First off we would like to thank all those that have contributed to the program. We always are looking for new names of our young troops stationed in the Gulf region. We always need items to send and cash for postage and packing materials. There are a few camps we prefer not to send to, those camps have more luxuries than Morristown, NJ.
Restricted Items:
| Pornography |
Pork products |
Liquids |
| Butane Lighters |
Port byproducts |
Powders |
| Firearms |
Aerosol cans |
Poisons |
| Ammunition |
Flammables |
Fireworks |
| Drugs & Paraphernalia |
Lottery tickets |
Explosives |
Suggested items:When purchasing donated items, walk around the supermarket, trying to think like a guy or girl that has not been in a supermarket or Seven-Eleven for six months. He or she has incurable Dragon Mouth. Receiving a name brand as opposed to a generic, lets them know you care. Buying a name brand on sale is fine, I do.
beef jerky or smoked meats
(only in vacuum packed package) |
Dips
(in a can or plastic container) |
Pringles
(bag chips will not survive the handling) |
| Listerine Pocket Pals |
Crackers (in boxes) |
Cookies (in boxes) |
| M&Ms (any package) |
Gum that is refreshing |
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I think you get the general idea of things to send.
Bill Reed from the club has started this program. He has a respect for our troops serving overseas.
Bob Begley from the club is his assistant.
Please, at club meetings, bring in food snacks, junk food, books, magazines, toiletry items, stationary and letters of your support. Try to keep food snacks to light items. We have to pay postage by weight. Bill and I will handle packaging, customs declarations and mailing in the name of Shongum Sportsman. If you want to donate and can not make club meetings, contact Bill or myself and we will arrange to pick it up form you. Please do not leave donations at the club house.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me r.d.begley@worldnet.att.net or 908-835-1703.
We have received positive feedback from those that have received packages from Shongum. Also very positive feedback from their families at home.
One young Army Sargent and his squad were on an extended patrol in Afghanistan. When they returned, a Shongum care package was waiting for them. The norm for a grunt returning from patrol is to crash in his cot, eat and wash later. These guys pigged out on the goodies. He sent a letter to his father about us and asked his father to thank us.
You may or may not be in favor of our part in the Gulf region, I would respect your opinion either way and not try to sway your opinion.
Please keep in mind that after 9-11 many of our young stepped up to the plate to defend and serve our country. Do not let them down, they did not let you down. Do not let anyone strip them of the tools they need.
Bob Begley
US Regular Army Sgt E-5
Vietnam 1970-71
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Another worth while site to help support our troops.
This from Bonnie Schulz (a/k/a Hellin Petticoats) a Cowboy Action Shooter, check it out.
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