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Acct. ID: 223029
Notice ID: 14688
Category: Action
Posted: April 15th., 2007
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Care Packages for Pagans: UPDATE
Proclaimed by: Fallon
Proclaimed from: Little Rock, Arkansas
Proclamation...
We've received the wish list for Pagan troops from Megan and I wanted to get that out to everyone! The troops send a huge thank you to everyone who has sent along a package thus far! Keith said they've been arriving and have really been enjoyed by all.
****The Wish list immediately follows the original letter!
ATTN: Pagan Soldiers Need Your Assistance!
On March 20th, 2007, SGT Keith Roberts, cofounder of Pagans United, was deployed as part of the troop surge to Baghdad, Iraq. We've recently received word from Keith and he has asked that the Pagan community consider sending care packages, letters and cards to bolster the spirits of the troops currently stationed in Iraq.
Here is what he had to say about a group of Pagans where he is stationed:
"...just on my base that I saw at a pagan Circle here were 20 of our bravest attending. Interesting watching 20 pagans together for a Circle ...all with guns and ammo heh heh heh. But they are in need friends. Alot of them dont have access to basic ritual tools or items so any donations would be of help. That probably can be coordinated through Laura as she knows the group I belong too. Basic things like candles, incense, herbs (big one) easy to come by stones, any base line practicioner books ... you get the idea. Its a small price to pay to keep our pagan soldiers in a spiritual comfort zone to make there daily grind a little easier. Further more, these military pagans are quite earnest in seeking knowledge and attunement. The group holds weekly classes on a wide variety of subject matter in the pagan world. They work and walk thier paths one step at a time. Its with great pride that I can say Ive seen a real high energy group. BUT, supplies are always in need, especially for those solitaires out there on the outlying bases who dont have the same access to group and fellowship. They need your help. So when possible please if you can, send a little support to these fine young pagans, they fight for us every day and get little recognition
especially as pagans." Received from Keith Roberts on Fri Apr 13, 2007 by Pagans United yahoogroup
Pagans United, under the tutelage of Keith's wife and Pagans United cofounder, Laura, as well as other Pagan groups across the nation, would like to encourage the Pagan community to join us in a massive care package campaign to show our support for our troops.
Keith has requested that items such as basic Pagan books, herbs, incense, candles, and stones be sent to the Pagan soldiers. In addition, we would like to send basic every day items that all soldiers can use; deodorant, sunglasses, toothpaste, magazines, newspapers, blank greeting cards they can send home, prepaid phone cards, lip balm, toilet paper, razors, instant coffee, chips, snack cakes, gum, candy, breakfast bars, instant soup mixes, etc.
Care packages can be sent directly to Keith at:
SGT Keith Roberts
HHOC STB 3ID
Unit 42-167
Camp Victory Iraq
APO AE 09342
They will then be distributed to soldiers at his base and in outlying posts. If you would like to send letters and cards, Keith has promised to ensure they make it to soldiers who get no mail from home.
Laura has informed us that the most economical way of sending packages is to opt for flat rate packaging and shipping; this method of shipping costs the same, $8.10, no matter where you ship or how much the package weighs and the post office has informed us that shipping does include APO/AE addresses. Flat rate boxes are available at any Post Office and packages are usually received in Iraq in 10 days.
The post office is no longer accepting packages addressed to "Any Soldier" so it is vital that any packages shipped be addressed to SGT Keith Roberts to ensure delivery and distribution.
We will send out a wish list of specific requests as soon as one can be collected! In the meantime, we encourage you to send the basics!
If you need any further information, please contact Laura Roberts at moonpanther2004@yahoo.com
Blessings,
Fallon Glenn
fallon_glenn@yahoo.com
Pagans United Vice President pro tempore
http://pagansunited.com
*****WISH LIST:
Books
For Beginning Levels: Wicca, Paganism, History, Ogham, Runes, and anything on other subjects suitable to people new to the Earth Religions.
For more Advanced Levels: There are fewer troops who needs these. So a few books that would go into Wicca and other Earth Religions with more depth. No specific requests.
Ritual & Craft Supplies
Candle Holders
Gems - pretty much anything, but the big thing is in enough numbers so the entire group can get one
Oils - especially base oil and vials, so we can do 'hands-on' classes on mixing oils, etc
Pentagrams/Pentacles - necklace charm that could be added to dog tags or 550 cord
Runes
*Small* Altar Cloths with Pentacle - I emphasize small because a lot of us don’t have much room to spread stuff out. I'd say about 2 sq ft would be the max convenient size.
Tarot Decks - (though the altars sent by Jude Messner had mini tarot decks in them, and we're expecting another shipment in the quasi-near future)
Wish Lists for Specific Troops
May send these in package for group wrapped separately with the individual troop's name on their supplies.
SPC Sean Meers – A Gray, Indigo, and Purple Candle
PFC Casey McRoy – just getting started as a Pagan.
Candles - white, red, yellow, pink - I'm thinking either tea lights, something with a wide enough base that he doesn't need a candle holder, or add candle holders to the list :)
Cinnamon oil
Patchouli oil
Rune stones
Items can be sent to Keith.
Address:
Keith Roberts
HHOC STB 3ID
Unit 42-167
Camp Victory Iraq
APO AE 09342
(Please note that Megan Eldred is no longer a contact in Baghdad. She is home safe)
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