This
went out in email to Space Systems/Loral employees...
For the past 13 years, Jennifer Cullenbine
(a.k.a. Queen Elf) and her family, have headed up a non-profit organization
called The Family Giving Tree program. This gifting program has added to the
holiday season's joy by contributing thousands of presents to disadvantaged
kids, families, and the homeless. For the past 13 years SS/L Elves have made
'magic' happen. We want to do it again, and we need your help. Read below
and please consider being an Elf this year.
A
Giving Heart
by
Joan Williams
“Did
you hear what they're saying?”, Benjamin Elf did exclaim.
“Family Giving Tree time is near and they're taking down names,
of those who profess to have “giving hearts”, you see?”
(“Giving
Hearts” are full of wonder and generosity.)
No
special talent is needed…you don't have to sing
But a requirement, I'm sure, is the joy that you bring
…to the children in need with no hope to see,
…to the families wondering what to put under the tree,
…to the homeless who are trying their best to survive,
…to the Cullenbines, you help them keep Love alive.
What better way to express how you feel?
Be a Family Giving Tree Elf! Experience holiday spirit that's real!
Some
ideas we have heard mentioned ...
- "We don't put up a Holiday Tree, so we like to hang our gift cards
on Holiday Wreaths and garland we string around the office."
- "We hang our gift cards around our cubicles, using ribbon."
- "We put a sampling of our gift cards into a spreadsheet and post it
on our intranet. This way, people get an idea of what the cards are all about
and are more likely to walk the distance to the lobby and pick up a card or
two!"
From
Arlene Brown at California Casualty Insurance ...
We have two things planned:
1. A silent auction (combined with
a pot luck). Last year one department held an open house for a full day. They
had lots of goodies to eat and several tables worth of donated and home made
items to sell. Each item had a sign up sheet in front of it with a starting
price. The highest bidder at the end of the day got the item. It was fun to
have a bidding war too, as I was involved in one and won out. Actually on
two items. There were all kinds of things, from books/puzzles/calendars to
a tea pot, kitchen items...all kinds of things. This year we're doing it company
wide. Each floor/department will host a specific type of food, and have their
own tables of goods for sale. Haven't worked out the details yet but all proceeds
will go for gift tags from the tree. Last year was the first time the sale
had been promoted outside that one department, and it was a huge success.
2. Book Fair. For the past few years
we've had a book vendor come on site for two days (this year we're cutting
it back to just one). He sells all kinds of books and gift items. This year's
fair is the end of this month, and we get back 10% of the profits he takes
in. As last year, that 10% will go towards gift tags. The year before the
vendor donated a scooter, which at that time was a very popular item. Last
year he donated a few books. That is in addition to the 10%, so he's very
supportive.
If
you have any ideas or suggestions to share with your fellow Hosts, please email
them to Info@FamilyGivingTree.org.
We will gladly post them to this website. Thank you!
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