Tuesday night at Carney's we developed some plans to help out the community this winter. Briefly, here is what we are thinking.
This
Saturday, we can participate in the Salvation Army's "adopt an angel"
program. Basically, the way it works is we select angels (kids) with a
list of things they want or need (clothes, toys, etc.). After purchasing
items for the children, we return to the tree and drop off the gifts
(no wrapping necessary). I was thinking that we could meet at 10 AM
in the morning at the "Angel Tree" which is located in the food court
of Post Oak Mall. We can then decide which children to provide gifts for
and split up to purchase them. After that, we can then meet back up at
the mall at 11:30 or 12 to get the gifts back. If anyone wants to do anything after, I was thinking we could go get lunch somewhere.
The club
has also helped out with the Neal Park Potluck and Community Garden in
the past. For those who aren't aware, every weekend, there is a potluck
in Neal Park and anyone can attend. Those who cannot bring anything,
simply get to eat what others provide. Vincent Morgan, who was a regular
at the potluck, passed during one of the recent cold snaps. Jon came up
with an idea for a "coat drive" that will accept coats, blankets, and
sleeping bags. We could then bring them to the potluck every weekend for
any one who needs them. Andrew Golnar came up with the idea of
continuing the drive through January so that any students traveling home
during winter break can bring back items when they return. New Republic
is willing to give a free pint to people who donate an item. We can
have a box set up there as soon as this weekend. We will ask around and
see if any other places are willing to have collection boxes through
January. If you have any connections, please feel free to help out and
use them!
Last, Jon is participating in the
marathon this Sunday. We were planning on setting up a table in Brison
Park where we can have orange slices for the runners. We'll also have
our sign, business cards, and we can also take pictures of the whiskered
runners to share on our page. Apparently, the club
did this a couple of years ago and got a great response from it. If you
want to join us to cheer Jon and the others on, you can meet up with us
on Sunday morning any time after 7:45 AM.
We toyed around with the idea of modifying Christmas carols to be beard related and making calendars with images of club members but it may be something to think about a little earlier next year.
I
also apologize for any spam emails you might have received from this
address yesterday. My account was hacked yesterday but I have resolved
the issue.
Beard On!
President
Chris Garza
