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| Three on Three Basketball Tournament | | Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 8:00a until 4:00p. | | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is sponsoring a Three on Three Basketball Tournament for boys and girls grades(completed) 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. To obtain registration and liability forms and a copy of the rules click on 3 on 3 basketball tournament 2011 under Links Within Our site. |
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| Grant County Thrivent Annual meeting - 2010 | | Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 starting at 5:00p. | | Dinner and Annual Election Meeting for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Members
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Where: First English Lutheran Church
215 West Pine Street, Platteville WI 53818
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You are invited to join us at our annual member meeting and elections followed by a dinner of ham and chicken, potatoes, veggies and more. An early Thanksgiving feast!
(Please RSVP by November 11th so that we can plan for dinner accordingly. Email your reservation to felcpastor@centurytel.net or phone 608-330-0715.)
Call for nominations: Please contact President Michael Short 608-330-0715 to find out more about becoming a chapter leader or to add your name to the election ballot. |
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| Sugar Creek Bible Camp Volunteer Work Day - Family Member Event | | Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 from 9:00a until 3:00p. | | Sugar Creek Bible Camp Volunteer Work Day - Family Member Event
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
13141 Sugar Creek Bible Camp Rd, Ferryville,WI 54628
Join other Grant County Thrivent members this fall by volunteering your time and skills in helping to spruce up the camp after a busy and successful summer. Volunteers are needed to help with various tasks like wood splitting, general cleaning and helping to build a storage shed. Even the smallest hands can help, so bring the entire family! Lunch will be provided. Work only a few hours or stay the whole time - it doesn't matter, we just hope you'll attend & lend a hand! This summer the camp served over 2,500 young people.
RSVP by 9/30/10 to Jane Harrison at (608)348-6862 or Leon Glasbrenner at (608) 375-4706 so we can estimate lunch needs. |
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| downhere Christian Rock Concert - Special Member and Youth Event | | Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 starting at 7:00p. | | downhere Christian Rock Concert - Special Member and Youth Event
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Center for the Arts, UW-Platteville
The award-winning Christian rock band, downhere, will perform live in
concert at UWP as part of their "You're Not Alone" Fall Tour. Joining
downhere on tour is Chris Sligh of American Idol fame and new artist
Finding Favour. Grant County Thrivent Chapter has purchased a
limited number of tickets and is offering them 1/2 price to members.
Cost thru Thrivent = $7.50/ticket. To inquire about this event, contact
Willard Pulkrabek at (608)348-4103. Checks can be made out to
Grant County Thrivent Chapter and sent to 1235 Perry Drive,
Platteville, WI 53818. Tickets will be mailed to you; please include
your address in correspondence.
Don't delay - Limited number of tickets & "seats" will go fast! |
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| Summer Picnic Social Event and Potosi Brewery Tour | | Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 starting at 12:30p. | | Grant County Thrivent members and their families and friends are invited to attend this family picnic social event on Sunday, August 8th at Grant River Recreation Area in Potosi followed by self-guided tours of the Potosi Brewery and The National Brewery Museum. Food and drink will be furnished by the chapter. All ages welcome. The cost to attend is $2.00/person for the picnic and brewery tour. (Ages 0-7 free.)
Date: Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Place: Picnic at Grant River Recreation Area, Potosi, WI
Located two miles south of Potosi, WI along the Mississippi River, off River Lane Rd
Time: Picnic starts at 12:30 p.m. - Brewery Tours self-guided following picnic, must provide own
transportation to Brewery
Be sure to join us for this great day of food, fun, and fellowship and take advantage of this special opportunity to view one of the newest tourist attractions in Southwest Wisconsin. The historical brewery is located at 209 South Main Street, Potosi, WI 53820. The museum opened in 2008 and is a world class facility dedicated to preserving the artifacts and memories of America's breweries.
Members will also have the chance to meet Grant County's newest Thrivent financial representative, Lori Barry.
