For us political lounge lizards at least.
I saw this idea on another board and I liked it, so I thought it would be good for us as a community to do something as well. I am not really sure how the specifics will work out, but I would like to get the ball rolling and get some ideas. Currently I am thinking along the lines of a good sized care package.
Letters. I would like to get lots of letters of appreciation. These can be easily obtained from your family (children especially), friends, neighbors, co-workers etc. I think handwritten letters would be most thoughtful, but typed out or printed emails would also work.
Drawings from children. Childrens art has a way of making you smile and feel good, something those guys need alot. No war scenes of course, but pictures of soldiers would be fine along with anything else they felt like drawing for our troops.
Reading material. I know they don't have much leisure time, but anything would be appreciated I am sure. Light and small stuff only such as magazines and paperback books. ABSOLUTELY no news papers or magazines which might contain articles that would demean them or their purpose in any way.
Candy. I am sure these guys would love some sweets. It would all have to be non-perishable goods, nothing home baked or that would not survive the trip.
Other goods and necessities. This is where I am unsure and need some advice. What would you propose? I am going to talk to my buddy, who recently returned from Iraq, this weekend and see what he thinks the soldiers would like and need most in this regard.
Shipping. No idea at this point. I don't know if we could have it shipped from a base or if we would have to go third party freight. I am open for suggestions here.
I'll put $200 dollars towards this as a start. I've set aside $100 for care stuff and another $100 for shipping if it's required. If no shipping is required I'll go $200 for care stuff.
Once we get this figured out I don't have a problem doing the work, but I do not want to receive any money other than that for shipping costs if they arise. I would prefer for anyone who want's to participate to send me whatever they want to send, I'll put it all together and get it to where it needs to go.
I have finals in three weeks which will require all of my time. So I will not be able to package and send out anythning until after the 11th, but I have plenty of space to store stuff until that time.
Depending on how the shipping work's out I don't know when they would be likely to receive it, but I am betting it would be after Christmas. Someone else I am sure will know better than I.
Selecting a unit. Need suggestions on how to go about doing it, what some good criteria would be etc.
Ideas?
Chris Skarzenski
I saw this idea on another board and I liked it, so I thought it would be good for us as a community to do something as well. I am not really sure how the specifics will work out, but I would like to get the ball rolling and get some ideas. Currently I am thinking along the lines of a good sized care package.
Letters. I would like to get lots of letters of appreciation. These can be easily obtained from your family (children especially), friends, neighbors, co-workers etc. I think handwritten letters would be most thoughtful, but typed out or printed emails would also work.
Drawings from children. Childrens art has a way of making you smile and feel good, something those guys need alot. No war scenes of course, but pictures of soldiers would be fine along with anything else they felt like drawing for our troops.
Reading material. I know they don't have much leisure time, but anything would be appreciated I am sure. Light and small stuff only such as magazines and paperback books. ABSOLUTELY no news papers or magazines which might contain articles that would demean them or their purpose in any way.
Candy. I am sure these guys would love some sweets. It would all have to be non-perishable goods, nothing home baked or that would not survive the trip.
Other goods and necessities. This is where I am unsure and need some advice. What would you propose? I am going to talk to my buddy, who recently returned from Iraq, this weekend and see what he thinks the soldiers would like and need most in this regard.
Shipping. No idea at this point. I don't know if we could have it shipped from a base or if we would have to go third party freight. I am open for suggestions here.
I'll put $200 dollars towards this as a start. I've set aside $100 for care stuff and another $100 for shipping if it's required. If no shipping is required I'll go $200 for care stuff.
Once we get this figured out I don't have a problem doing the work, but I do not want to receive any money other than that for shipping costs if they arise. I would prefer for anyone who want's to participate to send me whatever they want to send, I'll put it all together and get it to where it needs to go.
I have finals in three weeks which will require all of my time. So I will not be able to package and send out anythning until after the 11th, but I have plenty of space to store stuff until that time.
Depending on how the shipping work's out I don't know when they would be likely to receive it, but I am betting it would be after Christmas. Someone else I am sure will know better than I.
Selecting a unit. Need suggestions on how to go about doing it, what some good criteria would be etc.
Ideas?
Chris Skarzenski
