Ifish party! Christmas for kids!

[Jennie@ifish]

Please join us the evening of December 5th from 6 to 9 for the Christmas for Kids party!

Here is the Ifish 2004 gallery!

For all that don't know, ifish.net members get together before Christmas, eat lots of pizza, and collects toys and monetary donations for Emanuel Children's Hospital Fund.
This is probably ifish's most special and gratifying function. It brings me to tears, every year. (And not cuz I ate too much pizza, either!)

It will be will be held at Pietro's Pizza in Milwaukie.

I talked to Sally about what they really need. Baby toys, things to do while IN bed, such as those fuzzy posters, paint by number, legos, games, cards, dolls and stuffed toys.

Click here for the list of gifts you should be shopping for!
By the way, I absolutely adore the bear that I'm holding. If anyone finds one like it in a store, buy it and I'll buy it from you!!!! I NEED that bear for my own Christmas!)

Like last year, we will be gathering unwrapped Christmas presents for the Emanuel Foundation office, for children at the hospital there.

Pete has volunteered to head up Transportation, again! We a truck donated by my brother David who works for Bullet Freight. Gary Cheney is from Bullet Freight also and is a very nice guy who has been donating his time to drive for the function. He takes time out of his free time to do this for the kids each year! Thank you, Gary!!
Thank you all from Bullet Freight: Doug Braim, Gary Cheney, and David Logsdon.

I would LOVE to have a coordinator head for other things, such as desk manager, where you fill out name tags upon entry. (This is a great job because you get to meet and greet all ifishers! If we had four of them, doing shifts, it would be awesome! That way, one half hour of meeting and greeting, and the rest, eating pizza and having fun!

People so far interested in this job are:
Hornblower
Traskmilemrk11
Duckboy
TillamookChinook
dcgrav
Len and Terry Self
rowmanholiday
Teresa
Lemon Head
fly drifter
(if I missed you, let me know! I deleted some PM's and I'm afraid I lost some of you!)

AnglerP is looking into a microphone system, so that we can introduce a couple people, and address the crowds.

Ifish will need a team of guys to load the truck and to drive to Emanuel that night, deliver, and unload. This is a very gratifying job! You'll be glad you did it, if you do!

Contact Pete, or post here if you are a willing volunteer!
Pete, would you help me with this list?

Transport
Pete
Boats02
fishisabonus
Traskmilemkr11
Lostpuppy
KeepFishingFun
Fishboys
Lemon Head
Bill Monroe
Springer43

(Need more!)

Pietros can handle 250 people, and will probably give us most of the entire room this year.

If you would like to help, or participate in any way to make this a better event, please write Jennie or Pete. If anyone else wants to be in charge of something, let us know!

Please post any suggestions or questions, below. We want everyone involved. It's a real "feel good" event for all!

Credit Card Donations can be called into Christine at 503.413.4141
Emanuel Hospital will be taking donations, by accepting checks made out to "Emanuel Children's Hospital Foundation" (DO NOT MAKE THEM OUT TO IFISH, PLEASE!!!) sent to:

Ifish Kids Christmas Fund
C/O Kristine Krause
Emanuel Foundations
2800 N. Vancouver, Suite 111
Portland, OR 97227
503.413.4141

HO! HO! HO! a little early!

[Slayerofthefishies]

If we were not to be in town where would we send a gift??? Can we send a gift??? Do we just need to send $$$$ .... Thanks Jen for all you do.... Slayer and TooT

[Jennie@ifish]

OK-- Good question! You may send a gift, if you like... to my address. I'll haul it in with joy! :smile:

My address for that is:

Ifish Christmas For Kids

P.O. Box 3091
Bay City, Oregon
97107

Just don't send me cash donations for this. Send those to the Hospital.

[Jennie@ifish]

This, for financial contributions, or toys if you don't want me to take them in:

Thank you!
Jen

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Hi Jennie,
Please give your members the this address and phone number:


Kristine Krause
Emanuel Foundations
2800 N. Vancouver, Suite 111
Portland, OR 97227
503.413.4141


Thanks so much for all ifish.net does for our kids at Emanuel!


Jennifer

[SalmonJeff]

I would love to volunteer for the desk name tag deal that would be fun can I help transport and do that too? if I can I would love it . My wife will be with ma as well maybe she can help with the name tags as well??

thanks again to all of you that are volunteering to help with this, especialy Pete and Jen for heading this up. My son has been very ill lately and been hospitalized and it tears your heart out to see all the sick kids that are so happy yet so sick. Any chance I have to help out I will gladly do it. This will make my Christmas!

[fishisabonus]

My calendar is marked! I am back with the living and can't wait. I want to help deliver the toys again! I missed last year, but I plan on attending this year! I took donations from some friends in 2003 and will be hitting them up again this year. There isn't a dry eye in the bunch when we deliver the toys.