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Checks can be made out to Grant County WI Chapter of Thrivent and sent to our treasurer - Al Wester, 15292 Dry Hollow Rd, Fennimore, WI 53809. Please call Al with any questions you may have: (608) 822-3432. Picnic and tour will take place rain or shine. |
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| Grant County Thrivent 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Lancaster, WI | | Saturday, July 10, 2010 starting at 8:00a. | | Kids ages 9-18: Sign up now for the Three on Three Basketball Tournament sponsored by Grant County, WI Thrivent Chapter. The tournament will be held on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at Lancaster High School, 806 East Elm Street, Lancaster, WI. More details and sign up sheets here: http://www.lutheransonline.com/grantcountywichapter/basketball2010 |
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| Christian Rock Concert, Lancaster WI | | Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 6:00p until 8:00p. | | A Christian Rock Concert featuring the band Fish Fusion will take place on the square in Lancaster from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010. The rain location is the Congregational Church. Supplemental funds provided by Grant County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. |
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| 3rd Annual Platteville Arthritis Walk | | Saturday, May 22, 2010 starting at 8:30a. | | The 2010 Arthritis Walk will be held at Mound View Park, Platteville, WI, on Saturday, May 22, 2010. The walk starts at 10:00 AM. Day of registration and pledge drop off starts at 8:30 a.m. Alli Trost is a 2010 Southwestern District Arthritis Walk Honoree and will lead the charge in the Foundation’s annual Arthritis Walks and continue to raise awareness about arthritis in Grant County. Those raising $100 or more receive an Arthritis Walk t-shirt. For more information contact Tonia Wagner 608-348-2322 or to register as a team, individual, or to volunteer, visit online at http://plattevillearthritiswalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=312330. Supplemental funds provided by Grant County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. |
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| CESA #3 Champion Games, Boscobel High School Track | | Friday, May 14, 2010 starting at 9:30a. | | DATE: Friday, May 14, 2010
LOCATION: Boscobel High School Track
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
RAIN DATE: Monday, May 17, 2010
Where: Boscobel High School Track, Boscobel, WI
Please Volunteer at and join us for the fun and excitement at the CESA #3 Champion Games! Funds from Thrivent will help to cover some of the lunch and snack expenses. Volunteers help with the various games. The CESA #3 Champion Games event is a unique opportunity for special education and disabled students along with non-special education peers, education professionals, and community members collaborating together to provide an interactive learning experience for children. The children participate in an opening ceremony, running events, wheelchair races, relays, and a wide variety of field events (obstacle course, target toss, bowling, long and high jump, etc.)
Last year over 850 students from 24 school districts participated, and numerous volunteers from area civic groups assisted in making the event a success!
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| Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Cuba City Home Groundbreaking | | Sunday, April 25, 2010 starting at 2:00p. | | A kick-off celebration for the 2010 Grant County Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity home will take place on April 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m at the construction site located at 605 South Kennedy Street in Cuba City. All Thrivent members are invited to attend the celebration. State Sen. Dale Schultz and/or State Rep. Phil Garthwaite will be attending. |
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| Habitat for Humanity Family Selection Workshop | | Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 starting at 7:00p. | | Habitat for Humanity Family Selection Workshop
When: Thursday, January 14th at 7:00 PM
Where: 1st English Lutheran Church
215 W. Pine Street, Platteville WI 53818
Habitat is Seeking a Partner Family for Build #8 Scheduled to Begin in the Spring of 2010. Have you
ever wondered If Your family would qualify to be chosen as a Partner Family? Or, is there someone in
your Parish or Community that would benefit from Partnering with Habitat for Humanity?
If the answer is YES, please attend our Family Selection Workshop to Learn more about the Process of
Family Selection. Members of the Family Selection Committee will be on hand to answer your questions.
To preview income qualifications and selection criteria, please visit our web site at
www.grantcountyhabitat.com and click on Home Ownership.
Contact Information: Mailing Address: HFHGC, PO Box 617, Platteville, WI 53818
Office Address: St. Augustine’s University Parish, Habitat Room, 135 S. Hickory Street, Platteville, WI
(office space kindly donated by St. Augustine’s University Parish)
Email: grantcountyhabitat@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.grantcountyhabitat.com Phone: (608) 348-9119 |
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| Grant County Chapter Dinner and Annual Election Meeting | | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 from 4:45p until 7:00p. | | Dinner and Annual Meeting for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Members
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 – 4:45 p.m. Registration
Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 250 S Grant Street, Lancaster WI 53813
Have you heard? Thrivent will be ending some fraternal programs and introducing new ones. Learn
more by joining us at our annual member meeting and elections followed by a catered dinner and a
informational presentation on markets, the economy and more. And new this year...DOOR PRIZES!
Call for nominations: Please contact President Michael Short (608) 348-2320 to find out more about
becoming a chapter leader or to add your name to the election ballot.
Agenda: Annual Member Meeting & Elections 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Catered Dinner / Presentation 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
More about the Informational Presentation-
Financial Consultant Joe Watson will lead a short session about the economy and the current state of
the financial markets. He will also provide a brief overview of the changes to the fraternal programs. In
2010, Thrivent will eliminate two of its giving programs, Care and Congregations and GivingPlus. The
programs will be replaced with a new offering, Thrivent Choice, which allows members to direct funds
to organizations of their choice. The Thrivent Builds program will also undergo some changes.
