Pen-pal service for our Military?

[kemathen7]

Over and out ... I sent him an email asking for as many responses as possible. How soon do you need the responses? He's been away from email for a while (top secret mission, wink wink) ... he said I wouldn't be able to contact him for a few days.

[RandallFlagg]

We go every Saturday. If I miss one, I'll forward the letters to anyone else attending who wants to read them(There won't be a shortage of them, I assure you).

On a side note, I called the G. Gordon Liddy Show this morning and told him about Operation Infinite Freep, the March 1st Rally in D.C. and the letter readings we're planning. If you know anyone who calls to talk radio a lot, try to get them to mention the rallies. Thanks!

[photogirl]

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.


I hope this helps! I'm going to write tonight and send a few goodies in the morning. Thank you all for your help!

[cgk]

I found a "pen pal" site for corresponding with the military. It was even recommended as a faster response site by the "Hugs to Kuwait" correspondence site, which is currently overloaded with volunteers. :)

Here's the site I found - I've just signed up.

Sponsor Sign Up for Operation Military Pride

[photogirl]

thank you!

[photogirl]

See Cgk's post for penpal service. I'm going to sign up today. Hope this helps.

[sakka]

Thanks!! I'm going to sign up ASAP!