Book Drive

[Somerled]

The Odinic Rite is looking to get the book drive for prisoners going again. Does anyone here have any interest in donating appropriate books in fair condition for this? If there is sufficient interest in this first step then I'll go ahead and gather up a list of possible recipients. You can post here or send an e-mail to Odainsacre_Hama_AOR@hotmail.com

I hope that there are enough people willing to donate, as many of our imprisoned kindred need books and other reading material. Thanks.

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

Sounds good bro. I'll make this thread a sticky so people see it. Don't think I have any books I could donate since im still trying to absorb knowledge but im sure there are a few people on the board who could help out :)

[Hengest]

I will post some messages and articles by some of our brothers on the inside later that will hopefully show how serious these people are about our faith and how positive it is for them.

Hopefully they will show those who are unsure of whether we should be working with prisoners that initiatives such as this book drive are whorthwhile.

[Somerled]

Thanks to both of you.

[aud_friggsdottir]

Great news...if you have a flyer or advert...it can go out with OR inquiries? or with New member packets....:)

[Somerled]

Great news...if you have a flyer or advert...it can go out with OR inquiries? or with New member packets....:)


I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the idea. :D

[pinlighter]

I don't have any books to donate but I will pony up $100 for purchase of them for donation or as best needed.

Please PM me to arrange this as and when convenient. :)

[pinlighter]

Can the OR do a mass printing of INTERVIEW WITH A GOTHI cheap or some thing???

I think thats a book we ought to give away like Christians give away the bible :)

[pinlighter]

Well, 10 copies are on their way to Somerled. Just bumping this too :)

[Outdoorsman]

I don't have books to donate, but I would be willing to donate $100 to this project. Will that work? To what address can I send it?

[pinlighter]

I don't have books to donate, but I would be willing to donate $100 to this project. Will that work? To what address can I send it?


I suggest what I did:

1) Get SOmerled's address by PM from him

2) Buy books from the OR site online at http://www.********rite.org/books.html

3) Add a note in the Paypal message box to send to his address.

But S may have better ideas :)

[Somerled]

Yeah, thats the best bet.

[Katia]

How is the book drive coming along, Somerled?

[Somerled]

Pretty good. I'm expecting the first wave of books any day now. There have also been a couple people who are putting down quite a few bucks. They know who they are and we thank them for thier generosity.

Once we get those in then the second phase of distribution will start.

I'd personaly like to thank everyone who has contributed. It's another example of how we can function as a true community.

[Somerled]

Ok folks, the Odinic Rite book drive for the Prison Outreach Wing was quite a success. We received many book donations and a boatload of requests from inmates. We would like to thank all those who donated. Your help is invaluable. It’s now time for round two, so if you have any appropriate books you would like to donate, please feel free to do so. Note that the address to send them to has changed.

Some people think that prisoners do not deserve our support. For those of you of this mindset I would like to give you this to think about. By providing inmates with the necessary tools for spiritual growth, we are not only helping them, but also the community as a whole. A person who is able to evolve on a spiritual level is less likely to engage in anti-social behavior once outside the wire. Yes, they did the crime, they do the time, but by providing them with these tools we also help those on the outside who would benefit from a reformed prison population. Just something to mill over.

Please send any donations of books to:

Odinic Rite Prison Outreach Wing
C/o Odainsacre Hama AOR
P.O. Box 98311
Raleigh, NC 27624

Any questions, comments or concerns may be directed to me at the above address or SomerledMacD@hotmail.com and please feel free to spread this around to groups, forums, friends, etc.

For Faith, Folk & Family,

Somerled MacDougall AOR

[pinlighter]

There's no real point my sending books cos the postage from the UK is more than they cost.


How about donations?? Got a paypal maybe???

[Katia]

What I would suggest is buying books on eBay or on the used section of Amazon and having them shipped to Somerled directly.. Sometimes you can find books for just a few pennies each on these sources (even though shipping will usually be a few dollars).

[pinlighter]

Duh, I really am going senile.

I'll do what I did last time



I suggest what I did:

1) Get SOmerled's address by PM from him

2) Buy books from the OR site online at http://www.********rite.org/books.html

3) Add a note in the Paypal message box to send to his address.


So much to do . . . I really did forget

[Katia]

LOL Andy.. it's funny when you end up having to quote yourself, isn't it? LOL Happens to me, too.. And yes of course buying books from the OR site and sending them to him directly is a good choice too!

[Somerled]

Don't worry Andy. I know the feeling all too well.

[Somerled]

I think we may start accepting small monetary donations for postage, as it costs more than I expected. Anyone who wants to help out in that regard shoot me a PM or an e-mail.

[Somerled]

To all concerned, the book drive is still on and is a continuous thing. It's being handled by Odainsacre Hearth so if you have any questions or concerns contact either myself or Blackantlers.

This book drive is supported 100% by donations from the Odinic community.

Odinic Rite P.A.B. Book Drive
C/o Odainsacre Hearth
P.O. Box 98311
Raleigh, NC 27624

[blackantlers]

Hail the Book Drive!!!
no, seriously, every little bit helps. If you can only send us stamps, that's a huge help.

