Step Up To The Plate For Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
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A Fundraising Campaign for the Ball Fields at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
but this is a project that can not be overlooked any longer.
It is time for us to
"Step Up To The Plate".
Together WE CAN make a difference!
The Town of Pendleton, Pendleton Recreation Association and Friends of the Park have joined together in an effort to raise enough money to renovate the first ball field and to erect a Veterans Memorial at the corner of Lebanon Road and Long Road. Once the ball field is turned, memorial pavers will go on sale to pay for the construction of the Veterans Memorial. The cost of making the first ballfield suitable will be approximately $200,000. Once we have half of that money raised, matching grants can be applied for by the Town of Pendleton.
Logo by Lynne Parker Graphics
Our Children Deserve Better Than This
Rusted Fencing is only one of the problems
There are many things wrong with these fields that we hope to correct. The Rusted fencing is one of the problems but also the lack of efficient dugouts, inadequate drainage, inadequate seating for fans, and distance from the Pavilion where concessions are sold.
The Master Plan calls for all the fields to be turned so that the home plate backs up to the Pavilion. Once the fields are turned with new fencing, drainage, lighting, dugouts, etc., we will be an ideal venue for Tournaments which will bring in more money to the park as well as the whole community.
Have You Stepped Up To The Plate?
If so, purchase this bumper sticker
Former Mayor Randy Hayes Talks About The Potential for Veterans Park
in Pendleton South Carolina
The Master Plan For Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
Together WE CAN Make A Difference
How Are We Doing So Far?
Watch The Donations Sign
Thank you to Harold Seals and Teri Sloan for this sign
Watch the red paint go around the bases as the money is raised!
As we move from one $10,000 section to another, the baseline portion will be painted white and as more money is raised the line will turn red.
Let's bring it on home!
Watch the Donations Sign at Veterans Park:
Harold Seals volunteered to make the sign and used 2 post left from the build of Barrett's Place Playground.
Teri Sloan, former Town Administrator, volunteered to paint our sign so everyone can watch how we are doing with our fundraising efforts.
All donations are appreciated and you can mail your tax deductible to donation to:
Friends of the Park
PO Box 408
Pendleton SC 29670
or donate online using the donations module on further down this page. Thank you.
"Step Up To The Plate" Goal
Keep track of how we are doing. This is not the official talley but close
GOAL: $200,000.00
Total Raised As of January 12, 2012 - $64,846.42
FOTP - Freedom Fest 08 and 09.......................$9,000.00
PRA - Parking at Freedom Fest 09........................312.00
Memorial (Robby Murrah) made to PRA...............1,258.83
Spring Brunch 2010............................................2,279.00
Squidoo.com......................................... ..........$3,061.11
Donations to FOTP................................................825.00
May 15th Fundraiser...........................................1,002.75
Donations to PRA...............................................1,100.00
Freedom Fest 2010.............................................7,146.37
PRA Parking Freedom Fest................................... 435.00
Rec Nights at Subway........................................... 393.46
Fall Festival 2010...................................................884.00
AVON...................................................................137.00
FOTP Spring Brunch 2011....................................2,935.97
SUTTP Golf Challenge....................................23,000.00 (not final)
Freedom Fest 2011.........................................10,000
Chili's..................................................................50.00
DAAGBF..............................................................1,025.93
TOTAL:............................................................$64,846.42
Together WE CAN Make A Difference
This Step Up To The Plate project is a collaborative effort of the Town of Pendleton, Pendleton Recreation Association and Friends of the Park. We are asking the whole community to come together to make our park the best it can be!
Town Of Pendleton Website - Pendleton SC
Mayor: Randy Hayes
- Town Of Pendleton SC
- Pendleton, founded in 1790, is sweetly nestled in the foothills of our beautiful state of South Carolina.
Pendleton Recreation Association
Director: Alan Charping
The Pendleton Recreation Association is a privately run non-profit association of area residents set up to provide recreation programs for the youth of Pendleton area. Youth programs offered include Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer and Softball.Call 864-646-9226 to sign up for programs!
Friends of the Park - A Squidoo Partner Non Profit Charity
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What You Find Below About Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
Please enjoy scrolling and reading this entire page
- Upcoming Fundraisers
- Friends of the Park Spring Brunch - April 28, 2012
- Past Events or Ongoing Events for Step Up To The Plate
- $50 was raised at Chili's in Anderson.
- Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend - October 29, 2011 at Veterans Park
- Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend
- Freedom Fest was a Big Success and load of fun
- "STEP UP TO THE PLATE GOLF CHALLENGE"
- Our Spring Brunch Fundraiser was great fun and raised close to $3,000 for our cause
- Check out our webpages for our Spring 2011 Fundraisers
- AVON CALLING
- Fall Festival's BUBBA BAKE OFF will benefit our Step Up To The Plate Fundraising Campaign
- REC NIGHT AT SUBWAY - AUGUST 30, 2010
- How Can You "Step Up To The Plate"?
