Christmas Roll Call Update

[Jennie@ifish]

I am working on the Christmas Roll Call party today.
It will be at December 8th, at Pietro's Pizza in Milwaukie at 5:30 or 6:00 PM, until we are done collecting toys!
Pete posted a map on page two of this thread.

Here is last Christmas Event

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. My brother, from USFC trucking has volunteer a truck of any size. (I hope we need a HUGE one!)

Ifish will need a team of guys to load the truck and to drive to Emanuel that night, and deliver, and unload. This is a very gratifying job! :smile:

Contact Pete, or post here if you are a willing volunteer!

They can handle 250 people, and will probably give us the entire room this year.
Presents must be unwrapped, and I am in contact with Jessica, and will be posting a list of suggested gifts here, soon.


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! :smile:

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

HO HO HO a little early! :smile:

Jen

[ 11-21-2003, 06:13 PM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]

[clearview2u]

I want to help but not be in charge. Any Monday or Tuesday works for me.
toni

[Jennie@ifish]

COOL! Thank you Toni! Toni is in charge of the whole shootin' match!
LOL,.... I'm kidding!
Thank you, Toni!

Maybe you can help me set up decorations and banners?

Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

This just in from Jessica:

Hi Jennie- I am having some technical difficulty sending this document. I
will have time to figure it out tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. Thanks for
you willingness to help us again this year! You all gave so much last year
our kids truly appreciated the Christmas cheer! Jessica

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">They really do appreciate our help, you know! I would love to have a representive be there, the day they have Christmas. I don't think I could handle it, without tears... or I'd go! :smile:

Oh yeah-- And for folks who can't make it, we will set up a donation line for credit card donations! :smile:

[ 10-16-2003, 09:59 AM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]

[Pete]

Truck-ommittee volunteers can contact me at pete@mcube.net. I'll maintain a list and provide updates both directly and on the board.

Round'em up! Let's ROLL!

[Miss B Haven]

I'll volunteer to bring gifts, eat massive quantities of pizza and drink a cold one (or 3 if Toni's driving)! :grin:

Mon/Tues is a school night for me, can't afford to lose the beauty sleep and make the delivery. I'll be glad to help load up if it's not too late. I'm pretty good at grunt work.

Okay I'll help out like delivering or something like that. Just let me know

[Longhunter]

Will be their again this year, will help out any way I am asked to. Any day is good for me!

Have Santa Suite will travel!

[Hogmaster]

Jennie -

I would like not to participate in the delivery this year.

But do not misunderstand me. Here is why.

It was EXTREMELY gratifying to do it last year, and I believe some other ifishers should have the opportunity to see how happy Jessica and the other hospital staff are when those toys roll up! It really makes you understand how much impact the gifts are going to have on people who are otherwise having a pretty lousy holiday season.

It is without hestitation that I recommend that anyone volunteer for the delivery. You won't be disapointed!

As far as dates, I personally am out if it is a Monday night, because, get this, I am taking a "Writing Short Fiction" class on Monday evenings! Huh? [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] :shocked: :grin:

Hopefully it will be on Tuesday, but whatever works best for the majority is what should be chosen. reeldick can bring the nametags! :grin:

[reeldick]

My heavy social calendar just seems to be wide open on any of those dates. Hmmm? Does that tell you I don't get out enough?
Count me in for any help you need and "I will bring the name tags."
You won't have to forget them this year, Jennie.

[Jennie@ifish]

Will I never ever be trusted again for name tags?
Hey! I had them at ifishstock, didn't I? :smile:

Jen

[reeldick]

Jen, you did well at ifishstock. That was a party to be proud of. The only bad part was that some people missed it. Too bad we can't get all that great food from ifishstock at the Christmas party.
Salmon, halibut, tuna, and on and on.

[Lucky Luke]

Count me in Pete, as you know, my back isn't as capable as most, but perhaps there is something I can help with. I know, I can supervise Mel! :grin: NoNo! Don't bonk it! Pack it!

[Tanner]

Pete,
My two boys and I will be glad to help with the loading and delivery.
Tanner

[greenbuttskunk]

Pete, I'm game to help load/unload, eat pizza, and meet some folks. The 8th works for me.
Looking forward to it.
GBS

[kayakfisher]

I would be interested in any of those eves...and would bring two of my own middle school aged boys to help if allowed.

I am new to this list...not only is this a great cause, it strikes me as a great way to meet some of the many people whose great postings I have read.

