2014 Campaign

Toys For Tots Coordinator Scott VanGrol

Welcome,

My name is Scott VanGrol (Officer in the Genesee Valley Detachment, Marine Corps League, Rochester, New York).  I will be the TFT Coordinator for the Greater Rochester area for the 2014 Christmas Season.

The Counties to be served through our 2014 Campaign:
   - Monroe County
   - Wayne County
   - Orleans County
   - Ontario County
   - Livingston County

The "Toys for Tots" Campaign is being facilitated this year by the Marine Corps League and the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Rochester.

SEMPER FIDELIS!

SANTA and MRS. CLAUS
Santa Marine Scott VanGrol Commandant GVD-MCL	Mrs. Claus Joanne VanGrol MCLA

GETTING THE TOYS

"Lt. Governor elect supports "Toys for Tots"

Marine Scott VanGrol with Lt Governor-elect Kathy Hochul and M-Sgt Bruce VanApeldoorn at a "Toys for Tots" event held at the historic German House in Rochester, New York

Marine Scott VanGro, Lt. Gov. Katy Hochul and
M-Sgt. Bruce VanApeldoorn (retired).

"Toys for Tots" Young Toy Contributor.

The young man in the photo raised $200.00 by selling cookies. Then he used that money to purchase toys and donate them to the "Toys for Tots" program.

Marine Van Grol awarding the young man his "Certificate of Appreciation".

"STUFF the TRUCK" The "Stuff the Truck" event was held at Stoneridge Plaza, Greece New York on 21 November 2014. A huge thanks to everyone that participated, especially the "Poolies". These future Marines are steeped in our tradition.
Marine VaGrol, Marrocco and Milne helping out with the event.	Marines Marrocco and Wiley with poolies collecting toys.
The truck!.

"Toys For Tots" event at Tavern 58

On Sunday, 7 December 2014, a "Toys For Tots" event was held at Tavern 58 on Gibbs St. The event was sponsored by the ROC City Chivers. This was another event to collect toys for the "Toys for Tots" program to give less fortunate children a joyous Christmas.

A Syracuse Marine Reservist Cpl. Isaac Rodriguez has his
photo taken with several young ladies at the event.

Continental School of Beauty - Rochester

The "Toys for Tots" Donation Ceremony 2014 was held at the school on 11 December 2014. A huge thanks to everyone that participated in our "Toys for Tots" event this year! It was a great success. We are so happy to be able to help out with this great cause!

Marine VanGrol presenting a thank-you certificate.

Marines attending the event.

A few vignettes of the event.

Scout Shop at Seneca Waterways Council Headquarters

Boy Scouts of America and the local Scout Shop allowed the Marines to use their store a a station for collecting toys for the program. The Scouts lived up to their creed of "Doing a Good Deed Daily".

Store Window advertising the program.

The collection box.

VOLUNTEERS SORTING THE TOYS

BOY SCOUT TROOP #18

The photo shows a few of the members who assisted the Marine Corps League at the "Toys for Tots" warehouse on 20 December 2014. They helped by packaging toys for shipment to their destination. They also helped "field day" the warehouse so that the Marines could deliver the toys. The troop is sponsored by Lakeview Community Church in Greece, New York.

Troop 18 Members

SANTA'S SLEIGH PACKED AND READY TO DELIVER TOYS!

Got my sleigh loaded! ... Ho Ho Ho!!!

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This page lasted updated: 22 December 2014