Community Service
2008-2009 Events
- Music on Main, September 5-6, 2008
- Operation One Voice Gunny Run, Duluth, September 13, 2008
- Lilburn Daze, October 11, 2008
- Feed the Veterans, November 1, 2008
- Lilburn Veteran's Day, November 9, 2008
- Lilburn Christmas Parade, December 6, 2008
SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION On September 11, 2008 our color guard helped commemorate the events of September 11, 2001 at Macy's Technology Division in Johns Creek, Georgia.
TOYS FOR TOTS 2008 This year our cadets exceeded our goal by collecting over 1,500 gifts and over $10,000 in donations for the 2008 Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign. This would not have been possible without the help of Kroger, Rockgridge Road, Kroger, Five Forks Trickum, Wal-Mart, Lilburn, and Wal-Mart, Rockbridge Road.
LILBURN VETERAN'S DAY COMMEMORATION On November 11, 2007 our color guard helped support the Lilburn Veteran's Day Commemoration at Lilburn Park. LtCol Carruth was the guest speaker for the event.
FEED THE VETERANS AT THE VA NURSING HOME On November 10, 2007 our fourth annual "Feed the Veterans" took place at the VA Nursing Center on Clairmont Road in Decatur, GA. The cadets and parent volunteers served a barbeque lunch to our honored veterans. We enjoyed spending time with the veterans and hearing their many stories. This is a special day for these veterans and the cadets and one that everyone looks forward to. Thank you to Sonny's BBQ on Indian Trail Road for donating the delicious meal!
LILBURN DAZE On October 13, 2007, our cadets helped with setup, parking, security and even serving food during this event. Our Boosters, with the support of the Lilburn Womens Club, sponored a booth for fundraising for our organization.
OPERATION ONE VOICE GUNNY MILE 5K On September 8, 2007 our cadets participated in the Gunny Run held in Downtown Duluth. Operation One Voice is a program designed by police officers and firefighters to raise funds to help support the children of fallen Special Operations Forces. Specifically, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Spec Ops Aviators, Navy Seals, Air Force Special Operators, Para-Rescue and Marine Force Recon. Operation One Voice, Inc is a non-profit corporation dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the financial needs of the children of fallen SOF.
Medals were earned by winners in their age groups: LtCol. Carruth, Cadet Michael Howard and one of our parents Mrs. Tamara Eggers. Congratulations!
MUSIC ON MAIN - On September 8, 2007, our cadets worked very hard and earned many compliments for their hard work. They provided services with setting up,
taking down and security and parking assistance for the entire event. On October 8, 2007 the Lilburn City Council presented a
Commendation to LtCol. Denis G. Carruth and the PHS MCJROTC Cadets for support of the Music on Main Event.
TOYS FOR TOTS 2006 The Parkview High School MCJROTC, with the support of our Principal Dr. Charles Buchanan, established Parkview HS as a collection point for Toys for Tots. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the cadets $7,000 in cash donations were collected and approximately 1,000 toys.
The cadets who helped collect donations and toys were allowed to go shopping for toys with the cash donations. 22 cadets split up between the Wal-mart on Rockbridge Road which provided a generous $1,000 grant and the Wal-mart on Hwy 29 which donated 5 bicycles. Each group was given $3,500 to spend. Their purchases were collected by a truck provided by Sunrise Moving and delivered to the Toys For Tots collection warehouse in Grayson.
LILBURN CHRISTMAS PARADE - DECEMBER 2, 2006 MCJROTC Cadets proudly displayed the colors and led the annual Lilburn Christmas Parade on December 2, 2006.
FEED THE VETERANS AT THE VA NURSING HOME - NOVEMBER 11, 2006. Our third annual "Feed the Veterans" at the VA Nursing Center on Clairemont Road was a tremendous success. The cadets served meals to our honored veterans; but, more importantly, spent time visiting with them. This is a special day for these veterans and one they look forward to each year - young Cadets visiting with them and bringing B-B-Q. Thank you once again to Sonny's BBQ on Chesire Bridge Road for donating the food.
Music On Main - On September 9, 2006, our cadets were awesome and earned many compliments for their hard work.
To sum it up best, Thor Johnson, Lilburn Business Association President, stated, "Other than excellent, superb, outstanding, and invaluable I can only add… These young men and women are quintessential
examples of how, as parents we would hope our own children
would be. They were beyond helpful. They were “two feet” on the ground
in thinking as well as behavior.
In today’s world these young people are a shining example
of a great future…
The Parkview MCJROTC will be the first we call on to help with our next event… "
Easter Egg Hunt to benefit Children's Miracle Network - During spring break 2006, many cadets gave up their Saturday to help hide Easter Eggs, work concessions, and do whatever else was needed at Lilburn City Park. Volunteering to assist the Wal-mart employees who planned the event to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network, the cadets worked tirelessly to make the event fun for the kids. Many of the special guests including Clay Cox, our district representative, and Jack Bolton, mayor of Lilburn, were impressed with the conduct and leadership skills exhibited by the cadets.
We want to thank Walmart for their generous support of this event as well as for the grant of $1,000 to awarded to the MCJROTC Program afterwards.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - This was a great experience for all involved. Although it was quite chilly Saturday and a bit wet outside, the cadets really enjoyed working on the Habitat house. This was a community service event that all the cadets want to do again.
HELPING HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS...Over Labor Day weekend approximately 28 cadets, several parents and a few other students from other groups at Parkview showed up at car washes held at Chick-Fil-A on Saturday and Monday. Some of them worked both days! They raised $2,848,00 which will be donated to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. We appreciate the efforts of all those who chose to give up their holiday weekend to help others. You are just amazing - be proud!!
COLOR GUARD PRESENTATION On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2006, the Parkview MCJROTC Color Guard participated in the Grand Opening Ceremonies for the Veterans War Museum that is located in the old Lawrenceville courthouse. The Color Guard performed the flag raising while the Star Spangled Banner was played on the bagpipes. The museum was created and is maintained by the Snellville American Legion Post 232 and is comprised of memorabilia donated by Gwinnett County veterans and their families. These items cover all the major wars in which Gwinnett veterans have participated throughout our US history.
FEED THE VETERANS AT THE VA NURSING HOME - NOVEMBER 12, 2005. This was a great event for all involved. The cadets served food and provided companionship to approximately 100 Veterans at the VA Nursing Home.
We would like to thank Sonny's BBQ for generously donating the meal this year (an approximate $600 value!). Their gesture not only shows their support for our aging veterans, but it shows support for the MCJROTC.
MOUNTAIN PARK PARK CLEANUP. Three years ago, the Parkview MCJROTC adopted the responsibility to clean up Mountain Park Park at least four times per year.
CADETS CLEAN UP We also had about 10 cadets perform community service by volunteering their time to clean up Ronald Reagan Park on Five Forks Trickum Road.
Yard and Gutter Service for the Elderly - pending
The cadets are asked, in many cases, to wear the MCJROTC travel outfit (black and khaki) to community service events. Download Travel Package and Spirit Wear Order Form Click Here