9th 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
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
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!
Love to help any way I can.
Let's make this a record setting year, shall we?
Count me in.
Count me! Can't believe it's that time already.
I've been looking forward to this since I joined the site. Definitely going to be participating. Thanks for setting this up again!
PM sent......count me in as well.
Yup
i'm down
Great start! Thanks folks!
appollo
biggsy16
Deener27
Cap10_Morgan
clami
klamm143
nwb
toby2
I am definitely in!
Yep definitely will be sending a package or 2.
PM Sent
I'm game. :usa:
Count me in too. Glad to help out!
Semper Paratus.....sending some from the factory in Costa Rica.
Ahoy, will be sending some.
Thanks for all of your effort in running this each year Nate. Its a lot of work, and we all appreciate it! :bigthumbs:
For sure in again...I'm surprised the number went down in 2016 compared to 2015...hopefully we can beat 2016 this year. Thanks for hosting this once again Nate.
QuoteBrlesq - 8/19/2017 11:23 AM
Thanks for all of your effort in running this each year Nate. Its a lot of work, and we all appreciate it! :bigthumbs:
It is a time commitment, but it is minuscule when I think about sacrifices made by our folks in uniform. It is really a pleasure to send something to lift their spirits!
Quotejunglepete - 8/19/2017 4:14 PM
For sure in again...I'm surprised the number went down in 2016 compared to 2015...hopefully we can beat 2016 this year. Thanks for hosting this once again Nate.
Last year was kind of a quiet year, but I was still impressed with the turnout. I haven't been on CG much this year, but I'm already impressed with the interest!
Keep 'em coming!
amigodecigars
appollo
biggsy16
Brlesq
BrockDB
Deener27
Cap10_Morgan
clami
headfirst
jagfandaddy
junglepete
klamm143
ninfiction
nwb
Olddog
sambadave
toby2
I'm in. You're a damn fine dude for doing this every year Nathan.
I'm in
I'm in again~!
I'll certainly send something this year. Thanks for running this again Nathan!
-Paul
Man, I missed out last year. Hence the downward trend in numbers, obviously. I'm in Nate. Thanks for doing this again!
Quoteamigodecigars - 8/19/2017 9:50 AM Semper Paratus.....sending some from the factory in Costa Rica.
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count me in
We are up to 23 already. Thanks folks!
amigodecigars
appollo
biggsy16
Brlesq
BrockDB
bstessl
Deener27
Cap10_Morgan
Cfickter
clami
headfirst
jagfandaddy
junglepete
klamm143
mpurtle01
ninfiction
nwb
Olddog
Sambadave
SenorPablo
toby2
Vroomp
wescat
I'm in :thumbsup: thanks for putting it together!
I'm in as always!
Count me in.
Of course I'm in!
I'm in
9405803699300495583149
Munitions from biggsy16 and I on the way!
First donation is in and it was a doozy. Thanks for getting this started right, Olddog!
:-0
:respekt:
The virtual humidor is now live:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Updated donor list:
amigodecigars
appollo
BewareDaPenguin
biggsy16 - 9405803699300495583149
Brlesq
BrockDB - 9505512673927235154142
bstessl
Deener27
Cap10_Morgan
Cfickter
clami
headfirst - 9405803699300495583149
jagfandaddy
junglepete
klamm143
mpurtle01
ninfiction
nwb
Olddog - Received
Otter
Sambadave
SenorPablo
shakinghorizons
StogieDad
tfkirk
toby2
Vroomp
wescat
As always I'm in.
Thanks again Nate
:usa:
TOLD You'all..........Curtis (OldDog) don't mess around............Bomber Extraordinaire ..........Way to goooooooooooooooo Curtis.
Should have thrown in my ashtray so they would have known what they are getting into with that warning on it. Like they don't know already!
Second donation rolled in today. Very impressive BrockDB!
Updated donor list:
05Venturer
amigodecigars
appollo
BewareDaPenguin
biggsy16 - 9405803699300495583149
Brlesq
BrockDB - Received
bstessl
Deener27
Cap10_Morgan
Cfickter
clami
headfirst - 9405803699300495583149
jagfandaddy
junglepete
klamm143
mpurtle01
ninfiction
nwb
Olddog - Received
Otter
Sambadave
SenorPablo
shakinghorizons
StogieDad
tfkirk
toby2
Vroomp
wescat
Another set of donations on the books. Thank you headfirst, biggsy16, and Olddog (AGAIN!)!
