avroair Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) Last Friday, the Northern New Jersey Geocachers group were shocked and saddened by the news that Helmut Mueller has passed away. Helmut, the patriarch of the Skully and Mulder et al team, suffered a heart attack. Besides being an outstanding husband and father, Helmut was an avid geocacher and pioneer in New Jersey since early 2001. He was elected as our first NNJC President. A regional Northeast thread was started, but i am writing here to see if anyone is interested and willing to donate a geocoin to be posted on ebay (or you can post it yourself) with the sale going to a trust fund set up for his three daughters. I have found that the geocaching community is one of the most giving groups I have ever been associated with and would be a small, kind gesture. Information is posted: here I apologize ahead of time if some people feel this post is inappropriate for this forum. Mark Avroair Edited February 2, 2006 by avroair Quote Link to comment
+WWC-World's Worst Cacher Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 e-mail sent on using a grand canyon le Quote Link to comment
+JoeMerchant Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I'll offer a JoeMerchant. Quote Link to comment
+Cache & Keri Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Good Idea......we'll donate some coins Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I'd be happy to donate a coin or host an auction for a coin, whichever you would like. Just drop me an email and let me know. Quote Link to comment
+Serial Finder Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I"ll donate a Serial Finder Limited Edition Pewter (I've only got about 3 or 4 left out of the original 50) Quote Link to comment
Dancingfool Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 avroair Posted on Feb 1 2006, 12:08 PM In lieu (or in addition) to a cash donation, NNJC is also raising money through geocoin donations. We will post these on ebay with the proceeds going towards the fund. So if you would rather donate extra unactivated coins you might have, you can mail them to: NNJC - Mueller Fund PO Box 2205 West Paterson, NJ 07424 United States Thank you for your kindness, Mark Avroair from one of the other threads that directs you here. I will be sending a Maryland and one of my personal coins If enough coins are donated you might consider selling them as a collection. This is a great idea to help out. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 If enough coins are donated you might consider selling them as a collection. Yeah, that's a good idea and why I was thinking of mailing a few coins rather than ebaying them myself for the charity. Tried to email you back Avroair and realized there was no return addy in the message. I'll know by the weekend which way I'll help out. Right now I'm thinking of sending a few coins. Quote Link to comment
+IceCreamMan Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Count on an IceCreamMan and a Mrs IceCreamMan Quote Link to comment
+Cornerstone4 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 We have an event coin coming out later this month for the Temecula Valley Geocaching Association. I can still change the finish on the coins, so I will get you one that is really LE for the auction. Quote Link to comment
+junglehair Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I will donate one of my new JungleGarmin coins to this cause. They are supposed to be shipped to me on February 10th. I was very sorry to hear about Helmut. He was a great person. Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Along with the others I donated on the Northeast sight before Keystone moved it here I am also adding a Delaware coin. Quote Link to comment
+chef_cache_alot Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I will send a chef LE coin and one of the polished nickel traders coins. This is a great idea and if enough coins are donated it could be a nice donation. Where do we send the coins? Quote Link to comment
+2Dolphins Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Last Friday, the Northern New Jersey Geocachers group were shocked and saddened by the news that Helmut Mueller has passed away. The Delaware Geocaching club is going to send a DelUgly coin for the cause. This coin is very rare as it is part of the 3 coin set for 2005 and there were only 120 minted, NONE have been sold or traded as of yet. I will also send one of my personal Version 1 2Dolphins geocoins that I just bought back from someone who was holding it. I really think this is an excellent cause, please send me the address to send the coins too. 2Dolphins Quote Link to comment
+trail hound Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I will send a chef LE coin and one of the polished nickel traders coins. This is a great idea and if enough coins are donated it could be a nice donation. Where do we send the coins? NNJC - Mueller Fund PO Box 2205 West Paterson, NJ 07424 United States Quote Link to comment
+The Moops Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 This hit pretty close to home. Mrs Moops will donate 1 of her heart transplant coins. Our prayers are with the Mueller family. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Right now I'm thinking of sending a few coins. Yep, definitely sending coins. Here's what will be on the way Friday: 2006 AtlantaGal, 2006 AtlantaGal & Cymbaline Mini and a 2006 NAM Camo LE. Quote Link to comment
