Statement Regarding Christmas Tree Sales
November 2011
Dear North Fayette Twp Community Member,
Recently, the North Fayette Twp VFD made the decision not to sell Christmas Trees this year as a fundraiser for the fire department. Because many of you supported us with your tree purchase in past years, we want to explain our decision. While it is true that the sale of Christmas Trees added much needed funds to help the department operate, it also took a heavy toll on the other much needed element that helps the fire department to operate, our members. More than twenty continuous days of sales requires hundreds of hours of time from our staff. We continue to be a very busy department, and are on pace to answer over 450 calls, maintain full time jobs, family commitments, and to do this all during the busy holiday season.
The North Fayette Twp community has been very supportive of our operations in the past and we hope that we can count on that support in the future. When our contribution requests are sent out in the summer, please consider donating. If you would like to physically help, we are always looking for firefighters and non-firefighters to join our ranks. We remain committed to our primary goal which is to protect the lives and property of those who live, work, and visit North Fayette Twp.
From our family to yours, we wish you a happy holiday season and a great New Year!
Sincerely,
The officers and members of the North Fayette Twp VFD