FFF

[pinlighter]

Well Somerled, I just purchased 4 more copies of INTERVIEW, hope they get to you OK. :)

[Somerled]

Great, we'll look for them. Also for anyone's reference, future correspondence regarding the book drive should be directed to Anthony (blackantlers).

Thanks again.

[mrsdragon]

Do you have something set up for prisoners in states like Michigan who can only get books from approved vendors such as B&N and Amazon??

If you do, can we donate $$ to have books sent to prisoners in our own states? I'd be willing to donate funds when you have a request from a Michigan prisoner.

[Somerled]

Do you have something set up for prisoners in states like Michigan who can only get books from approved vendors such as B&N and Amazon??

If you do, can we donate $$ to have books sent to prisoners in our own states? I'd be willing to donate funds when you have a request from a Michigan prisoner.

We've gotten around that before because it's religious material, but I've never tried with MI institutions.

We don't have anything official set up, but we'll do whatever it takes to get books to them, including buying them from Amazon.


There's no real point my sending books cos the postage from the UK is more than they cost.


How about donations?? Got a paypal maybe???


I have a thing with monetary donations because they must be paid to me personaly and there's always the possibility of accusations of impropriety. Our hearth has yet to get a bank account so any checks must be made out to me, which kinda feels weird.

Of course if people wish to make monetary donations they can. Postage can be a pain when we're sending out a lot of books (for a library or whatever). Like I said the check needs to be made out to "Somerled MacDougall" or through my personal Paypal account, "SomerledMacD@hotmail.com". I'll also accept gold boullion, jewels, or your first born.

[mrsdragon]

Thanks!! If you get a request from a Michigan prisoner, just PM me and we'll figure something out so they can get some materials!!

[Katia]

Somerled.. just a thought, would you accept donations of books of stamps if you feel uncomfortable accepting checks?

[Somerled]

Somerled.. just a thought, would you accept donations of books of stamps if you feel uncomfortable accepting checks?

Certainly. Someone sent a few books of stamps and we put them to good use (the entire side of the package was covered in stamps). We definately need postage.

[Zelda]

In a lot of prisons, the books can get to Odinists through the chaplain (who usually is Christian but they still have to forward the books) as religious material. So if folks can tell the prisoners writing in for books to include the method by which they could receive religious books, that may help prevent returned books and wasted postage. Zelda

[Somerled]

Yes, it's very important that we know the policies of the institution regarding the receipt of material.

[Laurel]

Somerled or Anthony~

I've got a big old box of sagas and Eddas and things. Once I get it all to the Post Office I'll be sending it along. Is the proper address still PO Box 98311 in Raleigh?

Laurel

[Somerled]

Somerled or Anthony~

I've got a big old box of sagas and Eddas and things. Once I get it all to the Post Office I'll be sending it along. Is the proper address still PO Box 98311 in Raleigh?

Laurel

Hello Laurel. Yes it is. We'll be looking out for it.

P.O. Box 98311
Raleigh, NC 27624

Thanks.

[Somerled]

Anthony just packed up 13 packages of books to be sent off tonight. Any books people have will still be sent so keep them coming. There have also been a few people asking about just sending funds for shipping. That would be acceptable as well as currently this cost is coming out of the hearth cash account.

Thanks to everyone for thier support.

[Lonnie]

There have also been a few people asking about just sending funds for shipping. That would be acceptable as well as currently this cost is coming out of the hearth cash account.

Thanks to everyone for thier support.


I can relate... The postage cost tends to add up when sending lots of stuff out... I have to start getting the $$ for the Oct. issue of the journal we send out... :o

[Somerled]

Yes, it can get nuts. It's espacially frustrating with the authorities send them back. We sent a huge box to Coalinga and they sent it back.

[wesley]

Yes, it can get nuts. It's espacially frustrating with the authorities send them back. We sent a huge box to Coalinga and they sent it back.
Heill Somerled,

Do you want me to get on the horn to Coalinga and find out what the problem is? CDC has some screwy rules, hoops, chutes and ladders that they want everyone to obey, run, jump, climb and swim through. This is part of the reason for there being a lack of volunteers to go into the prison systems out here. That may all be changing if this present case is won.

FFF
Wes

[BerserkDog]

The Book Drive is still on. I am taking over the reigns from Somerled who has done quite an excellent and impressive job! Thanks, Somerled and Odainsacre Hearth for the good work you've done!
If anyone has books to donate, please contact me by PM for the address. I will post a static address within the next month or so. Any and all donations would be appreciated by our imprisoned brothers.

[pinlighter]

Good chap. I have no spare books but PM me a paypal id and I can donate about $50 :)

[wodenschild]

what about setting up a donation thread? I could also donate £20 :D.But if a seperate thread is not feasible then feel free to pm me too. :D

[Nikolai]

I'll try and gather a book or two, no garuntee though.

[BerserkDog]

I'll try and gather a book or two, no garuntee though.

