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Happy Thanksgiving
to Everyone. We have taken a break from the Lunch Fundraisers at the command, but hope to start it up again
in the new year.
Our FRG is only
as strong as the volunteers. I am currently looking for a playgroup organizer and fundraiser volunteer for the Group
2 FRG.
Please let me know
if you have any suggestions, ideas, or information to share.
Thanks for your
time,
Jody Miller
EODMU2 FRG Team Leader
Upcoming
Events
November
18 - Group 2 Thanksgiving Potluck at FBCN. This event has been cancelled.
November
21 - Dinner, recheduled for January?
December
6 - Holiday Party at Rockwell Gym on Little Creek. 10-2pm, Possible Group 2 Christmas Party
December
11 - Command Christmas Party.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
It's a Holiday Party!
Saturday, Dec. 6th, 2008
10am – 2pm
Rockwell Hall
Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek
USO Holiday Party is open to all military families.
Lots of food, fun, and entertainment for all!
Come see
Santa Claus, clowns and more.
The Mobile Unit 2 FRG will meet at 10:30- 11:00 for a small social at this event.
Please join us and meet some of our families.
USOHR “Operation Holiday
Spirit” Program
 As the holiday season quickly approaches, we are reminded of the ongoing sacrifices our military members make to ensure our
safety and freedom here at home. In the effort to fight the war on terrorism, many military families face the difficulty of
extended separations and financial concerns -- felt the hardest during the holidays.
Families are referred to the USO by the service member’s
command, Military Family Support Centers or outside agencies and are often low ranking, single parents, or have children with
special needs. These families are then “adopted” by individuals and organizations that provide them with a holiday
meal and some gifts for the children so they may enjoy a little holiday cheer.
“This program has been a wonderful success in
the past because of the generous people in Hampton Roads that share the holiday spirit by giving to those in need,”
said USOHR Outreach Director, Eva Granville. “What started out by helping five needy military families seventeen
years ago has grown to over 27 local organizations and individuals providing assistance to over 120 families facing financial
difficulties in 2007.”
The USO of Hampton Roads is in need of individuals,
organizations and businesses to help bring some Christmas cheer to these families in need.
Click here for donor form if your organization is interested in assisting a family.
Click here for an assistance form if you know a needy military family in your organization you would
like to nominate to receive help.
If you would like more information, or want to make
a cash donation please contact Eva Granville at 757-289-5917/5922 or email: USOHR@usohr.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
I Love America Photo Contest
The I Love America Photo Contest has been
extended to
March 19, 2009.
Excepting photos now!
Enter our 2nd annual " I Love America Photo Contest. This contest is open to all ages of children and
adults living in the United States, along with our military deployed and in service throughout the world. Military and civilians,
enter today! Show your love for America. Let your photo show your love for the American flag, landscapes, a child's face,
a soldier coming home, nature in its glory, a military plane, your patriotic pet, visual expressions of freedom. Join us with
promoting patriotism through the arts!
Contest created for you by Flags Across The Nation and My Studio Space, LLC. Join us in celebrating
appreciation for the United States of America in photo image. Send us your photo today!
For More information: http://www.flagsacrossthenation.org/photo_contest.php
Anhauser-Busch Continues Free Theme Park Admission For Military Members
 Anheuser-Busch announced that it's "Here's to the Heroes" program has been extended through the 2008 year.
This program provides a single day's free admission
to any one of the SeaWorld or Busch Gardens parks, Sesame Place, Adventure Island or Water Country USA for active duty, active
reserve, Ready Reserve servicemembers, National Guardsmen, and up to three of their direct dependents.
Family members may take advantage of the offer
without their service member, though an adult must accompany minors. and dependents over the age of ten must present a valid
dependent id card.
Servicemembers can register online at http://www.herosalute.com or at the entrance plaza of a participating park, and show a Defense Department photo ID. Inactive, standby
and retired reserve members, and military retirees are ineligible for the deal.
Building
a Lending Library for Troops
The organization "Operation: A Bit of Home" is encouraging people to send their unwanted
DVDs to troops stationed overseas. With the help of "Operation: A Bit of Home," troops in Iraq now have their own DVD lending
library. Now, the organization along with the Army's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) staff are hoping to complete two
more lending libraries. DVDs and DVD players may be sent directly to MWR staff in Iraq or to Operation: A Bit of Home. For
more information, including mailing addresses, visit the Operation: Bit of Home's website.
Find ways to support and honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans
who protect our security and freedom. Visit the Military.com Support our Troops webpage.
SHARE Hampton Roads
What is SHARE?
SHARE Hampton Roads is a community building organization that offers nutritious
food packages at highly discounted rates. Each value package is worth approximately $35-$40, but can be purchased through
SHARE for only $ 19 and two hours of volunteer service
of your choice. SHARE Hampton Roads is not
a government funded program, but instead relies on the help of its volunteers and the price of each food package to keep it
running. Every month SHARE value packages will include approximately 4-6 pounds of frozen meat, staple items such as potatoes
and onions, fresh fruits and vegetables, pasta or side dish and a dessert item. All menu items are
subject to change!
There are no qualifications to participate in SHARE! Everyone who is interested is welcome to participate
without filling out forms, membership fees or coupons!
For more information, contact: 757-596-7188
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