Several years ago, a service called the "Star Registry" was formed; its purpose was to let individuals name stars after others, events… etc. This seemed like such a cool concept... but the thing is, I bet that after paying for the registry… you couldn't find the star if your life depended on it. Meanwhile, we are going to select a number of seedlings (2009 crop) that indeed are FULLY worthy of bearing a meaningful name! And unlike some far-off celestial rock, these can actually be appreciated in multiple gardens... year after year, for generations to come! Naming new plants for memorial, loved ones, good friends that like to garden, events like Mother's Day/Father's Day or birthdays/anniversaries/special personal events... wouldn't you say that would be "slightly different" and would be a gift… that could last forever.
So we are inviting the public to visit Cora Gardens, 230 Cora Road, Cookeville, on
June 18th - 19th & July 9th - 10th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - to view and hopefully purchase our new unnamed hybrid seedlings.
Cora Gardens will have 200 plus (2009 seedlings) plants available for their selection. The daylily plants (New Hybrids) will range in costs from $75.00 $250.00 – there will be discounts on multiple purchases of three or more. Another 200 “2010” seedling will be sold at $25.00 each – these seedling have not bloomed as of yet – so there will be a big surprise when they bloom in 2011. 2010 cannot be pre-registered until 2011 or until they bloom and are evaluated.
You will receive all that exist of that plant. And should you wish to register that plant, we will assist you with the paperwork. The fee to register Daylilies with the AHS* is $15.00 each. Upon AHS* approval of the name you've selected (8-10 wks), you will get the original registration papers. Not bad, considering a new intro (bearing ANY ol' name) is about $100.00 to $500.00 per fan... and you don't get "all that exists"!
We will also be happy to mail your plant for a fee of $25.00, which includes postage and handling… anywhere in the continental United States, except where prohibited.
*The American Hemerocallis Society, Inc.
100% of the net proceeds will go Habitat for Humanity International, to aid with their rebuilding and repair of existing housing efforts.
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After the January 12th Haitian Earthquake in which 230,000 lost their lives, hundreds of thousands of children were left orphans and one and a half million of the Haitian population were left with no shelter… a number of individuals from the Highlands’ of Tennessee formed Rebuild Haiti.
Why Rebuild Haiti? Our Mission is to help the Haitian people with relief and rebuilding efforts, over the long term.
Many Americans donated to the Haitian Relief Efforts – from small change to large contributions – this included the United States Government, a number of Corporations and many donations from other countries. The first donations came fast during the first few weeks after the devastating event – but sadly have dropped to a trickle in only four months since the earthquake hit. And some of the larger commitments are at best questionable.
While many Haitians are receiving some food and water – many are still without shelter and with little to no medical care. People are still sleeping under traps and bed sheets – on the ground and when the rains start in full force – no one can predict the outcome.
So we at Rebuild Haiti are partnering with Habitat for Humanity International, in hopes of helping them, house some 50 thousand families over the long term. Our goal is to raise $10,000 plus from this fundraising event. This will help build and/or repair 500 housing units.
It is a unique and wonderful way to remember loved ones, friends, and events – add beauty to your gardens – for generations to come… and help the Haitians all at the same time. This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Success!
Well folks, we did it! With Kathy Gilpatrick directing and the fabulous actors and crew...things went better than planned.
Last night was awesome – best acting I have seen in a long time – not a fault - super energy – I laughed till I cried. If you are looking for a wonderful night of pure enjoyment and laughter – don't miss your last chance to see The Dining Room on Saturday – Curtain 7:30 p.m. or Matinee at 2 p.m. May 15th. Get your tickets at the door starting 7 p.m.
Proud to be a small part of the marvelous group of professionals!
Stan Rodriguez
Last night was awesome – best acting I have seen in a long time – not a fault - super energy – I laughed till I cried. If you are looking for a wonderful night of pure enjoyment and laughter – don't miss your last chance to see The Dining Room on Saturday – Curtain 7:30 p.m. or Matinee at 2 p.m. May 15th. Get your tickets at the door starting 7 p.m.
Proud to be a small part of the marvelous group of professionals!
Stan Rodriguez
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Ready to laugh?
The Dining Room – a play by A.R. Gurney and Directed by our own Kathleen Gilpatrick – is a must-see. Backdoor Playhouse on the TTU Campus. May 13, 14, and 15 Curtain 7:30 p.m. – May 15 Matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center Box Office by calling 931.528.1313. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity International.