- Step Up To The Plate Tee
- Step Up To The Plate Budget Tote
- Learn More About Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
- Purchase your Phiten Titanium Necklace from this link
- Are You Ready To Step Up To The Plate for Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
- Thank you for visiting!
- Winners for Friends of the Park
Upcoming Fundraisers
Friends of the Park Spring Brunch - April 28, 2012
Invitation Only
Are you interested in being a Table Sponsor? If so, please email leave a comment below by choosing "visitor", enter in comment, type in security word and submit. Thanks.
Past Events or Ongoing Events for Step Up To The Plate
$50 was raised at Chili's in Anderson.
Did you Step Up To The Plate at Chili's?
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend - October 29, 2011 at Veterans Park
An Alumni Softball Tournament and More!
Click flyer to go directly to the Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend Website
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend
An Alumni Softball Game at Veterans Park Oct 29
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FREEDOM FEST - July 2, 2011 at Veterans Park in Pendleton South Carolina
Thank you to all our Volunteers and Participants who came to Freedom Fest TO THE "STEP UP TO THE PLATE" FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Click the flyer to be directed to our FREEDOM FEST Website.
This is the 21th Freedom Fest at Veterans Park in Pendleton and we hope everyone in our community is making plans to join us. Get involved - We need volunteers!
Help spread the word, please!
NO FOOD, DRINKS, PETS, COOLERS, ALCOHOL ALLOWED INSIDE THE PARK GROUNDS. WE WILL HAVE LOTS OF GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS FOR SALE
Freedom Fest was a Big Success and load of fun
Thanks to all of our sponsors, donors and fantastic volunteers
"STEP UP TO THE PLATE GOLF CHALLENGE"
April 29, 2011 Friday at Boscobel
We need players, sponsors, volunteers, Hole Sponsors, Food Donations, Prize Donations and more so come join us!
Goal - $50,000 with each participant going out and trying to raise at least $1,000 each.
Update We didn't reach our goal but did raise over $20,000 for this great cause with only 12 teams involved. We had hoped there would be 18 teams working on this fundraiser but we were pleased and had a great time. PRA and FOTP and the Town of Pendleton appreciates all those who donated and all of those who volunteered!
Our Spring Brunch Fundraiser was great fun and raised close to $3,000 for our cause
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who made this event possible
Check out our webpages for our Spring 2011 Fundraisers
for Veterans Park in Pendleton South Carolina
AVON CALLING
Step Up To The Plate with AVON
Thank you to Robert and Heather Beckham for this fundraiser.
To order AVON, please contact Heather Beckham at 864-617-7335
Fall Festival's BUBBA BAKE OFF will benefit our Step Up To The Plate Fundraising Campaign
Want you Bake A Cake?
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL - October 9, 2010 on the Village Green in Pendleton SC
REC NIGHT AT SUBWAY - AUGUST 30, 2010
10% of the profits from 4 to 10 will be donated to Veterans Park
Rec Night at Subway in Pendleton SC to benefit the Step Up The Plate campaign
for the ball fields at Veterans Park
July 19, 2010
4 to 10 pm
10% of their proceeds will be donated to the Step Up To The Plate campaign
SUBWAY REC NIGHT - July 19, 2010
Subway has Stepped Up To The Plate!
Thank you Subway! Wow, $123.25 for the first night - Thanks everybody!
May 15, 2010 Fund-Raiser
This event raised $1002.75 for our STEP UP TO THE PLATE fundraising campaign!
Thank you to the Coaches and Parents who have stepped up to the plate to provide this fundraiser. We strongly urge others to follow them with other fundraisers for the Ball Fields at Veterans Park
GREAT FUNDRAISER ON MAY 15
Interview with Brandon Gray on YouTube
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How Can You "Step Up To The Plate"?
Camp Proverbs and Their Rendition of "Step Up To The Plate"
"Step Up To The Plate" Skit
by Joan Kelly
Here are 6 ways that WE CAN Step Up To The Plate!
Together WE CAN Make A Difference!
Friends of the Park
PO Box 408
Pendleton, SC 29670
2. Talk to your church group, civic group, school group about sponsoring a Fundraiser or have one yourself such as a yard sale, bake sale, lemonade stand. etc. Let the children that this field will benefit help with the fundraising.
3. Visit the Friends of the Park website at http://www.squidoo.com/fotp where 100% of the royalty payments are donated to Friends of the Park. Your visits help the rankings and the higher the rank, the higher the payment. There is a list of other sites that offer the same thing so take time to visit them all. Leave us a comment so we will know you were there. You can also make donations through this website.
