Community Team Leader

My Regional Supervisor decided to submit my name too be a Community Team Leader. I filled out the application, sent it to her. I agree to follow the rules and regulations of SA. Sent her a copy of my drivers license. I didn't think it was that big of a deal when she first asked me. Yet it is kind of like volunteering now moves up a notch.

Volunteering is just adopting soldiers, and writing letters. For some. There's a level we stick too. There are many ways SA supports the troops. Ways that I never realised, that were brought to my attention. The options are there because of Soldiers Angels. There are many organisations that support the troops. Yet for me, this was the one that worked best.

So many projects!! I am lucky I have an RS that is open too ideas. Even goofy ideas. She will try anything once. Just too get the experience. Come on! Lets try this!!
There are so many things too do over here. That can impact our Soldiers over there in a positive way. Promoting, seeking donations, educating, supporting.

Some people over here don't know what to think. The media is wishy washy. What we get on t.v. isn't half of the whole story. I noticed on the news last night, there were three negative stories about soldiers. Yet not one, about the positive things they are also accomplishing overseas. I don't believe people only want to hear and read about the negative things. There has to be a reason for all of this. A positive reason. How do we get that across to mary sitting in her living room only seeing the negative images floating by?

I have found people want to do things. People want to do something. Even if it is just that lady at my work, that everytime she bakes, she bakes for our SPC.
All this is going on!! What can I do?

Politics aside. For me there are no politics when it comes too supporting our armed forces. To let some soldier know they are appreciated. Some GET it. Some don't. I don't know if I get it at times. My intent, too be supportive, to educate. The soldiers life. I was never a soldier though. So I rely on those that have been there to educate me on the rules, and life. What is going on? The spin too all of this is mind boggling. We look at those iraqs overseas being manipulated and think it doesn't happen here. It does. It can often seem like a tennis match, this side or that. What do they think? What do the military personnel, those who have been there think? Ask questions, and I have found people are amazingly patient and kind. Will answer any question. I have many!!

I was reading an article a while back, someone irritated with the yellow ribbons. On peoples cars. I have one but because my car is basically plastic, I put it in my back window. That was the limit to my support! A prayer. I think they were irritated because they feel helpless. The world is spinning out of control. Soldiers are caught in the eye of the storm. One person can't do much? One person can do alot with the right intent. Luckily I have incredible role models to show me the way. I am supremely greatfull to fellow angels!! Patti as well, an incredible inspiration!!

I agree to uphold the rules and regulations of Soldiers Angels. Support in any positive way I can, our Armed Forces. Thank You to Soldiers Angels for giving me the opportunity!!