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Questions about TOMS®
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Top Questions
Where's my stuff?
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What is your return policy?
Free returns for TOMS.com customers within the continental United States. We accept items that are unworn, unwashed and unaltered purchased directly from TOMS.com that are received by us within 30 days of your order date. Please account for the time it takes for the carrier to ship your item(s) back to our warehouse in Mira Loma, California.
Gift Cards (both physical and electronic) and other items marked "Final Sale" are FINAL SALE and are not eligible for return.
Please see How do I return an item? for further details.
Do you offer exchanges?
At this time we do not offer direct exchanges. Please see "Do you offer exchanges?" for further details.
How much does shipping and handling cost?
Shipping and handling costs may vary depending upon the rates offered by our shipping carriers and promotions we may run. Please check TOMS.com for current shipping rates and/or any promotions we may be offering.
TOMS® reserves the right to change its shipping policies at any time.
Can I return products I purchased from a retailer on TOMS.com?
We only accept returns for products purchased on TOMS.com. If you want to return a product you purchased from a retailer, please contact that retailer directly for information on their return policy.
Can I check the remaining balance on my TOMS.com Gift Card?
Yes! Click below to check your remaining Gift Card balance.Check Balance
Gift cards are only redeemable at TOMS.com. This card may not be exchanged for cash, unless required by law. Lost, stolen, or damaged cards will not be replaced. Gift cards are non-refundable.
Do you offer price adjustments?
We are committed to offering you exclusive offers on our latest styles, which may change on a daily basis. Due to our constantly changing promotions, we currently do not offer post-purchase price adjustments.
I am unable to locate my new customer promo code. Can you help?
Please click through the ad image advertising the new customer offer. You will be directed to our site, where a pop-up window should appear. Enter your email address to unlock your new customer promo code. We recommend you immediately copy & paste your promo code for safekeeping. If you lose your promo code or require further assistance, please contact us.
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What Forms of Payment does TOMS.com accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, TOMS.com Gift Cards and TOMS.com store credit. We do not accept checks or cash at this time. Please note that if you pay with a TOMS.com Gift Card or store credit, you can pay for the balance of your purchase with a credit card or PayPal.
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I received an error message when trying to check out. What does this mean?
Please verify that the billing information you have entered is the same as the information that your bank has on file. If you enter billing information that varies from what your bank has on file, then your order will not go through.
I am having a hard time completing my order. What can I do?
Please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, and try to check out again. Feel free to reach out to our customer service team with your email address, device, and browser type for further assistance.
How do I redeem my TOMS.com Gift Card?
Redeeming your TOMS.com Gift Card is easy! Simply enter the 16-digit code (exactly as shown - including the dashes) in the box labeled "TOMS Gift Card" at Step 2 of checkout, then hit "Apply" before submitting your order. If redeemed properly, you will see the discount reflected in the total on the right side hand of your screen.
Please see our Terms of Sale for more information on TOMS.com Gift Cards.
How do I know if my order was placed successfully?
After your order is submitted, you will be directed to an order confirmation page with your order number. If you've reached this page, we've received your order and we are either reviewing your payment information or your order is ready to be processed. You should also receive an e-mail confirmation shortly after your order is submitted to confirm that we received it. Once your order is shipped, you will receive an e-mail confirming shipment.
When will my order be processed?
All orders are processed within approximately 1 to 2 business days after the order is placed. Orders placed on a weekend or holiday will be processed within 1 to 2 business days, Monday through Friday. Please note that all processing times are estimates and may be subject to change.
Can I cancel an order once it has been placed?
In an effort to get our shipments to our customers as quickly as possible, your order cannot be canceled or modified once it is placed. However, you may be able to return your items to us once you receive them. Please refer to our Returns questions for details.
Do you offer price adjustments?
We are committed to offering you exclusive offers on our latest styles, which may change on a daily basis. Due to our constantly changing promotions, we currently do not offer post-purchase price adjustments.
Need assistance shopping on our site?
TOMS is committed to accessibility for all. We are working towards meetings all WCAG 2.0 AA standards, but we recognize we are not there yet. Read more about our commitment to accessibility. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please call us at (800) 975-8667.
Do you restock shoes that are sold out?
Most of our styles are seasonal or limited editions; this means that once they sell out they will not be restocked. However, some of our classic styles are frequently restocked, such as the following:
- Men's: solid color Canvas Classics, Natural Burlap, and Earthwise Slate Classics.
- Women's: solid color Canvas Classics, Natural Burlap, Earthwise Slate Classics, Black Glitters, and Silver Glitters.
If we do not have the style in which interests you, please check with a local retailer to see if they carry that style. Click here for a list of retailers.
What is your return policy?
Free returns for TOMS.com customers within the continental United States. We accept items that are unworn, unwashed and unaltered purchased directly from TOMS.com that are received by us within 30 days of your order date. Please account for the time it takes for the carrier to ship your item(s) back to our warehouse in Mira Loma, California.
Gift Cards (both physical and electronic) and other items marked "Final Sale" are FINAL SALE and are not eligible for return.
Please see How do I return an item? for further details.
What if I am outside the continental United States?
If you are outside the continental United States (i.e. Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico), you may return items that are unworn, unwashed and unaltered, or items that you believe have a manufacturer's defect, however, any such return must be received at our processing facility no later than 45 days from the date of original order or it will not be accepted. Return labels for such returns can be generated at TOMS.com. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide free return shipping to anyone outside the continental United States at this time.
Mail your return to:
Returns TOMS C/O PT Door 74
11905 Landon Drive
Mira Loma, CA 91752
United States
What about my refund?
If we receive your return within 30 days, you can choose to receive your refund to your original payment method or as TOMS.com store credit. In order for you to receive your refund back to your original payment method, we must receive your items within 30 days of your order date. Once we receive your item(s), please allow 5-7 working days for us to process your refund.
If you paid with a TOMS.com gift card or TOMS.com store credit, you will receive the money back as TOMS.com store credit. Your TOMS.com store credit will go back into your TOMS.com account.
Don't have an account? Use the same email address you used to make your original purchase to Create an Account. Please see our Terms of Sale for more information on TOMS.com store credit, including details and restrictions.
If you paid via PayPal, your refund will be issued back to your PayPal account. If you paid with a credit or debit card, your refund will be issued back to your card. The time it will take for your refund to post to your bank account, PayPal account or credit card will vary.
Please note that your refund will appear as an individual credit for each item returned, so you may see multiple credits on your credit card/bank/PayPal statement if you are returning multiple items.
How do I return an item?
Item(s) that are unworn, unwashed and unaltered, or items that you believe have a manufacturer's defect, may be returned, no problem. You can initiate a return on TOMS.com. Follow the steps below and note that we must receive your item(s) in our California warehouse within 30 days from the date of your purchase. Items marked as FINAL SALE are not eligible for return.
- Go to TOMS.com and sign in to your account. If you don't have an account, you'll need to create one with the email address you used to make your purchase.
- From your Account page, expand the Orders section and select View Order Details for the order that includes the item or items you would like to return.
- We always want to improve! Tell us why you've decided to return each item under the Return Item column.
- Select "Return Selected Items" to generate a return form and UPS shipping label, then download and print. We will email you a second copy just in case.
- Pack up your item or items (don't forget to include the return form!) and drop your box off at any authorized UPS shipping center.
Once received, allow us 5-7 working days to process your refund. The time it will take for your refund to post to your bank account, PayPal account or credit card will vary. Outside the continental United States (i.e. Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico), you must return the item(s) back to us at your own cost as we are unable to provide a free shipping label.
Do you offer exchanges?
Due to our constantly changing inventory and high demand we do not currently offer direct exchanges. If you would like an exchange, we recommend returning an item for TOMS.com store credit as this will allow you to repurchase from our live inventory. Our store credit does not expire. Please see our Terms of Sale for more information on TOMS.com store credit, including details and restrictions.
I would like to return a gift I received for a refund. Is this possible?
Sorry! Unfortunately, gifts cannot be returned for a cash refund. However, TOMS® is happy to refund gifts in the form of TOMS.com store credit. To return a gift you received, you will need to know the order or invoice number as well as the shipping zip code or billing last name. Please contact Customer Service to help you locate this information if you do not have it.
Does TOMS® offer free shipping on returns?
We provide free shipping on returns if you are shipping from within the continental United States. You can download a return shipping label on the Order Details page that includes the item or items you would like to return. Please see How do I return an item? for further details.
If you are outside the continental United States (i.e. Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico), you must return the item(s) back to us at your own cost as we cannot provide a free shipping label.
Can I return products I purchased from a retailer on TOMS.com?
We only accept returns for products purchased on TOMS.com. If you want to return a product you purchased from a retailer, please contact that retailer directly for information on their return policy.
Can I return TOMS® products that I purchased online to an official retailer?
Products purchased on TOMS.com must be returned directly to us and not to a retailer. If you want to return a product you purchased from a retailer, please contact that retailer directly for information on their return policy.
Can I return TOMS® products that I purchased online to an official TOMS® store or TOMS® outlet store?
Products purchased on TOMS.com must be returned directly to us and not to a TOMS® store or TOMS® outlet store. If you want to return a product you purchased from a TOMS® store or TOMS® outlet store, please contact that store directly for information on their return policy. Locate a TOMS® store or TOMS® outlet store.
If I return my shoes, does TOMS® take a pair away from a child?
We accept returns within the timeframe noted in our Return Policy. This timeline allows us to evaluate how many pairs of shoes are final sales and can therefore be counted toward our Giving program. Once shoes are given to a child, they are his or her shoes. We would never take back a pair of shoes we give.
