Thursday, March 13, 2008

Officer Clarke's Early Spring Letter


Dear Supporter,

It seems like we just got back from our Ice-Fishing Trip and I am already sending out a letter for our Easter Party. The fishing was poor, but we all had a great time.

For the past 20 years I have been fishing on the other end of the lake at my camp. Now that I have sold my camp and purchased my Dad’s, I have to learn where to fish on his end of the lake. The good news is, I do know that the fishing is great when the ice is gone on Dad’s end of the Lake.

Our upcoming events include the Easter Party and our Annual Bullhead Fishing Trip. I will provide you with information on both to save from sending out another mailing.


By the way, our mailing list consists of over 2,000 businesses and individuals. The purpose of our mailings is to keep the community informed of the numerous programs offered at the Police Center and to allow folks the opportunity to assist us in making the programs possible. Please don’t feel obligated to assist us every time you receive a mailing. Most of our needs are met by 50-75 of you folks who support us at various times through out the year. Add to that several businesses and individuals who support us in a larger way and it seems the needs of our programs are almost always met.

This is a great testimony to the many wonderful people who make up our community. I truly enjoy working along side those of you who volunteer your time at our events. Many notes sent by others are stashed in a special place in my desk as meaningful keepsakes. Thank you all so much for your support.

Our Easter Party is scheduled for Thursday, March 20th, 2008 at 5:00pm. Area children come to the Police Center to color Easter Eggs and receive an Easter Basket. We cook hotdogs, hamburgers and provide drinks for everyone. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at the party. Attendance seems to grow each year. It’s a busy but fun event.
If you would like to help, you may do so by providing any of the following:

  • Hotdogs, hamburgers, rolls, chips, ketchup, drinks
  • Eggs (we need lots of eggs)
  • Easter Egg coloring kits (deluxe - allow kids to make their own designs)
  • Easter candy (we need lots of candy)
  • Easter baskets or buckets
  • Cups, plates, napkins
  • Monetary donations (enable us to purchase needed items)
  • People to assist with cooking, serving, egg coloring, set up/clean up.

Another upcoming event will be our annual Bullhead Fishing Trip to Black Lake (date in April or May TBA). Each year we take some kids to my camp on Black Lake for a weekend of bullhead fishing. If you would like to help make this trip possible, we need the following:

  • Food for the weekend
  • Fishing poles, line, hooks, sinkers, worms, minnows etc.
  • Lantern fuel, mantels, propane
  • Donations to help pay for gas (transportation) and any other items needed

If you would like some bullhead, let me know and we will bring you back a few. Also anyone interested in coming along on this trip to assist with the transportation, fishing, cooking, cleaning, etc. please contact me. We can always use the extra help.

In closing I have some more good news. One of our recently completed a Web Design course at Syracuse University, and created a new Web Site for the Police Center. These new sites have been designed to improve communications with you and ease access to the services we offer. New features include:

  • Services: Obtain a report, register a bike, etc.
  • News: Read the latest as soon as it is posted in our new Blog, which appears right on the home page. Have something to contribute? Let us know.
  • Event Info: An Event Calendar and Event Photos, a selection of our latest pics. One click takes you to our photo sharing site where you can see more;
  • Info on How to Join Us: Ways to get more involved with us;
  • Contact us via email or a form, and get on the mailing list - it saves us postage!
  • Maps and directions to the Police Center available with one click.

Check it out:

www.northsidepolice.com.

Thank you, for your support with our youth programs. Together we are making a difference in the lives of area children.

Sincerely,

James K. Clarke
Police Officer
North Community Police Center


Editor's Note: This letter was revised from one mailed to supporters today. Read more about the Ice-Fishing Trip, or view photos here.

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