4th Annual Hug-A-Tree/Kiss-A-Fish
Richard Hanks Memorial
Youth 3 day Adventure & Youth & Adult Fishing Tournament
BIGGER & BETTER THIS YEAR!
Please remember to rsvp (Gated Community)LOCATION:
"PRESERVES OF TEXAS"
201 Cypress Lakes Circle
Cleveland, Texas 77327
Begins Friday May 17th 5pm
ends
Sunday May 19th 2pm
*Cabins for rent- small fee *Campsites Free *No Fishing License Required
Contact: Brenda Myers (936)-933-3735
LOOK WHO"S COMING!
Mike Hammond-Owner- KSBT Seabrook & Independent Talent Scout
with Top Notch Talent that specializes in training for
American Idol, The Voice, and X-Factor
I want to say thank you to my new friend
and the new part of my Army of Angels.
Mike will be doing a live broadcast from the Hug-A-Tree Event. He will be listening to you sing at 2pm at our karaoke contest.
YOU MIGHT BE THE NEXT CONTESTANT ON
AMERICAN IDOL!
Thanks Mike for caring
Ricky Bretherton/from Billy the Exterminator
A want to say a special thank you to Miss Kim Ricky's sweetheart who made
it possible for Ricky to come. They will be bringing the Vexcon truck and their wolves.
So don't forget your autograph books and camera.
Al Rage Walker/Pro Wrestler/Body Guard
(See clip Jenny Jones Show 2007)
Richard Walker-President of TUFA
Texas United Football Association
World Famous Boxer Termite Watkins/
Look for Termite's movie coming soon
Reggie Johnson-3x World Champion Boxer
(Going for 4th World Title)
Mr. Carlos Wallace-- Sol Caritas Houston
Executive Producer @ Houston's All Stars of Comedy
Dance With US: 8pm to midnight
w/Cody Joe Tillman & the Wicked Truth & Raymond Stewart
Special thanks toFrank-N-Stein
Music- New Store in Liberty, Texas
Now open also Guitar & Piano Lessons
Thanks Cody donating your time
and getting equipment donated!
Special Guest Singers:
Shayne Porter
Brook Paxton
Top Sponsors:
We couldn't do it without you!
*Preserves of Texas- Top Sponsor:
This will be the playground for
3 days of fun, education, unity,
family, fishing and camping.
Thanks to The Preserve of Texas &
Staff for opening your doors &
heart to the children & community.
BRK Foundation-TOP SPONSOR-Cash Donation
Entergy Top Sponsor- Cash Donation
Strike Top Sponsor-Cash Donation
Thanks so much Pate Family
Your kindness will touch lives
*Woodforest National Bank Top Sponsor-Cash Donation
We appreciate Woodforest Employee's on our team
*Stephanie Seifert
*James Wall
*Kim Palmer
*Cabela's Fishing
*The Greensheet
Reddy- Ice- Mr. George Valadez
I want to thank Mr George @ Reddy
Ice for all your kindness. This is
there 3rd year to sponsor this event
*BASS PRO Shop-PEARLAND
Ducks Unlimited-Thanks so much Mr. Tim
Bordon's Joins the team again this year
Thanks to Tami Lilly Bordons
employee and our dear friend.
Second year to sponsor.
*Texas Parks & Wildlife
Dawn Bellows will be educating
guest on search and rescue with
her search dog BEAR
TPWD Biologist Chris Gregory
is bringing 3 tables of education
including some live critters
Caleb with the angler program-your
child receives certificate
*Fishing Tackle Unlimited
*US Forestry Service
SMOKEY THE BEAR IS COMING!
Thanks to Nancy Garcia TPWD
*Strike Construction
Thanks to one of your employees
James Hollie
I want to thank the "Cooking For Teal"
Cook-off Team for donating their
time and heart They are cooking
Sunday lunch for us
WE NEED 6 BRISKETS DONATED
*BALLOON ARTIST: MR. JAMES VAN WINKLE
*Sierra Club-Brandt-Bringing 3 tables of education
*Aztec Dancers
*Impact Center
*American Red Cross
Thanks Miss Jessica & Philip Grantham
*Boy Scouts of America
Troop 95 returns/ Learn New Skills
they were awesome
*On Call PC Services
John Seifert who kindly
donates our banners &
designed our new logo for
event and shirt.