Humidor has been updated. We are already close to 200 cigars - way to go folks!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Updated donor list:
05Venturer
amigodecigars
appollo
BewareDaPenguin
biggsy16 - Received
Brlesq
BrockDB - Received
bstessl
Deener27
Cap10_Morgan
Cfickter
clami
headfirst - Received
jagfandaddy
junglepete
klamm143
MacMac
mpurtle01
ninfiction
nwb
Olddog – Received x 2
Otter
Sambadave
SenorPablo
shakinghorizons - 1Z2AF928YW56995820
StogieDad
tfkirk
toby2
Vroomp
wescat
I'm in ..
Well done headfirst, biggsy16, and olddog!
Great donations thus far!!!
Count me in Nathan, i will get a package together & get it shipped off soon. Thanks all your hard work!
Another rather large box showed up today. Thank you shakinghorizons!
Updated donor list:
05Venturer
amigodecigars
appollo
BewareDaPenguin
Brlesq
bstessl
Deener27
DonM
DRuff
druid
Cap10_Morgan
Cfickter
jagfandaddy
johncw
junglepete
klamm143
M82 - 1Z2AF9280357133668
MacMac
mpurtle01 - 1ZEW9678YW09217901
nwb
Otter
SenorPablo
StogieDad
terrys1991
tfkirk
toby2
Vroomp
wescat
biggsy16 - Received
BrockDB - Received
clami - Received
headfirst - Received
ninfiction - Received
Olddog – Received x 2
sambadave - Received
shakinghorizons - Received
Put my name on the list Nathan!
These arrived Saturday. Thanks sambadave!
I'm in !
Well done sambadave!
A couple more arrived today. Thanks clami and ninfiction!
As of today, we have 399 cigars. AWESOME start!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
Please add me to the list... I'll ship something out in the next week or so.
Wow..so whens the cut off to donate? sorry if this has been asked before
Quotefreakydeakydutchman - 9/7/2017 12:25 AM
Wow..so whens the cut off to donate? sorry if this has been asked before
Oct 31st.
Nathan has a big write up on page one of the thread..I had to go check, I wasn't sure myself.
I'm in. I haven't participated in the forum much lately, but I can surely do this. I went through my humidor and have 40 or so cigars to ship out.
Package leaving California today priority mail box. An assortment of Avo, AKA, Bobalu, unbranded, and others. Tracking is 9405512699350091758589.
Quoteninfiction - 9/7/2017 9:48 AM
Quotefreakydeakydutchman - 9/7/2017 12:25 AM
Wow..so whens the cut off to donate? sorry if this has been asked before
Oct 31st.
Nathan has a big write up on page one of the thread..I had to go check, I wasn't sure myself.
That is correct. So about 6-7 weeks left to get a package in the mail!
Playing catch up from the weekend and today. Thank you M82, mpurtle01, Brlesq, and Mautrak!
So we now have 839 cigars! This is on pace to be a fantastic year!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
05Venturer
Amigodecigars – En Route by 9/30
appollo
BewareDaPenguin
bstessl
Deener27 - 9505510867477258164893
DonM - En Route for 9/20 delivery
DRuff
druid
Cap10_Morgan - 1Z6V7308P294719549
Cfickter
jagfandaddy
johncw - 94058036993005047898
junglepete
klamm143
MacMac
Mautrak
MusicCity
nwb
Otter
SenorPablo
StogieDad
terrys1991
tfkirk
toby2
Vroomp
wescat
biggsy16 – Received
Brlesq - Received
BrockDB - Received
clami - Received
headfirst – Received
M82 – Received
mpurtle01 - Received
ninfiction - Received
Olddog – Received x 2
sambadave - Received
shakinghorizons - Received
Its looking great Nathan
9405 8036 9930 0504 7898 45 Sent these out on Friday
Another box your way Nathan
9505512253167261106788
One on the way Nathan
Package en route: 9505 5000 1686 7262 0000 51
9405803699300506695755
Great job so far, guys!
