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| | Working Together Pays Off!!! | | Regional fundraising events with Chapter support have raised more than $10,000 this year! These events include the minor-league baseball games, SE DuPage Cruise Event, Mt Prospect Golf Outing and Gurnee Days concessions. We have a coffee house planned for November at Zion Lutheran in Tinley Park. Can you help us publicize the event or solicit donations for the raffle baskets? Let’s see if we can more than double the $2,000 raised last year! Contact Inga Theeke if you’d like to help. | |
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Urgent Call for Framing & Drywall During the Week! |
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Two of the Habitat affiliates we’re working with have planned Blitz Weeks for this Fall. If you can volunteer as an individual or organize a small group to help, please contact them ASAP to make your reservation.
During the week of September 15th, we are looking for volunteers to help frame the first floor of the duplex we’re working on in Carpentersville with Northern Fox Valley Habitat. We had some permit issues that delayed our start, so it’s essential that we jump start construction with a week focused on framing.
Immediately following the Youth Blitz Day in October, Habitat Chicago South Suburbs is planning a Drywall Blitz Week for the three houses we’re working on in Riverdale. Again, individuals and small group leaders are needed.
Please check the volunteer coordinator contact information below to RSVP for either project.
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Partner Families to Host "Open House" in Riverdale |
Open House Invitation - Currently Under Construction |
On Sunday, September 14th, the Buchannan and Boxley families will be hosting an Open House at their new Thrivent Builds Homes. Construction is still in progress, but all are invited to come meet the families and see what we’re working on. Lunch is provided between 12:30 and 3 pm. Details are available on the attached invitation. | |
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Landrum Family's Home is Complete!! |
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The first dedication of 2008!!! Please join us at 2 pm on Sunday, September 28th to celebrate completion of the Landrum Family’s Thrivent Builds Home in Aurora (930 Oakland Ave). Thank you to Living Lord Lutheran in Bartlett and Trinity-Roselle for your help with construction and the celebration service. | |
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3rd Annual Youth Blitz Day - October 4, 2008 in Riverdale |
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Youth Blitz Day Bulletin Insert |
As in previous years, we’re welcoming youth groups (age 15 and up) onsite to help with appropriate construction tasks. Last year, we hosted over 60 kids from several different local congregations to work alongside each other on insulation, clean-up, siding, etc. Your group must bring at least 1 adult for every 4 kids under age 18. More information is available on the bulletin insert attached here. | |
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Local Volunteer Opportunities & Construction Status |
August 28,2008
Chicago South Suburbs, Riverdale
Drywall Blitz Week scheduled for Oct 6 – 10 – individuals and groups needed
Saturdays and select weekdays from 8 am to 3:30 pm
Registration for volunteer teams is processed through their website: www.gohabitat.net . Please follow the links to complete the Group Application Form and reserve available dates. You can also reach Daryel Wexler directly at 708-756-2015 if you would rather speak with someone regarding possible volunteer dates for yourself or your small group. Onsite, water is provided, and the team should coordinate plans for lunch (including 4-5 site supervisors & partner family members). DuPage County, Aurora
Dedication scheduled for Sunday, Sept 28th at 2 pm
930 Oakland Drive, Aurora Fox Valley, Aurora
Groundbreaking on Sunday, Sept 14th at 3 pm
Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Sarah Nunn is the volunteer coordinator. Please contact her at sjnunn@mtu.edu with a choice of dates and number of people on your team. A team should have about 10-12 people. The Team Leader should plan to bring water for the group and coordinate lunch for the team, plus 5-6 site supervisors. Lake County, Waukegan (12th Street)
Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm
Volunteer teams of no more than 12 people are scheduled by Cassie Bertke. Saturdays are filling quickly. Individuals or small groups needed on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Please contact her at cassie@habitatlc.org or 847-623-1020 with a choice of dates. Team Leaders should coordinate water and lunch for the group. McHenry County, Harvard
Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm
Volunteer teams should include no more than 10 people – sometimes smaller based on planned activities. Smaller teams will be combined with another group. When you are ready to reserve a date, please email a choice of dates and number of people on your team to habitat1@mc.net or call 815-759-9002. Team Leaders should plan on bringing water and lunch for their group. Northern Fox Valley, Carpentersville
Framing Blitz Week scheduled for Sept 15-19 – individuals & groups needed
Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm
Volunteer teams are scheduled by Lisa Uidl. She is available at 847-836-1432 or lisa.uidl@hfhnfv.org. You can also check availability on their website: www.hfhnfv.org. When you contact Lisa, please indicate a choice of dates and number of people on your team. Teams should include 10-12 people. Water and lunch should be coordinated by the Team Leader. Additional Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities Will County, Joliet & Lockport
Thursdays and Saturdays, 8 am to 3 pm
Construction is in progress – call for available dates!
