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Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: James Buchan on December 03, 2006, 02:41:50 PM: It's that time of year again!

there are families in the community that could really use a helping hand; I have again got the ball rolling for a family "adoption".

The last two years we collected hundreds of dollars which not only put food on the table and in the cupboards but presents under the tree for the entire family! This year let
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: Russ on December 03, 2006, 03:28:26 PM: James, Erin and I are in again. Christmas should be about the giving after all :)

Need to figure out a time/place to get you the $$.

Thanks for being the ones to make sure this happens every year!
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: RoadRunner on December 03, 2006, 03:47:57 PM: Thanks to James and Cindy for organizing this year after year.
Everyone has so much to do this time of year, and yet you guys always remind us that we do want to make it a special time of year for those who might otherwise go without, and then you give us a way to do it.

I'm always in for shopping if you need help! Just say the word when it is time.

can't say it enough but
kudos again......
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: Matt on December 03, 2006, 04:34:23 PM: James,
I'll give you our donation at the Sat. night festivites.
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: slammedbus on December 03, 2006, 08:03:08 PM: Inkster Claus is in again. I will throw in some dough James. I ll try and pop by this week some time.
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: James Buchan on December 03, 2006, 08:26:08 PM: For those that have asked:

Paypal addy: jamcind@shaw.ca
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: Shane on December 03, 2006, 09:07:17 PM: ONce again, Thanks to J and C. Manda actually asked abou it today. I will give you the $$$ at the said festivities
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: HeliMike on December 04, 2006, 08:50:47 PM: I'm in again. :rockon:

As for what I'm not sure yet but I'll put the word out and see if I can drum up a little more support.
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: G-dog on December 04, 2006, 10:08:32 PM: Me too..
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: Bubba on December 05, 2006, 08:41:41 PM: James,

I am in for some cash, and depending on my schedule, may be able to help out shopping, etc. Let me know when you all are going to do that.

Csaba
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: amanda on December 05, 2006, 11:46:45 PM: i'm in.
when you get your family i can get toys/presents or actually whatever you is needed the most.
let me know :)

amanda
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: James Buchan on December 06, 2006, 06:31:16 AM: Yes for sure toys and presents are great! I am calling today to see when a family will be assigned so I can start planning deliveries and such.
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: shovel80 on December 06, 2006, 02:12:52 PM: How can a person get a hold of you to give a donation as I am coming through a Friday ??
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: James Buchan on December 06, 2006, 05:37:42 PM: 604-576-8899 HOME
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Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: amanda on December 10, 2006, 08:12:29 PM: hey james
were you able to find out anything about the family?
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: Russ on December 15, 2006, 08:18:44 AM: any news??
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: James Buchan on December 15, 2006, 01:20:14 PM: Whelp here is the low-down on what is going on.

The Bad news:

I just got off the phone with the Xmas Bureau in langley who we have donated thru the last two years. It seem that this year they are "streamlining" the system and some how our groups information didn't get included in the process. The Hamper delivery date ss tomorrow and we do not have a family this year.

The Good news:

People who do want to help can still donate cash to the bureau and recieve a tax reciept (another new thing this year) and they can really use such donations. The contact information can be found at http://www.langleychristmasbureau.com/index.html (http://www.langleychristmasbureau.com/index.html) (New website this year)

My apologies to everyone that things didn't work out this year.

For those of you that have Paypal'd cash I will return that today.
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: James Buchan on December 15, 2006, 01:53:52 PM: Refunds sent.
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: HeliMike on December 15, 2006, 04:12:47 PM: I'll still donate but that is not cool at all. :(
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: Russ on December 15, 2006, 04:36:00 PM: thanks for trying James and Cindy.too bad it did not work out this year,i have allways liked how the airspeed forums donated to help a particular familiy.
there is allways next year
russ and erin
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: Matt on December 15, 2006, 04:45:24 PM: Thats a rather unfortunate turn of events. however, there is a silver lining, many other organizations could now benefit from the fine folk here at the ASF.
I encourage everyone to take that donation you were going to give, and still give it.
The food banks in your local area could make great use of your money, usually with 3 times the buying power. Merry Christmas.

Matt
Title: Operation Xmas Family!
Post by: James Buchan on December 15, 2006, 05:17:48 PM: Quote
Thats a rather unfortunate turn of events. however, there is a silver lining, many other organizations could now benefit from the fine folk here at the ASF.
I encourage everyone to take that donation you were going to give, and still give it.
The food banks in your local area could make great use of your money, usually with 3 times the buying power. Merry Christmas.

Matt

:!: Perfect idea, 100 bucks at the food bank is 300 in buying power for them!