It would be an understatement to say I have a few extra models, but, alas, i do. At one time there was a volunteer outfit that took models for use at military and veteran hospitals. I would be in your debt if anyone could provide a name/address for any such organization(s)
Many thanks
DJ
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I don't have that info, but I will let you know that I have contacted a VA Hospital and asked for the Volunteer Department. They were very happy to get stuff, but also asked me not to send super complex things. Your Virginia VA hospital may be similar. Good luck,
John
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 02:49 AM UTC
Gino was dealing with this and he will likely be the one to keep you informed.
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 03:17 AM UTC
DJ,
Here at Ft. Sam, we have the Wounded Warriors Battalion. They have a Rec Center/Family Center next to the hospital that is for all the wounded soldiers and their families. They have a arts and crafts center inside and I have donated some models and all my back issues of Fine Scale to them. If you have a base close to you , you can try that or maybe someone that lives near a base or on a base can be a go between for you.
Other than that, yes, what John said about the Volunteer Dept at the VA hospital.
Here at Ft. Sam, we have the Wounded Warriors Battalion. They have a Rec Center/Family Center next to the hospital that is for all the wounded soldiers and their families. They have a arts and crafts center inside and I have donated some models and all my back issues of Fine Scale to them. If you have a base close to you , you can try that or maybe someone that lives near a base or on a base can be a go between for you.
Other than that, yes, what John said about the Volunteer Dept at the VA hospital.
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I have tried the Virginia VA without luck. If Fort Sam has a facility that accepts donations, do you have an address?
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 04:22 AM UTC
This is a good cause and I'm sure someone with chime in with details.
Another option is to donate items for club raffles (this was possible at the IPMS Richmond show recently, and AMPS in Sumter SC in April will have a similar setup).
Cheers,
Christophe
Another option is to donate items for club raffles (this was possible at the IPMS Richmond show recently, and AMPS in Sumter SC in April will have a similar setup).
Cheers,
Christophe
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 04:26 AM UTC
I was receiving and distributing them through the USO when I was last in Iraq, but that was a few years back ('08-'09).
IPMS has a way to do it now.
IPMS Support The Troops
IPMS has a way to do it now.
IPMS Support The Troops
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Quoted Text
I was receiving and distributing them through the USO when I was last in Iraq, but that was a few years back ('08-'09).
IPMS has a way to do it now.
IPMS Support The Troops
Gino--fantastic!
Many thanks
DJ
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 05:43 AM UTC
Hi DJ,
My name is Jon Emery and I am the IPMS-USA Director of their Support the Troops initiative as well as run Models For Troops. Currently we supply the Hampton VA, Beckley WV, Bath NY, Spokane WA, and now Asheville NC Veterans Hospitals with monthly shipments. We do have 1 unit at Bagram who just received a box and supplies. Drop me an e-mail at [email protected]. 3000 lbs shipped in 3 years.
My name is Jon Emery and I am the IPMS-USA Director of their Support the Troops initiative as well as run Models For Troops. Currently we supply the Hampton VA, Beckley WV, Bath NY, Spokane WA, and now Asheville NC Veterans Hospitals with monthly shipments. We do have 1 unit at Bagram who just received a box and supplies. Drop me an e-mail at [email protected]. 3000 lbs shipped in 3 years.
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 05:55 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi DJ,
My name is Jon Emery and I am the IPMS-USA Director of their Support the Troops initiative as well as run Models For Troops. Currently we supply the Hampton VA, Beckley WV, Bath NY, Spokane WA, and now Asheville NC Veterans Hospitals with monthly shipments. We do have 1 unit at Bagram who just received a box and supplies. Drop me an e-mail at [email protected]. 3000 lbs shipped in 3 years.
Jon-- many thanks for your response. Email sent to your account
DJ
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 06:43 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I was receiving and distributing them through the USO when I was last in Iraq, but that was a few years back ('08-'09).
IPMS has a way to do it now.
IPMS Support The Troops
I missed you by a couple months aparently!!! I couldnt find the place on the VBC that had the models... I Did however see the dirt track for the RC Cars!
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 09:41 AM UTC
DJ,
Here you go sir, give them a call:
Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
Phone: 210-916-7322
Physical Location:
Building 3639, Warrior Village Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Campus
Mailing Address:
Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
3931 Okubo Barracks
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7659
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SFAC
Warrior Transition Battalion Ft. Sam Houston
Here you go sir, give them a call:
Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
Phone: 210-916-7322
Physical Location:
Building 3639, Warrior Village Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Campus
Mailing Address:
Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
3931 Okubo Barracks
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7659
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SFAC
Warrior Transition Battalion Ft. Sam Houston
210cav
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 06:44 PM UTC
Quoted Text
DJ,
Here you go sir, give them a call:
Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
Phone: 210-916-7322
Physical Location:
Building 3639, Warrior Village Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Campus
Mailing Address:
Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
3931 Okubo Barracks
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7659
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SFAC
Warrior Transition Battalion Ft. Sam Houston
Pete-- well done!
Many thanks
DJ
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