Post by Volund Starfire on Nov 15, 2011 18:09:27 GMT -5
Cloud City Garrison of the 501st Legion and Kashyyyk Base of the Rebel Legion would like to invite you to one of our biggest events of the year. Salvation Army Bell Ringing in Portland, Oregon.
What: 7th Annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Where: Downtown at Macy's at 621 SW 5th Ave. We'll have the same 2 doors we've had most years, so we'll be between 5th & 6th Ave on Morrison.
When: Saturday, December 17th from 11:00am* to 1:00pm**
Details: See below...
(*Event starts at 11:00, but meet up prior to that around 10:15am in the parking area to gear up. We pick up the collection kettles around 10:45am.)
(**If the weather is good, we can go longer--until 2:00pm.)
Parking:
The parking garage is at the ODS Tower on 3rd. It is between Alder and Morrison, so as you're driving south on 3rd (the only way you can go), the garage will be on your left almost directly after you pass the Alder intersection. It's a steep ramp up just past the corner. Once you're in, wind yourself up to the 5th floor, and park as close as you can to the Street Elevators (not the Office Elevators). There is a sign denoting both. This is a quiet, warm sort of garage usually, so it's good for costume changing. Plus there are no windows or outsiders floating around in there. I believe it's $4 to park on the weekends. From there, we just walk up Morrison to pick up the donation kettles and head to our posts.
SW Alder St & SW 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97204
Details:
Salvation Army supplies the kettles, bells, and ID badges. We will have 2 sites again this year, one at each entrance to Macy's, so once we get suited up I'll be looking for a volunteer to be responsible for the other kettle. The two doors are located about a 1/2 block apart, and within sight of one another, so most people can roam back and forth very easily.
Since this is a high-visibility event, let's stick with "formal" costuming standards as a guideline and official members only please. Kids are very welcome to brave the cold and ring as well, but just apply the same costuming standards. Jawas, Ewoks, Padawans, Anakin Podracers are ok, but mini-Vaders and mini-troopers aren't. Jawas and Ewoks are really big hits at this event! If you have any questions, just let me know.
The Salvation Army is very excited about having us back to help with bell ringing again this holiday season. We generate significant revenue for this cause each year. From $870 in 2005 to $1,224 in 2007, down to a tough economic dip at $728 in 2008, and down a little lower to $406.96 last year, so hopefully we can raise the bar back up again. Still, that's pretty amazing if you think about the fact that we're only out there 2 hours or so. And if we have a Vader and a Chewie, that really helps get the money flowing! (hint... hint...)
So be sure to come out and enjoy this fun trooping event!! For those of you who have never done this, it's a very fun event with a lot of buzz and a tremendous crowd draw. Lots of pictures and smiling faces
BTW - The Salvation Army really enjoys our support and we are by far their biggest bell ringing presence. They get a lot more than just the money from our volunteer work too. There is a lot of exposure, positive feedback, and joy. They go out of their way to get us this spot and it's pretty clear that we're very special in their book and they truly appreciate our support.
Roster:
Jason (501) - The Sith Ghost of Christmas Future (Darth Nihilus)
Katie (RL/501) - Senatorial Leia or Visas Marr
Rick (RL) - Chewie Claus
Ralph (501) - Santa Scout + X-mas Jawa's
Steve (501) - The Boba that Stole Christmas
Christy (501/RL) -
What: 7th Annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Where: Downtown at Macy's at 621 SW 5th Ave. We'll have the same 2 doors we've had most years, so we'll be between 5th & 6th Ave on Morrison.
When: Saturday, December 17th from 11:00am* to 1:00pm**
Details: See below...
(*Event starts at 11:00, but meet up prior to that around 10:15am in the parking area to gear up. We pick up the collection kettles around 10:45am.)
(**If the weather is good, we can go longer--until 2:00pm.)
Parking:
The parking garage is at the ODS Tower on 3rd. It is between Alder and Morrison, so as you're driving south on 3rd (the only way you can go), the garage will be on your left almost directly after you pass the Alder intersection. It's a steep ramp up just past the corner. Once you're in, wind yourself up to the 5th floor, and park as close as you can to the Street Elevators (not the Office Elevators). There is a sign denoting both. This is a quiet, warm sort of garage usually, so it's good for costume changing. Plus there are no windows or outsiders floating around in there. I believe it's $4 to park on the weekends. From there, we just walk up Morrison to pick up the donation kettles and head to our posts.
SW Alder St & SW 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97204
Details:
Salvation Army supplies the kettles, bells, and ID badges. We will have 2 sites again this year, one at each entrance to Macy's, so once we get suited up I'll be looking for a volunteer to be responsible for the other kettle. The two doors are located about a 1/2 block apart, and within sight of one another, so most people can roam back and forth very easily.
Since this is a high-visibility event, let's stick with "formal" costuming standards as a guideline and official members only please. Kids are very welcome to brave the cold and ring as well, but just apply the same costuming standards. Jawas, Ewoks, Padawans, Anakin Podracers are ok, but mini-Vaders and mini-troopers aren't. Jawas and Ewoks are really big hits at this event! If you have any questions, just let me know.
The Salvation Army is very excited about having us back to help with bell ringing again this holiday season. We generate significant revenue for this cause each year. From $870 in 2005 to $1,224 in 2007, down to a tough economic dip at $728 in 2008, and down a little lower to $406.96 last year, so hopefully we can raise the bar back up again. Still, that's pretty amazing if you think about the fact that we're only out there 2 hours or so. And if we have a Vader and a Chewie, that really helps get the money flowing! (hint... hint...)
So be sure to come out and enjoy this fun trooping event!! For those of you who have never done this, it's a very fun event with a lot of buzz and a tremendous crowd draw. Lots of pictures and smiling faces
BTW - The Salvation Army really enjoys our support and we are by far their biggest bell ringing presence. They get a lot more than just the money from our volunteer work too. There is a lot of exposure, positive feedback, and joy. They go out of their way to get us this spot and it's pretty clear that we're very special in their book and they truly appreciate our support.
Roster:
Jason (501) - The Sith Ghost of Christmas Future (Darth Nihilus)
Katie (RL/501) - Senatorial Leia or Visas Marr
Rick (RL) - Chewie Claus
Ralph (501) - Santa Scout + X-mas Jawa's
Steve (501) - The Boba that Stole Christmas
Christy (501/RL) -