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    Violet Anderson posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 6 years, 11 months ago

    Kissing Pillows- who is collecting the Kissing Pillows now?

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      Marnie Graley replied 6 years, 11 months ago

      Violet, are you stitching them in conjuction with a chapter? I’m wondering if you are doing it independently or as a group outreach project. I can try to help you if you see this message and respond.

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        Violet Anderson replied 6 years, 11 months ago

        I’m asking because I was told that they are no longer being collected by anyone. Are you passing them out to military being deployed or know of a group doing that?

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          Marnie Graley replied 6 years, 11 months ago

          I am not personally involved with the Kissing Pillows now but I have enjoyed stitching many of them in the past. I’m going to direct you to two sources for more information: The National Outreach chairman is Beate Lies. You can reach Beate via email at beainsc@gmail.com. She can point you in the right direction. Secondly, the Yellow Rose…[Read more]

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      My chapter wanted to donate the pillows last fall and were finally directed to Geraldine Trappey (gtrappey@comcast.net), the originator of the program. At that time, she was not sure she could continue for a number of reasons, but I am not sure what the current status is. You might try contacting her to find out if they are still collecting the…[Read more]

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        We are no longer collecting them in GPR. There has been significant difficulty in getting them delivered on bases because of the new security concerns. I spoke with a member of Evergreen chapter yesterday and she mentioned that the program is winding down. I think further information would be available thru SCR as the program started in Houston…[Read more]

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      Shawn Miller replied 6 years, 10 months ago

      Hi Violet,

      Below is the text from an email that I received from Jerry Trappey, the coordinator of the Kissing Pillows program. Feel free to pass the information along.

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      As designer and coordinator of the Soldier Kissing Pillows, I am shutting down the entire project for the time being. I am not releasing…[Read more]

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        Violet Anderson replied 6 years, 10 months ago

        I am away from home now and my home is packed due to renovations. I do have several stitched tops and fabric at home. Can I contact you when I find them to see if you can still use them? Thank you for this wonderful project.

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          Please contact Jerry directly. She will be able to let you know if she is still accepting donations when you return home. Good luck with your renovation!

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      Thank you Shawn for posting this — I saw it on FB somewhere and have been trying to find it!
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