What if I lose my TOMS.com Gift Card?
Please treat your TOMS.com Gift Card like cash. Unfortunately, we are not responsible if your Gift Card is lost, stolen or if anything else happens to it. Also, TOMS.com Gift Cards do not expire. Please see our Terms of Sale for more information on TOMS.com Gift Cards, including details and restrictions.
Do TOMS.com Gift Cards have any restrictions?
Yes, our Gift Cards have some restrictions, including:
- You may not use coupons and other discounts or promotions to purchase Gift Cards;
- Gift Cards cannot be used to purchase other Gift Cards;
- Gift Cards are Final Sale and not eligible for return; and
- Gift Cards may only be applicable to purchase certain products or services on our website, or they may exclude the purchase of certain products or services. Please see any applicable restrictions noted on your Gift Card or the applicable product(s) or promotion(s) for further details.
Please see our Terms of Sale for more information on TOMS.com Gift Cards, including details and restrictions.
What if I lose my TOMS.com store credit?
TOMS.com store credit is stored in your account, so you won't lose it! If you have TOMS.com store credit, it will automatically apply towards your next purchase. Store Credit does not expire and we do not charge any additional fees in connection with your use of your store credit. Please see our Terms of Sale for more information on TOMS.com store credit, including details and restrictions.
Can I transfer my TOMS.com store credit to someone else?
Sorry, store credit is non-transferable and is for your use only. Please see our Terms of Sale for more information on TOMS.com store credit, including details and restrictions.
Where's my stuff?
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Does TOMS® ship to P.O. Boxes or Military APO/FPO addresses?
Unfortunately, we can only ship to P.O. Boxes with UPS Economy via SurePost. Please note: All orders containing 4 or more items will automatically be upgraded to UPS Standard shipping which does not allow for shipping to P.O. Boxes. However, we do ship to Military APO/FPO addresses.
How much does shipping and handling cost?
Shipping and handling costs may vary depending upon the rates offered by our shipping carriers and promotions we may run. Please check TOMS.com for current shipping rates and/or any promotions we may be offering. TOMS® reserves the right to change its shipping policies at any time.
The shipping methods offered during checkout will differ based on your shipping address and number of items being ordered.
Shipping Method Estimated Delivery Time Cost Delivery Days Carrier UPS Economy via SurePost 3-6 business days $5.99 Mon - Sat UPS SurePost (via USPS) UPS Ground 2-5 business days $6.99 Mon - Fri UPS UPS Expedited 2-3 business days $14.99 Mon - Fri UPS UPS Overnight 1-2 business days $24.99 Mon - Fri UPS
All delivery dates and times are not guaranteed and are estimates provided by the carrier. Please contact the carrier directly (UPS or United States Postal Service) if you have any delivery questions. If an order is required by a certain date, please consider expedited shipping.
When will my order be processed?
All orders are processed within approximately 1 to 2 business days after the order is placed. Orders placed on a weekend or holiday will be processed within 1 to 2 business days, Monday through Friday. Please note that all processing times are estimates and may be subject to change.
Does TOMS® ship internationally?
TOMS.com does not ship orders to international addresses.
However, if you would like to ship internationally, please visit our international websites:
- For Canada: TOMS.ca;
- For the UK: TOMS.co.uk;
- For France: TOMS.fr;
- For Germany: shoptoms.de;
- For the Netherlands: shoptoms.nl;
- For Australia: tomsaustralia.com.au;
Select TOMS® products are also available at official retailers across the world; to find one closest to you, visit our Store Locator.
Product and Sizing Questions
What size should I order?
TOMS® Shoes run true to size and are available in medium width only. We recommend ordering the size you normally wear in a casual or dress shoe. If you're typically in-between shoe sizes, we recommend going with the smaller one since TOMS® will stretch slightly as they're broken in.
We also work with True Fit™ to help you find your perfect size. It takes less than a minute, and after answering a few simple questions–no measuring required!– True Fit™ will tell you what size is right for you. Learn More
Will my TOMS® Shoes stretch?
Your TOMS® Shoes will most likely stretch slightly with use. They should fit snugly out of the box with your toes touching the end. After a few hours of wearing, they will likely stretch slightly to conform to your feet. If you are unsure whether or not they will fit, please try your TOMS® on a carpeted surface to see how they stretch as we do not accept returns on shoes that show any wear or use.
How do I care for my TOMS® eyewear?
Your eyewear comes with a TOMS® Flag lens cloth for cleaning; using it will preserve the quality of the lenses. Hand wash and air-dry the cloth regularly. To avoid damage, do not clean your glasses with paper towels or clothing, which can leave scratches. Avoid using household detergents or soaps.
Please store your TOMS® eyewear in its protective case to help minimize accidental mishandling.
What type of material does TOMS® use for its insoles?
All styles, with the exception of our core alpargatas, utilize insoles made of microfiber, textile, faux shearling or other materials. Our core alpargatas include leather insoles made of pig suede. When TOMS sell shoes within the Middle East market, TOMS ensures that insoles are utilizing non-pig suede material.
How do I determine the length for replacement shoelaces?
The best way to determine your TOMS shoelaces size is to measure the length of the shoelaces you are replacing. If you are unable to measure the old shoelaces you want to replace, please refer to the shoelace size chart below. Your correct TOMS shoelaces length is determined by how many pairs of eyelets (or holes) your shoes have.
SHOELACES SIZE CHART Pair of Holes Length (in) Length (cm) 4 27" 69cm 5 36" 91cm 6-7 45" 114cm 8 54" 137cm 9-10 60" 152cm 10+ 72" 183cm
How do sizes compare between US, UK and EU?
Mens Sizing Chart in US/CA cm UK EU 9.4 6 24 5 38 9.6 6.5 24.5 5.5 38.5 9.8 7 25 6 39 10 7.5 25.5 6.5 40 10.2 8 26 7 40.5 10.4 8.5 26.5 7.5 41 10.6 9 27 8 42 10.8 9.5 27.5 8.5 42.5 11 10 28 9 43 11.2 10.5 28.5 9.5 43.5 11.4 11 29 10 44 11.6 11.5 29.5 10.5 44.5 11.8 12 30 11 45 12 13 30.5 12 46 12.4 14 31.5 13 47.5 12.6 15 32 14 48.5 12.8 16 32.5 15 50 13 17 33 16 51
Use this chart to convert your foot measurement to your shoe size.
Womens Sizing Chart in US/CA cm UK EU 8.7 5 22 3 35.5 8.9 5.5 22.5 3.5 36 9.1 6 23 4 36.5 9.3 6.5 23.5 4.5 37 9.4 7 24 5 37.5 9.6 7.5 24.5 5.5 38 9.8 8 25 6 38.5 10 8.5 25.5 6.5 39 10.2 9 26 7 40 10.4 9.5 26.5 7.5 41 10.6 10 27 8 42 11 11 28 9 42.5 11.4 12 29 10 43.5
Use this chart to convert your foot measurement to your shoe size.
Tiny TOMS® Sizing Chart in US/CA cm UK EU 3.1 1 8 0.5 16 3.5 2 9 1.5 17.5 3.9 3 10 2 18.5 4.3 4 11 3 19.5 4.7 5 12 4 21 5.1 6 13 5 22 5.5 7 14 6 23.5 5.9 8 15 7 24.5 6.3 9 16 8 26 6.7 10 17 9 27 6.9 11 17.5 10 28.5
Use this chart to convert your foot measurement to your shoe size.
Children's feet grow quickly; measure your child's feet with a printable TOMS Size Chart.
Youth Sizing Chart in US/CA cm UK EU 7.1 12 18 11 30 7.3 12.5 18.5 11.5 30.5 7.5 13 19 12 31 7.7 13.5 19.5 12.5 31.5 7.9 1 20 13 32.5 8.1 1.5 20.5 13.5 33 8.3 2 21 1 34 8.5 2.5 21.5 1.5 34.5 8.7 3 22 2 35 8.9 3.5 22.5 2.5 35.5 9.1 4 23 3 36 9.3 4.5 23.5 3.5 36.5 9.4 5 24 4 37 9.6 5.5 24.5 4.5 37.5 9.8 6 25 5 38
Use this chart to convert your foot measurement to your shoe size.
Children's feet grow quickly; measure your child's feet with a printable TOMS Size Chart.
What is the sizing for apparel?
SIZE CHART XS S M L EUR 34 36-38 40-42 44-46 FR 36 38-40 42-44 46 UK 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 US 2-4 6-8 10-12 14 BODY MEASUREMENTS IN CM XS S M L Bust 80 84-88 92-96 100-104 Waist 64 68-72 76-80 84-88 Hip 88 92-96 100-104 108-112 Inside leg length 77 78-79 80-81 82 BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES XS S M L Bust 31½ 33-34¾ 36¼-37¾ 39¼-41 Waist 25¼ 26¾-28¼ 29-31½ 33-34¾ Hip 34¾ 36¼-37¾ 39½-41 42½-44 Inside leg length 30¼ 30¾ 31½-32 32¼
Take one of your favorite t-shirts, lay it flat and then measure the width and length. For width, make sure you measure across the chest. Refer to the apparel sizing chart below for more information on sizes.
