The Poteau Chamber of Commerce & The City of Poteau
Presents
The 7th Annual City Wide Trash Off
News Release
March 30, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Poteau Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 918-647-9178
Email: adminpoteauchamber@windstream.net
Warmer weather is here and it’s time for you to gather your family, friends, co-workers, club members, church members, just get as many as you can to help participate in the 2011 7th Annual City Wide Trash Off! If it’s possible to make a party out of picking up trash, the Chamber of Commerce will figure out how to do it. Evidence of that is seen in the growth of the event since 2005. That first year four people participated. Last year almost 500 people participated and we collected over 400 bags of trash. We are hoping to increase those numbers again this year. Food, camaraderie among team-mates, and a little friendly competition for awards, make the work day fun.
The nice weather is already calling people outside. And the changing landscape, the greener grass and flowers popping up everywhere, makes the need to pick up trash more apparent. The Chamber of Commerce has already been getting calls about the Annual Trash-Off, and the Beautification Committee is excited about the community’s interest.
This year’s event is April 16th. Check-in will begin at 9:00am in the parking lot in front of Strike-A-Lot Lanes. Donuts and juice will be available at check-in. Community State Bank will be grilling and serving hot-dogs for lunch, beginning about 11:30am. Each participant will receive a ticket for a free hot-dog, chips, and a drink. Awards will be given after the teams have returned and bags have been tallied.
There are several ways you can help. Organize a team from your business, club, sports team, church, family, or friends. Or just participate as an individual. If you can’t get out-doors to help, pray for good weather and safety for all the participants. While the need to pick up trash is the most pressing, helping with check-in, serving lunch, tallying bags, and providing financial support is needed, too.
To register or volunteer to help, call the Chamber of Commerce office (918-647-9178). Volunteers can request to pick up designated areas, but please check with chamber office to make sure those areas are not already assigned or requested. To register, you can download your entry forms below and return it to the Poteau Chamber.
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