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TRIVIA TODAY - Monday, December 20, 2010
Greetings Infomaniacs,
Over the weekend, I traveled to downtown Chicago with a
couple of friends for our annual stroll down the Magnificient
Mile. As we walked along Michigan Avenue, we encountered
numerous Salvation Army volunteers in Santa hats, ringing
their bells with the hopes that shoppers might drop some
extra change into their red kettles.
I give so much credit to these folks who stand out there in
the bitter cold for hours, yet manage never to lose their
Christmas cheer. They reminded me of the real meaning of
Christmas, and I made sure to drop a few extra dollars into
their kettles along the way.
Did you know that the Salvation Army helps to meet the needs
of people in 109 countries around the globe, and nearly 1,400
communities across America? According to their website, 83% of
your donation goes directly to program funding to help people
who need it most! Here are a few more interesting facts about
the Army...
Enjoy!
Melissa
Email Melissa: mailto:melissa@gophercentral.com
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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: ?No person was ever honored for what he received. He
was honored for what he gave.?
HINT: (1872-1933), 30th President of the United States.
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RANDOM TIDBITS
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 by William Booth.
The red Christmas kettle debuted in San Francisco in 1891
in the guise of a crab pot. A depression had thrown many
out of work, including hundreds of seamen and longshoremen.
The campaign proved so successful that by 1900 it was
imitated nationwide.
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The first Salvation Army band was formed in 1882 by
accident. Charles Frye and his sons offered their services
as bodyguards for Salvation Army street preachers. They
began playing music on their brass instruments to give
them something to do while they protected the officers,
and soon after quit their family business to lead the
Army?s music department.
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The phrase ?on the wagon? was coined by men and women
receiving the services of The Salvation Army. Former
National Commander Evangeline Booth ? founder William
Booth?s daughter ? drove a hay wagon through the streets
of New York to encourage alcoholics on board for a ride
back to The Salvation Army.
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The Salvation Army was at the frontlines in World Wars I
and II, offering comfort and pastoral guidance.
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The Salvation Army led in the formation of the USO ? United
Services Organization. The USO operates service units, which
serve members of the armed forces abroad.
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The Salvation Army has approximately 2,500 brass bands
worldwide. Since the 1920?s, a Salvation Army brass band
from Southern California has marched in the Rose Bowl
Parade.
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*** Weekly Mind-Scrambler ***
We are little brethren twain,
Arbiters of loss or gain;
Many to our counters run,
Some are made, and some undone.
But people find it to their cost,
Few are made, but numbers lost:
Though we play them tricks forever,
Yet they always hope to win our favor.
What are We?
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QUOTE: ?No person was ever honored for what he received. He
was honored for what he gave.?
ANSWER: Calvin Coolidge.
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