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Annual Report 2009
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS ANNUAL REPORT 2009
OSC’09 had another very successful year sending out over 3900 gift parcels to 20 location world wide. 61 Canadian companies and service groups generously donated products in kind with 7 providing cash donations acquired from various activities held throughout the year.
We wish to thank all of the following donators for their outstanding support to Operation Santa Claus ‘09. Without their support Operation Santa Claus could not continue to function.
2009 SURVEY FEEDBACK
A survey form accompanies every OSC parcel. Below are some of the comments that were returned by our soldiers.
Comments
TF Balkans, Sarajevo – “I appreciate all that is being done for the troops.”
TF Pristina, Kosovo – “I was very surprised with the variety of items contained in the parcel. It was more that I could have asked for. I wouldn’t change a thing.”
Sinai, Egypt – “The parcel was excellent and appreciated. Thank you for thinking about us.”
Op Safari, Sudan – “It was a great holiday surprise.”
Camp Mirage, UAE – “I especially enjoyed the correspondence received from the school children. and personal touches added to the assortment of wonderful gifts.”
KAF – “The content of the parcel was perfect, everything was nice.”
KAF – “It was an excellent gift with nice duffle bags.”
Op Sculpture, Sierra Leone – “Keep up the great work and be proud of your efforts.”
PRT Afghanistan – “I think the content of the box was just fine, especially the angel that Susanne made. With her disabilities, it is even more a credit to her generosity.”
Casualty Support Team, Germany – “Thank you for the Christmas memories even if I miss my family”
Op Jade, Jerusalem – “I loved the Christmas greetings.”
Op Saiph, Gulf of Aden – “Thank you very much. The bag and contents put a smile on everyone’s face.”
Op Crocodile, Congo – “Dominican Republic of Congo CF members wish to thank you it was truly appreciated.”
Op Calumet, Egypt – “The CF is so much better off than those around us. I will share what I can with the less fortunate.”
Suggestions for next year
- calendars
- personal care items
- gender target parcels
- more holiday cards from the children
- larger sizes for clothing
- instant coffee
- hot chocolate
- more reading material
If you have any questions or comments please email: s.penny@forces.gc.ca or call 1-613-995-8779.