Toys For TotsMarine Corps ReserveJuly 3, 2008From: Toys For Tots Coordinator, Fox Company,2nd Battalion, 25 MarinesTo: Andrew Walters, Rock For Tots NYSubj: REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZATION TO USE THE TOYS FOR TOTS NAMEThis year's Toys For Tots Christmas Campaign is going to be tougher than years past . Due to the recent deployment of our Reserve Marines, the success of our campaign is going to weigh heavily on the support and volunteers of our surrounding community. Last year, like years past we were able to utilize our Reserve Marines to collect, sort, and distribute toys for the families of our responsible area. Last Year that was approximately 67,000 toys.This year we are reaching out to our Marine Corps Leagues and community supports from past years to fill in as much as possible. Any Assistance we receive through fund raisers, local Marine & Navy Leagues, civilian and Veteran organizations,committees or groups is greatly appreciated.Rock For Tots NY has been a major contributor for the past 9 years. This Year Rock For Tots has some great ideas to help collect more toys in order to fulfill the ever growing toy requests.This Letter authorizes Andrew Walters and Rock For Tots New York to negotiate support and sponsorship under the Toys For Tots name for our local Albany NY Campaign.If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at(518) 489-4221 ext. 115Sincerely,Staff Sargeant Mary CastillaToys For Tots CoordinatorAlbany NYWHAT IS ROCK FOR TOTS:Rock For Tots is a toy drive to benefit The USMC Reserve Toys For Tots Campaign in Albany, NY. Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines (www.toysfortotsalbanyny.org) This Years Coordinator is Staff Sergeant Mary Castilla. If you have any Questions or Concerns, Please feel free to call(518-489-4221 ex: 115)....Rock For Tots NY began in 1999 when I was Commander of the Saratoga County Sons of The American Legion, and is supported by the Waterford, N.Y. American Legion Charles J. Brady Post #235 and also the Waterford, N.Y. VFW Memorial Post#5800. It has been said by several U.S. Marines that this is the largest event that benefits their Toys For Tots Program in Upstate New York.Rock For Tots is made up of several volunteers, making donations to support our program, or by giving their time one way or another. Rock For Tots takes place in Waterford ,N.Y. at Costanzo's Riverside Restaurant, located on Rt.'s 4 and 32 at the north end of Waterford. The Dates may change but it is always the Saturday before Thanksgiving.WE HELP KICK OFF " TOYS FOR TOTS " WITH A BANG!What Makes Rock For Tots NY such a big event?Rock For Tots actually Provides two Christmas parties.ROCK FOR TOTS NY ( Children's Christmas Party ):It is intended for children ages 12 and under- starting at 12 noon until 2 pm.We have entertainment provided by local clowns, magicians, Frosty the Snow Man, and Santa. Our local pizza shops , MR SUBB, and other local restaurants provide lunch for the children. THE admission for thr children is ..... A NEW UN-WRAPPED TOY !Thank You We had over 100 Children in Attendance and helped raised over 3000 toys...ROCK FOR TOTS NY:This is a party for the adults. Persons under 21 are welcome but must be accompanied by a RESPONSIBLE ADULT! Rock For Tots NY has many local bands and entertainers- entertaining our audience from 2pm until midnight. Some of our past performers have been: Johnny Rabb and the Jail House Rockers, Electric Lipstick, Ohms Law, Chantal Dominique, The Back 40 Band, Blue Creek, and Aged in The Hills,Cat Southern ( Australia), Van Preston (Nashville) Ohms Law , Harmony, Acoustic Trauma, The Outta Hand Band, Wylder, Electric Lipstick, John Morse Band, Tetonka,Carla Page, Costanzo's Riverside Restaurant provides an "ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET" from 4pm - 8 pm, and draft beverages are included during the event.In 2005 I had the idea of reaching out to the Music World and see what kind of support I could find to help us help toys for tots and our local less fortunate families. Raffle items from past events include; gift certificates from local businesses, a pair of tickets for the Kenny Rogers Christmas Show, and several autographed cd's and photo's and other items provided by celebrities.Since 2005 Parkway Music in Clifton Park NY has supported Rock For Tots NY by donating a Guitar to be autographed by National Artists. Others have sent in autographed cd's for raffle prizes,others have sent in auto graphed T-shirts ect.some of the artists I have had the opportunity to say thank you in person and get a photo with them. I have received a lot of support from my friends, " DJ Tommy The Maltman & Confederate Starz Artist Mgt. owner Sher Lefever. The artists that have supported Rock For Tots NY are as follows. Deana Carter, Chris Cagle, The Pirates of The Mississippi, Jeff Bates,"The Legendary" Ric Ocasek " The Cars" , Keith Anderson, Josh Gracin, Jaimie O'Neal, Neal McCoy, Blake Shelton, Gary Alan, Chantal Dominique, Leroy Parnell, Joanne Redding, Steve Azar, and Darryl Worley. Billy Ray Cyrus, Steve Azar, Sawyer Brown, Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, Jason Michael Carrol, Bucky Covington, Darryl Worley and Former WWE Pro Wrestler Ron Harris,Toby Keith, Yearwood, Phil Vassar, James Otto, Ashton Shepherd, Billy Currington and Eric Church. Bug MUSIC in Nashville Tn.,Chantal Dominique ( Nashville), Cat Southern ( Australia), Van Preston / (Nashville), The Wrenditions, The Clusters, The Murmaids, Nick Martin, Joe Dee & the Starliters, Harry Van & the Gold Tones, Vito Picone & the Elegants, Kenny Vance & the Planotones, Frank Iovino & the Five Boroughs, Larry Chance & the Earls, Terry Johnson's Flamingos, Herb Reed / Original Platters, Street Heart, George Galfo's Mystics, Tommy Bialoglow / Origanal Dupree, Herb Cox & the Cleftones, Veronica Ballestrini, Chantelle Paige, Kelci Paige, Julie Dubela, Project Charlie, The Bad Scene, Romulus Records, Tonya Watts.... *** We are currently planning this years event, so please stop back and see what's happening.***Where Does The Money Go? The $8.00 goes to Costanzo's to cover some of their expenses. A portion of the money from the raffles and 50/50 is set aside to cover program expenses. The rest is used to purchace toys for our local families in need of Christmas assistance. The USMC Res. Toys For Tots suplies some of the toys for the Waterford , NY Christmas Program, however they can't always fill the ages requested, so we purchase the needed toys and gifts.... We don't want to see any children go with out Christmas gifts. After Christmas, any money that is left is used for donations to local children's charities.NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT ROCK FOR TOTS NY IS ALL ABOUT.... COME AND JOIN THE PARTY.... STOP AND SAY HELLO TO OUR MARINES AND ENJOY THE BANDS, DANCING, FOOD, DRINKS PRIZES AND A 50/50. PLEASE ! TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT ROCK FOR TOTS NY !!! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ! ANDY .......................******* I can be contacted through Myspace.com or our NEW Official Website.: www.rockfortotsny.net I can be contacted through our new website. Thank You. Andy
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