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Wednesday, 18 May 2016 20:16

Trees for the Less Fortunate

Overview	This project eases the effects of poverty during the Christmas season by donating live Christmas trees. Screening is done by the Food Bank who give out "Vouchers" to qualified families that are redeemed at the JCI Tree lot. The project also sells trees to the general public to raise funds for the chapter.
Value to Membership	JCI Members learn how to operate a small retail business from start to finish.
Past Chairs	2003 - Jeremy Voss 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - Aaron De Mille 2007 - Syd Bolton 2008 - Brenda De Mille 2009 - Aaron De Mille 2010 - James Hood 2011 - James Hood 2012 - Shawn Stemmler 2013 - Shawn Stemmler 2014 - N/A 2015 - N/A 2016 - N/A
Budget	~$15,000
Skills Learned	Salesforce Management, Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Cash Handling, Marketing

Published in Community Development