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Give Back Day 2012 – Stowe     
What a day!

This year’s Camp Ta-Kum-Ta proved more special and, I believe, more rewarding than our previous two Give Back Days at the Camp. Not only do we have the day’s events and processes down very well, which made the PSMS Team more productive than ever, but we had a visit from Grace, a long time “camper” at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. Grace helped us remember our own blessings and very quietly reminded us why Camp Ta-Kum-Ta occupies a very special place in the hearts of our company.

Around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday night I found myself more physically and emotionally drained than ever, but also feeling so blessed to work with such a terrific group of people who worked incredibly hard and have huge hearts! Given the comments I received throughout the day today, I know many of you felt the same way.

Thanks to the awesome team from PSMS Stowe that made the day so special. You’re amazing and I thoroughly enjoy working, and laughing, with each and every one of you. The team from Stowe:

Kevin & Allison Lane    Dominique Couture      
Victor Vesnaver Lee St. Onge   
Matt Lane       Rick Downing   
Susan Beattie   Tammy McGuriman
Mark Bevis      Jim Osborne    
Michelle LaBarge        Sandy Reeks    
Brian Campbell  Steve & Stephanie Cunningham   
Rob & Jen Selwah        Alan Ouellette 
Earl Walters    Chris & Andrea Donahue 
Charlie Castor  Kim Ferrer     
Melissa & Mike Manley   Amanda Wisell  
Tricia Majetich Maureen McLaughlin     
Ahmad Abdel-Mawgood            
Dave McGuriman and Kevin Rett deserve an extra “shout out.” Dave and Kevin signed up for Give Back Day, but needed to stay behind to assist with the LVOC telephone and network outage. Thanks, guys, for volunteering to go to the Camp, but then staying behind to take care of some critical PSMS issues.

And, finally, a hearty thanks to Dominique, Melissa, Tricia, and Michelle for helping plan and execute various parts of the event and making the day a complete success. Another well-executed day, thanks to your efforts.

A number of people have asked me about helping plan next year’s event, and we already received a number of great ideas to help make the day even more special. If you want to help plan next year’s event, please let Dominique know as soon as possible. We welcome your ideas. Also, we may have a few interim events throughout the summer if people have an interest.

Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again for your generosity and hard work!

Larry

CEO Par Springer Miller Systems

Thank YOU all for helping us raise more than $142,000 for the kids of Camp Ta-Kum-Ta during our 13th annual Camp Ta-Kum-Ta thon this week!

And a special thank you to Jon Brooks, Mark Knight and everyone at Hall Communications for all they do to help make this event a huge success for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta each year.

Camp Ta-Kum-Ta had a very successful Third day at the KOOL 105 Ta-Kum-Ta Thon, raising $15,900.60…. Be sure to listen in tomorrow from 5am-10am and make your donation …. It’s KOOL to send a kid to camp!!!

It’s time again to spread a little holiday cheer to some children who could use your help. It’s time for our 13th Annual Camp Ta-Kum-Ta-Thon on KOOL 105!

Camp Ta-Kum-Ta is a year-round camp for children from Vermont and New York who have, or have had cancer. There is never a charge to the family of the child, instead all camp expenses are covered by donations from supporters like YOU.

By contributing to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta you can impact the lives of courageous children and ensure that every eligible child has the opportunity to come to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.…..YOU have the ability to ensure that these children get the opportunity to create lifelong memories at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. 

FIVE simple ways to make your donation during December 12-16, 2011 and give these children a chance to simply be a kid again….

• Call in your donation into KOOL 105 between 5am and 10am,  (802) 863-1051 or 1-800-501-9565
• Make an online donation on the event website at www.takumta.org
• Bring your donation to the KOOL station located at 70 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403
• Stop by Bill McBride’s Subaru in Plattsburgh and drop off your donation, located at 5101 US Ave, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
• Create your own fundraising page and ask your friends, family and co-workers to join you by making a donation to this great cause! Start fundraising TODAY at www.takumta.org

We look forward to your support December 12-16, 2011 as we talk with the Campers, the Staff, and the Volunteers who make Camp Ta-Kum-Ta such a special place!

For questions, contact Jon Brooks & Mark Knight at KOOL 105,

kool105@wkol.com …or… (802) 863-1051 or 1-800-501-9565

Camp Ta-Kum-Ta had a very successful second day at the KOOL 105 Ta-Kum-Ta Thon, raising $20,785…. Be sure to listen in tomorrow from 5am-10am and make your donation …. It’s KOOL to send a kid to camp!!!

It’s time again to spread a little holiday cheer to some children who could use your help. It’s time for our 13th Annual Camp Ta-Kum-Ta-Thon on KOOL 105!

Camp Ta-Kum-Ta is a year-round camp for children from Vermont and New York who have, or have had cancer. There is never a charge to the family of the child, instead all camp expenses are covered by donations from supporters like YOU.

