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 is last year's thread:
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=53855.0
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
2018 - 1,030 Cigars
2020 - 775 Cigars
Total - 11,791 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.
*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.
In years prior, I created a virtual humidor with all the cigars. Depending on the response, I might do that again this year, time permitting. 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. If we can't identify anyone, I will provide the entire donation to the local Cigars for Warriors representative.
As always, feel free to post any questions!
Count me in! The troops deserve every little comfort they can get.
Thanks for running this again, Nate!
I'm in!
Count me in
Right on, good reason to sort through the humidors.
I'm in!
I am in, always a great thing we do here...thanks for putting this together and keeping it going Nathan :smoker:
Nathan, I'm in - such a great thing - thanks for all you do.
All in! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Anybody going to offer sticks to buy and send them in.It just easier then shipping from up here.
Quoteappollo - 9/23/2021 3:13 PM
Anybody going to offer sticks to buy and send them in.It just easier then shipping from up here.
I will probably offer something up; usually Brad does something as well.
Thanks for running this again Nathan! I'll be sending some in as well.
-Paul
Count me in again as well.
Thanks Nate
I'll be sending you a package on behalf of Paul. :biggrin:
Two donations have been received. I'll get pictures up soon.
I'm in via Gary (headfirst). Thanks Nathan!!
Package on the way bro :smoker: thanks again for running!
Package leaving tomorrow containing both my donation and wescat's donation
Donations are starting to come in. Thanks you BewareDaPenguin, Brlesq, SenorPablo, and wescat!
05Venturer
Adwinistrator
appollo
BewareDaPenguin - Received
Brlesq - Received
headfirst
klamm143
ninfiction
nirab
SenorPablo - Received
Tfkirk via headfirst
wescat - Received
Wescat's donation and my donation are 20 cigars each. Those pictures looks like a 5'ers! :rolleyes:
Thanks for dedicating the time to do this Nathan.
Add my name to the list, I'll be donating this year.
QuoteBrlesq - 10/21/2021 4:42 PM
Wescat's donation and my donation are 20 cigars each. Those pictures looks like a 5'ers! :rolleyes:
Thanks for dedicating the time to do this Nathan.
Ha! I thought the same thing when I was posting them. The original pics from the phone, before I had to reduce the size, were better.
Crap! I missed this this year. I haven't been on in longer than I thought...
I'm going to extend this for a couple of weeks. There is still time to send a donation.
What's the new cut-off?
The new cutoff date is November 30th. I will be spending some time this weekend catching up on taking pictures of what has been received so far.
Quotenwb - 11/10/2021 9:00 PM
The new cutoff date is November 30th. I will be spending some time this weekend catching up on taking pictures of what has been received so far.
Cool, thanks. I'll get mine out this weekend or next. I'm still fighting major eye and vision woes so I probably won't enclose a detailed list, if that's okay.
Thank you 05Venturer, Adwinistrator, Appollo, headfirst, klamm143, and Tfkirk!
Some real solid donations! Nice work everyone.
Is this happening this year?
Quote05Venturer - 10/23/2022 1:33 PM
Is this happening this year?
As much as I'd like to continue on with coordinating this, the truth is between work, home life, etc. I won't be able to give it the attention it deserves. With that being said, is there anyone who would like to take the reins?
Quotenwb - 10/27/2022 6:59 AM
Quote05Venturer - 10/23/2022 1:33 PM
Is this happening this year?
As much as I'd like to continue on with coordinating this, the truth is between work, home life, etc. I won't be able to give it the attention it deserves. With that being said, is there anyone who would like to take the reins?
Understood brother. You have done a great job in all the years past.
Hope someone is willing to grab this up and go.