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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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