Montana ~ and the Bitterroot National Forest ~ have been asked to provide the
Capitol Christmas Tree for 2008.
Finding the perfect Christmas tree to celebrate the holidays is an American tradition
shared by many, but it can be a daunting task. So imagine trying to find the perfect
Christmas tree to display in front of the nation’s Capitol.
This is the task the Bitterroot National Forest, headquartered in Hamilton, Montana
faces, as it prepares to host the 2008 Capitol Christmas Tree.
Asking a National Forest to provide “the People’s Tree” as the Capitol Tree is often
called, is a tradition that started in 1970. Each year since then, a different National
Forest and the State in which the Forest is located, are asked provide The Tree, and
all of the trimmings as a gift to our nation.
We have the opportunity to showcase all that is special about Montana ~ the beauty
of her natural resources, the products & services of her businesses, the richness of
her cultures, and the talents & generosity of her people.
While our primary task is to provide a magnificent 60+ foot tree for the Capitol, we
also need to provide:
- 70+ smaller trees, for congressional offices and agency & organizations
headquarters throughout D.C..
- 5000+ handmade ornaments.
- Community events, Receptions, Parades, & Soirees, here in Montana and in D.C.,
Along the way, we’ll have the chance to promote civic involvement & pride, enhance
existing partnerships and create a few new ones, and celebrate the richness of our
natural resources and the talents & generosity of all Montanans.
Ways to Get Involved
The diversity of opportunities to get involved is nearly unlimited, as are the type and
number of partners ~ businesses, organizations, individuals ~ who are needed to
ensure the success of this project.
You can…
- Help sponsor “The Tree”.
- Sponsor one of the companion trees destined for specific offices in D.C..
- Coordinate the creation and collection of handmade ornaments.
- Host a celebration as The Tree travels through your community.
- Participate in fundraising and partnership development.
We invite you to join us! Peruse the pages of our website then contact Nan
Christianson at the Bitterroot National Forest at (406) 363-7113 or any one of our
other planning team members to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Capitol Christmas Tree for 2008.
Finding the perfect Christmas tree to celebrate the holidays is an American tradition
shared by many, but it can be a daunting task. So imagine trying to find the perfect
Christmas tree to display in front of the nation’s Capitol.
This is the task the Bitterroot National Forest, headquartered in Hamilton, Montana
faces, as it prepares to host the 2008 Capitol Christmas Tree.
Asking a National Forest to provide “the People’s Tree” as the Capitol Tree is often
called, is a tradition that started in 1970. Each year since then, a different National
Forest and the State in which the Forest is located, are asked provide The Tree, and
all of the trimmings as a gift to our nation.
We have the opportunity to showcase all that is special about Montana ~ the beauty
of her natural resources, the products & services of her businesses, the richness of
her cultures, and the talents & generosity of her people.
While our primary task is to provide a magnificent 60+ foot tree for the Capitol, we
also need to provide:
- 70+ smaller trees, for congressional offices and agency & organizations
headquarters throughout D.C..
- 5000+ handmade ornaments.
- Community events, Receptions, Parades, & Soirees, here in Montana and in D.C.,
Along the way, we’ll have the chance to promote civic involvement & pride, enhance
existing partnerships and create a few new ones, and celebrate the richness of our
natural resources and the talents & generosity of all Montanans.
Ways to Get Involved
The diversity of opportunities to get involved is nearly unlimited, as are the type and
number of partners ~ businesses, organizations, individuals ~ who are needed to
ensure the success of this project.
You can…
- Help sponsor “The Tree”.
- Sponsor one of the companion trees destined for specific offices in D.C..
- Coordinate the creation and collection of handmade ornaments.
- Host a celebration as The Tree travels through your community.
- Participate in fundraising and partnership development.
We invite you to join us! Peruse the pages of our website then contact Nan
Christianson at the Bitterroot National Forest at (406) 363-7113 or any one of our
other planning team members to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
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