+Team Rampant Lion Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I'm in for donating a: TRL Bearbait Silver LE Caching Through The Snow Too Dutch Geocoin C'mon folks, bid them up. This is a great family who means a lot to the foundation of geocaching in Northern NJ. Quote Link to comment
+Camp Explorer Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) I will send a LE Nickel Love Geocoins and a 2 Tone Camp Explorer. edit: Packed and sending 2-2-06 Edited February 2, 2006 by Camp Explorer Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I can send a ParentsofSAM coin, but in a few weeks they are being minted. Quote Link to comment
+tdecell Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) Adding a Mississippi Coin to the effort, as soon as we receive them. Sorry to hear about Helmuts passing..... Edited February 2, 2006 by tdecell Quote Link to comment
+The Fraher Family Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 We would like to donate one of our coins. We are truly sorry for your loss. ~The Fraher Family Email sent Quote Link to comment
+Team Perrito Blanco Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 TPB will donate a Screw coin, a Compass Rose 2005, a NC Gold 2006, and a San Diego w/pin. I know it would be extra work, but separate auction would fetch more $$$. I think it would be worth the effort. Quote Link to comment
+junglehair Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) I took a look through my coin collection to see what I might have that I could donate to this good cause. I met Helmet and his family at a couple events and I know how much he will be missed by his family and friends. I will be mailing the following coins to the address above. When my JungleGarmin coins come in, I will send or eBay one of those as well. Here's what I'm sending: LIGO - Gold (100 minted) Emerald Valley Cachers - Copper (100 minted) 2006 Pennsylvania (NWPA) - Copper (I believe only 25 minted) European Union 2005 Iowa 2006 North Carolina Ontario - Silver plus (3) Geocoin Addicts Anonymous edit: to clarify metal version Edited February 2, 2006 by junglehair Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) Email sent. I would like to donate an Anthus Firefighter coin -- but I don't expect shipment of my coins for a few more weeks. [edited by Anthus to correct a typo] Edited February 2, 2006 by Anthus Quote Link to comment
+GA Cacher Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 To the family we send prayers and blessing to help you through this time. God bless you all. We will send; 2006 GA Stone Mountain Coin 2006 Ontario Coin 2006 LIGO Coin We hope this helps in some small way. Tom and Kathy Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 My heart goes out to the Mueller family, and my prayers are with them. This coin collection for auction is a wonderful idea, and I am mailing tomorrow: Washington 2005 UK 2005 Yosemite bronze Thanks, avroair, for letting us know and suggesting this great way of helping the family. Peace, Abby Quote Link to comment
+trail hound Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I took a look through my coin collection to see what I might have that I could donate to this good cause. I met Helmet and his family at a couple events and I know how much he will be missed by his family and friends. I will be mailing the following coins to the address above. When my JungleGarmin coins come in, I will send or eBay one of those as well. Here's what I'm sending: LIGO - Gold (100 minted) Emerald Valley Cachers - Copper (100 minted) 2006 Pennsylvania - Copper (I believe only 25 minted) European Union 2005 Iowa 2006 North Carolina Ontario plus (3) Geocoin Addicts Anonymous YOU GO GIRL!!!! Quote Link to comment
+MrCOgeo Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I'll gladly donate a COlorado Geocoin (2005) to this most worthy of causes. My condolences and thoughts are with the family. Quote Link to comment
+biggeeks Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) Hi Avroair, Team biggeeks can kick down a CCGC CITO (brass) and a CCGC Monterey Bay coin. Just send us an address. Edit: Found the address Edited February 2, 2006 by biggeeks Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 As someone who met Helmut a couple of times I have to say this is very touching. Here's what I'm sending. 1 Silver LIGO 1 Bronze LIGO 1 Lighthouse 1 Selective availabilty 1 ROT 13 1 Texas Blue Bonnet Quote Link to comment
+Squealy Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Avro - Now I am going to have to call you Sotheby's! You can add one of my personal coins in Silver. Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I apologize ahead of time if some people feel this post is inappropriate for this forum. Mark Avroair I don't think there is any need to apologize. This thread highlights one of the positive things about the recent Geocoin Forum policy changes: in this forum it is fine to talk about charity auctions of trackable geocoins. This is a terrific project. As a volunteer cache reviewer for the State of Ohio, I happen to have a few extra Ohio 2005 geocoins sitting around. I will send one of them along to the PO Box address since I did not see one of these coins listed in any of the other posts. Quote Link to comment
