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MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE FUND Meeting the Basic Needs of Olathe’s Children The Olathe Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund is not only a shining symbol of hope and help for those in need, but a highly- visible demonstration of our fundamental commitment to our children. That commitment has unified our community and allowed us to accomplish amazing things together. Because of compassionate, giving hearts united across our city, the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund has exceeded $1 million raised for local charities since 2007. We are celebrating this incredible milestone because of your generosity and support for the vital organizations who serve Olathe kids. 2017 Goal: $165,000 How can you help? Make a donation: Your donation will directly benefit the charities selected and provide critical support for children, such as food, shelter, and clothing. Involve your neighbors: Hold a community event like a bake or garage sale where all proceeds are donated to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund. Attend an event: The events listed are great opportunities to connect, or volunteer. Spread the word: Follow us on facebook and share this information with your coworkers, neighbors, friends, and family. Thank you for the many ways you make a difference in Olathe. Your donation will help strengthen the support of wonderful charities as they serve our city and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need our help the most. Warm wishes, Michael E. Copeland Mayor SAVE THE DATE! DONATE! CHAMBER COFFEE @ CITY HALL Thursday, October 5 at 9:00am DINING OUT WITH KIDS October 11, 18, 25 & November 1 Participating Olathe Restaurants listed at www.olathemctf.org CELEBRATE OLATHE TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL Friday, October 27, 6:00pm Olathe Community Center EGGSTRAVAGANZA November 15, First Seating, 5:30pm Olathe First Watch MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST November 17, 6:30am MNU Cook Center MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING December 1, 6:00pm Olathe Community Center Check: Make payable to: Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund Mail To: City of Olathe Office of the Mayor P.O. Box 768 Olathe, Kansas 66051-0768 Online: www.olathemctf.org *All donations are tax deductible @OlatheMCTF © Inclusion Connections © Catholic Charities
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MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDMeeting the Basic Needs of Olathe’s Children
The Olathe Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund is not only a shining symbol of hope and help for those in need, but a highly-visible demonstration of our fundamental commitment to our children. That commitment has unified our community and allowed us to accomplish amazing things together. Because of compassionate, giving hearts united across our city, the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund has exceeded $1 million raised for local charities since 2007. We are celebrating this incredible milestone because of your generosity and support for the vital organizations who serve Olathe kids.
2017 Goal: $165,000 How can you help?
Make a donation: Your donation will directly benefit the charities selected and provide critical support for children, such as food, shelter, and clothing.
Involve your neighbors: Hold a community event like a bake or garage sale where all proceeds are donated to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund.
Attend an event: The events listed are great opportunities to connect, or volunteer.
Spread the word: Follow us on facebook and share this information with your coworkers, neighbors, friends, and family.
Thank you for the many ways you make a difference in Olathe. Your donation will help strengthen the support of wonderful charities as they serve our city and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need our help the most.
Warm wishes,
Michael E. CopelandMayor
SAVE THE DATE!
DONATE!
CHAMBER COFFEE @ CITY HALLThursday, October 5 at 9:00am
DINING OUT WITH KIDSOctober 11, 18, 25 & November 1Participating Olathe Restaurants listed at www.olathemctf.org
CELEBRATE OLATHE TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAILFriday, October 27, 6:00pmOlathe Community Center
EGGSTRAVAGANZANovember 15, First Seating, 5:30pmOlathe First Watch
MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST November 17, 6:30amMNU Cook Center
MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING December 1, 6:00pm Olathe Community Center
Check: Make payable to: Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund
Mail To: City of OlatheOffice of the MayorP.O. Box 768Olathe, Kansas 66051-0768
Online: www.olathemctf.org *All donations are tax deductible
@OlatheMCTF
© Inclusion Connections© Catholic Charities
MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE FUND • 2017 BOARD MEMBERSMichael E. CopelandHonorary Chairman Mayor, City of Olathe
Jim RogalaChairpersonFarmers Insurance
Ed RocheVice ChairpersonStrategy, LLC
Scott CaseEnterprise Bank & Trust
Michelle CormackGARMIN
Brad CornellOlathe Chamber of Commerce
Dwight DouglasQTS
Dr. Erin DuganOlathe Public Schools
Sandy FeeneyFeeney’s Hallmark
Dana KetterlingAssociation of Chamber of Commerce Executives
Brent McCuneCOBLE MCCUNE Wealth Management
Jeremy McEverTVH Parts Co.
David NelsonHoneywell International
Ruth NelsonOlathe Evening Optimist Club
Darren OdumOlathe Health System
Harlan ParkerHarlan C. Parker Insurance Agency
Jeff RouseChick-fil-A
Bill ShaferFirst Watch Restaurants
Lori TinklerNational Board for Respiratory Care
Beverly WittenbornOlathe Noon Optimist Club
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City • Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) • Catholic Charities • Children’s Shoe Fund • El Centro • Health Partnership Clinic • Inclusion Connections • Johnson County Christmas Bureau • Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network • KidsTLC • KVC Kansas • Lakemary Center • Mission Southside • Olathe Public Schools Foundation • Preferred Family Healthcare • SAFEHOME • Salvation Army
100% of Your Donation Benefits Olathe Children
2017 Beneficiaries
Giving Olathe Children Hopefor a Brighter TomorrowTrystan is a Senior at a one of the Olathe High Schools. He began receiving a Mission Southside Backsnack in 6th Grade. He lives at an apartment complex that Mission Southside visits regularly. Through our relationship there we got to know his family.
Trystan became part of the Service and Discovery Club and volunteered for Mission Southside every Wednesday for 8 hours during the summer. He wanted to give back. He told us that so many times the backsnack he received in Middle School was the only food their family would have for sometimes 4 days! He said that his whole family would share it. They depended on the food he received because his single mom worked so hard to earn money for rent, and sometime they would not have enough for food.
He was a blessing to us this summer. He helped deliver furniture to families in need, pack backsnacks, and he would do odd jobs around the mission.
- Mission Southside
©Mission Southside
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