area who have been very supportive of us, and we need to return the favor.