Operation Santa Bag Update! Wow what a month we had in October. We have prepared for adopting 100 troops serving overseas, and to date we have grown to approximately 250, needless to say we are very excited. I can't even begin to Thank Everyone for their love for our troops and this project! This select group left the Wilmington area on Oct. 4, 2014.
To date we have $700.00 for shipping. We will need more, last year we shipped 135 Santa Bags, Christmas Trees, Toiletries, games, footballs and more for $400.00. Things that we are now needing is 150 kitted hats to go under their helmets, 250 single packs of tissues, we still need more hot chocolate lot=n=lots of hot chocolate. Footballs 2-4, Frisbees 5-10 of them, Board games that 2-4 can play, hard candies, flavorings for water 500 single packs, foot warmers (340) writing pens (250) and at least 1 case of baby wipes. Music CD's would be great or DVD's. Puzzle books are nice too.
Above all else! I want to say Thank You to the Wilmington Star News and Ci Cantwell for the interview and the wonderful article he wrote on September 27th, and for the Wilmington Encore Magazine for the great push for our project and our troops! This year will be the best year yet! Girl Scout Troop 220 from Burgaw well all I can say is your AWESOME! We have had more sponsors this year than any other year! So I can say Thank you to all my supporters from Hampstead and Wilmington, NC! We currently have contact with Tom Russell from "Step up For Soldiers" and hoping to team up with him to help get our care packages to our group!
There's still time to help! If your wanting to help you can contact me via e-mail at starbethlehem@live.com or face book me!
God Bless and Thank You so much for your continued support!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Operation Santa Bag 2014 is in full swing! Preparing for our care packages!
Hello There!
It's been a few months since we last updated our blog and it's that time of the year again! This year we have already been blessed with have help from our local Girl Scout Troop 220 from Pender County here in NC and help from the NC Sorosis Foundation. Today we achieved something awesome, with the help of our new friends we made 128 Homemade Christmas Cards! What an awesome job ladies. We could not have done this without everyone's help. Pictures will be posted.
We have not selected our groups yet so if anyone knows someone that is currently serving overseas please let me know. We are looking to adopt up to 100 Troops whether it's 1 group, 2 or even 3. Our needs list is still available for anyone to see. Donations for shipping is also needed. Last year we spent $400.00 alone in shipping.
Thanks Again Everyone for your continued support.
Pat
It's been a few months since we last updated our blog and it's that time of the year again! This year we have already been blessed with have help from our local Girl Scout Troop 220 from Pender County here in NC and help from the NC Sorosis Foundation. Today we achieved something awesome, with the help of our new friends we made 128 Homemade Christmas Cards! What an awesome job ladies. We could not have done this without everyone's help. Pictures will be posted.
We have not selected our groups yet so if anyone knows someone that is currently serving overseas please let me know. We are looking to adopt up to 100 Troops whether it's 1 group, 2 or even 3. Our needs list is still available for anyone to see. Donations for shipping is also needed. Last year we spent $400.00 alone in shipping.
Thanks Again Everyone for your continued support.
Pat
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Operation Santa Bag's have been shipped!
Dear Operation Santa Bag Supporter's and Follower's.
Monday November 25th, Operation Santa Bag shipped 14 boxes of goodies to include
Christmas Tree's for each of the groups. I have to say a hardy "Thank You" to all that made this possible. The weight this year exceeded last year, even with having less in numbers. The total weight combined was over 256lbs. That's a whole lot of Christmas love to ship! I would love to be a little fly on the wall when these troops start receiving the care packages. A Hardy! Hardy ! Thank You to my husband Mike, he did all the heavy lifting getting it from our house to the post office. I'm not sure if the post office will ever be the same after tying up the post office line for well over an hour. But at the end of the day! It was so well worth it!
Words cannot express the warmth in my heart with the support this project has received over the years. And to our troops we can never repay them for what they have given up! Being away from family during the holiday's is tough, so my goal is to give them a little bag of cheer!
From Operation Santa Bag we wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! and A very Blessed Christmas. You have truly shown what Thanksgiving & Christmas is all about! "Giving, Loving, and Caring all wrapped up in 14 boxes that is heading to Afghanistan and Kosovo!
