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12th Annual 4th of July OpFTH CAT Challange 2018 - COMPLETE PRIZES DRAWN
ypetryna Offline
#1 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
Its that time of year again, so i would like to personally invite all of you to the kickoff of this years OpFTH 4th of July CAT!!!. Last year was an instant "into the fire" learning experience, but we have an earlier jump start this year and i have a better handle on what it requires. so lets get it going this year.

THIS IS A SPECIAL SURPRISE THIS YEAR! KEEP AN EYE OUT IN THE PICTURES POST!!!!
http://www.cigarbid.com/...-LIMITED-EDITION-TShirt

CAN PURCHASE HERE :
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/opfth?ref=copy-link_social_desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_content=opfth&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&side=back&type=1&zoom=false

must hi-light/select entire link and right click. then select go to.
or copy and paste into your internet browser window.

Here is the link to last years fund raiser.
http://www.cigarbid.com/...ETE-PRIZE-WINNERS-DRAWN

And to the 2016:
http://www.cigarbid.com/...pFTH-CAT-Challange-2016

And a Link to the 2015 fund raiser.

http://www.cigarbid.com/...y-OpFTH-CAT-fund-raiser

Copied and pasted, with minor editing, from last year.

Allrighty folks lets get this party started!!



It is time for the "Official" Start to this year's festivities.

As many of y'all know Operation From the Heart is a nonprofit organization that sends care packages to our soldiers serving abroad. OpFTH is 100% donation driven, when the donations stop Bill and the other agents fund our shipping costs out of our own pockets.

All donations go the Operation from The Heart shipping fund!


Here are the "General" rules

Once again this year is all about shipping funds as Smitty informed me that the OpFTH account is basically EMPTY


This year's goal is a minimum of, NOPE, not this year. I know that all will give till they bleed and we don't need the added pressure of a goal. I will work on keeping a much better count on donations to give final count as some people have asked me for one in the past.


YOU CAN PLEDGE ANY AMOUNT!
Here is how you can make your contribution.

Personal or Certified check, or money order.(Send to schmitty but make them out OPERATION FROM THE HEART or OPFTH (not schmitty))

OpFTH
29456 Groesbeck Hwy
Roseville MI 48066

After the CAT last year, there was a upgrade to the web page that allows someone to pledge a donation every month directly from the website via paypal. super easy to do! and no need to keep track of paper or deal with snail mail.

Cigar donations can be sent to

schmitty (at the same address above)

please be sure to add a note with your CBid handle, # of cigars and that this is for the C-A-T if sending cigars (will make verification much easier)

The preferred method for monetary donations is paypal. goto Paypal and send money to: [email protected] if that is easier for you Techies REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR CBID HANDLE

^^THIS EMAIL ADDRESS HAS CHANGED FROM LAST YEAR SO PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THAT DETAIL!!!^^
Instant, Secure, online contributions VIA Paypal VIA Credit Card on the OpFTH website!

www.opfth.org
Click on the Paypal or JustGive Logo’s on the left hand side of the page.
WE prefer PAYPAL, you get an instant receipt for tax purposes!
The paypal will provide Schmitty with real time verification, and lets try to make his life easier.


Paypal is the prefered method (DO NOT list Cigars or Cigar Bid anywhere in the donation...Title donations "C-A-T 2018" Email your confirmation receipt to Ypetryna, PM for e-mail.

Prizes determined based on random draws

Tentatively only one prize per donater (this could change though) and just because a donation is made does not guarantee winning a prize.

Fund raiser will run up until July 4th Prize drawings will take place a few days later, Donations MUST be confirmed to be eligible.

The Prize Structure will follow shortly

No prize tiers this year and while there is no "minimum" donation amount please remember that we are talking about cigar prizes that for the most part are worth at least $50 and much more considering all the Full boxes of smokes being offered.


