ADetourtoaDream - Children's Home Society

Many hands...many books... many thanks!“Many hands make light work.”This couldn’t have been more true last fall when CHS launched the sale ofTom Roberts’ third book—THE LITTLE LOST SOCK. It was a huge team effortto create, produce, promote and sell this book,along with continued sales of the previouslyreleased books SANTA’S PRAYER and ’TWASTHE NIGHT BEFORE CHRIST.Many books were sold!The result? Over 7,300 books were sold in 2011,raising more than $125,000 to support CHSprograms that serve over 2,000 children each year. We are grateful to all thechurches, schools, service organizations, retailers, and businesses whopartnered with us in this effort!Since the first book release of ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRIST in 2002,more than 37,000 books have been sold and over $625,000 has been raised!Many thanks, to everyone who had a hand!BOOK PROJECT SPONSORS:We hope you enjoy receivingthis newsletter. It is our way to keepyou informed about CHS news, andabout the work we are doing withchildren and families.We also hope that you willconsider making a gift to supportour mission. As long as the kidscontinue to come, we will continueto ask for your help.Can you please send agift today?Name:_______________________________NuStar EnergyBob, Connie, Kaitlin & LeviScottJack & Linda StengelCAPITAL Card Services Inc.Dacotah BankGreat Western BankCarolyn & Mark MollersJeff & Muriel NelsonKohl’sLes Kruse – AmericanFamily InsuranceRausch GraniteRehfeld’s Art & FramingThrivent Financial ForLutheransVal & Dave MickelsonGIFT IN KIND & MEDIA SUPPORTTom Roberts, AuthorJim Brummond, IllustratorMaximum GraphicsMidwest EditionsJDS IndustriesRude TransportationArgus Leader MediaBackyard BroadcastingKELO TVMidcontinent CommunicationsVision VideoDan VignessAddress: _________________________________________________________________City:_________________________________State:_____________ Zip: ______________Gift of $_____________ enclosedMany new plans are being made…PLEASE USE:And here is how you can help! This fall, and into the months leading up to theholidays, Tom and Tammy Roberts will once again “hit the road” with a fullschedule of events, retailer book signings, church visits, and performancesall across South Dakota.We are looking for churches, schools and eligible organizations to help sellthese books, and at the same time raise funds for your own project ormission—you keep $2 from each book sold!Call Tammy at 605-965-3183 for more details.You can purchase any of the books, any time, at www.chssd.org/booksVision Video created a TV spot to promote THE LITTLE LOSTSOCK. It was entered, and won a 2011 Silver ADDY Award!Congratulations, Vision Video!____ Where needed most____ For Endowment____ For Creative Arts EndowmentTo give on-line,please go towww.chssd.org/foundationACCEPTED11