Love to You All
Operation Santa Bag
Pat
Monday November 25th, Operation Santa Bag shipped 14 boxes of goodies to include
Christmas Tree's for each of the groups. I have to say a hardy "Thank You" to all that made this possible. The weight this year exceeded last year, even with having less in numbers. The total weight combined was over 256lbs. That's a whole lot of Christmas love to ship! I would love to be a little fly on the wall when these troops start receiving the care packages. A Hardy! Hardy ! Thank You to my husband Mike, he did all the heavy lifting getting it from our house to the post office. I'm not sure if the post office will ever be the same after tying up the post office line for well over an hour. But at the end of the day! It was so well worth it!
Words cannot express the warmth in my heart with the support this project has received over the years. And to our troops we can never repay them for what they have given up! Being away from family during the holiday's is tough, so my goal is to give them a little bag of cheer!
From Operation Santa Bag we wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! and A very Blessed Christmas. You have truly shown what Thanksgiving & Christmas is all about! "Giving, Loving, and Caring all wrapped up in 14 boxes that is heading to Afghanistan and Kosovo!
Love to You All
Operation Santa Bag
Pat
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Saturday, November 9, 2013
November 9, 2013
Well Operation Santa Bag followers, here's another update. Team Operation Santa Bag meets again today to finish the Christmas Cards that we have left to do, Every year "God" really Blesses this project. Just when I think I'm not going to have all the help I need, "He" sends them my way. I don't even need to look, they find me. All I can say is "WOW!"
To update everyone on things that we are still needing $ for shipping, I am still waiting on a couple of donations to come in. Once I receive those funds I will have a better idea on how much more we will need. I would love to get some notes from children or adults , these little things mean a whole lot to our troops just to let them know that the children even as young as they are understand their sacrifices and love them for it.
One of my very dedicated helpers said something yesterday that put things in perspective and here's my thought she said, "Isn't it great what we can check off another item off of our "things needed/things to get list" instead of thinking about all that we have left to do. So just to give you an idea of what we have accomplished to date, I am checking these things off. Ms. Bunny, I love you more than you know.
Things completed to date:
All Santa Bags are sewn (85)
Toiletries received/separated & bagged
We will have (85) Home Made Christmas Cards Completed today
Received:
Powdered drink mix Hard Candies w/ more to come
Hot Chocolate Our State Magazine
Slim Jims $ 100.00 for Shipping (so far)
Peanuts Party Mix (2) containers 1 for each group
Hat's Hand Knitted (2) Prelite Christmas trees
Hand Warmers w/ more to come Hand made Christmas Ornaments
Playing Cards (coming)
Fruit roll up's
Raisins
Tooth Paste, Tooth Brushes/Dental Floss
Well Operation Santa Bag followers, here's another update. Team Operation Santa Bag meets again today to finish the Christmas Cards that we have left to do, Every year "God" really Blesses this project. Just when I think I'm not going to have all the help I need, "He" sends them my way. I don't even need to look, they find me. All I can say is "WOW!"
To update everyone on things that we are still needing $ for shipping, I am still waiting on a couple of donations to come in. Once I receive those funds I will have a better idea on how much more we will need. I would love to get some notes from children or adults , these little things mean a whole lot to our troops just to let them know that the children even as young as they are understand their sacrifices and love them for it.
One of my very dedicated helpers said something yesterday that put things in perspective and here's my thought she said, "Isn't it great what we can check off another item off of our "things needed/things to get list" instead of thinking about all that we have left to do. So just to give you an idea of what we have accomplished to date, I am checking these things off. Ms. Bunny, I love you more than you know.
Things completed to date:
All Santa Bags are sewn (85)
Toiletries received/separated & bagged
We will have (85) Home Made Christmas Cards Completed today
Received:
Powdered drink mix Hard Candies w/ more to come
Hot Chocolate Our State Magazine
Slim Jims $ 100.00 for Shipping (so far)
Peanuts Party Mix (2) containers 1 for each group
Hat's Hand Knitted (2) Prelite Christmas trees
Hand Warmers w/ more to come Hand made Christmas Ornaments
Playing Cards (coming)
Fruit roll up's
Raisins
Tooth Paste, Tooth Brushes/Dental Floss
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Operation Santa Bags is in full swing!
