• Be prepared for the outside temperature to change - bring a sweater or jacket.
  • If your wrist gets sore ringing the bell, bring a boom box and play seasonal music.
  • Compliment people's children and grandchildren.
  • Thank donors for taking time to be generous - no matter how large or small their donation.
  • If people say they have no cash, show them the card with online donation information.
  • When Don LaBarge sends out his appeals for help, please find a way to make time to do so!
  • Have fun interacting with people whether they donate or not.
  • Don't be surprised if some people make it half way to the parking lot and come back to donate.
The dollars collected at the Mesa West kettle have grown each of the past six years.  Let's make it happen again!