Door prizes for those in attendance: Wii gaming console, Tom Tom GPS navigation system and a 12.2
Megapixel Digital Camera.
Please RSVP to Bonnie Swenson at (608) 348-4744
or send an email to joseph.watson@thrivent.com
Reply by Thursday, October 29th, 2009. |
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| Congregational Coordinator's Meeting | | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 from 4:00p until 5:00p. | | Congregational Coordinator's Meeting
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 starting at 4:00 p.m.
Christ Lutheran Church, 250 S Grant Street, Lancaster WI 53813
4:00-5:00 p.m. Congregational Coordinator's Meeting
5:00-5:30 p.m. Annual Member Meeting & Elections
5:30-7:00 p.m. Catered Dinner / Presentation
All Grant County Lutheran Congregational Coordinators are asked to attend the coordinator's meeting followed by the annual member meeting and elections, dinner and presentation. Direct any questions to Carol Bertram (608) 348-9619 or email:cjbert@mhtc.net.
RSVP to Bonnie Swenson at (608) 348-4744 |
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| Chapter Board Meeting at Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville | | Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 starting at 6:00p. | | The next meeting of the Thrivent Board will be next Thursday, Sept 17th at Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville @ 6:00pm.
There is much to discuss this month including a possible Thrivent Builds home in Grant Co in 2010. |
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| 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament, Lancaster, WI | | Saturday, July 11, 2009 starting at 8:00a. | | Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Grant County, WI Chapter is holding a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for Youth boys and girls in age brackets 9-11; 12-14; and 15-18, on Saturday, July 11th, at the Lancaster High School gym. The tournament is being held for Youth who love the game of basketball and like off season playing time. Teams may register up to 5 players, playing 3 at a time. Registration fee is $30. Registration is limited to 48 teams, 24 for boys, and 24 for girls. Boys will play 8 AM – noon; girls will play noon – 4 PM. Participants will compete for 1st and 2nd place medals in each bracket, and receive a tournament t-shirt. Food concessions will be offered. Liability waivers are required for all players below age 18, and will be emailed to registered teams. For complete details see the registration add in this week’s editions of The Grant County Independent, The Reminder, and The Round-up, or check with the office of your local school. The registration form may also be downloaded at: http://www.lutheransonline.com/grantcountywichapter/resources |
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| 2008 Arthritis Walk - Mound View Park, Platteville, WI | | Saturday, May 30, 2009 starting at 8:30a. | | Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009 - registration at 8:30 a.m. - walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mound View Park, Platteville, WI
The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide event that raises awareness and
funds to fight arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Sponsor a participant or volunteer to walk a
three or one mile route yourself and collect pledges. Additionall funds provided by the Grant County
WI Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Contact: Tonia Wagner (608)348-2322 Website: www.plattevillearthritiswalk.kintera.org
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| Thrivent Builds Day at Miller Park | | Saturday, May 30, 2009. | | Social Event - Thrivent Builds Day at Miller Park; Saturday, May 30th, 2009; 6:05 p.m. Game Time; Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds
Thrivent members of Grant County are invited to a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park on Saturday, May 30th. Cost of the trip is $25 which includes chartered bus fare to and from Miller Park from Platteville and a Loge area ticket (Sections 201, 203-205, 237). Meals are not included. Ticket orders must be received by Saturday, May 9th, 2009.
Please take advantage of this excellent deal by joining us for this event. Similar chartered Brewers trips cost much more! You can show your support for Thrivent Builds while you enjoy a great game and some good old-fashioned Lutheran fellowship.
Checks can be made out to Grant County WI Chapter of Thrivent and sent to our events coordinator -Willard Pulkrabek, 1235 Perry Drive, Platteville, WI 53818. Please call Willard with any questions you may have: (608) 348-4103. Tickets will be distributed on the bus the day of the game.
The bus will leave the parking lot of Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville at 2:30 p.m. on May 30th.
Bus capacity is limited to 56 individuals.
Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis so get your reservation in soon.
For information, call Willard Pulkrabek at (608) 348-4103.
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| Join Hands Day | | Saturday, May 2, 2009. | | Now is the time to start planning the 2009 Join Hands Day Events!
