Posted on 04/23/2007 8:16:38 PM PDT by MountainFlower
Requested to post and update you all on ORA.
Less than two weeks into this important effort, and with a month still to go, we already have over 125 commitments across 37 states! Plus hundreds of inquiries on top of that, and I know at least a few state coordinators are working on efforts behind the scenes.
Although I know it will change, as of right now we do not yet have ORA (Operation Recruiter Appreciation) representation from:
AR, DC, DE, ID, KS, LA, MT, NE, NM, OR, RI, SD, WI, WY,
Pizza has been a very popular selection (who doesn't like pizza?!?), as has homemade baked goods & doughnuts/coffee. Some of the more unique ways of honoring recruiters include customized shoe bags, Truffels & Powerball tickets, car shows outside recruiting offices, and a potential band festival. I sincerely thank everyone for their enthusiasm and creativity.
We hope to have word soon on how/where interested people can get GOE banners, armbands, business cards, press packets, etc. Stay tuned.
Larry Bailey contacted Maj. Upton in the SecDef's office (I believe), who deals with recruiting issues. He is aware of ORA, has no problems with it, and plans to notify recruiting commands that they may be getting visitors. The Department of Defense will not endorse ORA, because as a matter of principle they rarely endorse any activities like these.
Now please remember to contact the recruiters beforehand, and help spread the word. And I'll leave you with a nice note I received today.
Silent no more,
Coop
I just called the Senior Recruiter for Syracuse and she was taken back by the offer. She said that my call made her day! I wanted to let you know that they are not open on Saturdays usually as they are an Officer Recruiting Center. So, we made arrangements to come by on Friday, May 18th at lunch time. There are 3 people in her office, including herself.
She asked about another recruiting station in a suburb of Syracuse, in Mattydale. She said that THEY ARE REALLY HAVING A ROUGH MONTH with meeting quotas and etc. She said that she would rather see us visit that office than their own as they could really use a boost. I told her that I would be happy to take care of both offices. So, I will also be going to the Recruiting Station at 2803 Brewerton Road in Mattydale, NY (zip - 13211) on Saturday, May 19th. (MAR)
---- To borrow John Walsh's phrase - you CAN make a difference
If you have a PING list, could let them know, please?
THANKS for your help.
BTTT!!
Pinging a few friends...
Thanks for the ping!
Great idea...that you and your kids have already been doing for a while!
hey, star, you want on the PING list for GOE updates?
Yes! Thanks!!
consider it done!!
Please coordinate via email to the above address, not by posting here on this thread. This will avoid duplication of effort (which almost happened here in South Jersey) and to give less info for the moonbats to read and decide to counterprotest.
My apologizes for the typefont at the front; I wanted to get folks' attention.
thanks, Joy!
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?4ce6674a-03ea-4e7f-92bb-19a70d2d6929
We continue , but need volunteers .
We wish to do this more often than only on Saturdays as well.
Am I dreaming ?
Our Troops deserve this level of support now days.
In the meantime, I will also pass on your request to my GOE contact!! Those of you here, who read it, please pass on the info to anyone you may know in the area there.
Leo, thank you!! Do not give up hope!! Do not give up the fight!! I have been standing alone every morning in front of Planned Parenthood for the last few months... people notice. They notice when I am not there, and when I am. They comment to others about it, and the word travels to me. My prayers while I am there are being heard, and it is making a statement to those who drive by. The same goes for you, Leo! From now on, as I stand in front of PP, I will be saying a prayer for you and your endeavors, before I start with my prayers for LIFE. HOLD FAST!!
Thanks for posting this!
Pinging to a few who might want to know...
you want on my list?
thanks for ping0ing others!
Please add me to your ping list. Thank you in advance. :-)
Yes, please ping me. I’m the California GOE Coordinator, BTW and would like to hear from all Golden State Freepers willing to help locally or regionally.
Thanks for your help and efforts — Eagles UP!
BTTT
you’ve been added!! Have a great day!!
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Anyone wanting on the ping list, just let me know. I am not the only one who puts up GOE info here, so if you are another GOE poster please add me to your list so I am in touch as well. Thanks everyone!!
OK... Star made me do it: Please add me to your ping list!
ROFL!!
That has a “the devil made me do it” ring to it! :-P
What can I say? Are we or are we not kindred spirits?
;o])
That we are, sweet cheeks! :-)
LOL... you 2 are silly! You are added to the PING list monkey.
Thanks!
Now I can go hug a recruiter!
wait a minute! ummmm.... so hugging recruiters is what the ORA is all about! oh, man! My bad!! the blonde is showing isn’t it.
if the recruiters knew that’s what ORA was about i am sure they would be lining up all over the place. haven’t known many to turn down hugs! ::laughing:: you and star are a kick!!
enjoy your HUG-A-THON! ::grin::
now there’s a thought for ORA!! Monkey, you are a genius!!
Add me too.
Planning an event here in Florida too.
Thanks
you’ve been added! keep us posted on the event! ;o)
BUMP!
BTT
Please ask Spirit of Allegiance to contact me. I want to organize something in my hometown in California.
Thanks, Debbie
There ya go, Debbie. If you get no response, post or FReepmail me again, ok?!
I tried the private freep mail and it could not find the address. Please ask them to post to me so I can get things going here.
Thanks, Deb
Hi Debbie and all—you can click on Private Reply to this post and I’ll get back in touch.
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me. I live in Lompoc about five miles from Vandenberg. Please let me know what we have planned in California and what we can do here.
Thanks, Deb
ALL—I am looking for local leaders to help locally at their closest recruiter office, just several small tasks that can be really helpful. Please FReepmail me for details.
Debbie—You have FReepmail.
I visited my recruiting office yesterday afternoon.
Each Branch has a separate office so had to go door to door.
Found out there will be about 20 people working that day.
They were so pleased, most said just coming in was enough, but they will be looking for the treats on that date!
How wonderful! Does anyone else have a story to share??!!
Well, we have no recruiting offices that I am aware of where I live , but....
We had a great little Support the Troops & U.S. Flag rally here today. (every Saturday afternoon)
Stood at the highwayside for a solid 4 hours , had thousands
of vehicles pass by . Hundreds and hundreds of folks gave us some kind of positive high sign or honked their horns .
Many kids leaned out the windows cheering ! Big rigs sounded their air horns .
A grand total of 5 passing by gave a derogatory gesture
or shout out. We laugh.....very pathetic.
If you are feeling down and want to feel good and good about your Country , try doing your own small rally like this where you live. The reaction from the community may surprise you too!
Aloha!
I am so glad to haer about the positive feedback you are all getting!! (Even when you don’t have a recruiting office nearby!) How wonderful!!
hey, spirit, have you gotten any response from the “looking for local leaders” request?
I want on the GOE list!!!
you have been added! blessings on your day!
Thank you! and blessings on yours, as well!
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