Angel or Secret Santa Swap

[cybilx10]

However you may say it, the holidays are a time of giving, family and peace.


The economy in the past year has taken a toll on quite a few members of our HCW community. Each of them are having difficulties coming up with the money to pay for their child(rens) gifts. As a family always does, we here at HCW come together to make Christmas a special day for many of those children.



This secret pal exchange is to help those children in need.

Parents, if you are having a hard time buying gifts for your child(ren), please read below to see if you are eligible to apply for this swap. We want to help as many children as we can but we do have a few requirements that need to be met first.

Or, if the economy hasn't affected you too badly and you'd like to donate some gifts to a child in need, we need you to apply, too!! Please see how you can playfor a lucky child or children.

Sign-ups until November 13th

Identities of both our members in need as well as of our Santa’s will be kept confidential from all members that are not moderators directly involved with the swap or admin.

In order to participate in this Secret Pal Santa Exchange as either a sender or receiver you must qualify to the following:

1. Have joined HCW before May 1st 2010.
2. Have an itrader rating of 20 (that is 20 successful trades, no neutral or negative feedbacks.)
3. A post count of 100 or more with recent posts on the board.
4. Follow additional rules as applies to your status as either a sender or receiver.
5. Agree to the Secret Pal Rules
6. Were not recipients of last years swap.
7. Agree that meeting all of the above does not qualify you as a recipient.

*Please Note: Itrader rating and post count must have been reached prior to October 10, 2010.


If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to pm cybilx10 and hillaryef.

[cybilx10]

NO LONGER TAKING CHILDRENS APPLICATIONS




In order for children to be eligible to receive from the Secret Santa Swap they must:

Have a parent that meets all the requirements:

Have joined HCW before May 1st 2010.
Have an itrader rating of 20 (that is 20 successful trades, no neutral or negative feedbacks.)
A post count of 100 or more with recent posts on the board.
Follow additional rules as applies to your status as either a sender or receiver.
Agree to the Secret Pal Rules
Were not recipients of last years swap.
Agree that meeting all of the above does not qualify you as a recipient.
Be between the ages of birth and 18 years -

Create a wishlist of items your child might like(which should be added to the copy/paste/type wishlist section of the form).





Wishlist should include:

• items your child(ren) would like (priced reasonably)
• likes/dislikes
• list clothing sizes
• list items your child(ren) can/can not have (candy, toys you feel are inappropriate). Please make sure you state clearly if they are not allowed to have specific things. Ie.. guns, knives, video games, barbies etc.
• Please specify if your child is a boy or girl

The wishlist is a guideline, but please be aware that your santa may or may not be able to find things that are specifically on your list. They will try their hardest, but may not be able to find exact items.

We look forward to helping set your child(ren) up with a HCW Santa and hope this swap helps make your holiday season a little brighter.
We are sorry if your family does not qualify as a recipient. Because we are limited in how many families we can help, please understand, that if a child(ren) were the recipients of gifts last year, you are not elegible to receive again this year and that we are limiting this to active members who are also trading members since this is run in our trading area.


The parent that signs up the child(ren) agrees to pm one of the SP Mods, cybilx10 or hillaryef, when the package is received.

[cybilx10]

Responsibility of the "Santas"

• Must meet all requirements:
  1. Have joined HCW before May 1st 2010.
  2. Have an itrader rating of 20 (that is 20 successful trades, no negative feedbacks.)
  3. A post count of 100 or more with recent posts on the board.
  4. Follow additional rules as applies to your status as either a sender or receiver.
  5. Agree to the Secret Pal Rules
  6. Agree that meeting all of the above does not qualify you as a Santa

Option A: Mailing a child(ren) a box with actual gift(s) inside.

• Be willing to mail on or before December 4th
• Delivery conformation required with tracking number
• DELIVERY CONFIRMATION FORM
• It is your responsibility to make sure your package gets to the receiver.
• Send a package with a minimum value of $10 (if you'd like to spend more - let your heart be your guide!) before shipping costs.
• Each item in the package must have a minimum value of $5.
• An example of a package could be 1 $10 item, or (2) $5 items. If you'd like to send additional items/ items that cost more - feel free!!
• Package must contain new items only
• Gift cards can not be included in the $10 min to be spent
• Items must be age appropriate
• If there are items on the childs list they can not have, please do not send them!!
• Do not wrap the gifts!! This will give the parents an opportunity to review everything. Wrapping paper may be included in the box, but does not count towards the $10 minimum
• You will be responsible for sending gift(s) to each child you request. If you are not sure you can fulfill your obligation as a Santa, please do not sign up. This is more than just an unfulfilled trade if you do not mail. Yours may be the only gift a child is getting.

Option B: Monetary donation. Fill out form - paypal payment address will be sent as soon as your sign-up form is recieved. If donations sent cover gifts for all of the children without santas, it will be used for a child(ren), in need here at HCW and buy for them as well or perhaps include a gift card to a family that could use help with their meal, this will be determined after matchups and donations are completed.


Please be sure that your wallet is able to keep up with your intentions on this one as we will consider any package not sent/not received a bad trade. This is about helping some well deserving child a little holiday cheer!

If you would like to be a Santa, and are just shy of meeting the requirements listed above, please send a private message to cybilx10 and copy hillaryef.


Sign Up Form

[cmricha2]

Hey Jen, I don't see a sign up link here. Did I miss it? I'd love to be someone's santa. I know DD would love to help too.

[cybilx10]

Hey Jen, I don't see a sign up link here. Did I miss it? I'd love to be someone's santa. I know DD would love to help too.

Sorry, still learning everything here. The other 2 posts should be available for you to see now.

Glad to see you on board...Thanks!!!

[tacatcon]

bumping up! Hoping we can find lots of wonderful Angels or Santas to help some of our HCW kids this year!

[kval07]

Ooh, I've been waiting for this! Just signed up for two kiddies!

[bugweena]

Signed up! I can't wait to go shopping!

[hillaryef]

bumpin' this one up!!

[everprincess]

Just signed up. This is my first swap so I may need some help.