Mother's Day Swap 2012

[mysticblue07]

Hello and to The Mother's Day Swap 2012!

Before you may participate in this swap, or any for that matter, you must first read and acknowledge the updated policies thread which can be found here. You will not be able to participate if this is not done! I would also recommend printing out the card swap flyer and sending it to your loved ones if you have not already done so.

Please read this message in its entirety, as it will thoroughly explain what you need to do and hopefully answer most, if not all, of your questions. At the end there are some helpful tips to ensure that our loved ones are getting mail!

Please start sending me your loved ones info now! Do not post their info in the public forum! All names need to be submitted to me by April 26, 2012. You lists will be distributed no later than April 30, 2012. That gives you approximately 2 weeks to get your cards to our family and friends. Please remember, it is required that you send a minimum of 3 cards for every 1 name you submit. If you can send more than the required amount, let me know in your pm.

When you send your pm, please do so in the following format:

Subject Box:
Title of swap you are participating in
Message Box:
Number of cards you are sending
Your screen-name and Your relationship to inmate
Inmate’s name and number
Prison/Jail address
Message to your loved one

If you need an address to use as your return address please let me know in your pm.

Yes, all of the information needs to be in your pm. It makes it a whole lot easier on the host/ess if the format is followed. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Thanks for Participating and HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!
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Helpful Tips
*Do not send any stickers on cards or envelopes. Some prisons do allow it but most do not.
*Use your name and complete return mailing address. Mail can and will get thrown out if there is an incomplete return address. If you do not want to use your own address, there are members willing to let you use theirs.
*If and when you receive a thank you letter from a person, and they wish to have further correspondence with you, one of the following two options are preferred:
~If you are unable to write that person back, let the OP (original poster) know so their loved one is not sitting around waiting for your reply.
~If you are able to write that person back, again, let the OP know and make sure if it is okay for you to respond.
THIS IS NOT BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY, IT IS JUST OUT OF RESPECT

For Florida, Missouri, Oklahoma Inmates
Please do NOT mention getting their info on the internet. To let the inmate know who you are, just tell them you are a friend of the PTO member who posted them.
Example: Hello. I am a friend of your girlfriend. She said.....
If you are listing an inmate from any of these states, please realize you are putting them at risk. IF anyone sending cards to them mentions this site or their info came from the internet, they are the one who gets in trouble. These are the only three states that are known for this rule, however, this is good practice for ALL states the way regulations are always changing!

[#1AndOnly]

Count me in, ill be sending you a name shortly.

[Lovemitty]

I don't know any females in prison but I'll send 4 cards out!

[jmanning]

Count me in for sending cards.

[Greek_Koukla]

Count me in for all names submitted pls. No names to submit.

[kirstyenarno]

No names to submit here, but I can send out 4 cards as well.
Kirsty

[lisainengland]

I also have no names but I can send 5 cards Thanks for hosting Mystic

[texnanny]

I have no names to submit, but can send cards in honor of my Mom.

[melandunewen]

It would have been cool if we could have asked the inmates if they wanted us to send their Mom's cards.. but that would have taken too long I guess....and i don't know any female inmates either... well wait a minute I do... let me see if I can get her address.

[mysticblue07]

Just a little update...I have one name

[jaredsmermaid]

Originally Posted by melandunewen

It would have been cool if we could have asked the inmates if they wanted us to send their Mom's cards.. but that would have taken too long I guess....and i don't know any female inmates either... well wait a minute I do... let me see if I can get her address.

That would have been a great idea! We can do this for fathers day??? .

[mysticblue07]

We normally don't send cards to inmates family/friends. The purpose of the card swap is to send to the inmates to bring them some encouragement. Plus, there are plenty of guys inside that are fathers

[JodyAnnShaw]

I also have no names 2 submit but will send cards to the whole list

[#1AndOnly]

I sent a card to angela to see if she knows of any moms with her who would want mail. It may be cut close but hopefully she sends some names

[jaredsmermaid]

Originally Posted by mysticblue07

We normally don't send cards to inmates family/friends. The purpose of the card swap is to send to the inmates to bring them some encouragement. Plus, there are plenty of guys inside that are fathers

Okie dokie!

[closer2mydreamz]

PM on the way I have 1 name but I am wiling to send a total of 6 cards.

[mysticblue07]

Just an update...I have 4 inmate names submitted. I'm going to post a list of CV's sending cards in just a little bit. If I have missed you just send me a PM. I am hoping to have at least 5 more names by the end of the week...waiting on some mail to confirm

[melandunewen]

I'll send to the mothers but I have no names to submit

[donazerozero]

I'd like to send cards too. can you keep a tally of # of moms who will get cards
ZZ

[mysticblue07]

For those of you in the private forum check the mothers day thread please! Lol.

[melandunewen]

Originally Posted by mysticblue07

For those of you in the private forum check the mothers day thread please! Lol.

private forum?

[danndlion]

Sorry, I know I'm late...no names, but I can send 3 cards for this swap. Thanks for hosting!

[mysticblue07]

Here's a little update: We have 4 names for the swap. BUT, I haven't checked my mail today so I'm hoping that number will change And here is my list of people participating. I'm going to have your lists out no later that May 1. That's still plenty of time to get the cards out and I am trying to get a few more names for the swap.

#1andonly
jmanning
R.Lindsey
closer2mydreamz
Lovemitty
Greek Koukla
KirstyEnarno
Lisainengland
Texnanny
Jodyannshaw
Melandunewen
Donazerozero
Danndlion

If I missed anyone or you would like to participate please send me a PM.

[R. Lindsey]

Is it too late to still get names of mother's for ya?! I only submitted my sister's names but I will work on getting more today. I know you're list is really short so I'll work on it.

[mysticblue07]

It's not too late at all! Thank you so much!!