Any donation would be much appreciated.
FFF!
Jason

[pinlighter]

OK, Paypal'd you something, hope it gets there!!! :)

[BerserkDog]

Thanks pinlighter!
I clicked "accept" a few minutes ago.
FFF!
Jason

[pinlighter]

Good stuff

[Loki's Advocate]

I've got HEAPS of books I could send, and would be more than glad to (spreading knowledge is one of Saga's edicts, after all).

Can a mail address be PM'ed to me so I can make up a package or three? Also, would you accept big packages from overseas?

[BerserkDog]

Thanks, Loki's Advocate. Check your inbox.

FFF!
Jason

[celtictexan]

The Odinic Rite is looking to get the book drive for prisoners going again. Does anyone here have any interest in donating appropriate books in fair condition for this? If there is sufficient interest in this first step then I'll go ahead and gather up a list of possible recipients. You can post here or send an e-mail to Odainsacre_Hama_AOR@hotmail.com

I hope that there are enough people willing to donate, as many of our imprisoned kindred need books and other reading material. Thanks.

When you say kindred I assume you mean Odinists. Why would there be, "many imprisoned Kindred"?

[celtictexan]

Good stuff Nice stuff that you have done with the deep space photo's by the way..

[BerserkDog]

Somerled wrote: "many of our imprisoned kindred need books and other reading material" . And he did mean Odinists...and they DO need books and reading material. As for why there would be "many imprisoned Kindred"; I assure you there are far more christians, muslims and jews incarcerated than there are Heathens. That's pretty much why they could use whatever help we can give them. You want to help? :thumbup:


When you say kindred I assume you mean Odinists. Why would there be, "many imprisoned Kindred"?

[celtictexan]

Somerled wrote: "many of our imprisoned kindred need books and other reading material" . And he did mean Odinists...and they DO need books and reading material. As for why there would be "many imprisoned Kindred"; I assure you there are far more christians, muslims and jews incarcerated than there are Heathens. That's pretty much why they could use whatever help we can give them. You want to help? :thumbup:

Oh just speaking in a general sense. For some reason I got the impression of some kind of persecution type thing.

[Hengest]

Most of these guys have discovered Odinism whilst inside and it has turned their lives around. They are different people with noble ideals and a deep sense of honour. Many come out as valuable members of society.

As you would expect, few of them were already Odinist when they were incarcerated. Whilst we would support an Odinist who was imprisoned for something honourable (defence of his family, retaliation for harming a child etc), we would be unlikely to give support to an Odinist who was imprisoned for a dishonourable act.

But of course every "crime" has a set of circumstances so it is not always black and white. Fortunately we can apply common sense rather than the letter of the law.

[BerserkDog]

Just getting "broken in" with the book drive but I must say I'm very impressed and inspired by the folks contributing! I'd no idea so many folks would respond.
FFF!
Jason

[BerserkDog]

what about setting up a donation thread? I could also donate £20 :D.But if a seperate thread is not feasible then feel free to pm me too. :D

Thanks for the donation wodenschild!
FFF!
Jason

[Somerled]

Heill Somerled,

Do you want me to get on the horn to Coalinga and find out what the problem is? CDC has some screwy rules, hoops, chutes and ladders that they want everyone to obey, run, jump, climb and swim through. This is part of the reason for there being a lack of volunteers to go into the prison systems out here. That may all be changing if this present case is won.

FFF
Wes

Sorry for the no response. It's been awhile since I was on here. I should really visit more often.

As far as the book drives goes, I'm no longer the chap to talk to. BerserkrDog will do a bangup job I'm sure.

[Kinwarder]

Contact me with address and shipping info. I'll throw down some sagas and Eddas.

[Kinwarder]

Is this an old dead thread? because as far as Arizona goes, I can get books in and clear the hoops. So if this is dead, i'll just keep on doin my thing out here for the Az Kinsmen.

[White]

Not to confuse the issue but the Book Drive is still going. I was asked by Laurel a while ago to help with the book drive. I have requested donation a few times with little response. If you are interested in making donations to the OR book drive please visit the PAB site for more details.
Any donations are greatly appreciated.
Gunther, AOR
Raven's Folk Kindred and volunteer Odinist Sponser at Kern Valley State Prison CA.
Hail Odin, hail our Folk!

[White]

Hail Comrade!
Good to see others that are helping out our brothers and sisters behind the wire. There are some good folk out there that just got wrapped up in BS! There are some knuckleheads too. I have personally seen both, I have three oath brothers that have done well since they got out. Two in particular have done extremely well! Hopefully in about 4 years I will be able to say four oath brothers. Prison is an odd environment, you have the good, the bad and the ugly. As an Odinist Volunteer I see it all. I volunteer out at Kern Valley (New Delano), just started again and it is a world within itself! A comrade of mine lives in Gilbert and I think he has joined the OR? Maybe you could give me a hollar and you all could meet up. He is a good fellow, no criminal history just a working class Odinist.
Take it easy brother,
Gunther AOR
Raven's Folk Hearth
FFF/HTR!

[norse88]

All I have at the present is worn out books, but I can have some of my brothers "comrads" send me letters that are serious
about Odinism. I just got out of prison so I know how it is. but im new to this site so I know I need to get the "ok" from
the web master or some one in management. but Im glad to help any way I can.Hail Odin.