By contributing to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta you can impact the lives of courageous children and ensure that every eligible child has the opportunity to come to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.…..YOU have the ability to ensure that these children get the opportunity to create lifelong memories at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. 

FIVE simple ways to make your donation during December 12-16, 2011 and give these children a chance to simply be a kid again….

• Call in your donation into KOOL 105 between 5am and 10am,  (802) 863-1051 or 1-800-501-9565
• Make an online donation on the event website at www.takumta.org
• Bring your donation to the KOOL station located at 70 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403
• Stop by Bill McBride’s Subaru in Plattsburgh and drop off your donation, located at 5101 US Ave, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
• Create your own fundraising page and ask your friends, family and co-workers to join you by making a donation to this great cause! Start fundraising TODAY at www.takumta.org

We look forward to your support December 12-16, 2011 as we talk with the Campers, the Staff, and the Volunteers who make Camp Ta-Kum-Ta such a special place!

For questions, contact Jon Brooks & Mark Knight at KOOL 105,

kool105@wkol.com …or… (802) 863-1051 or 1-800-501-9565

Camp Ta-Kum-Ta had a very successful first day at the KOOL 105 Ta-Kum-Ta Thon, raising $31,132…. Be sure to listen in tomorrow from 5am-10am and make your donation …. It’s KOOL to send a kid to camp!!!

It’s time again to spread a little holiday cheer to some children who could use your help. It’s time for our 13th Annual Camp Ta-Kum-Ta-Thon on KOOL 105!

Camp Ta-Kum-Ta is a year-round camp for children from Vermont and New York who have, or have had cancer. There is never a charge to the family of the child, instead all camp expenses are covered by donations from supporters like YOU.

By contributing to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta you can impact the lives of courageous children and ensure that every eligible child has the opportunity to come to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.…..YOU have the ability to ensure that these children get the opportunity to create lifelong memories at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. 

FIVE simple ways to make your donation during December 12-16, 2011 and give these children a chance to simply be a kid again….

• Call in your donation into KOOL 105 between 5am and 10am,  (802) 863-1051 or 1-800-501-9565
• Make an online donation on the event website at www.takumta.org
• Bring your donation to the KOOL station located at 70 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403
• Stop by Bill McBride’s Subaru in Plattsburgh and drop off your donation, located at 5101 US Ave, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
• Create your own fundraising page and ask your friends, family and co-workers to join you by making a donation to this great cause! Start fundraising TODAY at www.takumta.org

We look forward to your support December 12-16, 2011 as we talk with the Campers, the Staff, and the Volunteers who make Camp Ta-Kum-Ta such a special place!

 For questions, contact Jon Brooks & Mark Knight at KOOL 105,

kool105@wkol.com …or… (802) 863-1051 or 1-800-501-9565

It’s KOOL To Send A Kid To Camp Ta-Kum-Ta!

• Call in your donation into KOOL 105 between 5am and 10am, (802) 863-1051 or 1-800-501-9565
• Make an online donation on the event website by clicking here 
• Bring your donation to the KOOL 105, located at 70 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403
• Stop by Bill McBride’s Subaru in Plattsburgh and drop off your donation, located at 5101 US Ave, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
• Create your own fundraising page and ask your friends, family and co-workers to join you by making a donation to this great cause! Click here to Start fundraising TODAY!
• Check out some of these ideas, or brainstorm your own idea — and get started today! Let Jon & Mark know what you’ve got going on and we’ll help spread the word!

The 2011 Community Excellence Award, given to an individual for his or her unique service to the community, was presented to Patrick Gallivan, vice president for institutional advancement at St. Michael’s College in Colchester.

“Tonight’s recipient has given countless hours of his time, over many years, to numerous community organizations,” Grimes said. “Because of his efforts, our region is a much better place to live and work.”

In addition, he has served as chairman of the board of Burlington College, where he was “instrumental in their re-accreditation process,” Grimes said. Gallivan has volunteered at Camp Ta Kum Ta in South Hero, which provides programs for children with cancer and their families, for more than 15 years.

“He has served as a camp volunteer and was instrumental in helping them move from Colchester to South Hero,” Grimes said of Gallivan. “He has organized volunteer groups to help with needed projects and is always right there, with paint brush in hand, to get the work done.”

Gallivan said: “The things we all do collectively make us better as individuals.”

 http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20111109/NEWS01/111108026/AllEarth-Renewables-earns-Business-Year-?odyssey=nav%7Chead

This season, Clarkson’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have chosen to partner with Camp Ta-Kum-Ta through a program called Goals for Good. They will raise money for Camp by way of the goals that they score this season.

Visit their website to make your donation TODAY!!!!

http://goalsforgood.org/clarkson