59 MDW Top III

Cookin' w/the Top III at the Lackland Fisher House

Team,
On behalf of the Top III Community Service Committee, a huge thanks to all who participated in this month's outreach event on 11 Sep 12. Please take a moment to see pictures of our Cookin' w/the Top III dinner at the Lackland Fisher House. Teaming up w/the Univ. of Phoenix's outreach division, we were able to collect $500 in food to serve/feed 6 families in person and distribute leftovers to 20 other families amongst 3 houses. -- MSgt Jones

Team,
Next Top III Mtg - Thursday, 20 Sep 12, 1230 hrs on the WHASC 9th Floor, Classroom A. Please contact MSgt Ray-Jones (VP) or MSgt Epley (Treasurer) as MSgt Weary (Pres) & MSgt Kronk (Sec) are TDY through 28 Sep 12.

Team,
On behalf of the Top III Community Service Committee, the next community involvement event will take place this upcoming Tuesday, 11 Sep 12 w/Cookin' with the Top 3. We'll be heading over to the Lackland Fisher House to prepare a BBQ meal for up to 26 families. Meet up time is 1630 with dinner to be served @ 1800 f/b clean up at 1900. The meal will consist of grilled hot dogs/hamburgers and side dishes. At this time, we're looking for 15 volunteers to assist. If interested contact MSgt Jones @ 292-4308 or email, [email protected].

Team,
On behalf of the Top III Community Service Committee, thanks to all who supported our July event. We teamed with Operation Homefront to sort/package 4,700 back packs/school supplies for 7 independent cities across the state Texas. See attached photo and look for info on upcoming events -- MSgt Jones.

Top III members getting out and about

59 MDW Top III Community Service Activity Update for July:
Leaders, for the upcoming community outreach activity with Operation Homefront on 21 July, the attire will be jeans or shorts, t-shirt or polo shirt and closed toe shoes.

59 MDW Top III Community Service Activity for July:
Leaders, on behalf of the Top 3 community service team, MSgt(S) Shakia Knight is leading the fight this month against deficiencies in access to educational materials for children. Specifically, we will be joining forces with Operation Homefront of Texas to sort/pack school supplies for youth. See detailed info below. More info to come on attire, meeting time, etc. If intersted in volunteering, email MSgt(S) Knight before all the slots are filled! -- MSgt Jones

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Operation Homefront of Texas, 10157 IH 35 North, Suite A, San Antonio, TX 78233
# of Volunteers: 10 to 15
Type of Work: Sorting school supplies; warehouse

59 MDW Top III Community Service Activity Reminder:
SA Food Bank, Sat, 30 June 12 - Leaders, here is the address for the SA Food Bank: 5200 Old Highway 90 West | San Antonio, TX 78227
210-337-3663 | 800-246-9121
Easiest way I've found to get there is if you're coming from Sea World, stay on 151 and you'll see the Food Bank on the right. If you're coming from Randolph/highway 90, take the Sea World 151 exit then there will be an exit on the right for the Food Bank. On behalf of the Community Service Committee, thanks for supporting Top III initiatives in the community. - MSgt Jones

Leaders,
On behalf of the Top 3 Community Service Committee, our next activity is this Saturday, 30 June from 0900-noon at the SA Food Bank off of highway 90 E. Leading the charge against hunger in South Texas is MSgt Jennifer Tejada (lead SNCO) and she needs our support. We'll be working in the food bank's warehouse to sort food/prep food boxes that will be distributed to 500 support agencies to feed families in 16 counties. We require 30 volunteers and have 21 signed up, so we're almost there. If you wish to bring your kids, the age requirement is 8 yrs old. Please be there NLT 0845 to sign our group liability form and dress comfortably in T-shirts/polos, long or short pants and closed toe shoes. Recommend bringing a lightweat jacket or sweat shirt (in the past, we have gotten pulled to work in the freezer!!). To sign up simply contact MSgt Tejada at 671-9325 or email her. Thanks, MSgt Jones