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Schmitty22 Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 12:05 PM EST
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OpFTH (Operation from the Heart) has collectively decided to close its operation by the end of this year. It has been a great run - and we appreciate the support and community that this has grown. We simply can not continue at the rate of donations (items and shipping) anymore at this point.

This started HERE in 2004 -this community and those from other locations have made this project continue to do good over the years. For that, we thank you!

All re-occurring shipping subscriptions / donations have been cancelled or stopped . The links have been removed. We will continue to ship what we can from limited funds until they are used up.

The website will begin to "sunset" in the next few months as we slowly fade away. Please continue to support grassroots organizations like ours somewhere else. YOU DID GOOD!

keep our troops in your thoughts and Thank you for years of SUPPORT!

~"Smitty"
DrafterX Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 12:10 PM EST
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Bummer Dude... I really need one more tshirt tho... Mellow
Schmitty22 Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 12:23 PM EST
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um.... what size :)
DrafterX Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 12:36 PM EST
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I meant one more fund raiser thing.. but I know it's a lot of work and stuff.. Mellow
Schmitty22 Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 12:43 PM EST
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yea. well - i wanted to announce this before anyone started talking about a CAT2022 here :) for that reason. thanks for everything in the past.
DrafterX Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 12:50 PM EST
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You're more than welcome.. it was my honor to help out...

A Farewell Tour tshirt would be cool tho.. could be somethin like

OpFTH
2004-2022
It was beautiful man... Mellow
Schmitty22 Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 12:53 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
You're more than welcome.. it was my honor to help out...

A Farewell Tour tshirt would be cool tho.. could be somethin like

OpFTH
2004-2022
It was beautiful man... Mellow



hmmmmmm let me think about this.
Cheno Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 1:57 PM EST
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Just a thought, what about the idea of some people taking over? Or would there still be issues? Hate to see this go away if it's been going that long.
corey sellers Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 2:40 PM EST
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I am game for one last shirt .
corey sellers Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 2:42 PM EST
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Let's have one more and make it big.
Schmitty22 Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 3:01 PM EST
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Cheno wrote:
Just a thought, what about the idea of some people taking over? Or would there still be issues? Hate to see this go away if it's been going that long.


start a new one. the current 501c3 IRS registration will expire and the business front in Michigan will be dissolved 12/21/2022

most people are under the false impression that the troops all came home and this is not necessary now. its not at the forefront and therefore donation of items and support of funds have greatly diminished over the last year(s).

what started as me paying for 80% of the costs of buying items and shipping every month costs - has come full circle. its back! and I can not sustain it any longer. No one ever adds a soldier either to our lists anymore. our current SHIP TO submissions is under 5 currently.

those factors led to these decisions.

IF someone wishes to begin a new. so be it. but OpFTH registrations and business has been concluded officially.
Stogie1020 Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 3:02 PM EST
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I always thought there should be a "add a fiver for the troops" option at a discount price when checking out on CBid auctions and CI mothership checkout...
Schmitty22 Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 3:02 PM EST
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corey sellers wrote:
I am game for one last shirt .



this may be in the works. Not as a fund raiser like the past. Just a ONE LAST SHIRT and the costs will be shirt costs only.

Stay tuned.... It will only be offered for CBID members.
Palama Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 3:05 PM EST
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Standing by.
deadeyedick Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 4:42 PM EST
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I still have and wear my shirts regularly and would be in for one last one. My favorite is the one with the front pocket though I never put anything in it. (Pretty threadbare at this point.)

Whatever happens I am glad to have been in a position to help in this worthy cause.

A really big thanks to you Smitty for all the efforts and results from your work.
 Applause Applause Applause

DED
Sunoverbeach Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 6:15 PM EST
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Latecomer compared to a lot of these gentlemen, but echoing the thanks and shirt interest
corey sellers Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 6:19 PM EST
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Well give us an address to send stuff to also.
Dg west deptford Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, May 5 2022, 6:40 PM EST
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It was our great honor working with you Schmitty

Be blessed brother
RMAN4443 Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 12:07 AM EST
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Thanks for your great efforts through the years Applause Beer Applause
Also interested in "one last shirt"
Schmitty22 Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 7:33 AM EST
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what about a tomb stone with born/died dates on it 2003-2022 and a cigar and of course a POCKET. or would that be too morbid (death)?
corey sellers Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 8:25 AM EST
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That sounds cool to me
Sunoverbeach Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 8:36 AM EST
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Nothing too morbid, inappropriate, nor offensive round these here parts. Mostly anyway. You'll know after you've crossed a line
Cheno Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 9:19 AM EST
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I would buy it.
DrafterX Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 11:39 AM EST
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Schmitty22 wrote:
what about a tomb stone with born/died dates on it 2003-2022 and a cigar and of course a POCKET. or would that be too morbid (death)?




I've never considered pockets to be morbid... I'm cool with them... Mellow
ZRX1200 Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 12:00 PM EST
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Thanks for all you and the others who’ve made OpFTH function have done Smitty!

