Chief Wiggles’ Operation Give Blog

As I am forced to juggle my ever increasingly complicated life, with a full time day job as a Worldwide Account Manager at FedEx, my life as a citizen soldier in the National Guard, and a part time volunteer life as the president of Operation Give, I have realized how necessary it is for me to stay focused on what is really important. At times I feel that I am too close to the day to day operations of Operation Give to see the bigger picture that requires my attention. It is easy to become distracted by the urgent demands that pull me to and fro. I want so much to fulfill every need that might come to my attention but I also realize how my time, my energy, and my resources are all limited commodities.

In order for Operation Give to survive it is essential that I focus on what is most important. It is mandatory that I have a clear vision of what we are all about and that I be able to communicate this vision to others who also desire the perpetuation of Operation Give. The vision must be unique, meaningful, and of value to those involved. The vision must establish our purpose for being, which will guide us along this road map we are creating, preventing us from being distracted by the multiplicity of needs surrounding us.

We have had a magical beginning and fantastic year and a half history, during which all of us have accomplished so many amazing things. There are so many heart wrenching stories of love, kindness, generosity, and of giving. All over the country grass root programs have sprung up to collect school supplies, toys, medical supplies, hygiene items, clothes, shoes, and much more, which have all been sent to Iraq, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. It is amazing how, through your own initiative and through the goodness of FedEx, so many of you have been able to participate in making this all possible.

But the need is still great. There are men and women in our armed forces in many countries through out the world who, each and every day, while in harms way, attempt to make a difference in the lives of the people they come in contact with or endeavor to change an attitude about what Americans are really all about. There are children in crisis in these same countries that have been neglected and are in great need. There is a chance for these children to grow up with more understanding and less hatred. These children represent the future of our world. If we are going to make a difference it is going to have to be with them.

I recently spent a couple of hours with a small group of key individuals, attempting to crystallize our vision into a few words, so that all of us involved might stay on track. I would like to communicate this to all of you who still desire to take part in this effort and realize that there is still much to be done.

“Operation Give exists to provide what is needed most to children in crisis in places where our armed forces are engaged.”

We exist to assist the military in winning the hearts and minds of the people they come in contact with, through reaching out to help the children in need. We provide what is needed most to those that need it most.

And we would like all of you to participate in providing our loved ones in the military and the children in those lands with the critical resources and supplies needed to affect a change and make a difference in their lives. All of this helps those who gather up the critical items, those that give them out, and those that receive them.

Please don’t hesitate to start up your own grass roots drive to participate in this great cause. Support our armed forces through your efforts to show love not hatred and through giving not taking.

We have many new ideas and programs which we will be launching in the near future, that I am sure you will want to get involved in also.

Have a great day
Chief Wiggles
Doing it the wiggles way.