[Jennie@ifish]

I'm thinking we have enough name tag people, anyhow, Jeff. That would be great. We could use more transport folks, for sure!
That's awesome, Fishisabonus! I can't wait to see you! Hug you! Catch up on old times! :smile: We have REALLY missed you, here!

Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

It's settled! We have a sound system for announcements.
Thank you AnglerP! :smile:

Jen

[lostpuppy]

Put me down for loading.

[Jennie@ifish]

Why would I put you down for that?

LOL... Never mind. :smile:

I have a sick sense of humor.. Sick, sick, sick.

Thank you! Pete will get back to you!

Jen

[djchaser]

If you still need help put me on the list.

[KeepFishingFun]

Put my name on the transport list in bold type. Will be glad to help.

[Snug 2]

I will be there as well. I look forward to meeting a few more ifishers, especially the Queen.

[Jennie@ifish]

Teresa will be head photographer. Cool!

Thanks, Teresa!

Jen

[Shakey]

Plese put me down for loading the truck, and unloading at Emanuel. I can also deliver toys to the party for people in the McMinnville area that can't make it to the party.

My son broke his arm a few years ago and was referred to Emanuel. When he got to his room there was a Rescue Hero action figure and movie waiting for him on his bed. For along time he thought that Emanuel was the place where they gave out Rescue Heroes.

This is a great cause! I hope I can help.
Shakey

[alwaysfishing]

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[Jennie@ifish]

Hey ho!
The list for people meeting and greeting is too long!

I have these people listed:

We need more transport people than name tag people.

Hornblower
Traskmilemrk11
Duckboy
TillamookChinook
dcgrav
rowmanholiday
Teresa
Lemon Head
fly drifter

Who would like to do transport instead? we only need two an hour.

Sign ups first will get the jobs, otherwise I'll just enjoy your company!

So... Hornblower and wife are going to be just visiting. (The wrote me.) Theresa would like to be head photographer.

So, the schedule right now is like this:

6-7
Traskmilemrk11
Hornblower confirmed
7-8
Duckboy
TillamookChinook confirmed
8-9
dcgrav

That leaves
rowmanholiday
Lemon Head
fly drifter

to do... transport? Please!

If anyone wants off the greeting table and wants to do transport instead, INCLUDING the people already on the schedule, I'd love to let you off the hook. BUT NOT EVERYONE! Help! How do I do this? :smile:

Jen

Jen

[fishboys]

Put me down for transport.

[Pete]

Thanks, Fishboys! You're on the list, now.

For those who need to know where to go:

[Lemon Head]

Lemon Head is up for transport!!! Sounds good

Need anything else........just leave a note.

[angler_andy]

What is the address to the pizza place?

Andy.

[Jennie@ifish]

10300 SE Main St
Milwaukie, OR 97222-7507

[sandman]

Just a note,What about a couple idems to auction off???

[JustCallMeDave]

I've got a sand dollar that I'll auction off, with all proceeds going to Emmanuel Children's Hospital.

[sandman]

I've got a sand dollar that I'll auction off, with all proceeds going to Emmanuel Children's Hospital.

Good start dave,but i was thinking something bigger and more exciting!!(guided trip,crab trip,some new ifish hats)But then again a justcallmedave autographed sand dollar might bring the kids some extra money

[Pete]

This isn't an auction, it's a donation drive. Please bring new toys for the kids at Emanuel. They should be in their original packaging, but not gift wrapped.

[Bill Monroe]

Pete, Jen...
Glenda will be in the hospital with a new knee, so I can transport...

[Pete]

Thank you, Bill!

[sliverslinger]

I just looked at the kids wish list and I didnt see any fishing gear. Whats up with that isnt this IFISH. There shoukld be some fishing gear to give to the kids and get them into fishing and keep them away from all the bad stuff in the world.

[Pete]

The kids at Emanuel Childrens' are very ill. They can't go home for Christmas, let alone fish. That's why it's so important for us to make sure there is something for them on Christmas morning to keep their dreams and smiles glowing!

[FastActionRodTip]

I would love to help with whatever is needed

[Springer43]

Count me in as well.

Pete - I'd be happy to help with transport or whatever is needed. Just let me know when you want me there.

Jennie - I called the donation number you listed above and was told that Jessica at 503.413.2808 was last years contact and we need to be calling Christine at 503.413.4141 to donate by credit card this year.

[Jennie@ifish]

Doh! Thank you! I will update that tomorrow morning!

Or, now. I'll try, now!

Thank you!!!

Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

Whoo hooo, Pete!

This just in from my brother, David at Bullet Freight!

Jennie, We will have and entire staff of people there ready to handle the toys. We expect Pizza for about 20 of us around 7:00. Hope your pocket book can handle.


Just kidding. See ya there and look forward to it.

Let's load em up!
Now all we have to worry about is people coming to BRING toys. Let's hear it if you are going to be there!
I'm getting worried!!!!