I’d totally be in for a shirt.
deadeyedick Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 12:20 PM EST
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Schmitty22 wrote:
what about a tomb stone with born/died dates on it 2003-2022 and a cigar and of course a POCKET. or would that be too morbid (death)?



Meh Not a big fan of wearing a tombstone around myself. A flag, etc?
Schmitty22 Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 12:22 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Meh Not a big fan of wearing a tombstone around myself. A flag, etc?


noted..

kinda like i felt as well. still working on design
DrafterX Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 4:29 PM EST
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What color are you considering... i like the olive drab personally, seems appropriate, but I'll buy no matter what... Mellow
corey sellers Offline
#29 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 6:46 PM EST
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Really like the flag idea not sideways though. I would gladly help with Ideas then we can bounce it around.
corey sellers Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 6:47 PM EST
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The olive was badass.
corey sellers Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 6:50 PM EST
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What about black with the flag running up and down with the dates on top or bottom. Just throwing ideas out there. I am happy with whatever your choice Schmitty. I Thank you for doing this for so many years.
ZRX1200 Offline
#32 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 7:29 PM EST
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FDE with ODG logo?
delta1 Offline
#33 Posted: Fri, May 6 2022, 7:59 PM EST
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Smitty, I was afraid that this would happen when OpFTH canceled my monthly automatic contribution through Paypal a few weeks ago. I was glad to have helped, doing my little bit, over all these years.

You and your colleagues deserve a huge serving of gratitude for all your efforts. THANK YOU!!!
Schmitty22 Offline
#34 Posted: Tue, May 10 2022, 2:13 PM EST
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delta : yes - i cancelled subscriptions to prevent people from giving to a sinking ship (to be far and transparent).

all tshirt ideas are heard and taken. i will get on this next week probably and post updates with ideas before i finalize the sale site., they will be probably $25 shirts with front and back logo and design and pocket
corey sellers Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, May 10 2022, 3:00 PM EST
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Sweet
Mike3316 Offline
#36 Posted: Tue, May 10 2022, 3:57 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
I always thought there should be a "add a fiver for the troops" option at a discount price when checking out on CBid auctions and CI mothership checkout...

The mothership's brick n mortars in PA have a box to donate fivers for the troops. Every time I'm in the store I make it a point to pick up and extra pack to donate. Sorry I didn't join in time to participate in OpFTH. There is never enough that we can do for our troops IMO! Herfing
DrMaddVibe Offline
#37 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 10:30 AM EST
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Thank you for all that you've done and keeping it alive as long as you were able.

Tony would be so proud.
Schmitty22 Offline
#38 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 11:50 AM EST
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can't post a picture of the shirt. Stand by
Schmitty22 Offline
#39 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 11:54 AM EST
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Can't figure out how to pay a picture. If you want to see our. Email me Smitty at OpFTH dot com
Schmitty22 Offline
#40 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 11:56 AM EST
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I'll throw up on Facebook. If you want to see. Trying to make a cbid founding members on aleve. For only is
Schmitty22 Offline
#41 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 12:12 PM EST
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https://www.customink.com/g/dsz0-00ck-ngjg
Schmitty22 Offline
#42 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 12:13 PM EST
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Might add cbid member on sleeve
RMAN4443 Offline
#43 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 12:21 PM EST
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Schmitty22 wrote:
Might add cbid member on sleeve

I like it, I'ma have to get a couple...Beer
Palama Offline
#44 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 2:07 PM EST
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Schmitty22 wrote:
https://www.customink.com/g/dsz0-00ck-ngjg


ThumpUp
Schmitty22 Offline
#45 Posted: Wed, May 11 2022, 4:13 PM EST
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site and tshirts live. get your orders in . they ship june 11 they will not be avail after that. Total shirt shirt and 0% markup. no need for donations :) they even say "CBID MEMBER" on back under date. just for us! LAST HOORAH!
madspackler Offline
#46 Posted: Thu, May 12 2022, 3:35 PM EST
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It has been an honor to support OpFTH. You and your Patriots have done tremendous work for the Troops. You have been a Blessing to so many. Any words would fall short of the positive impact OpFTH has had on our men and women in service of this country.
A heartfelt Thank you.

Ordered the shirt - will wear it proudly.
delta1 Offline
#47 Posted: Thu, May 12 2022, 4:39 PM EST
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had to grab a few, to make sure I'll have something to wear at my last hoorah...
Plowboy221 Offline
#48 Posted: Thu, May 12 2022, 9:04 PM EST
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Damn I hate to hear this…. Thanks for your and everyone’s dedication for keeping it going for as long as possible….
nine999 Offline
#49 Posted: Wed, Jul 6 2022, 2:02 AM EST
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wow.
any of these left?
BuckyB93 Offline
#50 Posted: Wed, Jul 6 2022, 10:02 AM EST
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^ Dude, you missed a nine.

Gonna have to dust of the rust a bit.
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