Salvation Army-Delta Corps YARDSALE

We are moving and need to sell excess furniture, if you are interested or know of someone who might be, please send them "on over"....

Kiwanis-Oakley Monday Night Aug 1, 2011

Ruth Buzzard will be speaking to the Kiwanis in Oakley this Monday evening at 6:30pm at the Round Table Pizza on Main St. in Oakley. We wish her luck in recruiting some chaperons for our Christmas Season.  It is so important for the youth of today to be lead by the adults, only through the hands on experience can the children learn the true meaning of community spirit.

BIG Thank you to the Brentwood LIONS

A BIG thank you to the Brentwood Lions for a generous donation of $100.00 for our upcoming Christmas Season AND for allowing us to speak about our need for chaperones.


We had at least eight sign ups last Wednesday, July 20. Ruth Buzzard and I explained our program and how the proceeds benefit East County Residents ONLY.   


We would like to speak to more organizations and we need YOUR help in doing so. If you belong to an organization that would allow us to speak we would be very GRATEFUL.  We must start now to have a program in place before Oct 15. That means lots of scheduling  between Adults and High Schoolers.


We cannot approach the students until we know what the adults can contribute. Please contact either myself, mj at (925) 382 8743 or Major Jackie at (925) 525 0324

it's time to get the PUSH ON

Its that time of year!!! We need help getting chaperons for our High school Students this bell ringing season. We have changed things up a bit and want to emphasize the need of Adults steering our young people in their community involvement.

I am happy to say Ruth Buzzard and myself will be addressing the Brentwood Lions on this very subject July 20. If any of our readers can help us speak to groups about chaperoning we would very MUCH appreciate your endorsements...

THINGS ARE STEAMING AHEAD!!!!

WELLLLLLL, things have gotten off to a grand start here at SA-DC. We have a lot of new members for the Advisory Board and would like a few more... there are so many things that need to be done.

We have three committees in place and would now like some volunteer help to make it all happen for OUR East County.  Anyone interested in being on one of three committees that are now established?  

They are: 

1. Volunteer Committee (finding adults to chaperon middle/high school students during bell ringing season) as well as speaking to the various schools.. Linda Vogelgesang and Dane Dearlove, Co-Chairs

2. Events Committee: Nov 5 kickoff and Brentwood Christmas parade.  Emily Slatten- Chair

3. Grant Research Committee:  Help research and formulate plans for available grants.  Barbara Cowan- Chair

We have lots of good ideas and the know how to make it happen, help is what we need plenty of.. soooo that being said, how about calling either MJ (925) 382 8743-cell or Major Jackie (925) 525 0324 and find out how you may be of service.

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WOW!!! What a DAY

Attended an All Day Seminar on Grant Writing that was sponsored by Supervisor Federal Glover, it was GREAT!!  I have attended a few classes/seminars and this was EXCELLENT... David Fraser and Lavonna Martin really know their stuff.  I have been inspired not just for the grant writing but what ideas it stimulated for our Salvation Army East County. 

We are looking for committee volunteers that will be chaired by board members... anybody interested in helping this years projects for YOUR East County neighbors?

Please call Major Jackie at 525 9324 or me mj at 382 8743-cell... we will be happy to answer any questions.

IF ANYONE IS A RETIRED RESEARCH TYPE, HOW ABOUT GIVING US A HAND IN THE GRANT RESEARCHING DEPARTMENT??????  You would have a willing "minion".. ME... mj

Board Meeting, Feb 9, DHSC, 6:30pm

We are having our first 2011 Board meeting on Feb 9, Wednesday, 6:30pm at Diamond Hills Sports Club, would you like to attend and see what we are all about??? We are recruiting for our Advisory Board who can make a difference in East Contra Costa County for those less fortunate.  YOU are cordially invited to attend.

Our Tea on Feb 5 was very productive, so many great ideas that we want to implement as soon as we have a committee... lots going on. Come join us and see how you can help..