 Tis’
the Season
to be jolly….
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Holiday
Hang Out-Members Only
Come hang out
with other YFDLA members...
Our first Annual
Bunko Blitz will be held on Monday, Dec. 17th at Gale Fisher’s
home.
Festivities to
begin at 6:30 pm. We will be having a gift exchange and this year’s
theme is “Christmas Ornaments”. Please purchase an ornament,
not to exceed $5.00. Creativity is strongly encouraged.
If you have
not played Bunko or the White Elephant exchange, you are in for a
real treat, just ask Carla or Amanda! Anyone wishing to have us taste
test any of their holiday specialties, feel free to share. Refreshments
will be provided (or BYOB).
Next
Meeting
Dec. 10th,
Station 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Thanks to all that Helped
On Saturday Nov.
10th, we held our second annual Taco Roll Fundraiser, at YFD Station
#2. We rolled hundreds of tacos and managed to fill all the orders
in record time. Some of us would like to thank Lucy for the private
lessons the night before. She definitely whipped us into shape. We
would also like to thank David and Daniel, the guys that kept the
assembly line stocked at all times (and wouldn’t go away).
Too many people
were involved in taking orders, shopping for the supplies, rolling,
bagging, sorting and cleaning to mention everyone by name, but please
know, all of your hard work has provided us with the funds necessary
to sponsor families for the holidays and emergency warm clothing for
six children. We would also like to thank the CREW at Station 2….only
we hardly ever saw them, they were so busy….Hope you enjoyed
the food and ice cream ! ! !
3rd
Annual basket Brigade
Each year YFDLA
has gathered to prepare, package, decorate and deliver baskets full
of home baked goodies. The baskets are taken to each of the fire stations
and the communications center on New Year’s Eve and again on
New Year’s Day.
The baskets are
our way of thanking the crews for all their hard work and gives them
a sweet start on the New Year.
This year’s
event is being hosted by Tammy Smith. Please join us on Sunday, Dec.
30th at 4:00 p.m. Children are welcome and make great helpers. Those
who lack culinary skills, as do I, are encouraged to bring fresh fruit,
nuts and/or candy.
 Not
sure how to get there?
Call Tammy
at 317-1815
Votes
By Phone
During the taco roll, attempts
to conduct a meeting was aborted. New business was brought up with
some discussion regarding the local burned out family of eight, but
no decisions were made. After gathering all the necessary information,
and identifying their specific needs, members were notified by phone.
A vote was conducted and you voted unanimously to purchase warm apparel
for each child. Arrangements are being made to take the family to
one of the local store's to purchase those items. This family was
also provided to us by the Salvation Army and will be this year’s
recipient of the pre-prepared Thanksgiving Meal.
Thanks to all who donated
baked goodies and clothes. Keep cleaning out those closets, every
little bit helps!!
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GIRLS
5 yrs old
6 yrs old
10 yrs old
BOYS
8 yrs old
9 yrs old
11 yrs old
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Size
5
8
12
10
12
14
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Shoes
4
5 1/2
6 1/2 Women's
5 1/2
6 1/2 Men's
9 1/2 Men’s
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Mark Your Calendars
This year YFDLA is co-hosting
the traditional fall festival with a little twist…..something
for the kids. This year’s event will be held at the West Academy
Gym located at 2081 Kennedy Lane on Dec. 16th from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
The gym is equipped with tons
of padded fun for kids of all ages. Instructors will be on hand to
ensure the safety of all our energetic children.
Santa will be dropping by
during the festivities and would like to bring a little something
for your child. Please RSVP to one of the board members with the names
and ages of the children who will be attending (phone #’s listed
above). The crews will still be rotating in to visit with their families
during this time (and picking up some of those sweet treats). This
would be an excellent opportunity to meet some of our new hires and
their families, make new friends and see some of the old ones.
Final details will be discussed
during our next meeting scheduled for Dec. 10th, station 1 at 7:00
p.m. See you there!
IT'S
A MEMBER'S MOMENT
This spot was designed to highlight one of our members so we could
all get to know one another a little better. However, I was so moved
by the out pour of things donated by our members, I felt compelled
to share.
On Wed. Nov. 14th we starting
calling members to give them the sizes of the six children who lost
all of their things when their house burned down. Members were encouraged
to clean out their closets and bring the donations to my house. The
items gathered were delivered to them the day before Thanksgiving.
I not only received the much
needed donations of clothing for the children, (which was the only
thing we asked for) our members brought bedding, books, brand new
games for the children to play, food and lots more.
We are truly blessed to have
so many members able to open their hearts and help a local family
through a tough time. It’s that “behind the scenes”
action that makes all the difference in the world. Especially to a
child.
Thanks again to all who donated!
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December's
Calendar of Events
Merry Christmas
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