Two page newsletter: WARREN COUNTY OH CHAPTER AUGUST 2007 NEWSLETTER
Two page newsletter: WARREN COUNTY OH CHAPTER AUGUST 2007 NEWSLETTER
 
Warren County OH Chapter, AUGUST 2007 NEWSLETTER
INTRODUCTION
In this edition we highlight upcoming and past events that the chapter will be and has supported with supplemental funds.  Thrivent provided your chapter with $13,280 for 2007 to help those in our communities that need help.  All of these funds have been allocated among approved projects.




UPCOMING CARE ABOUNDS IN COMMUNITIES PROJECTS
1 - Kings of Kings is having a bake sale to benefits MOPS.


2 - The Second Time Shop in Franklin will be raising money to provide Christmas gifts and clothing for needy children, selected by the Salvation Army.


3 – The Franklin Deardorff Senior Center, “Ding-A-Lings” will be putting on its annual musical comedy to raise money to help area Seniors,  Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. Franklin High School, McDade Auditorium.  "Yesterday" is the theme music and "You Are My Sunshine" will be the signature chorus song. Ticket cost is generally $5.00 per person.


More information on these projects may be found at the Chapter Web site:  
www.lutheransonline.com/warrencountyohchapter




CARE ABOUNDS IN COMMUNITIES PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2007
SouperBowl Sunday activities to benefit Lebanon and Franklin Food Pantries
A New Orleans Sampling of foods to benefit Lebanon Arts Council
Baby Bottle Boomerang to benefit Pregnancy Care Center of Cincinnati
Fund raiser for Hearts for Jesus
5K Run/Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society
Interfaith Hospitality Network 5K Run/Walk
Pig Roast to raise money for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries




YOUR 2007 CHAPTER LEADERSHIP BOARD
Dean Shupert    - President    
Martha Crist      -Vice President  
Karl Voelkel     - Records Director
Miriam Bailey  - Congregational Service Team Director  
Kathy Lapp       - Financial Director
Glee Krentz       - Communications Director
Gary Nelson      - Events Director




WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE CHAPTER LEADERSHIP BOARD
    At our Annual November 13, meeting at the Houston Inn we will be electing new officers for 2008.  Some of our officers have reached term limitations and will not be able to serve again.  
     If you are interested in volunteering a few hours a month to serve on your Chapter’s Leadership Board please contact one of the Leadership Board members or Will Lapp at 937-746-8171 or WandKLapp@aol.com


NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING
     Mark your calendar now for the Chapter annual meeting, including:  recognition of Congregational Coordinators and Service Team Leaders, and election of the 2008 Leadership Board.  The meeting will be held at the Houston Inn in Mason on St. Rt. 42, east of the US 741 intersection beginning at 6:00 PM.   Reservations can be made by calling Will Lapp at the phone number listed in the article above.

HOW TO HELP YOUR CONGREGATION
     Thrivent Financial for Lutherans program called Care in Congregations® where funding is provided to Thrivent Financial members to conduct fund-raising and/or hands-on service activities to benefit your congregation or its related Lutheran institutions?
     If you see a need in your congregation that could be helped through this funding, please contact your Congregational Coordinator in your congregation. If you don't know who your three congregational coordinators are, please contact a member of our chapter leadership board as noted in this newsletter.


USE CARE ABOUNDS IN COMMUNITIES® TO HELP OTHERS
     Through Care Abounds in Communities®, anyone in our chapter can organize a community service team and help others. It doesn't take a lot of time or a long-term commitment! Contact a member of our chapter leadership board or visit our web site as noted in this newsletter for assistance in getting started.


VISIT YOUR CHAPTER’S WEB SITE
    To learn more about us, what we do and download request forms for supplemental funds.  www.lutheransonline.com/warrencountyohchapter
    On the Chapter web site we have listed all the Care Abounds in Communities projects that we have provided supplemental funds for over the past 4 years and the events for 2007.


Done
 

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