NavyDads cards

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Permalink Reply by Jeffry Redden Parr on June 17, 2009 at 4:31pm

Steve, that sounds like a great idea. I was just wondering how to reach the recruit or family member early on. My wife and I were watching TV and saw the N4M ad. She went online and was ecstatic! The next day I wondered if a site existed for Dads, googled Navy Dads, and found it. That was less than two weeks before PIR. I doubt ND can afford TV airtime. Would it be possible to display a sign and a card holder at MEPS? Perhaps other military, Naval, or sailing sites could display the badge. I don't know anything about how all that works. Thanks for your efforts. Jeffry

Permalink Reply by steve on June 17, 2009 at 7:23pm

Hi Jeff,I thought about going down to the recruiters office and dropping off some cards so ppl would have an idea beforehand,but haven't had the time.They don't keep my kind of hours.My son is supposed to be home in about 1 week on leave and he has to spend some time helping out the recruiter so i am gonna have him drop some off down there.
Also,i have been posting them on bulletin boards around town.Usually about 5 to 10 per stick pin!Also just word of mouth to people i know that have family in the Navy or about to go in.
Steve !!!!!!!!

It's not a sin to get knocked down;It's a sin to stay down
"Master Chief Boatswains Mate Carl Brashear"

Permalink Reply by David B. Dixon on June 27, 2009 at 11:01am

Steve thanks for making the cards I suggest you send them to the recruiters offices and let the keep them on their desk. That is where they will be needed the most!

Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 27, 2009 at 11:07am

remember Dave that NavyDads is NOT supported by the Navy in any way.......read through the postings on Frank's blog (CLICK FOR LINK) for disucssion about this very topic. We can do a lot without asking the Navy for their help as payback's can be difficult!

Permalink Reply by steve on June 27, 2009 at 3:07pm

Hi David.. Yes,putting them in the recruiters office is one way to get the word out to the families about this great site,but we live in a very small town,in a fairly rural area.We have one recruiters station for the whole county,the largest county in Washington State in terms of square miles.With my life,there is not a lot of time to be running around dropping off cards that may or may not be accepted.Any time I am at a local business I ask them if I can leave a few cards.One other way to get the word out,I believe is for the parents that use this site to either have me send them some cards or have some made themselves.

Also I completely agree with Paul as far as not asking the Navy for help.Placing the cards around,whether it is at a recruiters office , a hardware store,or a grocery store should get out the word.I found this site back in February and have watched the number of members rise steadily so something must be working.And David,thank Paul for the cards idea,i just took it one step further as a way to thank E.G,Paul,and Terry for the time and effort they have put into the site for the rest of us parents.
Have a great week-end.
Steve !!!!!!!!!!

It's not a sin to get knocked down;It's a sin to stay down
"Master Chief Boatswains Mate Carl Brashear"