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" ALERT ALERT ALERT ! Exciting News. Our PIR 11-01-13 Group will be having a raffle at Sarges Meet & Greet. ......

This project is for PIR group 11-01-13

Just because the government shut down doesn't mean us Navy Moms Navy Dads, Grandparent's, Girl friends Boy friends, Husbands and Wives.. should do the same. Anyone that would like to put together a basket filled with items from your home state to represent your home state or items you have crafted,baked or borrowed and forgot to return to the neighbor that moved. You can bring it to the Meet and Greet and have it raffled off. With all the proceeds going to Sarge and his wife. They provide and purchase the food, nothing is donated. Sarge will also make a donation to cards for recruits with money raised from the raffle. Pay it forward, Pay it forward. The basket can represent your home state. We can have many different baskets with many different things in them. Sports items, Challenge Coins. Blue Candles. The possibilities are endless. Each raffle ticket will be $ 5.00 or 5 for $ 20.00. Really it is what ever you want to bring and there is a dollar store and a Walmart right across the street for people to buy baskets if flying in. You can use gift bags and even buckets. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Time to have some fun.

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Permalink Reply by Abucking on October 1, 2013 at 10:39pm

Great idea! Thanks for all the work!

Permalink Reply by 503 808 on October 1, 2013 at 11:41pm

If you are not sure what the meet and greet is here is the information...........

SARGE'S MEET AND GREET

WELCOME NAVY MOMS-DADS-FRIENDS-FAMILY

Please join my wife and I for our FREE MEET AND GREET at the Sundance Saloon every Thursday from 5:30PM - 9:00PM when there is a P.I.R. Please join our face book page by searching on face book for "PIR 11-01-13"

FREE DINNER FOR YOUR SAILOR AT SELECTED RESTAURANTS. I WILL HAVE COUPONS AT THE MEET AND GREET.

Proudly sponsored by my wife and I; and the Sundance Saloon.

Tons of information. Ways to save money while in the area. Other goodies you won’t find on other websites or at other meet and greets.

My wife and I are the ones who purchase/make this food for you ….we do this each week for each PIR group. Sundance Saloon doesn’t charge us to rent the space…that is their gift to the Navy families! I don’t charge you for this food either….it is a free meal; however, if you wish to make a donation to help defray our costs since this is out of pocket for us, that would be greatly appreciated. There will be a donation box there at the Meet and Greet buffet table. This is strictly voluntary on your part! We would love to have you come join us!”

Since this is a private event, all ages are admitted. Please be responsible and have I.D. ready when ordering from the bar. No one under 21 is allowed to consume any alcoholic beverage.

AGENDA

5:30 PM Guests arrive - cash bar

6:15 PM Buffet line is opened. We serve - Pasta, Fried Chicken, Sausage and Peppers, Meatballs, Olive Garden Bread Sticks, fruit trays, salad and brownies. During dinner there will be a film on Boot Camp, Battle Stations 21, and the continuous slide show on what to expect this weekend

6:50 PM - Pledge of Allegiance

7:00 PM - Tribute to veterans and National Anthem

7:10 PM - 7:50 PM - Overview of slides that were shown during dinner including shortcuts to graduation hall which will save you an hour of waiting on line at Buckley road.

7:50 PM – 9:00 PM – Q & A session and sign-ups for shuttles to P.I.R.

If you need any additional information contact me at

847-212-0246. You can find me on face-book by searching for “Sarge John L. Spadaro” and feel free to add me as a friend.

God Bless your family and The United States Of America

Permalink Reply by CatMom509 on October 2, 2013 at 2:42am

Awesome idea!! Past PIR groups have done state gift baskets and have really blessed Sarge and his wife immensely. Also, it was great fun to see what people put in their baskets and for the winners to see the goodies that they won~~

By the way, what will be the value of the items per gift basket? Past baskets have had a value of $25 - $30?

Permalink Reply by 503 808 on October 2, 2013 at 7:43am

There is no price limit on the on the baskets. Its what you can afford, be creative. If your state is being represented already, Its okay to have more then 1 from each state. People have different perspectives on where they live in each state. Or possible your a Craftier, Baker, Memory Maker, or a Woodsmen. Show off your talents. It doesn't have to be state related it just needs to be fun. Who knows you might be able to pick up a Holiday gift or too. if you say well I can't bring a basket..You don't have to make a basket to participate, you could buy a raffle ticket and contribute that way.All the money will go to a good cause. Pay it forward. Please spread the word.

Thank you CatMom

Permalink Reply by 503 808 on October 2, 2013 at 7:55am

We are up to 5 Will you be 6 ? We have Kansas, Washington, Oregon, Ohio and Florida so far.If your state is already being represented. Feel free to represent still . We all have different perspectives of where we live. Or you could do one on based on your likes/child's likes etc. Just have fun with it. Pay it forward its for a good cause. Please help spread the word. Wouldn't want anyone to miss out on the fun.

Permalink Reply by Dorothea on October 2, 2013 at 10:51am

GREAT POST ......... It is VERY exciting to see all the baskets that come in. Wine was a big hit. It was called our over 21 table : ) ....

Permalink Reply by 503 808 on October 2, 2013 at 10:57am

Tahnk you Dorthea Here that folks wine was a big hit. Hint,Hint. LOl

Permalink Reply by 503 808 on October 2, 2013 at 11:00am

OMG! can you say excitement. I can't even type. Lets try this again. Thank you Dorthea. Hear that folks. Wine was a big hit folks. Hint.hint. LOL

Permalink Reply by Lisa Ship 02 DIV 901 on October 2, 2013 at 1:13pm

Can you tell tell me what time & where Sarges meet & greet is. We are driving from PA. Taking it in 2 days so, I'd love to attend & bring a basket but I dont know if we'll arrive on time..

Permalink Reply by 503 808 on October 2, 2013 at 1:28pm

Lisa Thank you Hope this helps. We are also having a Halloween costume contest for the kids. So bring the dressed up and a bag of candy to pass out if you can.