*ECHO-Kids-Educational
*Keith Fields & his "Serving Project Bus"
for disabled Vets or Children
Please don't let a disability stop you from
coming Keith has designed the bus for complete comfort for you
WE ARE NEEDING
DONATIONS ASAP TO GET
THIS BUS Back on the road!
Important Contributors
*Preserve of Texas
*Abe Levitz & Gina Conn
*Judy Miller
*Entergy
*The Impact Team
*The GreenSheet
*Woodforest National Bank
*Cabela's-Melissa
*Bob Wilkinson
*On Call PC Services
*John Robinson-Houston Urban League
*Texas Fishing & Game Magazine (Chester)
*Ben King
*Deputy Tommie Ashmore
*Constable Ken Jones
Shaun Petitt-Channel 2
Vanesa Brashier-Cleveland Advocate
*McCoy's /Joe
Suresh "Siv" London, England
*Bass Pro-Pearland
*Fishing Tackle Unlimited
*United Forestry Service
*Texas Parks & Wildlife
*American Red Cross
*Strike USA
*James Hollie-Strike USA
*Jimmy Spurlock
Cody Tillman & The Wicked Truth
Raymond Stewart
Frank n Stein Music
*Eco Kids
*Blanket Top Theater
Ted Talbott
*Dawn Bellows & Bear TPWD-Search & Rescue
*Anne & Kenny Walls
*On Call Pc Services
*Kim Palmer
*The Preserve Staff
*Aztec Dancers
*Boy Scout Troop 95
*Lisa Kaster & Terry Ray
*Game Warden Adam
*Barbara Ellis Schlabra
*John Robinson- Houston Urban League
*James Van Winkle
*Cooking For Teal
*We Fight Like A Girl
*Kathy Holder & Family
*Ruth Helton
*Ducks Unlimited- -Tim Soderquist
*Richard & Faye Degetaire
*Larry Morton
*Chris Coles
*Sam's Warehouse
*Dr Ray McLendon/Clear Choice Otho
*The Serving Project Keith Fields
*Reddy-Ice-George
*Smith Insurance
*Sunshine Party Rental
*Big Thicket Vet
*BRK Foundation
*Deputy Tommi Ashmore
*Bob Wilkinson
*Ted Talbott
*Houston Zoo
*Sierra Club--Brandt
*Damn Good Times Magazine
*Caleb-TPWD- ANGLER PROGRAM
**Bordon's Milk
*Sheabrie Anders
*Stone Liquidations
*Depot Storage-Niki & Tearsa Coats
*Constable John Joslin & Staff
*Darrel Warner
Coporal Larry Allen
*Elaine Campbell & Family
*Bill & Jean McAdams
*Kim Taylor & Family
*ABC Dental
*Paddle Sports Houston
*Earl Gelston Jr & Family
*Good Promotions
*John Seifert
*The Preserve Staff
*Vicky Fregia & Family
*Ramona Chapman-Igloo
*Sam's Warehouse
Smiths Insurance
Big Thicket Vet
Niki & Teresa Coats
Ducks Unlimited
Richard & faye Degetaire
Lower Trinity Bird Watchers
Anne & Kenny Walls
Kathie Holder & Family
*The Preserve Staff
*james Georgous CMA Conviction
*Cypress Lakes Fire Department
WTS Outdoor Services
GEO Group
Crystal Autry family
Marjorie Milburn Family
Amanda Rogers Family
John Seifert Family
Schedule for 2013
Hug-A-Tree/Kiss-A-Fish Youth 3 day adventure
Friday May 17th
*check in at 10am-Must rsvp to get in gate
*Sign in sign release form and get ID bracelet
*Tent set up
*Fishing tournament begins at 5pm- Be sure to sign up with
Larry or Chris before starting*Dinner at 7pm- Light dinner
Saturday May 18th-
Fishing tournament for youth ends at dark & Adults -directors call
8am:Breakfast & Prayer- James Georgous with CMA Conviction
9am
A)Nature Walk with Biologist Brandt Mannchen-Sierra Club)
B)Bird Watching tours 8:30 - noon with ("Lower Trinity Birders Group")-Sign up at Booth-
*Bird Identification contest 9am-10am-11am-2pm-3pm-4pm @ booth all youth who participate will be eligible to win a set of their own Binoculars.