I went to "Any Soldier.com and selected a couple of groups this year. Typically they only have a handful of troops to help out, but I'm sure there's more to that than we think. these individuals are base out of NC, so more than likely, Camp Lejune, New River Air Station, Cherry Point, Ft. Bragg; that tells me that these brave soldier's are from our community. So I am reaching out to those individuals to see what we can do to send them a little package of LOVE. We have a sweet individual that donated fabric for the Santa Bags, yes, we sew these our selves. Thank you Ms. Sharon! and one of our loyal supporters has hand knitted hats to go under their helmets (We thank you Ms. Cecelia). We are very blessed to have this kind of support. Our local dentist has donated toothpaste, tooth brushes, and dental floss. Thank You to Dr.& Mrs Michael Levine.
We need your HELP!
Your asking how, this is what you or your group can do to help!
We need funds for shipping. Last year we spent over $ 350.00 on shipping. We reached out to 135 troops, That was awesome! The joy of knowing they all appreciate all that we offered!
We need these thing for this years project!
We just received a special request for warm gloves, one of our contacts say they are really needing these because where they are is getting extremely cold. If you can help with this they would really appreciate it more than you know. We are needing approximately 75 pairs, and if we can get 10-15 folks that will commit to purchasing these we would have enough for everyone.
Hot Chocolate (lots of it)
Individual packets of Gatorade (lots of it)
Hand Warmers enough for 2-3 sets in each Santa bag
Candies such as: skittles, jolly ranchers, tootsie rolls, fire balls, peanuts, starlight peppermints, beef jerky or slim jims are a big hit!. etc
Candy Canes
toiletries such as shampoo, lotion, sanitizers, body wash, conditioners. sun screen, chap sticks, baby wipes, individual packs of tissues
games, footballs, playing cards
letter from school children thanking them for their service.
Christmas Trees preferably 4ft or under, and I say trees because there will be more than 1 group to reach out too this year.
Sports magazines, health magazines or just some good reading material.
I went to "Any Soldier.com and selected a couple of groups this year. Typically they only have a handful of troops to help out, but I'm sure there's more to that than we think. these individuals are base out of NC, so more than likely, Camp Lejune, New River Air Station, Cherry Point, Ft. Bragg; that tells me that these brave soldier's are from our community. So I am reaching out to those individuals to see what we can do to send them a little package of LOVE. We have a sweet individual that donated fabric for the Santa Bags, yes, we sew these our selves. Thank you Ms. Sharon! and one of our loyal supporters has hand knitted hats to go under their helmets (We thank you Ms. Cecelia). We are very blessed to have this kind of support. Our local dentist has donated toothpaste, tooth brushes, and dental floss. Thank You to Dr.& Mrs Michael Levine.
We need your HELP!
Your asking how, this is what you or your group can do to help!
We need funds for shipping. Last year we spent over $ 350.00 on shipping. We reached out to 135 troops, That was awesome! The joy of knowing they all appreciate all that we offered!
We need these thing for this years project!
We just received a special request for warm gloves, one of our contacts say they are really needing these because where they are is getting extremely cold. If you can help with this they would really appreciate it more than you know. We are needing approximately 75 pairs, and if we can get 10-15 folks that will commit to purchasing these we would have enough for everyone.
Hot Chocolate (lots of it)
Individual packets of Gatorade (lots of it)
Hand Warmers enough for 2-3 sets in each Santa bag
Candies such as: skittles, jolly ranchers, tootsie rolls, fire balls, peanuts, starlight peppermints, beef jerky or slim jims are a big hit!. etc
Candy Canes
toiletries such as shampoo, lotion, sanitizers, body wash, conditioners. sun screen, chap sticks, baby wipes, individual packs of tissues
games, footballs, playing cards
letter from school children thanking them for their service.
Christmas Trees preferably 4ft or under, and I say trees because there will be more than 1 group to reach out too this year.
Sports magazines, health magazines or just some good reading material.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Operation Santa Bag Ships first packages with more to come.
Dear Friends:
Just wanted to update eveyone on our progress. A total of 5 packages have been shipped so far, with many more to be shipped tomorrow. I would like to Thank everyone for their contributions this year.
