Four page newsletter: Seminole County Chapter Feb 2007
Four page newsletter: Seminole County Chapter Feb 2007
 
Seminole County Chapter, Members Update
Election Results
Our thanks to all the Thrivent members who voted and a special thanks to the Congregational Coordinators for manning the election tables and tabulating the results.


Your Seminole County Chapter board for 2007 is listed below.  


President:  Arthur Heintz - (407) 260-0589  aheintz@cfl.rr.com  (St Stephen Luth Church)
Vice President:  Shirley Evans - (407) 865-5658 shirleyevans@cfl.rr.com  (St Stephen Luth Church)
Records Director:  Paula Brumback - (407) 679-7285  plb2264@aol.com  (St Lukes Luth Church)
Financial Director:  David Hoffman - (407) 688-2751 lakemaryhoffman@bellsouth.net (Holy Cross Luth Church)
Congregational Service Team Director:  Christine Jennison - (407) 330-3275 jenn3275@bellsouth.net (Holy Cross Luth Church)
Community Service Team Director:  Leo McCloe - (407) 366-0739  idmccloe@bellsouth.net (Epiphany Luth Church)
Advisory Positions
Internet Advisor:
Past President:  Duane Massoll - (407) 321-1681 dmassoll@bellsouth.net (Ascension Luth Church)






How to get funding for your Community Project
Have an idea for a Thrivent Community Care project, but don't know what to do next?


Go to Thrivent.com, select the tab: Member/Chapter, next click on, Volunteer Resources.  Selecting, Forms wil take you to the information shown below.  If you need more information on what the care programs can do and what are eligible events select, Chapter Care Prorams, and learn what you can do.



Forms to use BEFORE the activity
Care Abounds in Communities® Activity Planning Checklist
Designed to help you identify organize, plan and implement your Care Abounds in Communities®        activity.
(PDF. 152K)


Funding Request
Complete and send to chapter leadership board for approval of Care Abounds in Communities® program funds.
(PDF, 70K) I (Word, 58K)


Permission to Disclose information
Recipients (those who receive the help) must complete so the chapter and service team can disclose/publish recipient information for the activity.
- -Adult recipient version
(PDF, 9K) I (Word, 45K} I Details
Parent/Guardian  version
(PDF, 12K) I (Word 45K) I Details


Cohosting an activity with a Thrivent chapter
Multiplying the Good We Do, Together is a Professional-looking brochure that answers common questions from organizations that cohost fund-raisers with Thrivent chapters. Your chapter leadership board can order a copy for you.
-(Sample of cover—PDF, 313K) I Details



Forms to use AFTER the activity
Activity Results Reporting
Complete and send to chapter leadership board to receive Care Abounds in Communities® supplemental funding. Send with receipts, Funds Raised and Expenses Report below.
(POF, 68K} I (Word, 48K)


Receipts. Funds Raised and Expenses Report (updated for 2007)
Complete and send, along with all receipts or copies of receipts, to the chapter leadership board. Send with Activity Results Reporting form above.
(P01, 27K) I (Word, 72K


Volunteers in Action information Release form
Help us tell the story about the good things Thrivent members are doing! Submit this form to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and we may share In our communications.
(PDE, 112K) I (Word. 70K)



Reference
Chapter Care Program Comparison Chart
This chat compares features of the Care Abounds in Communities® and Cafe in Congregations® programs, which allow members to come together and demonstrate rate care and concern for others.
(PDF, 112K)  I  (Word, 70K)


Forms to use DURING the activity
Attendance Sheet
Track attendance and provide to chapter leadership board.
(PDF, 53K) I (Word, 69K)


Donation Tracking Record Updated for 2007
Special reporting is sometimes required when service teams receive donations (Receipt form attached.)
(PDF, 24IK) I  Details





Acknowledgement of Donation Received (Updated for 20O7)
Use this form to provide a written receipt to donations at chapter activities, including Thrivent builds.
(PDF, 205K) I Details



News Releases
Add information about your activity and submit it to the media in your area.


Activity Announcements (before activity):
• Care Abounds in Communities® Activity (Word, 31K)
• Care in Congregations® activity (Word, 31K)
Activity Results:
• Care Abounds in Communities® Activity (Word, 31K)
• Care in Congregations® activity (Word, 30K)


Bulletin Inserts
Add information about your activity and invite members of your congregation to participate in and/or attend your activity. (Word versions can be filled in electronically.)


• Care Abounds in Communities® Activity (PDF, 96K I  Word, 111K)
• Care in Congregations® activity (PDF, 87K I Word, II3K)






Your Congregation Coordinators
You have members of your congregationn who can also help you get started.


The Seminole County Thrivent Congregation Coordinators for your congregation can be found ont the Thrivent Web Site at the, Chapter Member Administration area of Members/Chapters.


Each congregation has three Thrivent members who have been appointed to assist in use and distribution of Thrivent programs.  Learn who they are for your congregation and make things happen.






Special Welcome to the newest Lutheran Church
Living Waters Community Church of Sanford is the newest member of Seminole County Thrivent.


They are located at, 2041 E. Lake Mary Blvd. That's at the Eastern end of Lake Mary near the Sanford Airport.  Their phone number is (407) 322-3742.  If you would like more information about their Services.







Chapter Activities Approved for Funding
Through January's approved projects, Seminole Thrivent members are actively involved in the following projects:


Lutheran Social Serivices "Good Samaritan" awards dinner held Feb 18th.


St Lukes School had a 5k walk/run to raise money for new sports equipment held on Feb 24th.


Lutheran Haven held a dinner to raise funds for their music programs on Feb 24th.


Holy Cross School is holding a "Family Carnival" on Mar 3rd to raise funds for school equipment.


Orlando Lutheran Academy will have their annual "Corn Fest" festival on Mar 24th to raise funds for school equipment.


Join your friends in supporting these great fun and worthwhile events.


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