10am
A) Dawn Bellow with rescue do "Bear" Search & Rescue Program
B) Learn the art of Origami w/ Kathy Holder and family ( Need volunteers to help) Booth til 4pm
11amHouston Zoo-Presentation on "NIGHT CRITTERS"
12pm-
A)Lunch with Cooking for Teal cook off team
B)Brenda recognizes Sponsors & and Owners speak to you about Preserve of Texas
1pm
A)Celebrity Panel with amazing guest speakers- Bring your autograph books
2pm-
*A)Karaoke contest- With Earl Gelston Jr.- Bring it on! Mike Hammond American Idol & The Voice independent scout w/Top Notch Talent will be listening to you.
*B) Birding Tour w/ Lower Trinity Birders Group- (This group is amazing)-Sign up at Booth
3pm-
A)Aztec Dancer-If you have never seen this performance your in for a treat.
B)Flag Football on the beach
4pm-
A) Sand Building contest- Awards donated by Anne & Kenny Walls
*Family Bingo game
5pm
A)Adult Horseshoe & Washer tournament
B) Youth Photography Contest
6pm- Dinner- Spagetti with trims- Brenda recognizes Impact Team
7pm-
A)Pajama contest for Youth & Adults (Bring your cutiest of funniest PJ's/ Cake will be served
B)Poker on the Patio- Winner takes all. $20.00 donation entry fee- Adults Ony8pm til 10pm- Enjoy a movie in the woods-By Blanket Top Theater10pm to 12am-working on a band to close the night out- We need a band to volunteer!
I need poker & blackjack dealers
Sunday May 19th- Fishing tournament resumes @ sun up and ends at 11am for everyone
9am Breakfast
10:30- Clean-up Leave No Trace Behind contest-Prizes to who collects most trash11am-Fishing tournament ends12pm- Lunch Sandwhiches and Brenda's Wilderness game1pm-Begin camp-site clean-up. Please leave your sight the way you found it. Please pick up cigeratte buttts too. KEEP TRASH BAG AT YOUR CAMP SIGHT!2pm- Fishing Tournament award ceremony hosted by Larry Morton & Chris ColesEVERYONE MUST LEAVE PRESERVE BY 5PM Important Info:
*You may enter park at 10am Friday morning 17th to set up camp site (MUST HAVE A GATE PASS)
*VERY IMPORTANT SPEED LIMIT IN PARK 20 MILES PER HOUR. ONE WARNING ONLY-
THEN YOU GET A TICKET
Please be respectful, follow all park rules. So we will be invited back! PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR AREA
*Free Public event- Thanks to wonderful sponsors
*We feed 1st 300 guest maybe more with more sponsors/ Your still invited after u can bring your own food
everything else is free
*3 day camp out & youth & Adult fishing tournament-Prizes will be 1st, 2nd & 3rd &
prize for youth. 18 & over 1st & 2nd only! Grand Over All prize donated by Larry
Morton valued at $900.00 Complete camping. The prize is amazing thanks Larry for caring. NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED WITH OUR id BRACLET-Bring your bait
*RV Spaces & CABINS available for small fee
* 2 day campout: Please bring all your camping supplies. We are trying to find sponsors
to help purchase (Tents and sleeping bags) so many had to sleep on the ground last year outdoor critters were a problem.Any donated tents would help so much.
* When you get in park there will be signs to our location. Find our check-in station, sign in and get your identification bracelet. The rest is fun!
*We are in need of kind T-Shirt Sponsors, $200.00 donation to get Blanket Top Theater here we have half of it paid for thanks to Lisa Kaster & Terry Ray
**ANY CONTRIBUTIONS WILL HELP WITH THIS HUGE EVENT. THANKS
2012
3rd Annual
Hug-A-Tree/Kiss-A-Fish
Richard Hanks Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament &
3 day camp-out/ Please RSVP- Gated Community!!!!
June 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2012
You May enter park 9am Friday
Liberty Lakes Resort
201 Cypress Lakes Circle
Cleveland, Texas 77327
(281)592-0536
ATTENTION PLEASE!
The 1st 200 people will be in the VIP group this will include your meals for 3 days. After the first 200
you can still participate in ALL activities, camp out and youth fishing tournament you just must bring
your own ice chest with food and drinks. If we get more Sponsors for food we can include
more in our VIP Group. We are a small non-profit and do these events on donations only!
We are filling up fast!
Thanks Channel 13 for Thanks Cleveland Advocate thanks for
caring about our children caring.