Mike

[Jennie@ifish]

This is encouraged as a total family event. Kids are very much encouraged to come, and to bring a gift for a less fortunate child, if they want to. It's kind of fun to bring the kids along to shop for the kids at the hospital, and then to come to the Pizza place and see the huge mound of toys!
:smile:
Jen

[blacktail]

I will be there again this year.

I should also be able to get a whole bunch of toys donated again this year.

Mike

[fishisabonus]

Mikie and I will be there! And you can count on us to help with the delivery! That "feeling" is one that you all should experience! I can't wait!

[lostpuppy]

My wife and I will be there. I can help with loading and delivery. Any of the date will work for me.

[Ryan Pultz]

Mondays would be cool a sunday night would be the Best but count me the wife and son in

[MacEFL]

I will be there as well. Any way I can help.

[Thumper]

Pete! Good news!! I checked with Dr. Atkins and he says that pizza doesn't have any carbs when you are collecting toys for kids. Yahoo!

Oh, but he also says to watch out for slick spots....

[Slowpie]

Bllelk and I had a great time last year getting to know some ifishers - count on us if it's a Monday night! The heap of toys was VERY impressive - let's make it bigger this year!!

[AuntyM]

I'm thinking I would very much like to attend the Christmas event this year. Not sure Caveman will be joining me, but count me in! :smile:

[Jennie@ifish]

Pin to the top is getting kind of crowded, but as soon as we figure out the snagging t shirt drama, (and have snag free rivers!) I will pin this to the top!
Jen

Originally posted by AuntyM:
I'm thinking I would very much like to attend the Christmas event this year. Not sure Caveman will be joining me, but count me in! :smile:

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">That would be awesome

[Jennie@ifish]

Aunty M, that would be great if you'd travel all the way down here to this event!
Jen

[Thumper]

Woweeee. Pizza, beer and chocolate cake!

[zigzag]

I have not had the pleasure to help out and would love to be a part of such a great event. My 6th grade daughter would also love to help out as she is doing similar work for her scouting badge. Put me on your list Pete for delivery, loading, etc... Mondays are probably best, but Tuesdays would also work. Not having done this before&lt; I will need more specific info, but those in charge could email me directly and not waste space on the post, thanks Jennie and those who make this possible!
Z Z

[skrimmy]

Jennie,

Count me in again if it's the 8th or 9th! I can't make it on the 1st. Looking foward to participating agin, last year was great. I'd be happy to load and unload the truck too.

[BrokeItOff]

For those of us out of the area, can we send money or presents? If so where to?

[ 10-18-2003, 10:57 AM: Message edited by: BrokeItOff ]

[love2fish]

I can help with just about anything, just let me know how, when and where.

love2fish

[norms gone fishing too]

I had to miss last years party due to work (ug}. will not miss this one {god willing and the crick don't rise too much}. will bring toys and consume mass pizza and one beer and some pop too.
Hope to see many ifishers there.

Norm

[Jennie@ifish]

TTT

[CATCH AND EAT]

We will be there. Can help if still needed Pete. Let me know.

[Smily]

The Smily clan would also like to attend as we did last year. We have Papa smily, Mama smily, Lil' smily and ity bity smily. :smile: :smile: :grin: :grin:

:smile: Smily :smile:

[Jennie@ifish]

OK. Got the toy wish list from Jessica.
Here it is:

Toy Ideas for Children
At Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital


Infants 0-1
Musical Teether
Musical Toys
Sassy Rattles
Sassy Smiley Face
Sassy Flipper Gripper
Safety First Fish-n-Rod Tub Toy
Beannie Babies


Toddlers 1-2
Medical Kit
Bump-n-Crash Cars
Fischer Price Toys
Age Appropriate Games
Large Blocks or Duplo blocks
Small stuffed animals


3 – 5 years
Play Dough Sets
Dinosaur Action Figures
Radio Control Tracker Remote
Bubbles and Accessories
Mr. Potato Head
Cars and Trucks
Matchbox Cars
Imaginary Theme Play Sets
Duplo Blocks
Especially Yours Newborn Doll
Dump & Load Action Wheels
Dora the Explorer
Rescue Heroes
Police/Fireman dress up
Hot Wheels Haulers


6 – 8 years
Pens, Crayons and Paper
Paint and Finger Paints
Arts & Crafts Projects
Barbie Dolls and Clothes
Baby Dolls and Clothes
Action Man Figres
Throwbots Legos
Stuffed animals
Robriders Technic legos
Metallic bead Pes
Kindergarten Baby
Dress Up Clothes
Transformers
Star Wars Command Figures
Mattel Hot Wheels Road Mechanics
Gundum Action Figures


