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Understanding war, Supporting troops
ISSUE: Supporting troops.
BACKGROUND: A PA group from Dakota Meadows Middle School wanted
to let Minnesota troops know that they are appreciated for
their service. With their coach, who has served in the Navy
herself, they worked together to send a tangible “Thank
you” to the troops on one fleet in the Persian Gulf.
PROJECT
STEPS
- Contacted Navy person on a ship in the Persian Gulf
- Created
a banner that hung in the lunchroom at the school so that
students could write messages to the troops
- Sent the banner
along with digital cameras so the troops could take pictures
of their environment and surroundings
- Raised funds for care packages
by contacting Hy-Vee grocery store to see if they would donate
flowers that the PA group would sell at a dance – the
group raised over $200.00
- Exchanged emails with troops
- Created list of supplies to send
to troops, shopped and sent care packages to the troops
RESULT: The Support for Troops group learned a lot about local
Minnesotans who are serving in the Persian Gulf. They exchanged
information and sent support
to the troops by sending them a large banner with personal messages and
care packages. They successfully raised money by soliciting donations
from the local
grocery store. They hope to meet the individuals when they return. |
