Rotary Club of Conifer

Building Goodwill and Better Friendships

The People’s Tree

Where Christmas Trees Began

The People’s Tree

An American Tradition

For almost 50 years it has represented an annual gift to

Americans, building goodwill and making better friendships.

The People’s Tree

More Than A Tree

Our theme,

“Celebrating our Great Outdoors”

Our message, “Healthy Forests are the key to enjoying our recreational opportunities on our National Forests”

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,How steadfast are your branches!Your boughs are green in summer's climeAnd through the snows of wintertime.O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,How steadfast are your branches!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,What happiness befalls me when oft  at joyous Christmas-timeYour form inspires my song and rhyme.O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,What happiness befalls me

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,Your boughs can teach a lessonThat constant faith and hope sublimeLend strength and comfort through all time.O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,Your boughs can teach a lesson.

Involving our citizens

Song Contest Judged by Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers keyboardist Chuck Leavell

Art contest judged by Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Colorado’s “Ansel Adams” John Fielder

Our Interact Club, getting creative!1000 down, 4,000 to go

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Will it build good will and better friendships?

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Touching communities:

46 stops along the route,

Quarter million people

Extensive media coverage

Engaging Rotarians

Along the way, festivities will take

place in cities across the country.

The People’s Tree

So how does the Rotary Club of Conifer take the lead for the 2012 US Capitol Christmas Tree?Participating in local events to raise awareness

Reaching out to clubs across the country

Engaging Interact Clubs in on site activities

Toys for Tots collection efforts

Outdoor activities provided by Rotary Youth leaders

Other ideas?

Building Good Will and Better

Friendships

The People’s Tree