Tote Notes - Totes for Tots and Teens (Project T3) Inc.

Tote Notes
Carrie Wesseler, President
ProjectT3.com
Spring 2011
T³
(812) 933-1519
Newsletter #12
Totes for Tots and Teens Update
Totes for Tots and Teens (Project T³) is a project to benefit the unfortunate, but very much
loved, children who end up in Foster Care. Project T3 has been collecting, packing and delivering
overnight bags to children going into foster care since August 2005. Project T3 has also been
collecting, packing and delivering backpacks filled with school supplies to children in the foster
care system since August 2007.
Currently, Project T3 has supplied bags to foster children in 15 Indiana Counties. Over 1,000
overnight bags and almost 2,000 backpacks have been delivered to Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio,
Franklin, Jefferson, Switzerland, Shelby, Decatur, Bartholomew, Jennings, Fayette, Jackson,
Union, Rush and Scott Counties! If you would be willing to transport bags to any of these counties
during regular business hours, please call Carrie at (812) 933-1519 or e-mail to
[email protected].
Are You Ready For
Preschool Graduation?!
We have added graduation caps to our line of Fun Crayons! These make great keepsakes and
can be made in any color!
Fun Crayons are made from used, broken crayons that would otherwise have been thrown
away. They come in all shapes and colors such as dinosaurs, tractors, animals, princess, cell
phones, etc. ALL proceeds from the sale of these crayons are used to purchase items needed
for Project T³.
We also have 20 count assorted bags for Easter, Graduation, or create your own, for $5.00
each. Many fun shapes and colors are available! You can view some of the most popular
crayons by going to ProjectT3.com and click on the “Photo Gallery” link.
ATTENTION TEATCHERS
TEATCHERS AND STUDENTS: Fun Crayons make great treats for class
parties, too!
To purchase Fun Crayons, go to ProjectT3.com and click on the “Order Fun Crayons” link.
You may also purchase them at Joan's T-Shirt Printing, Lisa's Sew & Tux or Gooseberry Flower
and Gift Shop in Batesville. Order forms are available for larger orders.
You can view Project T3 Fun Crayons on Facebook and get updates at
www.facebook.com/projectt3funcrayons.
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Last School year we filled and distributed 939 backpacks to foster
children in the Southeastern Indiana area! We are now getting
ready for this school year! Please keep your eye out for back to
school sales and special deals at stores.
If you would like to help with this program, these are the items that are still needed for the
2011-2012 school year. These items can be dropped of at any of the donation stations listed
in this newsletter.
Pencil Boxes
Pencil Pouches
1” 3-ring binders
Calculators
Notebooks
12 in. rulers
Compasses
Pencil top erasers
No. 2 pencils
Protractors
Glue Sticks
white glue
Pens (red, blue and black)
Pencil sharpeners (self enclosed)
Kid Scissors (pointed tip)
All other school supplies are well stocked for the next school year, but can be donated for the
following school year.
--For lack of storage space, we are unable to provide tissues and handy wipes to the children—
Items Needed for Overnight Bags
There are a few items that are needed more than others for the overnight bags. Some of the items
include:
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Diaries, playing cards;
Coloring books
Activity books for older children (Sudoku, crossword, word find, etc.);
Chunky crayons (2-4 years);
Small toys for the 8-11 age group (slinkies, yoyos, jump ropes, travel games, etc.)
CLEAN, excellent condition baby toys;
NEW pacifiers (still in package), size 4 or 5 diapers, travel diaper wipes, sippy cups;
NEW travel size shampoo, deodorant, soap, hand sanitizer;
NEW, packaged KIDS toothbrushes, KIDS toothpaste, hair brushes, combs;
Unused disposable cameras, small photo albums;
New or GENTLY used chapter books or young adult books (no romance novels or violent books,
please)
Please – no items with names currently written on them, no large, bulky items, no
guns, weapons or items promoting violence, no clothing, and no broken or well used
items. Keep in mind that most of the children receiving the overnight bags do not have
many nice things and we want to give them something that they will cherish and to call
their own.
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Tote Notes is printed twice a year and ads run for approximately six months. All newsletters are
distributed to the mailing list and handed out at Festivals, Bazaars and various club meetings.
