Toys For Tots - Beach Burger - Friday, December 4, 2009

**JonW** · 10-01-2009, 01:43 AM

SoCalLX - Toys For Tots - Toy Drive

It's that time of the year again! December 4th is the last Beach Burger Meet-n-Greet of the year and it will also be our 3rd Annual Toys For Tots drive.

We are already confirmed to have the United States Marine Corps in attendance again, so we look forward to seeing everyone at a Holiday Spirited Beach Burger Meet-n-Greet. Thanks to all those that donated prizes last year as that event turned out to be HUGE and a wonderful way to end the monthly meets. With everyones support, this year will end up being just as big. We all know how busy things get when Summer is over, so this will give everyone a great reason to get out to our December gathering. Make your plans now for this night!

If for some reason you cannot make the December meet but would still like to donate a toy, I will have collection bins at Beach Burger on November 6th. Our Marine representatives will attend the event in December to collect the toys for distribution.

If you would like to make a cash donation directly to Toys for Tots, you can do so right through their website at http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/default.asp .

Here's a few rules from one of the Toys For Tots FAQ's:

Q : What kinds of toys are not allowed?
A : No Toys with military theme. No Toys related to weapons/law enforcement type toys. No Toys with candy. No used toys. No stuffed animals or teddy bears. No chemicals (i.e. experimental labs, acid, crystal projects, etc.). The Toys For tots program do not allow these toys. The Toys For Tots of the Marine Corps reserve will not distribute toys fitting this description that are donated to the program to children. Instead, these toys will be donated to another charity organization.

Q : What kind of toys can I donate?
A : New, unwrapped toys preferably around the $10 or above price range. It is unsafe to distribute dangerous or dirty toys that could cause injury or illness to a child.

Q : What ages of children are eligible to receive toys?
A : National rules and guidelines permit distribution of toys to children from 0 up to 13 years of age. However, Marine Corps Reserve units are authorized to place further limitations on this depending on conditions in their areas. In South Orange County county , the decision has been made to distribute toys to children up to 17 years of age only. We will also distribute toys to individuals that are over 17 in special needs cases.

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This has been a great event the last two years and we've had a huge success with it. I'm looking forward to an even bigger turnout this year.

Stay tuned here for more information on this event as we line up the details.

**Mighty Noid** · 10-01-2009, 01:58 AM

Let's make it rock for the tots!!!

OK here is the first or two special things that I am working on...

We are going to have a raffle again this year for the people that bring a gift for the tots...

I have two grand prizes from Scosche Industries...
What are they you may ask...

A complete new speaker system for your car. That's right!!

1 pair of 3-1/2" 2-way speakers. Model number P352

You can check out the specs here:
http://scosche.com/products/sfID1/15...productID/1744

2 pair (that's right 4 speakers) of 6" x 9" 9-way speakers!! Model number P693

You can check out the specs right here:
http://scosche.com/products/sfID1/15...productID/1738

So there will be two complete sets for two lucky members!!!

OK I just got word from the second company today about giveaways and the word was YES!!
So who is the other company... well it is Clarion. They are donating 3 outstanding gifts.

The first one is a set of 6" x 9" 2-way speakers.
The model number is SRG6920GR and here is the website to look at the specs:
http://clarion.com/us/en/products/20...408778780.html

The second product is a AM/FM CD Player CZ109:
http://clarion.com/us/en/products/20...409026852.html

The third awesome product is a car alarm system. It is the Ungo S670
http://clarion.com/us/en/products/20...412056020.html

I hope that this will bring out more people and toys for the tots...

Good Luck everyone!!!

**thewagon** · 10-01-2009, 03:05 AM

I hope to be in the area to make this very worthwhile cause. :o)

**BIG SMOOTH** · 10-01-2009, 03:06 AM

I had a blast last year and it was a great turnout too!

I can't believe the time is coming around again already!!!

**MOL SRT-8** · 10-01-2009, 03:07 AM

i will definitly be there for this.

**rsmeanie** · 10-01-2009, 03:10 AM

Hmmm....sounds like a great worthwhile event. I'll put it on my calendar. No promises yet.

**BDA1855** · 10-01-2009, 07:06 PM

IN FOR SURE... Ill bring a sack of toys too!

**Mighty Noid** · 10-27-2009, 02:34 PM

Hey people...

Let's not forget about this great night!!!

**MOL SRT-8** · 10-27-2009, 03:07 PM

this event is always the largest one of the year at beach burger. you do not want to miss out.

**Dupie24** · 10-27-2009, 09:18 PM

We'll be there

**BagdMag** · 10-27-2009, 09:23 PM

I'll be there for this as well

**Hal'sMag** · 10-28-2009, 02:31 AM

If possible, can we make a donation through SoCalLX for Toys forTots to get some credit to our club?

**JonW** · 10-28-2009, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Hal'sMag

If possible, can we make a donation through SoCalLX for Toys forTots to get some credit to our club?

That's a nice thought Hal, but there's no benefit for us. If you do it directly to them, you can use it as a tax deduction, so it's to your benefit to do it that way.

**hevito** · 10-28-2009, 04:07 PM

I should be at this event if everything goes as planned.

Originally Posted by JonW

That's a nice thought Hal, but there's no benefit for us. If you do it directly to them, you can use it as a tax deduction, so it's to your benefit to do it that way.

how about we ask Toys for Tots to give SoCalLX a thanks for organizing an event in their honor?