Mrs. Reidy,
Good afternoon Ma'am. I am the DSTB, 1st Armored Division
Communications Officer and a primary staff member to LTC Turner. LTC Turner
appointed me as the officer to organize the distribution of the baskets received
in the mail from Operation Basket Drop.
LTC Turner briefed me on the Operation. What a wonderful, caring and
creative way to send comfort items to the junior enlisted female Soldiers as
they have had to adapt to such big changes in their lives. I have also checked
out the information on the Georgia Basketry website and have seen a sample of
the care packages that have come through (very beautiful craftsmanship!).
I am honored to be able to distribute these baskets to the female
Soldiers of our Battalion. LTC Turner has basically given me the opportunity to
expand on his vision of distribution. I would definitely love to have any
pictures you may have Ma'am of the GBA and/or Gwinnett Basket Weaver's Guild and
its members. Sometimes it is nice to put pictures of the hard work put into the
care packages so that we can allow for a more memorable experience. Also, any
emails or letters to the Soldiers receiving these packages from members who
participated in Operation Basket Guild are also be welcomed. I think that this
is a wonderful program and I want to make this more personal for these Soldiers
and allow them to really appreciate the baskets, feel the support from the home
front, and see all the hard work put into them. We are looking to do the
distribution on July 04, 2010.
Thank you again Ma'am to you and the rest of the contributors for
committing yourselves to empowering the young women of our Battalion through
your gifts of appreciation. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank
you.
Very Respectfully,