Join Hands Day is a national volunteer day sponsored by America's fraternal benefit societies. This annual event generates awareness about what grassroots volunteerism can do in communities across the nation, while also bringing youth and adults together to build lasting friendships across generations.
If you'd like to help plan a Join Hands Day event in Grant County please contact any chapter leader.
To learn more about Join Hands Day, please visit www.joinhandsday.org.
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| Teach Your Kids to Share Day - Henry Vilas Zoo | | Friday, April 24, 2009 from 5:30p until 9:00p. | | On the evening of April 24, families across the country will come together for a lively and interactive educational experience. Using innovative tools and techniques, the event focuses on a values-based approach to money management.
Together, families will:
Explore ways kids can share, save and spend.
Discuss the importance of being responsible with money.
Build a financial foundation for children that will last a lifetime.
What can participants expect?
A $10 per family registration fee will get participants pizza, activities, prizes—and stuff to take home! Parents will gain a better understanding of why it's important to teach kids about financial principles. Kids will learn how even small decisions regarding money can make a big difference.
Who can take part?
This event is open to adults (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) and children ages 6–10. You do not have to be a member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. No products or services will be sold.
Learn more
To find out if there's an event happening in your area and to register, please visit our registration page. https://www.thrivent.com/shareday/events.html
For more information, call 800-236-3736.
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| Chapter Member Annual Meeting and Social Event - Eagle Creek Inn, Fennimore | | Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 from 4:45p until 6:30p. | | Dinner, Seminar and Annual Meeting for Thrivent Financial Members
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 – 4:45 p.m. Registration
Eagle Creek Inn
1094 Lincoln Avenue, Fennimore, WI 53809
You are cordially invited to join us for our annual member meeting and elections followed by a formal
dinner and “How to Thrive in Retirement” Seminar.
Agenda: Annual Member Meeting & Elections 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Formal Dinner & Seminar 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
More about the seminar:
The "How to Thrive in Retirement" seminar is a light hearted look at the longevity revolution and the
opportunities and challenges people will encounter in their lives. This seminar will motivate people
(especially those in their 30's, 40's and 50's) to reflect on their goals for the future and assess their
financial situation to achieve those goals. The seminar is a call to action for participants to create a
strategy that combines their financial preparation with family, service and giving.
This seminar will be led by Steve Schultz from the Thrivent Financial Office.
Please RSVP to Bonnie Swenson at (608) 348-4744
or send an email to joseph.watson@thrivent.com
Reply by Thursday, November 13th, 2008.
Great food, fellowship and a fun, informative evening - See you there! |
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| Christ Lutheran, Lancaster -Night of Music Fundraiser | | Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 starting at 7:00p. | | Christ Lutheran Church in Lancaster will be holding a Night of Music Fundraiser. Money raised will go to the Grand County Cancer Coalition and will be used to assist cancer patients. Local area musicians will perform. Supplemental funds provided by Grant County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. |
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| Kutless Christian Rock Concert - Special Member and Youth Event | | Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 starting at 7:00p. | | Sunday, September 14th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Center for the Arts, UW-Platteville
** Kutless, one of Christian and rock music’s hottest acts, will
perform live in concert at UWP. Grant County Thrivent Chapter has
purchased a limited number of tickets and is offering them 1/2 price
to members and area youth groups. Cost thru Thrivent = $10/ticket.
For more info about this event, contact Willard Pulkrabek at
(608)348-4103. Checks can be made out to Grant County Thrivent
Chapter and sent to 1235 Perry Drive, Platteville, WI 53818. Tickets
will be mailed to you; please include your address in correspondence.
Don't delay - Only 100 tickets available thru our Thrivent Chapter! |
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| Bagley 1st Responders 5th Annual Fundraiser, Bagley, WI | | Saturday, May 31, 2008 starting at 12:00p. | | Sat., May 31, 2008 from 12:00pm - ??
Contact: Terry Van Loo (608) 996-2369
The Bagley 1st Responders are hosting a Hog Roast Dinner including a Silent Auction, Raffle & DJ. Funds raised will be used to cover the cost of (bloodborne pathogen protective) turnout gear. Supplemental funds provided by the Grant County WI Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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| 2008 Arthritis Walk - Mound View Park, Platteville, WI | | Saturday, May 31, 2008 starting at 8:30a. | | Walk with us this spring!!
Saturday, May 31 - 8:30 registration/ walk at 10:00 a.m.