Nathan, when is the deadline again?
Hey Bruce, it looks like October 31st is the cutoff, but I'll let Nathan confirm. We need to set a new record. I might have to go through my humidor again . . . .
If the count hasn't hit 2k by October 25th, I'll contribute at least enough to get us up and over!
QuoteBrlesq - 9/20/2017 8:52 PM
Great job so far, guys!
Nathan, when is the deadline again?
Yes, October 31st to get packages in the mail.
Quoteshakinghorizons - 9/20/2017 10:02 PM
If the count hasn't hit 2k by October 25th, I'll contribute at least enough to get us up and over!
I like your enthusiasm. :biggrin:
Honestly, I've been impressed with the response thus far. I try not to set goals since this is completely voluntary, and I don't want people to feel the need to send more than they feel comfortable sending.
Even if we don't get close to 2,000, there will be a lot of happy folks in uniform.
It has been a great few days. Thank you johncw, Deener27, Cap10_Morgan, DonM, and shakinghorizons!
We've officially surpassed the 1,000 mark - 1,001 to be exact:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
05Venturer
Amigodecigars – En Route by 9/30
Appollo – En Route
BewareDaPenguin
bstessl
DRuff
druid
Cfickter - 9405803699300510107435
jagfandaddy
junglepete - 9505500016867262000051
klamm143
MacMac
Mautrak
MusicCity - 9505513958917269109909
nwb
Otter
SenorPablo
StogieDad
terrys1991
tfkirk
toby2 - 9405803699300506695755
Vroomp
wescat
biggsy16 – Received
Brlesq - Received
BrockDB – Received
Cap10_Morgan - Received
clami – Received
Deener27 – Received
DonM - Received
headfirst – Received
johncw - Received
M82 – Received 2nd Package 9505515390917270106658
mpurtle01 - Received
ninfiction - Received
Olddog – Received x 2
sambadave - Received
shakinghorizons – Received x 2
By the way, thanks to shakinghorizons, I'm good on 5-finger bags for about 15 years. :biggrin:
Package on behalf of ninfiction, bewaredapenguin, and tfkirk en route. 9405503699300102572480
Bump for a good cause!
QuoteMusicCity - 9/29/2017 7:58 PM
Bump for a good cause!
Agreed ! Lets keep it rolling...
Very impressive :thumbsup:
Looks like the Palooza donation landed, mine will be there Monday!
Awesome job everyone!
QuoteCfickter - 10/1/2017 2:32 PM
Looks like the Palooza donation landed, mine will be there Monday!
I sent mine with the Palooza donation batch... :biggrin:
FDA PUBLISHES GUIDANCE ON FREE SAMPLE BAN Nowhere in the document did FDA address charitable donations of cigars. This has become a large issue for many because of Cigars for Warriors, a non-profit dedicated to sending cigars and other times to military members stationed around the world.
While Cigars for Warriors gets donations from individual consumers, cigar manufacturers donated large amounts of cigars to the organizations, which accounted for the bulk of the charity’s donations up until last August, when FDA regulations took effect.
Because no monetary transaction for cigars takes place, FDA deemed these donations illegal (http://halfwheel.com/fda-cigar-donations-to-troops-are-illegal).
While a bill has been introduced to try to make these donations legal again, there’s little chance of it passing.
Consumers are still allowed to donate their cigars to Cigars for Warriors and Cigar Geeks, but even so, Cigars For Warriors has acknowledged (https://www.facebook.com/pg/CigarsForWarriors/videos/?ref=page_internal) its donations have been greatly reduced. http://halfwheel.com/fda-publishes-guidance-free-sample-ban/181278
Nathan, cigars are on the way. I will send shipping number when I get it
Alright, I'm all caught up.
First up, the mid September donations. Thank you junglepete, toby2, BewareDaPenguin, ninfiction, and tfkirk!
Next up are the late September donations. Thanks MusicCity, M82, Amigodecigars, and Appollo!
Hey Nate, did mine make it in? I left them with Chuck at Palooza... :confused:
From Cigar Palooza '17, a big shout out goes to: bstessl, DRuff, Longhorn, nirab, RDF, and sar127. Thanks all!
