HERF Idea

11-21-2008, 08:35 AM

I was thinking about how wonderful HERF's are and the genorisity that is show by all to all at these events.

In the same generosity vain I would like to make a suggestion for your next HERF.

Take an empty box and put a simple sign on it "Stuff for Our Troops". In this box a person could throw a sick or two maybe some lose change, a five dollar bill or just jot down a quick thank you note.

At the end of the HERF the box gets taped up and sent off to macms (Fred). Fred then deposits the money into the Troop Fund and ships your HERF box to the people in harms way with a note explaining to the receiving troops who was the donating HERF.

Think of it as an extension of your hand across the world to include brothers and sisters of the leaf in your HERF. Including them in your fun, your smiles and your brotherhood at a time when they could not be there in person.

A simple and easy way to make a difference for those who might not other wise have the time to send something off on their own.

Like my dad always said, "just do what you think is best".

Wishing you and yours all the best this world has to offer.

Thanks for reading.

Skywalker · 11-21-2008, 08:50 AM

Good idea Al!!!

The BABOTL are already practicing this and it makes it easier on postage if we bring it to the Herf rather than mailing individual packages!

11-21-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Good idea Al!!!

The BABOTL are already practicing this and it makes it easier on postage if we bring it to the Herf rather than mailing individual packages!

Well if you guys are doing it I guess it's not my idea.

I'm just happy as hell to hear that it's getting done!

11-21-2008, 08:57 AM

great suggestion Al

dunng · 11-21-2008, 09:12 AM

Good idea, NERF did the same thing...

md4958 · 11-21-2008, 09:13 AM

you know, for a knuckle-head you do have occasional flashes of brilliance- bump

taltos · 11-21-2008, 11:04 AM

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you know, for a knuckle-head you do have occasional flashes of brilliance- bump

For once it was worth the wait between flashes.

spectrrr · 11-21-2008, 11:06 AM

good idea. It also allows someone who normally wouldnt have a larger donation to throw a couple sticks in the box and do their part (since its kinda pointless to ship 2 sticks)

MadAl · 11-21-2008, 11:09 AM

We did this at the last NERF, an amazing response by attendees.

11-21-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MadAl

We did this at the last NERF, an amazing response by attendees.

I saw that in the Masshole banter thread. That was awesome Al! Great job!

bobarian · 11-21-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Good idea Al!!!

The BABOTL are already practicing this and it makes it easier on postage if we bring it to the Herf rather than mailing individual packages!

Last week at the Beer Tasting herf in San Jose. Mean Darrell dropped about 100 smokes on me, they have already been forwarded to some needy troops on the front lines.

11-21-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Mean Darrell dropped about 100 smokes on me, they have already been forwarded to some needy troops on the front lines.

It had been a couple of months since I donated any, I figured I better make sure I'm good for a few more.

11-21-2008, 11:25 AM

I love to read about those kinds of kindness. Great job Darrell.

11-21-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

I love to read about those kinds of kindness. Great job Darrell.

Those are my brothers in arms. They're over there fighting for our freedom. It's the least I could do.

dunng · 11-21-2008, 12:34 PM

Here's the pic from NERF -

- MadAl, I hope you don't mind me hotlinking the picture...

11-21-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dunng

Here's the pic from NERF -

- MadAl, I hope you don't mind me hotlinking the picture...

That is just to cool. Great job guys.

dunng · 11-21-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

That is just to cool. Great job guys.

I swear this picture was taken before the night was over, I remember the thing overflowing!

MadAl · 11-21-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dunng

Here's the pic from NERF -

- MadAl, I hope you don't mind me hotlinking the picture...

Not at all! We actually had to empty that twice to make room for everything everyone donated.

dunng · 11-21-2008, 02:31 PM

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We actually had to empty that twice to make room for everything everyone donated.

Sweet!

11-21-2008, 08:35 AM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	HERF Idea I was thinking about how wonderful HERF's are and the genorisity that is show by all to all at these events. In the same generosity vain I would like to make a suggestion for your next HERF. Take an empty box and put a simple sign on it "Stuff for Our Troops". In this box a person could throw a sick or two maybe some lose change, a five dollar bill or just jot down a quick thank you note. At the end of the HERF the box gets taped up and sent off to macms (Fred). Fred then deposits the money into the Troop Fund and ships your HERF box to the people in harms way with a note explaining to the receiving troops who was the donating HERF. Think of it as an extension of your hand across the world to include brothers and sisters of the leaf in your HERF. Including them in your fun, your smiles and your brotherhood at a time when they could not be there in person. A simple and easy way to make a difference for those who might not other wise have the time to send something off on their own. Like my dad always said, "just do what you think is best". Wishing you and yours all the best this world has to offer. Thanks for reading.

11-21-2008, 08:50 AM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: HERF Idea Good idea Al!!! The BABOTL are already practicing this and it makes it easier on postage if we bring it to the Herf rather than mailing individual packages!

11-21-2008, 08:57 AM	#4
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: HERF Idea great suggestion Al

11-21-2008, 09:12 AM	#5
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: HERF Idea Good idea, NERF did the same thing... __________________ MassHole Banter

11-21-2008, 09:13 AM	#6
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: HERF Idea you know, for a knuckle-head you do have occasional flashes of brilliance- bump __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

11-21-2008, 11:06 AM	#8
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: HERF Idea good idea. It also allows someone who normally wouldnt have a larger donation to throw a couple sticks in the box and do their part (since its kinda pointless to ship 2 sticks) __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

11-21-2008, 11:09 AM	#9
MadAl Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 5 miles from Fenway Posts: 268 Trading: (0)	Re: HERF Idea We did this at the last NERF, an amazing response by attendees.

11-21-2008, 11:25 AM	#13
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: HERF Idea I love to read about those kinds of kindness. Great job Darrell.

11-21-2008, 12:34 PM	#15
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: HERF Idea Here's the pic from NERF - - MadAl, I hope you don't mind me hotlinking the picture... __________________ MassHole Banter