Thanks so much Larry Morton & Chris Coles for inspiring the children and running the 3 day fishing tournament. Chris is a employee with Sam's Warehouse a wonderful supporter of communty & Children
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CALL Brenda Myers (936)499-2632
Top sponsors
This year's prizes are going to be awesome
Liberty Lakes Resort
Thanks to all the staff at LibertyLakes this event is going to be spectacular for the children.
Thanks Miss Judy & Mr.
Wheeler
Berkley/Pure Fishing.com
One of the Largest Companies in the World is helping us help our children!
Thanks to;
Mrs. Roxanne ColemanThanks to one of our top sponsors
ENTERGY we are going to be able t
feed more kiddos and thier families
Thanks for caring about your community
and our children.
Woodforest National Bank
Thanks Cabela's for Your kindness!
Suresh Sivy Sivarajah Top Sponsor
My friend and CEO of Missionaries Around the
World in London, England has donated to this
event to help pay for the food for our guest.
God is sending angels and we appreciate each
and every one of them.
This is called team work! INCREDIBLE!
The Greensheet
Thanks so much Misha McClure & The
Greensheet for always supporting us
and the Children!
Thanks Shawn & Holly for caring about
this event and our children. I appreciate
the brisket donations and the Fishing
guided tours you donated for the event.
Team work is making this event
spectacular! There will be picutes taken
with Shawn and his boat too!
We support our Vets & Disabled Thanks to
Keith Fields,this bus will be at event.
We invite our disabled vets & children to join us.
Let's have some fun! Everything you need to
have a wonderful time.
Star-Spangled Bus to Serve Veterans
HMQS is pleased to announce that The Serving Project Bus will be on special display at HMQS!
The Serving Project Bus, a 60’ bus created to meet all ADA accessibility standards, was built with love
by Texan, Keith Field, to serve war veterans. The purpose of the bus is to transport veterans to and from
medical appointments in comfort and dignity. Complete with Internet, a kitchen, washer & dryer facilities,
800 lb. wheelchair lift, sleeping area, and even a walk-in whirlpool tub in the center of the bus – this bus treats
veterans to a ride in style! Details of the interior include “Purple Heart” hardwood shipped in from South America,
and the official seal of the United States backlit on the stone mantle. HMQS attendees will have the opportunity to
tour inside the deckedout bus, as well as speak with Keith about his inspiration for the bus. For more information
American Red Cross
American Red Cross Federal Agents
will be kindly participating setting up
a booth with kits for the children.
People who care about community!
CPR Presentation
Texas Forestry Service
I want to thank Game Warden Melissa Brown, Game Warden Adam,
a new Game Warden Randy Button for assisting with the weigh
in stations for our youth fishing tournament and making the
children feel so special
Joining us Biologiost Keith Crenshaw that will take you
on a adventure of knowledge!
We will be proud to have the assistance
of Game Warden Melissa Brown. Her
knowledge and kindness is so appreciated
We will be excited to see Game Warden Adam
Come back he was so kind and patient with
all the children.
Keep your fingers crossed we are
working on Smokey the Bear to come!
We are excited about the Cleveland
Boys Scout Troop 95. Joining us to
help with our Adventure Hike!
Performances By:
The Incredible
Aztec Dancers
Caring Sponsors Participating:
1.McCool's Ton's of Fun
2.On Call PC Services-Computer Repair
3.Cleveland Team Hovak
4.ABC Dental
5.James Van Winkle/Balloon Artist
6.John Joslin- Making a contribution and helping with security AWESOME!
7.Keith Fields & The Star Spangled Bus
8. Jean & Bill McAdams
9. Liz and Rodger Landruum
10. McClains Grocery Store
11. Sunshine Party Rental
T-Shirt Sponsors so far: People who support our children!
We need more sponsors for shirts please!
ALL TOP SPONSORS WILL BE ADDED TO THE SHIRT AS WELL!
1. Texan GMC Buick- Humble, Texas
2. Bill Archer Entertainer
3. Bill & Jean McAdams- Sponsor
4. MasterCraft Specialties
5. Standard Building
6. Bob Wilkinson-rwgems.com
7. John Joslin-Liberty County Pct.6
8. Ted Talbott
9. ABC DENTAL- Sponsor
10. Prissyladybug Quilts
11. Chuck & Janie Sparks
12. Chase" D. Fonteno
13. Carlos Wallace
14.Tim Alcorn-North Shore High
15. Hands on Carpet Cleaning
16.393 Legion Riders
17. Steve & Phillis Tuttle
18. Strike Construction- Spring, Texas
WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!