Women's scoop neck XS S M Chest 15.25 16.25 17.25 Length 24.5 25.5 26.5 Women's basic fit XS S M Chest 16.25 17.25 18.25 Length 24.6 25.6 26.6 Women's v-neck XS S M Chest 14.25 15.25 16.25 Length 24.25 25.5 26.5 Women's crew neck sweatshirt XS S M Chest 17.5 18.5 19.5 Length 26 26.5 27 Women's hoodie zip up XS S M Chest 16 17 18 Length 25.75 25.75 25.75 Women's ballet pullover XS S M Chest 19 20.5 22 Center Front 16 17 18 Body Length Sleeve Length 24.25 25.5 26.5 Men's crew neck S M L Chest 19 20 21 Length 26.5 27.5 28.5 Men's crew neck sweatshirt XS S M Chest 18.5 19.5 20.5 Length 28.5 29 29.5 Men's hoodie zip up XS S M Chest 18.75 19.75 20.75 Length 28.5 28.5 28.5 Unisex tanktop XS S M Chest 15 16 17 Length 27 28 29
How do men's shoe sizes compare to women's?
When converting to men's shoe sizes from women's, we suggest you go down 1.5 sizes. For example, a women's shoe size 8.5 is roughly equivalent to a men's shoe size 7. Keep in mind that men's shoes run slightly wider than women's shoes.
How do youth shoe sizes compare to women's?
When converting from women's shoe sizes to youth, we suggest you go down two sizes. For example, women's shoe size 5 is similar in fit to a youth 3. Also you can reference the youth sizing chart above for centimeter conversions.
Where are TOMS® Shoes manufactured?
TOMS® Shoes are manufactured in various countries, including China, Ethiopia, India and Kenya. Since 2015, TOMS has produced over 1/3 of Giving Shoes through local manufacturing.
Where is TOMS® eyewear manufactured?
TOMS® eyewear is manufactured in China and Italy.
How does TOMS® work with its manufacturers to adhere to human rights standards?
Corporate responsibility is very important to us at TOMS®. To help our manufacturers adhere to human rights standards, we've developed a comprehensive Supplier Code of Conduct and work through our internal team and respected third parties to meet such standards. For more information on our comprehensive program, please visit our Corporate Responsibility page.
Official TOMS® Retailers
Where can I find a retailer that carries TOMS®?
Visit our Store Locator to find one of our amazing retailers.
Can I return products I purchased from a retailer on TOMS.com?
We only accept returns for products purchased on TOMS.com. If you want to return a product you purchased from a retailer, please contact that retailer directly for information on their return policy.
General TOMS® Questions
How was TOMS® started?
TOMS® was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, who was inspired by a trip to Argentina where he saw extreme poverty and health conditions, as well as children walking without shoes. TOMS® was founded on a simple premise: With every pair purchased, TOMS® gives a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One®. To learn more, visit our Company Overview.
Is TOMS® a non-profit organization?
TOMS® is a for-profit company with giving at its core. With our One for One® mission, TOMS® transforms our customers into benefactors, which allows us to grow truly sustainable giving efforts rather than depending on fundraising for support. This model has enabled us to give more shoes at a rapid rate and created thousands of customer-philanthropists along the way.
Who is TOM?
There is no "Tom." Our name comes from the abbreviation of "Shoes for Tomorrow". The original idea was for every pair purchased today a new pair of shoes will be given tomorrow. This is how the One for One® Movement was born.
How does TOMS® give the matched pairs?
With every pair you purchase, TOMS® will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One®. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about.
To learn more on how and where we give, visit our One for One® section.
Is TOMS® partnering with Skechers to make BOBS?
No, TOMS® is not partnering with Skechers on BOBS or any other product. TOMS® prides itself in responsibly fulfilling the promise of One for One® on the giving side, delivering quality product, and having a passionate and supportive community. We hope to inspire other companies and individuals to incorporate giving in to their businesses, although we encourage them to do so responsibly ... and creatively.
I found TOMS® products for sale on an auction website. Are they authentic?
TOMS® does not sell directly on any auction website. Any items purchased from an auction site are purchased at your own risk. Auction websites do not guarantee the authenticity of the products sold on their sites. For this reason, there may be counterfeit goods available through auction sites, despite language that the item is genuine or authentic.
My TOMS® shoes/eyewear/bags are defective. What should I do?
If the TOMS® shoes, eyewear or bags you purchased from a TOMS website or TOMS retail store are damaged or otherwise show material or manufacturing defects, please contact Customer Service via telephone or email.
Can you tell me more about the Social Entrepreneurship Fund?
The TOMS® Social Entrepreneurship Fund is focused on investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs using business to improve lives. We're passionate about companies that are purposeful, committed, and mission-driven. We are not currently making new investments and are focused on managing our existing portfolio of innovative companies.
Get Involved
I want a job at TOMS®. How do I apply?
We are growing and we've got some big shoes to fill! We're currently looking to fill a variety of positions in our Los Angeles headquarters. Click here to see open positions.
How do I apply to be an intern?
We have three internship terms during the year. Please visit our Internships page for details.
How can I support the TOMS® movement?
There are many ways to share TOMS with your school, community, or organization. From simply posting a photo online of how you wear TOMS using #TOMStribe, sharing our story, or coordinating a TOMS-themed activity. Available activities include Style Your Sole, Start Something That Matters, and our awareness days. Please contact our Customer Service Team here to find out more about opportunities to get involved. You can also follow @TOMS on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or Snapchat to see what we're up to.
I'm a teacher and want to teach about TOMS® and the One for One® business model. Who can I contact for this?
Thank you for your interest in sharing the TOMS® story with your students. Please visit our TOMS® Giving page and YouTube for information, videos, and stories to share with your class.
Contact Us
At TOMS, we like to talk to our customers, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to reach us with all your order-related inquiries.
Our goal is to provide you with an enjoyable, memorable experience while shopping with TOMS. Please use one of the methods below to reach us now.
If you happen to reach us when we are offline, simply submit your inquiry and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Why are you giving in the U.S. now?
TOMS® has been giving in the U.S. on a small scale since 2008. We've spent the last few years testing and adapting our U.S. giving so we could responsibly launch a sustainable, large-scale giving effort. With so much need in our own backyard, we knew we could to help in a big way. While TOMS® has been giving shoes in the U.S. on a small scale since 2008, we've spent the last few years testing and adapting our U.S. Giving so we could support large-scale giving efforts. We look forward to continuing to build long-term partnerships in areas of need.
Do you really give?
Absolutely. With our community's support, we have helped give over 70 million pairs of new shoes, helped restore sight to more than 445,000 people, helped provide 400,000 weeks of safe water, helped support safe birth services for over 70,000 mothers, and helped serve more than 44,000 youth through bully prevention and response programs. It has been an incredible journey.
We have a Giving Team of 20+ individuals (and a Chief Giving Officer) dedicated to every aspect of giving; including strategic planning, logistical support, program development, impact measurement and communications. They bring a world of know-how, with significant experience in public health, social entrepreneurship and at NGOs. The TOMS® Giving Team works with over 100 organizations (our "Giving Partners") to integrate TOMS® Shoes and sight services into existing programs and community development goals. With the help of our Giving Partners, TOMS® Shoes are given in over 70 countries, and TOMS® supports sight giving in 13 countries. In 2014, TOMS Roasting Co. launched with the mission to provide safe water to developing communities with the purchase of premium coffee. Learn more about TOMS® Giving here.
How do you decide where to give in the United States?
It is a careful process, and one TOMS® takes seriously. We go through an extensive vetting process to determine what organizations we partner with in the United States (and across the globe). Once approved, we get to know our partners, and our partners get to know us. Together we work to understand where TOMS®'s support is most needed, how it will integrate into the other programs our partner is running and the impact TOMS® Shoes or sight services will have on children and communities. Once a plan for responsible, impactful giving is established, we begin to give.
How are TOMS® Shoes given to children in the United States?
TOMS® provides new shoes to children in need in over 35 states in the United States through a network of Giving Partners (organizations working locally in communities in need). Each Giving Partner integrates new shoes or TOMS®-supported sight services into the work they are already doing in their community. Shoes complement sports, nutrition, after-school and community development programs. TOMS® Sight Giving is incorporated into services provided to schools in the U.S.
What organizations does TOMS® work with in the United States?
In the U.S. we are proud to give with various organizations, which currently include:
- Save the Children
- Partnership with Native Americans
- Feed The Children
- ChildFund International
- Helen Keller International
TOMS® strives to establish long-term giving partnerships with each organization so new shoes can be provided to children as they grow. Some Giving Partners provide new TOMS® Shoes to the same communities as often as every six months.
How does TOMS® determine need in the United States?
We work closely with our Giving Partners to identify communities that would benefit from TOMS®'s support. In the U.S. we often serve schools with high percentages of children that qualify for the National School Lunch Program or the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Some of our partners work on a small scale, partnering with teachers and community leaders that can reach specific children whose families are struggling to meet basic needs. Other partners identify large communities with high rates of poverty and limited access to goods, like Native American reservations and some rural communities throughout the country.
Where are you giving in the United States?
TOMS® Shoes will be given in over 35 states in the U.S., while TOMS® supported sight services are provided in three states currently. Our Giving Partners reach both rural and urban locations with new shoes and prescription glasses.
How many shoes are you giving in the United States?
As of 2017, TOMS® has given over 1.25 million pairs of new shoes to children in the United States. TOMS® Shoes reach children in over 35 states through our Giving Partners.
What kind of shoes does TOMS® give in the United States?
TOMS® provides three styles of Giving Shoes in the United States: the Sports Shoe, Winter Boot and Canvas Classic. The type of shoe given is determined by the area our Giving Partners are giving in, and the program the shoes support. Click here to learn more about the shoes we give.
