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BACA Mission Statement

Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.

How BACA Works

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (BACA) is organized with a central contact person to receive calls from referring agencies and individuals. A recognized, authorized agency with which the child has had contact determines that the child is still frightened by his or her environment. The agency representative contacts BACA, or refers the individual to contact BACA and the name and address of the child is given to our BACA/Child Liaison. The Liaison determines that the case is legitimate, meaning that the authorities have been contacted, and the case in being processed within the system. The Liaison contacts the family and an initial ride is organized to meet the child at their home or in some other location. The entire BACA chapter rides to meet the child and he/she is given a vest with a BACA patch sewn on the back. The child is free to wear the vest or not, and we support their decision. The child is also given bumper stickers, and other gifts that are generally donated by the public. These initial visits generally last about a half an hour.

Following this initial contact, the child is given the name and number of two BACA members residing geographically closest to them, who then become the childs primary contact person(s). Prior to becoming the primary contacts for the child, the bikers are cleared for participation by clearing an extensive background check, have ridden with the Chapter for at least a year, and have received special instructions from the Licensed Mental Health Professional. Anytime the child feels scared and feels the need for the presence of his new BACA family, the child may call upon these bikers to go to the childs house and provide the necessary reassurance to feel safe and protected. BACA members and supporters also support the children by: providing escorts for them if they feel scared in their neighborhoods; riding by their homes on a regular basis; supporting the children at court and parole hearings; attending their interviews, and; staying with the children if they are alone and frightened. The BACA members never go to the childs house alone and never without the knowledge or permission of the parents. Our mission is not to be permanently engaged as the childs power. Our mission is to help the children and their families learn how powerful they can be. Our presence will be available as long as the child needs us. BACA also holds other functions for the children such as Bar-B-Ques, and parties.

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This web site gives you an opportunity to send a free printed postcard to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas showing your support and appreciation for their service to our country.

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This was meant for Texas residents, but some of it, especially the part about posting our Service member's names and addys should be read by everyone trying to support our troops. Also, some of the links are "national" and one can always contact their own local Red Cross for information on how/where to send things. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION MANAGMENT TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD P.O. BOX 5218, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78763 AGTX-PAO 3 April 2003 SUBJECT: Contacting and assisting Deployed Soldiers 1. Many people have asked how they can write to a deployed soldier. The only way they can do this is via e-mail. Send a greeting via e-mail through http://anyservicemember.org/ or http://www.OperationDearAbby.net . Unfortunately, there is no way for people to send cards or letters to a servicemenber if they do not have that person's name or address. 2. Some people want to collect items to send to our deployed soldiers. In many cases, they have already collected the items and want our assistance in shipping them to the Persian Gulf. Please let these people know that there is no system in place that will let them send items directly to our troops. They can contact the American Red Cross (Austin phone number: 512-928-4271) to find out what the Red Cross needs. They can then ship the items to the Red Cross, but will have to pay $2 per pound to ship the items overseas. 3. There are websites for organizations that claim to be able to send items to our deployed troops. However, these sites all request the name and address of the deployed soldier. If the person already has this information there is no reason to use an organization, they can ship it themselves. There are obvious security issues raised when we provide an organization with the names and addresses of our deployed forces. In fact, the Defense Department specifically requests that people NOT use these sites. "There are many well meaning Web sites, TV stations, and charity groups that are promoting donations to overseas Servicemembers. While well intentioned, you should not use them and you should discourage others from using them. These unsolicited letters of support or care packages to Servicemembers raise a force protection issue, since anonymous donors are different from legitimate family members and friends. DoD has cancelled mail programs which encouraged the American public in general to mail to Any Servicemember (versus a specific deployed person). These new programs attempt to do the same thing by gathering names of Servicemembers to send mail. While legitimate mail from family members and loved ones is always encouraged, these donor programs, which collect and pass out Servicemembers' names and addresses, is discouraged." 4. You are not permitted to release the names and addresses of soldiers. Some people have requested the names of soldiers so that they can pray for them. Others have requested the names so that they can write to them. In no case are you allowed to release the name and/or address of a soldier. 5. What can people do to help? The Army has provided several suggestions at the following site http://www.army.mil/operations/Iraq/FAQ.html. 6. If people are interested in helping the families of deployed Servicemembers, they can contact the Texas National Guard Family Support Program number at 1-800-252-8032. 7. Please contact this office if you have any additional questions. Bob Dashman Sergeant Major, Texas Army National Guard Director, Public Affairs AGTX-PAO P.O. Box 5218 Austin, TX 78763-5218 Comm: 512-782-5050 DSN: 954-5050 Fax: 512-782-5586
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE TROOPS SENDING PACKAGES: Operation USO Care Package http://www.usometrodc.org/care.html Fort Hood USO, (254) 285-2137 American Red Cross Austin (512) 928-4271 San Antonio (210) 224-5151 Military Postal Service Agency (800) 810-6098 Information regarding items that DoD is prohibiting from being sent to service members in the Middle East SENDING GIFT CERTIFICATES: Gifts of Groceries http://www.commissaries.com Purchase commissary gift certificates to be donated to military families of deployed soldiers Gifts from the Homefront http://www.aafes.com Access order form and complete online transaction of a CertifiCheck. CertifiChecks can be redeemed by soldiers at AAFES facilities overseas 1-800-770-GIFT(4438) Operation Uplink http://www.operationuplink.org Donate a calling card to servicemembers SEND A MESSAGE: Operation Dear Abby http://anyservicemember.org/main.html http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/ Send notes to nonspecific U.S. service members Defend America http://www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.html Send virtual thank you cards Stars and Stripes messages@estripes.com Email "messages of support" 24 hrs a day. Limit 50 words DONATIONS: Army Emergency Relief http://www.aerhq.org Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society http://www.nmcrs.org Air Force Aid Society http://www.afas.org Coast Guard Mutual Assistance http://www.cgmahq.org American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services http://www.redcross.org/services/afes FAMILY SUPPORT: Family Readiness Program of the Texas National Guard Statewide (800) 252-8032 Austin (572) 782-5527 Spanish (888) 443-2124 Family Readiness Program Toolkit http://www.defenselink.mil/ra/family/toolkit/ Toolkit to help families of deployed members SpouseNet.com http://www.spousenet.com Peer support for military spouses of all branches National Military Family Association http://www.nmfa.org Education, information and advocacy (703) 931-6632 PET CARE: Operation Noble Foster http://www.operationnoblefoster.org/ http://www.netpets.org/netp/foster.php Fostering pets left behind by military personnel on active duty.