We adopted 126 Marines from Camp Lejune, NC and I am very excited about what we accomplished this year. There are a number of items which we have come to realize are important to our
troops. Knitted hats to go under their helmets, hand warmers are just a couple of things are are very important to them. So to all that donated this year! Thank You from the bottom of my heart and theirs. Our donors for this year were:
Mike Becker, Hampstead, NC
Carolyn Becker, Jacksonville, NC
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Maggio, Wilmington, NC
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Levine
Dr. Mark Davini, Cape Code MA
Harper Family, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Bunny W., Wilmington, NC
Ms. Joan S, Wilmington, NC
DJ & Hunter B, Wilmington, NC
Woodall Family, Wilington, NC
Ladies Cape Fear Optimist, Wilmington, NC
Mr. Fred H., Wilmington, NC
John & Susan T., Wilmington, NC
Ms. C, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Mary Lee R, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Betty, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Kerri & Beverly A., Wilmington, NC
Ms. Cathy G, Wilmington, NC
Just wanted to update eveyone on our progress. A total of 5 packages have been shipped so far, with many more to be shipped tomorrow. I would like to Thank everyone for their contributions this year.
We adopted 126 Marines from Camp Lejune, NC and I am very excited about what we accomplished this year. There are a number of items which we have come to realize are important to our
troops. Knitted hats to go under their helmets, hand warmers are just a couple of things are are very important to them. So to all that donated this year! Thank You from the bottom of my heart and theirs. Our donors for this year were:
Mike Becker, Hampstead, NC
Carolyn Becker, Jacksonville, NC
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Maggio, Wilmington, NC
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Levine
Dr. Mark Davini, Cape Code MA
Harper Family, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Bunny W., Wilmington, NC
Ms. Joan S, Wilmington, NC
DJ & Hunter B, Wilmington, NC
Woodall Family, Wilington, NC
Ladies Cape Fear Optimist, Wilmington, NC
Mr. Fred H., Wilmington, NC
John & Susan T., Wilmington, NC
Ms. C, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Mary Lee R, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Betty, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Kerri & Beverly A., Wilmington, NC
Ms. Cathy G, Wilmington, NC
Friday, October 12, 2012
We now have an e-mail. If anyone has any questions regarding Operation Santa Bag 2010 or would like to help with donations you can contact us by e-mail. operationsantabag20103@live.com
Thank you for your support,
Pat Becker & Cathy Thomas-Baker
Thank you for your support,
Pat Becker & Cathy Thomas-Baker
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
It's that time of year! Operation Santa Bags will need all the help they can get! We currently we have a group of Marines heading to Afghanistan in August. We need your help, this group will have 120 troops that will not be home at Christmas. How many of you will step up to the plate. I will be updating our wish list and all donations will be appreciated. Card makers! needed, our troops love getting our homemade cards, this is something you can even get your children involved it! Book markers, kids love making these and our troops love them, just have them send a little message on the bookmarkers. You can refer to our Operation Santa Bags wish list for the items needed for these care packages.
As always we thank everyone for all the help over these past several years doing this project.
You can contact me a starbethlehem@live.com or call me (910) 470-1297
Thank You,
Pat & Cathy
As always we thank everyone for all the help over these past several years doing this project.
You can contact me a starbethlehem@live.com or call me (910) 470-1297
Thank You,
Pat & Cathy
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Thank You Notes From Our Troops of The 340th PSYOP, Ft. Dix,NJ
On Tuesday November 22nd Operation Santa Bag took a road trip to Ft. Dix, NJ to deliver 88 Santa Bags to a group of Soldiers that are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan on December 20th. My sister and I hopped in the car from her house in Elmira, NY and started our journey. It was a long day, however it was so worth every mile. We got to meet the 1st Sgt, and the CO of this fine group. As we set up the Christmas Tree, and placed the bags around it, we chatted with those who had greeted us at the visitors center. They presented me with a certificate of appreciation and wanted us to know how much they appreciated our efforts to give this group a small token of our appreciation for doing what they do everyday, keeping us here at home safe. Yesterday Monday December 5th I came home to a stack of mail from this group! Needless to say as I read every note I was crying with a joy that I can't explain other than it was something that I had not expected. Thank You to everyone who participated in this years project, and again we couldn't do this without all your help! Yes! January will start a new year, and we plan to start planning for next year's project even earlier. We reached out to 186 troops this year, so will next year be 200-250 that will depend on how much help we can get throughout this upcoming year! Want to help? contact my sister Cathy or myself! Or if you would like to help expand "Operation Santa Bag to your area I will help you get started! It's rewarding, and our troops need to hear from us!