Quotenirab - 10/16/2017 5:54 PM
Hey Nate, did mine make it in? I left them with Chuck at Palooza... :confused:
Patience, grasshopper. :biggrin:
Killer, nice work everyone!
And so far in October, thanks go out to Cfickter, ntanner, prican_2000, Vroomp, NebNorse, and 05Venturer!
With a couple of weeks left, we are up to 1,536 cigars! Awesome job everyone!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
AustinMike - 9505515237967296157778
c9belayer - 1ZGP3T480300030010
danb6177
Dave S. - 9407803699300035548490
druid - 1ZEW9678YW12208665
gitfiddl
klamm143
MacMac - 1ZEW9678YN12114826
Mautrak
nwb
Otter
SenorPablo - 9405809699937011936213
StogieDad
terrys1991 - 9405803699300522336427
wescat
05Venturer - Received
Amigodecigars – Received
Appollo – Received
BewareDaPenguin - Received
biggsy16 – Received
Brlesq - Received
BrockDB – Received
bstessl - Received
Cap10_Morgan – Received
Cfickter - Received
clami – Received
Deener27 – Received
DonM – Received
DRuff - Received
headfirst – Received
Jagfandaddy - Received
johncw – Received
junglepete – Received
Longhorn - Received
M82 – Received x 2
mpurtle01 – Received
MusicCity – Received
NebNorse - Received
ninfiction – Received x 2
nirab – Received
ntanner - Received
Olddog – Received x 2
prican_2000 - Received
RDF - Received
sambadave – Received
sar127 - Received
shakinghorizons – Received x 2
tfkirk - Received
toby2 – Received
Vroomp - Received
Alright folks, we only have two weeks left to get those donations in the mail. First set of reminder PMs sent.
Great job guys!
Great job everyone. :thumbsup:
Quotenwb - 10/16/2017 8:46 PM Alright folks, we only have two weeks left to get those donations in the mail. First set of reminder PMs sent.
Great to see we surpassed last years total. Only 83 short of the all time record!
As of right now I will be donating 464 cigars if no other donations are sent!
Quoteshakinghorizons - 10/17/2017 12:08 PM
As of right now I will be donating 464 cigars if no other donations are sent!
We have 14 people that expressed interest this year that will most likely send by the deadline. I also sent out about 30-40 PMs last night to members who traditionally donate every year.
So I expect we should get much closer to that 2,000 milestone.
Quotenwb - 10/17/2017 10:23 AM
Quoteshakinghorizons - 10/17/2017 12:08 PM
As of right now I will be donating 464 cigars if no other donations are sent!
We have 14 people that expressed interest this year that will most likely send by the deadline. I also sent out about 30-40 PMs last night to members who traditionally donate every year.
So I expect we should get much closer to that 2,000 milestone.
I'm a man of my word, so keep me apprised.
QuoteCfickter - 10/17/2017 10:27 AM
Quotenwb - 10/16/2017 8:46 PM Alright folks, we only have two weeks left to get those donations in the mail. First set of reminder PMs sent.
Great to see we surpassed last years total. Only 83 short of the all time record!
This is awesome!
Hey guys and gals! It's been a helluva year for me and my family and I haven't been around CG much, but I started "passing the hat" at work today and should have our usual crew's donations in the mail next week. I wouldn't miss this for nothin'! Several years ago, my nephew's unit was the recipient of one of CG's packages. They were very, very appreciative. And for those who may be on the fence, thinking you have to send the "best stuff", according my nephew anything is appreciated.
:bump:
Is there a minimum number of sticks that need to be contributed?
QuoteAustinMike - 10/19/2017 12:16 PM Is there a minimum number of sticks that need to be contributed?
Nope, I am sure Nate would be appreciative, as would the troops, of any donation
I'll send a PM. Thanks for the info.
QuoteAustinMike - 10/19/2017 12:16 PM
Is there a minimum number of sticks that need to be contributed?
PM reply sent.
There are no minimums. All donations are much appreciated!
These arrived yesterday from Jagfandaddy. Thanks!
Glad they got there! Thank again for what you do every year for our troops!!
Nathan sorry i havent gotten my cigars in the mail yet i will get it boxed up and sent out this weekend . Thanks again for your work on this every year!
