Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer at Lubbock Meals on Wheels

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Many dogs and c<strong>at</strong>s are still benefiting from the Pet Food Program. Dry dog and c<strong>at</strong> food is sent out <strong>to</strong> these four-legged companions every other Tuesday. Recently this program has grown dram<strong>at</strong>ically and now feeds 114 dogs and 75 c<strong>at</strong>s. We are in need of don<strong>at</strong>ions of dry dog food and c<strong>at</strong> food now more than ever as our supplies are running out much more quickly. Pet Memorials: Bo, beloved dog of K<strong>at</strong>hee Lup<strong>to</strong>n Boot, beloved dog of Joann Neal Dusty, beloved dog of Melissa Smiley & Scott Attaway Nellie Mae, beloved pet of David & Marcella Lovett Rac & Bo, beloved pets of K<strong>at</strong>hee Lup<strong>to</strong>n Rusty, beloved pet of Laura, Bill & K<strong>at</strong>ie Boon Don<strong>at</strong>ed By: Brad & Grace Simmons Ann McGinty Sue & Johnny Franklin, A-Way With Pets Samuel & Darla Smiley Larry & Jan Isom Larry & Jan Isom Julie, Shawn & K<strong>at</strong>y Kay Holladay Thank you <strong>to</strong> the following for their help with this special program (January 6– March 22) Agape United Methodist Women Anonymous City Bank Texas Carol & Bob Perry Dorris Tilson Grant Vaughn a note from the executive direc<strong>to</strong>r The entire community works <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> insure the continued success of our meal program. <strong>Volunteer</strong> drivers, both regular and substitute, are needed each day <strong>to</strong> deliver meals. Currently, we have 700 corpor<strong>at</strong>e drivers and over 330 community volunteers. Our role is very important as we deliver a hot meal Monday through Friday <strong>to</strong> people who are homebound, elderly, or disabled. In our country <strong>to</strong>day, extended families rarely live in the same <strong>to</strong>wn, much less the same home. This shift in society directly impacts the care of family members. <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels provides more than a meal. We are the human <strong>to</strong>uch. Our volunteers are knocking on the door, saying hello, and checking on th<strong>at</strong> homebound person. April is <strong>Volunteer</strong> Month and the Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and staff want <strong>to</strong> thank all of the wonderful, kind volunteers who are the backbone of our program. Together, we make a difference in many people’s lives. You can can help Squeaky Clean Thank you <strong>to</strong> our friends <strong>at</strong> Xstream Au<strong>to</strong>clean for don<strong>at</strong>ing monthly car washes for our help! <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels’ vans. We truly appreci<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> they keep our small fleet ne<strong>at</strong>! Please bring recyclable aluminum cans <strong>to</strong> <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels. Regular trips are made <strong>to</strong> recycle these m<strong>at</strong>erials, and the money received provides funds for programs. You can help the environment and <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels by bringing your aluminum cans <strong>to</strong> 2304-34th Street during office hours, Monday – Friday, 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Extra! Extra! Read All About It! <strong>Lubbock</strong> Avalanche Journal continues <strong>to</strong> provide 180 newspapers per day (Monday – Friday) <strong>to</strong> be distributed free of charge <strong>to</strong> clients in <strong>Lubbock</strong>, the Adult Day Activity Center, and in Idalou. AJ Readers are generously sponsoring this special project. <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels is very excited <strong>to</strong> continue this partnership and looks forward <strong>to</strong> providing yet another “extra” <strong>to</strong> our meal recipients. 4 <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels April 2012
