CONTEST DEADLINE NOW OVER

Hey everyone!

Thanks for everyone who submitted their boxes in for OCC. The drop-off deadline for the boxes has passed, and the contest has now closed. Special thanks to those who participated in the project~ It was pretty fun organizing something like this. Hopefully we can do Mission Munny again next year.

We have picked a winner from the submissions. Congratulations to Susan Mai!!!! *throws confetti*

Here's a pic of the winning box :)

DEADLINE FOR CONTEST SUBMISSION EXTENDED

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 27, 2010; 11:59 MST

Don't forget to send a picture of your box, and your box at the drop-off location!
We will notify the winners within a week after the contest deadline!

FAQ

PLEASE READ THE FIRST POST FOR FULL DETAILS!
Watch our video; shots of sample customized munny can be seen!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkw8FgQgUjY

CONTEST INFO SUMMARY
- Pack a shoebox. Decorate it.
- Take a picture of finished box.
- Take the box to local drop-off locations between November 15-21, 2010.
- Take a picture of your box at the drop-off location.
- Send in both pictures by November 24, 2010 11:59 MST
- Munny winners notified 1-2 weeks after picture deadline

FAQ

What is OCC: Mission Munny?
OCC: Mission Munny is inspired by the Operation Christmas Child campaign run yearly, by Samaritan's Purse. In order to encourage more people to pack a shoebox, customized munny prizes are used as a motivation booster. Please keep in mind that OCC: Mission Munny IS NOT SPONSERED by Samaritan's Purse. OCC: Mission Munny is organized by a group of Canadian University students, who have taken part in the original OCC and have decided to organize their own mini campaign and promote this good cause.

Who are the organizers?
The organizers are Canadian University students; you might better recognize them on Youtube and international fan forums.

Bella (YT:music2lokyan)

Charissa (YT:themusettes)

Hanie (iBigBang: Soleil)

Kristine (Euphonic)

Shawn (YT:xsilvermercuryx)

Can I put in toys that I have used before, or do they have to be brand new?
The toys you put in MUST be brand new; they cannot even be "gently-used." This is because of custom regulations. If you can't afford to buy expensive toys, then that's fine. Dollar-stores usually have some pretty cheap yet cool toys for kids.

In previous years, I didn't have to put in shipping money? Do I still have to?
We highly encourage you to put in shipping money because it will really help out the people who are sorting the boxes and sending them overseas. Just think of it as an extra donation to the cause.

I'm packing boxes with a whole bunch of people; Do I still have to include a picture of the shoebox at the drop-off point, because I might not be the one doing the drop-off.
The point of the drop-off location picture is for you to be eligiable in entering the munny contest. Just choose one box that you want to enter into the contest and take the two pictures required. If you're not interested in the contest, or not eligiable but still want to show off your boxes, feel free to send in pictures of your finished boxes.

Where will the shoebox be sent?
Once your shoebox is dropped off at a local drop-off location, official Samaritan Purse collectors will pick up the shoebox along with hundreds of others. These shoeboxes will be sent to children in a third-world country; children who have never received a gift let alone a Christmas gift.

Who are eligiable to win the customized munny?
As said before, you are considered eligiable to win the customized munny if you fulfill ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

You are currently a Canada or US resident

You have already sent in both pictures, and have received a confirmation email from the OCC Mission Munny organizers.

Make sure your email includes the two pictures, your name, gender, age and country.

How many times can I enter the contest?
Entries are limited to one box per person. If you want to do more than one box then that's great, but you can only enter one box into the munny contest itself. We are more than happy to receive multiple pictures of multiple boxes, but make sure you indicate which box you want to enter into the contest.

How do the winners request their customized munny?
The winners will be notified in 1-2 weeks time, and they will be able to request a theme of their choice. For example, if the winner is a SHINee fan they can request a SHINee inspired munny like the one in the "Hello" music video. For hockey fans, they can ask for an NHL-hockey inspired munny. The theme is all up to the winner.

Is there a deadline for the winners to request their munny?
The deadline is one week from when the winner's notification is sent. If the request is not sent before that, a runner up entry will be chosen.

When will the winner receive the munny?
The munny will arrive in the mail between Christmas and the start of the New Year. This is because the organizers of this campaign have University finals between the end of November to two days before Christmas.

