Memorial Day Weekend Email-a-Thon - Thread I

A FR Forum Event ^ | 05/25/2002 | DoughtyOne

[ST.LOUIE1]

Ok, Doughty, -50- signed, sealed, and delivered.

Thanks, for starting the ball rolling.

[hoosiermama]

Just finished twenty-five more. Will only report those that are finished (100 now). Will try to add more over the weekend

[DoughtyOne]

2397 Emails Pledged
Gooooooooooooooooooooooo Freepers!
We've achieved 24.0% of our goal.

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

I just fired off 10---more to come.

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

Let me get my kids to tell other kids too.

[TxBec]

Just did 5.. will do more and keep you posted.

[ItsBacon]

10 more, have a few things to do but will send more later today.

[summer]

bttt

[Havisham]

Pledging 10 as of now. Thanks for the alert.

[kinganamort]

pledge 10 and ping

[DoughtyOne]

Fellow forum members:
 

About an hour and one half ago, I went to the first link on my list at the header of this thread.  There I composed a letter and mailed it off.

Rather than compose a letter to each individual member of the military, since I didn't even know who would be recieving it, I composed an all purpose letter describing what type of effort initiated it, and my own appreciation and wishes for their well being.  Then I mailed off 100 copies to each branch of service.

In all I sent out five hundred copies of the following letter.  In a few moments I'll be composing another.  Again, I will send out multiple copies to each branch of the military.  This time I'll send out 250 copies to each branch.  When completed, this will total seventeen hundred and fifty letters transmitted.  If possible I'll do another twelve hundred and fifty tomorrow morning bringing my total to three thousand letters.

At the Dear Abby site, you can click on the send button, then hit the back arrow.  Once back, you can send your letter again.  Repeating this process you can send out a large number of repeats within a short period of time.  Since the letters are going out to random individuals, many will recieve your letter all over the armed services.

Rather than send out only one version, that many would recieve and compare, I am sending out multiple versions that will look different when compared.  Some from the same unit may recieve duplicates, but a third or fourth person may have copies of another version.

Hey, it's not perfect, but it's a way to make sure as many members of our military as possible receive a note of appreciation for what they are doing for our nation.

I have included mention of FreeRepublic, because I want them to know that in FreeRepublic, they have a steadfast friend.
 

My first note:
 

Hi there;
 

This Memorial Day weekend I am participating in a group effort to send as many emails as possible to the members of our military.  Those of us who are participating wish to convey to you and our other service members our appreciation and thanks for your service.

During this weekend we reflect back on the sacrifices of our military members that have insured our nation's creation and survival.  As we reflect on those who have gone before you, we wish to recognize your service as well.

Thank you for your service to our nation.  May God watch over you and bless you.

Members of www.freerepublic.com will be sending out over 10,000 of these emails this weekend.  We want you folks to know that people at home do care and think about you often.

It is with a great sense of indebtedness and respect that I write this note.  All the best to you.
 

Cordially;
 
 

Ron Doughty

DoughtyOne

President: Los Angeles Chapter of the FreeRepublic Network
 

Many members of FreeRepublic are off having fun this weekend, away from the forum.  Therefore the pleasure of contacting our troops is going to be ours.

Thanks to each of you who have participated.

[DoughtyOne]

2842 Emails Pledged (or sent)
Gooooooooooooooooooooooo Freepers!
We've achieved 28.4% of our goal.

[MarMema]

Ten more just sent. I will try what you have suggested.
I noticed that Washington freepers are doing a bang-up job sending emails!! We know our military is important in this state!! Go Washington freepers!

[DoughtyOne]

[DoughtyOne]

Thank you. Fantastic job.

[DoughtyOne]

Thank you very much.

[DoughtyOne]

Thanks to each of you for your support for this project. I really appreciate the efforts of those who have chipped in to help us realize our goal.

[MarMema]

Now THAT'S the way to send emails. Thanks for the idea.
I just sent 100 emails in a very short time, 20 to each branch on the Dear Abby site.
So add 100 to the tally!! I'll send more soon.

[MarMema]

Add yet another 100 sent, from my son, to your tally.
I'll be back later this evening or tomorrow.

[DoughtyOne]

Wow, that's great. Thank you.