Salvation Army Still Seeking Bell Ringers

November 19, 2020

IT’S RED KETTLE TIME AGAIN! – A group of supporters and volunteers gathered at the Potosi Walmart to ‘kickoff’ The Salvation Army’s bell ringing season locally. The group included, from left, County Clerk Jenny Allen, Carla Brand, Mayor Joe Blount, Valerie Dornbach, Kay Hackworth, Layne McClanahan, Michelle Adams, Walmart Manager Ashley Axtetter, Janey Radford, Eddie Strauser, Sandy Heeding, Kimberly Watson and Craig Somerville. The kettles will be in place and collections begin on Friday, Nov. 27th in Potosi by the bell ringers. The Salvation Army collects donations during the holiday season and provides support throughout the year locally in Washington County. At right; City of Potosi Mayor Joe Blount delivered a ‘Resolution’ to the Washington County Salvation Army Unit at the ‘kickoff’ recognizing the years and support The Salvation Army gives to the community year ‘round. The majority of funds collected locally stays here to help with a variety of needs throughout the calendar year. Be sure to watch for the small red kettles on several retail counters around Washington County.

The Christmas season is upon us and the bell ringers will be continuing their collections around the area. The Salvation Army is always open to volunteer help to aid in ringing the bell for a good cause. Various businesses all over town will be active for collection with little kettles. If you are a local business and would like to compete in this year’s local ring off please contact (573) 210-1229.

Bell ringing will start November 27th through Christmas Eve at Noon at Potosi Wal-Mart. If you would like to sign up as an individual or as an organization please contact (573) 210-1229.

The Salvation Army has donated over $10,000 to the community through local projects such as the back to school fair, donations to local food pantries and other community assistance.
Instructions for Salvation Army Bell Ringers

• Dress Warmly. Anticipate the weather changing as the day goes on.

• Please do not block store pedestrian traffic.

• Stand beside or behind the Kettle, not in front of it.

• Don’t ring the bell so loud in gets irritating

• Smile and acknowledge people with a greeting.

• Please be courteous, polite and respectful to others at all times.

• You do not handle the money. Please ask them to deposit it in the kettle.
• If they want to write a check, please write Potosi, Mo in the memo line of the check.
• Do not ever leave the kettle unattended.

• All ringers are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing guidelines.