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2014 YEAR IN REVIEW:

See where your donations went and

all the lives impacted

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How to Get Involved

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Our Mission: To take what we have been given and give back to make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Vision: To use hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities as a platform to share with our youth, to show appreciation for our veterans, and to nourish our neighbors in need.

Giving back to make a difference in the lives of others...

TRINITY OAKS

YEAR IN REVIEW

Thanks to you, 2014 was a very successful year for

Trinity Oaks. We hit many milestones and are proud to

announce the continued expansion of our programs in

the coming year. Here are a few of our favorite highlights

from 2014.

2014

Hitting all Our Goals:

IMPACTED 189 HEROES

Our veterans have sacrificed so much for this country. In 2014, 189 of our nation’s heroes, including Purple Heart veterans from World War 2, Vietnam and the recent wars participated events in 5 states, Canada & Africa. Each event was aimed at not only thanking our men and women in arms but at providing a fun and therapeutic experience in nature too. These events harvested many animals that the veterans were able to take home to their families and/or donate to our local partners.

COMPLETE PROCESSING PLANT

Lots of exciting things happening at the

Trinity Oaks Meat Processing Plant..

One of our goals in 2014 was to expand

the processing plant to handle additional

volume. Because of donations received

we were able to construct a 20x30 walk-

in freezer and a 20x30 walk-in cooler.

We also completed a project for a secure

parking lot that house all of the Trinity

Oaks vehicles and trailers.

Trinity Oaks had the opportunity to impact countless lives by supporting more than 50 other Outreach Organizations.

IMPACTED LIVES

MENTORED 357 YOUTH

At Trinity Oaks, we wholeheartedly believe in the importance of outdoor experiences. In 2014, 358 youth participants were positively influenced by hunting, fishing, and other outdoor experiences! From learning how to track and hunt game, to baiting a hook and catching a fish, children of all ages learned about the beauty and importance of God’s great outdoors. Safety is a top priority at Trinity Oaks and our H2O youth programs. We encourage all youth participants to take Hunter’s Education, CPR, first aid and survival skills. Our goal with the youth is to get them off the couch and out in the woods and on the water. Many life lessons can be taught in the field and can be used throughout their lives. Your support helped us reach our goals!

From local food shelves and charitable organizations, to orphanages in Mexico, the generous donations from Trinity Oaks participants and members of the community we were able to process and deliver over 500,000 healthy meals to those in need.

100,320 LBS OF MEAT DISTRIBUTED

GRANTED DREAM HUNTS

Arranged youth and adult dream hunts for those terminally ill, battling serious disease, and the physically challenged.

THANKS TO ALL OUR DONORS, BIG & SMALL, EVERY CONTRIBUTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

HEROES CELEBRATED The events are just as much about the hunting and fishing as it

is about showing our humble appreciation and immense

respect for these brave men and women. Through adaptive

methods, such as Trinity Oaks’ Action Trackchair (a

customized, all-terrain wheelchair on tracks), veterans can

move beyond physical limitations to enjoy hunting and fishing

with increased mobility and independence. Trinity Oaks

understands that not all injuries are physical and often host

veterans who are dealing with PTSD and other mental

traumas. In 2014 we held vents in Texas, New Mexico,

British Colombia, Maine, Wyoming and Namibia, Africa.

2nd ANNUAL UNDER THE OAKS GALA With Capt. Chad Fleming (RET) as a guest speaker and entertainment by Thom Shepherd & Coley McCabe how could the night not be a success? We got to honor our Man of the Year, David Gaither and present The Lt. Paul Silber Award to SFC Greg Stube (RET). With your help, Trinity Oaks raised over $185,000!! DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S GALA, SAVE THE

DATE FOR: SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015

2014 DREAM HUNTS

The hunting or fishing is a major part of any Trinity Oaks’

Dream Trip, but the simple time creating happy memories

around an evening campfire is just as important for the afflicted

participant and their family. An outside spectator, without the

knowledge of participant’s condition and backstory, would look

around the fire and see normalcy… The outsider would see a

happy family — and that is what we all see too, even if it was

just an evening, there was no talk of sickness, doctors, or the

future.

For full stories on these Dream Hunts and the participants please visit our website: www.Trinityoaks.org

2013 Accomplishments:

Distributed 75,000 pounds of meat to those in need, this represents 350,000 individual meals.

Finished Construction on Paige's Place

Mentored 250 youth thru H2O - our youth hunting, fishing, and outdoor education programs.

Impacted countless lives by supporting more than 35 other outreach organizations programs with our resources

Directly impacted the lives of more than 100 of our nation’s Military Heroes.

