Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunes 4 the Troops?
Tunes 4 the Troops collects and sends new and used CDs, DVDs, and book on CD for the Troops serving overseas. Game systems, iPODS/mp3 players, and iTUNES gift cards are a new addition that has been made from troop requests.
How did Tunes 4 the Troops begin?
Tunes 4 the Troops was started by 15 year old Kaylee Marie Radzyminski during the Summer of 2005. She attended a Sea Cadet camp in Pensacola, Florida. Being on a military base she had the opportunity to speak with some troops that had just returned home. One of the things that they mentioned was the lack of entertainment. This thought traveled with Kaylee Marie for the next few months until she came up with an idea. She was going to send her CD collection to the troops. She told her friends what she was doing and they donated their CDs and DVDs. Shortly after that this idea spread to her school (Cleveland High School), Community, State, Nation, and now it is even an International Project. Now that Kaylee Marie is attending Tennessee Tech University they have offered to continue the mission of Tunes 4 the Troops in order to provide much needed entertainment to the troops serving our country.
Who is in charge of Tunes for the Troops now?
The University Service Center at Tennessee Tech has taken over Tunes 4 the Troops. Throughout the year there are dedicated students, faculty, and staff that give Tunes 4 the Troops their full attention.
How do I become a satellite location?
If you would like to become a satellite location please visit our “Participate” page. You will find all the information necessary to begin your collection. If you need any other assistance please feel free to email tunes4thetroops@hotmail.com.
What is a Satellite Location?
A satellite location commits to collecting at least 150 items, preferably 30 DVDs and 120 CDs of a good variety. They send them directly overseas to the troops.
What if I only have a few CDs/DVDs?
If you only have a few CDs/DVDs to donate please email tunes4thetroops@hotmail.com to get an address to send them to. You will still be able to send your items directly overseas to the troops. It costs the exact same for you to send them overseas as it does within the United States via a rate called Media Mail at the United States Postal Service.
How do I donate money for shipping costs?
If you would like to donate money for shipping costs you can send it to Tennessee Tech University. You will get a letter for tax purposes only if you send your donation to Tennessee Tech University.
Make Check out to: School of Interdisciplinary Studies Fund for Excellence
Memo Line: Service Project-Tunes 4 the Troops
Mail to:
Tennessee Tech
University
PO Box 5115
Cookeville, TN 38505
Attn: Roaden University Center, Room 108
c/o Michelle Huddleston
How many items should be in each box?
If you would like to become a satellite location at least 150 items need to be in your box that you send. If you only have a few items please send what you have, even if it is only 1 CD/DVD.
Do the CDs/DVDs have to be new?
The CDs/DVDs can be new or used.
What if my CDs/DVDs do not have cases?
If you’re CDS/DVDs do not have cases that is okay. Please feel free to still send them. If you are in a position to buy paper sleeves to put them in I would highly recommend that.
Can I send burned CDs/DVDs?
Due to copyright infringement we cannot allow you to send burned CDs/DVDs.
Can I send VHS tapes?
Please do not send you’re VHS tapes overseas. The troops do not have equipment to play them on. Also, the high temperatures and sand causes terminal damages. If you have VHS tapes please consider your nearest VA Hospital. They may accept your donations.
Can I send an iPOD/mp3 player?
Please do! Many of the troops have iPODS/mp3 players. However, there are some that do not. I know for a fact that this would be greatly appreciated by someone. This way they can take their tunes with them when they defend our freedom.
Can I send iTUNES gift cards?
If you have or would like to purchase iTUNES gift cards you more than welcome to send them overseas to the troops. Many of the troops have iPODS that they would like to fill with their favorite music. If they did not get a specific CD/DVD in their box, they can get it with your donation.
Can I send a game system?
If you would like to send a game system overseas please feel free to do so. I recommend using a flat rate box for this.
How much does it cost to ship?
The cheapest way to ship the CDs/DVDs is media mail at the United States Postal Service. For example, a box of 150 items will only cost about $15. This rate is the same whether you ship overseas or within the United States. With this rate you can only ship media related Items. You may think that the flat rate boxes are a better way to go for the CDs/DVDs, but I promise IT IS NOT. If you are shipping a game system I would recommend a flat rate box.
What if I can’t afford to ship my items?
The media mail rate at the United States Postal Service makes shipping affordable to most everyone. If you are unable to ship you items contact a local VA hospital or base near you. They may accept your donation.
How do I fill out a Custom Form?
Tunes 4 the Troops collects and sends new and used CDs, DVDs, and book on CD for the Troops serving overseas. Game systems, iPODS/mp3 players, and iTUNES gift cards are a new addition that has been made from troop requests.
How did Tunes 4 the Troops begin?