What kind of sight services do you provide in the United States?
TOMS® partners with Helen Keller International's domestic ChildSight® program to provide brand new prescription glasses to schoolchildren in the U.S. Children are able to pick out their own frames from a trendy selection. They receive their new glasses with the appropriate prescription lenses approximately one to two weeks after selection.
If I buy TOMS® products in the United States, will TOMS® give my shoes or sight services in the United States?
That is a good question, and one we get a lot. If a TOMS® product is purchased in the U.S. (or anywhere else), it doesn't guarantee that shoes or sight will be given in that location. TOMS® Giving is directed by the TOMS® Giving Team and our Giving Partners. Together, we assess the global need for shoes or sight services and impact TOMS® support can have on a child or community.
How can I get involved?
Thank you for your interest in getting involved! We have a lot of ways for you to join the TOMS® movement. You can:
- Start Something That Matters in your community. See the awesome projects some of the TOMS® community is working on.
- Learn more about our Giving by clicking here.
Can I get TOMS® Shoes or sight services for the population I serve?
We really appreciate your interest in giving to the community you are working with. All of TOMS® Giving is done through our Giving Partners. Before becoming a Giving Partner, each organization completes an extensive application process. We are not currently accepting or reviewing new applications, but if you would like us to hold onto your information for any future opportunities, please visit our survey.
Where are your beans sourced?
Our beans are sourced in Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, Rwanda and Malawi. You can learn more about the characteristics of each country's bean on their product pages.
Where are your beans roasted?
Our beans are roasted and cupped in the United States. Our Master Roaster, Angel Orozco, tailors each roast to the coffee bean's specific profile. That means no two roasts are the same. It's a sensory process, from hearing the cracking of the beans over the fire to recognizing the smell of perfectly roasted beans.
Is your coffee certified?
Certain roasts hold various certifications including organic, fair trade, and rainforest alliance. Please refer directly to the product you are purchasing for certifications.
Is your coffee Fair Trade?
Certain roasts are fair trade and some are direct trade. Please refer directly to the product you are purchasing for certifications.
Are your beans organic?
Certain roasts are organic. Please refer directly to the product you are purchasing for certifications.
How long does each bag of coffee last?
We recommend using a bag of coffee within two to three weeks from your date of purchase. After about two weeks, you'll start to notice a steady decline in flavor.
Does the water I use to brew matter?
Yes! We recommend that you use fresh, filtered or bottled water.
Are the beans aged? Why?
Coffee needs to rest in a cool, shaded and dry area. Exposure to sunlight or moisture will affect the flavor of the beans.
Do we offer "peaberry" selections?
No, not at this time.
Is the coffee vacuum packed? Freeze-dried?
No and no.
How are your beans processed?
All of our beans are hand-sorted, wet processed and washed. This process is complex, varying from region to region, and which has been handed down through generations - and generally produces beans of higher quality than other methods.
Do you offer de-caffeinated coffees?
No, not at this time.
Glossary of Coffee Terms Used on TOMS Roasting Co. coffee:
- Bright - Refers to the acidity, the "zing" of the coffee. Without acidity, coffee tastes flat. Bright coffees are known for exciting and complex flavors.
- Organic - For a coffee to be labeled organic, both the farm and the roasting facility must be certified by a third-party agency and the USDA. Nearly all organically grown coffee is considered specialty-grade.
- Sustainable Farming - Minimizing the use of chemicals, while focusing on the long-term use of the land.
- Fair Trade - Generally means that a third party oversees the agreement and interactions between seller and buyer to ensure that the seller earns a fair price.
- Direct Trade - The buyer buys directly from the farmer, encouraging a personal relationship between both.
- Bird-friendly/Shade Grown/Rainforest Alliance
- Shade Grown - Coffee is grown under the cover of trees instead of the open sun, which preserves biodiversity, controls erosion and protects native bird species.
- Bird Friendly - Certified by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and must meet organic standards plus a minimum of 40% shade coverage.
- Rainforest Alliance - Certified based on both environment and labor-rights standards, including shade cover requirements, bans on changing natural waterways and dumping waste, bans on child labor, etc.
- Single Origin - Comes from one country, unlike a blend. It allows roasters to focus on the flavor profile of a region's specific bean.
- Specialty - The Specialty Coffee Association of America defines specialty as, "A crafted quality coffee-based beverage, which is judged by the consumer (in a limited marketplace at a given time) to have a unique quality, a distinct taste and personality different from, and superior to, the common coffee beverages offered. The beverage is based on beans that have been grown in an accurately defined area, and which meet the highest standards for green coffee and for its roasting, storage and brewing."
What is the best way to store coffee at home?
We recommend storing coffee in a cool, dry place. Any cupboard out of direct sunlight with no exposure to moisture is a great place.
How do you recommend brewing?
- Grind fresh - Grind coffee right before you drink it. We recommend a burr grinder, which crushes beans into uniformly sized pieces.
- Store it properly - Store coffee out of sunlight in a cool, dry place. Don't put it in the freezer unless it's for long-term storage.
- Use clean equipment - The oil buildup in equipment can affect the flavors of your coffee.
- Brew at the right temperature - The best temperature to brew is around 195° - 205° F. Brewing with cooler water sacrifices complexity, while using boiling water will burn the coffee.
What are your recommended brewing techniques?
Each brewing device has its own unique traits, but it's all about what you prefer. If you like a nice, heavy-bodied cup try a full immersion brewer like a French press. All methods are capable of making delicious coffee!
- Pour-over brewers:
Many brewing methods are variations of pour-over - a timeless approach. This method is simple: pour water over coffee in a filter, and it drips into a cup below. The trick to getting a great cup from pour-over is having the right amount of ground coffee at the right thickness, and pouring slowly. It should take about 2-3 minutes for the water to drip all the way through. In general, grind beans to medium coarseness.
- Immersion brewers:
French press is the most common type of immersion brewer. Unlike pour-over methods, a French press immerses beans in water for a period of time, generally leading to a fuller body. The mesh filters in French presses have larger holes compared with a paper filter, so use a coarser grind. Many people love the "chewiness" of coffee brewed in a French press.
- Siphon brewers:
With their bulbous glass chambers, siphon brewers look like they belong in a chemistry lab. Brewed using an open flame, this method produces an extremely clean cup of coffee. Water is heated in a lower chamber, while ground coffee is added to the upper chamber. Some of the heated water turns to vapor, which expands and forces the remaining water to travel against gravity into the upper chamber. From there, coffee steeps in the bubbling water. Heat is removed and the expanded hot air cools and contracts, allowing the brewed coffee to return to the lower chamber, passing through a filter on its way down.
- Plunge press:
In a plunge press, coffee steeps in water and is then plunged through a filter that traps its oils. Plunge presses make a small cup (about 6 ounces) and brews fast, usually in less than a minute.
- Moka pot:
Thought of as "stovetop espresso" because both methods produce strong, concentrated flavors and both rely on pressurized water for brewing. However, a moka pot has far less pressure than an espresso machine.
- Pour-over brewers:
Does your coffee contain gluten/sugar?
How do your packing methods ensure freshness?
With a one-way degassing valve - Originally developed for coffee, this machine protects beans from oxygen while releasing carbon dioxide from the package. The one-way degassing valve is industry standard for premium coffees.
Can I return/exchange my coffee?
As this is a perishable good, we cannot offer returns or exchanges for coffee purchased from TOMS retail stores. If you purchased TOMS Roasting Co. coffee from another retailer, please contact that retailer about their return/exchange policies.
Where can I get TOMS Roasting Co. coffee?
Select TOMS® retail stores, select Whole Foods locations and other select retailers.
TOMS Passport Rewards FAQS
What is the TOMS Passport Rewards Program?
The TOMS Passport Rewards Program (Passport Program) is a free loyalty program that rewards you for shopping at TOMS.com or TomsSurpriseSale.com. Once you sign up, you get points for certain activities, such as shopping, clicking on emails, and following TOMS on social media. You get great benefits immediately after joining, including early access to TOMS.com sales, exclusive TOMS Passport Rewards sales, sweepstakes and more. Earn 200 points and get even more exciting benefits, including free shipping for a year.
You can redeem points for exclusive rewards like TOMS Canvas Classic shoes and coupon codes.
Unfortunately at this time, the TOMS Passport Rewards Program is available only in the U.S.
Do I need a TOMS account in order to sign up for TOMS Passport Rewards?
Yes, all members of TOMS Passport Rewards Program must also have a valid TOMS.com account. If you do not have an account, sign up now.
Are there different Member levels?
Yes, there are two (2) levels within the Passport Program: Explorer and Trailblazer.
What are the benefits of each Member level?
Both Explorers and Trailblazers enjoy benefits like coupons, anniversary gifts, early access to TOMS.com sales and two Member Appreciation Sales. Trailblazers also get free shipping and access to two additional Member Appreciation Sales.
The Passport Program sends emails about up-coming sales and promotions. If you do not opt in to TOMS emails, you will not receive these notifications. There is an email sign-up at the bottom of every page on TOMS.com.
Visual person? We understand. Check out the chart below for a breakdown of membership benefits.
In the TOMS Passport Rewards program,there are two levels of membership.
Annual required points 0-199 200+ Free shipping for a year* Discount rewards Exclusive sweepstakes Early/exclusive access to sales Membership anniversary gift
Every year on your anniversary of becoming a Passport member, you'll receive a special one-time discount. We will give you 10% off on your first anniversary, 15% on your second, increasing by 5% up to 30% after 5 years.
