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When you step up and help, I ask you to step back and look as well. . .look at those that are setting up tables. . .or signing people in. . .or after the event. . .those that are sweeping up the mess everyone left behind. . .or putting chairs away. . .or picking up the garbage. . .
Any event. . .great or small requires work. . .not just showing up and walking for cancer. . .or delivering toys for tots. . .it requires a great deal of effort and planning. . .by people who are not only participating in the given event. . .but by people who are up for weeks if not months prior setting up every detail of the event. . .
The domino process to get something off the ground. . .is vast. . .expand that if it is more than just a few people. . .contacting people. . .getting people to accept the responsibility to work behind the scenes. . .raising money to just hold the event. . .permits. . .refreshments. . .publicity. . .getting tables to set up. . .or table cloths. . .or auction items. . .the list goes on only as far as your imagination will take it. . .
Each volunteer. . .again I’m talking about those that man the tables for those who march. . .participate. . .or enjoy the event. . .i’m talking about the background. . .
We have all seen them. . .the runners. . .who take messages back and forth. . .those that keep the event running smooth. . .the 10 year old who helps carry the water that you drink or the 50 year old who signs you in and gives you the t-shirt that someone else had to run their behind off to get. . .just so you can take something home. . .
It doesn’t matter what area you’re talking about. . .politics. . .charity. . .school. . .community support. . .or support for the penguin swamp rat. . .whatever it is. . .it takes action. . .it takes motivation. . .often times the only reward is the complaints that the water was too warm. . .or the t-shirt isn’t the right size. . .or the gift was not what was expected. . .
Going to an event is a great experience. . .helping out a worthy cause is a tremendous opportunity. . .and a valued obligation. . .if you are only attending events. . .or helping out your neighborhood by walking a patrol. . .keep in mind that there are people who have busted their behinds to make the event happen. . .they are not looking for recognition. . .or applauds. . .they are doing it for the love of others. . .but this does not mean you should simple take the gift and move on. . .a simple thank you. . .or politely stepping in when you see others harassing them because it wasn’t perfect. . .taking the time to say thank you can make a world of difference in someone’s life. . .
It might prompt them to take the next step and do greater things in the world. . .who knows. . .what I do know is that it does depend on you seeing more than just the end result. . .you need to learn and appreciate what it takes to get to that end result. . .don’t forget to say thank you to those in the background. . .life would not be as good as it is if they didn’t step up. . .and at a minimum. . .saying thank you is the right thing to do. . .everyone brings something to the table. . .small or large. . .it’s all important. . .recognizing that is a great beginning in making a difference. . .dc

On March 19th Team Justice & members of the 501rst Storm Trooper Battalion joined forces to help out the Humane Society. Fun was had by Two & Four Legged beings of all sizes 🙂 http://youtu.be/Bomi9l3_f9U
 

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We are all surrounded by peer pressure each and every day. . .wether it’s good or bad boils down to your perspective. . .and that peer pressure interacts with your foundation. . .now. . .what do I mean by foundation. . .it’s something like this. . .what lines in the sand do you have. . .what lines won’t you cross. . .what rules won’t you break. . .i often ask what are your three basic rules. . .or the three tenants of your foundation. . .there could be more. . .but you get the idea. . .what do you stand for personnally. . .okay. . .you’ve got what foundation means for this conversation. . .now back to peer pressure. . .peer pressure. . .or influence. . .comes from friends. . .family. . .tv. . .moives. . .books. . .everything that you see. . .touch. . .talk to or listen to. . .everything you surround yourself with. . .question number one. . .do you watch horror movies. . .if the answer is yes. . .write down for yourself. . .what three things. . .positive things. . .do they add to your life. . .do they build upon your foundation. . .or do they take away from your foundation. . . it’s an example. . .not everything in your life adds to your foundation. . .that’s okay. . .but does it take away from it. . .regardless of your age. . .do you have friends that add to or take away from your foundation. . .nothing exists in a vacuume. . .what you surround yourself with affects who and what you are. . .only you can decide if it’s a positive or negative influence. . .so. . .back to question number one. . .what positive things do you receive from horror movies. . .now take it to other areas of your life. . .friends. . .hobbies. . .etc. . . question number two. . .what is your foundation. . .what three things do you hold sacred. . .and. . .does your life support those three things. . .honestly. . .we are all human and we fail sometimes. . .it’s okay. . .but we should strive to support those things we believe in. . .so. . .back to the question. . .what are your three foundations. . .and does your life support them. . .if you are living your life because of peer pressure that does not support your foundation. . .you should talk to anyone. . .that you respect. . .who has some age on them. . .ask them how it turns out. . .nine times out of ten. . .they would probably say you are heading for a fall. . .peer pressure type friends in your life will bail as soon as you disagree with them. . .or when times get tough. . .those types will not usually back you up when you really need them. . .those that support your foundation will probably support you as a friend through thick and thin. . .their called life long friends. . .the kind you can agrue with and come back later and go out to a movie with. . .they will help keep you straight. . .and they will be there when you really need them. . .fame will only last so long. . .being in the click will only last so long. . .build your foundation and surround yourself with those things that support it. . .you may lose friends. . .but if they are going against your foundation. . .if you keep them. . .you’re going to find the cost to yourself personnally is going to be very great. . .you will. . .over time gain and lose many friends. . .regardless of why. . .it’s called life. . .and it’s okay. . .when you have the ability to choose. . .choose those friends and things that add to your foundation. . .not chip away at it. . .life is tough enough. . .you’ve got to work at it to enjoy it. . .make decisions according to your foundation. . .not because it’s the easy way. . .stand your ground when it goes against you. . .and support those that are in line with your own foundation. . .whatever that is. . .if you have a solid foundation. . .most anything that comes into your life will be affected by you. . .not the other way around. . .but it takes work. . .and effort. . .don’t lose hope or faith in yourself. . .it will see you through most any storm. . .
dc
 