4. Participate and help in the fundraising events sponsored by Friends of the Park and Pendleton Recreation Association. They will be posted on the Friends of the Park website.
5. Spread the word to your friends and relatives asking for their support. Every dollar counts.
6. JOIN FRIENDS OF THE PARK - Each Month (3rd Monday at 6:30 pm PUMC) we will hear from each of the 3 partners in this fundraising campaign. Get Involved! The more people we have working on this, the more successful it will be.
One More Very Important Thing You Can Do:
Over the past three years a sub-committee of Imagine Anderson ( a 20 year vision created for Anderson County) has been working behind the scenes to convince County Council to pass a 2% Hospitality Tax for the unincorporated areas of Anderson County. (For example, the businesses at the I85 exits). This would generate approximately $3,000,000 annually. There is also a plan that was created for the distribution of the funds. Much of the money generated would be distributed to county municipalities and communities for recreational facilities.
Tom Allen has said that he wants to hear from people in his Council District (the Pendleton/Townville areas) that would be in favor of the Hospitality Tax; otherwise he feels he couldn't vote for it. Please email him and call him to show support for recreational facilities in our area.
His phone numbers are home (964-9976), cell (934-0417) and his email is thomas9976@charter.net.
Note: I understand that this will not be on the Agenda for County Council until after the June Election.
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Step Up To The Plate Budget Tote
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Friends of the Park Appreciates All Donations
Click to donate online using your charge card or paypal account.
You may also mail your donation to:
Friends of the Park
PO Box 408
Pendleton, SC 29670
We are a group of concerned citizens interested in making Pendleton SC's Veterans Park the best it can be. We currently have a playground, walking trail, three picnic shelters, a concessions pavilion with restrooms, and three old ballfields.
Learn More About Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
A Directory of Friends of the Park lenses on Squidoo
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Thank you!
Thank You to everyone
who is
STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE
for Pendleton!
Together
WE CAN
make a difference!
Friends of the Park thanks Squidoo for Stepping Up To The Plate
for Pendleton South Carolina
Are You Ready To Step Up To The Plate for Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
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GayleMcLaughlin
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nancycarol
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- Wonderful fund raising ideas,; and so good that so many organizations are pitching in to help. All these folks are truly "stepping up to the plate," in raising the needed funds. Thanks for sharing.
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Wednesday_Elf
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- Nancy - this lens was featured today at Squidoo Lens Review - http://blog.growwear.com/baseball-is-back-life-is-good/
Doing all I can to help you promote this worthy cause. :)
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OhMe
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- Thank you so much! Heading to take a look now
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Wednesday_Elf
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- I love the Donations sign - what a clever idea -- terrific to see the progress of the fund raising efforts for the Friends of the Park project "Step Up to the Plate". You've done amazingly well so far, Nancy.
PS: I've added my 'Crazy About Baseball' story to your list below featuring lensmasters giving to Friends of the Park.
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Friends of the Park participated in Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity
and won $990 for the Step Up To The Plate Fundraising Campaign
Please visit Summer Sunshine Award Nominations and look for through the listed charities for FRIENDS OF THE PARK. You will see lenses that have been created for the contest that give to FRIENDS OF THE PARK. Please visit these lenses and comment. You can also submit a nomination of the lens
Be Sure To Use The New Nomination Form for this contest
Sunshine Award Nomination Form
Squidoo will be giving away $99 a day to a charity and $99 a day to a lensmaster for 60 days during the Summer Sunshine Award Contest!
June 8 WINNER- 61 in 61 by Bevspaper
June 30 WINNER - Coromandel Peninsula by Spook
Winners for Friends of the Park
We win $99 each time a winner is chosen who opts for FOTP as their charity
The Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award Contest has been such fun and I have learned a lot about many great charities who are supported by Squidoo. I am so proud that Friends of the Park is one of them.
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Please read, comment and nominate each of these great lenses
Thank you to all the lensmasters who are writing such great lenses for the contest and designating FRIENDS OF THE PARK to receive 100% of their royalties and a chance at winning $99 for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award. This is so exciting!
Be Sure To Use The New Nomination Form for this contest
Sunshine Award Nomination Form
That's all you have to do! Thanks! Friends of the Park could even win more than once. Wouldn't that be great!
More Contest Lenses for FRIENDS OF THE PARK
for Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity
Be Sure To Use The New Nomination Form for this contest
Sunshine Award Nomination Form
We greatly appreciate your nomination of
these lenses for Friends of the Park.
Thank you!
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in the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity
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August 26 WINNER - Sunshine Award Nominees by Ohme
Are You A Squidoo Lensmaster Giving To Friends of the Park?
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Friends of the Park appreciates Lensmasters who give a percentage of their royalties to our cause and would like to thank you personally. Please submit a link to your lens that is designated to give to Friends of the Park.
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