We are now accepting orders for Walton Feed. The cutoff will be March 31st with the payment also due by March 31st. Delivery will be on Saturday, May 5th, at the Latigo Trails Equestrian Center off Meridian Rd. Due to high demand, we've arranged for two trucks this year. When the first truck is full (about 42,000 pounds), we will take orders for the second truck. PPN must receive enough orders to cover the additional cost of the second truck in order to honor the orders that will go on the second truck.

This year we are pleased to offer a dozen items that can be purchased in individual #2.5 cans to allow you to try products in small quantities. They are:

Mix–Vegetable Stew Blend

Tomato–Powder

Sour Cream–Powder

Eggs–Whole

Cheese–Cheddar

Butter–Powder

Imitation Meat–Beef Flavored

Imitation Meat–Taco Flavored

Fruit–Peach Dices

Mix–Vanilla Pudding

Peanut Butter–Powder

Mix–Spanish Rice Gravy

The #10 cans will only be sold by the case this year. If you research products through the Walton Feed site, www.waltonfeed.com, please keep in mind that we cannot offer every item in every size. Given their 1200+ inventory, we will do our best to offer most items in at least one size.

Shipping charges will be ten cents per pound this year. While this is an increase over last year, it is well under commercial carrier rates and reflects our commitment to always provide the best at the lowest cost. This increase is largely due to a significant increase from our trucking company this year along with the need to move the delivery day to an indoor location.

With the potential weight for this order around 84,000 pounds and one day to process the shipment, we will need lots of help. If you place an order, please help in some way. You will find many options available. Some of you will not be able to help for various reasons. If you have never volunteered with PPN before, you may be excused from this shipment on a case-by-case basis. This timetable is based on PPN placing a large order. If the order is substantially smaller, times for the afternoon shifts and pick up hours will be adjusted.

Please review the volunteer opportunities and carefully read the information included. The most difficult shift to fill will be the 7am to noon slot because you will not be able to pick up your order before you leave. However, it is critical that we have enough help during this time. Perhaps you and a neighbor could help each other; one could volunteer in the morning and the second could volunteer in the afternoon, picking up both orders.

1.  Administrative Assistance: Total volunteers needed - 7.

a.  Two to four volunteers: At the McKean home (Briargate area) on Thursday evening, May 3, or Friday during the day, May 4. Compare the truck inventory with the PPN order to look for differences in price, items not sent, and items substituted. Will work in teams of two.

b.  One volunteer: During the week prior to delivery one member to make phone calls from their phone to PPN members as needed. Note: some of these calls will be long distance.

c.  One volunteer: A member experienced in label making to print and prepare nametags the week prior to delivery. The member will need proper software on their computer. This task will be completed at member’s own home.

d.  One volunteer: On stand-by to help with last minute administrative needs. Be able to help run errands or help with paperwork at the McKean home (Briargate area) on Friday, May 4^th.

2.  Food Crew to help Cindy Beeston. Total volunteers needed - 4 to 6.

Help prepare food and come to the delivery site to serve either the morning or afternoon crew. (Morning crew 7 am to noon. Afternoon crew noon to 6 pm).

3.  May 5^th, 7am to noon, Morning Crew: Total volunteers needed - 30.

Help unload pallets, sort the products and assist with inventory. A forklift brings the pallets to the staging area. Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds. (A full bucket is about 50 lbs.) Minimum age is 15. Drinks and food will be provided. NOTE: You will not be able to pick up your order at noon. Please plan to return during pick up time (4 to 6 pm) or arrange for another member to pick up your order.

4.  May 5^th, noon to 6 pm, Afternoon Crew: Total volunteers needed – 30.

Volunteers will work in teams to fill individual orders and load orders into cars. It would be helpful to have previous Walton delivery experience for this crew, but not a requirement. Minimum age is 15. Drinks and food will be provided. Those with previous Walton delivery experience are encouraged to sign up for this crew.

5.  May 5^th, 3:30 to 6 pm, Loading Crew: Total volunteers needed - approx. 12.

Help the teams load individual orders into vehicles. Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs. Minimum age is 15.

6.  May 5^th, 3:30 to 6:15 pm, Traffic Management Crew: Total volunteers needed - 6.

Assist Paul McKean in greeting members, directing traffic into and out of the grounds and building (Yes, with this indoor facility, members will drive in to pick up their orders). Recommended to those who want to help, but should not be lifting. Adults only. Will be outdoors.

7.  May 5^th, 5:30 pm, Pick up pallets. Total volunteers needed - 1 or 2 depending on order size.

Bring your own vehicle or trailer and pick up pallets for personal use or take to business to sell. D & J Pallet Inc., located at 3665 US Highway 85 (which is about 1.5 miles south of the World Arena) will buy pallets starting at $2.25 for those in best condition and prices go down from there. Volunteers may keep the money received to cover gas expenses. Depending on group order size, we will have between 25 and 50 pallets.

8.       8.  May 5^th, 5:30-6:30 pm, Clean Up Crew. Total volunteers needed - 4.

          Help to load tables, empty pallets, clean up area, put away traffic cones, etc. Minimum age is 15.

9.       9.   May 5^th, 6:30 am and 6 pm, Table Crew. Total volunteers needed - 1.

          Provide about one dozen folding tables. Bring in the morning and pick up at the end of the day.

10. Cannot help, but have volunteered with PPN in the past.

We appreciate your past service and look forward to seeing you in the future.

11. Cannot help, and have never volunteered for PPN.

Please give a brief reason for not volunteering this time. We realize that there are some conflicts or limitations that cannot be avoided. For families involved with Saturday sports, please again review the volunteer opportunities and try to find something you can work into the schedule. While it is not a requirement to help with every order, we want to encourage you to find a way to contribute to this all-volunteer organization.

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact me at RosaliaMc@aol.com.

Rosalia McKean

PPN Walton Feed Shipment Supervisor

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