Black Owl Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 For those that were with us last year, you may recall that we sent packages to our members and members family members who were in harms way last year. Was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing the same thing this year. I thing we expanded it a bit last year and sent packages to friends and neighbours who were over there. This year I would suggest keeping it to our members and the members family members. Would also suggest that if anyone wants to make a donation to this effort, that we keep the donations to 10-15$. Anyway....... Just thought I would run this up the flag pole to see how many would salute it.
BEER30 Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Black Owl , BEER24/7 and I are ready to send more nylon gear out to the troops again this year . Just say when and where to send the bulk packages too . We can match what we did last year , no problem . BEER30
Sweetnothing Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Russell, I'm sure that we would give, but I'm not sure I want to spend a month or so in the cold garage this year. Lets see who else is intrested, and go from there!
Black Owl Posted November 14, 2007 Author Posted November 14, 2007 Russell, I'm sure that we would give, but I'm not sure I want to spend a month or so in the cold garage this year. Lets see who else is intrested, and go from there! You guys did your part last year........ But, if you want to volunteer again this year........ well . Serously though, if there is enough interest, I'll take care of it this year.... So far it looks like we only have 3 or 4 folks over there.
Squidley Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 I'd be more than willing to donate monies to the fund....but I have burned myself out on taking on tasks. Let me know where to send the loot and I'll get it there
Nighthawk II Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Count me in! Our Heros deserve something good from home. Let me know where to send the M/O and it'll be on it's way.
cecdoo Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 I am in, let me know where to send the $$$$ Craig
1BigDog Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Let me know if its a go OWL and ill paypal you a donation....
IH Truck Guy Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Black Owl,count our family in for a cash donation.Our kids said they would also donate..Let us know where to send the check...Thanks for setting this up.
ADC Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Count me in for a donation,just say where and when. Arthur
cmiles3 Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 I'll help- contribute or work. What do you need? I guess I didn't see what we did last Christmas, so I'm working blind here.
Gray Ghost Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 I know what you did last Christmas. I am in. Let me know what assistance you need and it is yours.
Sweetnothing Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Last year Brad and I took the donations, then we went shopping at Sam's Club where we could get a lot more for the money. I got big boxes from the grocery stores, and then started seperating what we bought into 6 packages. But then we got more names, so it changed to 10 names. Finally everything was done! Send them out from the Post Office....If they are going to a APO (I think thats thats it - I'm having a brain fart) the cost to ship is the least expensive. If you have any questions on how to do it call me on my cell in the VR list. I will help out any way I can. 1st thing I did was go to every pet store in the county and bought all the flea collars (dog collars are cheaper than cat collars).
Chuckles Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Black Owl,I am the president of Rolling Thunder, IN. Chapter 7, we send care packages to the troops quite often. Have enough items to fill many packages. If you could send me some names and addresses, we would be very happy to send the packages. As I said we have plenty of items to send but need some addresses. Just an idea. Chuckles
Squidley Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Chuck, Thank you for your offer, I'm sure we can get the logistics down and get some names for you. We definitely appreciate the offer and glad that your here with us
Black Owl Posted November 15, 2007 Author Posted November 15, 2007 Black Owl,I am the president of Rolling Thunder, IN. Chapter 7, we send care packages to the troops quite often. Have enough items to fill many packages. If you could send me some names and addresses, we would be very happy to send the packages. As I said we have plenty of items to send but need some addresses. Just an idea. Chuckles Okay.... being an old fart I'm entitled to get confused. Are you volunteering to handle this for us? Do you want to send the packages from Rolling Thunder instead of the VentureRiders? Or, do you just want names to send additional packages?
Chuckles Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 Just needed some more names at this time. We have two National Guard units from our area that are leaving in the near future. Will be approximatly 450 people at that time. But with the holidays coming up thought if I could get a few names maybe we could send out some packages at this time. Didn't mean to hijack the thread, just thought maybe we could help in getting some packages for the holidays. Not wanting to steal the thunder but just help in some way. Chuckles
Lone Eagle Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 Hey, Mr. Owl - count us in for the cash donation as well. Let's us know where and what method (i.e. money order so you don't lose money with PayPal fees?) to send the funds
Black Owl Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 For anyone wishing to make a donation towards sending thank you packages to our members and/or family members serving in the Middle East..... If you are using PayPal the address is CFAS@Juno.com If you plan on sending your donation by mail the address is Russell Hicks 185 Redwood Drive Apple Valley, MN 55124 Thanks much folks.
Sweetnothing Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Russell, Just wanting to know how this is going?! Do you need some help?
Black Owl Posted December 3, 2007 Author Posted December 3, 2007 Working on the last package now for Afganistan. If I can shake this cold, everything should be in the mail by Saturday. The participation from the members for projects such as this never ceases to amaze me.
Sweetnothing Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 The people in this club have the biggest hearts I have ever seen!! They give more than anyone their share for sure!! It definately is going to those who really will be alone for Christmas, and who give their ALL FOR US! BIG HUGS FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES AT CHRISTMAS TIME!! And Thank You Russell for taking this on for them!!!
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