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~JANUARY-2010~ Edit Text

GIRL SCOUT
Cookie Kickoff!
 
WHEN:    Saturday, January 2, 2010
TIME:      2:45PM Kickoff Begins
WHERE:  Allstate Arena
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By the Invitation of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, MOMS will be there to share the hand-in-hand friendship and support of our Troops by the Girl Scouts, while kicking off our Valentines Campaign, "Hearts for A Hero"!
Thank You Girl Scouts! Edit Text
MOMS OPEN HOUSE!
 
WHEN:    Thursday, January 28, 2010
TIME:      3:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE:  MOMS New Facility At:
                 624 Davy Lane
                 Wilmington, IL 60481
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The Volunteers of MOMS "Serve those Who Serve", our Men and Women of the U.S. Armed Forces, whom give each day with honor, sacrifice and selflessness for each of our Freedoms, our America.
We invite everyone from the Public to our Corporate friends to join us as we share our vision and explore the
Mission of MOMS in our new facility. 
Who are we?  Want to Volunteer? 
Why and how do we do what we do? 
We look forward to sharing the work of our
charitable organization with you! Edit Text

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~THANK YOU~ to each of the Llama's AND N.A.L.L.!
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N.A.L.L. (Llama, Llama's)
"SUPER BOWL SUNDAY"
 
WHEN:     Sunday, February 7, 2010
TIME:       3:00PM-11:00PM
WHERE:   Jameson's Pub             
                 [Click Above to Link!]
                            2755 Black Road
                 Joliet, IL 60435
                 Tel: 815-729-0000
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2010 N.A.L.L.
Super Bowl Charity Party!
 
Thank you to Comedian Matt Drufke for donating your time as the N.A.L.L. Official Announcer & MC along with a big thanks to Jameson's Pub for the donation of your Venue!  This second Annual Event benefited local Charities to include OPERATION: MOMS Cookies, Little Hands/Big Hearts, Joliet Hospice & Lambs Fold!  Our thanks to the Llama's for their continued outreach and support to their communities, bringing much to many with great works of heart and hands!
 
 FROM MOMS to the N.A.L.L. Board and each of the Event Sponsors ... A BIG THANK YOU for your continued and generous support of our Military Men and Women...OUR TROOPS!

~FEBRUARY-2010~
 
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OPERATION: MOMS
"Thats' Italian" Spaghetti
Dinner FUNDRAISER
 
WHEN:     Saturday,
                 February 20, 2010
TIME:       4PM-7:30PM
WHERE:   VFW Malcolm J. Mayo
                  Post No. 5422
                  557 W. Baltimore St.
                  Wilmington, Illinois
CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE!!!
Our great thanks to all who attended
...an evening of outreach and our communities coming together in
support and caring for our Military Men and Women and the Mission of MOMS!
A special thanks to the Wilmington VFW for their continued support, 
outstanding contributions to our Mission and this Event! 
AND to the Volunteers of MOMS...
dedicated with heart, passion and caring to the Men and Women of the U.S. Armed Forces,
THANK YOU!

~MARCH-2010~
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~Charity Benefit~
Hosted By:
Members of Will Co A.B.A.T.E
&
ZELMO'S Full Moon Saloon
 
WHEN:     Saturday, March 27, 2010
TIME:       3:00PM-10:00PM
WHERE:   ZELMO's
                 1117 Plainfield Road
                 Joliet, IL 60435
ENTERTAINMENT BY:
"GROUND CONTROL"
Special Appearance By:
The RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES
AND...A belated
"WELCOME HOME"!
$10.00 Cover at Door
Proceeds to Benefit
OPERATION: MOMS Cookies Inc.
For more info, Contact:
Barb@ 815-919-7870
  Thank You Will Co A.B.A.T.E., ZELMO's and Warriors Watch for your outreach and generous support to the Mission of MOMS!

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~APRIL-2010~
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2010 "HONOREE" of the Year
UPS Freight: United Parcel Service
Recipient of MOMS
2009 "Guardian"Award
Thank You for the great honor of your 
Partnership and support...In MOMS Mission to
"Serve Those Who Serve"!
 
