Volunteering

Discussion in 'Non Surf Related' started by antoine, Oct 21, 2018.

  1. DosXX

    DosXX Well-Known Member

    Mar 2, 2013
    No, it's an annual fall event: mid-Sept to early Dec.

    Have also served a chairman for our Knights of Columbus council's fund raining charity supporting mentally disabled children.

    Wife daughter and I have done dune planting restoration along the beach at Dam Neck that the National Aquarium runs here every few years. Will be doing so again this weekend. Hardest thing about that for me that is getting distracted watching the surf.

    I plan to get involved in the Virginia Master Naturalist certification and volunteer program after I retire at the end of this year.
    http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/
     
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  2. LongIslandBro

    LongIslandBro Well-Known Member

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    Jul 21, 2017
    Is this the “virtue signaling” thread or what?
    Anyway, I teach elementary kids.
    Two days a week before school I host a basketball camp from 7:15 to 8 am.
    Salvation Army is my charity of choice (for feeding and clothing my grandpa during the Great Depression- LIBro doesn’t forget where he came from).
     
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  3. DosXX

    DosXX Well-Known Member

    Mar 2, 2013
    I don't think the purpose of this thread is to toot our own horns. It's a nice to read something of a more positive nature and to see that our considerations and interests involve something more than just ourselves. I'm impressed.
    I believe that as one gets older and the nest is empty, one often feels the need and has the time to give back.
     
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  4. foamieswithmyhomies

    foamieswithmyhomies Well-Known Member

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    Sep 18, 2014
    this thread makes me think everyone on this forumme isn't all degenerates. I don't like it one bit
     
  5. antoine

    antoine Well-Known Member

    Mar 10, 2013
    still Kudos to all of you!!! And who knew Chavez was such a giving person Im so judgementalLOL

    WE need a good mix of everyone to make this forum work, even the degenerates!
     
  6. MrBigglesworth

    MrBigglesworth Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2018
    I kick puppies when no ones watching
     
  7. MrBigglesworth

    MrBigglesworth Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2018
    And whose to say we can’t be BOTH - generous and still degenerate... it even has some of the same sounds and letters.
     
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  8. ChavezyChavez

    ChavezyChavez Well-Known Member

    Jun 20, 2011
    I may be a grumpy old miserable D-bag, but I'm a giving grumpy old miserable D-bag.
     
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  9. ChavezyChavez

    ChavezyChavez Well-Known Member

    Jun 20, 2011
    I was inspired by drill instructors and the old ladies who were in the Prison Society that helped me get a proper edumacation.
     
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  10. MrBigglesworth

    MrBigglesworth Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2018
    You actually don’t come across like that if the person isn’t a sensitive pantywaist - you come across pretty cool. Few things better than being a straight shooter.
    And let’s be honest, a DI is one hell of a life changing role model
     
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  11. antoine

    antoine Well-Known Member

    Mar 10, 2013
    Yeah! Well do you get paid for it or do you do it for free? LOL
     
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  12. DosXX

    DosXX Well-Known Member

    Mar 2, 2013
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  13. Yankkee

    Yankkee Well-Known Member

    Nov 8, 2017
    The Shred Machine...??
     
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  14. smitty517

    smitty517 Well-Known Member

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    Oct 30, 2008
    From one DoD colleague to another - thank you. Most dont know how hard that job is. You da man
     
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