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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
to benefit
Operation Care Package
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Location:Cantigny VFW 826 Horseshoe Drive.; Joliet, IL
Dinner ~ Raffles ~ Bake sale
Tickets on sale now
$8. Per Ticket
For Advance Ticket Sales:
Ted: 815-274-3828
Debbie: 815-723-6960
Carry-outs available
All proceeds raised with help mail Christmas Packages.
Our goal is to reach 10,000 troops this Holiday with handmade Christmas Stockings,
Gifts and care packages that include a taste of home
For more information or how you can help
Contact Debbie
Proudarmysis4@sbcglobal.net
815-723-6960
Thanks for your support
Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Saturday Dec. 12th 2009
Ceremony starts at 11 am
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 Hoff Road
Elwood, IL. 60421
Please join us and help place the wreaths on our Veterans Graves
670 Wreaths were Sponsored for 2008
Orders being taken now through NOVEMBER 20th for 2009
Cost to sponsor a wreath is $15.
Any wreaths ordered through OCP will mean a $5. donation
back to us to help pay for postage for care packages
You can order online at
http://www.wreaths-across-america.org
Enter our Group ID # ILOCP 0001
and the National Cemetery of your choice
Or you can order through the mail and pay by check.
Make checks payable to Wreaths Across America
Mail to
OCP Wreath Project
611 Wilcox St.
Joliet, Il. 60435
If a specific cemetery is not requested we will have
it sponsored for Abraham National Cemetery in Elwood, Il.
For Grave specifics you must contact Debbie for information
A ceremony for the laying of wreaths will be held around the Country
December 12th 2009 at 11 am , noon EST at the National Cemeteries
Please join us at Abraham National that day.
VOLUNTEERS NEEEDED
815-723-6960 or cell 815-693-3215
We will be placing all wreaths on specific graves
following the ceremony
Also, please help spread the word about this wonderful program by passing around the link below.
http://www.operationcarepackages.org/Christmas/WreathsAcrossAmerica.html
Thank You.
Coffee For our Troops
The Coffee Beanery
For every pound of coffee bought and donated for our troops
The Coffee Beanery will match it
And send to Operation Care Package
To include in our packages to our troops
Visit:
www.coffeebeanery.com
A huge thanks to all those who have been ordering and to the coffee beanery!
We are grateful for the support.
Cruise Night At Babes
See you next May 2010.
Wednesday evenings from 6pm till 9pm
Come early to get your spot
Door prize tickets for each vehicle
50 / 50 raffles sold to benefit OCP
Come enjoy some great food and a nice evening out
Help us to support our local small business owners
Who are always there for our community
Check out all he has to offer at:
www.babeshotdogs.com/
Thank you also to all who support us by coming
Is Back now!
2600 W Jefferson St.
Joliet, Il.
Wednesday Nights
6pm to 9pm
Car, Trucks & Motorcycles
We want to see them all!
Also keep watching for more info on a
possible Car Show
A Big Thanks to Tim Reiley
We appreciate your continued support
Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles
Music by: Your Request DJ Service 815-341-6806
50/50 Raffles and Door Prizes
All Proceeds from 50/50 are for OCP Packages!
For information call:
Babes Hotdogs 744-7773
We welcome all vehicles - new, old, classic
Bring the whole family
And join us for a nice evening out.
Store Collection Sites & Events 2009
Volunteers Needed
Sign ups being taken now
Can you donate one day of time?
Or even just a few hours?
Please check out dates and locations below and
give us a call if you can commit to one or more
Nov. 18th Spaghetti Dinner Benefit, Volunteers, Bakery & Raffle items needed
Abraham Lincoln Cemetery, Elwood Dec. 12th, Volunteers to help place wreaths, Donations of food dishes & desserts needed for luncheon afterwards and
people to help get wreath sponsorships, now through Nov. 20th.
All proceeds raised helps to pay for postage and purchase items for packages.
Contact Debbie at 815-693-3215
Pat at 815-954-7438
Volunteers Needed!
Make a Difference Day for our Troops
Saturday October 24th 2009
Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of helping others.
The day was a huge success, THANK YOU!
We appreciate everyones support!
Operation Christmas Stocking
Stamp'N For The Troops
February 2, 2006 - Ongoing
Our Goal
Collect One Million 1st Class Stamps
Help us reach our goal and we'll
be able to send 300 Care Packages a week for a year!
~ Learn More ~
Upcoming Parades
Manhattan Irish Fest Parade
March 2009
Line up at 10am
Parade Walkers / Riders needed
Sales and collection help needed
Manhattan, Illinois
Manahttan Fun Day Parade
Manhattan, Illinois
Sept. 5th 2009
Elwood Day Parade
Sept. 12th 2009
Flag Wavers & Walkers needed
Call Pat 478-3147 or Deb 723-6960
We're Still Packing!
Care Packages are packed and mailed weekly throughout the year.
Through the winter, most packing is done during the day.
Please call ahead for certain days
815-723-6960
Packing is done at our office
Will County Farm Bureau Building
100 Manhattan Rd.
Joliet, IL.
We are always in need of items for the Care Packages.
Please visit the links below for a listing of supplies most needed,
and locations where they may be dropped off.
SUPPLY LIST
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Thank You For Supporting Our Troops!
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