Dear Arachnes
The pairings for the June-November round of Secret Pals was confirmed at the beginning of the week and I know that many packages are already on their way.
I have just heard from one person who's application disappeared into cyberspace. If there's anyone else who thinks they have applied but has not been assigned a pal, or if there is anyone who would like to join this round of exchanges please contact me ASAP at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include the words Secret pal in the header.
If I get at least two more applications, plus this one, by Saturday evening (UK time) I will arrange another circle of exchanges. It won't work with less than three people.
APPLICATION
This exchange will run from June 2004 until November 2004 when you would reveal
your identity. This is a SIX-MONTH COMMITMENT.
To apply, send an email message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and with the
following information:
1. Name
2. Email address
3. Complete mailing address
6. 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.
7. Give a brief bio of yourself to assist your Pal in selecting items
for you - stage in life, family, pets, favourite activities, favourite colors,
types of lace you make or like, non-lace hobbies, 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. The more info you give about
yourself the easier it will be for your secret pal to choose goodies for you.
8. Please tell me the names of people with whom you have already been paired
with in previous rounds of secret pal exchanges.
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
[EMAIL PROTECTED] before the mailing deadline so your special pal
can be notified.
2. Include a real, usable return address, not your own. Mine will be fine
for UK use. Overseas please find a friend who will let you use his/hers.
All packages need a return address in case of delivery problems. Packages
sent abroad should bear the necessary customs declaration.
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. UK's Royal Mail states that anything "resembling a powder" is best
avoided or at least double wrapped.
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. From UK small packets are OK with a letter.
You may choose to send the letter in an envelope separately.
7. Enjoy!! It's fun to receive mystery packages, and to send them.
Brenda Paternoster in Kent England Arachne Secret pal administrator www.argonet.co.uk/users/paternoster/
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