APPLY FOR FREE TREES

The Tree Bank Foundation is now accepting applications for

free trees. Nonprofit organizations, churches, schools and gov-

ernment agencies can apply for our Great Tree Giveaway,

Shade Trees On Playgrounds, Tornado Re-Leaf or Beautification

Project grants. Applications are due by 5pm on September 5,

2014. This application is available on our website,

www.TheTreeBank.org or you can call 405.630.9152 for more

information.

Our mission is “to promote and plant trees to enrich Oklahoma communities.” Spring 2014

This newsletter is sponsored by OG&E.

Non-profit Organization

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Oklahoma City, OK

Permit No. 685

The Tree Bank Foundation

16301 N. Rockwell, Bldg. A

Edmond, OK 73013

T: 405.330.4701

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E: nlargent@thetreebank.org

Board of Directors

Fenton Rood, President

Janice Segell, Vice-President

Kurt Atkinson, Secretary

Cynthia Brindley

Dana Childress

Rebekah Ebbs

Kathryn Gant

Jennifer Gooden

Morton Payne

Chris Ward

Pendleton Woods

David Yost

Platinum Sponsors

Ann Alspaugh

Apache Corporation

Ground Control

Lawnscaping

Jean I. Everest Foundation

Harris Foundation

Hudiburg Auto Group

Don Kastens

Meinders Foundation

Larry Nichols

Total Environment

The UPS Foundation

Gold Sponsors

James Everest

Fred Jones Family

Foundation

George and Nancy Records

C.M. Zeeck

Donations can be made online

at www.thetreebank.org, mailed

using the enclosed envelope, or

phoned in at 405.330.4701.

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TREE BANK WINS NATIONAL GRANT The UPS Foundation and Keep America Beautiful

awarded the Tree Bank Foundation with a grant

to assist our Tornado Re-Leaf program. This year

the program will focus on trees to be replanted

in Moore, Oklahoma. Forty mature trees will be

donated to the Moore Parks and Recreation

Department to be planted in public parks. An

additional sixty mature trees will be distributed

among schools, churches and organizations that

were affected by the tornadoes of 2013. The

Tree Bank will have a volunteer tree planting day

on Saturday, November 8 from 9am to noon. A

catered breakfast will be provided while we

welcome our volunteers and talk about the best

ways to plant a tree. Volunteers will then be sent

to their planting sites. There is no age restriction, although

minors must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nicki Largent at

nlargent@thetreebank.org or call 405.630.9152.

SALVATION ARMY TO RECEIVE OKLAHOMA

ORCHARD AT NEW FACILITY The Tree Bank Foundation will donate its third

Oklahoma Orchard to the Salvation Army’s Center of

Hope, which will be located on a 26-acre campus at N.

Pennsylvania Avenue and NW 10th Street in

Oklahoma City. The Center of Hope complex will be a

one-stop location providing comprehensive social

services for families and individuals.

“Many who struggle to provide for their families rarely

have the opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit. But now

with the donation of this orchard, numerous lives will

be touched for generations to come,” said Major

Carlyle Gargis, Area Commander of The Salvation

Army Central Oklahoma Area Command. “This

contribution is truly invaluable. We say thank you on behalf of the

individuals who will share in the fruits generously provided by The

Tree Bank Foundation.” The orchard will be funded by the proceeds

from the Tree to Table Benefit.

Gov. of the Chickasaw Nation Bill Anoatubby, Area

Commander Major Dan Proctor, Gov. Mary Fallin,

Major Francine Proctor and Councilwoman Meg

Salyer break ground for the Center of Hope. Photo

by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman

Memorial Trees Gerald Beasley

Loyce Bell

Joe Borg

Edna Boyce

Leta Burkett

Jason Cable

Gary Call

Rodney Carroll

Phyllis Chambers

Carla Jo Clark

Glendon Cofer

Robert Dela

Quaid Dolan

Mark Finley

Raysen French

Clinton “Gene” Goben

Galen Groves

Elmo Hall

Lisa Howe

Bob Jones

Jim Kelly

Maurice Murphy

Keith O’Bannon

David Owens, Sr.

Harriet Pearson

John Price

Esther Redgate

Ray Roberts

Timmy Sanson

Rachel Scarberry

Robert Scobey, Jr.