Each box cost roughly $15 to ship. That is as easy as winning one less fiver this month, or sending one less PIB/Trade/RAOK etc


Now just a few bits of FYI

OpFTH is a 501(c) Non-profit
None of the Agents or Directors take a salary, we are 100% volunteer
The main office (smitty22 in Roseville MI) spends roughly $500 a month in shipping give or take.
close to 80% of OpFTH's shipping funds come from the fine B/SOTL here on CBid
The annual 4th of July C-A-T accounts for roughly 60% of the Annual funds used each year
Right now There is very little funds in the OpFTH account, which means smitty self funds shipping cost until more funds come in.
As long as there are Soldiers fighting abroad OpFTH will continue to send packages
There are currently about 20 on our shipping list

If you know of someone serving over there, please get me their APO and expected ship home month (as best as OPSEC rules allow) and I will get them added to the shipping list

And as always I extend my, Bill and the rest of the OpFTH family's MANY THANKS to ALL that continue to donate and allow us to keep sending as many packages as possible to those Soldiers that are risking their lives for our better good.

and finally here are some links to help

on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/opfth?fref=ts

on Crowdrise
https://www.crowdrise.com/OperationFromtheHeart

Cafe Press (link through and buy OpFTH themed goods)
http://www.opfth.com/

Good Search (search engine that donates for every search to the charity you choose, and also has many online partners that donate for purchases)
http://www.goodsearch.com/

And as always...THANK YOU for your continued support of OpFTH


disclaimer, I, ypetryna, am not an agent of OpFTH. Todd usually throws this party but he is unable to do so but it needs to happen so I volunteer, not that I do much other than get this started and keep track of the prize donations and drawing.

Thank You

PS – any suggestions or if you find any errors with this post please let me know so I can update the thread appropriately. Thank you.
stinger88 Offline
#2 Posted:
Joined: 05-29-2012
Posts: 6,574
Besides a monetary and cigar donation that I will make soon, I will offer up a Florida Panhandle Prize.

David
shaun341 Offline
#3 Posted:
Joined: 08-02-2012
Posts: 8,826
I'll also offer up a prize this year. I started the $10 a month auto donation last year and will make another donation soon as well.
deadeyedick Offline
#4 Posted:
Joined: 03-13-2003
Posts: 16,961
I will be offering a $$ donation and a DED End prize for this worthy cause.
Palama Offline
#5 Posted:
Joined: 02-05-2013
Posts: 23,463
Put me down for a monetary donation plus a box of stuff from Hawaii.
Mandobro Offline
#6 Posted:
Joined: 04-10-2013
Posts: 714
I'm in for a donation and a Maineiac prize.
ypetryna Offline
#7 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
Just signed up for the monthly donation with paypal. took a couple of minutes. and is super easy. seems like this option will be super easy this go around.

Receipt number: 36122608A56280509

super easy option. will go dumpster diving for smokes when time frees up.
Schmitty22 Offline
#8 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
working out details. and a link to direct purchase of Limited Edition 2018 tshirt and make donation ($50 cost) and ship direct to you. stand by. details by wedsnesday on this....
Schmitty22 Offline
#9 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
and dont forget to check up out on facebook. just search Operation from the heart and there is where we are most active on posting boxes leaving and pictures.
delta1 Offline
#10 Posted:
Joined: 11-23-2011
Posts: 28,754
Big thanks to ypetryna, for keeping this tradition going...

Very nice, Schmitty...

I signed up for a monthly donation of $10/month a couple of years ago, and will continue that donation...

I pledge to also make a cash donation on top of that.

I will also put together a prize, the SoCal Sunshine (goodies from California and a few select cigars from my stash), for the raffle for donors.
mikey1597 Offline
#11 Posted:
Joined: 05-18-2007
Posts: 14,162
Like Delta I have a monthly draw going to OpFTH and will let it ride, and will be donating for one of the shirts.


oh ya

PUT ME DOWN FOR A TEXAS TITTY TWISTER PRIZE
shaun341 Offline
#12 Posted:
Joined: 08-02-2012
Posts: 8,826
Tshirts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If we don't put up some numbers this year I would be shocked.
Schmitty22 Offline
#13 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
T-shirt link is up on face.book. Can’t seem to post the link here for some reason. Enjoy and thanks in advance
Schmitty22 Offline
#14 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
Schmitty22 wrote:
T-shirt link is up on face.book. Can’t seem to post the link here for some reason. Enjoy and thanks in advance



https://www.customink.com/fundraising/opfth?ref=copy-link_social_desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_content=opfth&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&side=front&type=1&zoom=false
mikey1597 Offline
#15 Posted:
Joined: 05-18-2007
Posts: 14,162
Thank you for supporting "Opfth LIMITED EDITION Pocket Tee"
Your Paypal account has been charged $####. You can expect your items to arrive within 12 working days, not including holidays or weekends after the campaign closes on July 05.