Volunteer survey form and waiver are available at: www.habitatwill.org or by calling 815-666-8144. Dates chosen must go through office to schedule. Teams can include as few as 6 or as many as 10 people. Volunteers should plan to bring their own lunch and water. Windy City, Chicago
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 am – 4 pm
Construction in progress – email for available dates..
Inquiries from volunteer team leaders should be emailed to windycityhfh@hotmail.com. Please include your name and contact information, congregation/organization name, a choice of dates and how many people you plan to bring. The worksites can host up to 20 people on one day. The Team Leader should coordinate water and lunch for the group, plus 5 site supervisors.
| | | MORE than Half-way HOME for Nine Families!! |
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Processing Funds | Thank you to the congregations who have forwarded their fundraising goals or actual contributions already this year! We have pledges for 68% of the $127,000 we need! We still need to raise an additional $42,000 to complete these nine projects. Can you help? Inga Theeke, Debbie Bodett and your Chapter Specialists would love to help suggest ways that the VBS or individual groups within your congregation may be interested in raising funds for Thrivent Builds. If your congregation is considering a pledge of cash, fundraisers or gifts-in-kind, please contact Inga Theeke ASAP (inga.theeke@thrivent.com or 630-341-7663). Instructions to process funds raised or donated to Thrivent Builds are attached here. If you need help publicizing the need for fundraising at your congregation, please contact Inga Theeke, your local Chapter Specialist or visit www.thriventbuilds.com/resources.
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Fundraising Activity Form |
| | Chicagoland Among National Leaders on TBW Trip Opportunities |
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Please fill out this proposal form if you are interested in leading a worldwide or Gulf Coast trip in 2008. | Many TBW team leaders are in the early stages of planning this year’s trips, now. If you would like to lead a trip to Biloxi, MS or internationally, please complete the Trip Proposal form attached here and return to Inga Theeke (inga.theeke@thrivent.com). We’re also accepting proposals for trips planned for 2009.TBW TEAMS BASED IN CHICAGOLAND:
June 16-21: Biloxi, MS – A Team from Holy Cross (Wheaton) helped prepare homes in Biloxi for the annual Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Work Project.
June 23-29: New Orleans, LA – A team from Good Shepherd (North Aurora) and San Francisco de Asis (Aurora) was able to convert their planned trip to support New Orleans Habitat for Humanity into a Thrivent Builds trip…and bring an extra $10,000 to the region!
July 5-20: Ethiopia – Members of Epiphany Lutheran in Elmhurst led a team of volunteers through a life-changing experience in Ethiopia with time-off in Uganda.
July 19-29: El Salvador – This team included members from Lord of Life (Schaumburg) and another congregation in San Diego. Maybe your congregation can plan something with a sister congregation elsewhere?
September 20-28: El Salvador - Financial Consultant Dale Arnold is leading a team of Chicagoland volunteers to work on a Thrivent Builds site in El Salvador this September. This team is ready to go! Please keep them in your prayers as they travel.
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Additional TB Worldwide Options Planned for 2009 |
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Although we don’t expect confirmation of the costs until later this year, it’s never too early to start thinking about a Thrivent Builds Worldwide trip for 2009. We will still offer a “Destination of Choice” trip where the team leader picks a destination and makes most of the arrangements for the team. The Gulf Coast (Biloxi) and El Salvador Community Trips will also continue. A new option is called “Packaged Trips.” These Packaged Trips will go to destinations in Central/South America, Eastern Europe and a few US locations. Habitat International will set the itinerary and price. The team leader is responsible for | | |
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