Completed Dream Hunts for youth and adults that are terminally Ill, battling serious disease, and the physically challenged

2014 Accomplishments:

Distributed 100,320 pounds of game meat to those in need, representing 500,000 individual meals

Mentored 357 youth thru H2O - our youth hunting, fishing, and outdoor education programs

Impacted countless lives by supporting more than 50 other outreach organizations programs with

our resources

Directly impacted the lives of 189 of our nation’s Military Heroes

Completed Dream Hunts for youth and adults that are terminally Ill, battling serious disease, and

the physically challenged

Began expanding processing plant to handle additional volume

Completed several phases of the Guadalupe River Camp

2013 & 2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DISTRIBUTE over 125,000 pounds of meat, representing 625,000 individual meals

MENTOR over 500 youth thru H2O

SUPPORT more outreach programs with our resources

IMPACT the lives of more than 250 of our nation’s Military heroes

GRANT Dream Hunts for terminally ill, battling serious disease, and the physically challenged

COMPLETE expansion of processing plant to handle additional volume

COMPLETE several phases of the Guadalupe River Camp

2015 GOALWITH YOUR HELP

Trinity Oaks believes with education and proper initiation of youth we must teach the cultural and aesthetic pleasures necessary to cement the next generation to hunting and fishing.

H2O YOUTH PROGRAM

Trinity Oaks supporters believe that simply spending time outdoors and the camaraderie around a campfire creates some of our fondest memories — let’s share that with others!

Every dollar of your contribution to Trinity Oaks is devoted exclusively to strengthening our shared mission. Thank you!

Donate by Check Please make check payable to Trinity Oaks, and mail to 9385 Miller Lane, San Antonio, TX, 78266

Planned Giving Please consult your tax advisor if you are interested in helping to sustain Trinity Oaks’ programs through Planned Giving. Should you or your tax advisor have any questions, contact us at info@trinityoaks.org and we’ll gladly assist you through the process.

Venison Donation To schedule a pick up or drop off time at our San Antonio facility, please call or text Chuck Byrge at 1(210)415-4638 our meat processing and distribution manager.

In-Kind Support & Volunteering Do you have land we can bring veterans or youth to hunt on? Do you have surplus products or services that you or your company would like to give?

Items such as commercial kitchen equipment, trucks, ATVs,

9385 MILLER LANE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78266 210-447-0351 WWW.TRINITYOAKS.ORG WWW.INFO@TRINITYOAKS.ORG

TRINITY OAKS ADVISORY BOARD

Founders: Tom & Nona Snyder Blake Barnett

Kevin Callender Ryan Cantu

Garrett George

Jeff Green Jonathon Hines

David Lewis Kyle Lindsey

Shawn Osborne Tim Thomason

Guadalupe River Camp Executive

Director: Kenneth Holder Processing Plant Manager: Chuck Byrge

HOW TO GET

INVOLVED Giving back to make a difference in the lives of others.

All donations will be made to Trinity Oaks entity that is a Texas based nonprofit corporation and is registered as a 501(c)(3) entity in the United States. Accordingly, your donation is a tax deductible as permitted by law. Thank you for your contribution!

hunting and fishing gear, building materials are always needed. Please enquire at info@trinityoaks.org if you have something in-kind that you’d like to donate.

We are always looking for help; please contact us if you would like to donate your time or talent!

SIGHTS SET YOUR

On Upcoming Events!

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9385 MILLER LN

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78266

210.447.0351

WWW.TRINITYOOAKS.ORG

INFO@TRINITYOAKS.ORG

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January 15-18

Dallas Safari Convention

Dallas

January 20-23

SHOT Show & Conference

Las Vegas

January 23-25

Houston Safari Club Convention

Houston

February 4-7

SCI Convention

Las Vegas

February 23

Advisory Board Meeting

March 12-14

Centers for Children and Families

Paige’s Place - Port Mansfield, TX

March 30 Advisory Board Meeting

April

Annual Women’s Hero Celebration

April 27

Advisory Board Meeting

June 5

2nd Annual Shot for our Military

Heroes

Greater Houston Gun Club

June 15 Hunting for Birdies Golf Tournament

Dominion Country Club

June 12-14

Centers for Children and Families

Paige’s Place - Port Mansfield, TX

June 29 Advisory Board Meeting

July 28

Advisory Board Meeting

August 22

2nd Annual Under the Oaks Gala

Leon Springs Dance Hall

August 25

Advisory Board Meeting

September 28

Advisory Board Meeting

April

Annual Men’s Hero Celebration

October 27

Advisory Board Meeting

November 7

Centers for Children and Families

Paige’s Place - Port Mansfield, TX

Weekly Oct 1st - Dec 2nd, 2014

Military & Youth Deer Hunts

October 12 - 16

Annual Men’s Hero Celebration

El Sauz Ranch

TBD

Hero Celebration

Africa

TBD

Annual Mule Deer Hunt

New Mexico

TBD

Annual White Tail Hunt

East Texas

TBD

Youth Duck & Quail Hunt

El Sauz