I'm still waiting on a co-worker to bring his to me. He's been dealing with a sick kiddo. Ours should be in the mail next week.
Ok, quick reminder that you have until 10/31, a week from tomorrow, to get those donations in.
Package dropped off this morning.
USPS Tracking (https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction?qtc_tLabels1=9405803699300522336427)
Mine goes out today. I'll message you the tracking number when I have it. Great job guys!
Just got back in last night from traveling, Ill have mine out tommorow
Package is off. PM'd the tracking number to you. Thank you for putting it together for the men!
It was another great weekend as we push toward the end of this year's drive. Thank you MacMac, druid, Dave S., SenorPablo, and c9belayer!
We've officially surpassed our all-time record (2015) and now have......
1,750 cigars!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
gitfiddl
klamm143
Mautrak
nwb
Otter
StogieDad
wescat
05Venturer - Received
Amigodecigars – Received
Appollo – Received
AustinMike - Received
BewareDaPenguin - Received
biggsy16 – Received
Brlesq - Received
BrockDB – Received
bstessl – Received
c9belayer - Received
Cap10_Morgan – Received
Cfickter - Received
clami – Received
danb6177 - Received
Dave S. - Received
Deener27 – Received
DonM – Received
DRuff – Received
druid - Received
headfirst – Received
Jagfandaddy - Received
johncw – Received
junglepete – Received
Longhorn - Received
M82 – Received x 2
MacMac - Received
mpurtle01 – Received
MT21 - Received
MusicCity – Received
NebNorse - Received
ninfiction – Received x 2
nirab – Received
ntanner - Received
Olddog – Received x 2
prican_2000 - Received
RDF - Received
sambadave – Received
sar127 – Received
SenorPablo - Received
shakinghorizons – Received x 2
terrys1991 - Received
tfkirk - Received
toby2 – Received
Vroomp - Received
Cool! How many so far?
QuoteMacMac - 10/23/2017 7:14 PM Cool! How many so far?
1750...and a new record.
:dancing:
Cheers Everybody :beer:
That's awesome. The donations look so neat and tidy. I grabbed cigars and put them in a bag. No rhyme or reason to my donation. Well, there is stuff that I'll never get to included in my bag. Figured the guys could enjoy them, instead of letting them sit in my stash.
I'm still waiting on Tim at work. He usually comes through in a big way, but if I don't have his contribution by Friday, I'll send mine out Priority Mail Saturday morning.
The cigars are on their way.
Tracking #: 9505 5132 1911 7298 1434 33
Thanks Nathan.
Great job geeks, thanks Nathan for your outstanding effort and letting me get in this awesome show of respect for our brave men and women oversees.
:usa: :usa: :usa:
Two more donations arrived today. Thank you AustinMike and terrys1991!
Glad everything arrived in good shape. Thank you again for coordinating our efforts.
Bumping this to the top. This will be the last weekend to get donations in the mail. Deadline is 10/31!
Current count?
Any more scheduled deliveries?
Two more donations arrived today. Thank you danb6177 and MT21!
The official count is:
1,816 cigars!
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb
gitfiddl - 9505 5000 1644 7303 0001 74
klamm143 - 9505 5109 7657 7304 2210 00
nwb
wescat - 9405 8036 9930 0525 6890 01
05Venturer - Received
Amigodecigars – Received
Appollo – Received
AustinMike - Received
BewareDaPenguin - Received
biggsy16 – Received
Brlesq - Received
BrockDB – Received
bstessl – Received 9505510433987304170640
c9belayer - Received
Cap10_Morgan – Received
Cfickter - Received
clami – Received
danb6177 - Received
Dave S. - Received
Deener27 – Received
DonM – Received
DRuff – Received
druid - Received
headfirst – Received
Jagfandaddy - Received
johncw – Received
junglepete – Received
Longhorn - Received
M82 – Received x 2
MacMac - Received
mpurtle01 – Received
MT21 - Received
MusicCity – Received
NebNorse - Received
ninfiction – Received x 2
nirab – Received
ntanner - Received
Olddog – Received x 2
Otter - Received
prican_2000 - Received
RDF - Received
sambadave – Received
sar127 – Received
SenorPablo - Received
shakinghorizons – Received x 2 926129011002263551011974691
terrys1991 - Received
tfkirk - Received
toby2 – Received
Vroomp - Received
Quoteshakinghorizons - 10/27/2017 10:45 AM
Current count?
