Greetings Arachnians,
It is time for the next Secret Pal Round. Please send your application by
Sat, Oct 25. The rules and procedures follow. If you have any questions,
please contact me. If you choose to participate, please save this message.
People who have already sent in an application should have received a message
acknowledging it.
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EXPLANATION
For the newbies, a Secret Pal is a person you send gifts to anonymously
for five months, then reveal your name with the sixth package. You would
be receiving gifts from a different person than the one you send to. The
thank you's for received gifts are to be posted to Lace-Chat.
The gifts are supposed to be tokens of friendship, not expensive items.
Favorite things to send are candy, chocolate, tea, bobbins, thread,
regional specialties, pin cushions, small pieces of lace or bookmarks,
notecards, pictures of yourself and/or your lace projects,etc. Anything
you like will probably be liked by your Secret Pal.
SECRET PAL ADMINISTRATOR
I am Alice in Oregon -- alias Alice Howell. I have been the administrator
four times in the past. It is most vital that I am notified about any
deviation from the normal schedule in sending packages.
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APPLICATION
Arachnians who wish to participate should apply by Oct. 25. I will try
to have the secret pal assignments out by Oct. 28 so the Nov. 1st packages
have time to be assembled. They should be mailed by Nov. 5.
This exchange will run Nov. 2003 through Apr. 2004 when you would reveal
your identity. This is a SIX-MONTH COMMITMENT.
To apply, send an email message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the
following information:
1. Name
2. Email address
3. Complete mailing address
4. Phone number
5. Name and email of friend/relative for emergency use
6. Preference for same country or overseas pal. (Remember, overseas
has larger postage costs and takes longer to be delivered.)
7. Affirmation of the following statements:
_________I have read and understand the rules of participating.
_________I will mail my packages by the 5th of each month.
_________I will email a thank you to lace-chat when a package is received.
_________I will notify the coordinator immediately if something will
prevent mailing my package on time or if I have to withdraw.
_________I understand that I will be summarily removed from the round
if I fail to fulfill my agreement.
8. Give a brief bio of yourself to assist your Pal in selecting items
for you -- stage in life, family, pets, favorite activities, favorite colors,
types of lace you make or like, pierced ears or not, food allergies or diet
restrictions (no nuts, sugar, chocolate, etc), preference for Christmas or
Hannukah or Solstice greetings, preferred bobbin styles if you do BL, and
anything else you wish to share. Also please make a note if there are
any import restrictions your pal should know about.
RULES
1. Please be prompt in mailing by the 5th of each month so that your secret
pal gets the package by the 15th of the intended month. It is depressing
to expect a package and not get one. If you must be late, email me before
the mailing deadline ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) so your special pal can be notified.
2. Include a real, usable return address, not your own. Mine will be fine
for USA use. Overseas please find a friend who will let you use his/hers.
All packages need a return address in case of delivery problems.
3. When the package arrives, as soon as possible post a brief note to
LACE-CHAT (not Lace!!!) to say Thank You. This lets your sending pal know
that it was safely received. It's not necessary to write a long message--
just acknowledge the package. You can send your thank you messages to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] even if you don't take chat.
4. Pack carefully. A padded bag may not protect a fragile item. Liquids
aren't good in containers going overseas, and are not recommended in any
package.
5. If you have not received a package by the 20th, tell the administrator
so she can find out what has happened. If a person cannot continue the
exchange, the pal will be given to someone else so he/she will not be left
out. Please let the administrator know if you cannot continue.
6. It is nice to include (or send separately) a personal note to your
secret pal. Be aware, a letter included inside a package could cost extra
postage, at least in the USA. You may choose to send the letter in an
envelope separately.
7. Enjoy!! It's fun to send mystery packages, and to receive them.
Alice in Oregon - Sign up now for Nov-Apr secret pals on Arachne.
Oregon Country Lacemakers
Arachne Secret Pal Administrator
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