The Club for Boys prepares for Christmas Tree Project [Video]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The Club for Boys, a Rapid City non-profit youth development organization, is preparing to bring in hundreds of Christmas trees for their 42nd annual sale.

Rows of tree stands line a lot in front of the club. They’re bringing in seven species of trees in the next couple of weeks – some come all the way from Oregon and Michigan, others are spruces from the Black Hills.

In addition to raising funds for the charity, the tree sale gives boys a chance to gain experience in customer service and sales.

“They learn about all the different types of trees, they help customers select the type of tree that fits their needs, and they even help them carry it out and load it up,” Club Assistant Executive Director Mark Kline said. “They do everything that’s involved with the tree except handle the chainsaw.”

The Christmas Tree Project will be open to the public beginning …