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Richfield American Legion Silent Auction New Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box The current flat-rate box, which gives customers a single, predetermined rate regardless of the weight or delivery zone, was introduced in November 2004. The new, larger box extends the agency’s successful flat-rate offerings, providing more choices for small businesses and consumers. “We listened to our customers, and we’re giving them a new box that lets them ship larger items while still enjoying the benefits of a flat rate,” said Postmaster General John Potter. “Flat-rate boxes are very popular and the new, larger version provides even more value.” The new Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box (12" x 12" x 5½") can be used for both domestic and international shipments. This extends the flat-rate price and ease-of-use benefits to international shippers. There is also a 5 percent online discount. There will be a special version of the box for the military, with a $2 discount, if shipped to an Army Post Office or Fleet Post Office (APO/FPO) address. All Postal Service Priority and Express Mail packages and envelopes are environmentally friendly, exceeding the highest standards for recyclability.
Family Day at Ironworld to be held Jan. 19 In addition to providing materials for the Valentines, Ironworld will aceept items to be distributed to soldiers through OMN-Grand Rapids region. Ironworld is the largest museum complex in the region. They are dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Minnesota's iron ranges. As the Minnesota mining industry exploded at the turn of the century, people seeking economic prosperity and freedom immigrated to northern Minnesota from nations around the globe. These immigrants brought few material goods on their journey, but carried with them rich traditions and customs of their homelands. Ironworld preserves thisimportant piece of American history by telling the story of the life, the work, the place and the people of the Iron Range. Please join us Saturday, January 19th, for Family Day at Ironworld in Chisholm, Minnesota. University of Phoenix collects 105 lbs. for our troops! James Horsman and the staff of the University of Phoenix collected 105 lbs. of goods to be added to the packages for our troops. On March 28, 2007, the members of the Hopkins OMN group packed the goodies and sent them on to Iraq. Thank you to the University of Phoenix for the generous gift.
At the sale, you can select from a wide variety of fashion handbags, clutches, wallets, jewelry, briefcases, rolling totes, and much more available at the show . All merchandise is factory direct and priced at 30-60% below retail. For your shopping convenience Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cash are accepted. No checks, please. The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, in
conjunction with Operation Minnesota Nice, collected items to include
in care packages for men and women serving in the military. The West
Metro Chapter of the Academy and the MAFP Foundation provided the funds
to ship 125 care packages overseas. The total weight of all the boxes
mailed was close to 1000 pounds!
Any extra items will be donated to Operation Minnesota Nice for use in upcoming packing parties. Learn more about MAFP at their website:www.mafp.org
Operation Minnesota Nice has been selected by Minnesota Women of Today's 2006-2007 Bucket of Sunshine project.
Diversified Plastics packing party sends 221 pounds!
Adopted SGT Tolman Returns to Thank Volunteers!
Http://www.keyc.tv/article/view/93745/ http://www.erstarnews.com/2006/february/28nicework.html
http://www.erstarnews.com/2006/March/7soldierhelps.html Thankful SGT Alaimo drives Thousands of miles to thank Volunteer and packing group!
Adopted Soldier Returns to Thank Volunteers!
Http://www.keyc.tv/article/view/93745/ Winner of Toby Keith Tickets Announced!
Big Lake Area Jaycees to Host Fishing Contest to Benefit Operation Minnesota Nice and Other Local Groups!!
A Special Thank you to Fine Impressions!! Operation Minnesota Nice received a very generous donation of 10,250 holiday cards to send to the soldiers serving abroad to send to their families by Fine Impressions of North Mankato. There are nearly 700 soldiers on OMN's distribution list, and we were able to send approximately 15holiday cards to each one. We have been busy folding and boxing them up to get them out to the bases that we have soldiers at so that they have them in time to send to their families and friends. Holiday cards are hard to come by in the Middle East so this is an especially wonderful gift. A very heartfelt THANK YOU to Fine Impressions of North Mankato. Happy Holidays to you All!! St.Paul Harley-Davidson/Buell is serving Booya by the Vail Booya Crew during their Chromecoming Celebration with all donations taken for Operation Minnesota Nice. Come test drive the new models, shop their 2nd Annual Garage Sale, meet Donna Valietine from K102 Wake Up Crew and support our troops. Heroes Visit Home
Three Sisters is very pleased to introduce its "freedom" candle. This 100% natural soy candle is available in a variety of containers and carries a delicious hot apple pie scent. For each "freedom" candle sold, 50% of the profits will go towards Operation Minnesota Nice. The "freedom" candle was specifically designed to say "Thank You" to the men and women who fight to keep America safe! To see a full range of "freedom" candles available and information on how to place an order, please visit us at: Diversified Plastics took 10 names of soldiers to receive a one time package. Here is an excerpt of the e-mail we received after their packing was complete.