*FREE SHIPPING DISCLAIMER: Free shipping valid only for Trailblazers in the TOMS Passport Rewards program for one year. Offer does not apply to gift cards. This offer is only valid on orders shipped to the continental United States with UPS Economy via SurePost only to one shipping address. Choosing any shipping method other than UPS Economy via SurePost may result in normal shipping and handling charges. Offers not valid on shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, international shipments or other shipments outside the continental United States. No promotional code is necessary. You must be logged in to your TOMS Passport Rewards account; offer will automatically be reflected in your shopping bag. Offer not valid on previously purchased merchandise. TOMS Shoes, LLC reserves the right to extend, modify, or discontinue this offer at any time.
How do I move from one level to the next?
When you sign up for the Passport Program, you're automatically an Explorer. If you earn 200 points during the 12-month period after you enroll, you will move up to Trailblazer. However, if you have not earned 200 points within that period, in order to move to Trailblazer, you will need to earn 200 points over the next 12-month period (i.e., points needed to move from Explorer to Trailblazer do not carry forward from one 12-month period to the next and, if Trailblazer status is not achieved, "qualifying" points are reset to zero on each anniversary date of when you signed up for the Passport Program or when your membership level is re-set to Explorer as described below).
Once you become a Trailblazer, you have 12 months from the date you became a Trailblazer to earn 200 additional points in order to maintain that Member Level. If you do not earn 200 points during that 12-month period, your Member Level will be re-set to Explorer and you will no longer have access to exclusive benefits available to Trailblazers, including free shipping. But, don't worry, you will be able to move back to Trailblazer if you earn 200 points within the following 12-month period or any subsequent 12-month period after that, as described above. Explorers can never lose their Member Level.
How do I earn points?
In the Passport Program, you are rewarded for shopping–-spend a dollar on TOMS.com or TomsSurpriseSale.com, get a point. While this applies to almost all purchases on TOMS.com and TomsSurpriseSale.com, please note that shipping, taxes and some sale merchandise are excluded from this promotion. Also, gift cards are also a special situation; buying the gift card doesn't earn you points, but you will earn points if you use a gift card as your payment method.
There are other ways to earn points, including through social media activities and promotions (Social Media Qualified Activities). Just make sure you are logged in and your TOMS Passport Rewards account is connected to your social accounts so you can get credit. Point-earning activities may include:
- Retweeting or sharing our posts
- Following us on Twitter or Snapchat
- Clicking on emails
A full list of non-purchase Social Media Qualified Activity – and the number of points you will earn for each – will be featured on the TOMS Passport Dashboard. There may be limitations placed on how often and/or how many total points you can earn by completing any Qualified Activity, and any such limitations will be stated on the TOMS Passport Dashboard.
While we're happy to have you share our content, we also know no one enjoys spam. Make sure you're not violating any of the terms and conditions of any social media platform. In the event TOMS determines, in its sole discretion, that you are abusing these Social Media Qualified Activities, your account may be terminated and any points earned will be forfeited.
How can I connect or (disconnect) my TOMS Passport Rewards account to my social media accounts?
Head over to your TOMS Passport Dashboard and connect to all available social media accounts for points!
If for some reason you want to disconnect your social media accounts, simply click the "Disconnect" link within your TOMS Passport Dashboard.
Please note that if you disconnect your social media account(s) from the Passport Program in the same month you connected them, the points you received for connecting your social media accounts will be deducted from your TOMS Passport Rewards account. You can only connect and disconnect your social media account(s) from the Passport Program one (1) time per calendar month.
I've already connected my social media accounts. How do I start earning points?
Now that you've successfully synced your social media accounts and your TOMS Passport Rewards account, you can start earning points for following us, sharing our posts and more. A full list of Social Media Qualified Activities is available on your TOMS Passport Dashboard.
Twitter: How do I get points for Twitter activities?
Connect your Twitter account in the Social Media Qualified Activities. You will get points for following us and retweeting us in the future. You will NOT earn points for retweeting a status that was published prior to the date you signed up for the Passport Program. We do not award points for @mentions, but feel free to say hi anyway!
There are limits to how often and/or how many total points you can earn by tweeting/retweeting, so please check your TOMS Passport Dashboard for all the details.
Facebook: How come I can't get points for Liking TOMS?
Unfortunately we do not offer points for "liking" TOMS on Facebook at this time.
Can I earn points for all TOMS Passport Rewards activities on my mobile or tablet browser?
Yes, you can earn points on a mobile device but you will need to disable private browsing. Check your browser settings on your mobile device to ensure it will accept cookies.
Do I have to be logged in to TOMS Passport Rewards to receive points for my online purchases?
I bought a bunch of cool items on TOMS.com before signing up for the Passport Program! Can I get points for past purchases?
No, points are only issued for purchases once a member is enrolled in the Passport Program.
Are points awarded based on the original price or discounted price?
Points awarded are based on the price you paid for a product, but less taxes, shipping and handling charges and any other fees.
Gift cards also have their own set of rules. Buying the gift card doesn't earn you points, but you will earn points if you use a gift card as your payment method.
Do I get points for TOMS in-store purchases or purchases at TOMS retail partners?
Sorry, at this time, the TOMS Passport Rewards Program is not awarding points for TOMS in-store purchases or purchases made at TOMS retail partners. Please check back for updates!
How come my number of points and TOMS Passport Rewards member level haven't updated on the account drop down?
Please allow up to 24 hours for the account drop down to update.
When I make a purchase, why do I see "Pending Points" on my dashboard?
When you make a purchase, your order will appear on your dashboard showing "Pending Points." This means you have not been awarded your points yet. You will be awarded your points when your order has shipped. If you return your purchase, your points will be deducted.
What are my redeemable points?
Your redeemable points are the number of points you have available to redeem for rewards. This number increases as you earn points and decreases with each reward you redeem.
To review your available redeemable points, check out your TOMS Passport Dashboard.
Can I lose my points?
Your redeemable points can expire.
You may also lose redeemable points for returning item(s) that you received points for. If you choose to refund the original payment method, the points will be lost.
To keep your redeemable points from expiring, you must make another purchase on TOMS.com or TOMSSurpriseSale.com within (12) months of your last purchase.
TOMS will send you notifications to remind you when your points are set to expire, but it is your responsibility to monitor your TOMS Passport Rewards account and points status.
We love free stuff too, but redeeming a reward coupon code for free product does not count as a purchase.
What rewards can I get from the Passport Program?
Rewards are constantly changing, so please check your TOMS Passport Dashboard for the latest! Examples include TOMS shoes, sunglasses and bags, Giving rewards, discount codes for TOMS.com and exciting TOMS Sweepstakes.
Note that some of the rewards, prizes and sweepstakes will be subject to restrictions, so make sure to read the fine print.
How do I redeem my points for a reward?
Once you have enough points to redeem for a reward, visit your TOMS Passport Dashboard, click the reward you would like to redeem, then follow the checkout instructions. You will receive a confirmation email when the transaction is complete.
Choose wisely! If you redeem your points for a reward, your transaction cannot be reversed or refunded. Reward redemptions are final.
Reward items will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be subject to availability, so once a reward item has sold out, it may no longer be available. Additional terms and conditions may apply to rewards. We will make sure to list them out on the TOMS Passport Dashboard. Reward items will be provided "as is" with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied, by TOMS. All reward item details are at the sole discretion of TOMS.
You cannot transfer, substitute or redeem rewards for cash. TOMS reserves the right to substitute a reward item of comparable or greater value, at its sole discretion. You are responsible for all federal, state and local taxes as well as any other costs or expenses associated with a reward item not specified herein or on Passport Program website as being provided. Rewards are considered taxable income and are subject to local, state and federal taxes. When the value of the reward items for which you have redeemed points reaches USD $600 or more in a calendar year, a 1099 tax form will be generated and mailed to you for tax reporting purposes. TOMS recommends that you keep all account statements sent to you when you redeem points for reward items for your record keeping purposes.
Reward items will be sent to the mailing address provided at checkout or the email address provided in your TOMS Passport Rewards account, as applicable. Please note that you may be charged shipping and handling fees as noted on TOMS.com or the Passport Program website (during checkout) for any reward items mailed to you, unless a shipping promotion applies (if any). You are responsible for updating your registration information. No reward items will be shipped to destinations outside the United States. Rewards that can be delivered electronically will be delivered in approximately 48 hours from the date the redemption is fully processed. The Rewards Released Parties (as defined below) shall not be liable for any damages, losses or delays in connection with any shipments.
Reward coupon codes will be reflected in your TOMS Passport Rewards account on the Passport Program website and also issued via email to the email address in your TOMS Passport Rewards account. If a reward coupon code expires, the expiration date will be clearly disclosed and reward coupon code must be used by such expiration date or it will be void. Please follow the instructions provided along with the reward coupon code for your specific redemption instructions. Reward coupon codes will generally automatically be issued within 24 hours after your rewards redemption. Multiple reward coupon codes cannot be combined in a single order. Reward coupon codes are not redeemable towards purchases of gift cards (electronic or physical). The reward coupon code will be applied to the qualifying purchase subtotal, after all discounts have been applied but before applicable taxes, shipping and handling charges.
Reward coupon codes may only be redeemed by the Passport Program member to whom the reward coupon code was issued. Reward coupon codes are not redeemable for cash. Reward coupon codes cannot be applied to previous purchases. Reward coupon codes may not be combined with any other discounts, promotions or offers, except for any shipping promotions available on TOMS.com (if any).