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OPERATION: MOMS
Cookies Inc., NFP
MOMS 2010 4th Annual
Benefit For
"Our Heroes"2010
 
WHEN:     Saturday, April 10, 2010
TIME:       5:30PM-10:00PM
WHERE:  American Legion
                GARDNER, IL
THANK YOU
From
ALL At
OPERATION: MOMS
Cookies Inc., NFP

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"NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK"
April 18-April 24th
This week we celebrate Volunteers...
For the Great Work that YOU do, with your gifts of
TIME, TALENT, and CARING!
*****     *****     *****
"ENERGY for the Community" with
Exelon Volunteers!
4:00PM-8:00PM - THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd
 
THANK YOU Exelon for your precious gift of Volunteerism... 
Providing comfort and strength in communities across the nation...
FOR and TO Our TROOPS across the Globe at MOMS!
*****     *****     *****

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~MAY-2010~
 
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~TOUCH-A-TRUCK~
MAY 1 & 2, 2010
Saturday & Sunday:  9AM-2:00PM
Godley Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Rt. 53 & Kankakee St. - Godley, Illinois
All Proceeds to Benefit OPERATION: MOMS Cookies Inc.
Click on Touch-A-Truck Logo above to Connect to Festival Website!
VISIT MOMS Event BOOTH...Write a card or letter to our Troops!
Bring YOUR In-Kind Donation of Personal Size Wet Ones or 
 Toothpaste in lieu of Monetary Donation Admission FOR OUR TROOPS! 
 
CAR & MOTORCYLE SHOWS on Historic U.S. Route 66! 
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Exelon Nuclear's Fishing for a Cure Bass Tournament Sold Out

Don Dziedzina on 04.16.10 at 2:21 PM

Been involved in the outdoors for 40 years. I have been writing outdoor columns for over 25. I am the producer and host of the Illinois Outoors TV Show and CoHost of the Fishing Line and Outdoor Radio Show.

 

Good news for Operation MOM's Cookies.  Sad news for those who want to fish the tournament.  This just came in.  Please consider bringing the kids out for the kids tournament where there is still plenty of room.

 

BRACEVILLE, Ill. (April 16, 2010) - For the first time in tournament history, Exelon Nuclear's "Fishing for a Cure" reached its maximum participation limit of 100 boats, which guarantees Operations MOMS Cookies, Inc. a minimum $10,000 donation.  Although space in the bass fishing tournament is sold out, organizations and individuals can still make a donation to support American troops. There's also still plenty of room for young anglers at the children's tournament being held that same day (Saturday, May 22) at the Godley Park District.

"This year's event has generated a lot of excitement," said Braidwood Site Vice President Amir Shahkarami. "Selling out five weeks in advance of the tournament shows how anxious the anglers are to support our deployed American troops."

Operation MOMS Cookies, Inc. is based in Wilmington, Ill. and is a not-for-profit organization that strives to promote patriotism and community activism in programs aimed at uplifting the morale of deployed service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Operation MOMS Cookies, Inc. coordinates welcomes and send offs, phone home programs and "Box of Home" and "Buddy Box" care package mailings for American troops.

The "Fishing for a Cure" tournament will be held on Saturday, May 22. The bass tournament will commence from Braidwood Lake's Kankakee Road (South) Ramp.

The children's tournament is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $5 per child. More information on the children's tournament is available on the Internet at www.exeloncorp.com/programs/fishing.

Exelon Nuclear 2010 Fishing for a Cure to Benefit Deployed American Troops

Anglers can compete for $10,000 in prize money

BRACEVILLE, Ill. (February 12, 2010) – For the ninth consecutive year, Braidwood Generating Station will host Exelon Nuclear’s “Fishing for a Cure.” Anglers are invited to cast a line for charity in the team bass tournament on Saturday, May 22 at Braidwood Lake in Braceville , Ill.

The station is putting up $10,000 in cash prizes for competing fishermen. The first place team will reel in an impressive $4,000, with second and third place netting $2,500 and $1,000, respectively. The fourth, fifth and sixth place finishers will win $500 and teams finishing seventh through tenth will win $250.

This year’s tournament proceeds will benefit Operation MOMS Cookies, Inc. The Wilmington , Ill. based not-for-profit organization strives to promote patriotism and community activism in programs aimed at uplifting the morale of deployed service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. They do so through a variety of programs including their “Box of Home” and “Buddy Box” care package mailings. The organization also coordinates welcomes and send offs and phone home programs for American Troops.

“It’s great that our charity tournament will benefit the men and women who serve in the armed forces,” said Braidwood Site Vice President Amir Shahkarami. “We are looking forward to a day filled with fun, camaraderie and competitive fishing.”

The tournament will commence from Braidwood Lake ’s Kankakee Road (South) Ramp. The entry fee is $100 per team with all proceeds, including 100 percent of all tournament entry fees, going to Operation MOMS Cookies, Inc.