upcoming events (Please mark your calendar for these opportunities <strong>to</strong> support <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels) April 14 Annie’s Ch<strong>at</strong> & Chew Mae Simmons Senior Center 11a.m.-1p.m. April 27th & 28th Annual Garage Sale 3611-50th (Former Cardinal’s Sports Center), 7a.m.-6p.m. Friday, 7a.m.-2p.m. S<strong>at</strong>urday To don<strong>at</strong>e <strong>to</strong> the sale please call Rotary <strong>at</strong> 535-5295 or email them <strong>at</strong> garagesalepickup@gmail.com April 20th <strong>Volunteer</strong> Appreci<strong>at</strong>ion Reception 7p.m. Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, 9507 Indiana Avenue June 22nd Big Wheels Deliver <strong>Meals</strong> Promotion Treasures and Treasure Hunters Wanted The annual garage sale th<strong>at</strong> benefits <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels and Metropolitan Rotary is fast approaching. The sale is scheduled for April 27th & 28th, from 7a.m.-6p.m. Friday and 7a.m.-2p.m. S<strong>at</strong>urday <strong>at</strong> 3611-50th (former Cardinal’s Sports Center). You still have time <strong>to</strong> clean out those closets, <strong>at</strong>tics, and garages and don<strong>at</strong>e <strong>to</strong> the sale. Please only contribute items th<strong>at</strong> are clean, in working order, or gently used. We will not accept old style televisions or CRT computer moni<strong>to</strong>rs. If you have anything you’d like <strong>to</strong> contribute, please call Metropolitan Rotary <strong>at</strong> 806-535- 5295, and leave a message or e-mail them <strong>at</strong> garagesalepickup@gmail.com. As always, there will be a large variety of treasures for sale so no need <strong>to</strong> go home empty handed. Please come by and do some shopping and help <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels and Metropolitan Rotary <strong>at</strong> the same time! Get Your Mo<strong>to</strong>rs Running Every June, <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels, in an <strong>at</strong>tempt <strong>to</strong> raise public awareness of our mission, holds the Big Wheels Deliver <strong>Meals</strong> promotion in conjunction with Sonic Drive-Ins. On Friday June 22, local celebrities, chauffeured in classic cars, will deliver a meal of burgers and t<strong>at</strong>er <strong>to</strong>ts <strong>to</strong> all <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels’ recipients. It is a tre<strong>at</strong> for our recipients <strong>to</strong> be visited by these important people, see these nostalgic cars, and enjoy a special lunch. All celebrities and drivers are invited <strong>to</strong> return <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels’ office for lunch (also provided by Sonic). Forty-five classic cars and drivers are needed <strong>to</strong> accommod<strong>at</strong>e all the routes. It is always a challenge <strong>to</strong> round up enough cars for the event so if you own a classic or unique car and would like <strong>to</strong> particip<strong>at</strong>e in this very special promotion, please call Lisa or DeAnn <strong>at</strong> 792-7971. Remember You can make don<strong>at</strong>ions online <strong>at</strong> lubbockmealsonwheels.org Memorials & Honorarium Gifts A don<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>to</strong> <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels is a gre<strong>at</strong> tribute for a: Birthday • Anniversary • Holiday • Special Event Don<strong>at</strong>ions may also be made in Memory of a Loved One With any tribute or memorial don<strong>at</strong>ion, an acknowledgment card will be sent <strong>to</strong> the person or persons you indic<strong>at</strong>e. For tribute and memorial contributions, please cut out card below, complete, and send <strong>to</strong>: <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels | 2304 34th Street, <strong>Lubbock</strong> Texas 79411 You can also help our program in the coming years by: • Remembering <strong>Lubbock</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels in your will. • Giving monthly by bank draft. ✁ Please send an acknowledgment card <strong>to</strong>: (please print clearly) Name_ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________________________ St<strong>at</strong>e_____________________ Zip______________ This gift is from_ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ Phone _______ / _______ - ____________ City______________________________________________________ St<strong>at</strong>e_____________________ Zip______________ Payment: ❐ MasterCard ❐ VISA ❐ Discover Card #: ___ - ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ - ___ ___ - ___ - ___ - ___ Expir<strong>at</strong>ion D<strong>at</strong>e: ____ / ____ Security Code:________ Authorized Amount: $ _______________ OR ❐ Check is enclosed for the amount of $ _________________ ❐ Special Occasion (Specify the occasion)___________________________________________ ❐ Memorial (Name of person <strong>to</strong> be remembered)_____________________________________ <strong>Meals</strong> on Wheels April 2012 5
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