Many people think that I am being a stick in the mud when I talk about being sure to obey the law whenever they are on patrol. Actually I’m being extremely practical. Here is why. Every time you break a law, you run the risk of drawing negative attention to yourself. Even by walking across people’s lawns, flashing your flashlights down people’s driveways, etc, you draw attention to yourself and run the risk of someone calling in a complaint. It doesn’t matter if you are doing nothing wrong, an officer may be sent to respond. An officer will then, in most likelihood, fill out a Field Interrogation Card (or F.I. Card), and don’t forget Dispatch will also have their own notes on the encounter.
You want every contact with the authorities to be on a positive note. Having an officer fill out an FI Card means that he is making note of something suspicious.. this is not a positive thing. FI Cards are used to make note of “someone of interest” so that if later a criminal complaint is made, the police have a point to begin an investigation. If Dispatchers keep getting calls about someone looking into car windows, and walking over people’s lawns enough times, then police will eventually.. and possibly erroneously (or accurately).. attribute it to guess who.. you. They will then begin to watch you more closely, cutting you less slack each time they have to talk to you. Even officers who have not made contact with you yet will see that a number of FI Cards have been filed on you and will think, “Hmm.. other officers think there is good cause to talk to this person, so there might be reason to think they’re up to something.” Think of it this way, police officers are sharks, and having FI Cards attached to you, and special notes in your file, makes you an appealing lure. They will begin looking at you, and not the waters around you. Being a crime fighter is about helping to alleviate crime conditions, not muddy the waters.
By keeping off people’s lawns, not climbing into trees, not arousing suspicions, and obeying even the most innocuous traffic laws (avoid Jay Walking), you don’t give police a reason to stop you and speak with you. They will not have any past complaints to weigh against you. They will have no reason to be suspicious of you. And most importantly, they will not have a negative image of you when you approach them with information, meaning you will less likely get a brush off, or have an unfair accusation turn and bite you in the behind.
It doesn’t matter what your own personal philosophy on the matter of society’s rules and laws are. If you thumb your nose at them, don’t complain when you suffer the inconvenient consequences of your actions. Drawing heat down on yourself and then loudly complaining abut it is ridiculous. Nobody will listen. You brought it down on yourself.
If you go on patrol, keep your nose clean and pay attention to what you are doing.??
 

Originally posted: http://www.komonews.com/younews/103489809.html
Posted on: Sep 21, 2010 at 5:37 PM PDT
Channel: Off the Wall
Location: Portland, OR
Tags: superhero Race for the Cure real-life superheroes Zetaman Civitron charity award
A.J. Roberts of Edmonds, WA received the Civic Hero Award from the Committee for Real Life Superheroes. He was awarded it at Superheroes Anonymous 4, an annual meeting of real-life superheroes, for his “Exceptional contribution for the Susan G. Komen ‘Race for the Cure’ 2010.” The award is signed by Zetaman of Portland and Civitron of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

From Tea Krulos
I’m glad to extend an open invitation to all RLSH (and associated personnel) to join myself and the Milwaukee RLSH for a meet up July 30/31.
The purpose for the meet up is the Riverwest 24 bicycle race. The RW24 is a grass roots community event organized by a small group of people. it is a 24 hour long race (7PM July 30- 7PM July 31) for people in a few different categories (solo bikers, groups sharing one bike, groups that each have their own bike) last year had 400 some bicyclists from Milwaukee and all over the midwest.
Website: www.riverwest24.com
The Watchman patrolled during the race last year, by foot and car. The race organizers invited him back this year. They also asked if RLSH would like to participate in a “bonus checkpoint.”
RW24 has asked the RLSH to do one, so we’re trying to think of something that will be fun but that people might take something away from. In any case, it’ll be good for the local guys because they’ll get to meet several hundred people who will at least know who they are when they see them in the neighborhood.
When Watchman, Blackbird, and myself talked about it we agreed we should invite other RLSH to join us, if they wish, in presenting this bonus checkpoint and then walking (or possibly bicycling) during the RW24 race, keeping an eye out for bicyclists that may need our assistance. In addition, we’ll have some down time and may develop other ideas on what to do.
Further Details
-Going to start patrol at nightfall. Not sure on method of patrol yet.
– At the stroke of Midnight, RLSHs have been invited to host a “bonus checkpoint” which will take place on Reservoir Hill. This is large hill with a great view of the Milwaukee skyline. The bonus checkpoint lasts two hours, and probably a couple hundred people (minimum) will be cycling through. We’re probably going to have them participate in a video project having them dress up and declare heroic things. Should be a chance to introduce a lot of people to the RLSH concept in a fun way. Also will be handing out water to the cyclists (this is actually really helpful; there were a few cases of dehydration last year).
– Afterward, will continue to patrol the course at least until sunrise.
– French journalist Pierre-Elie de Pibrac will be on hand taking photos.
-Anyone from the RLSH community is welcome to attend and participate. I think this will be a great event. The organizers are very into it, and I think you’ll find the neighborhood open to what you guys are doing.
More Details can be found at: http://www.therlsh.net/upcoming-events-f10/milwaukee-meet-up-t3106.htm