"We had a wonderful time with this project! The support and contributions that our employees gave to this project was amazing! We had 143.73 pounds of “goodies” sent to our soldiers. I have also sent along some pictures of the employees who participated (some were on vacation). As you can see, we had support for the troops in our office, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift workers. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to do a “little something” for our guys and gals in the military.” A special Thank You to the employees of Diversified Plastics!! Operation Minnesota Nice would like to extend our gratitude for what the employees of Diversified Plastics has done to show their support for our troops! To view photos from the packing, click HERE!! BAE Systems donations drive collects over 1,700lbs. for OMN!! An article from the BAE Systems Land & Armaments Information Systems department... "A Flag Day picnic for the BAE Systems Land & Armaments Information Systems (IS) department became more than just a department picnic celebration for 125 people. The IS Business Administration team developed and promoted a competition among co-workers on 12 separate teams to see who could pack the most items into a container. Publicity from an article about OMN in the Elk River Star News, drew the attention of the Administrative team as a very timely and worthy cause. Due to OMN’s “commitment to making a difference in the lives of those that are serving abroad in a time of conflict”, BAE Systems vision to Protect Freedom Through Excellence in Armaments, and the fact that the picnic was on Flag Day, the idea was a hit. Even though participation was optional, over 70% of the IS department participated and the response was overwhelming. Over 1,000 lbs of items were collected – most of which were delivered to Operation Minnesota Nice. The remaining items were shipped to two soldiers from BAE Systems Louisville office and two soldiers who are family members of employees at the Fridley office. Taking note of the outstanding response and generosity of BAE’s Minneapolis and Louisville Information Systems employees, the Controllers department planned a similar event for their picnic July 28th. The result was another 700 lbs of donated items for Operation Minnesota Nice! In addition, two relatives of the Controllers department personnel who are currently serving in Iraq are receiving goodie boxes of donated items. BAE Systems commends and thanks our service men and women and the efforts of Operation Minnesota Nice!" A special Thank You to the employees of BAE Systems!! Operation Minnesota Nice would like to extend our gratitude for what the employees of BAE Systems has done to show their support for our troops! AM 1280 The Patriot and The White
Bear Lake Super Store partner with OMN!!
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!" "Sundae for the Soldiers" August
14th 12noon -4pm "Sundae for the Soldiers" August
27th 12noon -4pm
More photos from the ice cream social, click HERE!! Culver's of Anoka to Partner with Operation Minnesota Nice on July 19, 2005! Culver's of Anoka (located on hwy 10) is donating 10% of their entire days sale to Operation Minnesota Nice. Go in for lunch and help OMN send care packages to our troops serving abroad! Return for dinner and dessert at 6:30PM to see an official OMN packing party in progress! The Elk River location will be moving their packing to the Culver's parking lot for a one time packing. Meet some of the volunteers, find out how you too can adopt a soldier and have a burger at Culver's on July 19, 2005 and help show your support for our troops! Operation
Minnesota Nice presents Charity Sale!! Operation
Minnesota Nice to be on the Radio!! Operation Minnesota Nice was featured on the front page of the Star Tribune on June 23, 2005!! Click HERE to link to the Star Tribune and view the whole story!! Join Operation Minnesota Nice in Milaca on Saturday June 11, 2005 for our Summer Festival!! On Saturday June 11, 2005, Operation Minnesota Nice will be hosting a community Summer Festival in Milaca, Minnesota at Rec Park. Join us from 2pm to 10pm for food, fun and entertaiment!! Come take a chance to dunk Operation Minnesota Nice Board members in the dunk tank!! There will be a live band, kareoke, face painting, a raffle, caricatures, a dunk and lots of games and activities for the kids. All proceeds from the festival will be used to send packages to our troops serving abroad. A Special Thank You! Operation Minnesota Nice would like to extend our uttmost gratitude to Chase Brooks Natural for their very generous donation of meat which will be served at the festival!! If you enjoy the burgers and brats we encourage you to check out the Chase Brooks Natural meat truck at the festival or visit their website for more information by clicking HERE Operation Minnesota Nice and The Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis to send 11,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to soldiers serving abroad!! Click HERE to view photos of the cookie packing!! Operation Minnesota Nice has received a very generous donation from the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis, more than 945 cases totaling over 11,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies!! These cookies were packed on Saturday May 21, 2005 from 7:00-11:00am at the Minneapolis Armory on Broadway. St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly and a St. Paul Police Officer, Dave Boll stopped by for a surprise visit and jumped in with both feet. Side by side, Mayor Kelly, Officer Boll, Girl Scouts, Members of the National Guard and Operation Minnesota Nice packed these cases and had them all prepared to ship all before some folks even finished their first cup of coffee!! Operation Minnesota Nice is seeking donations to cover the cost of shipping these cookies. For a single donation of $10.00 one full case of cookies can be shipped. Full pallet sponsorships are available as well. It is imperative that the cookies be shipped soon as temperatures in the Middle East are nearing 100 degrees and soon it will be too hot over there for us to send them. If you or your company is interested in making a donation to help cover the cost of postage click HERE! Operation Minnesota Nice
was featured on a KARE-11 News Extra - Monday May 9th @ 10:00PM One of our adopted soldiers (Nathan)
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