Yes it is sad that thank yous are few and far between. Of all the items I have donated to the Beginners at the Nat's for several years, I have only received a total of 3 thank yous. Each and every item, many kits, gallons of fuel, etc., had a card with my name and address on it, as Allen and Mike had asked us to do each year, so the recipient could acknowledge the gift. Sadly it must be too much trouble to show a little appreciation.