Mound View Park
Contact: Tonia Wagner (608)348-2322
Website: www.plattevillearthritiswalk.kintera.org/
The Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Sponsor a participant or volunteer to walk a three or one mile route yourself and collect pledges. Supplemental funds provided by the Grant County WI Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. |
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| Join Hands Event -CESA #3 Champion Games in Boscobel | | Friday, May 9, 2008 from 9:30a until 1:30p. | | Join Hands Event -CESA #3 Champion Games
Friday, May 9, 2008 from 9:30a until 1:30p. Boscobel High School Track.
Please Volunteer at and join us for the fun and excitement at the CESA #3 Champion Games! This is a unique opportunity for special education and disabled students, along with non-special education peer, to participate in track and field and other special activities. Events consist of running events, variety of field events, wheelchair races and other fun activities. Funds from Thrivent will help to cover some of the lunch and snack expenses. Volunteers help with the various games. 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Contact: Jim Nelson (608)822-3276 Rain Date: Monday, May 12th, 2008.
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| Katie's Garden Spring Spruce Up, Platteville, WI - Join Hands Day 2008 Event | | Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 9:00a until 12:00p. | | Take part in a Join Hands Day Event and help "Spruce Up" Katie's
Garden in Platteville! We will be raking, weeding, picking up and
replanting in the garden area. Join Hands Day is a national volunteer
day when youth and adults work together to improve their communities. Contact Janelle Davis (608)348-3368 or davispj@centurytel.net for more information. |
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| 9th Annual Join Hands Day | | Saturday, May 3, 2008. | | It's time to start planning how to promote member involvement in the ninth annual JOIN HANDS DAY on Saturday, May 3. Sponsored by America's fraternal benefit societies, including Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, this special day:
Is a great opportunity to not only tell and show others what we do, but have them experience the powerful impact we have across the nation—each and every day—through the grassroots volunteer efforts of our members in communities big and small.
Encourages youth and adults to come together to improve their communities while building lasting friendships across generations. In the meantime, check out www.joinhandsday.org for more information or ideas on possible activities.
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| Guatemala Thrivent Builds International Trip | | From Wednesday, March 12, 2008 through Saturday, March 22, 2008 each day. | | Contact Jane Harrison for more information (608) 348-6862. The trip to Guatemala will be from March 12 - 22nd. We will be going to the western part where there are many indiginous people living from the Mayan background with 22 languages.
The cost will be approximately $680.00 plus airfare. Presently the flight from Chicago is $428.00. However, we won't book until we have ten confirmed since the tickets are non refundable. We also plan to solicit donations and do a fundraiser in order to lower the costs. Anyone not a Thrivent member is welcome to go. However, they would have to pay the $500.00 building fee to Global Village that Thrivent is paying for members.
Contact for more information: Jane Harrison (608) 348-6862 / email: jane788082@yahoo.com |
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| Caitlyn Recker Benefit | | Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 starting at 4:00p. | | A benefit dinner, auction and raffle will be held at St. Clement Church in Lancaster. Doors open at 4 p.m., begin serving at 5 p.m. and the auction will begin at 6 p.m. Caitlyn, 5, has stage 3 neuroblastoma cancer and is currently undergoing treatments. To volunteer or for more information, contact Teresa Muldoon at 723-5260. |
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| 2008 Volunteer Kickoff Meeting for Chapter Leaders | | Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 from 9:30a until 2:00p. | | Saturday, January 19, 2008
9:30 Continental breakfast
10:00 Welcome
12:00 Lunch
12:30-2:00 Sessions
2:00 Wrap up and departure
Rsvp by January 11 to Dwala Smail - (715)675-9690 or dwala.smail@thrivent.com |
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| Guatemala Thrivent Builds International Informational Meeting | | Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 starting at 7:00p. | | Please spread the word about the upcoming trip. It seems many have not heard anything. The next meeting is Wednesday, January 16th , at 7:00 at First English Lutheran in Platteville. The trip to Guatemala will be from March 12 - 22nd. We will be going to the western part where there are many indiginous people living from the Mayan background with 22 languages.
The cost will be approximately $680.00 plus airfare. Presently the flight from Chicago is $428.00. However, we won't book until we have ten confirmed since the tickets are non refundable. We also plan to solicit donations and do a fundraiser in order to lower the costs. Anyone not a Thrivent member is welcome to go. However, they would have to pay the $500.00 building fee to Global Village that Thrivent is paying for members.
