For several years, we have collected personal property for the patients at Haley VA Hospital in Tampa. Last year, in addition to smaller items, we donated several flat screen TV/s for patient dayrooms.

Harry Stimmel has been our squad leader for this project. Now, Geoff Morris has picked up the ball after Harry moved to Texas. Geoff asks that members and supporters bring “wish list” items requested by the patients to our next meeting scheduled forThursday, November 21, 2013 at 7:00 PM, 1781 Dr. Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL.

Most of the items are inexpensive so everybody can pitch in.

If you can not attend the next meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2013, contact Geoff to make arrangements to pick up the items. Geoff’s email is: geoffm@mwk-law.com

Every little bit helps a fellow vet. Of course, if you don’t live in the Sarasota, Florida area you can make a donation to FLVCS and earmark the funds for this project. If you have a question, contact the FLVCS treasurer, James Dirmann at: JDirm@aol.com

JAMES A. HALEY VA HOSPITAL

HOLIDAY WISH LIST

The following are suggested items for our holiday Gift Distribution that will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013, in the Hospital Auditorium at 8:00 am:

Books (may be audio)

Book lights

CD’s, (cassettes)

Combs

Cotton-balls

Deodorant

Emory Boards

Flashlights

Gift Cards

Hats/caps

Lotion

Magnifiers

Notepads

Pens

Puzzles

Q-tips

Razors (disposable)

Shampoo

Shaving cream

Socks (non-skid if ambulatory)

Sunscreen

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

T-shirts

Please keep in mind that this “wish list” represents some of our needs but does not represent all the items that you may want to consider.