Jackie Stallard

Dan Stephens

Rex Thomas

Joe Thompson

Bill Thurmond

Honorary Trees Betty Snyder

For a suggested donation of

$35 you can request a tree be

planted in honor of a loved

one. Call 405.330.4701.

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TREE TO TABLE BENEFIT

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, nationally

acclaimed chef serving as Head

Judge at the Tree to Table Benefit

Oct. 28, 2014 Farmers Public Market in OKC 6:30pm

We are pleased to invite all of our supporters to a deliciously unique event—

the Tree to Table Benefit. This cooking competition challenges chefs and

caterers throughout Oklahoma to create a dish that highlights ingredients from

trees. Although other ingredients may be used, the dishes should celebrate

ingredients like olives, avocadoes, apples, peaches, cinnamon and chocolate.

Attendees will sample all of the dishes and vote on their Fan Favorite. A

judging panel will also taste each dish to select the Best Savory, Best Sweet and

Overall Winning Dish. Winners will be given cash prizes.

The judging panel is led by nationally acclaimed chef Alex Guarnaschelli who is

featured on Food Network’s Chopped, Iron Chef America and won Season Five

of The Next Iron Chef. Our second judge is Mr. Dave Cathey, the food editor of

The Oklahoman. Our third judge—just might be you! This final position on the

judging panel is up for auction on our website, www.TheTreeBank.org.

Anyone with a catering license can compete. There is no cost to enter the

competition and every competitor will be given a $250 gift card to purchase

ingredients.

Individual tickets are $100 and VIP tickets are $250. VIP guests will enjoy a

reception before the event where they can speak with the judges, learn about

wine pairings with tree ingredients and will have reserved seating close to the

stage during the main event. We also have three sponsorship levels:

Gold Sponsor (4 VIP tickets; 8 raffle tickets; Reserved seats at the front of

the hall; Online acknowledgement throughout the year; Listing in program,

and all other printed materials) $5,000

Silver Sponsor (2 VIP tickets; Reserved

seats at the front of the hall; Online

acknowledgement throughout the year;

Listing in program) $2,500

Bronze Sponsor (2 individual tickets;

Reserved seating; Online acknowledge-

ment throughout the year) $1,000

Tickets can be purchased at TheTreeBank.org.

We hope to see you there!

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TREE STORIES: What do you love about trees in spring? Their unfailing renewal of life and beauty each spring

for many of us, a metaphor for our faith.

-David Yost, Oklahoma City

Mature Height: 15 to 30 feet

Spread: 15 to 25 feet

Growth Rate: Moderate

Exposure: Sun

Flower: White to dark lavender, bell-shaped

Flowering season: April to

August

Color: Silvery gray-green foliage

Drought Tolerant: Yes

Recommended cultivar:

‘Paradise’

*One problem is winter dieback,

which may affect tree in

moderate to severe

winters; aphids may be

a problem on new growth*

I love the sound of the wind through the

leaves.

-Chris Williams, Ponca City

I love the lime green color of the bursting

trees and grass!! I LOVE the purple color of

the Redbuds!!! So Oklahoma Beautiful!!!

And I don't know if they are trees, but I

love the Quince and the Forsythia (my

family calls it For-Cynthia). Spring just

pops around here!!!

- Cynthia Brindley, Oklahoma City

TREE HIGHLIGHT: DESERT WILLOW

The next edition’s question is:

What is your favorite fruit tree &

why?

Email nlargent@thetreebank.org or call

405.330.4701 to submit a tree story!

TREE BANK WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEE

The Tree Bank is happy to announce the appointment of Juliette Hulen as our new Events

and Programs Assistant. Juliette has previously worked for OG&E and the Department of

Environmental Quality. She has also volunteered for The Oklahoma City Chapter of The

Nature Conservancy participating on fundraising event committees. Juliette was

co-coordinator of the Spirit of the Buffalo public art exhibit working with artists, sponsors

and Oklahoma townships to place life-sized buffalo sculptures around the state to create

awareness of The Nature Conservancy and its mission. Juliette and her husband are long-

time nature enthusiasts and have spent time literally “hanging out in trees” while doing

macaw nesting research in the Peruvian Rainforest.

I love seeing signs of life after a

dull winter. Color, color, color!

-Chris Ward, Norman