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OH, WV, PA Tri State Chapter
About Our Chapter
Thank you for visiting our chapter Web site. Here’s a few things you should know about our chapter.

IN THE YEAR 2010 WE MISSED THE AWARD FOR BEING AN OUTSTANDING CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE BY 1 POINT, WILL DO BETTER IN 2011. THIS MAKES US RECEIVING THE AWARD EVERY YEAR OF IT'S EXISTENCE except 2010

While the total resources for outreach are substantial for 2011, the economic downturn has led to a reduction in funding once again.

FOR THE YEAR 2011, OUR CHAPTER HAS BEEN ALLOTTED $15,455 FOR OUR CARE ABOUNDS IN COMMUNITIES® PROJECTS. FUNDING HAS AGAIN BEEN REDUCED. PLEASE SEE OUR 2011 POLICIES AND GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO OUR CHAPTER AND THESE FUNDS. ****PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTE IN REGARD TO DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO RECIPIENTS.

THERE ARE NO LONGER CARE IN CONGREGATION OR JOIN HANDS DAY FUNDS, HOWEVER, WE DID DO A JOIN HANDS DAY PROJECT IN 2010.

WE HAVE 33 CHURCHES WITHIN OUR 18 COUNTIES;

Our chapter is one of the nationwide chartered local units of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans that brings Thrivent Financial for Lutherans members together for charitable, social and educational activities. Chapters are organized geographically, primarily by county. All Thrivent Financial for Lutherans members belong to a chapter in the area in which they live, which enables them to aid themselves and others through voluntary action.

Each chapter has a leadership board made up of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans members who are elected and/or appointed. The chapter leadership board is responsible for allocating funds to service teams for helping individuals and community organizations.

For questions about our chapter or to get involved in our volunteer activities, contact a chapter leader by clicking "Meet our Chapter Leaders".

What is a Chapter of Excellence? WE ARE 4-5 YEARS IN A ROW
Local Thrivent Financial members honored for community service
Chapter of Excellence award recognizes the OH, WV, PA, TRI STATE Chapter for efforts to improve community and address area needs

— The Ohio Regional Financial Office (RFO) of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans announced the OH, WV, PA TRI STATE Chapter has earned a Chapter of Excellence award for its volunteer contributions to the local community in 2009. The award acknowledges the chapter’s leadership and members for organizing and implementing fund-raisers and service projects to address area needs.
Thrivent Financial members show their care and compassion for others every day by participating in outreach projects through their chapter,” said Andy Barthel, Manager of Lutheran Community Services for the Ohio RFO of Thrivent Financial. “The Chapter of Excellence award is one way to recognize and thank the OH, WV, PA TRI STATE Chapter for all their service in 2009.
7 out of 35 Thrivent Financial chapters in the region earned the excellence award in 2009. The OH, WV, PA TRI STATE Chapter had many great projects this past year.
As a faith-based membership organization, Thrivent Financial creates, manages and funds outreach programs that support congregations, schools, nonprofits and individuals in need. Each Thrivent Financial member is a member of one of 1,364 local chapters though which the member may join a variety of volunteer efforts, fund-raising activities and educational programs.
This OH, WV, PA TRI STATE Chapter’s leadership board was comprised of Dorcas Friedline, Pres.-Bud Seabright, Vice Pres.-Marvin Gray, Records and Internet Director-Richard Strickler, Financial Director-David Maurer, Congregational Service Team Director-Linda Matta, Communications Director-John Knoll, Community Service Team Director-Eileen Nisperly, Events Director.
In order to earn the Thrivent Financial Chapter of Excellence status in 2009, a chapter had to meet ten key hallmarks including conducting youth-adult volunteer programs and utilizing 100 percent of the funding available to support service projects through the chapter’s Care Abounds in Communities program.
Anyone with ideas for future projects in 2011 should contact George Friedline, President of The OH, WV, PA TRI STATE CHAPTER at 304-455-2798 or e-mail to: gfried@suddenlink.net.

LEADERSHIP BOARD MEETING DATES AND PLACES
OH, WV, PA TRI STATE CHAPTER OF
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS
MEETING DATE, TIME, AND PLACES FOR 2011

JANUARY--------- NO SCHEDULED MEETING

FEBRUARY 19----- ST. MARK, ELM GROVE, WV

MARCH 26------ MESSIAH, MOUNDSVILLE, WV

APRIL---------- NO SCHEDULED MEETING

MAY 7---------- Trinity, Connellsville, PA *ALL MEMBER
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP & MEETING TO FOLLOW.
Topic" My Legacy Matters: Living and
Planning a Meaningful Legacy" by Chuck
Hubbell. LUTCF,FIC,CLTC

JUNE 25-------- ST. PAUL, BRIDGEPORT, OH

JULY----------- NO SCHEDULED MEETING

AUGUST 27------ GRACE,FAIRMONT, WV *ALL MEMBER EDUCATIONAL
WORKSHOP & MEETING TO FOLLOW
RSVP to gfried@suddenlink.net by
8/23

SEPTEMBER 24--- ST. MARK, ELM GROVE, WV *ALL MEMBER
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP & MEETING TO FOLLOW
RSVP to gfried@suddenlink.net by 9/20

OCTOBER 22----- ST. MARKS, STEUBENVILLE, OH *ALL MEMBER
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP " HEART TO HEART- AS YOUR PARENTS AGE" & BOARD MEETING TO FOLLOW
RSVP to gfried@suddenlink by 10/17
APPRECIATION DINNER TO FOLLOW
NOVEMBER------- NO SCHEDULED MEETING

DECEMBER 10---- CHRIST THE KING, ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH

DECEMBER 19==== MONDAY- ALL MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT AT WESBANCO ARENA IN WHEELING WV. FESTIVAL OF SOUND BY WHEELING PARK HIGH SCHOOL AT 2PM OR 7PM.. ONE (1) FREE TICKET PER MEMBER. ADDITIONAL TICKETS MAY BE PURCASED FOR $7 AT THE ARENA. PLEASE RSVP BY DECEMBER 1 TO RICHARD STRICKLER AT 304-242-6614 OR E-MAIL: RDSTRICKLER@MSN.COM

Meetings will begin at 10 am on Saturday unless otherwise written.
Location of meetings will be announced and will be on the web site, Chapter Announcement Area, and the Up and Coming Dates Page of the web site.
Dates and times may change at the discretion of the Leadership Board.
Internet meetings may be held at the discretion of the President.
WE HAVE TO HAVE AT LEAST 8 RESERVATIONS FOR WORKSHOPS OR THEY WILL BE CANCELLED!!!!!!!!

2011

News from Lutheran Community Partners
Elder Law Workshops

Do you understand the difference between “guardianship”, “medical power of attorney”, and “conservator”?
What is “Estate Recovery”?
Do trusts work well for Medicaid planning?
How does one “gift” without being penalized?
How does the Deficit Reduction Act affect gifting?
Do you understand the difference between Medicaid planning and Estate planning?

If you are like many of us, the answer to most of the question above is a resounding, “No!” Community Lutheran Partners, Inc is here to help you answer these questions by bringing knowledgeable members of the legal community to address these and other issues at an Elder Law Workshop.

If your congregation would benefit from this kind of information, contact Sherri at 304-242-5012 or email her at sherri@clp-online.org

One+Plus Kits
It’s time to think about putting your One+Plus Kits together. Since 2003, CLP has provided approx. 1,500 of these kits to victims of disasters both near and far. This year we offer thanks in advance for the many congregations who continue to provide this service to the synod and beyond.

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