Contact for more information: Jane Harrison (608) 348-6862 / email: jane788082@yahoo.com |
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| FINAL DAY 2007 Care program funds can be requested | | Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. | | December 20 – FINAL DAY 2007 Care program funds can be requested, last day that previously approved funding amounts can be changed or additional disbursements can be added. NO EXCEPTIONS |
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| Benefit Spaghetti Supper for Layman Family - Hickory Grove Lutheran Church, Rural Boscobel | | Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 from 4:30p until 7:00p. | | Benefit Spaghetti Supper
Wednesday, Dec. 12
4:30-7 p.m.
Hickory Grove Lutheran Church
County T, Rural Boscobel
$5.50 Adults • $2.50 Children 5-10 years old • Under 5 Free
All proceeds will go to benefit Howard and Karen Layman, Fennimore. The Laymans have encountered numerous medical challenges. Karen has underwent three surgeries recently and will be unable to return to work for some time. Howard is disabled and has been hospitalized many times during the past year.
Supplemental funds will be provided through
Grant County Chapter of
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans |
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| Platteville Quota Club's Annual Fancy Cookie Sale | | Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 from 9:00a until 12:00p. | | This is Quota's annual Christmas Cookie Sale. There will also be vendors selling items. The cookie sale is Quota's major fundraiser. Funds will be used to purchase Soundfield amplification systems for the Platteville School District. Supplemental funds provided by the Grant County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Chapter. Contact: Andy Custer 348-2374 |
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| Guatemala Thrivent Builds Trip Informative Meeting | | Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 starting at 9:30a. | | Interested in joining a Thrivent Builds Worldwide trip to Guatemala? The Grant County Thrivent Chapter is in the process of setting up a trip scheduled for March 2008. Attend this informational meeting to learn more about the proposed upcoming trip.
Contact: Jane Harrison
(608) 348-6862 / email: jane788082@yahoo.com
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| Potosi Home Dedication - Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Grant County | | Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 starting at 2:00p. | | Together with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans members, Grant County Habitat for Humanity and a local partner family, we have made the dream of owning a home a reality. Now it's time to celebrate! Join your friends and neighbors as we officially recognize this important moment. Contact the Grant County Habitat for Humanity Office for more information. |
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| Grant County Thrivent Chapter Annual Member Meeting | | Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 starting at 4:00p. | | You are cordially invited to attend the Grant County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans annual member meeting and elections. Please join us on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at
First English Lutheran Church, 215 West Pine Street, Platteville WI 53818. The Chapter Board will hold a short meeting following the member meeting. |
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| "Luther" Movie at Avalon Cinema in Platteville - Free Showing | | Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 starting at 1:00p. | | A special Reformation Sunday Social Event - Attend a free showing of "Luther", the 2003 major motion picture. The two-hour movie tells the story of how Luther, the one-time monk and Catholic priest, a native of Germany, led the 16th-century Reformation in Europe — a movement that gave rise to many other Protestant denominations in addition to Lutheranism.
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| Gospel Music Night - Christ Lutheran, Lancaster | | Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 starting at 7:00p. | | Christ Lutheran Church will be holding a Gospel Music Night to benefit the Lancaster Association of Churches Food Pantry on Oct. 21st, 2007 starting at 7:00 p.m. A free will offering will be collected. The Lancaster Assoc. of Churches Food Pantry serves 11 area townships and communities. Supplemental funds provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. |
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| Dubuque River Ride Cruise Social Event | | Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 starting at 2:30p. | | Grant County Thrivent Financial members and their non-member friends are invited to a social event aboard the "SPIRIT of Dubuque" paddlewheel boat in Dubuque, IA. The scenic two-hour sightseeing cruise is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 with a check-in by 2:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Snacks and beverages will be provided. [Costs: Adults: $2.50, Children ages 4-12: $1.25, Children 3 & under: Free but need a ticket]
>> Ticket orders must be received by Mon., Oct. 8th, 2007 <<
This cruise is limited to the first 200 people who sign up, so get your reservation in soon. Specify the number of people attending and their respective age groups when signing up.
Checks can be made out to Grant County Thrivent Chapter and sent to 1235 Perry Drive, Platteville, WI 53818. Boarding pass tickets supplied on the day of the event at the Dubuque River Rides ticket office.
