Rose's story ***Mom Collecting Lip Balm, Lotion For Kuwait Soldiers***

http://www.55krc.com/main.html ^ | http://www.55krc.com

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

MADISON, Wis. -- After getting a phone call from her 20-year-old son who is stationed in the Middle East, a local mom began collecting chapstick, lotion and batteries to send to soldiers.Zack, an Army specialist with the 3rd infantry, told his mom that soldiers desperately need lip balm and lotion for dry skin, reported News 3's Toni Morrissey.

"I could just see them all sharing it -- I pictured everyone passing down either the lip balm or the lotion, and I realized there is no way my two boxes every three weeks is going to cover the thousands of guys who are over there," Rose said.

A local credit union found out about Rose's story and has been collecting donations for the troops.

The credit union has taken charge of making sure the supplies are boxed up and mailed and get to our troops in the Middle East.

ITEMS FOR SOLDIERS: If you plan to box your items, make sure the boxes remain open at the drop areas.

Phone Cards (AT&T)
AA Batteries-they have no electricity Ziploc Bags
Disposable or Polaroid Cameras Matches
Word Search / Puzzle books Notepads
Permanent Markers Pens
Highlighters Envelopes
CD players (individual ones, not expensive) Deck of cards
Small pocket sized photo albums or credit card wallets, CDs
Sunglasses Travel size games

Antibacterial Hand wash Lip Balm
Lotion-unscented Chap Stick
Cough/Throat Drops Band-Aids
Handy Wipes / Wet Ones Facial Wipes
Battery Powered Razors Kleenex
Shaving gel/cream Listerine
Toothbrushes Toothpaste
Tea tree oil (treatment for foot fungus) Q-tips
Facial Cleanser Face Moisturizer
Foot powder Deodorant
Sunscreen Contact Solution
Eye drops (also for contact wearers) Saline nose spray
Feminine hygiene products

Lifesavers, Beef Jerky, Slim Jims, Gum, Instant Coffee or creamer packages

**A letter or tape recorded message thanking them for being there. If you want, put your name and address on some or all the products, send a photo of your family in a short letter, written as if you have known the soldier all your life - may seem pretty lame, but made us feel a lot better about what we were doing over there.

Drop Areas for Soldier support:
Dane County Credit Union Rose, Room 523
2160 Rimrock Rd. City County Building
Madison, WI 53713 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
(608) 256-5665 Madison, WI 53703
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday 8:00 AM,
Monday through Friday 608-712-3053
Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Hours 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

If sending financial contributions make checks payable to Soldier Support and mail or drop at Dane County Credit Union

If you would like to send letters to some of our soldiers please send letters to:
Soldier Support
P.O. Box 1765
Madison, WI 53701-1765
ADDRESS QUESTIONS TO: soldiersupport@aol.com

Deadline: Feb. 28

If you'd like information on the supply collection for Kuwait soldiers, call (608) 712-3053 or e-mail soldiersupport@aol.com.

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Cmon America give them your support!

[xzins]

It is my guess that for security reasons the US military will be forced to turn down these well-intended gifts. The possibility of sabotage is too great.

While the deeply appreciated the sentiment, for the same reason, the military has asked in the past that cookies/candies not be sent to troops.

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

It is my guess that for security reasons the US military will be forced to turn down these well-intended gifts. The possibility of sabotage is too great

Nope she was on the radio this morning and shes working it out with the DOD and others Proctor and gamble jumped on board this morning as well as a couple others.P&G's got face creams and other things gearing up for this ! a Rep from P&G called in and said they were going to work on it .

[ffusco]

List of Survival Kit Items from Dr. Strangelove:
1 45 cal. sidearm,
2 boxes of ammo, 3 concentrated field rations,
Vitamin pills, pep pills, tranquilizer pills,
2 packs chewing gum'
prophellactics,
3 lip sticks, 2 pairs nylon stockings,
$100 in gold, $100 in Rubles,
1 combination Bible and Russian Phrase book...

Major Kong turns to Co-Pilot , "Fella could have a pretty good time in Vegas with all that stuff!"

[xzins]

I hope it works out.

I would be nervous about asking my son to use products sent to him from unknown people.....remember the Tylenol scare of a decade ago?

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Well if nothing else write them a letter and tell them you appreciate them and all the work they do for freedom sometimes that can be just enough share a joke or send them pictures of home so they know your behind them 100%

Or go here and help!

[xzins]

Absolutely!

I'm a 20 year Army retiree....a chaplain. I fully agree with supporting our troops.

Two of them will likely be my own sons. Now THEY will get care packages....from HOME!

[lorrainer]

Addresses should be:

Dane County Credit Union

2160 Rimrock Rd. Madison, WI 53713

---

Rose, Room 523

City County Building

210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Madison, WI 53703

[Jewels1091]

If you take it to a recruiting station they will be ok...

[Jen]

It is my guess that for security reasons the US military will be forced to turn down these well-intended gifts. The possibility of sabotage is too great.

It seems this woman is soliciting items to send in packages to her son who will share with his unit. I'm assuming she will inspect anything that is sent to her, but it makes me uneasy to think of strangers sending stuff to this woman, who is forwarding it on to our troops.

Xzins, you are right. Servicemembers have been instructed NOT to accept packages or letters from people they don't know. Military post offices will return the items to the sender.

But there is a way to send stuff to deployed troops through the USO. This article explains "Operation USO Care Package". Individuals and corporations may participate.

Also, email messages may be sent to a random servicemember's inbox through Operation Dear Abby or AnyServicemember.org.

[xzins]

Thanks, AJ.

It's sad that some would seek to harm our troops by sending sabotaged packages, but it is a possibility that cannot be overlooked. Better safe than sorry.

[getgoing]

We are members of OI (OperationInterdependence) w/ monthly box filled w/goodies & letters to 50 guys of the 15th MEU in the middle east. Security IS the #1 concern-so ALL products that will touch the skin must be sealed by the mfg. Other guidelines also apply.

[Atlas Sneezed]

This post is an abuse of the state lists, read why here.

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Im sure our servicemen and wooman will enjoy the fact that YOU dont want attention drawn to their needs over a states list and im almost sure that we have servicemen and women from all fifty states ready to fight for your freedom to cry about the same amentioned so called abused list.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Just because YOUR post is about a good cause and of national interest does not justify abusing state lists just to get it more attention than it would if posted to the appropriate national categories.

If everyone posted as you have when they thought that THEIR issue was REALLY important, the state lists would be useless.

Next time, if you feel your article won't get anough attention by following the rules, please abuse "breaking news" for a change.