Got mine!!
Schmitty22 Offline
#16 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
mikey1597 wrote:
Thank you for supporting "Opfth LIMITED EDITION Pocket Tee"
Your Paypal account has been charged $####. You can expect your items to arrive within 12 working days, not including holidays or weekends after the campaign closes on July 05.

Got mine!!



confirmed! thanks!

Supporter: mike m
Number of Shirts: 1
Schmitty22 Offline
#17 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
Albert c. Confirmed. 1 shirt $50 thanks
delta1 Offline
#18 Posted:
Joined: 11-23-2011
Posts: 28,754
You're welcome...more to come...
ypetryna Offline
#19 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
To all the White Soxs fans around.....

YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD!!!!

Donations


Mikey1597 (t)
Delta1 (t)
Itsawaldo (t)x2
Chazz (t)
Edin508 - Edward H Jr (t)
Shaun341 (t)x2
Stinger88 (t)
NWStogie (t)
Palama (t)
Jespear
Mandobro
RMANNN (t)
JustRelax (t)
NapalmMan67 (t)x3
Dkeage (t)
Mandoman
Deadeyedick D E D (t)
Zody (t)
Patkono (t)
Dubbin
Corey Sellers (t)
csgamecock (t)
ZXR1200 (t)
DrafterX (t)



Double Secret Probation Donors
(In order of my favorite sports teams since they request to not be known)
1) Ukrainian National Futbol Team





________________________________________
(t) - denotes eligibility for the OpFTH BOMB prize

Thanks!


Updated 09:34 CT 7.05.18 - thru post # 102




Prizes

Prizes

Stinger88 _____________ Florida Panhandle ___________ DeadEyeDick
Shaun341 ____________ Shaun341prize ______________ Corey Sellers
Deadeyedick __________ DED END __________________ Mandobro
Palama ______________ Box of Stuff From Hawaii _______ Dkeage
Mandobro_____________Maineiac ____________________ Justrelax
Delta1 ________________ SoCal Sunshine _____________ napalmmann
Mikey1597 ____________ Texas Titty Twister ____________ NWStogie
Itsawaldo _____________ Waldo Winnings ______________ Mandoman
Da General ____________ Jambalaya Bomb_____________ Edin508
Jespear _______________ Spearprize _________________ Mikey1597
Corey Sellers ___________ Southern Hospitality _________ Jespear
Csgamecock____________ South Carolina Swampazz ____ Patkono




SPECIAL OpFTH BOMB - Must get a T-shirt to be in the running.

This is a special prize put together by Schmitty which includes:
atleast 1 unopened box of cigars
OpFTH swag from Michigan
Bragging rights
Righteous feelings.

Bombed





ROAK donators (asked for no prize pool eligibility)



Drool
The prizes offered up are updated as soon as i see them.
The donors are added as soon as i get confirmation from Schmitty/a transaction id/tracking # for packages. (i have a running paper copy of names mentioned for ease since i prefer paper, but i will update this as i get more info)

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The prizes will be randomly drawn and awarded to those who donate. I will post a winners list. In order to keep it as simple as possible, the winner will need to contact the awarder and arrange for delivery.

I thought I mentioned this, but apparently didn't.
PM confirmations to me and I'll add you to the list. If you wish to remain anonymous, let me know.


to make life a little easier, i will check this in the morning to see who donated to OpFTH. as soon as i see
Anyone who donates a prize, i will update in the morning when i see it.

if it matters, the order is just based on what i see first, or what i type first, or where i come back to when i return from distractions.
itsawaldo Offline
#20 Posted:
Joined: 09-10-2006
Posts: 4,221
Put me down for a Waldo Winnings package!
Schmitty22 Offline
#21 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
Chris w. Confirmed 1 shirt plus extra donation. Tital $75
Thanks
ypetryna Offline
#22 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
Looks like people are enjoying the T-shirts!!!!