Thank You
Pat & Cathy
Thank You
Pat & Cathy
Friday, November 25, 2011
Operation Santa Bag Goes to Ft. Dix, NJ
Operation Santa Bag delivered 88 Santa Bags to Ft. Dix, NJ on Tuesday November 22, 2011. Needless to say our visit was great. We had the opportunity to meet the 1st Sgt. and the Commander of the 340th. Operation Santa Bag was really excited about delivering their care package in person, we set up the
Christmas Tree and placed the Santa Bags under it for our troops. To everyone who contributed to this years care packages I can't say Thank You enough. We mailed out 13 other packages to troops currently serving in Afghasistan. We could not have done this without your help! Thank You! and Thank You!
Christmas Tree and placed the Santa Bags under it for our troops. To everyone who contributed to this years care packages I can't say Thank You enough. We mailed out 13 other packages to troops currently serving in Afghasistan. We could not have done this without your help! Thank You! and Thank You!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Operation Santa Bag Preparing to fill Santa Bags Wednesday November 16th,2011
Hey everyone!
Just wanting to update you on our progress for this years care packages. Right now we are only lacking a few items such as playing cards (I know that we have some coming but not sure how many, popcorn, and funds for shipping so if anyone would like to help us out in that department that would be totally awesome. We have 186 troops this year that we are reaching out too! WOW that's more than doubled from last year. We are so excited!
To Our Sponsors! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Ms. Amy Tipton, Wilmington, NC
Robin Arnaud, Wilmington, NC
Claudia M, Charlotte, NC
Pam Barker, FL
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Levine, Wilmington, NC
The Harper Family, Wilmington, NC
Debbie Sheehan & Family, Wilmington,NC
Sharon Simmons & Family, Wilmington,NC
Mr. Roger Foley, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Bunny Wherry, Wilmington,NC
Mission Baptist Church, Burgaw, NC
Ms. Joan Sheridan & Family, Wilmington,NC
DJ & Hunter Black, Wilmington, NC
Jennifer & Greg Becker, Jacksonville, NC
Carolyn Becker, Jacksonville, NC
Girl Scout Troop, Hampstead, NC
Garcia Family, Hampstead, NC
Lowes Home Improvement, Wilmington, NC
Just wanting to update you on our progress for this years care packages. Right now we are only lacking a few items such as playing cards (I know that we have some coming but not sure how many, popcorn, and funds for shipping so if anyone would like to help us out in that department that would be totally awesome. We have 186 troops this year that we are reaching out too! WOW that's more than doubled from last year. We are so excited!
To Our Sponsors! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Ms. Amy Tipton, Wilmington, NC
Robin Arnaud, Wilmington, NC
Claudia M, Charlotte, NC
Pam Barker, FL
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Levine, Wilmington, NC
The Harper Family, Wilmington, NC
Debbie Sheehan & Family, Wilmington,NC
Sharon Simmons & Family, Wilmington,NC
Mr. Roger Foley, Wilmington, NC
Ms. Bunny Wherry, Wilmington,NC
Mission Baptist Church, Burgaw, NC
Ms. Joan Sheridan & Family, Wilmington,NC
DJ & Hunter Black, Wilmington, NC
Jennifer & Greg Becker, Jacksonville, NC
Carolyn Becker, Jacksonville, NC
Girl Scout Troop, Hampstead, NC
Garcia Family, Hampstead, NC
Lowes Home Improvement, Wilmington, NC
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Update to our Operation Santa Bag Package Preparedness
Hey There Everyone!
We are celebrating our 5th annual "Operation Santa Bag" Troop project this year! This Project could not go on without your support and help. To everyone that has supported us these past 5 years, Thank You! This year will be our biggest group! We have 150 troops to reach out to this year.
So here's an update on what we have to date for our care packages and what we still need. Our supporters are so great!
