Cigars for Troops - 2018

Started by nwb, 09/18/2018 10:45 AM

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nwb

10th Annual Cigars for Troops Drive

It's that time of year again! Even though the holiday season is a couple months away, starting early will give everyone who wants to participate time to send a care package. Here are the previous years' threads:

2010 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=5894.0
2011 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=9907.0
2012 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=15038.0
2013 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=25603.0
2014 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=29268.0
2015 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=35192.0
2016 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=42976.0
2017 - http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=47987.0

Historic Donations
2010 -    525 Cigars
2011 -    587 Cigars
2012 -    676 Cigars
2013 - 1,343 Cigars
2014 - 1,617 Cigars
2015 - 1,619 Cigars
2016 - 1,484 Cigars
2017 - 2,135 Cigars

The basic rules:

*The cutoff will be October 31st for getting packages/donations in the mail to me. This will allow me enough time to get them shipped and the soldiers receive them before the holidays.
 
*This is open to anyone, whether you are a vet or newbie.  The more the merrier! This is your chance to get that coveted "Troop Supporter" badge.

*Send as many cigars as you would like. Even a fiver will make a difference. Cutters and/or matches would also be appreciated, as well as sealed pipe tobacco, pipes, pipe cleaners, etc. Please, no lighters – I'm trying to avoid any problems with USPS.

*Cigars with cellophane travel better.  However, if you have cigars without cellophane, feel free to send them.  Any donations of 5/6 finger bags is also appreciated.

*Packages can be drop shipped to me from vendors.  Members have done this in years past with success.

*Please PM me for my mailing address and/or if you send a package. I'd like to avoid boxes sitting on my doorstep in case I'm traveling.

*I will keep a running list of those that have expressed interest along with if I received the package. If you commit to donating early on and decide it can't be done, no harm, no foul.

*Paul (SenorPablo) has generously offered to cover all shipping costs.  Thanks Paul!

Last year, I created a virtual humidor with all the cigars. Depending on the response, I might do that again this year.  For those of you who keep track of your cigars in the virtual humidor or excel, providing a list of the donated cigars when you send them helps a LOT in this effort.

One other note: if you know of a group deployed oversees, especially in an area of conflict, please nominate them by sending me a PM.  We typically send 3-4 packages, so I'd like to spread the wealth.

As always, feel free to post any questions!
Chief of Shaft

shakinghorizons

Quotenwb - 9/18/2018  9:45 AM

Any donations of 5/6 finger bags is also appreciated.


You don't have enough yet?!? LOL

junglepete

I'm in, thanks Nathan for doing this once again.
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nirab

I will be donating this year. Thanks for taking this on Nate!  :biggrin:
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Brlesq

I'm in.  Thanks for doing the heavy lifting on this as always, Nate!
 :bigthumbs:
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Adwinistrator

Thanks for getting this started Nate, I'll definitely be participating!

appollo

Count me in .Will get something out in the next week.

Cfickter

Nate, you are the man, count me in
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klamm143

I'm in as well........thanks for all you do.
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05Venturer

In again as always, Thanks Nathan.
I should get this out yet sometime this week. I will let ya know when its en route.


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I'm in thanks again for putting it together :smoker:
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shakinghorizons

Order placed - will PM you tracking when I receive it.

Vroomp

For those with limited funds wishing to donate, I will once again offer 5 packs for $15 & 10 packs for $30 in your name for the drive.

No shipping required as I will be seeing Nathan in person.

No limit on cigar packs~! (other than your wallet that is...) 

PM for me for Instructions.

 By the way Nathan,  put me down for a few........... :biggrin:

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nwb

Quoteshakinghorizons - 9/18/2018  12:57 PM
Quotenwb - 9/18/2018  9:45 AM
Any donations of 5/6 finger bags is also appreciated.
You don't have enough yet?!? LOL

Good point.  I'm all set on finger bags. :biggrin:
Chief of Shaft

nwb

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shakinghorizons - 1Z2AF928YW61548786
Vroomp
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Silverstix

Nathan don't forget to add me to the list, I will be putting a package in the mail next week

amigodecigars

I'm in, PM sent. A cigar client of mine sponsors fishing events in California for wounded vets.   It is a huge event where he serves 800 meals.  Each veteran is given boots, waders, fly rod and chest pack with all the tools and flies he will need to fish.  It runs around $1500 per veteran and they have 8 to 10 vets each year.  We also have 30 to 60 people that attend this event for various reasons.                                                                                                                                                                              
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MusicCity

I'm in I'll PM you for your address.

nwb

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nwb

And we're off!  Thanks shakinghorizons!
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