If you choose to redeem your points to help TOMS support one of its various charitable partners or causes being supported, your redemption will not be tax deductible to you. Decisions with respect to how points will be used to support such partners or causes will be determined by TOMS in its sole and absolute discretion.
Gift Cards and discounts given as rewards are subject to terms and conditions specified thereon and in our Terms of Sale, including, but not limited to, any expiration dates. Experiential rewards are subject to additional terms to be provided by TOMS.
Rewards such as coupon codes for products or discounts need to be redeemed through TOMS.com using the rewards coupon code that was emailed to you and is also available in your TOMS Passport Dashboard. For all other rewards, further instructions will be provided once the reward is redeemed. In the event we need to provide you with further instructions, you will receive a separate email from TOMS.
What happens when I choose the "Trust TOMS" option?
TOMS supports a number of charitable partners, programs and initiatives around the world. Your points will help TOMS support one or more of those programs or initiatives.
If I select to redeem points to help TOMS support a charitable reward, is the value of those points tax deductible to me?
No, the value is not tax deductible to you.
How many rewards can I redeem at once?
You may redeem rewards one at a time, and they cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions, except for any shipping promotions available on TOMS.com (if any).
Do any rewards I've redeemed have expiration dates?
Yes, some rewards may expire. Be sure to check the details when selecting your reward for all additional info.
Can I redeem a TOMS Passport Rewards coupon code that is already discounted or subject to another promotion or offer?
No, you may not combine a TOMS Passport Rewards coupon code with any other promotion, offer or discount, except for any shipping promotions available on TOMS.com (if any). In other words, reward coupon codes can only be redeemed on full-price items.
Will I pay for shipping when I redeem my TOMS Passport Rewards coupon code on TOMS.com?
Your coupon code doesn't affect whether or not you pay for shipping. If you're a Trailblazer, or if there's a site-wide promotion on shipping, you will still get free shipping regardless of coupon code. Otherwise, yes, you are responsible for paying for shipping.
Can I transfer my points or rewards to another member?
No, you cannot transfer or sell points or redeemed rewards to anyone else. Anyone suspected of this will forfeit acquired points and risk possible suspension or termination of your rewards and/or TOMS Passport Rewards account.
Why should I join the TOMS marketing email list?
Program participants will be sent emails about up-coming sales, promotions and the exclusive Member Appreciation Sales but only if you're opted in for TOMS Marketing emails. Otherwise, you probably won't hear about these sales, and you're not going to want to miss out on these.
There is an email sign-up at the bottom of every page on TOMS.com.
How do I unsubscribe from TOMS emails?
To unsubscribe from TOMS emails, click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any TOMS.com email or reply to the email with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.
Why didn't I get points for subscribing to TOMS marketing emails?
We don't award points anymore for opting in for emails, only for clicking.
I don't want to be a part of the TOMS Passport Rewards Program any longer – how can I cancel my membership?
We're sorry to see you leave, but if you no longer want to be a part of the TOMS Passport Rewards Program, please call our Customer Support team at 800-975-8667, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm PST and they can assist you.
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Narlen and Eveline Evans have been happily married for 41 years. They live in the Central Texas area. Narlen is retired and now spends all his time on trike building, woodcarving, and volksmarching. They wrote this short story together. It was his idea and her wordsmithing that brought "Triker Christmas" together. Since then they wrote a sequel called "Triker Christmas 2" and also "Big Bend Adventure".

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At some point in the last ten years, many corporate, academic and military leaders decided that the people they present to are no smarter than three year olds. Why else would they use PowerPoint the way they do?
When I was little, I sat on my parent's lap and looked at drawings and words as they read to me. Soon, I could read them myself. As I grew older, the books became bigger and the pictures became smaller. Soon, the books had no pictures at all. Over the last three years, and somewhat back into college, this process reversed itself; the majority of my Army training, meetings and briefings I attend consist of a PowerPoint presentation where the presenter projects a slide with writing on it, sometimes a picture, and then reads it to the crowd verbatim.
When did we become kids again?
When I ask presenters about this, the defense is always the same, "Well, I expand upon the slides." Anyone who has sat through multiple presentations knows that presenters rarely "expand" upon the slides but simply rephrase the sentence or add one more sentence of detail. The best PowerPoint presentations rely on pictures, graphs or knowledge, not text. The spoken word conveys much more than the written PowerPoint.
I am not against PowerPoint. But we often forget PowerPoint's purpose: to assist an oral speech. It is a tool and, when used well, it is a powerful tool. When I think of the best presentations that use PowerPoint, they are always from our Battalion Intelligence officers. They have to use maps and graphics to tell their stories. As a result, they must use the slide to convey visual information and their words to tell the story of the speech. The effect is powerful and one I call the "documentary" style. The "documentary" style uses visuals aids to assist the presentation; in the "storybook" style the slides are the presentation. So, let's move away from reading slides as if our listeners were little children.
Here are 5 tips to tell if you are giving a "storybook" PowerPoint presentation or a "documentary" presentation.
1. Font size. If you use a font smaller than 18 your audience cannot read it. Thus, you have to read it to them. The more writing on the page the less likely you are to have a documentary presentation.
2. Timing. After you prepare your slides, read through them as if you were presenting. (I would say, time yourself when you rehearse your presentation but I know how little rehearsals are conducted in both the Army and throughout the world.) If for every minute you read the slide you have less than four minutes of extra material, then you are probably giving a "storybook" presentation.
3. Body Position. Do you face your audience or do you face the projection of your slides? In a "documentary" approach, you will face your audience to tell them your speech. In a "storybook" presentation you have to face the slides so you can read them yourself. If your slides are printed off in front of you, then do you spend most of your time looking down or looking out at the audience? A presentation is all about the audience and a presenter should always face them and project to them.
4. Putting too much on one slide. This is a vital corollary to point number 1 and the documentary approach. Cramming tons of numbers and excel spreadsheets on a PowerPoint take away from the presenter. This makes it very likely that you will have to read the numbers to the audience.
5. Borrowed not created. If you didn't make the presentation yourself, you cannot expand upon it enough. The Army, for example, loves to share PowerPoints and have units use them to train. This creates situations destined for the "storybook" approach. If a trainer didn't make the slides, how can he give a speech on them? Instead, he will read the slides to the crowd.


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The University's Presidential Task Force on Child Care will be distributing a survey Friday, Nov. 8, to faculty, staff and graduate students to examine child care resources and needs university-wide. Parents of young children (birth through kindergarten) are encouraged to complete the survey.
Next week a survey will be distributed to department heads and chairs to better understand how child care factors into hiring and retention, as well as policy implementation at Penn State. Open discussions will be held at University Park, Commonwealth Campuses and via Polycom. Email notifications of upcoming events will be issued.
The 14-member task force met for the first time in October and will make recommendations on operations, policies, quality and affordability to President Rodney Erickson by Dec. 31.
The task force is partially a response to the March 2011 Core Council report in which an assessment of Penn State's child care centers was advocated. The Core Council, a group of 13 senior administrators and faculty, was charged with maximizing academic potential, reducing redundancy and freeing resources for higher priority uses. The task force also was created to address concerns about the University's proposed plan to shift management of the Bennett Family Center at University Park to an outside firm.
For more information, contact task force chairwoman Jacqueline Edmondson, associate vice president and associate dean of Undergraduate Education, at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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It is a weekend for working around the house. My fiancee, Erin, and I have the baby's room to paint and some
"I started the first wall," she says. "I love that gray." Erin never bugs me about sleeping late. For a few months after I was injured in the
I finish my coffee, then roll into the bedroom for my stubbies. Two days after the bombing, both my legs were amputated above the knee. A year later, I'm still unstable on my artificial legs, so in private I sometimes use my stubbies, small platforms that attach to the bottom of my thighs. Because they are only a couple of inches high, and don't have knees, I can walk and stand on them for hours.
With my stubbies on, I'm less than 4 feet tall, so I paint the bottom half of the wall. Erin stretches for the top, doing things I'll never be able to do, like stand on tiptoes. We had only been dating for a year when the bomb went off, but she never left my side. She knew how to lightly lift the hair from my burnt forehead without causing me pain. When I joked, "Don't worry E, our kids will have legs," and she laughed, I realized how much I loved her. We hugged, and it was the first time we touched without pain. It was six more months before the engagement, and the pregnancy, but it felt inevitable.
"What about trim?" I ask.
"I don't know. I was thinking yellow or green."
"How about red for the Sox?"
"Jeff …"
"I'm kidding."
The doorbell rings. "That's Kevin," Erin says. "I asked him to help with the futon." Kevin Horst is my store manager at Costco. He visited me every day in the hospital, and stopped by my mom's apartment for months to give her flowers because he knew how worried she was. He's gay, in a long-term relationship but with no plans for children, and sometimes I feel like his semi-adopted son.
"Heavy Kevy!" I shout, opening the door. Kevin is standing there with a drill. "You don't know anything about IKEA furniture, do you?" I say, laughing.
"It's a gift for you and Erin."
He and I sit on the floor and unbox the futon pieces. It does not go well. There is fake wood everywhere, and none of it fits. Kevin keeps insisting we follow the directions. I'm convinced the drill could solve all our problems, if we'd give it a chance. In the end,
Kevin is driven crazy because the slipcase won't fit snugly on the cushion. Erin talks him down. I just laugh; I've been laughing with Kevin all afternoon.
Afterward, I make lattes for everyone, and we sit in the baby's room, admiring our work. I think: Are we watching paint dry? But Erin and Kevin talk about the natural light, and all the memories this room will hold. For a minute, it's hard to believe this is my life: my house, my love, my friend, my baby on the way.
