The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree program is made possible thanks to companies large and small as well as volunteers locally and across America, who provide vital support of time and resources. Here are a few ways to get involved in 2017.
SPONSOR THE PROGRAM
The U.S. Capitol Christmas program would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors and partners
providing both cash and in-kind contributions, both large and small. For more information, please contact Bruce Ward, President of Choose Outdoors
at [email protected].
HELP LOCATE THE TREE
We’re on the hunt for the perfect tree to represent our great state of Montana. The tree needs to come from the
Kootenai National Forest, be between 60 and 85 feet in height, a species representative of Montana, and accessible for a crane and semi-truck to remove
the tree. If you have a suggestion, please contact Sandi Mason with the Kootenai National Forest at [email protected].
HOST AN EVENT
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree program is a year-long celebration. Local communities are invited to get creative and
to host holiday-themed events throughout the year, such as ornament making gatherings, fundraiser to help send youth to the Capitol to take part in
the lighting celebration in December, Christmas in July picnic, ugly sweater party at a local brewery and more. Ideas welcome!
PARTICIPATE IN AN EVENT
Local community events will be planned throughout Montana in November beginning with the tree cutting followed
by an in-state tour. Once the tour schedule is announced, communities will be invited to help plan local celebrations.
MAKE AN ORNAMENT
Handmade ornaments representing the state of Montana will be collected to appear on the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree
in addition to 70 companion trees in offices throughout Washington D.C. Special ornament making opportunities will take place throughout the year and
Montanans will be able to create and send ornaments as a part of the year-long celebration. Details will be announced on the website (capitolchristmastree.com)
for requested themes and how to submit ornaments, as well as special events.
CONNECT WITH US
Follow the story throughout the year online at CapitolChristmastree.com and in social media: Facebook: USCapitolChristmasTree
Twitter: uscapitoltree Instagram: uscapitolchristmastree
For more information, contact Sandi Mason with the Kootenai National Forest at [email protected] or Bruce Ward, President of Choose Outdoors at [email protected].
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