OPERATION RECRUITER APPRECIATION update (Need help in AR, MT, WY, SD!!)

Gathering of Eagles ^ | 5/2/07 | Coop

[StarCMC]

ORA Update: Know any patriots in Montana, Wyoming, Arkansas, or S. Dakota?

May 2nd, 2007

 

Greetings!  We’re now about 2 1/2 weeks away from ORA’s target date.  Some folks are planning events days (and in at least one case two weeks) in advance, to accommodate the recruiter schedules as well as their own.  That’s fine!  Pizza, baked goods and cards/art from children are still popular selections.  We also have unique ideas like free massages, a group picnic/softball game, and the request via a state senator for a national recruiter day in Massachusetts.  And check out this nice invitation being sent to six recruiter locations within 50 miles of Hurricane WV!

ORA Invitation (WV)

Up top is a recent map, with another updated version coming very soon.  If you have friends or relatives in the few states not yet marked as participating, please take a moment to contact them and ask that they participate in ORA.  We are so very close to having all 50 states and D.C. represented!

For those of you who have inquired about GOE banners, they are now available for order here:

http://gatheringofeaglesgear.org/
Look under Categories and select Banners.

Banners are NOT required to take part in ORA, but they are a great way to call attention to your ORA efforts and GOE itself. 

If you have not yet informed me of your plans, or still owe me some information, please contact me ASAP.  The more people we have involved, the more likely we are to obtain publicity and attract even more participation.  Again, the information I need is:

-Your name
-Three initials of your choosing to be used to identify you on an image map and/or spreadsheet
-Type of recruiter (Service or Services using this office)
-Location of recruiter (City, state and ZIP code are sufficient if it’s a sole office; include address if there’s more than one to choose from in a particular zip code)
-How you are planning to honor our military recruiters (don’t be shy — gimme details!)

If you’d like help in locating a recruiter, please see the resources on this original ORA thread:

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

Below is a list (in MS Excel) of current participants, locations, and plans.  If you cannot find your name and are planning to participate, please E-mail me ASAP.  Also, if you see blanks, question marks, or errors, I would also like to hear from you ASAP so our list is as accurate as possible.  Given that we’ve had no media coverage at all, I think ORA is off to a wonderful start!

public_oralist.xls

Finally, whether you’re actively participating or not, you can assist us by reaching out to media entities and pro-veteran groups to help us promote ORA and make it an even bigger success.  Please take the initiative and spread the word!

Thank you all for caring! 
 Coop — coopbsure [at] yahoo [dot] com

[StarCMC]

Here's a better look at the map so far:

Click to visit the website!

[StarCMC]

Ping!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[MountainFlower]

hmmm!

BTT!

[MountainFlower]

UPDATE

[freema]

Thanks!

[visualops]

There’s a group of recruiting offices in one shopping center here in Greenville, SC. All branches are represented.
What day exactly is this event? Depending on when it is I’d like to participate.

[StarCMC]

May 19th is the “official” day, although there are plenty of people doing it one or two days earlier in order to best serve the offices they are honoring.

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

[MountainFlower]

thanks star!

[davidlachnicht]

[visualops]

Tomorrow evening my son has his DEP meeting with his Air Force recruiter so I’ll ask the guy what he thinks and for some suggestions on what the AF and the other branches might appreciate.
thanks StarCMC

[StarCMC]

GREAT!! Freepmail in a minute!!