How to get started with the project?

[Mike Berndt]

Hello SMCreekers,
Here is what my students have completed thus far in our freedom pen project. Enjoy the pics!!!!

[Keith Outten]

I would like to thank each of you for participating in the Freedom Pens Project. Donating your time means a lot to those who receive Freedom Pens, a gift from home becomes precious when you far from your loved ones.

As you know our Freedom Pens Project Coordinator Ken Salisbury passed away May 1st. Ken was a Korean War combat Veteran and a major supported of the FPP. I know he would be very proud to see the program continue on. Ken and I made a pact...we would continue to make pens until the last Service Member returned home even if it was just the two of us left to turn pens.

Thanks to each of you for getting involved and for all your hard work keeping this Project alive.

Keith

PS - I am sorry for not returning emails this week. Aaron had to update our digital certificate on our mail server which caused some problems with my email software and I have been without reliable email service for the entire week. I believe that the mail server upgrade happened at the same time my email software was being updated and there was some kind of bug issue as well. Late last night I think we resolved the problem.
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[Mike Berndt]

Hi Keith,
I am going to institute the FPP with my eighth-grade students and will join your mission and goal to keep making pens until everyone is home and safe. It is a worthy and admirable cause to be a part of to help in anyway possible.
I will incorporate this as a service learning project in my curriculum and am looking forward to helping out the cause!! I know Ken would be greatful and may he rest in peace. He will not be forgotten.

[Keith Outten]

Thanks Mike,

We are glad to have you and your students join us making pens for our Service Members. I know for a fact that pens made by American students are the most prized to receive.

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[Mike Berndt]

Hi Jackie and Keith,
I am approaching completion of the 40 pens that I purchased from you for the FPP and will be shipping them out in the middle of next week. I hope the troops enjoy them!!!! I want to order more pens from FPP to reach my goal of at least 100 pens made by Davisville Middle School students before the end of the school year. I am thinking of having a turn-a-thon to meet this goal.

[Mike Berndt]

Hello SMCreeker's,
I have 60 pens being shipped tomorrow for the freedom pen project from Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, RI. My students have worked very hard to get these pens done and have included a letter to the troops emphasizing their support for their service and dedication. I am going to try to get 40 more pens done before June 18th to meet my goal of making 100 pens before the end of this school year. However, next school year every eighth-grade student will make a pen for the troops overseas which means my students and I will have donated over 300 pens over a year and a half for a great and worthy cause.

God Bless America!!!!!

[Mike Berndt]

The pens are on their way to VA!!!! Please enjoy them!!!!

[Keith Outten]

Thanks Mike,

Freedom Pens are always appreciated, I hope your students get plenty of email from our Troops.

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[Robert B. Povalkins]

Awesome site. Choked me up

[Boyd Walker]

Good shipping address:

I'm brand new to pen turning. My wife purchased an amazing pen for me and I love it! It really sparked an interest in me.

The reason I'm posting here is that I am in Afghanistan. I am an AF 1st Lt stationed at Camp Eggers in Kabul. I am here on a 365 day tour. I work in the HQ and can pass out anything you would like to send. Please feel free to use my address for this project:

Boyd Walker
CSTC-A/CAPTF
APO AE 09356

[Christopher daryy]

I am starting with Penn State Industries and am turning the 10 free pens first then i will be looking for more pens to turn

[Chris Knoth]

All,
I am a Staff Sergeant in the US Army. I just want you all to know this is an awesome project. I know a few that have recieved these pens. I am currently leading a 6 man team in afghanistan but when I get back to the states I plan on starting to turn pens and will definately take part in this mission. All your support means the world to us over here. Keep it up and thanks!

Chris Knoth

[Paul Lint]

Jackie
I sent the money for 40 slimline pens via Paypal this morning.
Is this a mix of finishes or all one finish?
Have a nice day
Paul

[Elliott Wesley]

very helpfull indeed
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[Peter Lavik]

Great threat! thank you Jackie!