+beckerbuns Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I'll host a few auctions directly. Of course this only works if the trust fund is set up on eBay as a charity -- is it? Let me know the name (PM, email, or on here) and I'll list the next few auctions for the cause. Quote Link to comment
+prntr1 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I am in with a MS coin when they arrive. Quote Link to comment
+marlin01 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I'm sending one of my personals as well as a Finland, a Mt McKinley, and a Wisconsin. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I will send a California, Wisconsin, and New Mexico Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Let me know where to send series 1 & 2 World of Geocaching to and they will be on there way for such a good cause. Quote Link to comment
+trail hound Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have the following coins in an addressed mailer and ready to go as soon as I can get to the post office; New Mexico Kansas Grand Canyon Plus I want to bump this thread, back up to the top Quote Link to comment
+wavector Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I will send a CAC (Calgary Area Cachers) 2005 coin tomorrow. I will send a GAS (Geocaching Alberta South) coin when they are received. I thought I saw an address in an earlier post, I will be sending the CAC coin (#564) tomorrow since I don't know when the GAS geocoin will be ready. I know it isn't much but I am glad I have something to give and I am glad you started this thread so I could help. Snoogans always says "I never met a geocacher I didn't like" and I am thinking that THIS might be a rule rather than a guideline. It is a good thing this community stuff, eh avroair ? Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I sent Golden Geobone #3 via ExpressPost this afternoon - after reading the profile and realizing how young he was and how young his children are. Quote Link to comment
+wavector Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 avroair Posted on Feb 1 2006, 12:08 PM In lieu (or in addition) to a cash donation, NNJC is also raising money through geocoin donations. We will post these on ebay with the proceeds going towards the fund. So if you would rather donate extra unactivated coins you might have, you can mail them to: NNJC - Mueller Fund PO Box 2205 West Paterson, NJ 07424 United States Thank you for your kindness, Mark Avroair from one of the other threads that directs you here. I will be sending a Maryland and one of my personal coins If enough coins are donated you might consider selling them as a collection. This is a great idea to help out. Bump Here is the address for those who need it. Way to go LFD. I saw the black avatar of briansnat, one of my guiding lights as far as caching goes and found this thread that way. Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thanks for the bump now that I have the address NNJC - Mueller Fund PO Box 2205 West Paterson, NJ 07424 United States Series 1 & 2 World of Geocahing our on the way. Hope they sell well. Quote Link to comment
+5¢ Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I don't own any cool coins, but I will gladly bid on some coins. When is the auction? Quote Link to comment
+f0t0m0m Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) We are very sorry to hear of this loss... We will be sending a f0t0m0m Gold, a Screw Geocoins Gold, and a San Diego Gold.... Edited February 3, 2006 by f0t0m0m Quote Link to comment
+Rusty O Junk Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'll be sending a Maryland, Minnesota and a GeoCoin Addict. Adding address so it don't scroll away to quickly. NNJC - Mueller Fund PO Box 2205 West Paterson, NJ 07424 United States Quote Link to comment
+unimoggers Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Mark, you are such a great guy. Does Rose know she married such a one-of-a-kind? Thanks for putting this thread together. Helmut would have been doing the same for you, dude! Anyway, I posted a note trying to see if I can un-register my coin I had promised to give to Helmut after your Joker's event. I tried to find him at your G.O.N.E. event, but I missed him. I originally thought I'd put that coin into circulation in memory of Helmut, but I really want it to be a fund-raiser for Liz and the girls. It's a Geowoodstock III coin. It still has Helmut's name on it. I will send it to the Mueller fund address so that you can manage it. It has all the codes on it. You're great! God bless you! Caroline, MommieMogger Quote Link to comment
+Jeep'en Jumpers Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Char and I will send one Jeep'en Jumpers Gold and Silver out in the morning. Never wanted to see the coin sold but this is an exception! Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thank you for everyones kindness. I will be adding the following unactivated coins: 1. Rose and Ray (if i can find the owners to notify them) 2. Finland 3. Twas the night Before Xmas (i was fortunate to recieve 3 of these from people) 4. Seven Summits Everest 5. San Francisco 6. LIGO LE gold 7. Ontario 8. EU 9. Original Avroair 2003 geocoin (I only got two left, but who needs two!) The address one more time: NNJC - Mueller Fund PO Box 2205 West Paterson, NJ 07424 United States Mark Avroair Quote Link to comment
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