Any more scheduled deliveries?
1,816. Yes, we have a few people that have messaged me to let me know they will be sending donations.
I should be able to get mine by the post office today, tomorrow at the latest.
Way to go everyone! This is a seriously impressive effort.
:bigthumbs: Awesome job.
Good job, Geeks!
Quotenwb - 10/28/2017 2:40 AM
Quoteshakinghorizons - 10/27/2017 10:45 AM
Current count?
Any more scheduled deliveries?
1,816. Yes, we have a few people that have messaged me to let me know they will be sending donations.
Sent mine on Friday, better late than never :)
These arrived yesterday. Thanks Otter!
Not sure where we are at with the donations en-route, but I will plan on making another donation tomorrow in order to guarantee we are over 2k.
I got mine in the mail today. They should be there 11/01. Sorry for the delay. USPS tracking # is 9505 5000 1644 7303 0001 74.
Quoteshakinghorizons - 10/30/2017 3:02 PM
Not sure where we are at with the donations en-route, but I will plan on making another donation tomorrow in order to guarantee we are over 2k.
You are more than welcome to send another package, but we have 4 more donations that I'm aware of that are in various stages of transit (including mine). If you want to see where we land, I should have all remaining packages in hand in the next few days.
The last day to get packages in the mail is today. If you send something, please PM me the delivery confirmation number.
This has been an extremely successful drive, so if you wanted to donate but just couldn't find the time to get it out, no worries. There is always next year!
I'll pm you to discuss
Last minute shipment on its way. 9505510433987304170640
Final order placed last night!
1Z2AF928YW57789935
Great Job
Colin you're a beast!
QuoteMusicCity - 11/1/2017 9:45 AM
Colin you're a beast!
Nothing to do with me - seriously. 100's of dollars spent can't come even close to what our military provides us.
Damn nice job, guys! Our deployed soldiers will appreciate the effort.
Great job by everyone..........
With the exception of Colin's final donation, the last of the packages rolled in yesterday and today. Thanks go out to gitfiddl, wescat, bstessl, and klamm143! I also decided to stop being lazy and threw my donation in the pot.
Thank you so much to the following individuals! I really appreciate all of the donations, and I know our troops do as well.
05Venturer
Amigodecigars
Appollo
AustinMike
BewareDaPenguin
biggsy16
Brlesq
BrockDB
bstessl
c9belayer
Cap10_Morgan
Cfickter
clami
danb6177
Dave S.
Deener27
DonM
DRuff
druid
gitfiddl
headfirst
Jagfandaddy
johncw
junglepete
klamm143
Longhorn
M82
MacMac
Mautrak
mpurtle01
MT21
MusicCity
NebNorse
ninfiction
nirab
ntanner
nwb
Olddog
Otter
prican_2000
RDF
sambadave
sar127
SenorPablo
Shakinghorizons
terrys1991
tfkirk
toby2
Vroomp
wescat
Outstanding, Geeks! As retired USAF, I know the troops will enjoy these.
Fantastic job gentlemen!
Quotenwb - 11/2/2017 4:25 PM
Thank you so much to the following individuals! I really appreciate all of the donations, and I know our troops do as well.
05Venturer
Amigodecigars
Appollo
AustinMike
BewareDaPenguin
biggsy16
Brlesq
BrockDB
bstessl
c9belayer
Cap10_Morgan
Cfickter
clami
danb6177
Dave S.
Deener27
DonM
DRuff
druid
gitfiddl
headfirst
Jagfandaddy
johncw
junglepete
klamm143
Longhorn
M82
MacMac
Mautrak
mpurtle01
MT21
MusicCity
NebNorse
ninfiction
nirab
ntanner
nwb
Olddog
Otter
prican_2000
RDF
sambadave
sar127
SenorPablo
Shakinghorizons
terrys1991
tfkirk
toby2
Vroomp
wescat
A HUGE THANK YOU to Nathan for coordinating this drive again this year.