*Fishing tournament begins at noon on Friday- Great Prizes
*Performance by The Aztec Dancers
*Scavenger Hunt
*Lots of swimming
*Lots of fishing
*Lots of eating
*Karaoke Contest By Earl Gelston Jr & DJ from 5 to 7
*Dance & Performances By Brook Paxon & Shayne
Porter from 7 to 10pm
*Lesson from Troop 95 on putting up tents,
safety, rope knots, etc.
*Nature Hikes- Bird Identification
*Archery & Kayaking w/ USFS- Dawn Bellows Friday afternoon only
*American Red Cross/Be Red Cross Ready
*2 night camping
*Horseshoe Tournament
*Volleyball
*Archery Contest
*Safety in the woods class
*Swimming Lessons
*Photography Contest/Bring your digital camera
*Nature Workshop
*Drawing contest
*Story Time
*Identify animals & insects tour
*Board games
*Lots of FUN & EDUCATION
*Camp-Fire Safety
*Cork Gun Competiton
*Swimming Races
*Flag Football,Volleyball
*Karoke Contest
*Safety in the woods
*Educational Hour
Much More
WE NEED YOU AS A SPONSOR: We are in need of camping supplies, prizes like fishing rods, tackle and tackle boxes, baseball tickets etc. We need prizes and food donations for this trip. We appreciate your kindness & your support.
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2011 2nd Annual
Hug-A-Tree/Kiss-A-Fish
Richard Hanks Memorial Youth Fish Tournament
AUGUST 12th, 13th, 14th
TOP SPONSOR: Donated By:
Liberty Lakes Resort
201 Cypress Lakes Circle
Cleveland, Texas 77327
(281)592-0536
People who care about our Children & Community
Tell them your with the Impact Center Group to find site location
Call Brenda Myers to sign up for event: (936)499-2632
Impact Center, Liberty Lakes Resort, Liberty County Game Warden's, United States Forestry Service, Cabela Fishing Company Bring your fishing poles, sleeping bags,tents, and your desire to catch a fish
A Special thanks to our Head Directors Chris Coles & Larry Morton
for taking your time out to work with a child who needs a friend.
Larry Morton
Fishing Tournament Directors
Thanks for all your hard work!
Chris Coles
*Fishing tournament begins at noon on Friday- Great Prizes
*Performance by The Aztec Dancers
McDonald's Games and Possibility Ronald McDonald himself
*Scavenger Hunt
*Water Testing
*Nature Hikes- Bird Identification
*2 night camping
*Horseshoe Tournament
*Volleyball
*Leave No Trace Behind class
*Safety in the woods class
*Swimming Lessons
*Photography Class & Contest/Bring your digital camera
*Nature Workshop
*Drawing contest
*Story Time
*Identify animals & insects tour
*Board games
WE NEED YOU AS A SPONSOR: We are in need of camping supplies, prizes like fishing rods, tackle and tackle boxes, baseball tickets etc. We need prizes and food donations for this trip. We appreciate your kindness & your support.
Sponsors:
The Impact Team
Liberty Lakes Resort
United States Forestry Service
McDonald's
Game Warden "Adam" Liberty County
Melissa Brown Game Warden San Jacinto County
Cabela's Fishing Company
Aztec Dancers
Friday: Noon Tent Set-up
Let the Tournament Begin!
6:30 p.m. Hot Dog Roast
Saturday:
All Day Fun, Games & Fishing, Swimming and water
safety, water testing, class rooms Without Walls Program,
Safety class with Game Warden Melissa Brown, Photography contest,
camping outdoors, lessons on putting up a safe
camp-site, Importance of Leaving No Traces Behind, Hiking,
Much more. What to do if you get lost in forest. Learn about the
wildlife in your forest, Why it's Important to protect your lakes & rivers.
Performance by Aztec Dancers, McDonald games.
6:30 p.m.
Chicken BBQ
Story Time
8 p.m.
Tournament End
Sunday:
9 a.m.
Prizes Awarded - Clean up sights
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2010
1st Annual
Hug-A-Tree/Kiss-A-Fish
Camping Trip & Tournament
June 18th-20th,2010 noon 'til noon
at Double Lake, Texas, Camp Grounds
This annual event will be a fun kick-off to the beginning of summer. Make plans to attend! Tell your friends!
Get back to Nature & come hug some trees with us!
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
DONT" MISS NEXT YEAR ! LOOK HOW MUCH FUN WE HAD!
