MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
CHICAGO SLAUGHTER FOOTBALL MILTARY APPRECIATION NIGHT
SARGES BIRTHDAY / MILITARY APPRECATION
FRIDAY, MAY 18 @ 7:05 PM
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!
Join us in celebrating Sarge's Birthday on Saturday, May 18 as the Slaughter take on the Reading Express. Watch for Sarge's friends who will dance and play games with Sarge. As we celebrate Sarge's birthday, we will also honor all Military Branches.
A Military Drive to benefit Operation Care Package will take place on the concourse.
Bring Care Package itmes for the Troops & Enjoy a great Indoor Football game
Located at the Sears Centre Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

SHOP N DROP HELP NEEDED 2012

Volunteers Needed For Tag Days ~ Shop N Drops

Dates to be annouced soon br>
Days are Normally on Saturdays 9-3 or 4
Can you give 2 to 4 hours?
.Want to do a tag day in your area for OCP?
Your group CAN make a difference

Help us raise much needed postage funds and or collect care package items

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

SOLDIER BOOK DRIVE
Please join the drive and help send a taste of home to our deployed Troops.
Click on the banner or the link below and order a copy of
A Soldier's Inheritance ~ Your Future Demands Greatness.

Just select Operation Care Package at the shipping section of your order.
Your order will be shipped to us and added to the Care Packages for our Troops.

Special thanks to Jacob Roecker for your service and for this wonderful book.
http://libertyhawk.net/A_Soldiers_Inheritance/Donate.html

LET NO HERO BE FORGOTTEN

Yellow Ribbon Vigil

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban
in Afghanistan on June 30, 2009 and is still a POW.
We offer him our love and support.
Please keep Bowe and all our Troops in your thoughts and prayers.
To learn more visit
http://www.effortsfromagratefulnation.com

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 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!

Volunteers Needed!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY FOR OUR TROOPS

Saturday October 22, 2011
Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of helping others.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOO!
HOW?
Do a collection for OCP
Come help volunteer on this day
Hold a Benefit for OCP
Have your school or class write letters for our troops
Please help pay it forward
They are on the front lines for you and me!
Questions? Sign up your team?
Contact Debbie 815-723-6960
Or Pat 815-954-7438

We appreciate your support!

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Saturday - December 15, 2012
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 20th for the 2012 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 Saturday December 15th
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
4,100 wreaths were sponsored for Abraham Lincoln 2011
There are 25,000 of our Nations Heros Buried there
We have a long way to go
We need a wreath for every grave & cannot do it without your help

http://www.operationcarepackages.org/Christmas/WreathsAcrossAmerica.html
Thank You.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS STOCKING

We have extended this campaign year round.
Handmade Christmas Stockings being accepted through Nov. 5, 2011

Regular size stockings please, no specific pattern available.
TROOP DRAWSTRING BAGS

Due to an overwhleming response to the 'GALLON' size
We are not accepting those at this time, however
We will be taking small bags year round
Small Drawstring Bags

Below is a pattern that can be used. which is approximate
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 ~ Small 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

STAMP'N FOR THE TROOPS

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 ~

UPCOMING PARADES

Manhattan Irish Fest Parade
March 2012
Parade Walkers / Riders needed
Volunteers needed to work a 3 hour shift at Irish Fest for OCP

Sales of St Pastricks day raffle tickets and collection help needed
Raffle Tickets for Sale Now!
$5. each or 5 for $20.00
1st place is $1000. there are also 20 other prizes from local venodrs & businesses.
Manhattan, Illinois

Manahttan Fun Day Parade
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 on Wednesdays 10 till 3
Please call ahead for certain days
815-723-6960 leave a message, I work full time.

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!