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Photo by: Alyssa FletchingerBloomin’ Deals employee, Willie Johnson, unloading the truck with Mighty Man Adam Reed.JLNO MightyMen – Readyfor Pick-upBy Allison CannizaroONCE A MONTH,the Junior League MightyMen truck rolls around New Orleans, picking up largeitems for donation to the Junior League Bloomin’Deals Thrift Shop. Originally conceived by the JL ofBrimingham as a way for expectant to satisfy shifts,JLNO Might Men accommodates the hectic lifestylesof all JLNO members. One League member who participatedin the program comments, “Great service andthe volunteers were very nice.”The project serves a number of purposes. First, ithas broadened the type of items available at Bloomin’Deals. Bloomin’ Deals is now able to offer the New30 LagniappeOrleans community gently used furniture. Second,the project allows those members that satisfy theirthrift shop shift requirements to sign up their husbandsor significant others to serve their Thrift Shopshift for them.Davie Huete, a frequent participant says, “Not asbad as I thought it would be and I had a good time.”The team really has a blast and connects with thedonors as well. A donor remarks, “You ladies arealways on the move with new ideas. This is a greatway to help the Thrift Shop.” The project allows theJLNO Mighty Men to gain an understanding ofMightyMan PowerThe JLNO Mighty Men willbe available for pickup onthe following dates:January 28, 2012February 25, 2012March 31, 2012April 21, 2012May 26, 2012