Camp Smith Rec Center (ACTIVE AND RECEIVING DONATIONS)

[Anthony Leger]

...From Dave Corvino ...

Hello Everyone,

One of our own R-12 members Arthur Macon has deployed to Afghanistan & has
started a model club at Camp Smith, Kandahar AB. Camp Smith is the main Air
Force compound. Kandahar is the largest NATO base in the world. Donation of
model building supplies (paint, paint brushes and glue) along with kits would be
greatly appreciated. They are looking for models, supplies, magazines, etc.
Donations sent to Camp Smith are distributed throughout the base to all branches
of service.

The following link is the album for Camp Smith Rec Ctr, and it has the program
description, mailing address, and lots of pics!
http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/stt/Smith/

Also, there is a sample customs form in that same area. That link is:
http://www.ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/stt/APO/

It takes about 2 minutes to complete the form....it's very easy but necessary to
ship a package overseas.

Shipping address is:
Arthur Macon
451 EAMXS
APO, AE 09347 

Camp Smith Point of Contact is:
Arthur Macon
amacon_1999@yahoo.com


How to Ship by APO

Shipping by APO, if you've never done it before, may seem a bit confusing, but
it is identical to domestic shipping with the notable exception of the
requirement of a Customs Form, CP-72 (Get it at the Post Office). Look at the
attached image of the Customs Form and use it as an example. Please note that
all of the data on this example is fictitious.

Sender:
Enter the sender's (that is probably you!) Last Name and First Name in the
space provided. You can see that Mr. Andy Arrdvark is the sender.
Business:  Not required unless you wish to add the name of your business
Address:  If you listed your business name then you should use that business
street address, otherwise your residence addy is fine.
City/State/Zip:  The usual stuff....
To: Use the name of the Point of Contact as it appears in the "photo album"
located within the Gallery. List that name Last and First. Some of our contacts
have asked that their ranks not be used so use their names exactly as it appears
within their "album".

Now here is where it gets tricky...... The APO address does not match the lines
on the form but that didn't seem to matter too much to the Post Office Counter
Clerk.

Use the image as a guide and pretend that the address of the recipient is:

Chuck LastName
A ESC 1920 Attack
The Ace of Spades
APO AE 09876

You can use the image, and the fake address above, as an example when completing
your form. If all else fails, just ask the postal clerk for help in completing
the form but the above should be good to go.

A few other items of note

The Detailed description does not need to be an itemized listing of every model
in the box, but you should identify the contents clearly, especially if there
are metal objects within.

Low ball the value of the box. A high value may entice someone along the line to
open the box and retrieve what they think is of high value.

Check the box as a Gift in Field #5.
Check ground (recommended due to cost savings) in Field #6
Let the Postal Clerk fill in Field #8
Put the recipient's email address is Field # 16. That info is within the album
in this gallery and is specific to that particular Point of Contact.