NOVEMBER 13, 2009
COMMUNITY
THEPRESS.NET
Gobbler Bob feathers the nest Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor – “Gobbler Bob,” as he is increasingly becoming known – has blown past his original goal of 300 donations of $8 for turkeys for needy families and has revised his goal to 500. “I can’t believe how people have picked up on this,” said Taylor after being informed that donations had reached 378. “It’s a wonderful thing that so many people want to help other people. Of course, the idea of seeing the mayor in a turkey suit might have something to do with it.” Taylor launched his The Mayor Is A Turkey fundraiser four weeks ago with a goal of 300 donations of $8, a figure designed to drive home the idea that each donation is personal, and will buy a bird for one family during the holidays. The beneficiary of the program is the Brentwood Regional Community Chest, which provides food and toys for 500 families every Christmas.
Having exceeded his original goal of 300 turkeys, Taylor has upped the ante, and upped the payoff as well. He is already commit-
ted to appear dressed in a turkey suit at the BRCC sorting and distribution events on Dec. 18 and 19, but if the goal of 500 is reached, he will also appear on a date to be determined at a public park and spend the day with residents posing with him dressed in the turkey suit. The goal is certainly attainable: The Brentwood Police Officers Association has challenged the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District to see who can muster the most donations, and the Brentwood Post Office is hawking the birds as well. Just about the only question remaining is: Who will bring the cranberry sauce?
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