<![CDATA[Universal City North Hollywood Jaycees

<![CDATA[Universal City North Hollywood Jaycees - Operation Santa]]>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:49:10 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Noho Arts District Farmers Market]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:04:42 -0800http://www.ucnhjaycees.org/2/post/2011/12/noho-arts-district-farmers-market.html

Drop off your toy donation, read some 'Dear Santa' letters, or make a monetary donation at the Noho Arts District Farmer's Market. Look for us in the UCNH Chamber of Commerce Booth!

Saturday December 10th & 17th
9:00am-2:00pm

]]><![CDATA[Volunteer Meeting - Sunday, December 4th]]>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:48:33 -0800http://www.ucnhjaycees.org/2/post/2011/11/volunteer-meeting-sunday-december-4th.htmlCome to our meeting if you are interested in either volunteering your time or sponsoring a family for Operation: Santa. Click on the link below to view and save the meeting information onto your own calendar:

Operation: Santa - Volunteer Meeting

Where: 11122 Landale Street, Studio City, 91602
Time: 3-6pm

Agenda:
- Discussing Operation: Santa logistics for December 24th.
- Splitting up into committees.
- Wrapping gift boxes for distribution to local businesses.
- Reading 'Dear Santa' letters.
- Sponsors may choose which child/family they will be purchasing gifts for.

for more information, please email Sunny Valencia.

]]><![CDATA[The LAVC Foundation]]>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:47:12 -0800http://www.ucnhjaycees.org/2/post/2011/11/the-lavc-foundation.htmlThanks to the LAVC Foundation, monetary donations to Operation: Santa will now be tax deductible. Click on the link below and follow the instructions to make a donation:LAVC Foundation

1. Scroll down and enter your donation amount in the "Other Designation" box.
2. Type OPERATION SANTA in the "Additional Instruction" box.
3. Click "Calculate Total" followed by "Donate" button.
4. Follow additional instructions and request for address and credit number.

You will receive a receipt for your donation.

CHECKS can also be sent payable to the 'LAVC Foundation' to:

UCNH Jaycees
c/o Wendie Wilson
11122 Landale St
Studio City, CA 91602

Thank you! ]]><![CDATA[Santa Needs Help]]>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:17:05 -0800http://www.ucnhjaycees.org/2/post/2011/11/santa-needs-help.htmlOperation Santa is in high gear! We are currently set to help 80 families from 4 elementary schools in the North Hollywood and Van Nuys areas.

This is a big task, and Santa could use some help. We are currently looking for:

General toy donations: We can leave a box in your office for general toy donations. We match these up as much as possible to children's wish-lists, as well as provide presents for their siblings.

Family Sponsors: You will receive a letter to Santa from a child and purchase toys on their wish list as well as toys for their siblings (if any). Generally, this will mean spending: 1-2 kids ($30 - $70), 2-4 kids ($70 - $100), 4+ kids ($100+)

Pre-Christmas Eve Volunteers: We will be reading children's letters on December 4th, and organizing presents on the 17th-18th. We may also need help distributing and/or collecting donation boxes around the city.

Christmas Eve Volunteers: We need Drivers, Santas, and elves to deliver presents to families. Most families will be located in the North Hollywood and Van Nuys areas. This will take up approximately 4 hours of your Christmas Eve morning.

If you are interested in helping, please contact Sunny Valencia: sunny@ucnhjaycees.org
]]><![CDATA[Operation Santa 2011]]>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:29:10 -0800http://www.ucnhjaycees.org/2/post/2011/10/operation-santa-2011.html

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – The Universal City-North Hollywood Jaycees will once again be organizing their annual Operation Santa project this holiday season. Since 1998, hundreds of local low-income children have received presents as a result of Operation Santa.

The Jaycees work with local schools to collect student’s letters to Santa Clause. With the help of volunteers and support of the local community, toys are then collected for each child. In year’s past, volunteers dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves have delivered presents to the children on Christmas Eve. This year, the Jaycees will also be throwing a Christmas party with Santa and his elves for the children and their families.

The Operation Santa project has continually been a great success as a result of support from members of the Universal City/North Hollywood area. The UCNH Jaycees are seeking both monetary and in-kind donations for the project, as well as volunteers. If you would like to help, please contact us at contact@ucnhjaycees.org.

]]><![CDATA[The History of Operation Santa]]>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:28:29 -0800http://www.ucnhjaycees.org/2/post/2011/10/the-history-of-operation-santa.html

1998 - Proto-Operation Santa: UCNH Jaycees was forming as a new chapter. Two toy drives were held at Sears North Hollywood and Kaybee Toys in Sherman Oaks. The toys were donated to the North Hollywood Police Department's annual toy drive. Some of the UCNH members participated with the police in delivering the toys to children a few days before Christmas.

1999 - First ever Operation Santa: (flyer to the left, click on image for larger view): The Jaycees now an official chapter with nearly 35 members undertakes a complete Operation Santa project on their own, based on the program run by the Pasadena Jaycees. North Pole base of Operation was the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn. Chairperson was William Sparks.

2000 - Lets Do It Again: Jaycees now at 50 members. Base of operation moved to Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

2001 - Op Santa Goes Digital: Database system implemented to streamline toy delivery. Nearly 60 members. UCNH Jaycees chosen as #1 Jaycee Chapter in the State of California.

2002 -The Coming of Jack: Additional innovations added to streamline toy delivery. 2006 UCNH Jaycees Chapter President Jack Witt joins the chapter just prior to the project. Serves as Chairperson. Extra toys donated to LA Homeless Services.

2003 - The Last Op Santa?: Jack Witt chairs once again. Writes Operation Santa song. More families than ever (100) served. Microsoft Streets and Trips replaces use of venerable Thomas Guide for routing deliveries, first time use of custom made delivery maps. Last time Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce serves as North Pole headquarters.

2004 - The Year Without An Op Santa: Chapter decides to experiment and try a holiday party for children instead of Operation Santa. Many children in attendance and Santa can serve them all at once.

2005 - Op Santa Is Back!: After a one year hiatus Operation Santa returns! New partnership forged with Los Angeles Valley College. Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber is on board with amazing support. Classical recital at Valley College featuring Ermin Cruz, III is most successful Op Santa fund raiser ever. Chairperson is Michael Higby.

2006 - The Beat Goes On: Operation Santa in full swing again. Nearly 100 families served. More local businesses sign up to host toy bin donation stations. Classical recital featuring Ermin Cruz, III is held again, this time adding noted soprano Gina Graziadio. Chairperson is Megan Hammit.

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