9 – 10 years
Snap Together Model Cars
Craft Sets
Koosh, Soccer and Beach Balls
Dolls
Max steel
Lego’s
Clay


11 – 14 years
Remote Cars
CD Players/Boom Boxes
Gift Certificates for Videos, DVD’s and CD’s
Gift Certificates to Book, Music or Art Stores
Crafts


15 – 18 years
Boom Boxes or CD Players
Make Up
Fingernail Polish
Model Cars/Planes
Playing Cards
Gift Certificates for Videos, DVD’s and CD’s
Gift Certificates to Book, Music or Art Stores


Music for All in English or Spanish
Lullaby Tapes
Blank Tapes (for Recording Parents’ voices)
Storybook Tapes
Sing-a-Long Tapes
Classical
Rock n’ Roll
Blues and Jazz
Relaxing New Age
Holiday Music

Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital
2003 Program Wish List


Gift Certificates: Toys R Us, Kaybee Toys, Fred Meyer, Best Buy, Michael’s Crafts, any video store, bookstore, art supply store or music store.

Art and Craft Supplies: Fuzzy posters (felt pictures with marker sets), acrylic and fabric paints, child and adult size scissors, finger paint, markers, sketch books, small watercolor sets, complete art sets, crayons, oil pastels, artist quality paintbrushes, modeling clay, colored Sculpey Clay, clay tools, Playdough kits, glitter, metallic shiny paper, origami paper, watercolor and drawing paper, bead animal kits, bead necklace/earring kits, seed beads and beading supplies, cross stitching kits, friendship bracelet kits, sand kits, beaded flowers and butterflies kits, tattoo stickers and sticker books, small wooden model kits, construction paper, soap making kits, easy stitching kits, candle making kits, stencils, decoupage kits, painting kits, Kidcraft kits, white cotton t-shirts, rubber molds for crayon and Sculpey Clay, journals, gel pens, non-glue required models, stationary, and photo paper.

Manipulative Toys: Washable plastic or vinyl Infant mobiles, building sets, individual Lego kits and sets, K’nex, wooden puzzles, Road Mechanix kits by Mattel, Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, GI Joe Micro Machine, Transformers, ‘Sassy’ infant gift sets, musical toys, any infant toys especially with bright colors and lights and “teen” level manipulative activities. Small stuffed animals and beanie babies.

Dramatic Play: police play equipment, Tonka Fire figures, dress up clothing, Fisher Price dolls, baby dolls, GI Joe Dolls, Barbies, Barbie clothes and accessories, multicultural dolls, dolls that are pre-teen, Skipper Dolls, Workman tool sets, medical play or doctor kits, animal and dinosaur sets, felt kids, magnetic kits, play plastic food, bubbles and bubble trays, bubble wands, marbles, fingernail polish, hair clips and bows, chapstick, lip gloss.

Learning Materials: Science and nature kits, Telescopes, Star Theater, read-along stories on tape, books on tape for older patients, memory games, Woodkin brand dress up dolls and board games.

Books: Children’s Books in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, ect.

Sporting Equipment: Portable basketball hoop, suction cup basketball hoops and balls, sturdy three wheel trikes, foos ball table and balls, bicycle with training wheels for 4-5 year olds.

Entertainment: English or Spanish (Spanish videos are available to order at Suncoast Video) DVD and videotapes rated G thru PG13 for our closed circuit TV system, music CDs and portable CD players.

Games: Hand held Gameboys and Gameboy cartridges, hand held video games and playing cards

Cooking Supplies: Blender, chocolate chips, cake mixes, Crisco butter sticks, sprinkles, cooking pans of all sizes, wooden spoons, cake pans of all sizes, pot holders and dish towels.

Miscellaneous: Toddler cups, spoons and bowls. Holiday or seasonal decorations, streamers and wrapping paper for kids of all ages. Packaged licorice, sprinkles, beef jerky, cake mixes, brownie mixes.

Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital greatly appreciates donations of toys for our young patients. For health and safety reasons, please note that we are only able to accept new toys in their original packaging. At this time, we are in need of the toys listed above. If you have a new toy that you would like to donate that is not on this list, please contact Jessica Walsh at 503-413-2808..

