[Houston] RX- Club of Houston - December Meeting - 12/6/2005
11-13-05, 02:10 PM
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[Houston] RX- Club of Houston - December Meeting - 12/6/2005
2005 has brought hardships for many. From family emergencies to natural disasters, it seems that everyone you come in contact with has either been affected or donated in some way to a cause. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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As you know for the last 3 years The RX Club of Houston (formerly the Houston RX-7 Club) has participated in two charity fundraising events each year. In November, we would conduct a food/needs drive for Casa De Esperanza Children’s Home and in December we participated in the Toy’s for <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Tots Drive</st1:address></st1:Street>. This year, we have put our November commitment on hold, as we did not want to ask too much from our club members as many have suffered personally and even more have committed to help the community through these rough times.<o:p></o:p>
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However, as you are well aware our surrounding communities have donated above and beyond, most to their fullest capacities. With more and more needs having to be met this holiday season, it appears that funding and donations will be more limited. In these hard times, we are hoping that we can count on the support of our great club members who have given so selflessly in the past to support an extremely worthy cause we’ve stumbled across.<o:p></o:p>
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The Ronald McDonald House of Houston, located at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">1907 Holcombe Blvd</st1:address></st1:Street> provides a 50-bedroom home away from home located in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Texas</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Medical</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. The three‑story brick atrium building includes an eight station kitchen, special needs kitchen, dining room, playrooms, laundry room, outside play area, and even a one room school. In an average year, over 16,000 nights of lodging are provided to about 700 different families who have traveled to <st1:City w:st="on">Houston</st1:City> from throughout the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> and the world seeking a cure for their child’s disease. <o:p></o:p>
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At Christmas, the house runs a special program called the “Santa Store” in which they set up a store front for the families of patients to pick out gifts for their children (both the patient and any of their siblings, as most of the families have no money due to high medical expenses or not being able to work). In addition, the patients also get their special time to shop for their parents. They developed this idea several years ago when they realized families were losing out at these most important holiday memories because they couldn’t leave the house and didn’t have the funds to participate in something extra, when it was needed the most. The “Santa Store” allows for everyone in Ronald McDonald House and their families to experience as close to a perfect Christmas as possible by creating the Christmas morning moments in their home away from home. <o:p></o:p>
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In order for the “Santa Store” to run successfully they rely on community donations to fill the store. Everything must be new. We’ve attached a list of the most popular items. Older Girls, Boys and Adults are the most needed gifts and gift certificates are always welcome because they can shop online.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Please help make these families Christmas’s a little brighter by supporting this cause and offering happy memories at a most difficult time. Items (or $ if you’re not one to shop) will be collected at the next club meeting, Tuesday, December 6th at Freebird’s located in Shepard’s Plaza at 3745 Greenbriar (Shepard & 59).<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
THANK YOU for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you and all your awesome donations next month!!!<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
As you know for the last 3 years The RX Club of Houston (formerly the Houston RX-7 Club) has participated in two charity fundraising events each year. In November, we would conduct a food/needs drive for Casa De Esperanza Children’s Home and in December we participated in the Toy’s for <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Tots Drive</st1:address></st1:Street>. This year, we have put our November commitment on hold, as we did not want to ask too much from our club members as many have suffered personally and even more have committed to help the community through these rough times.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