“We are humbled and very appreciative to be the Beneficiary of Exelon's 2010 Fishing for a Cure tournament,” said Debbie Trippiedi, Executive Director and Founder of Operation MOMS Cookies. “It is an honor to be a part of the wonderful history of Exelon and its dedicated employees whom with pride and commitment make our communities a better place for so many.  We extend our heartfelt thanks for helping MOMS to fulfill our mission for and in support of our military men and women.”

Rules and entry forms are available on the Internet at www.exeloncorp.com/programs/fishing.

Also on May 22, a children’s tournament will again be held at the Godley Park District pond from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $5 per child.

To receive an entry form by mail or for more information, contact Braidwood Generating Station Communications Manager Neal Miller via e-mail at neal.miller@exeloncorp.com or by telephone at (815) 417-3184.

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~JUNE-2010~
 

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THANK YOU
To the very generous Sponsors of this THIRD Annual Pig Roast along with the great Bands, risking the weather forecast and raising more than $2,600.00!  The generosity of time, hearts and giving is overwhelming and brings so very much to our Military Men and Women! ♥
 
A special thanks to Scott Henderson and "Dad" for the donation of the Pig along with their THIRD year of preparation of their awesome pulled pork and the never forgotten service of your Marine!  To Barbara Ray and your Team, our great appreciation for all your awesome work of heart and hands and continued support and caring of our U.S. Armed Forces!
THANK YOU!

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WILMINGTON Community Band:  Summer Concert In The Park
SUNDAY, JUNE 13th!  Begins at 6:00PM!
 
The Band is once again supported by the Wilmington Rotary Club. 
At each concert, a local charity is highlighted.  For June 13th, Operation MOMS Cookies will be highlighted and once again there with their Booth! 
DONATIONS of GRANOLA BARS, TRAVEL SIZE TOOTHPASTE and INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED HARD CANDIES can be brought to the Collection Box at the Concert.  MOMS will be offering cooling drinks and snacks with your donation at our Event Booth.
MOMS extends our appreciation to the Wilmington Rotary Club and Community Band for the honor of your support and participation in this wonderful Community Event!
Click on the Band Picture below at left to find the complete Summer Schedule for
this Summers Concert Series, to include the American Legion Band!

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Braidwood Residents & MOMS "Team Braidwood" of Exelon,

Mary Ellen Papesh and Ray Phelps

ARE OFF TO WASHINGTON D.C.!

JUNE 21, 2010

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Exelon honors Braidwood residents for work with

OPERATION: MOMS Cookies...

As the top honorees, they will represent Exelon at the National Jefferson Awards in Washington, D.C., June 21, 2010. The Jefferson Awards are an annual celebration of volunteerism hosted by the American Institute for Public Service.

 

John W. Rowe, Exelon chairman and CEO, presented Papesh and Phelps with their award at a luncheon held in Chicago on May 3.  “I am proud of our employees for their extraordinary efforts to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve,” Rowe said.  “I congratulate Mary Ellen and Ray, and thank all of our employee volunteers who go above and beyond in their commitment to community service.”

 “We want our service members to know they are not forgotten and that we care about them and appreciate all the sacrifices they make for all of us,” Papesh said.

 “Mary Ellen and Ray set an example not only as outstanding volunteers, but professional and trustworthy individuals,” said Deborah J. Trippiedi, OPERATION: MOMS Cookies president.   “Each has delivered an exceptional extension to MOMS’ vision, while fulfilling our mission with their volunteer work and serving as advocates for the men and women of the military.”

  Exelon developed its Energy for the Community Volunteer Awards program in 2007 to honor employee community service and to encourage more volunteerism. Papesh and Phelps are among the 12 employees who received volunteer awards and grant donations for the nonprofit organizations they serve. Exelon donated a total of $100,000 in cash grants to the nonprofit organizations.

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 Above, posing for a photo to mark the presentation of Exelon’s Excellence Awards are, from left, Joe Trippiedi (Operation: MOMS Cookies, Inc.), Deborah Trippiedi (Operation: MOMS Cookies, inc.), Ray Phelps (Braidwood Engineer), Mary Ellen Papesh (Braidwood IT), John Rowe (Exelon Chairman and CEO), Zoraida Sambolin (NBC-5 Chicago), Amir Shahkarami (Braidwood site vice president), and Susan Landahl (Sr. Vice President Midwest Operations)

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