Approximately 1,000 copies of each issue are made and distributed each 6 month period. Ad
space for sponsors is still $10.00 and will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis. If you would
like to sponsor a future newsletter, please call Carrie at (812) 933-1519 or email to
[email protected].
Do you or someone you know have empty office space in the Batesville area and would be willing to let
Project T3 borrow it? Unfortunately, our organization does not have the funds for renting space, but it
would be very helpful to have office space for meetings, storage of supplies and crayon making. If you
are willing to help make this dream a reality, please contact Carrie at (812) 933-1519.
Donation Stations
To donate items needed for the backpacks, overnight bags or if you have old broken crayons,
please drop them off at any of the following donation stations:
Batesville:
Guilford:
Joan's T-Shirt Printing
103 North Main Street
Sharper Image Salon
209 South Main Street
Lisa's Sew & Tux
2033 State Road 229
Kathy’s Hair Corner
319 West Pearl Street
Gary’s Wood Design
6908 N. Dearborn Rd.
Greensburg:
Versailles:
Rising Sun:
Greensburg Public Library
1110 E. Main Street
Odyssey Full Service Salon
1233 South Adams Street
June's Retreat
318 N High Street
Sunman:
Seymour:
Osgood:
FCN Bank
226 N. Meridian
Seymour Peace Lutheran Church
330 West Tipton Street
(812) 523-3838 Please call ahead
Osgood Public Library
136 West Ripley
If you are not currently on a mailing list for
this newsletter and would like to receive future
newsletters, please send an e-mail with your
name and address to [email protected]
OR
If you would like to discontinue
receiving this newsletter, please
send an e-mail with your name and
address to [email protected].
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TOTES FOR TOTS AND TEENS (PROJECT T3) INC.
GoEco! THE ULTIMATE ECO-FUNDRAISERSM
Project T3 is participating in a new fundraiser – GoEco! The Ultimate Eco-FundraiserSM. By purchasing
fantastic eco-friendly products for your family, friends, home and even your pet, you can help us raise
money – and protect the planet! We received our first check of $850!!
GoEco! The Ultimate Eco-Fundraiser is a year-round, online fundraiser. There is no deadline and
nothing to turn in. Simply use the link below to browse and purchase eco-friendly products for yourself
or as gifts. Our organization will automatically receive up to 40% of the retail price of your purchases!
It’s really that simple.
Here’s how it works:
1. Go to www.dwellsmart.com/GoEco00022
2. Purchase eco-friendly products for you, your home, friends and pets
3. Products will be shipped directly to your door
4. Up to 40% of the retail price of your purchases will automatically be credited to our
organization’s account
5. Help us spread the word! Send our unique URL above to friends and family and encourage them
to purchase products
6. Feel good about helping us and the Earth!
If you have any questions about GoEco! The Ultimate Eco-Fundraiser please contact Carrie Wesseler
at [email protected] or (812) 933-1519.
Thank you for your support!
*This is our organization’s unique URL. Only purchases made using this URL will be credited to
our account. Please use only this URL to make purchases, as purchases not made through this
URL will not be credited.
GoEco! The Ultimate Eco-Fundraiser is a service mark of Kaleidoscope Marketing Group LLC and is used
with permission.
Franklin Co. Community Foundation Inc. has awarded Project T3 $401.00 to
help with the cost of supplying children in Franklin County with a backpack and
school supplies!
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Now you can view previous issues of Tote Notes on our website!
Check out the new “Tote Notes” page at www.ProjectT3.com
Paddle Auction
Sponsorship
Thank you to our Paddle Auction Sponsors! Without them, we would not be able
to have such a wonderful and successful event!!