However, as you are well aware our surrounding communities have donated above and beyond, most to their fullest capacities. With more and more needs having to be met this holiday season, it appears that funding and donations will be more limited. In these hard times, we are hoping that we can count on the support of our great club members who have given so selflessly in the past to support an extremely worthy cause we’ve stumbled across.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
The Ronald McDonald House of Houston, located at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">1907 Holcombe Blvd</st1:address></st1:Street> provides a 50-bedroom home away from home located in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Texas</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Medical</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. The three‑story brick atrium building includes an eight station kitchen, special needs kitchen, dining room, playrooms, laundry room, outside play area, and even a one room school. In an average year, over 16,000 nights of lodging are provided to about 700 different families who have traveled to <st1:City w:st="on">Houston</st1:City> from throughout the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> and the world seeking a cure for their child’s disease. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
At Christmas, the house runs a special program called the “Santa Store” in which they set up a store front for the families of patients to pick out gifts for their children (both the patient and any of their siblings, as most of the families have no money due to high medical expenses or not being able to work). In addition, the patients also get their special time to shop for their parents. They developed this idea several years ago when they realized families were losing out at these most important holiday memories because they couldn’t leave the house and didn’t have the funds to participate in something extra, when it was needed the most. The “Santa Store” allows for everyone in Ronald McDonald House and their families to experience as close to a perfect Christmas as possible by creating the Christmas morning moments in their home away from home. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
In order for the “Santa Store” to run successfully they rely on community donations to fill the store. Everything must be new. We’ve attached a list of the most popular items. Older Girls, Boys and Adults are the most needed gifts and gift certificates are always welcome because they can shop online.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Please help make these families Christmas’s a little brighter by supporting this cause and offering happy memories at a most difficult time. Items (or $ if you’re not one to shop) will be collected at the next club meeting, Tuesday, December 6th at Freebird’s located in Shepard’s Plaza at 3745 Greenbriar (Shepard & 59).<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
THANK YOU for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you and all your awesome donations next month!!!<o:p></o:p>
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11-13-05, 02:42 PM
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Santa Store Wish List 2005
****EXTREME NEED IS FOR OLDER BOY(s)/GIRL(s) and ADULT(s)****
Babies:
Rattles, Bibs, Bottles, Blocks, Books, Blankets, Noisy Baby Toys, Disposable Diapers, Wipes, Stuffed Animals, Bath Toys, Other Age Appropriate Toys.
Little Girls:
Barbies, Baby Dolls, Hair Accessories, Dress Up Outfits, Glow in the dark stars, planets, etc., Tea Sets, Doll Strollers, Bath Tub Bubbles & Toys, Sticker Books, Pocket Items, any New Toys.
Little Boys:
Trucks, Legos, Hot Wheels, Action Figures, Tattoos, Activity Books, Harry Potter Items, Star Wars Items, Any New Toys.
Older Girls:
Diaries, Walkman Stereos, Cassette Tapes (English & Spanish) CD Players, CDs, Make Up, Nail Polish, Purses, Bubble Bath, Bath & Body Stuff, Picture Frames, Address Books, Hair Accessories, Jewelry, Perfume, Movies (English & Spanish), Sweat Shirts, Video Games.
Older Boys:
Walkman Stereos, CDs, Cologne, Hand Held Games, Playing Cards, Models, Movies (English & Spanish), Remote Control Cars, Science Kits, Baseball Hats, Sweatshirts, Sports Equipment, Video Games, Lord Of the Ring Items.
Adults:
Walkman Stereos, CD’s Needlework Kits, Craft Kits, Gloves, Scarves, Umbrellas, Gift Certificates to Fiesta & Target, Stationary Sets and Stamps, Sweatshirts & T-shirts, Men’s & Women’s Bedroom Slippers, Tote Bag, Cosmetics, Bubble Bath, Journals, Lotions, Cologne, Books, Crossword Puzzles, etc.
****EXTREME NEED IS FOR OLDER BOY(s)/GIRL(s) and ADULT(s)****
Babies:
Rattles, Bibs, Bottles, Blocks, Books, Blankets, Noisy Baby Toys, Disposable Diapers, Wipes, Stuffed Animals, Bath Toys, Other Age Appropriate Toys.
Little Girls:
Barbies, Baby Dolls, Hair Accessories, Dress Up Outfits, Glow in the dark stars, planets, etc., Tea Sets, Doll Strollers, Bath Tub Bubbles & Toys, Sticker Books, Pocket Items, any New Toys.
Little Boys:
Trucks, Legos, Hot Wheels, Action Figures, Tattoos, Activity Books, Harry Potter Items, Star Wars Items, Any New Toys.
Older Girls:
Diaries, Walkman Stereos, Cassette Tapes (English & Spanish) CD Players, CDs, Make Up, Nail Polish, Purses, Bubble Bath, Bath & Body Stuff, Picture Frames, Address Books, Hair Accessories, Jewelry, Perfume, Movies (English & Spanish), Sweat Shirts, Video Games.
