We would like you to bring any of the following items to be donated to the organizations indicated:

Used Cell Phones - The cell phones are recycled and the money earned is used to purchase phone cards for soldiers overseas.  Check out this project for yourself at www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.

Manufacturers Coupons (can be expired up to 2 months) - The coupons will be sent to an American military base in Incirlik, Turkey. Families stationed overseas do not have access to these but can use them at their local BX to save money just like we do. For more information, please go to www.ocpnet.org.

Prescription Glasses/Sunglasses, Regular Sunglasses and Glass Cases - The Lions Club will recycle as new glasses for those in need.  If you want more information on this project, please check it out at www.lionsclubs.org.

Coats for Kids - Donate your gently used winter coats and accessories. Kids sizes and adult sizes are welcome.

We hope to fill several bins with these donated items.  Please check with family members and friends and collect as many of these items as you can.  If you bring too much to carry inside, we'll even come to get it from your vehicle!  Not only will your donations help others, it will reduce the clutter in your home!

If you have any questions, call Michelle Burhite at 920-660-8717 or send an email to mburhite@new.rr.com.

The other three members of the 2011 board will remain on the board for 2012 although their positions may change.   Laurie Otto currently serves as the Vice President, Shannon Otto is currently the Financial Director, and Amanda Humann is serving as the Records Director.  These dedicated members of the team will continue on the board in their current positions or change to another position to accommodate the talents of others wanting to serve on the board in 2012.

Each chapter leadership board is comprised of ten positions (five required positions and five optional positions).  A number of appointed advisory positions are available as well. The five required positions must be filled or the approximately $20,000 designated for our 'Care Abounds in Communities' projects will not be available for disbursement.

There are currently seven vacancies on the chapter leadership board.  All elected positions are part of the leadership board that provides strategic direction, leadership planning, and administrative support to the congregations and community service teams in the South Brown County Chapter area.

Vice President:  approximately 6 to 10 hours/month
•   Provides leadership in the absence of the president.
•   Serves as legislative contact for the chapter.
•   Leads the Nominating Committee to identify future chapter leaders.
•   Ensures recognition of volunteer efforts.
•   Invites elected officials to chapter activities and events.

Financial Director:  approximately 12 to 15 hours/month (Internet access required)
•   Maintains financial accounting for the chapter leadership board and service teams.
•   Verifies, tracks and responds to service team program funding requests.
•   Collects and maintains service team receipts for Care programs and verifies expenses and year-end
    financial reporting.
•   Maintains financial records for the chapter board and service teams and authorizes fund transfers.

Records Director:  approximately 8 to 10 hours/month (Internet access required)
•   Provides leadership to the administrative functions of the board.
•   Receives and processes correspondence with community service teams.
•   Maintains accurate, current records, calendars and meeting minutes.
•   Submits nonfinancial reports to the Operations Center.

Director of Congregational Advocates:  approximately 6 to 10 hours/month
•   Supports the chapter’s Congregational Advocates and congregational service teams.
•   Monitors Congregational Advocate vacancies and supports recruitment efforts to fill them.
•   Serves as liaison between the chapter and the Congregational Advocates, and trains and supports
    Congregational Advocates.
•   Ensures congregational service team activities are completed, funded and reported.

Assistant Financial Director:  approximately 6 to 8 hours/month
•   Assists financial director in maintaining financial accounting for the chapter board. Responsibilities
    similar to financial director.

Communications Director:  approximately 8 to 12 hours/month
•   Supports service teams in communicating with congregations and communities.
•   Develops and distributes communications to service teams and members, and Thrivent Financial press
    releases to local media.
•   Acts as liaison with the Operations Center, the regional financial office and the Manager of Lutheran
    Community Services.
•   Assists the V.P. as legislative contact for the chapter, and invites elected officials to chapter
    activities.
•   Helps service teams promote their activities.

Community Service Team Director:  approximately 4 to 5 hours/month
•   Trains and supports community service teams.
•   Initiates and suggests activities for community service teams to qualify for funding.
•   Ensures community service team activities are completed, funded and reported.

Events Director:  approximately 4 to 6 hours/month
•   Helps determine appropriate recognition and events sponsored by the chapter leadership board.
•   Develops plans to recognize volunteers and volunteer leaders.
•   Provides project and event planning guidance to service teams.
•   Helps design and set up event displays.

Youth Director:  approximately 6 to 8 hours/month
•   Organizes teams of youth or students to lead projects or form community service teams.
•   Makes youth groups aware of opportunities to get involved, including JOIN HANDS DAY.
•   Supports and represents youth and their involvement on the leadership board.

Please PRINT BELOW the first and last names of all attending.  The cost for South Brown County Chapter voting members is $0 and the cost for each non-voting member/non-member guests is $7.
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