Tunes 4 the Troops was started by 15 year old Kaylee Marie Radzyminski during the Summer of 2005. She attended a Sea Cadet camp in Pensacola, Florida. Being on a military base she had the opportunity to speak with some troops that had just returned home. One of the things that they mentioned was the lack of entertainment. This thought traveled with Kaylee Marie for the next few months until she came up with an idea. She was going to send her CD collection to the troops. She told her friends what she was doing and they donated their CDs and DVDs. Shortly after that this idea spread to her school (Cleveland High School), Community, State, Nation, and now it is even an International Project. Now that Kaylee Marie is attending Tennessee Tech University they have offered to continue the mission of Tunes 4 the Troops in order to provide much needed entertainment to the troops serving our country.
Who is in charge of Tunes for the Troops now?
The University Service Center at Tennessee Tech has taken over Tunes 4 the Troops. Throughout the year there are dedicated students, faculty, and staff that give Tunes 4 the Troops their full attention.
How do I become a satellite location?
If you would like to become a satellite location please visit our “Participate” page. You will find all the information necessary to begin your collection. If you need any other assistance please feel free to email tunes4thetroops@hotmail.com.
What is a Satellite Location?
A satellite location commits to collecting at least 150 items, preferably 30 DVDs and 120 CDs of a good variety. They send them directly overseas to the troops.
What if I only have a few CDs/DVDs?
If you only have a few CDs/DVDs to donate please email tunes4thetroops@hotmail.com to get an address to send them to. You will still be able to send your items directly overseas to the troops. It costs the exact same for you to send them overseas as it does within the United States via a rate called Media Mail at the United States Postal Service.
How do I donate money for shipping costs?
If you would like to donate money for shipping costs you can send it to Tennessee Tech University. You will get a letter for tax purposes only if you send your donation to Tennessee Tech University.
Make Check out to: School of Interdisciplinary Studies Fund for Excellence
Memo Line: Service Project-Tunes 4 the Troops
Mail to:
Tennessee Tech
University
PO Box 5115
Cookeville, TN 38505
Attn: Roaden University Center, Room 108
c/o Michelle Huddleston
How many items should be in each box?
If you would like to become a satellite location at least 150 items need to be in your box that you send. If you only have a few items please send what you have, even if it is only 1 CD/DVD.
Do the CDs/DVDs have to be new?
The CDs/DVDs can be new or used.
What if my CDs/DVDs do not have cases?
If you’re CDS/DVDs do not have cases that is okay. Please feel free to still send them. If you are in a position to buy paper sleeves to put them in I would highly recommend that.
Can I send burned CDs/DVDs?
Due to copyright infringement we cannot allow you to send burned CDs/DVDs.
Can I send VHS tapes?
Please do not send you’re VHS tapes overseas. The troops do not have equipment to play them on. Also, the high temperatures and sand causes terminal damages. If you have VHS tapes please consider your nearest VA Hospital. They may accept your donations.
Can I send an iPOD/mp3 player?
Please do! Many of the troops have iPODS/mp3 players. However, there are some that do not. I know for a fact that this would be greatly appreciated by someone. This way they can take their tunes with them when they defend our freedom.
Can I send iTUNES gift cards?
If you have or would like to purchase iTUNES gift cards you more than welcome to send them overseas to the troops. Many of the troops have iPODS that they would like to fill with their favorite music. If they did not get a specific CD/DVD in their box, they can get it with your donation.
Can I send a game system?
If you would like to send a game system overseas please feel free to do so. I recommend using a flat rate box for this.
How much does it cost to ship?
The cheapest way to ship the CDs/DVDs is media mail at the United States Postal Service. For example, a box of 150 items will only cost about $15. This rate is the same whether you ship overseas or within the United States. With this rate you can only ship media related Items. You may think that the flat rate boxes are a better way to go for the CDs/DVDs, but I promise IT IS NOT. If you are shipping a game system I would recommend a flat rate box.
What if I can’t afford to ship my items?
The media mail rate at the United States Postal Service makes shipping affordable to most everyone. If you are unable to ship you items contact a local VA hospital or base near you. They may accept your donation.
How do I fill out a Custom Form?
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How do I get an address of a Troop serving overseas?
When you are ready to ship your items please email tunes4thetroops@hotmail.com and request an address. In your email please give the number of how many CDs/DVDs you will be sending.
What do I do after I mail the package?
Once you have mailed your package please email us an exact number of how many items were sent/delivered. This way we can include your donations on the homepage of our website!
When you are ready to ship your items please email tunes4thetroops@hotmail.com and request an address. In your email please give the number of how many CDs/DVDs you will be sending.
What do I do after I mail the package?
Once you have mailed your package please email us an exact number of how many items were sent/delivered. This way we can include your donations on the homepage of our website!