Vendors:
Avon - Mary Beth Dickman
Longaberger - Cindy Todd
Thirty - One Gifts - Michelle Lee
Mary Kay - Lori Maple
Tastefully Simple - Anje Sizemore
Tupperware - Cindy Flannery
Gary’s Wood Design - Gary & Jeanne Haenning
The Pampered Chef - Tricia Hutchison
Partylite Candles - Rachel West
Jewelry by Pari - Pari Daftary
Usborne Books - Barb Wilds
Scentsy Candles - Sloane Thompson
Desserts:
Sherman House
Schmidt’s Bakery
Nonna B LLC
Lil’ Anks
Where the Cookie Crumbles
Chele’s Cheesecake
Sandy Bowlus - Culinary School of Vincennes University (Rising Sun)
Businesses and Individuals:
Sherman House
St. Elmo’s Steakhouse
Mary Helen’s Bed & Breakfast
ETC
RCCF
FCN Bank
Ruth Ann’s Halmark Shop
Becky’s Best
McDonald’s
Randy’s Roadhouse
All About Hair
Ertel’s Winery
Concepts Custom Frames
Red Lobster
Cricket Ridge
Newport Aquarium
Guys & Gals Salon
The Bookshelf
Arby’s
Bob Evans
Chili’s
Gilman’s Home Center
Sharper Image Salon
Buckley’s Service Center
Batesville Pizza King
Snikkers & Peanuts
Frisch’s Restaurant
Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders
Cincinnati Reds
Stories Restaurant
Wendy’s
The Kroger Company
Gooseberry Flowers & Gifts
Daffodilly’s Floral & Gifts
Signature Designs Floral & Gifts
Marilyn’s Country Bouquet
Classic Pizza
Ison’s Family Pizza
Christian’s Kinder Laden
Brau Haus
Grand Victoria Casino & Golf
Walmart
Kings Island
Geis Electronics & Appliances
Dotty’s Bulk Food
Crafts & Occasions
Coe’s Noodles
Bedel’s Marathon
Sue Rudolf
Rosemary Rudolf
Chele’s Cheesecakes
KTS Food Mart
Tha Store Café
The Bookshelf
101 N Walnut St, Batesville, IN 47006
New Books in Stock or Order
Used Books 1/2 Price or Trade
Phone (812) 934-5800 (800) 803-4400
Fax 812-932-5800
[email protected]
Hours M-T-W-TH 10-5 FR 10-6 Sat 10-2
Your local independent booksellers
Chris and Ken Fairchild –owners
Attn: New Customers
Michelle Lee
Anje Sizemore
Independent Consultant
ID #0093646
13244 Quercus Grove Road
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Home: 812-438-2814
Cell: 812-584-2501
[email protected]
tastefullysimple.com/web/asizemore1
Mention this ad and 10% of
your order or party total will be
donated to Project T3! The
greater you party total, the
more money that will be
donated to the organization!!
Independent Thirty-One Consultant
[email protected]
www.mythirtyone.com/MichelleLee
10% off your order
when you schedule a
party with me!
812-756-1490
Signature designs
designs
floral & gifts, LLC
“Unique • Fun • Affordable”
kim dieckmann & victor sarringhaus
owners & designers
13 E. George Street, Suite A
Batesville, IN 47006
812812-932932-2238
www.signaturedesignsfloral.com
[email protected]
7935 E. State Road 46
Greensburg, IN 47240
New Point Plant
RAVER READY MIX CONCRETE, LLC
Concrete & Precast
812-662-7900
Lisa's Sew & Tux
2033 State Road 229
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-2585
Tuxedo Rental * Alterations
Over 40,000 sq. ft of boutique retail shops featuring antiques,
furniture, home décor items, collectables, artwork and much more.
Open Every Friday (11 to 6:30) Saturday (9 to 5) Sunday (11 to 5)
7 S. Eastern Avenue, Batesville, IN
www.romwebermarketplace.com
ALL ABOUT HAIR
All About Hair is All About You!
473 N. Huntersville Rd.
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 933-1150
Jungle Jump
$100/day
15’H x 13’L x 13’W
Princess Combo
$150/ day
Castle Combo
14’6” H x 15’10”L x
15’10”W
$150/day
15’H x 29’L x 13’W
Adventure Combo
Sports 5 in 1 Combo
$150/ day
$150/day
15’H x 16’L x
16’W
Wet/Dry Slide
$250/day
19’H x 38’L x 12W
15’ x 18’L x 19’W
Set up and tear Down are
Included!!!
Come in or call to reserve
for your next party!
203 W. Pearl St.
Batesville, IN, 47006
(812)932-0112
From: Project T3
c/o Carrie Wesseler
260 Coonhunters Road
Batesville, Indiana 47006
To:
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Tote Notes #12