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OCP ANNUAL ST. PATRICKS DAY RAFFLE
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Tickets on sale now
$1 each or a book of 6 for $5

Sorry Illinois type prizes only
Drawing to be held March 17th
at 100 Manhattan Rd., Joliet, IL
1st Prize:
2nd Prize:
3rd Prize:

To buy some raffle tickets, or if you want us to help sell them,
Please Contact Debbie at 815-693-3215
Pat at 815-954-7438
Trisha at 815-838-0948
All proceeds help us mail packages to our troops

Proudarmysis4@sbcglobal.net
815-723-6960

Thanks for your support


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CRUISE NIGHT AT BABES
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See you in May 2010
Wednesday evenings from 6pm till 9pm
Come early to get your spot
Door prize tickets for each vehicle
Music by: Your Request DJ Service 815-341-6806
50/50 Raffles and Door Prizes
All Proceeds from 50/50 are for OCP Packages!

2600 W Jefferson St.
Joliet, Il.
Wednesday Nights
6pm to 9pm

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.

A Big Thanks to Tim Reily
Check out all he has to offer at:
www.babeshotdogs.com/
We appreciate your continued support.
Thanks also to all who support us by coming.
For information call:
Babes Hotdogs 744-7773

We welcome all vehicles - new, old, classic
Car, Trucks & Motorcycles
We want to see them all!
Also keep watching for more info on a possible Car Show

Bring the whole family
And join us for a nice evening out!


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OCP OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET & VENDOR FAIR
to benefit
Operation Care Package Postage Fund
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When: July 11th 2010
Where: Lockport American Legion Post 18
15052 Archer Ave. Lockport, IL.
Booth space available: $25. Per 10 x 10 space
You bring your own tables & Tent if needed
Vendors: Crafters, Vendors, Antiques, Flea Market
Pancake breakfast will also be available that day in the Legion
For an application of more info:
Contact Debbie at 815-723-6960
Please leave a message, I work construction
Reserve your space early


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OUTBACK STEAKSHOUSE BENEFIT for OCP
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Sunday August 1, 2010
Time: 11 am till 1 pm
Location: 3241 Chicagoland Circle, Joliet

Only 100 Tickets will be sold for this event
Cost: $15. per person
Lunch includes: Your choice of Steak or Chicken, Potato,
Salad, Dessert, Soft drink or Coffee

All tickets will be sold in advance
Please contact
Debbie at 815-723-6960
or Pat at 815-954-7438


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COFFEE FOR OUR TROOPS ~ THE COFFEE BEANERY
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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 The Coffee Beanery & all those who have been ordering!
We are grateful for the support.
Hundreds of troops have been sent coffee because of this program.
Thank you!


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STORE COLLECTION SITES & TAG DAYS 2010
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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.

Want to do a tag day in your area for OCP?
Your club, group or just a group of individuals
can help us raise much needed postage funds.

All proceeds raised helps pay for postage and purchase items for packages.
Contact Debbie at 815-693-3215
Pat at 815-954-7438

Tag Days Operation Care Package:
Volunteers needed for the dates listed.
2 hours would be great if you can give it: 9 am till 3 or 4
May 15th - Walt's Grocery Store - Frankfort, IL
May 29th - Jewel Grocery Store - Shorewood, IL
June 12th - Walmart - Rt 59, Joliet, IL
June 12th - Jewel Grocery Store - Nelson Rd., New Lenox, IL
June 19th - Berkots Grocery Store - Laraway Rd., New Lenox, IL
August 7th & 8th - Jewel Grocery Store - Caton Farm Rd x Rt 59, Joliet, IL
October 23rd - Jewel Grocery Store Rt 59 Shorewood, IL


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Volunteers Needed!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY FOR OUR TROOPS
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Saturday October 23, 2010
Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of helping others.
The day last year was a huge success. THANK YOU!
Details for 2010 to follow.
We appreciate your support!


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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DINNER DANCE
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November 13, 2010
Time: 5:30 am
Morris VFW Post 6049
309 McKinley St.
Morris, IL.
Music by the Del Souls
Live Auction ~ Silent Auction ~ Raffles
For more information contact Julie at
815-634-2455


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Operation Care Package & Cantigny VFW Auxiliary
ANNUAL CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW
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Where: 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet, IL.
When: November 14, 2010
Vendor spaces available ~ $25. for one 6 ft. table
Raffles ~ Bake Sale ~ Pancake Breakfast
Applications Available Now. Reserve your space early.


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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY
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Saturday - December 11, 2010
Ceremony starts at 11 am
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421

Wreaths will be placed right after ceremony
Sponsor a wreath for a Veterans grave: $15. for each wreath
Wreaths will be placed on any Veterans grave
Make checks payable to WAA and mail to:
OCP Wreath Project
611 Wilcox St.
Joliet, IL. 60435

If you prefer to pay online through WAA,
please include our sponsor Number: ILOCP0001
Our Cemetery of Choice is
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL
but you can request the cemetery of your choice.

Wreaths Across America will donate $5 back to OCP
for each wreath that is sponsored through us.
We accept orders year round, but orders must be received
by November 24th for the 2010 ceremony.
Wreaths Across America does not do grave specific.
For questions about your loved one
buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
please contact: Debbie at 815-723-6960 or Pat at 815-954-7438
Volunteers will be needed for December 11th
Wreath layers, Bakers, Donations of food dishes,
Help getting sponsorships beforehand
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.


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OPERATION CHRISTMAS STOCKING
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We have extended this campaign year round.
Handmade Christmas Stockings being accepted through Nov. 5, 2010

Due to the overwhelming response, we are switching gears
for a bit and are now in need of
Small Drawstring Bags

Below is a pattern that can be used.
Small Drawstring Bag

Mail to:
OCP
611 Wilcox St.
Joliet, Il. 60435

Donations of material, crafts kits and ribbon also needed.
We also have other year round projects if you like to sew, knit or crochet:
Cool Scarves ~ Neck Gators ~ Drawstring bags ~ Stocking Caps
Winter Scarves ~ Quilts for Wounded ~ Blankets for Senior Veterans
Small Travel Size Pillows
Who is needed: Everyone!
Indviduals, groups, clubs, seniors, children
You can all help
For More Information: email Fran at BensonFr@lewisu.edu
Fran 815-836-5953 or Debbie 815-723-6960 or cell 815-693-3215
Help spread the word!

http://www.operationcarepackages.org/Christmas/OperationChristmasStocking.html


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STAMP'N FOR THE TROOPS
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February 2, 2006 - Ongoing
Our Goal
Collect One Million First Class Stamps

Help us reach our goal and we'll
be able to send 300 Care Packages a week for a year!

~ Learn More ~


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UPCOMING PARADES
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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade
March 2010
Line up at 10am
Parade Walkers / Riders needed
Sales and collection help needed
Manhattan, Illinois

Manahttan Fun Day Parade
Manhattan, Illinois
Date to follow

Elwood Day Parade
Date to follow

Flag Wavers & Walkers needed
Call Pat 478-3147 or Deb 723-6960


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WE'RE STILL PACKING!
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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


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Thank you for supporting our Troops!



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