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PTF's Story of the Month - August
By Jan Hastings

   One of the themes that runs through our discussions at PTF is the difference between what we want and what we truly need. It continues to amaze us that even in these economic times, people seem confused and simply do not see the importance of recognizing the distinction between the two.
   It was interesting therefore, to see an article that was recently circulated around the internet regarding the new un-material person. It seems there is a movement afoot to encourage people to take a hard look at what they really need to live. One advocate argues that any person can whittle that list down to 100 things. That list includes everything you own from your socks to your vehicle and home. 100 things. That's it. Could you do it? What would be on your list? That same advocate argues for a hard look at the choices you make around spending for entertainment, education, etc. The question is: What can each individual do to streamline their lives and therefore reduce their financial and emotional stress?
Others say that perhaps just 100 items is a bit restrictive and encourage people instead to make a full list with four columns:

• What I Need;
• Needed Items - What Size and How Many? (In other words, how much is enough?);
• What I Have/Do That I Don't Really Need;
• What I'm Willing to Stop/Part With.

   Once that list is complete, the next step is to proceed to downsize/purge/re-group.
   Testimonials from families and individuals who have completed this exercise or are involved in the process, discuss the sense of freedom, burdens lifted, stress reduced and amazingly enough, how their debt decreases and then disappears as they begin to reject the mindless acquisition of "stuff and status." I decided to challenge myself to pick one item per day to remove from my home (I'm lousy at lists). It has been an amazing process to discover how many things I find that I am more than willing to part with, and actually can't figure out why I still have them. It has been another whole soul-wrenching exercise to part with other things. I have asked myself questions I didn't think I ever would. How many pairs of jeans do I need? What activities am I willing to stop or modify?
   My granny used to tell me that "one man's trash is another man's treasure." I'm hoping someone out there will treasure what I no longer need and I no longer count on to make me happy. We will continue to encourage our clients to ponder these ideas as well, and factor the big question so that every purchase/life choice from now on is truly informed, intentional and fits a life plan that is sustainable and happy.

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Sponsors Help Make PTF'S 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Held June 7th
at the Spring Valley Golf Club in Elizabeth A Huge Success

   All of the volunteers at PTF would like to send a heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful golfers and sponsors who helped us make our second annual golf tournament a huge success.
   PTF's all volunteer force does wonderful work in the communities of Parker, Elizabeth and Franktown for our neighbors in need. But we cannot do it alone. This kind of an effort truly shows what a group of committed people in a community can do to make life a little better for everyone.
   We don't have a list of all of our golfers but just take a look at the list of heroes below and we are sure you will agree that all of these fine folks deserve a tremendous Thank You!!
   Of course we would be remiss if we didn't also thank the one sponsor of our effort that made everything possible. Justin Cirbo and all of the staff at Spring Valley Golf Club went above and beyond to help PTF make this event special. Their organizational skills, flair for presentation and overall "niceness" can't be beat.
   All we can say is we very much look forward to seeing you all again next year!!

Tournament Pictures
   Click here for the pictures from the tournament.

A Special Thanks to our Sponsors

The Mortgage Company - Silver Sponsor Briargate at Main - Bronze Sponsor Spring Valley Gas - Bronze Sponsor Douglas & Brenda Nath - Bronze Sponsor Hole Sponsors:   1st Bank   IREA   Tecra Tools   Prudential Peak Real Estate   Chic-Fil-A   Matheu's Fine Watch   Intergroup Architects   Peters & Associates/Kathy Denson   Sign-A-Rama   Brent & Gina Osland   Clark & Jan Hastings   Gary & Lisa Block   Snow Family   The Law Offices of C.A. James, LLC   Infiniti   19 Hour Fitness PTF Sponsors:   Dave Landin   Robert & Barb Maier   Richard & Carol Brandt   Ritchy Haynes   Mark & Connie Lerner   Larry & Kathleen Cramm   Gary & Jane Traver Other contributors:   Spring Valley Golf Club   American Furniture Warehouse   Fresh Fish Co.   Brunswick Bowling   Parker Police Dept.   Mike Bard Baseball   Mountain Dental

Other contributors - Continued: Matt Hefner Trappers Hampton Inn City Bark Joe Cino D&D Tires Pradera Golf Town of Parker Hoilday Inn Del Frisco's Keller Auto Pinery Country Club Kwik Car Wash Blackstone Golf Quail Run Sports Club Locker Room Sports Egg & I Don Prosser Sprouts Mikuni Japanese Restaurant Lil Ricci's Baker St. Pub/Grill Parker Day Spa Extreme Auto Brakes Plus Grill on the Hill Denver Center for Performing Arts Texas Roadhouse Chili's To the Rescue Lowe's Hickory House Stagecoach Safeway Diana Riley - Mary Kay Chase Bank Quiznos Lifetime Fitness Noodles & Co. Ora Labs Tonti's Pizza Wingman

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Third Annual 502 Poker Run & Benefit Held On May 2nd Was A Success

   We felt the rumble and heard the roar that can only come from hundreds of motorcycles getting ready to roll for a good cause.
   Our heartfelt thanks to all those who participated!

Pictures From The Event
Click here to see the pictures from the event.

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The Parker Task Force Receives Donation From The Aurora
Old Navy Stores

Chris and Amy from Old Navy and Jim and Clark from PTF accepting the 1,000 dollars
 worth of King Soopers gift cards and 50 cases of complete meals purchased by
the Old Navy Arapahoe Crossings and Southlands stores in Aurora.