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Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/30/2009 10:49:31 PM

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* * * * * * * * Holiday Greetings for the Soldiers * * * * * * * * *

The theme for the next 3 weeks is going to be different, so please read the information below and ask questions if you aren’t sure.

This is your opportunity to send holiday greetings to the men and women who serve our country.   I learned last year that often the point of contact who receives our boxes will use some of our cards to make sure everyone in their unit has something at mail call.
So we are going to take the next 3 weeks to make holiday cards for the unit leaders to pass out. You can put a hand written, or typed note inside the card, stamp a greeting inside or whatever you want. Sign them from you and your family and put them inside the envelope. DO NOT seal the envelope. This is very important.   I would suggest just tucking the flap inside. Also DO NOT address the envelope. Not everyone who gets our cards are soldiers. Some are Navy, Marine and Air Force, as well as civilian contractors who support the military. Last year I wrote Happy Holidays on the envelopes.

Remember--do not seal the envelopes. However, we discussed that perhaps on a corner of the outside of the envelope you could write the type of card that it is: Christmas, Hanukkah, Holiday (general) or Winter or any other designation I may have missed. That will make it easier for the cards to get in the appropriate soldier's hands.

Cards will need to be in the hands of your shipper by Thanksgiving so they can get them sent to arrive in time to be handed out.

The idea is to have fun with the cards while supporting our military. Every card is appreciated.

* * * * For those of you who are new, let me explain how this works.

Make cards in any way that you want. All different, all the same, or a mix of both.
A2 size cards are the most efficient to package up and ship (300+ will fit in a box), however all sizes are fine and appreciated. Do what you are comfortable with and again have fun. Try not to have thick embellishments and glitter is discouraged for the safety of the troops. We are told it can get on their clothing and be seen with night vision goggles.

When you sign up you will sign up for how many you want to do 15,30,45,100. whatever # works for you. You will also tell us what time zone you are in. The time zone will tell us to whom you will ship your cards to when you are finished.

That shipper will then compile all the cards and send them to units on the ground in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other bases. Each time zone has 2 or 3 units (a unit is 120-160 soldiers) to ship to.

Shipping is an expense to us that all the shippers have taken on out of their own pocket. However if you want to donate a dollar or two for shipping expense overseas then we welcome that. All money donated goes to pay for shipping to the units. YOU DO NOT have to donate any money to participate in this project.

If you have any qualms or questions about what we are doing with Cards for Soldiers, please ask in the thread. There are several great ladies that keep this going and are usually around.

Thank you for joining us and for standing behind our troops.

~~pat (imnchghere)

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/30/2009 10:50:03 PM

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TALLY SHEET

East Coast..........Pat (imnchghere)          953

50.....Jenny/Natesmimi
30.....Wellrn
105....Phyllis
28.....eskiesmom
43.....DebbieKelly3
100....Gramma
50.....DianDabek
21.....Debs
100.....QueenMumII
25.....Princess Granddaughters
63.....KristineAuders
30.....Kraftgal
38.....ClaireSimard
50.....Scrapmom92
30.....Whalersfan
100.....PattiMcCann1
20.....Dbson

Central..........Christy (baseballmom18)          1194

60.....Mallbegone
45.....SueL
? .....KKU102
25.....Grannyisscrappin
10.....BrendaMerriman
30.....DonnaMcKinney
25.....abravesfan1
25.....Grannyisscrappin's daughter
125.....Scrapfor4
600.....Christy, Sue and Marie
34......Carol Powell
200.....Sue Masosner & work
15.....Julybabies

Mountain..........Susan (susanlesliessister)          134

50.....Cricutjenn
30.....JPLinAZ
30.....Luvskrapin
24.....Joyfullycafting
? .....TonyaLowe

Pacific..........Susan (susanlesliessister)       466

25.....Jill/thescrapoholic
30.....Stampmeblue
25.....JessicaL
50.....LarelynSartini
30.....Angiegypsy
100.....BettyBurlingham
206.....Mopster67

(West Coast..........600)

TOTAL..........2747

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/30/2009 11:07:39 PM

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put me down for 25 for now!

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 5:02:10 AM

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25 for now.(Eastern) I will try to do more...but it is a busy month for me.

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 6:32:55 AM

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Put me down for 30 this time will aim for more, sending out package on Monday for one just ending.

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 6:51:01 AM

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My goal for the east coast units is 1000 cards. That should provide at least one card for everyone I ship to and extras.

I would also like to see some Happy Holidays for those who may not celebrate Christmas. Snowmen are good for these cards.

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 7:03:15 AM

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Pat--good thing I read your post carefully. I was ready to put you personally down for 1000. Wow.

And gals, if the East coast can do 1000, the western half of the US out to be able to outdo them!!!

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 7:24:48 AM

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Great Idea!! I will start with 20, and let you know if I can do more. Central.

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 7:35:39 AM

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Put me down for 40- Central.

Susan- too funny. !! Sue

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 9:10:30 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: SusanLesliesSister

Pat--good thing I read your post carefully. I was ready to put you personally down for 1000. Wow.

And gals, if the East coast can do 1000, the western half of the US out to be able to outdo them!!!

Hmmmm I think I see a challenge in the making. I will be checking in this evening to see how we are doing.

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 9:37:29 AM

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Put me down for 50 Mountain. I will see if I can't do more.

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 10:54:11 AM

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Put me down for 30 Eastern. I will try to do more if possible.

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 11:41:42 AM

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I'll try to do some!

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 11:57:15 AM

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Put me down for 30 - Pacific Zone

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 11:59:00 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: SusanLesliesSister

Pat--good thing I read your post carefully. I was ready to put you personally down for 1000. Wow.

And gals, if the East coast can do 1000, the western half of the US out to be able to outdo them!!!

Sounds like the gauntlet is down!

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 12:05:28 PM

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I'll start with 20 but will try to do more.

East Coast

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 3:53:43 PM

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I think this is a great challenge, will try to do 20 or more for the east coast.
Debbie Kelly3

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RE: Happy Holidays to the Troops 10/31 ~ 11/18 - 10/31/2009 6:25:59 PM

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I'm all ready making cards, but I want to make lots again, so I am refraining from a number commitment...

Tuesday was my DS' last day of service in the USNavy. He's been in the Seabee's and training at Great Lakes for the last eleven years... Needless to say, we are very proud of him! Hoo RAH!

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