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The annual Crop Walk helps
to feed millions of starving people across the globe each year. Your
community and country ask for your help to better the world for
everyone. Please support us in our quest to help all those in need in
various regions of the world.
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| Committee Members |
There was a very active group of committee members
who present new ideas, raise money through fund raisers,assume different
responsibilities, and continue to help organize and stimulate the walk. |
| Honorary Chairperson |
Mr. Rob Tracy inspired the Rome Rotary Club and
area businesses. |
| Rev. O'Meara Dedication |
The Weed and Seed Program placed a plaque on a
flower box at the Memorial Garden. A ceremony was attended by approximately
50 people including Rev. O'Meara's Family, City Officials, Weed and Seed
committee members, and members of the community. |
| Website |
Thank you to Matt Linderman and Randa Ratazzi for creating and
posting the web site. This site is www.fpresbyt.com/Missions/CROP |
| Poster Contest |
There were 132 posters. Choosing winners continues to be
more and more difficult. |
| Media Coverage |
Regent Broadcasting donated air time for many public announcements,
Connie Marcus was on WKTV News at 5, WIBX interviewed Sue Hanson , and Mike Jones helped
with entertaining the walkers at the opening ceremonies with funding from Centrex
Clinical Laboratories. |
| Food Items |
At least 600 lbs of non-perishable food items were donated. Bring your
can to work day stimulated area residents to bring in food to City Hall, Rome Fire Dept.,
and the Red Cross. Many walkers also contributed on the day of the walk. |
| T-shirts |
250 donated by Engelbert's, Rome Strip Steel, Con Med, Rome Sentinel,
Fidelis Care of NY, and the Medical Staff at Rome Memorial Hospital. |
| Opening Ceremonies |
The Life Teen Band played, the YCCC Jazz Voices Ensemble sang,
and the ROTC Honor Guard presented the colors while Sarah Pritchard sang the National Anthem. |
| Walkers |
Over 500 walkers walked to the rhythm of the RFA Marching Band. |
| Money |
As of today, Church World Services will receive $30,500. This is another all-time
high. The support of this community leaves me speechless. Miracles do happen if we let them.
The committee, businesses, organizations, the many churches, schools, youth, city hall, and many
individuals have all come together to benefit those who are challenged each day for a morsel of
food or a clean drink of water. You have blessed many because you are a caring people and caring
community. May God continue to bless you with His many gifts so you may share your bounties and
make a difference.
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