Older Boys:
Walkman Stereos, CDs, Cologne, Hand Held Games, Playing Cards, Models, Movies (English & Spanish), Remote Control Cars, Science Kits, Baseball Hats, Sweatshirts, Sports Equipment, Video Games, Lord Of the Ring Items.
Adults:
Walkman Stereos, CD’s Needlework Kits, Craft Kits, Gloves, Scarves, Umbrellas, Gift Certificates to Fiesta & Target, Stationary Sets and Stamps, Sweatshirts & T-shirts, Men’s & Women’s Bedroom Slippers, Tote Bag, Cosmetics, Bubble Bath, Journals, Lotions, Cologne, Books, Crossword Puzzles, etc.
12-04-05, 10:48 PM
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Gifts need not be wrapped... if you wanna hang out in the parking lot get there at 6:30 ish... We will head inside about 7:15 for food and to get together. For anyone running late, we should be there til 8:30 PM at least.
12-05-05, 10:15 AM
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What: Monthly Club Meeting benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Houston "Santa Store".
Where: Freebird’s located in Shepard’s Plaza at 3745 Greenbriar (Shepard & 59).
When: Tuesday, December 6th @ 7 PM (early birds at 6:30)
Details: Everything must be new (unwrapped).
Please help make these families Christmas’s a little brighter by supporting this cause and offering happy memories at a most difficult time. Items (or $ if you’re not one to shop) will be collected at the next club meeting,
****EXTREME NEED IS FOR OLDER BOY(s)/GIRL(s) and ADULT(s)****
Babies:
Rattles, Bibs, Bottles, Blocks, Books, Blankets, Noisy Baby Toys, Disposable Diapers, Wipes, Stuffed Animals, Bath Toys, Other Age Appropriate Toys.
Little Girls:
Barbies, Baby Dolls, Hair Accessories, Dress Up Outfits, Glow in the dark stars, planets, etc., Tea Sets, Doll Strollers, Bath Tub Bubbles & Toys, Sticker Books, Pocket Items, any New Toys.
Little Boys:
Trucks, Legos, Hot Wheels, Action Figures, Tattoos, Activity Books, Harry Potter Items, Star Wars Items, Any New Toys.
Older Girls:
Diaries, Walkman Stereos, Cassette Tapes (English & Spanish) CD Players, CDs, Make Up, Nail Polish, Purses, Bubble Bath, Bath & Body Stuff, Picture Frames, Address Books, Hair Accessories, Jewelry, Perfume, Movies (English & Spanish), Sweat Shirts, Video Games.
Older Boys:
Walkman Stereos, CDs, Cologne, Hand Held Games, Playing Cards, Models, Movies (English & Spanish), Remote Control Cars, Science Kits, Baseball Hats, Sweatshirts, Sports Equipment, Video Games, Lord Of the Ring Items.
Adults:
Walkman Stereos, CD’s Needlework Kits, Craft Kits, Gloves, Scarves, Umbrellas, Gift Certificates to Fiesta & Target, Stationary Sets and Stamps, Sweatshirts & T-shirts, Men’s & Women’s Bedroom Slippers, Tote Bag, Cosmetics, Bubble Bath, Journals, Lotions, Cologne, Books, Crossword Puzzles, etc
To RSVP or send questions visit the forum thread : http://www.houstonrx7club.com/forum/...p?threadid=838
Where: Freebird’s located in Shepard’s Plaza at 3745 Greenbriar (Shepard & 59).
When: Tuesday, December 6th @ 7 PM (early birds at 6:30)
Details: Everything must be new (unwrapped).
Please help make these families Christmas’s a little brighter by supporting this cause and offering happy memories at a most difficult time. Items (or $ if you’re not one to shop) will be collected at the next club meeting,
****EXTREME NEED IS FOR OLDER BOY(s)/GIRL(s) and ADULT(s)****
Babies:
Rattles, Bibs, Bottles, Blocks, Books, Blankets, Noisy Baby Toys, Disposable Diapers, Wipes, Stuffed Animals, Bath Toys, Other Age Appropriate Toys.
Little Girls:
Barbies, Baby Dolls, Hair Accessories, Dress Up Outfits, Glow in the dark stars, planets, etc., Tea Sets, Doll Strollers, Bath Tub Bubbles & Toys, Sticker Books, Pocket Items, any New Toys.
