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Prof. Salt · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 5:13 pm Post subject: Coast Guard Support

I've been watching the news about Coast Guard rescues and I realized these guys aren't even getting paid right now, but they are out there doing their job and helping others. I want to do something to help the rescuers. My idea was for those of us interested to drop off HEB gift cards, gas cards, or Visa gift cards so they can buy what they need until the checks start coming again. If you're in the Corpus area, Roy's and Fin Factory have volunteered to serve as drop-off spots, and the CG Senior Chief for NAS Corpus Christi has agreed to pick up donations and get them to those who have been hit hardest. If you are in another area, find a way to donate to your local Coasties. They could use a hand right now and they'll appreciate the support!

Central Scrutinizer · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 5:47 pm Post subject:

USCGC George Cobb. San Pedro, CA. My youngest daughter's Duty Station.

This hits home, but she is good financially for now.

Mr. President, HOLD FAST AND BUILD THAT WALL [apologies for adding politics into this post, but I have skin in this game]. Evil or Very Mad

deputydawg · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:47 pm Post subject:

Great idea! I will be honored to help them!

Shalor · Horse Mullet Joined: 28 Apr 2006 Posts: 180

Good idea Prof Salt.People should get paid that go to work.I will stop by Roy

Prof. Salt · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:09 am Post subject:

To all who help, thank you! The response so far has been great, I just hope we can raise enough to make things easier for those caught in the middle of a situation through no fault of their own.

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Great Idea, the Orange Doelfin Copter cruised over me while fishing PINS. I love seeing those.
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Donnie · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:49 am Post subject:

Prof. Salt · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:55 am Post subject:

Thanks Donnie! ...if you walk out with a bag of goodies that's not on me though Very Happy

Donnie · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:10 am Post subject:

Prof. Salt · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:10 pm Post subject:

I'm going to close the collection efforts Friday afternoon. The pay checks should be arriving Monday for Coast Guard members, so by the time Friday's donations get to the right hands, checks will be following very soon after. We have already raised over $3,000 for the local folks, and it has been enough to help them get through the lean time and keep food on the table. For all those who donated, thank you for helping!