"This was a great day," I tell Kevin, as I roll with him to the door. "One of the best."
Most people would look at me sideways for saying this about such a mundane day. After all, since the bombing, I've stood on the field at Fenway during the seventh-inning stretch of a World Series baseball game; I sat in the presidential box at the
But Kevin understands. He knows that the things normal people take for granted — going to the bathroom on their own, getting out of bed without falling down, making a latte for friends — once seemed insurmountable to me. There were times, when the sweat poured off me as I struggled and failed to take one step, that I wanted to give up, because I thought that no matter how hard I tried, I would never be self-sufficient again. I would always be a burden to the people I love.
So those other experiences, they are special. They are memories I'll always have. But this experience — doing household chores, being helpful, living a normal life — is what matters. It is what I worked so hard for. And right now, it's all I really want.
Jeff Bauman's book "Stronger" is out this month.


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So not that long ago I was flipping through Fantagraphics Press's Portable Grindhouse: the Lost Art of the VHS Box, and came across an intriguing-looking movie called The Porn Murders. On the front, a mysterious nude figure behind teasing Venetian blinds; on the back, a murder victim decked out in a dimestore clown mask with blood flowing down his neck. After reading the synopsis about a hard-nosed cop and crime reporter hunting down a porn-hating killer with a thing for clowns, I was sold. It looked grimy, sleazy, cheap and perverse, and I wasted no time in hunting it down for viewing.
As it turns out I, like everyone who grabbed the flick off the shelf of his or her local mom & pop video store back in the 80s, had been the victim of the classic bait and switch. Far from a grindhouse sex-and-gore disasterpiece, what I held in my hands was actually a 1985 movie called Blue Murder, which was made for and originally aired on Canadian TV. Instead of being angry, though, I was kind of delighted--it's been YEARS since I fell for that antiquated marketing ploy, and I had to tip my hat to the folks behind it, swallow my pride, and (like my younger, more naive self) watch the thing anyway.
The movie opens in media beer commercial, as busty big-haired babes in bikinis lounge around a pool, paunchy old men drink bourbon while wading waist deep, and a relentlessly peppy Casio keyboard reggae beat drills its way into our skulls. Soon we see a pair of black-gloved hands readying a silenced handgun, and soon the bloodless killing commences. The killer guns down 8 people before the opening credits roll, leaving them all with his calling card, the creepy clown mask from the back cover of the VHS. Even without blood or naked boobs, it's still a promising opening.
After the credits roll under the cheestastic glam rock theme song "Blue Murder" (sadly NOT performed by the eponymous Whitesnake splinter group), we meet newspaper columnist Dan Blake (Jamie Spears--identified on imdb as the father of Britney and Jamie Lynn, but clearly not the same guy) and his linebacker of love, a nameless cig-smoking beauty clad only in his football jersey. She informs him he has a phone call, which turns out to be the Porno Killer, who wants Blake to write a column condemning the porn industry, or else more pornographers (as those in the opening scene must have been) will die.
It was at this point the smile cemented itself to my face. First off, our hero Dan Blake has all the emotive ability of Batman-era Adam West, and also seems to have his haircut. Furthermore, we see the Porno Killer from behind on what looks like the set for a video dating shoot, and his voice--well, it's kind of a cross between the Caller from Black Christmas (without the bombasticity), the villain from the Inspector Gadget cartoon, and your best friend in junior high school trying to sound ominous while telling that old hook-on-the-car-door story.
Which is to say, it's PERFECT. Especially when spouting lines like this: "Tell them...WARN THEM...If they continue perverting the minds of innocent people...then...I will beforced...to TERMINATE THEIR EXISTENCE!"
After finishing up with his lady friend ("We've still got 10 minutes," he purrs. "Well," she shoots back, "That oughta be just about right for you!"), Blake goes down to the police station to see his friend Lt. Rossey (Terry Logan) and tell him about the call. The cop has been working the killings, but seems strangely unwilling to credit his friend's story. "I just don't want to think we've some kind of schizo running around out there." What, after EIGHT MURDERS? Perish the thought!
Then we meet Big Time Pornographer Carlos Vespi (the awesomely monikered Henry Malabranche), who is less a skeezy porn-loop pusher than a minor-league James Bond villain, complete with outrageous accent and musclebound minions (including one with only one eye, though sadly not wearing a pirate patch), and who wants to move in on his dead rival's territory. Back at the newspaper, Blake confers with his editor and a priest (for some reason) about whether to meet the killer's demands. Afterwards the priest gives Blake a crash course in Serial Killer 101, and Blake tells Rossey he's going to "take the case," apparently forgetting that he's supposed to be a WRITER, not a homicide detective.
"You're the detective!" Uh, no. I'm the NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST.)
Blue Murder tries hard for a gritty neo-noir vibe, with crooked cops, several red herrings, plenty of possible suspects, and even a love interest for Blake who happens to be the daughter of the media conglomerate executive who stands to gain the most from the shut-down of the porn industry. (They conveniently forget about Blake's girlfriend from the beginning--presumably a skanky one-night stand.) Unfortunately the bright sets, stilted line readings, and high school-level script thwart it at every turn. Director Charlie Wiener (what's so funny?) does okay with the opening murder and a later killing, but sadly has absolutely NO knack for building suspense, so that long chases that lead nowhere and investigations into brightly lit living rooms are just plain boring.
Blue Murder is pretty bad. However, it's also littered with touches of wrong-headed stabs at humor and inexplicable weirdnesses that help make watching it at least a little fun. To wit:
Still, it's got enough weirdness to offer a few chuckles, from both the non sequitur plot developments and the extremely stiled acting from everyone involved. VHS renters who expected some kind of porno holocaust were doubtlessly HUGELY disappointed, but I'm not sad I took the time. If you've got a taste for the inept, you might find something to enjoy. 1.5 thumbs.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Blue Murder (1985): or, Killer Klowns from Canada
Posted by The Vicar of VHS at 5:00 AM
Labels: '80s, 1-2 Thumbs, Creepy Clowns, Made for TV, Psycho Killer
6 comments:
- Karswell said...
When I read "clown" and "Canada' I immediately thought this was going to be The Clown Murders starring John Candy, but that one I think was from the 70's (and from what I remember, possibly almost as inept as Blue Murder.)
- April 3, 2010 at 1:17 PM
- The Duke of DVD said...
Ok, I was enjoying this greatly until I got to the "Doug Flutie No!" caption, and then I just lost it, spewing bourbon (as I had just taken a sip, pinkie fully extended, naturally).
Bravo sir! This sounds like a movie that I'll probably not get around to watching, but am glad to know about nonetheless.
- April 3, 2010 at 10:01 PM
- Emily said...
This sounds amazing.
Actually, I'm sure your review is about 1000 times more fun than the actual movie, but I'm kind of thinking I have to see it. Love me some prominent mustaches and 80s feathered hair!
- April 5, 2010 at 6:18 AM
- Liam said...
I think I may well have to track down and watch this, got to love inexplicable bizarreness that is never explained.
- April 7, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- carlosvespi said...
I was overjoyed to find your review of my alltime favorite movie. Blue Murder is the undisputed KING of bad movies. You hit the nail on the head with "The Scene" in the bathtub. I can't say enough about this movie. I just got my copy off of Amazon. The original comes with a very impressive tray that should be sought out. The dialogue is non stop catch phrases. I was so surprised to find this review and have it be so recent. I've been a huge fan of "Blue" for many years. I'm considering a pilgrimage to the New Brunswick House Tavern since I've just discovered it's still there in Toronto. Any comments can be emailed to me at email@example.com
- April 24, 2010 at 10:06 PM
- The Vicar of VHS said...
Thanks carlosvespi! The Internet often offers just this sort of strange synchronicity, I've found...you haven't thought of a thing in years, like Babies with Beards or Mr. T. Ate My Balls, and then suddenly just as it occurs to you, you find someone else thinking about exactly the same thing! Of course in my case it's usually the Duke and ex-cons, but the principle remains valid. ;)
- April 26, 2010 at 9:22 AM


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The team banquet was held in the new Intercollegiate Athletic Department Building at UCSB on April 23, 2006. There were approximately 145 people attending the banquet and it was a record breaking 4.5 hours of laughs and joy. Besides the coaches and swimmers, family, friends and alumni joined the festivities.
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LilyPad Arduino is a great platform for rapid prototyping, for my standalone interactive art projects and wearable artworks. It's also a fun way to learn about electronics and programming.
Here's how I created Twinkle Tartiflette, an interactive artwork, using various LilyPad modules connected with conductive thread.
My inspiration came from a Stylophone Beat Box that I recently purchased as a present and had a play with. I pondered how one would go about making an interactive artwork using LilyPad components.
I decided that I wanted to combine words, image and sound into an interactive experience, brought to life by touching the words with a stylus. I began to think about how I'd build this and firstly decided on re-using the frequencies for notes worked out for a favourite ditty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, that I'd used in another artwork. I would transfer the first two verses word for word onto felt stars, one star for each verse.
There are 6 notes in the 2 verses so I needed to map out a schema for the conductive thread to pass from the words to the Lilypad, joining each word to the right note pin on the LilyPad – being careful to select conveniently located pins.
First I cut out 2 star shapes and began sewing the words onto them, not being an experienced embroiderer this wasn't easy or terribly pretty.
After about a week of evenings I had two stars with conductive thread sewn words in the right order. I was mindful to sew the words carefully so frayed thread did not touch and cause any shorts – fabric glue is good for sticking down frayed thread and keeping close knots apart.
