CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

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CIA-RDP80M00165A000600070001-1
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December 15, 2016
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December 24, 2003
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December 20, 1977
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MEMO
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STAT FROM: SUBJECT: Christmas Spirit REMARKS: We have our own tales of human interest at this holiday period, and the attached card reflects one. The House of Ruth, a non-demon irrational home fo abused and battered women and their children, -writes its thanks to you "Attn; Santa Claus' to acknowledge the gift from CIA employees of 16 boxes, 2400 pounds of used clothing. You may be getting some other letters too to ,acknowledge $25 to the Salvation Army; toys to the Police Boys Club; food to SOME (So Others May Eat); books and records to day care centers; -Christ House; St. Ann's Infant Home; etc. This STATresult of efforts of ho for the last 7 years has conducted a collection of toys, `clothing. `e'f'c., at CIA and distributed same to needy charities in the area. He used to do it aill on his own time, taking annual leave, and using his vehicle, but the activity now has, some help fro the Agency which donates' space and some transpor aid, and therefore the' Agency gets some publicity ,from it all. The drive this year comes from the placement of 24 boxes by the entrances of our seve 'buildings. Among the collection so far: 15 pounds of pennies from the coffee fund in Eloise Page's office; 7 1 /2 pints of stimulating beverage; and Approved Fpr Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80M00165A00060007000 Remarks: EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT Routing Slip SUSPENSE Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80M00165A000600070001-1 Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80N 165A000600070001-1 Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80M00165A000600070001-1 Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80l 165A000600070001-1 +%W I December 15, 1977 We were delighted to receive the truck-load of beautiful clothing just the other day. Please accept our thanks for your generosity and concern for the needs of the homeless--destitute and abused women with children we shelter. We send to you our wishes for a 3lessed Christmas. Thank you for caring. Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDR80M00165A000600070001-1 DCI/PPDCI App~vecl F-or.. (ease 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80 atoutin5 ip 1 DC! ACTION INFO. 11 LC ACTION 1 INFO. 2 DDCI 12 IG 3 5/Mc -- --- -- 13 Compt -_- d - DDS&T 14 Asst/ DC!/ A X 5 DDI 15 AO/DCI 6 DDMSS 16 Ex/Sec 7 DDO 17 -- 8 D/.DCI/IC 18 - Y 9 D/DCI/ NiO 19 0 I GC +--1 20 SUSPENSE marks: Herb, There's a story behind this "thank you" card which I'd like to acknowledge in an issue of my Notes. While we can't give personal credit to the leader of the Christmas collection campaign because he is in the DDO (and does not seek such publicity, in any event), I would like all our employees to know of this activity and what they contributed and received in return. STA$lease talk wit and Jack Blake and work up an appropriate item for my Notes. /s/ Stansf ald Turner DCI!ODCI 1 DEC T V7 (L E711111 PlA C 1 0,016 5A000600070001-1 Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80M00165A000600070001-1 Dear Friends: We were delighted to receive the truc-load of just the thin l g o beautiful c thanks for your generosity and-concern accept our -destitute and for the needs of the homeless abused women with children we-shelter. We send to you our wishes for a Blessed Christmas. Thank you for caring. THE HOUSE'OF RUTH Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80M00165A000600070001-1 The Dire toi Central Intelligence Agency 1977 STAT Dear John, .Cs ~...L"7.la .SAC ate? 1 A "thank you" card came the other day from The House of Ruth. While it was addressed to me, it was marked "Attn: Santa Claus." My efforts to see that its message was delivered to the ultimate addressee have led me to you. I can't begin to tell you how pleased I was to learn of the "Spirit of Christmas" which your colleagues have demonstrated under your guidance and leadership for the past seven years. While I understand that you do not seek personal acclaim, the fact that your activities bring credit to our organization and that we all have the opportunity to share in the benefits makes all of us proud of what you have done. Best wishes -- especially for this holiday season when you have done so much to help others enjoy it more. Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80M00165A000600070001-1 Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80MOO165AO00600070001-1 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505 At this time of the year it is customary to take stock. It has been an eventful year for all of us. The product of the Agency has maintained its same high standards and has appreciated in value among those in the Government who use our intelligence. This should be a matter of rightful satisfaction to all of you as it has been due to your able efforts and hard work. You should also take pride in the contribution you have made thereby to the search for peaceful and equitable international solutions in which we as an Agency and a Government are engaged. I want to express my appre- ciation and my best wishes to you and your families at this holiday season. 2 r__ n_1____ nnn~in~in~ /+In nr~nonnnnn~r_~nnnnr_nnn nnn~ 4 b>>~6-19 6 OX UTIO4, n U m Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80M00165A000600070001-1 Please rel=y to_Z ~,Oiow V (A Approved For Release 2004/01/21 : CIA-RDP80M00165A000600070001-1