We Have:
Hand Warmers: We have 150, if your interested in helping you may go to Dick's supporting goods and they have offered a 15% discount for "team USA Afghanistan" be sure to let them know that these will be going to our troops in Afghanistan. I understand that the manager was very excited to help us with these, if you have any questions please call me. We have 119 knitted toboggans, chap sticks for everyone. We also have tooth brushes, and dental floss and tooth paste. donated by a local dentist. We have 186 copies of a CD from a local singer and song writer Amy Tipton! Thank You Amy! for your continued support. We have hand made crafts made by children, hand made Christmas Cards being made by the "Operation Santa Bag Team this year! we have all the hot chocolate that we need YAH!, peanuts, propell singles, and candy. We now have the Christmas Tree's, additional hand warmers.
Things We Still Would Like:
Microwaveable popcorn boxes of 36 count (Sam's Club)
Single packs of Hand sanitizers (box of 24 count can be found at Dollar Tree/Big Lots or Walmart)
Packs of playing cards, needing 150 suggestion: Dollar Tree sells these 2 packs for $1.00
Games that 2-4 people can play such as : Battleship, checkers, tumbling towers, or other board games or card games.
Hand written notes, just to say Thank You for your service to give them encouragement.
Funds for shipping would be very helpful! Last year we spent $150.00 for shipping.
If you are wanting to help please let us know we have just a couple more days to prepare these packages. We have 3 groups in which these packages are going, so please let me know if your wanting to help us!
We are celebrating our 5th annual "Operation Santa Bag" Troop project this year! This Project could not go on without your support and help. To everyone that has supported us these past 5 years, Thank You! This year will be our biggest group! We have 150 troops to reach out to this year.
So here's an update on what we have to date for our care packages and what we still need. Our supporters are so great!
We Have:
Hand Warmers: We have 150, if your interested in helping you may go to Dick's supporting goods and they have offered a 15% discount for "team USA Afghanistan" be sure to let them know that these will be going to our troops in Afghanistan. I understand that the manager was very excited to help us with these, if you have any questions please call me. We have 119 knitted toboggans, chap sticks for everyone. We also have tooth brushes, and dental floss and tooth paste. donated by a local dentist. We have 186 copies of a CD from a local singer and song writer Amy Tipton! Thank You Amy! for your continued support. We have hand made crafts made by children, hand made Christmas Cards being made by the "Operation Santa Bag Team this year! we have all the hot chocolate that we need YAH!, peanuts, propell singles, and candy. We now have the Christmas Tree's, additional hand warmers.
Things We Still Would Like:
Microwaveable popcorn boxes of 36 count (Sam's Club)
Single packs of Hand sanitizers (box of 24 count can be found at Dollar Tree/Big Lots or Walmart)
Packs of playing cards, needing 150 suggestion: Dollar Tree sells these 2 packs for $1.00
Games that 2-4 people can play such as : Battleship, checkers, tumbling towers, or other board games or card games.
Hand written notes, just to say Thank You for your service to give them encouragement.
Funds for shipping would be very helpful! Last year we spent $150.00 for shipping.
If you are wanting to help please let us know we have just a couple more days to prepare these packages. We have 3 groups in which these packages are going, so please let me know if your wanting to help us!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
1st Annual Operation Santa Bag Weekend At The Beach!
Well we have been busy and getting busier, Operation Santa Bag is going to the beach! Some would say that we live at the beach, this is true, however this will be a working weekend at the beach. One of my Generous Cricut students has offered up her beach home for this weekend! WOW how do you say no to that! We have a group of ladies who are bringing their Cricut Machines, Sewing Machines and we are gonna have a party! We will be busy making Christmas Cards and Santa Bags for our 150 Troops that we will be adopting this year, and we will have a great time! Our focus will be our troops, these cards will be designed and created to bring Chirstmas Cheer to our troops. We are so excited about this weekend. And we will be talking about what we will do next year! I love this time of year, my sister Cathy will be coming to visit and she will be teaching a class on how to make a "stage pop-up Christmas card" and everyone will be making one.....yes these will be going on the road to Afghanistan. My wonderful sister-in-law Jennifer has given us a head start on the Santa Bags, she has already sewn 99 of these bags! WOW! So, if you want to help please let us know! Check out our wish list, our contact information is also available......Thank You for your continued support for our troops.
