Heart of America Quilt (HoAQ) heartofamericaquilt

1. Heart of America Quilt (HoAQ)www.heartofamericaquilt.com

2. Overview • Heart of America Quilt (HoAQ) is an international living memorial for 9/11. • Quilt in the form of a flag shows unity to communities across the world. • Minimum size is 5,000 sq.ft. • Current maximum size is 19,000 sq.ft. and growing every day. • Educational programs for children to learn history, current events and community out reach. Uniting to Honor

3. A Letter Dear Friends, Thank you for taking the time to view this presentation and your interest in the Heart of America Quilt. We began as a means to help children feel a sense of helpfulness and healing surrounding the events of 9/11. On that journey we found that it was our nation and our world, young and old alike that need to feel that sense of unity. We hope this fills you with a sense of pride in our country. While the events of 9/11 brought our country to its knees in sorrow, it sent us soaring in patriotism. We stand united as families, communities, a nation as a whole to unite with other countries for the betterment of the world. May you find joy in the unity we are creating together. Susan Morissette, President Uniting to Honor

4. History of the HoAQ • September 13, 2001 • Created to help Maine children feel a sense of helpfulness surrounding the tragic events of 9/11. • Within weeks the quilt included 8 states. • Now has reached international status with panels from many countries and panels from each of the United States. • Panels form the white stripes of the flag/Quilt. • Now touring the country to show the Unity Uniting to Honor

5. For our children our future! Uniting to Honor

6. We are ONE Nation Uniting to Honor

7. Surrounding and embracing Uniting to Honor

8. From New York to Mississippi, from Virginia to Michigan Uniting to Honor

9. Growing Panel by Panel Uniting to Honor

10. Energized by the lives we touch Uniting to Honor

11. Crossing all walks of life Uniting to Honor

12. Panels • Panels include: • New York City Fire Dept. • Children from public and private schools around the world • U S Military Academy class of 1977 from West Point, New York • The Army G-1, Pentagon • Fairfax County Fire Dept, Virginia • Ronald Regan National A.A. Fire Department • YMCA Reston, Virginia Uniting to Honor

13. Panels(Continued) • The Industrial Fabrics Association International • VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Florida, Delaware, Michigan and Illinois • Liquidmetal Technologies of Tampa, Florida • Catholic Charities of Maine • Peterson Air Force Base Colorado Springs, CO • Elected officials: • Former Governor Angus S. King Jr., Senator Olympia Snowe, Senator Susan Collins, Representative Tom Allen, Governor John Baldacci and Governor Jeb Bush. Uniting to Honor

14. Countries • United States of America • Canada • France • Switzerland • Ireland • Germany • South Africa • UK • India • Iraq • England • Australia Uniting to Honor

15. Benefits of The HoAQ • Helps children and adults heal, overcome and make a change by uniting for our country and our world. • Brings communities together. • The quilt becomes a means to show support for family and friends of those that lost their life, support for our fire and police departments, support for our troops. Children learn about history, current events and coming together for the betterment of their community. Uniting to Honor

16. HoAQ Showings (Events) • Showing includes: • Display of panels in the form of a flag. • Panel from visited community. • Min. flag size 5,000 sq.ft./Max. size 19,000 sq.ft. • National anthem sung at beginning of event and God Bless America at the conclusion. • Local speakers: • Government officials, firefighters, law enforcement, Armed forces, corporate leaders. • Survivors, first response, military when available. • Event flyers with speaker, host and sponsor recognition available at each showing. Uniting to Honor

17. Specifications for Showings • The HoAQ requires 7,200 sq.ft. for display in its smallest flag form. • Location must be large enough to safely hold the quilt. • Outside only when weather permits. • Inside space must be large enough to allow room for people to walk around the quilt. • Showings of the HoAQ require community involvement and sponsorship. Uniting to Honor

