SCRAP for SNAP

Here's the first load of the new Scrap for SNAP money raising project being conducted by Billy McAbee. Four photos are attached. Billy sold this load today for $110.96. He previously passed out letters of introduction to neighbors and some business owners, explaining that he is collecting and selling recyclable metals, with all money going to SNAP. I signed the letters on paper with the SNAP logo in color, and asked donors to call Billy when they have something for him.

I'll check with Billy to find out how extensive he wants to make the effort, for an email announcement from myself, each of you, and others involved might get a big response in a short time. Perhaps others with trucks and/or trailers will decide to do as Billy is doing. Hopefully, we can all discuss it during next week's meeting, if there's room on the agenda. I've asked Billy to join us, if he is available.

Jack Templeton, SNAP Committee

August 10, 2011

(Photos provided by Jack)

Splash Parties Continue - July 23, 2011

Tuesday of this week included "Christmas in July" at the SNAP Splash Pad. In the photos, Parks and Recreation Department workers Staci Segler and Heather Hemming substituted for Santa in leading the games. Here they are seen attaching shaving cream beards to party-goers. The beards were then "shaved" by use of water pistols at the hand of other participants.

Christmas in July is one of four parties being conducted at the Splash Pad on consecutive Tuesdays, from 2 PM until 4 PM. Last week's party was a Hawaiian Luau. Next week, "Recreation Celebration" will be based on various sports. The first Tuesday in August will see a Mexican Fiesta. As always, events at the Splash Pad are free and open to all members of the public, without reservations.

For further information, call the Sparkman Civic Center at 256-773-2581.

Jack Templeton, SNAP Committee

Daystar Church Helps SNAP!

Lowes Heros Helping SNAP!

Lowe`s recently completed an increment of the SNAP complex

perimeter landscaping. Store Manager Lee Rogers approached the SNAP organization last summer, offering to donate a $1200 grant for landscape items and labor to install, as a Lowe`s Heroes project.

Work was completed on November 11, 2011 at a total value of $2,000 for materials and labor. This made possible

completion

of the west increment landscaping for the complex.

NAIFA Presents $3500 Donation to SNAP!

Charlie Gandy, Vice President, NAIFA, presents a $3500 check for the John Mark Stallings Special Needs Accessible Playground of Morgan County (SNAP) to Bob Francis, Project Manager.

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) - Tennessee Valley has contributed annually to SNAP since the project began in 2007 & NAIFA has donated a total of $9750 to date. Donations include proceeds from NAIFA sponsored golf benefit tournaments in 2010 and 201 and from the organization's treasury. This $3500 will be used to help construct the main entrance to the playground, scheduled for this fall.

NAIFA TVA Golf Tournament to Benefit SNAP

Here is more information about the NAIFA Tennessee Valley Golf Tournament coming up on October 3, 2011, at Burningtree Country Club - proceeds to benefit The John Mark Stallings SNAP of Morgan County.

For tickets and information, please contact the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce at 256.773.4370.

Upcoming Event - NAIFA Golf Tournament

Sign up to play today so a child can play tomorrow!

NAIFA Tennessee Valley Golf Tournament coming up on October 3, 2011, at Burningtree Country Club - proceeds to benefit The John Mark Stallings SNAP of Morgan County.

For tickets and information, please contact the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce at 256.773.4370.