Little Boys:
Trucks, Legos, Hot Wheels, Action Figures, Tattoos, Activity Books, Harry Potter Items, Star Wars Items, Any New Toys.
Older Girls:
Diaries, Walkman Stereos, Cassette Tapes (English & Spanish) CD Players, CDs, Make Up, Nail Polish, Purses, Bubble Bath, Bath & Body Stuff, Picture Frames, Address Books, Hair Accessories, Jewelry, Perfume, Movies (English & Spanish), Sweat Shirts, Video Games.
Older Boys:
Walkman Stereos, CDs, Cologne, Hand Held Games, Playing Cards, Models, Movies (English & Spanish), Remote Control Cars, Science Kits, Baseball Hats, Sweatshirts, Sports Equipment, Video Games, Lord Of the Ring Items.
Adults:
Walkman Stereos, CD’s Needlework Kits, Craft Kits, Gloves, Scarves, Umbrellas, Gift Certificates to Fiesta & Target, Stationary Sets and Stamps, Sweatshirts & T-shirts, Men’s & Women’s Bedroom Slippers, Tote Bag, Cosmetics, Bubble Bath, Journals, Lotions, Cologne, Books, Crossword Puzzles, etc
To RSVP or send questions visit the forum thread : http://www.houstonrx7club.com/forum/...p?threadid=838
12-07-05, 11:31 AM
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Sorry that I could not attend.
I am now working in Akron Ohio on a contract job for Roadway Express. It will last at lease 6 months and can go 2 years or more. I will come back home to Houston once in a while to drive the 7.
The last two days have seen morning temperatures around 12F.
Chuck
I am now working in Akron Ohio on a contract job for Roadway Express. It will last at lease 6 months and can go 2 years or more. I will come back home to Houston once in a while to drive the 7.
The last two days have seen morning temperatures around 12F.
Chuck
12-07-05, 11:37 AM
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damn chuck thats cold. Its just now starting to cool down here . Tonight we should expect temps at 32 degrees. I should have gone too the meet to so I could sell att these damn FD parts I have.
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12-12-05, 05:14 PM
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Pictures from the meeting benefitting the Ronald McDonald House and the dropoff of the donations can be viewed at http://www.houstonrx7club.com/events/120605/
12-12-05, 05:30 PM
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Greetings everyone,
First of all a great big thank you to those of you who came out last week and supported the club and the Ronald McDonald House with your generosity and support.
Due to a miscommunication between the staff at Ronald McDonald House and our event coordinator we learned that Thursday was the last offical day for donations.
Luckily, a fortunate turn of events (over-purchasing) happened Wednesday morning at work that allowed me to acquire two huge sheet cakes and a couple hundred cookies plus several dozen grab bags of candies. A couple of calls later and we made the executive decsision to transport the donated items along with the cakes, cookies and other goodies on Wednesday night. This increased our overall donation and allowed us to make the deadline for donations.
My apologies for anyone who had their hearts set n coming out to donated the goods themselves, however after continued discussions with the staff we are looking into having another event there in the spring. (Stay tuned)
I have posted a couple of pictures from the meeting along with our trip to the Ronald McDonald House for viewing. Thank you again for everyone's hard work and donations they are appreciated.
Happy Holidays,
Keith
First of all a great big thank you to those of you who came out last week and supported the club and the Ronald McDonald House with your generosity and support.
Due to a miscommunication between the staff at Ronald McDonald House and our event coordinator we learned that Thursday was the last offical day for donations.
Luckily, a fortunate turn of events (over-purchasing) happened Wednesday morning at work that allowed me to acquire two huge sheet cakes and a couple hundred cookies plus several dozen grab bags of candies. A couple of calls later and we made the executive decsision to transport the donated items along with the cakes, cookies and other goodies on Wednesday night. This increased our overall donation and allowed us to make the deadline for donations.
My apologies for anyone who had their hearts set n coming out to donated the goods themselves, however after continued discussions with the staff we are looking into having another event there in the spring. (Stay tuned)
I have posted a couple of pictures from the meeting along with our trip to the Ronald McDonald House for viewing. Thank you again for everyone's hard work and donations they are appreciated.
Happy Holidays,
Keith
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