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"Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful Christmas tree. This is my first real Christmas tree and I really appreciate it! I hope you have a Merry Christmas."
-Emile

"I would like to thank you for the wonderful gift we receive every year through this amazing program. We are extremely grateful to have a beautiful Christmas tree to place presents under. Thank you for all the love, support, and donations to every and all forms of military personnel."
-Ally

"We want to send a huge thank you for such a wonderful tree. We know during this stressful economic time, you take the time & resources to think of us. From our family to yours, we are very grateful! Happy holidays to all."
-McCoy Family

Board of Trustees

The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is led by a Board of Trustees, comprised of committed individuals who volunteer their time and

energy to support the foundation and the Trees for Troops program. The Trustees are not compensated for their services.

Officers

Nigel Manley (Chair), The Rocks Christmas Tree Farm
Dick Darling (Vice Chair), Darling’s Tree Farm
Roy Freeman (Treasurer), Christmas Ranch Tree Farm

Trustees

Steve Mannhard, Fish River Trees
Dick Moore, Moore’s Tree Farm LLC
Harry Peckham, Memory Lane Christmas Tree Farm
Wendy Richardson, Richardson Christmas Trees LLC
Stuart Smith, Wright’s Christmas Tree Farm
Steve VanderWeide