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| Four page newsletter: August 2009 Newsletter| Four page newsletter: August 2009 Newsletter | | |
| San Mateo County Chapter, CHAPTER NEWS, August 2009 |
| Tenth Annual Join Hands Day 2009 |
On Saturday, May 30, 2009 more than 30 individuals turned out to help with beach clean up for the tenth annual Join Hands Day. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Join Hands Day is a time when youth and adults come together to improve their communities. In 2008, youth and adult members conducted nearly 3,000 activities across the country.
As we have done in the past, the San Mateo County Chapter of Thrivent cleaned up Francis State Beach in Half Moon Bay. All congregational members, family and friends in San Mateo County were invited. We spent the morning picking up litter at the Beach and a splendid picnic barbeque supplied by Thrivent followed. Chris Benson from Thrivent served as the grill master with assistance from the board members of the San Mateo County Chapter of Thrivent. Thanks to all who participated.
We look forward to Join Hands Day in 2010 and hope that you will consider participating. It is not only fun, but also benefits the community!
| Nominations / Volunteers for Leadership Board Positions |
If you would like to volunteer for the local chapter Board of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, please submit your name for nomination by Sunday, September 27th or earlier. One required position on the San Mateo County Chapter Leadership Board, Records Director, would need to be filled for the 2010 year. The following 2009 Board members intend to run again for 2010: Rev. Jeffrey L. Schufreider, President; Frances W. Lange, Vice President; Ken Mott, Jr., Financial Director; Marion Moore McDowell, Congregational Service Team Director; Beth Lau, Communications Director.
Elections will take place at the Ice Cream Social on Sunday, October 4, 2009.
There are ten elected leadership positions. Basic requirements for serving on the Leadership Board are:
Must be a benefit or associate member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and be 16 years or older.
Must make a commitment of at least one year and no more than four consecutive years.
Must be a member of San Mateo County Chapter.
Only one member of a household can serve on the board at one time.
To place names on the ballot please submit them to Beth Lau no later than Sunday, September 27. Phone: 650-368-3087 Email: bethelau@gmail.com
| Ice Cream Social and Chapter Board Election |
Please join us for the annual Ice Cream Social and Thrivent San Mateo County Chapter Board election. This year we will gather at Grace Lutheran Church at 2825 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo on October 4 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Thrivent members, you are invited to bring a guest, enjoy delicious ice cream, meet chapter leaders, visit with your friends from other congregations and hope that your name is drawn for a special prize. Children and young families will enjoy special entertainment.
Many gift cards and beautiful prizes were given away last year so we hope that you will join us! If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Beth Lau by Thursday, October 1, 2009. Phone: 650-368-3087. Email: bethelau@gmail.com.
| Message to Church Coordinators |
Please submit your requests for Thrivent funds to the Chapter Board no later than October 15, 2009.
When receiving funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for your fundraising event at church, remember to print “Supported in part by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans” on all printed materials.
Your San Mateo Chapter Board would prefer to grant funds to projects used in San Mateo County communities.
Please contact one of the chapter leadership if you have any questions.
Special thanks to all of you who are San Mateo County Church Coordinators for the time that you volunteer for your church and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
| Saving for College Seminar |
Thrivent Financial Representative James Lee will speak about saving for college. Parents, get your questions answered and learn how Thrivent can help you save for your children’s college education. Join us on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 6:00 pm for this one-hour seminar.
Hope Lutheran Church and School in Daly City will host; refreshments, Childcare and entertainment for the children will be provided. Hope Lutheran Church is located at 55 San Fernando Way, Daly City, CA, 94015. Please RSVP for this event by contacting James Lee at 650-401-8064, ext. 103.
| Economic Update Educational Event |
Church congregants and leadership: Schedule a 30 minute session for your congregation with a Thrivent Representative to learn more about the current economic outlook and Thrivent forecast. Please contact Thrivent Financial Consultant Chris Benson to arrange a date and time. Chris may be reach by calling 650-401-8064.
| Thrivent Builds Partners with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco |
Are you ready to express your faith in an exciting, new way?
Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity helps individuals achieve greater economic independence through the building of decent, simple, affordable homes. Building these homes is more than just boards and blocks. It's sweat and smiles, borne of hard work and expressions of faith. There are many ways you can help … and they're not all swinging hammers.
To make a difference in San Francisco, sign-up to volunteer today. Or make a donation. Or both! Every dollar counts!
2009 “Thrivent Builds” Dates:
Friday, September 4
Saturday, September 19
Saturday, October 17
Thursday, November 5
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, December 12
To volunteer, contact Erika Schmale at 650-568-7345 or LVC1@habitatgsf.org and refer to Thrivent. You are also welcome onsite any available Tuesday to Friday. To sign up as an individual, visit Habitat’s Volunteer Hub at http://habitatgsf.volunteerhub.com.
To donate, contact Tamsin Goldsmith, Development Associate, at thriventbuilds@habitatgsf.org or call 650-568-7353.
Build location and directions: 54 Whitney Young Circle, San Francisco (cross street Hudson.) From the South by US 101: Take US-101 north to San Francisco, exit 429B for Third St., merge onto Third St., turn right at Oakdale Ave., turn left at Lane St., turn right at Newcomb Ave., turn right at Whitney Young Circle.
Lunch locations: Bag Lunch — Public park across the street has tables and benches. Check to see if Thrivent is bringing lunch on a Build day!
Restaurants — Within a mile or two of the Whitney Young site are: La Laguna Taqueria, 3906 Third St.; Soo Fong Restaurant, 3801 Third Street; Subway, 3801 Third Street.
| Your gift to a Lutheran organization can accomplish even more through the GivingPlus® program |
Are you aware that as a member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, financial gifts you make to a Lutheran organization might be able to be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans?
Through Thrivent Financial's GivingPlus® program, members can donate financial gifts to two different Lutheran organizations enrolled in the program each year, and Thrivent Financial will contribute $1 for every $2, up to $300 per year for each organization. For example, if you donate gifts of $600 or more to two eligible Lutheran organizations each, Thrivent Financial will contribute an additional $600 ($300 for each organization). In addition, Thrivent Financial will contribute an additional $25 for members who volunteer 25 hours or more at the organization receiving their gift.
All you need to do is complete a GivingPlus Member Gift form (available online or from the Lutheran organization) and submit it with your donation to the Lutheran organization. It's a very simple process.
For complete details and guidelines about this one-of-a-kind member benefit program and for copies of the Member Gift form, go to www.thrivent.com/community/outreach/giving/givingplus/index.html.
| San Mateo County Chapter Leadership Board |
President: Rev. Jeffrey L. Schufreider, 650-273-1202; schufreider@gmail.com
Vice President: Frances W. Lange, 650-871-8326; lange3700@gmail.com
Financial Director: Ken Mott, Jr., 650-438-4790; kennethr.mott@gmail.com
Records Director: Marilyn B. McKenna, 650-573-8681; mbmckenna@mintz.com
Congregational Service Team Director: Marion Moore McDowell, 650-591-5949; mmcdowel@seq.org
Communications Director: Beth E. Lau, 650-368-3087; bethelau@gmail.com
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