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Celebrating 25 Years
In The Communities of Parker, Elizabeth and Franktown

Note: The PTF will be closed on Saturday June 9, 2012 for Parker Days.

2012 Golf Tournament
Monday, June 11th, 2012

   The Parker Task Force (PTF) is planning our fourth annual golf tournament to help raise money for our much needed capital campaign. Without a capital campaign, in support of an expansion of our facilities, PTF will be hard pressed to continue the vital work required of us in our community.

   The Parker Task Force is a 100% volunteer organization celebrating 25 years of service.  Our goal is to prevent homelessness through our Food Bank and financial assistance programs. At the same time that we continue to provide food and financial assistance to a growing number of families, we are constantly striving to improve and expand our services for those in our community who need us so desperately.

   There are several ways that you can be involved in this fundraiser.

• Sign up to play. You can join us as a single or put together a foursome.

• Become a sponsor. We have a variety of levels from which to choose from.

• If you are not a golfer, join us for a fun luncheon and silent auction.  We always have a variety of unique treasures donated by area businesses and individuals.

   Our Registration and Sponsorship forms are available in the "Forms" section of the website.
   Please return it by email: foodbank@parkertaskforce.org, or fax to 303-840-3912 as soon as possible. Call us if you would like paper copies of the forms and information.

   If you have any additional questions, or if I can be of assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to call me at
 303-590-5566. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of the Parker Task Force.
Sincerely,
Steve Budnack
Chairman

The Parker Arts, Culture and Events (PACE) Center in partnership with Parker Theatre Academy and in association with Parker United Methodist Church is proud to present

Fiddler on the Roof

Book by Joseph Stein
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on Sholom Aleichem's stories by special permission of Arnold Perl

 Needed!  All ages and sizes! 
Entire Families encouraged but not required!
Singers, Non-Singers, Dancers, Non-Dancers, Actors, Non-Actors

   Parker United Methodist Church has produced shows to benefit the Parker Task Force for the past seven years and this year the show will be on the PACE Center stage.  This production will be directed by Kim Moore and will be family friendly, with all ages needed to create this community show.

   Fiddler on the Roof is set in the little village of Anatevka, Russia.  Tevye tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community.  Things are changing fast in Tevye’s world and he is placed in the position of changing with it or holding to his traditions.

   Auditions are on June 4 and 5 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue in downtown Parker. Performers of all ages and talents are needed and families are encouraged to audition. Those 10 and under need to audition with a parent. Go to www.parkeronline.org and click on PACE, and then the left tab Auditions for more information.  Call 303.805.3364 to schedule an audition appointment. Callbacks are by invitation only on June 6th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. There is a participation fee of $45 if selected for the cast. For each additional family member, $20 will be charged up to a maximum charge of $95 per family. Scholarships are available.  Rehearsals start June 18th.

   Those auditioning should prepare a thirty-second song from Fiddler on the Roof or a song of your choice.  If you just want to be in the show and don’t want a solo, you can just show up to auditions to sign up.

   Performances July 27th @ 7:30, 28th @ 2:00 & 7:30, 29th 2:00, August 3rd @ 7:30, 4th @  2:30 & 7:30

It's That Time Again!
 Parker Task Force - Tagawa Gardens Fundraiser

   The Parker Task Force is participating in the Tagawa Give Back Program again this year.  If you shop at Tagawa between Friday, 4/13 and Wednesday, 6/13  please take along a copy that has the PTF bar code on it.  Either pick up cards and flyers at the office or download the copies. Give the sheet to the cashier at check out so that the PTF bar code can be scanned.  PTF will be paid on a sliding scale.

   If our supporters spend up to $2,500 - PTF will get 10% back

$2500-$5000—15% back
$5000-$10,000—20% back
over $10,000—25% back

   Last year your efforts  put us in the 25% bracket and PTF was paid $3,778.58!    

   As you can see, we have an opportunity to raise a significant amount of money!  Besides using the bar code, we would appreciate your help getting the word out again this year.  Here are a few ideas that seemed to work well for us last year: 

• Give a Tagawa Gift Card for Mother's Day.