Please contact Willard Pulkrabek at (608)348-4103 to sign up or for additional information. The website for the Dubuque River Rides is www.dubuqueriverrides.com. |
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| Bagley Area Flood Recovery Fundraiser - Bagley, WI | | Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007. | | Heavy flooding in July left many in the Bagley area needing assistance. A fundraiser has been planned for Oct. 13th, 2007. An auction, street dance and hog roast will be held on Main Street of Bagley, WI (Bagley Ave.) All funds after expenses will go to long term recovery efforts in Bagley. Supplemental funds will be provided by Thrivent up to $1600. |
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| Pastor's Masters Golf Outing - Platteville, WI | | Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007 starting at 3:00p. | | Sign up now for the Pastor's Masters Golf Outing! Enjoy a round of golf at the Platteville Golf and Country Club in Platteville, WI. This golf outing is open to interested members of all
the local Lutheran churches. Tee-off at 3:00 p.m. Fees: Members of the Country Club-No Charge. Non-Members of the Country Club-$13.00 Green Fee for 9-holes, $8.50 for a cart. Cookout and short program with prizes to follow at the Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville. Bring a dish to pass. Brats and burgers provided by Thrivent. Table service also provided. Please register by Wednesday, Sept. 12th. For more information or to register, contact Terrie Hoffman at (608) 348-3166. |
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| Habitat for Humanity Radio Auction 107.1 FM - Platteville | | Saturday, June 9, 2007 starting at 9:00a. | | The annual and exciting radio auction is coming up June 9, 2007. The auction will begin at 9 AM on 107.1 FM WPVL. Funds generated will go directly toward our first ever Lowe’s Women’s Build, with construction tentatively scheduled to begin in late summer 2007. For a list of items visit http://grantcountyhabitat.org/.
If you have a new or handmade item that you would like to donate to this year’s auction, please contact Brad Richardson, Auction Chair, at richardb@uwplatt.edu or (608) 568-3403.
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| Bagley 1st Responders 4th Annual Fundraiser | | Saturday, June 2, 2007 from 12:00p until 8:00p. | | The Bagley 1st Responders are hosting a Hog Roast Dinner with music on June 2, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: "Old Firehouse", Corner of Walnut and Bagley Ave., Bagley, WI. The fundraiser will help the organization purchase protective turnout gear and trauma bags. Supplemental funds provided by the Grant County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. |
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| Thrivent Builds Day at Miller Park - Reserve your tickets by April 18th, 2007 | | Sunday, May 20, 2007 starting at 9:00a. | | Thrivent members of Grant County are invited to a baseball game betweeen the Milwaukee Brewers and the Minnesota Twins game at Miller Park on Sunday, May 20th. Cost of the tickets is $15 which includes bus fare to and from Miller Park from Platteville. Meals are not included. Ticket orders must be received by Wed., April 18th, 2007. Checks can be made out to Grant County Thrivent Chapter and sent to Lutheran Church of Peace, 1345 N Water St., Platteville, WI 53818. Tickets will be distributed on the bus the day of the game. A bus will leave the parking lot of Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville at 9:00 a.m. on May 20th. The bus will stop for a break half way to Milwaukee, and then stop for dinner at Old Country Buffet in Madison on the way back from the ball game. This offer is for Thrivent members only, and bus capacity is limited to the first 45 ticket orders received. For information, call Willard Pulkrabek at 348-4103. |
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| Join Hands Event -CESA #3 Champion Games, Boscobel | | Friday, May 11, 2007 from 9:30a until 1:30p. | | Please Volunteer at and join us for the fun and excitement at the CESA #3 Champion Games! This is a unique opportunity for special education and disabled students, along with a non-special education peer, to participate in track and field and other special activities. Events consist of running events, variety of field events, wheelchair races and other fun activities. Thrivent will purchase the medals for the students. Volunteers help with the various games. 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(Rain date: Monday May 14, 2007)
Contact: Jim Nelson (608)822-3276 |
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| Join Hands Day - Katie's Garden Spring Spruce Up, Platteville | | Saturday, May 5, 2007 starting at 9:00a. | | Take part in a Join Hands Day Event and help "Spruce Up" Katie's Garden in Platteville! We will be raking, weeding, picking up and replanting in the garden area. Join Hands Day is a national volunteer day when youth and adults work together to improve their communities.
Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Platteville Chamber of Commerce Office
275 Hwy. 151; Platteville, WI 53818
Contact: Carol Bertram
Phone:(608)348-9619 / E-Mail: cjbert@mhtc.net
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| Ticket Order Deadline for Brewer Game on May 20th | | Wednesday, April 18, 2007. | | Thrivent members of Grant County are invited to a baseball game betweeen the Milwaukee Brewers and the Minnesota Twins game at Miller Park on Sunday, May 20th. Cost of the tickets is $15 which includes bus fare to and from Miller Park from Platteville. Meals are not included. Ticket orders must be received by Wed., April 18th, 2007. Checks can be made out to Grant County Thrivent Chapter and sent to Lutheran Church of Peace, 1345 N Water St., Platteville, WI 53818. Tickets will be distributed on the bus the day of the game.