Jen

[FastActionRodTip]

I'll be there, went shopping yesterday and got a bag of stuff for several kids....I've been picuturing these children and their conditions, then I go home and see my healthy happy spoiled son, whom I'm extremely grateful for, but it rips my heart out when I think of these less fortunate little ones.

[Jennie@ifish]

You n me, Fastactionrodtip. We'll be there!

Oh! And the mods! :smile:

[Don Becker]

My wife and I are planning to be there. I could help with transport, loading, unloading . . . whatever. Don

[ampersat]

I'm going toy shopping tomorrow. Add me in for loading and unloading crew.

How about a jar at the sign up table to chip in for pizza, etc. for the good folks from Bullet Freight who are pitching in?

[fly drifter]

I have to cancel for Monday.just notified of my grandmothers death&the memorial service is Monday in White Rock,Canada. I have a gift at 7770 Kilchis river Rd. best time to pick it up is Fri.@ 1.Have fun & Holiday Blessings to you all & the kids.

[Jennie@ifish]

I'll come pick it up!

I've always wanted to stop by and say hi when I see your ifish sticker! :smile:

[KeepFishingFun]

It's Mrs. KeepFishingFun's birthday on monday the 5th, she wont let me take her anyplace but the christmas party.

I just got home and found a huge bag from the toy store full of neat things. Whatever I can keep myself from opening and playing with is for the kids.


See you all on Monday.

[Snapshot]

Jenn, I have been out of state and just returned home on Sunday. I wanna help, assign me to do something and I will be there with bells on. If they are allowed that is.

Looking forward to another beautiful Christmas season and anxious to meet more of the Ifishers and share a special evening with all of you. :grin:

Ray

[First Bite]

Cindy & I plan on being there.

Mark

[angler_andy]

I plan on being there. Might be a little late. Will I miss much in the begining? I have to work. Then with the drive there I might not make it by 6:00.

Andy.

[P-ride]

I'll be there! I can't wait to meet you guys. Already have a couple of toys and plan on getting some "stocking stuffer" types toys too! I'll be happy to chip in for the pizza for the freight guys! Oh and I'd like to pick up a decal!

[jr sherwood]

I am so sorry I can not make it to the party on Mon. but I do have some gifts I would like to add to the I-fish kids X-mas bag. If any of you I-fishers live around the Tigard, Bull Mt. area and you are going to the party, PM me, I would like for you to take my gifts with you. Thank you. jr--AKA--Jim.

[OceanBlue]

Hey Jennie! I just got home from the TA meeting! Lots o' Dogs said they were going on Monday. A few who knew they couldn't make it Monday brought toys tonight. Seelicious said he's got another delivery arranged for Monday coming in from points west. Looks like I've got a Subaru full of toys coming from Salty Dogs from all over the place!!!

Maybe I should change my guess on that contest thread

[Thumper]

Sooz and I will be there.

[JustCallMeDave]

I'm leaving early on a Payroll Monday (shudder) to be there.

[Jennie@ifish]

Oh, OceanBlue! That's SUCH awesome news! Thank you for your support in doing cool things for kids!!!

You are awesome! (Not to mention one of my closest friends! Isn't ifish great? Wouldn't have met you, otherwise!!!)

All of you!!!

Jen

[KingFisher85]

Well......I'll be there :grin:

[Jennie@ifish]

YAY! Bring Mom!!!! PLEASE? I need to give her a hug! :smile:

[KingFisher85]

Shes coming :grin:

[Jennie@ifish]

WHOO HOOOOO!!!!

Someone... I need a Costco chocolate cake. (The circle ones that are disgustingly rich) Is anyone going? I have to have one!!! I'll buy it from you! PLEASE!!!

LOL... Major chocolate hijacking! I'll split it with Lynda!

[fishisabonus]

Not only will Mom be there... but the whole family. Yes, Hannah and Travis will be there too! I think it will be good for them to see what makes Mom and Mikie feel so good every year!

[Jennie@ifish]

It will be SO good to see you! It's been so long! Will I recognize you? :smile:

[fishisabonus]

Ya, I didn't get fat or anything. My hair isn't as blonde... went elnatural.

[fishisabonus]

Did you get your Costco Cake yet?

[angler_andy]

Hay Jennie. I could use a couple more Ifish stickers if you could bring them with you. Thanks.

Andy.

[Jennie@ifish]

Whoo hoooooo! THANK YOU Nautamatic TR-1!!!!!!!!

Jennie,


Hi. My name is Chris Carr, I am the National Sales Manager at Nautamatic Marine Systems Inc. (TR-1)
I received your e-mail from our Marketing Manager Debbie Zahradanicek.


TR-1 would like to give a $100 donation to your Christmas for kids promotion. Is it too late
to do that? We certainly hope not. Please feel free to contact me directly or have someone
contact me, so we can get that done for you right away.


Have A Great Day


Chris

(Count this towards our count on gifts, OK, Pete?)