This was meant for Texas residents, but some of it, especially the part about posting our Service member's names and addys should be read by everyone trying to support our troops. Also, some of the links are "national" and one can always contact their own local Red Cross for information on how/where to send things.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION MANAGMENT
TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
P.O. BOX 5218, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78763

AGTX-PAO
3 April 2003

SUBJECT: Contacting and assisting Deployed Soldiers

1. Many people have asked how they can write to a deployed soldier. The only way they can do this is via e-mail. Send a greeting via e-mail through http://anyservicemember.org/ or http://www.OperationDearAbby.net . Unfortunately, there is no way for people to send cards or letters to a servicemenber if they do not have that person's name or address.

2. Some people want to collect items to send to our deployed soldiers. In many cases, they have already collected the items and want our assistance in shipping them to the Persian Gulf. Please let these people know that there is no system in place that will let them send items directly to our troops. They can contact the American Red Cross (Austin phone number: 512-928-4271) to find out what the Red Cross needs. They can then ship the items to the Red Cross, but will have to pay $2 per pound to ship the items overseas.

3. There are websites for organizations that claim to be able to send items to our deployed troops. However, these sites all request the name and address of the deployed soldier. If the person already has this information there is no reason to use an organization, they can ship it themselves. There are obvious security issues raised when we provide an organization with the names and addresses of our deployed forces. In fact, the Defense Department specifically requests that people NOT use these sites.

"There are many well meaning Web sites, TV stations, and charity groups that are promoting donations to overseas Servicemembers. While well intentioned, you should not use them and you should discourage others from using them. These unsolicited letters of support or care packages to Servicemembers raise a force protection issue, since anonymous donors are different from legitimate family members and friends. DoD has cancelled mail programs which encouraged the American public in general to mail to Any Servicemember (versus a specific deployed person). These new programs attempt to do the same thing by gathering names of Servicemembers to send mail. While legitimate mail from family members and loved ones is always encouraged, these donor programs, which collect and pass out Servicemembers' names and addresses, is discouraged."

4. You are not permitted to release the names and addresses of soldiers. Some people have requested the names of soldiers so that they can pray for them. Others have requested the names so that they can write to them. In no case are you allowed to release the name and/or address of a soldier.

5. What can people do to help? The Army has provided several suggestions at the following site http://www.army.mil/operations/Iraq/FAQ.html.

6. If people are interested in helping the families of deployed Servicemembers, they can contact the Texas National Guard Family Support Program number at 1-800-252-8032.

7. Please contact this office if you have any additional questions.

Bob Dashman
Sergeant Major, Texas Army National Guard
Director, Public Affairs
AGTX-PAO
P.O. Box 5218
Austin, TX 78763-5218
Comm: 512-782-5050
DSN: 954-5050
Fax: 512-782-5586

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE TROOPS

SENDING PACKAGES:
Operation USO Care Package http://www.usometrodc.org/care.html
Fort Hood USO, (254) 285-2137

American Red Cross
Austin (512) 928-4271
San Antonio (210) 224-5151

Military Postal Service Agency
(800) 810-6098
Information regarding items that DoD is prohibiting from being sent to service members in the Middle East

SENDING GIFT CERTIFICATES:
Gifts of Groceries http://www.commissaries.com
Purchase commissary gift certificates to be donated to military families of deployed soldiers

Gifts from the Homefront http://www.aafes.com

Access order form and complete online transaction of a CertifiCheck. CertifiChecks can be redeemed by soldiers at AAFES facilities overseas
1-800-770-GIFT(4438)

Operation Uplink http://www.operationuplink.org
Donate a calling card to servicemembers

SEND A MESSAGE:
Operation Dear Abby
http://anyservicemember.org/main.html
http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/
Send notes to nonspecific U.S. service members

Defend America http://www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.html
Send virtual thank you cards

Stars and Stripes messages@estripes.com
Email "messages of support" 24 hrs a day. Limit 50 words

DONATIONS:
Army Emergency Relief http://www.aerhq.org
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society http://www.nmcrs.org
Air Force Aid Society http://www.afas.org
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance http://www.cgmahq.org
American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services http://www.redcross.org/services/afes

FAMILY SUPPORT:
Family Readiness Program of the Texas National Guard
Statewide (800) 252-8032
Austin (572) 782-5527
Spanish (888) 443-2124

Family Readiness Program Toolkit http://www.defenselink.mil/ra/family/toolkit/
Toolkit to help families of deployed members

SpouseNet.com http://www.spousenet.com
Peer support for military spouses of all branches

National Military Family Association http://www.nmfa.org
Education, information and advocacy
(703) 931-6632

PET CARE:
Operation Noble Foster
http://www.operationnoblefoster.org/
http://www.netpets.org/netp/foster.php
Fostering pets left behind by military personnel on active duty.


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