[love2fish]

So, has a date been set? Only 64 days till Christmas. :grin:

love2fish

[Jennie@ifish]

I am waiting a call back from Pietros... or whatever it's called now.
No call back, last time I called. :depressed:

I'll try again today.

Jen

[Straydog]

Too far for me to travel but I would like to donate.

Can we get a shipping/mailing address for those of us out of the area?

[fishbait]

count me in to participate again this year. Hopefully I can help out more than last year.

[Jennie@ifish]

Send them to me! I'd love to show up in a sleigh full of toys!

Christmas For Kids
P.O. Box 3091
Bay City, Oregon
97107

Make sure the toys are unwrapped, and still in the box.

Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

phone line for VISA donations to Jessica is:

503-413-2808

You will be talking to Jessica, so she will know what ifish donations are. :smile:

FUN!

Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

This just in, from Jessica at the Hospital:

Hi All!


You all were amazing last year!


The hospital can be a scary place for our kids, we do our best to make our
hospital "kid friendly" but it is donations from groups such as yours that
enable us to give our kids and their families things to look forwarded to,
distractions from the fears that came with their time in the hospital. The
job of a child is to play.... our kids deserve to play...your gifts let them
do just that!


Thank you so much for your willingness to continue bringing joy to our
hospital! -Jessica

[Jennie@ifish]

I just spoke to the Pietro's gal. I am waiting for a call back, but she is reserving the room for up to 200. We will get a 15 percent disount on single orders, and a 25 percent, should we all order together.
There will be a space provided to stack all the toys,and a space for the truck out front.

Like I said, I have to wait for confirmation... but it looks like the 8th, and all of the above will be confirmed soon! Yippee!

I'm EXCITED! This is always SO fun!
Jen

[love2fish]

Yahoooooo! Jennie, we are talking December 8th, not November right.

[Pete]

And I'm maintaining a list for the Truck-ommittee. As time gets closer, I'll contact everyone with what we need to do and when we need to do it. If you want to help with the loading, driving or unloading, let me know. I'd like to make sure we have enough people to help when we get to the hospital for the delivery. It would also be very nice to have one person to act as official photographer so those who aren't there to help can see what they missed.

[Lucky Luke]

For all of us who havn't been there in the past, which Pietro's are you referring to? Unless I receive orders from Pete to convene at another local.

[Jennie@ifish]

Pietro's in Milwaukie. It does say that up above, doesn't it? I should check!
Jen

[SteelieSteve]

Count on us to be there. Just the 2 of us. It was great last year and hope for a bigger turn out this year. We all can't do enough to help out kids in the hospital at Christmas. Good pizza and great company too!

[Lucky Luke]

I don't think it does. Unless I missed it. [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img] Thanks Jennie. I'm looking forward to the event.

[Fast Action]

Need details on what needs to be done and cost for party etc. I would be happy to help if I can. Let me know. Helping others is always a good thing for evryone to do. My would also be willing to give her help as well.

[Pete]

Pietro's Pizza Restaurant

10300 SE Main Milwaukie

503.659.7770



[ 10-28-2003, 07:01 PM: Message edited by: Pete ]

[Jennie@ifish]

Yes, it is December 8th at 6:00 PM. Come early if you want to help set up!

We have been donated a truck AND driver from USF Reddaway. My brother works there.

Here is his quote:

"Jennie, USF Reddaway is commiting a driver and a truck to handle the donations for your Christmas gift party. I am sorry they came through for you as you know now that we can make sure all these toys get over to childrens Hospital instead of on the street corners for sale as you have done in the past."

He loves me. Can't you tell?
:smile: :smile: :smile:

I won't even tell you what I wrote back...

OHMYGOSH! He forwarded what I wrote to the big guy at the company! I think I'll DIE NOW! :blush:

Jen

[ 10-28-2003, 12:43 PM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]

[Jennie@ifish]

A huge thanks to Corirod and the Salty Dogs.

He is sending ifish the money from selling Burgees. That money will go towards presents for the kids!

I have asked Ocean Blue to help me, and we will be going on shopping sprees for the kids!! FUN!

Jen

[rags]

Count me in for any help. Just let me know where and when.

[Jennie@ifish]

December 8th, Monday night at 5:30 PM, at Pietro's Pizza in Milwaukie.

:smile:

Pete may need you early. He'll let you know!

Jen

[pearl]

Please add me to the help committee. Just let me know when, where and what to do.

Pearl

[Rubber Hooks]

Mt wife and I will attend
Tom aka Rubber Hooks