We need to sell 800 seats during the fours scheduled performances to make our goal of $10,000. That would assist Habitat to help repair and/or build 500 homes for displaced Haitians. Please buy your tickets now and bring a friend. Please spread the word to your family, friends and co-workers. Let them know how important this is and we promise you an evening of laughter and enjoyment.
We need to sell 800 seats during the fours scheduled performances to make our goal of $10,000. That would assist Habitat to help repair and/or build 500 homes for displaced Haitians. Please buy your tickets now and bring a friend. Please spread the word to your family, friends and co-workers. Let them know how important this is and we promise you an evening of laughter and enjoyment.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Come to WOW
Saturday, April 17 - Window on the World - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at TTU's Roaden University Center. WOW is an international festival celebrating cultural diversity and global harmony.
Bring your loose change to the WCTE booth to the benefit of the tens of thousands of Haitian children orphaned by the devastating earthquake on January 12th. Your loose change and/or dollars will make a difference in their lives.
Bring your loose change to the WCTE booth to the benefit of the tens of thousands of Haitian children orphaned by the devastating earthquake on January 12th. Your loose change and/or dollars will make a difference in their lives.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Are you saving your loose change? Windows on the World is April 17
REBUILD HAITI has selected Togetherness in Christ Orphanage in Haiti as recipient of funds collected during Windows on the World Loose Change Drive. TIC was identified by Samaritan’s Purse staff as an orphanage that took in many children after the earthquake. Samaritan’s Purse has provided assistance to TIC, but the need is still great. Learn more about TIC here.
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Windows on the World
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Windows on the World
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Charities we support
REBUILD HAITI supports these charities at work in Haiti:
Doctors Without Borders is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971. In emergencies and their aftermath, DWB provides essential health care, rehabilitates and runs hospitals and clinics, performs surgery, responds to epidemics, carries out vaccination campaigns, operates feeding programs for malnourished children, and offers mental health care. When needed, DWB also constructs wells, dispenses clean drinking water and provides shelter materials like blankets and plastic sheeting.
On any given day, close to 27,000 doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, administrators, and other qualified professionals can be found providing medical care in international teams made up of local DWB aid workers and their colleagues from around the world.
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 350,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.75 million people.
Habitat has set a goal of helping 50,000 earthquake-affected families in Haiti improve shelter conditions. The organization’s multi-year plan includes distributing emergency shelter kits, debris recycling and removal, house repairs, transitional shelter, new construction and on-the-job training in house construction. Through all aspects of its work, Habitat strives to cultivate partnerships with local residents and other humanitarian organizations that can multiply the effectiveness of its response in Haiti.
Heifer International is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to relieving global hunger and poverty. It provides gifts of livestock and plans, as well as education in sustainable agriculture, to financially-disadvantaged families around the world.
Heifer has set a goal to raise $3 million to fund a multi-year recovery restoration effort in Haiti. Staff will assess project and partner needs and provide rapidly productive agricultural and livestock resources to help families meet medium- to long-term needs. Efforts will focus on helping restore land and access to clean water. Staff will begin to establish partnerships with complementary agencies for program and funding strategies. Heifer will support sustainable recovery of family farms through training, reforestation, improved small animal species (poultry, swine and ruminants) and soil conservation methods over three to five years. As residents migrate to smaller towns, Heifer will work with other agencies to identify areas with the most concentrated need and opportunity for Heifer’s assistance.
Doctors Without Borders is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971. In emergencies and their aftermath, DWB provides essential health care, rehabilitates and runs hospitals and clinics, performs surgery, responds to epidemics, carries out vaccination campaigns, operates feeding programs for malnourished children, and offers mental health care. When needed, DWB also constructs wells, dispenses clean drinking water and provides shelter materials like blankets and plastic sheeting.
On any given day, close to 27,000 doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, administrators, and other qualified professionals can be found providing medical care in international teams made up of local DWB aid workers and their colleagues from around the world.
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 350,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.75 million people.
Habitat has set a goal of helping 50,000 earthquake-affected families in Haiti improve shelter conditions. The organization’s multi-year plan includes distributing emergency shelter kits, debris recycling and removal, house repairs, transitional shelter, new construction and on-the-job training in house construction. Through all aspects of its work, Habitat strives to cultivate partnerships with local residents and other humanitarian organizations that can multiply the effectiveness of its response in Haiti.
Heifer International is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to relieving global hunger and poverty. It provides gifts of livestock and plans, as well as education in sustainable agriculture, to financially-disadvantaged families around the world.
