RSSEagles Up/ Berkeley 6/21 update
Carolyn Hileman - The Voice | June 14, 2008
Eagles Up/ Berkeley 6/21 update
As the original email said – lets do it again! Next weekend, 6/21, come up to Berkeley and show your support for the troops. Tell everyone even if you think they are coming or have other plans – push it. Code Pink is on the ropes. The Marines have been welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce. More people, civilian’s and businesses, have started showing their support for Veteran’s. Everyone’s efforts have started to pay off. Everyone should be proud. So this time we’re going to do it a little differently.
Last time we designated Berkeley a “No spend zone”. Some said this had zero impact. I disagree – we made a point and whether or not a negative financial impact was felt, we got a response. This time, I think we should spend money – at every establishment that has two things displayed in their window – 1, an American Flag. 2, a sign that simply says, “We Support the Troops”. Very few of the businesses would put up these two items just for the dollar. The bulk, I’d say at least 99%, would mean it. If you know a business that supports the troops, call them and tell them to get their sign and flag up now. Starting tomorrow, various Riders will be driving thru Berkeley looking for these signs. I will TRY and make a list to hand out Saturday AM but it should not be necessary as if the display is prominent, we should spot them immediately. And, we would like everyone to spend at least one $2.00 bill. They’re rare enough to make a point. Any and every business that gets at least one of these, will know that the Veteran’s are giving back, again. Make a point, also, of telling every business owner or manager, thank you for their support. If you’re not sure if they Support the Troops, ask. If they say no, politely leave without any negative comments. Even if you’re not planning on spending any money in a business, at least take the time to say thank you. I have no idea how many businesses will have a signs/flags up, or how many we can demonstrate our appreciation to, but try to spread it around if necessary. If there are only a few, GTG, line up outside their doors to show the appreciation.
Some of us are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Emeryville Friday nite and going to breakfast at 6:30 Saturday morning. If you want to socialize and/or volunteer your services, please either be there Friday nite or early Saturday (or email me).
Since we’ve made zero changes since the original email, I’m just doing a cut and paste of the flyer. If you’re unclear and need a copy of the original email me, drop me a note and I’ll get it out to you. Also, please remember, this is a Support the Troops event – invite anyone and everyone. This is the final push – spread the word!! The men and woman of our armed forces deployed around the world will see this event. Let’s show them all how we feel!!
Support the Troops Ride and Rally
Thunderstrike in Berkeley 6/21/08
8:00 am to 10:00 am -Stage at Watergate Tower 2, 2200 Powell St, Emeryville, Ca (KSU at 10:30)
10:00 KSU, ride to Berkeley and assemble at Marine recruiting office
12:00 Update on Veterans No Spend Zone – followed by Melanie Morgan and 2 Very Special Guest Speakers
Contact: <!–
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Doug Lyvere
SgtMaj, Marine ret
Director, Western Operations, Eagles Up
www.eaglesup.us
www.patriotguard.org
415-309-2510
Doug Lyvere
SgtMaj, Marine ret
Director, Western Operations, Eagles Up
www.eaglesup.us
www.patriotguard.org
415-309-2510
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