The Tampa Bay Mystery Shoppers Group is hosting a cocktail party that will benefit E.C.H.O. If you would like to find out more information about their services and the work they perform within our community, please go to www.echofl.org

Since its inception in 1987, E.C.H.O has assisted over 109,000 individuals, over half of whom were children, with the basic life necessities. When families experience an unexpected emergency, they are often faced with the decision of paying the bills or buying food for their families. E.C.H.O fills this immediate need for food and other basic necessities. Our goal is to help them continue their wonderful work.

The items that are really needed by E.C.H.O are as follows:
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned Proteins such as tuna & chicken
Pasta
Mac and cheese
New socks and underwear for kids
Diapers

We realize these are not fun items, but they are much needed. However, if you would like to bring a small toy, please wrap and mark it for a boy or girl and the age group.
The fundraiser will be held at O’Brien’s Pub located at 701 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, Fl (813) 661-9688, www.obrienspubs.com, on Tuesday, Dec 9th 2008, starting at 5:30 pm. The cost is $10 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres, iced tea or water. There will be a no-host bar. Please pre-pay your reservation via Pay Pal. If an invoice is needed, please contact me. Meet-Up names will be used to protect our identities from the staff.

Even if you are currently not a member of the Tampa Bay Mystery Shoppers Group, you are invited to join us. If you are interested in becoming a member please check out our website at [mysteryshoppers.meetup.com]. There is no fee for being a member.

If you cannot attend the fundraiser, please feel free to drop off donations at O’Brien’s Pub, as a box will be provided for these donations.

If you would like to assist us in our efforts by soliciting donations for this great organization, please contact me and we can share ideas.

Thank you for your support.

Claudia McCutcheon-Jones
Organizer Tampa Bay Mystery Shoppers Group
iclaudiashirlane@yahoo.com