Quote05Venturer - 11/2/2017 7:22 PM Quotenwb - 11/2/2017 4:25 PM Thank you so much to the following individuals! I really appreciate all of the donations, and I know our troops do as well. 05Venturer Amigodecigars Appollo AustinMike BewareDaPenguin biggsy16 Brlesq BrockDB bstessl c9belayer Cap10_Morgan Cfickter clami danb6177 Dave S. Deener27 DonM DRuff druid gitfiddl headfirst Jagfandaddy johncw junglepete klamm143 Longhorn M82 MacMac Mautrak mpurtle01 MT21 MusicCity NebNorse ninfiction nirab ntanner nwb Olddog Otter prican_2000 RDF sambadave sar127 SenorPablo Shakinghorizons terrys1991 tfkirk toby2 Vroomp wescat
A HUGE THANK YOU to Nathan for coordinating this drive again this year.
YES INDEED....................... :bigthumbs:
I'm happy to have been a part of this again. And thanks to all the Geeks for supporting this effort!
:bigthumbs:
it is well that we can come together in unity from time to time. Lord knows anything that can divide men seems to be the popular news to publish and exploit for every fraction of a click cent.
thanks again Nathan for organizing this and thanks to all the brothers and sisters of CG for supporting your vision.
Looking forward to the final tally!
QuoteMusicCity - 11/2/2017 8:21 PM
Looking forward to the final tally!
I can assure you, it's over 2k :angel:
Awesome everyone! So glad to be part of this community! Thanks Nathan for coordinating :thumbsup:
Thanks Nathan for doing all of this. What a drive this year. It shows just what an awesome community this is and we are all proud to do our part for our troops.
Always inspiring to see what this group does for the troops year after year, refreshing to see in these crazy times we're seeing.
Do we have a total for this year's drive yet?
Quotetoby2 - 11/2/2017 10:33 PM
it is well that we can come together in unity from time to time. Lord knows anything that can divide men seems to be the popular news to publish and exploit for every fraction of a click cent.
thanks again Nathan for organizing this and thanks to all the brothers and sisters of CG for supporting your vision.
we are always together as a race...it's the decision to take actions of divide that start the process... :angel:
Quotebstessl - 11/27/2017 6:33 AM Do we have a total for this year's drive yet?
According to Nathan's virtual humidor http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb), it looks like 2015 total.
Question...not that this is what it's about, lol... but when do we get the Troops Supporter badge? Just curious.
QuoteCap10_Morgan - 11/29/2017 3:11 PM
Quotebstessl - 11/27/2017 6:33 AM Do we have a total for this year's drive yet?
According to Nathan's virtual humidor http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=nwb), it looks like 2015 total.
Question...not that this is what it's about, lol... but when do we get the Troops Supporter badge? Just curious.
Should be higher than that......
Just realized I never posted the picture of shakinghorizons final donation. Thanks!
The final tally for 2017......
2,135 Cigars!
Here are some stats from this year's drive. Very, very impressive and much appreciated all!
Cigars Donated: 2,135
Donors: 50
Avg Cigars per Donor: 43
Unique Cigars: 473
Here are the top brands.
As a quick status update, we have 5 packages outbound as of early December. Since these go to military addresses, there is no way to know how long they will take to arrive.
In addition, I'm handing off a significant portion to Cigars for Warriors tomorrow. Since the new FDA regulations took affect, they have seen a shortage since manufacturers can no longer donate.
Thank you again to everyone who participated in this record breaking year!
Awesome work Nathan!
:bigthumbs: :bigthumbs: :bigthumbs: :bigthumbs: :bigthumbs: to everyone for participating. My son sends his thanks from the sandbox and wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!
And an extra :bigthumbs: to Nathan for all the work! Great job!!
Great work Nathan and everyone involved!
That's awesome. Next year I am in.
Outstanding job everyone! Many thanks to those who are deployed and ti those who served before. Merry Christmas to all.
Thanks for the hard work Nathan!
Sorry for bumping this thread. The link in the Cigar Geek News section directs here.
Is there a 2018 Cigars For Troops drive? I saw some posts on r/Cigar about it, but didn't see anything over here...
Good question and thanks for the reminder. Nathan has always run this event in the past and normally it would have been started by now. I will look into it and see what's what.