We the Detachment
of Texas are asking you the Squadrons to please donate what you can in
a monetary way, if able please try to donate at
least $25 to $50.00 or more if you are able.
I would like to thank everyone for their donations of clothing and money, to help the families of the Bastrop wildfire. The response was over whelming, we haven't been able to sort through all the clothes. At this this time we have no more need for clothes or supplies, if the need araises I wiil let you know. What we need is monetary donations, the 12th District Auxiliary is going to talk this weekend about fundraisers. It would be great if the S.A.L. would work with the Auxiliary to raise money. I believe there may be some other fundraisers in the 1st Division, Shirley Paul is working on setting up. Round Rock Squadron #447 is having a raffle with the proceeds to go to Christmas presents for the children of families that have lost everything. If anyone would like to help with this you can contact me bpackd2b@yahoo.com or 512-789-5692. Thanks again for everything, everyone has done, to help the families in Bastrop.You came through when they needed you the most, they are very appreciative for all you have done.
To date we have received over $195,900 in donations of clothing, household goods etc. We have received over $31,700 in moneteray donations and have had over 6300 hours of volunteer time turned in.
10/26-2011
I visited Post 533 and went to the Auxiliary and S.A.L. Meetings on Sunday, money is still coming in. Over 10,000 dollars in gift cards has been received, The American Legion has received about 15,000 dollars. The Post 533 Family had a total of 25 households of their family members burned out, 7 S.A.L., 6 Auxiliary, 15 Legion, 3 are couples,. The American Red Cross is taking all clothes now. The Pods are also being moved out. Thanks to everyone who donated, the response was overwhelming. Thanks to U-Haul of Austin. The Auxiliary and The S.A.L. account will be divided to fire victims equally. They have run out beds and are having more brought from U-Haul this week, when they pick up the pods. FEMA is bringomg in trailers this week for burnt out families. The trailers are supposed to be furnished and have washer and dryer hookups, but washer and dryers. The Post is look on Craig’s List, and like sites to locate any they can purchase. If anyone has a washer or dryer they would like to donate, let us know. All costs saved are going to help more veterans in need. Squadron #447 is going help families with children with Christmas this year. If anyone would like to help, you can contact me. Thanks again for everything you have done to help, keep the monetary donations coming in.
For God and Country,
Bradley S. Pack 10 District S.A.L. Commander
For those who would
like to follow progress in Bastrop, go to
American Legion
Post 533's Facebook page.
Brad's Contact info
is: (512)789-5692 or e-mail: bpackd2b@yahoo.com
For your Donations
Please Make the Checks out to
Squadron or Unit 533
Mailing Address is P.O. Box 2179
Bastrop, TX 78602
A Very Special
Thanks to U-Haul for supplying storage for the donations and the
victims of the fire.
I would like to
thank everyone for their generous donations this past weekend, monetary
and supplies. Special thanks to Gary Winters and Jimmy Don Dixon from
Sqn. #231, Gary Paul Sqn. #71, Joe McPeters Sqn. #517, Santiago
Betancourt Sqn. #76, and our Leading Candidate for S.A.L. National
Commander Chris Huntzinger from Penbrook Pennslyvania, for their help
with organizing clothing in Bastrop on Friday at the D.E.C. Looking for
volunteers to go back out there on Saturday October 1st, we only have
the uhaul pods till the 11th. So we need to reorganize everything and
get in the 40 ft storage unit. Plus 83 took out their last truck load,
got 30 beds coming from uhaul and know of 4 more truck loads coming
this weekend.
Thanks again. ------ Brad Pack
The 7th District
Sons of The Ameican Legion are hosting BBQ
Fundraiser
on October 1st.
Pictures from the "Rising From The Ashes" Benefit for Bastrop Wildfire Relief on October 1st.
If you are in the
Austin area or can make it that way on October 8, 2011, here is a great
way to have a fun day Bastrop Rocks!!! Wildfire Relief Benefit
Pictures
from the Bastrop Relief Effort
