Dude! Shoes!

Up front, I am not a veteran.

I found your site (NCHV) because I needed some hard information and numbers about this problem.

I've started a campaign at my Masonic Lodge in Estancia, NM where lodges throughout the state will be challenged to donate new tennis shoes for homeless men. I intend to refer to your site by name, provide a link and use the information on your site in letters and appearances.

If there are any problems with that I hope you will contact me and let me know. If I do not hear from you either way I'll assume that it is acceptable to you. I say that only because I'm sure you have many emails with greater importance. I have not and never will state or imply that your organization supports, endorses or is any way associated with this project.

Masons have fought for this country since and before its creation. Every Lodge displays a portrait of our past Most Worshipful Grand Master George Washington. If you'll check among your circle I'm willing to bet you'll have independent confirmation.

I plan to include local media. If I succeed this year it will be easy for me to refer the program to the Grand Lodges of all the states.

So, if anyone with your organization has any questions or would like to talk to me, my home number is *****. If you'd like independent confirmation that I am authentic, just Google up "Grand Lodge of New Mexico" and ask. They will say that I'm crazy; they will also confirm that I'm the Senior Warden of Estancia Lodge #33 A.F. & A.M.

Thank you for your attention. I hope to hear from you.

I remain Your Faithful Servant