Lewis & Clark Young Marines - Portland, OR

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< Sunday, September 12, 2010 >

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Grandparents Day
Grandparent's Day is celebrated in September, on the first Sunday following Labor Day. Founded by Marian McQuade, her primary purpose was to was to celebrate and and honor the lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to encourage grandchildren to inherit the wisdom and heritage from their grandparents. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter made it a national holiday.

09:00 AM - 15:00 PM

Community Service: Poppy Drive

DATE: Sunday, 9/12/10
LOCATION: Mill Plain Fred Meyer right there by the Elks
TIME: (a) 0900 to 1200 OR (b) 1200 to 1500
DUTIES: helping the veterans sell poppies to the store patrons in honor of 9/11
Uniform of the Day: cammie alphas
YMs Needed: 4 YMs each shift each store

YMs are to meet directly at the Fred Meyer store they signed up for. Parental supervision is required. Staff will NOT be on deck for this community service.

Please bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Eat breakfast and/or lunch prior to attending so you are performing at top speed.

If you are interested in your YM working this community service, please send return email and indicate which shift.