Guidelines for Festival of Trees decorator/sponsors:
Whenever possible, please use non-breakable decorations.
IMPORTANT- Use floral wire or ribbons to securely attach decorations and/or lights to your tree. This will help minimize potential damage
when trees are wrapped and shipped to the buyers.
A tree skirt is required.
Decorating materials should be flame retardant or noncombustible. Please do not use living materials or unwrapped food. Degradable products like food or candy must be coated and sealed.
Please remember the minimum decorative values: $500 for trees, $50 for wreaths.
If gifts are included with your tree, please provide a detailed list including approximate values on your tree sponsor form. This list must be received before November 15, 2011 for inclusion in the Tux & Trees Gala program.
Consider a gift certificate or gift items that coincide with the theme of the tree. Please do not actually attach any certificates or small valuables (jewelry, tickets, etc) to the tree. Instead, place them in an envelope and give them to the “Tree Concierge” on set-up day so that they can be placed in a lockbox for safe keeping.
Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation:
The Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation is the beneficiary of the Festival of Trees and the Tux & Trees Gala. The Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation is dedicated to providing a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Supporting the mission of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, the Foundation works to ensure long-term funding is available for programs and services as needs escalate in the five counties served.