Keep it up guys!!!
Schmitty22 Offline
#23 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
Chaz- charles l. 2 shirts $100
engletl Offline
#24 Posted:
Joined: 12-26-2000
Posts: 26,493
Da General has a patented "Jambalaya Bomb" for a victim....I mean generous donor
Schmitty22 Offline
#25 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
only 5 shirts sold so far on site. i am adding a random OPFTH BOX PRIZE to random draw of all those that purchase shirts . get yours and get a chance for a gift from us to include at least one unopened box of cigars and some goodies
engletl Offline
#26 Posted:
Joined: 12-26-2000
Posts: 26,493
I plan on ordering my shirt next week...and DO NOT want to be in the drawing.
mikey1597 Offline
#27 Posted:
Joined: 05-18-2007
Posts: 14,162
engletl wrote:
I plan on ordering my shirt next week...and DO NOT want to be in the drawing.

TODD!!!!


How you doin Btutha
delta1 Offline
#28 Posted:
Joined: 11-23-2011
Posts: 28,754
In addition to an on-going monthly contribution of $10/month, just made a cash donation to OpFTH, transaction ID # 60E98212B6153635U.
Schmitty22 Offline
#29 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
Albert c. Additional $100 donation via PayPal confirmed
Schmitty22 Offline
#30 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
Ed, edin, confirmed 1 tshirt $50
engletl Offline
#31 Posted:
Joined: 12-26-2000
Posts: 26,493
mikey1597 wrote:
TODD!!!!


How you doin Btutha

Sittiin in Phoenix smoking a nice Tatuaje, life is good
Schmitty22 Offline
#32 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
Supporter: Edward H Jr
Number of Shirts: 1
$50

confirmed
ypetryna Offline
#33 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
Schmitty22 wrote:
Supporter: Edward H Jr
Number of Shirts: 1
$50

confirmed



ROLL CALL -- Any Chance you are a cbid member Edward and would like to be entered into the drawing???
ypetryna Offline
#34 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
bump
Just Relax Offline
#35 Posted:
Joined: 09-26-2016
Posts: 587
I'll get a package ready this weekend and buy a shirt before the deadline. Anything needed other than cigars? I never remember the other stuff.
shaun341 Offline
#36 Posted:
Joined: 08-02-2012
Posts: 8,826
I just joined the t-shirt bonanza, how do I confirm with Schmitty or ypetryna?
stinger88 Offline
#37 Posted:
Joined: 05-29-2012
Posts: 6,574
Ordered the t-shirt and added some extra.

David
Schmitty22 Offline
#38 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
Shaun and David confirmed. Both 1shirt $50 thanks
Mandobro Offline
#39 Posted:
Joined: 04-10-2013
Posts: 714
Package on the way 9114999944313572032032
NWStogie Offline
#40 Posted:
Joined: 07-25-2016
Posts: 736
Donated $ just now through paypal on the OpFTH website. Thx for running this shindig, Yaro.
jespear Offline
#41 Posted:
Joined: 03-19-2004
Posts: 9,462
I will do a $10 monthly pledge and offer up a "spearprize" .
Schmitty22 Offline
#42 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
25$ from matthew c.

Conan - Paloma $100


Confirms for the day via PayPal.

Thanks

Schmitty22 Offline
#43 Posted:
Joined: 01-27-2003
Posts: 4,892
David, Stinger, extra$50 on shirt purchase. Thanks
ypetryna Offline
#44 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
Mandobro wrote:
Package on the way 9114999944313572032032



thanks, noted -- added
ypetryna Offline
#45 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
Just Relax wrote:
I'll get a package ready this weekend and buy a shirt before the deadline. Anything needed other than cigars? I never remember the other stuff.


thanks, noted -- added
ypetryna Offline
#46 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
jespear wrote:
I will do a $10 monthly pledge and offer up a "spearprize" .



thanks, noted -- added. 6.18.19 08:46
ypetryna Offline
#47 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
bump
NWStogie Offline
#48 Posted:
Joined: 07-25-2016
Posts: 736
Found some extra $ and ordered a t-shirt. Woot!
ypetryna Offline
#49 Posted:
Joined: 07-19-2012
Posts: 1,323
Updated
Just Relax Offline
#50 Posted:
Joined: 09-26-2016
Posts: 587
T-shirt purchased. Plan to send cigar donation out this afternoon.
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