18. Sponsorship • Patriotic Sponsor - $50,000· Invitation to have member of company join Heart of America Quilt at each showing· Appointment to Board of Advisors· Honorary mention as Patriotic Sponsor of Heart of America Quilt· National print media recognition in major cities· Corporate Panel added to Heart of America Quilt· Company Name on all literature· Corporate logo on banner at each showing· Corporate name on our Web site as Patriotic Sponsor· Local Representation Recognition at each event· Recognition in our Newsletter Major Corporate Sponsorship - $25,000.00· National print media recognition in major cities· Corporate Panel added to Heart of America Quilt· Corporate name on all literature· Corporate logo on banner at each showing· Corporate name on our Web site as Major Corporate Sponsor· Local Representation Recognition at each event· Recognition in our Newsletter Uniting to Honor

19. Sponsorship • Corporate Sponsorship - $10,000.00· National print media recognition in major cities· Corporate name on all literature· Corporate name on our Web site as Corporate Sponsor· Local Representation Recognition at each event· Recognition in our Newsletter Associate Sponsorship - $1,000.00· Association Name on all literature· Association name on website as Partner· Heart of America Quilt’s quarterly Newsletter Small Business Sponsorship - $500.00· Company name on event literature· Company name on website as Associate partner· Heart of America Quilt’s quarterly Newsletter Uniting to Honor

20. Panel Packets • Corporate Panel Packet - $1,000Kit Includes - 1 panel with full color embroidered logo, 3 fabric markers for signatures, return shipping, and quilting. Jr. Corporate Panel Packet - $750Kit Includes - 1 Panel with 1 color embroidered logo, 3 fabric markers for signatures, return shipping and quilting. Small Business Panel Packet - $500Kit Includes - 1 panel with iron on transfer, 3 fabric markers for signatures, return shipping and quilting. Community panel packet - $250Kit Includes - 1 panel, one sheet of iron on transfer paper, idea generating booklet, 3 fabric markers for signatures, return shipping and quilting. Personal panel packet - $50Kit Includes - 1 panel, 3 fabric markers for signatures, return shipping and quilting. Uniting to Honor

21. HoAQ Donations • 501(c)3 Tax deductible Organization • Online for secure credit card donations: • www.heartofamericaquilt.com/donatenow.htm • Check donations: • Make out and Send to: Heart of America Quilt, 7 First Street, Winslow, Maine 04901. • In Kind donations: • Call 207-873-3573. Uniting to Honor

22. HoAQ Availability • More information on how to become involved with the Heart of America Quilt: • Call 207-873-3573. • E-mail admin@heartofamericaquilt.com • Write to: Heart of America Quilt, 7 First Street, Winslow, Maine 04901. Uniting to Honor

23. We need your help to keep it going • We need your help to keep teaching the children to unite and work together. It is not a matter of want, our world depends on their actions. Our future depends on what we teach them. • Please contact us on how you can contribute now. Uniting to Honor

24. Board of Advisors HoAQ • Honorable Doug Belden- Tax Collector, Hillsborough County, Florida • General John W. Libby- Adjacent General, State of Maine • NCCM(SW) Mike Doyle, USN - HoAQ Web and Information Advisor • NCCS(SW/AW) Kevin Sullivan, USN - HoAQ Sponsorship and Fundraising Advisor • Don Rondeau- Heart of America Quilt National Chief Security Advisor • John R. Williams II, CFP -W.E.C. Financial Group, Maine • Capt. Benjamin - US Airways • Capt. Harry C. Hopkins ,III ,NREMT-P - Washington Metro Airports Authority, DC • Kelly Williams- CFO, W.E.C. Financial Group, Maine • Linda Robertson- Heart of America Quilt Political Advisor, National • Keff Dolan- Media Advisor • Mark Archer- Delpadre Productions, Heart of America Quilt Technical Advisor Uniting to Honor

25. HoAQ Board of Directors • Susan Morissette, President • Tamera Selhaver, G1 Pentagon, Survivor • Col. Steve Collier, US Army retired • Jean Rosenbluth, ASA Uniting to Honor

26. Educational Plan • The Heart of America Quilt is excited to launch its educational plan. The plan will be used to teach children about history and current events while teaching group communication to help solve social needs in the community. The Heart of America Quilt’s launching of the pilot program begins 2006. • For more information on the educational project, please contact the Heart of America Quilt. Uniting to Honor

27. Volunteer • Certifying Organization of the President’s Volunteer Service Award Uniting to Honor