Honor Their Sacrifices
State President, Lucas Borncamp has chosen Operation Gratitude for
his state program.  The mission of Operation Gratitude is to lift troops'
morale, and bring a smile to their faces by sending care packages to
service members overseas.  The care packages contain food, toiletries,
entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation, all wrapped
with good wishes of love and support.

Through the Collection Drives, Letter Writing Campaigns and
Donations of requested items or funds for shipping expenses, Operation
Gratitude provides civilians anywhere in America a way to express their
respect and appreciation to the men and women of the U.S.militgary in
an active, hands-on manner.

Operation Gratitude is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer corporation
funded entirely by private donations.

Operation gratitude accepts items two times a year ONLY, October
1-December 5 for the Holiday Drive and April 15-May 15 for the
Patriotic Drive.

All items and letters can be shipped or delivered between October
1-December 5 and from April 15-May 15 to:

Operation Gratitude/California Army National Guard
17330 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, California  91406
ATTN:  Charlie Othold:  818,.437.6201

Access the website to learn more about the items of need for the
service men and women.  www.opgratitude.com/wishlist.php
Lucas Borncamp
State President
2008-2009