1. Author: ypetryna | Date: Mon, 6/4/2018, 4:55PM EST | |
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. |
2. Author: stinger88 | Date: Mon, 6/4/2018, 5:50PM EST | |
Besides a monetary and cigar donation that I will make soon, I will offer up a Florida Panhandle Prize.
David |
3. Author: shaun341 | Date: Mon, 6/4/2018, 7:17PM EST | |
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. |
4. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Mon, 6/4/2018, 7:24PM EST | |
I will be offering a $$ donation and a DED End prize for this worthy cause. |
5. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 6/5/2018, 1:29AM EST | |
Put me down for a monetary donation plus a box of stuff from Hawaii. |
6. Author: Mandobro | Date: Tue, 6/5/2018, 5:51AM EST | |
I'm in for a donation and a Maineiac prize. |
7. Author: ypetryna | Date: Tue, 6/5/2018, 1:22PM EST | |
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. |
8. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Tue, 6/5/2018, 1:31PM EST | |
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.... |
9. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Tue, 6/5/2018, 1:58PM EST | |
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. |
10. Author: delta1 | Date: Tue, 6/5/2018, 5:51PM EST | |
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. |
11. Author: mikey1597 | Date: Tue, 6/5/2018, 6:30PM EST | |
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 |
12. Author: shaun341 | Date: Tue, 6/5/2018, 6:58PM EST | |
Tshirts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If we don't put up some numbers this year I would be shocked. |
13. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Wed, 6/6/2018, 6:34AM EST | |
T-shirt link is up on face.book. Can’t seem to post the link here for some reason. Enjoy and thanks in advance |
14. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Wed, 6/6/2018, 8:41AM EST | |
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 |
15. Author: mikey1597 | Date: Wed, 6/6/2018, 12:38PM EST | |
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!! |
16. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Wed, 6/6/2018, 1:34PM EST | |
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 |
17. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Thu, 6/7/2018, 6:07PM EST | |
Albert c. Confirmed. 1 shirt $50 thanks |
18. Author: delta1 | Date: Thu, 6/7/2018, 10:46PM EST | |
You're welcome...more to come... |
19. Author: ypetryna | Date: Fri, 6/8/2018, 9:33AM EST | |
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 # 102Prizes Prizes Stinger88 _____________ Florida Panhandle ___________ DeadEyeDickShaun341 ____________ Shaun341prize ______________ Corey SellersDeadeyedick __________ DED END __________________ MandobroPalama ______________ Box of Stuff From Hawaii _______ DkeageMandobro_____________Maineiac ____________________ JustrelaxDelta1 ________________ SoCal Sunshine _____________ napalmmannMikey1597 ____________ Texas Titty Twister ____________ NWStogieItsawaldo _____________ Waldo Winnings ______________ MandomanDa General ____________ Jambalaya Bomb_____________ Edin508Jespear _______________ Spearprize _________________ Mikey1597Corey Sellers ___________ Southern Hospitality _________ JespearCsgamecock____________ South Carolina Swampazz ____ PatkonoSPECIAL 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 cigarsOpFTH swag from MichiganBragging rightsRighteous feelings. 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) [/color][/color] 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. |
20. Author: itsawaldo | Date: Fri, 6/8/2018, 9:33AM EST | |
Put me down for a Waldo Winnings package! |
21. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Sun, 6/10/2018, 8:10AM EST | |
Chris w. Confirmed 1 shirt plus extra donation. Tital $75 Thanks |
22. Author: ypetryna | Date: Mon, 6/11/2018, 11:33AM EST | |
Looks like people are enjoying the T-shirts!!!!
Keep it up guys!!! |
23. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Mon, 6/11/2018, 12:20PM EST | |
Chaz- charles l. 2 shirts $100 |
24. Author: engletl | Date: Mon, 6/11/2018, 11:23PM EST | |
Da General has a patented "Jambalaya Bomb" for a victim....I mean generous donor |
25. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Tue, 6/12/2018, 8:50AM EST | |
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 |
26. Author: engletl | Date: Tue, 6/12/2018, 2:06PM EST | |
I plan on ordering my shirt next week...and DO NOT want to be in the drawing. |
27. Author: mikey1597 | Date: Tue, 6/12/2018, 3:55PM EST | |
engletl wrote:I plan on ordering my shirt next week...and DO NOT want to be in the drawing. TODD!!!! How you doin Btutha |
28. Author: delta1 | Date: Tue, 6/12/2018, 5:21PM EST | |
In addition to an on-going monthly contribution of $10/month, just made a cash donation to OpFTH, transaction ID # 60E98212B6153635U.
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29. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Tue, 6/12/2018, 6:01PM EST | |
Albert c. Additional $100 donation via PayPal confirmed |
30. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Tue, 6/12/2018, 7:25PM EST | |
Ed, edin, confirmed 1 tshirt $50 |
31. Author: engletl | Date: Tue, 6/12/2018, 7:47PM EST | |
mikey1597 wrote:TODD!!!!
How you doin Btutha Sittiin in Phoenix smoking a nice Tatuaje, life is good |
32. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Wed, 6/13/2018, 8:02AM EST | |
Supporter: Edward H Jr Number of Shirts: 1 $50
confirmed |
33. Author: ypetryna | Date: Wed, 6/13/2018, 9:36AM EST | |
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??? |
34. Author: ypetryna | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 9:47AM EST | |
bump |
35. Author: Just Relax | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 12:33PM EST | |
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. |
36. Author: shaun341 | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 7:06PM EST | |
I just joined the t-shirt bonanza, how do I confirm with Schmitty or ypetryna? |
37. Author: stinger88 | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 7:37PM EST | |
Ordered the t-shirt and added some extra.
David |
38. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 8:59PM EST | |
Shaun and David confirmed. Both 1shirt $50 thanks |
39. Author: Mandobro | Date: Sat, 6/16/2018, 10:13AM EST | |
Package on the way 9114999944313572032032
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40. Author: NWStogie | Date: Sat, 6/16/2018, 12:15PM EST | |
Donated $ just now through paypal on the OpFTH website. Thx for running this shindig, Yaro. |
41. Author: jespear | Date: Sat, 6/16/2018, 2:21PM EST | |
I will do a $10 monthly pledge and offer up a "spearprize" .
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42. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Sat, 6/16/2018, 2:31PM EST | |
25$ from matthew c.
Conan - Paloma $100
Confirms for the day via PayPal.
Thanks
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43. Author: Schmitty22 | Date: Sat, 6/16/2018, 8:41PM EST | |
David, Stinger, extra$50 on shirt purchase. Thanks |
44. Author: ypetryna | Date: Sun, 6/17/2018, 1:00PM EST | |
Mandobro wrote:Package on the way 9114999944313572032032
thanks, noted -- added |
45. Author: ypetryna | Date: Sun, 6/17/2018, 1:02PM EST | |
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 |
46. Author: ypetryna | Date: Sun, 6/17/2018, 1:03PM EST | |
jespear wrote:I will do a $10 monthly pledge and offer up a "spearprize" .
thanks, noted -- added. 6.18.19 08:46 |
47. Author: ypetryna | Date: Tue, 6/19/2018, 9:21AM EST | |
bump |
48. Author: NWStogie | Date: Tue, 6/19/2018, 10:25PM EST | |
Found some extra $ and ordered a t-shirt. Woot! |
49. Author: ypetryna | Date: Wed, 6/20/2018, 3:12PM EST | |
Updated |
50. Author: Just Relax | Date: Fri, 6/22/2018, 9:23AM EST | |
T-shirt purchased. Plan to send cigar donation out this afternoon. |