I don't live in Canada or the US, but I still want to enter to win the munny. How can I win?
Unfortunately due to international shipping regulations, we are unable to send the munny to non-Canada and non-US residents. But we still encourage everyone to take part in Operation Christmas Child; to spread a little bit of joy to a child in a third world country. At the end of the contest, we will have an honorable mention gallery.

Operation Christmas Child: Mission Munny

We know: It's only October. But living in Edmonton means seeing snow even as early as September. But snow means winter, which means Christmas!
Christmas is a very important time of the year; tis the season of giving.

As a collaboration of musical youtubers and amazing international forum administrators, we would like to present to you...

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: MISSION MUNNY



Operation Christmas Child is organized by Samaritan's Purse, which is an international nondenominational evangelical Christian organization. Every year around the Christmas season, thousands of shoeboxes filled with little gifts are packed by people all over the world, and shipped to third world countries where they are given to children of all ages. One shoebox can give a child countless hours of entertainment and the feeling that someone out there really cares for them.

We would like to encourage everyone to pack a shoebox; to take a few hours out of their busy schedules and lives to put together something special for a child in need. We ARE NOT paid by Samaritan's Purse to promote this operation. This event means alot to us personally, and it has encouraged us to organize our own OCC campaign. SO HERE IS OUR MISSION FOR YOU: MISSION MUNNY

Mission Objective:We want YOU to pack THE BEST shoebox that anyone has ever seen.

Prize:Customized Munny (EXCLUSIVE TO CANADA AND USA RESIDENTS ONLY!)



For all you SHINee Shawol fans, we're sure you recognize that munny design from SHINee's "Hello" music video. For all you Big Bang VIPs, you might recognize this munny from TOP's "Turn it Up" music video. Pack the best box, and you could win munnies like these, or of any design of your choice. The munnies will be customized by the organizers of Mission Munny.

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN WIN!

Instructions:
1) Grab a shoebox. It can be any regular shoebox with a lid. If you don't have a shoebox, local schools, churches and grocery stores like Safeway give out OCC boxes. All you have to do is fold it up.

2) Choose the gender and age group that you want to pack for. You have a choice of packing a shoebox for a boy, or a girl with the age groups 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Make sure you label the lid of your box; download the label by clicking HERE

3) Pack the box. Not a quarter, not half way, but A FULL BOX. Fill it with the personal hygiene products (ie. Toothbrushes, soap bars, wash cloths, brushes, hair accessories), stationary (ie. notebooks, pencils, pencil crayons, sharpners, markers, coloring books), and toys (ie. Hotwheel cars, yoyos, stuffed animals, Rubix Cubes). You can also include a small note in your box for your child, to make it really special. Make sure you fill the box according to your age group and gender!
For more information on things you can or cannot fill your box with, click HERE.

NOTE: We are judging the boxes for creativity and effort. Example: Don't just put a regular toothbrush; put in a Pixar/Disney toothbrush. Don't just put in a dull notebook; put in a brightly colored, sparkly notebook. Don't just put in a regular pen; put in a pen that has feathers/flowers attached to the top. MAKE YOUR BOX STAND OUT!

4) Decorate your box. A regular shoebox is boring. Make it bright, colorful and wild. So that the child is even excited about the box, not just the contents inside of it! Remember; we are judging your creativity and effort.

5) Take a picture of your finished box. This picture is what we'll be judging with, in order for you to win your customized munny.
We also need you to take a picture of your box at the drop-off location, to make sure that you actually sent in your box.

6) Put $7 shipping fee and seal the box.

7) Drop off your box between NOVEMBER 15-21,2010. Local schools, churches and grocery stores like Safeway are common drop-off locations. If you are not sure where the closest drop off location is, click HERE.

8) TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR BOX AT THE DROP-OFF LOCATION. Otherwise, you will not be eligiable to win a munny.

8) Send in both pictures to our email: occmissionmunny@gmail.com by November 24, 2010 11:59PM MST. Include your name, gender, age, and country. NO LATE ENTRIES. A confirmation email will be sent to you, once we have received your entry.

Winners will be announced 1-2 weeks after the picture submission deadline.
If you have any questions/comments, give us a shout on our cbox located on the side, or email us at: occmissionmunny@gmail.com

MAKE SURE TO READ THE FAQ BLOG POST FOR MORE INFORMATION!

So grab a shoebox and camera. Because out there, is a child who is waiting for their first Christmas present, and right here in front of the computer screen... YOU REALLY WANT THAT MUNNY.

GOOD LUCK!

OCC: Mission Munny Organizers