Hi everyone,
                      
Below is a note from Deborah which most of you do know, 
                        but some of you may not. I am sure that all of us want 
                        to help in some small way. If you do you can bring something 
                        to our meeting on April 2nd. Those of you who do not attend 
                        the meeting but still want to contribute to our troops, 
                        you can send the items to me directly and I will get them 
                        to Deborah.
                      Love, 
                      Dawn
                        58 Rockywood Lane
                        Baltimore, MD 21221
                      
                        Greetings to all,
                      Most of you are aware of my own personal connection to 
                        the War in the Iraq.  Everyone has been so great 
                        in their prayers and warm thoughts for Tim's safe return. 
                        I have had many people come to me and ask if there's anything 
                        they can do, well I finally have an answer!
                      I am beginning to collect supplies that I will personally 
                        send to the 914th 
                        Air Lift Group through the United States Air Force Reserves. 
                        I don't want 
                        anyone to feel obligated to this, it's just a small way 
                        to give back to the 
                        troops.
                      At the bottom of this page is a list of items that are 
                        being requested by the troops all over the Middle East. 
                        If you give them to me by April 5, 2003 I will take care 
                        of sending everything over. I have an address of where 
                        to send the packages. With Passover, and Easter approaching 
                        I can't think of a better Easter basket than a few care 
                        packages for the troops.
                      Please feel free to pass this to others, the more supplies 
                        gathered the better!
                      Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers!
                      Love,
                        Deb
                      batteries, AA, D
                        tapes, CD's
                        travel games
                        twizzlers candies
                        crossword puzzles
                        books, novels
                        magazines,
                        playing cards
                        paper, envelopes, pens
                        stamps (non-patriotic)
                        disposable cameras
                        wash rags
                        black sunglasses (plain, no brand names)
                        hairbrushes, combs
                        nail clippers
                        sewing kits
                        chapstick
                        cotton balls
                        sunscreen
                        disposable razors
                        toothbrushes, toothpaste
                        drygoods/food
                        ravioli, pop-top cans
                        tuna kits, pop-top
                        zip lock baggies
                        soap/shampoo
                        instant coffee/tea/hot chocolate
                        granola bars
                        sunflower seeds
                        playing cards
                        fly swatters
                        beef jerky
                        dental floss
                        mouthwash
                        baby wipes
                        q-tips
                        waterless hand sanitizer
                        tissues-heavy duty
                        toilet paper
                        eye drops
                        saline nasal spray
                        deodorant
                        hand lotion
                        individual packets Tylenol
                        candy-heat resistant
                        gum
                        cereal in small boxes
                        battery powered fans with extra batteries