Saturday, March 3, 2012

Volunteering is good for the soul

When you volunteer you will make a difference in your life, you will make a difference in another person's life and add experience to your resume!

I started volunteering with the Yellow Ribbon Alliance Lower St. Croix Valley because my father was a veteran and as a single mother I could related to the stress of having to do it all alone. I wanted to help out others who like my father served to keep peace in the World. I wanted to help their families when they got deployed to another part of the World.

When I signed up I did not know how this would impact my career nor was that the reason I volunteered. However, this spring the organization I work for decided they wanted to become a Yellow Ribbon Company and they selected me to be on the steering committee because of my experience with my local Yellow Ribbon.

Both opportunities have provided me with a chance to develop my leadership skills, work with community government, military groups, the media, plan events, help other groups and help the individuals. I am truly grateful for the experience and chance to serve a veteran.

See what fun opportunities the Yellow Ribbon Alliance Lower St. Croix Valley has to fill http://lnkd.in/H2D-Jh or let us know what you would like to do!

Send an email to YRALSCV2011@gmail.com for details.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Support the Troops Tuesday's Fundraiser

Every Tuesday you can support the troops at Sail Away Cafe in Afton, MN

To help the YRALSCV, Sail Away Cafe will donate a portion of the proceeds from your meal on the following items:
  • $2 – Pizza
  • $1 – Menu Entree
  • $1 – Burger
Every Tuesday of every month from 5pm – 8pm
Bring the family, bring your friends---let’s make sure our soldiers in the valley feel supported this year!
Yellow Ribbon Alliance Lower St. Croix Valley will donate a portion of the donations to A Touch of Home for sending packages to deployed troups. www.atouchofhome.us