• Either pick up cards and flyers at the office or download the copies.

• Take them to church, kid's activities, book club, bible study, bowling league, exercise class, etc.

• Get your kids involved and canvass the neighborhood.

• E-mail the enclosures to your friends with a personal note from you. 

   As always, we appreciate all you do and thank you in advance for your help with this project!

Lowe's - An Outstanding Community Partner

   Volunteers no longer have to scurry about between several refrigerators to gather fruits and vegetables for clients because of the donation of the "cool room" from Lowe's.
   The Parker Lowe's store donated the materials and labor to build the cool room at the Task Force used to store fruits, vegetables, and other items needing refrigeration.
   Please join the Parker Task Force in thanking Lowe's for their generosity and commitment to our community. The photos below show people from Lowe's and some of their work on the new cool room.

The Parker Task Force Celebrates 25 Years Of Service

   Founders, volunteers and Parker Town Officials gathered on February 7^th to celebrate the 25^th Anniversary of the Parker Task Force.  In his remarks to the crowd, Mayor Casiano stated that the volunteers of the Parker Task Force will be needed in the coming 25 years and beyond. 

   The Parker Task Force is a 100% volunteer organization whose mission is to prevent homelessness.  This is accomplished through its  food bank and financial assistance programs.  The Task Force assists clients in the Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth areas. 

   “This could not be possible without the support of the Town of Parker as well as its citizens” said Steve Budnack, current Chairman of the non- profit.  “Our volunteers have been holding food drives at the local supermarkets for 10 years now and thanks to the generosity of the people of Parker, our food bank shelves are never empty.” 

   The Parker Task Force was founded in 1987 by four local women, representing four area churches, and the Parker Fire Safety District. “ We were founded as an all-volunteer agency and remain so to this day”  Budnack said.  “Between our volunteers and our building, maintenance and utilities that the Town of Parker provides us, we can make sure that when citizens make financial contributions to us, that money goes to direct services for our clients.”

   “This organization is a true community effort”, Budnack continued.  “Last year we received support from many schools in the area.  The local churches can always be counted on for support and we consider the local supermarket managers our partners as well.”

The cake was delicious!

The Mayor, PTF Officers, and founders of the organization gathered
for this photo-op at the 25th anniversary event.

Volunteers enjoying the 25th anniversary event.

More volunteers enjoying the 25th anniversary event.

Quite a crowd gathered on February 7 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PTF.

Drivers Needed To Help PTF

   Can you help? We need folks with a van, truck or SUV to help us out by picking up food from various locations and delivering it back to PTF. This does involve some lifting and you need to be at least 18 years old. So, put on those work gloves, engage the GPS and roll on out to lend a hand to PTF and those in the community who need our help.

   Call us at 303-841-3460.

We Need Dog & Cat Food

   For many of our seniors, Rover and Felix are not just beloved pets but family members. Because the goal of the Parker Task Force is to take care of our families in need, that includes these boon companions. Therefore we are putting out the call for pet food!

   Please no bags larger than 20 lbs. Canned food is fine as well.

   Thank you for your consideration and help.

Many Thanks To The Rotarians
For Their On-Going Support And Service!

   With cuts coming to programs designed to help the needy with their utility bills, The Parker Task Force wants to recognize the Rotary Clubs for their support to help provide this vital service to our clients.

   PTF would like to thank the Rotary Club of Parker, Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker, Rotary Club of Castle Pines, Rotary Club of Castle Rock and the Rotary Club of Centennial. The clubs held fundraisers that included a peach sale with Joy Lutheran Church and a karaoke contest at Takoda Tavern to raise money to help fund a grant for PTF. We also want to thank IREA for its contribution to this utility grant.

   The Rotary Clubs’ motto “Service Above Self”, exemplifies the spirit of the organization and their ongoing support of PTF. We are grateful for this long and valuable association and so are the many families who come to us for support and assistance.

Announcing The Parker Task Force Capital Campaign

   The Parker Task Force would like to announce that it is beginning a capital campaign.

   It is time to begin planning for new quarters. This is the only way that we will be able to continue to meet the growing demand for our services. Read more.