A bus will leave the parking lot of Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville at 9:00 a.m. on May 20th. The bus will stop for a break half way to Milwaukee, and then stop for dinner at Old Country Buffet in Madison on the way back from the ball game. This offer is for Thrivent members only, and bus capacity is limited to the first 45 ticket orders received. For information, call Willard Pulkrabek at 348-4103. |
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| Thrivent Builds Potosi Site Groundbreaking Ceremony | | Sunday, April 1, 2007 starting at 2:00p. | | The groundbreaking ceremony for the Potosi Site Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity home will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at at 107 Taylor Court in the Potosi Heights Subdivision, Potosi, WI. For information, contact the Grant County Habitat for Humanity Office at 608-348-9119. |
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| Arianna Kovars Fundraiser - Richland Center Community Building | | Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 9:00a until 9:00p. | | Dinner: $10.00 (Includes the following: Choice of Turkey or Beef and noodles, Choice of Green Beans or Corn, Tossed Salad, Dessert, Beverage
Music: Pogue Mohone Irish Duo from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm;
Cheyenne Country Band from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Silent Auction: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Tables: People are setting up at 7:00 am, doors open at 9:00 am and can sell items until 4:00 pm. The vendors can pay $20.00/table. Tables will sell crafts or vendor type items, such as party lite, stampin up, home interiors, jewelry, homemade craft items, etc. Table money goes towards Arianna. Sales goes to seller.
Arianna was born with Down syndrome and has leukemia. The
family has numerous expenses to cover including medical, transportation, food, and household bills.
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| CANCELED!!!- Congregational Coordinator Training Session | | Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007. | | We have canceled the congregational coordinators training at Lutheran Church of Peace, 1345 N. Water St., Platteville on Feb. 25th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. This training session will be rescheduled for a later date. |
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| Evan Weber Fundraiser - Doolittles Pub, Lancaster, WI | | Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 starting at 3:00p. | | Meal & Raffle begin at 3 p.m.; Live Auction at 5 p.m.; Dance by Starlite Productions from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. $10 Cover Charge (includes meal)
Evan is a 2 year old little boy who has battled seizures since he was 4 months old. Doctors cannot find a cause or cure. The fundraiser will help with medical expenses incurred in the treatment of his disease. Donations may also be sent to Dupaco Community Credit Union, 490 E Hwy 151, Platteville, WI 53818. Supplemental Funds provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. |
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| Board Meeting | | Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 starting at 6:30p. | | Meet at Lutheran Church of Peace, 1345 North Water St.,
Platteville;
Meal at 6:30 p.m. -
Meeting following meal |
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| Thrivent Board Member Rookie Training Session | | Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 from 8:45a until 11:30a. | | Rookie Training
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Comfort Suites Madison
1253 John Q. Hammons Dr.
Madison WI
(608)836-3033
8:45 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome
11:30 a.m. Wrap-up
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| Quota Club Fancy Cookie Sale | | Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006 until 12:00p. | | The Platteville Quota Club will be holding their annual Fancy Cookie Sale on Saturday December 9, 2006 from 9 to Noon at the Pioneer Lanes. All proceeds will go toward installing Soundfield Amplification Systems in the Platteville Elementary Schools classrooms.
Cookies will be available for sale at $6.00 per pound. |
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| Annual Election Meeting - 2006 | | Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006 starting at 2:00p. | | It's election time! Please exercise your right to vote in your Grant County WI Chapter's leadership board election. All Thrivent Members of Grant County are invited to attend the annual meeting. Get involved, volunteer and help make Grant County a better place for all.
Beverages and cookies will be served.
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| Annual Fall Bazaar - Lutheran Church of Peace, Platteville | | Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 starting at 7:30a. | | 7:30 am: Bazaar with Breakfast (Coffee, Juice, Rolls and Breads)
10:30 am: Lunch Served (Bar-b-que or Ham Sandwiches,Potato & Pasta/Jello Salads, Pies & More!)
Bazaar includes Homemade Baked Goods & Candy, Plants, Lefse, Quilts, Garden Produce, Trash & Treasure, Crafts & More!!! |
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| Congregational Coordinator's Meeting | | Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006 starting at 5:30p. | | Congregational Coordinators - Please try to attend to learn more of what we can do as coordinators. We would like ALL Lutheran churches in Grant County to please to represented. Contact Carol Bertram for more information: 608-348-9819 or email: cjbert@mhtc.net |
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