Heifer has set a goal to raise $3 million to fund a multi-year recovery restoration effort in Haiti. Staff will assess project and partner needs and provide rapidly productive agricultural and livestock resources to help families meet medium- to long-term needs. Efforts will focus on helping restore land and access to clean water. Staff will begin to establish partnerships with complementary agencies for program and funding strategies. Heifer will support sustainable recovery of family farms through training, reforestation, improved small animal species (poultry, swine and ruminants) and soil conservation methods over three to five years. As residents migrate to smaller towns, Heifer will work with other agencies to identify areas with the most concentrated need and opportunity for Heifer’s assistance.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Make noise!
It will soon be two months since the devastating earthquake destroyed Port au Prince and other parts of Haiti.
No other nation in the past two hundred years has endured – and is still enduring – so much. A million plus Haitians are still without the barest necessaries of life: adequate food, drinking water and shelter. Sanitation is still primitive and completely inadequate. Some 500,000 tents or plastic tarps have been distributed, but that still leaves numberless people sleeping under thin sheets and in the mud when it rains.
Conditions will soon worsen. The rainy reason is fast approaching. Homeless Haitians must be moved to higher ground soon, or disease, misery, and death will afflict more and more of them. Immediate and dramatic action is essential. There is no time for politics and bureaucratic turf wars. If land must be appropriated to accomplish the task, some authority needs to cut through legal niceties. Landowners’ rights must stand aside; the rights of the masses who desperately need a place to go take precedence. We are talking about people’s lives after all. Now! The clock is ticking, the hands are moving.
Most newspapers and TV stations have moved on. Other concerns have superseded Haiti’s earthquake – the politics of health care, the earthquake in Chile, the storms in this country, our seemingly endless winter. . . , the list goes on. But the job in Haiti is not done. We’ve got to maintain the focus. How do we keep helping the Haitian people?
Make noise!
Write, call, FAX, or email
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(include your e-mail address)
202-456-1414
FAX: 202-456-2461
www.whitehouse.gov/contact
Write, call, FAX, or email
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4944
Fax: (202) 228-3398
http://alexander.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=Email
Write, call, FAX, or email
U.S. Senator Bob Corker
185 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
202-224-3344
FAX 202-228-0566
http://corker.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=ContactMe
Write, call, FAX, or email
U.S. Representative Bart Gordon
2306 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4231
Fax: (202) 225-6887
http://gordon.house.gov/contact/contact_form.shtml
If your representative is someone else, Google them for their contact information.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, or all newspapers in your region.
Please take the time, now. And ask (nag, cajole, prod, motivate) your family, friends and business associates to write. The more noise, the better the chance of action.
No other nation in the past two hundred years has endured – and is still enduring – so much. A million plus Haitians are still without the barest necessaries of life: adequate food, drinking water and shelter. Sanitation is still primitive and completely inadequate. Some 500,000 tents or plastic tarps have been distributed, but that still leaves numberless people sleeping under thin sheets and in the mud when it rains.
Conditions will soon worsen. The rainy reason is fast approaching. Homeless Haitians must be moved to higher ground soon, or disease, misery, and death will afflict more and more of them. Immediate and dramatic action is essential. There is no time for politics and bureaucratic turf wars. If land must be appropriated to accomplish the task, some authority needs to cut through legal niceties. Landowners’ rights must stand aside; the rights of the masses who desperately need a place to go take precedence. We are talking about people’s lives after all. Now! The clock is ticking, the hands are moving.
Most newspapers and TV stations have moved on. Other concerns have superseded Haiti’s earthquake – the politics of health care, the earthquake in Chile, the storms in this country, our seemingly endless winter. . . , the list goes on. But the job in Haiti is not done. We’ve got to maintain the focus. How do we keep helping the Haitian people?
Make noise!
Write, call, FAX, or email
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(include your e-mail address)
202-456-1414
FAX: 202-456-2461
www.whitehouse.gov/contact
Write, call, FAX, or email
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4944
Fax: (202) 228-3398
http://alexander.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=Email
Write, call, FAX, or email
U.S. Senator Bob Corker
185 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
202-224-3344
FAX 202-228-0566
http://corker.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=ContactMe
Write, call, FAX, or email
U.S. Representative Bart Gordon
2306 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4231
Fax: (202) 225-6887
http://gordon.house.gov/contact/contact_form.shtml
If your representative is someone else, Google them for their contact information.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, or all newspapers in your region.
Please take the time, now. And ask (nag, cajole, prod, motivate) your family, friends and business associates to write. The more noise, the better the chance of action.
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