Pat & Cathy
Pat & Cathy
Monday, September 5, 2011
Alpha Company 1/9 Receives care packages from Operation Santa Bag
From: GySgt Mansfield, D.J.
Alpha Company 1/9
Company Operations Chief
Pat,
I have to say that, that absolutely rocked! I have received four packages
so far. The last one will show up somewhere for sure. Just may take a
little time. I instantly separated them and got them to the guys. We
will definitely be able to use all the nails and screws. The brushes,
bowls, saran wrap, cook ware and foil is just awesome. They will love
getting that stuff and I loved getting it for my own camp! So happy and
thank you so much. Please thank anyone that helped out!
It is all stuff we can use and we will definitely use it!
Thank you so much!
Alpha Company 1/9
Company Operations Chief
Pat,
I have to say that, that absolutely rocked! I have received four packages
so far. The last one will show up somewhere for sure. Just may take a
little time. I instantly separated them and got them to the guys. We
will definitely be able to use all the nails and screws. The brushes,
bowls, saran wrap, cook ware and foil is just awesome. They will love
getting that stuff and I loved getting it for my own camp! So happy and
thank you so much. Please thank anyone that helped out!
It is all stuff we can use and we will definitely use it!
Thank you so much!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Operation Santa Bag Supports ALPHA COMPANY 1/9 UNIT 74095
Hey everyone, it's been awhile since we have updated our blog, so here is an idea as to what we have been up to. We just finished a project for USMC Alpha Company 1/9 Unit 74095 from Camp Lejeune,NC We were able to get these Marines things such as nails, screws, wire cutters, pliers, brushes, plastic bowls, a couple pots to cook in, homemade note cards, boxed note cards, foil wrap, saran wrap not to mention some fun stuff like football, and some other goodies.
If you would like to help please contact us, all help will be appreciated.
A Huge Thank You too our great sponsors:
Stevens Hardware, Wilmington, NC
Dr. Dan Maggio, Wilmington, NC
Robin Arnaud, Wilmington, NC
Pam Barker, Wilmington, NC
Elise Howard, Wilmington, NC
DJ & Hunter Black, Wilmington, NC
Cathy Thomas, Elmira, NY
To Alpha Company 1/9 Unit 74095 Thank You for your service to our country and know that you and your family's are in our thoughts and prayers.
If you would like to help please contact us, all help will be appreciated.
A Huge Thank You too our great sponsors:
Stevens Hardware, Wilmington, NC
Dr. Dan Maggio, Wilmington, NC
Robin Arnaud, Wilmington, NC
Pam Barker, Wilmington, NC
Elise Howard, Wilmington, NC
DJ & Hunter Black, Wilmington, NC
Cathy Thomas, Elmira, NY
To Alpha Company 1/9 Unit 74095 Thank You for your service to our country and know that you and your family's are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Time to start preparing our packages
It's time to begin our preparation of our care packages, that's right! "Packages"! We will have 2 groups to reach out to this year. I recently learned that my son will once again be deployed by October 2011. Our goal this year will be to touch 150 or more troops this year! Your help is needed. So help Operation Santa Bags reach it's goal. If you or anyone you know has someone serving overseas please reach out to them. The purpose of this project is to rise the awareness of how many troops are away from their family's during the holidays. The most that it will cost is time! all you need is a small group of caring, loving souls that appreciate our military! Our blog has a wish list of things that are needed and appreciated by our troops. We will be celebrating our 5th year of this project and Cathy and I have a great time doing this...............Won't you help! adopt a soldier, or a group! If you are unclear as to how to start contact me I will share with you how you can start your own project in your area! There is no greater joy than sending a package of love to our soldiers keeping us safe! and they appreciate all that we do.
Again, Thank you for your support!
Pat & Cathy
Again, Thank you for your support!
Pat & Cathy
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Cell Phones For Soldiers
I am currently getting ready to send a shippment of phones to "Cell Phones For Soldiers" so if anyone has a cell phone that you are no longer using any more please let me know, you can contact me through this blog or face book. Again, Thank you for your continued support......
Pat
Pat
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