With the word stars completed it was time to deploy the main sewing schema – I'd mapped notes to the words and then words back to pins on the LilyPad.
After an intensive couple of weeks of sewing evenings later, I thought I'd sewn all the words to the right notes and pins, also adding buzzer and battery modules. There were some interesting insulation/bridging issues to be solved between the various paths of conductive thread, but I was ready to extract code ideas from my brain to see if it would compile!
The code I have written uses the speaker module to produce simple musical notes from connecting to the words with a stylus. I originally used a chart to match frequencies to the different notes.
With code loaded to the Lilypad, via an FTDI breakout board, it's time to test – annoyingly there was a problem! The buzzer was not playing notes correctly, after some thinking and testing with a multimeter, croc clips and a single resistor – a solution was concluded – I'd need to add some resistors.
Unconnected the circuit is connected to high, but when the stylus touches a word it creates a simple circuit through the resistor and pulls it to low, but I needed some resistivity in-between. Looking through a ton of resistors 10k ohm seemed like a good fit, but where and how to add them was another question! A small LilyPad protoboard I had was just the job to solder the resistors to. I have six notes, so the protoboard was just right – I only had 5 x 10k ohm resistors, but found another resistor that was near enough to work (reading up later I found out that 20K pull-up resistors are built into the Atmega chip that can be accessed from software, so I didn't really need need to add the resistors if I'd known that – hey ho, lesson learnt for next time!).
After some soldering, I had some more complex routing of conductive thread to do for the resistors on the protoboard. When testing I discovered I'd fix0red one problem, but had found another to debug! Earlier, I said to be mindful of the pins – I had accidentally connected to pin 13 which is the LED pin and has it's own resistor which is set too low for this project. This showed up in resistance testing with the multimeter.
The fix for the wrong pin incurred some more unpicking and re-routing of conductive thread. I used an analogue pin as it was nearer and the least hassle to route to, this pin change required to be reflected in the code. Finally I decided the best thing to use for a stylus is a crocodile clip – which worked a treat.
After all that, yay Twinkle Tartiflette lives! All that remained to do is tidy up the sewing, ensuring there are no trailing bits of conductive thread to cause shorts and gluing down anything looking like it was going to stray or come undone with fabric glue. Lots of lessons learnt, but hurrah!
I've made two videos for your delectation below – the first (00:44 secs) is a quick demo of me playing Twinkle Tartiflette.
This second video is an in-depth (05:40 mins) explanation of how I made TT, plus examples of debugging along the way – hope you enjoy!
Here is my code – you can use it via a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license & I'd love to know if you do!
* Rainycat's LilyPad stylo style: sound used to power Twinkle Tartiflette
* Uses a LilyPad speaker module to produce simple musical notes from touching words to the song
* For a chart of the frequencies of different notes see:
* http://www.phy.mtu.edu/~suits/notefreqs.html
int NotePinC6 = 0; // words connected to play note C6 analogue pin!
int NotePinG6 = 12; // words connected to play note G6
int NotePinA6 = 11; // words connected to play note A6
int NotePinF6 = 10; // words connected to play note F6
int NotePinE6 = 9; // words connected to play note E6
int NotePinD6 = 8; // words connected to play note D6
int speakerPin = 3; // speaker connected to digital pin 3
// A note in one octave is twice the frequency of the same note in the octave
// below. We define here the frequencies of the notes in octave 8. To get
// notes in lower octaves, we just divide by two however many times.
#define NOTE_C8 4186
#define NOTE_CSHARP8 4434
#define NOTE_D8 4698
#define NOTE_DSHARP8 4978
#define NOTE_E8 5274
#define NOTE_F8 5587
#define NOTE_FSHARP8 5919
#define NOTE_G8 6271
#define NOTE_GSHARP8 6644
#define NOTE_A8 7040
#define NOTE_ASHARP8 7458
#define NOTE_B8 7902
// This is an array of note frequencies. Index the array essentially by note
// letter multiplied by two (A = 0, B = 2, C = 4, etc.). Add one to index for
// "sharp" note. Where no sharp note exists, the natural note is just
// duplicated to make this indexing work. The play() function below does all
// of this for you 🙂
int octave_notes[14] = {
// Arduino runs this bit of code first, then repeatedly calls loop() below. So
// all initialisation of variables and setting of initial pin modes (input or
// output) can be done here.
void setup() {
pinMode(13, INPUT); // make sure 13 is high impedance
//pinMode(NotePinC6, INPUT); — analogue pin automatically input
pinMode(NotePinG6, INPUT);
pinMode(NotePinA6, INPUT);
pinMode(NotePinF6, INPUT);
pinMode(NotePinE6, INPUT);
pinMode(NotePinD6, INPUT); // sets the ledPin to be an intput
pinMode(speakerPin, OUTPUT); // sets the speakerPin to be an output
// Arduino will run this over and over again once setup() is done.
void loop()
// special case hack for this pin:
if (analogRead(NotePinC6) < 256) {
play(speakerPin, "C6", 50);
if (digitalRead(NotePinG6) == LOW) {
play(speakerPin, "G6", 50);
if (digitalRead(NotePinA6) == LOW) {
play(speakerPin, "A6", 50);
if (digitalRead(NotePinF6) == LOW) {
play(speakerPin, "F6", 50);
if (digitalRead(NotePinE6) == LOW) {
play(speakerPin, "E6", 50);
if (digitalRead(NotePinD6) == LOW) {
play(speakerPin, "D6", 50);
// ————————————————————————-
// To produce a tone, this function toggles the speaker output pin at the
// desired frequency (in Hz). It calculates how many times to do this to
// produce a note of the desired length (in milliseconds).
void beep(unsigned char speakerPin, int frequency, long duration)
int i;
long delayAmount = (long)(1000000/frequency);
long loopTime = (long)((duration*1000)/(delayAmount*2));
//for (i = 0; i = 'A' && note[i] = '0' && note[i] >' operator is a useful shorthand that (for integers
// >= 0) basically translates to "divide by two this many
// times", so we will use that:
frequency = frequency >> (8 – octave_number);
// Actually play the note!
beep(speakerPin, frequency, duration);


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Jan. 16, 2004
With the Bulldogs winning nine of ten matches 3-0, the men's squash team shut out Stanford at the Brady Squash Center 9-0 despite the fact that two of Yale's top players did not compete.
Anshul Manchanda, playing the number one match against Stanford's Rich Sherwood, was the only Yale player to drop a game but still defeated Sherwood 9-5, 7-9, 10-8, 9-7 in the closest match of the day.
Manchanda played up due to the fact that two of Yale's best players, Julian Illingworth and Josh Schwartz, sat out the match.
Avner Geva defeated Paul Valiant in the No. 2 match, 9-4, 9-5, 9-4, while Gavin Cumberbatch easily bested Tim Holme 9-0, 9-0, 9-5. Ryan Byrnes, playing No. 4, defeated Sam Gellman 9-4, 9-0, 9-2, and Stephen Fair was victorious against Jon Levine in a 9-0, 9-3, 9-0 match.
Chris Wyant, Alexander Tilton, and Brad Hathaway won matches 6 through 8 by a 3-0 score, and James Rector and Ranidu Lankage rounded out the Yale domination with sweeps of their own.
The match was part of the Yale Round Robin, held all weekend in the Brady Squash center. The Elis will also face Denison and Bates today, and will compete against Rochester, Wesleyan, Colby, and Dartmouth tomorrow. On Sunday, Yale plays Cornell and Connecticut College.
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Select Sires Names Tim Baumgartner as Jersey Genetics and Marketing Specialist
PLAIN CITY, Ohio, July 11, 2013 - Select Sires Inc. has added Tim Baumgartner to the Jersey sire team as Jersey genetics and marketing specialist. Baumgartner will be responsible for seeking top Jersey young sires for the Program for Genetic Advancement™ (PGA™), assist sales representatives with Jersey educational needs and provide genetic support to the Jersey breed's growth. He will be based from his home in Oakdale, Calf., and will serve California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as all Canadian provinces west of Ontario.
"Select Sires has always been the leader in the A.I. industry. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is second to none and evident throughout all levels of the Select Sires team," said Baumgartner. "It is an exciting time to be involved with the Jersey breed, with its growth and expansion worldwide. Being a part of the Select Sires staff is something I have looked forward to since my college days. I look forward to making a positive contribution to the federation and being a part of Jersey breed progress."
Baumgartner is a Wisconsin native and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin−Madison. After college he was an official classifier for the Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn and Red and White national breed organizations and gained experience as a mating program coordinator and customer service representative in the A.I. industry. He also owned and operated Model Holsteins in Waukesha, Wis. Since 2001, Baumgartner has worked as an aAa analyzer throughout the United States and Canada. He has also worked closely with Jer−Z−Boyz Ranch in Pixley, Calif., to develop and market their elite genetics. Besides authoring several freelance articles for breed publications, he published Legends of the Tanbark Trail in 2007. He is a past president of the Red and White Dairy Cattle Association and received their distinguished service award in 2006.
"We look forward to what the combination of Herby Lutz and Tim Baumgartner can do in growing our Jersey program to even higher ranks among the rapid expansion of the breed today," said Jeff Ziegler, genomic program manager at Select Sires.
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is North America's largest A.I. organization and is comprised of nine farmer−owned and -controlled cooperatives. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen as well as excellence in service and programs to achieve its basic objective of supplying dairy and beef producers with North America's best genetics at a reasonable price.


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