Two page newsletter: Owatonna Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, March 2006| Two page newsletter: Owatonna Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, March 2006 | | |
| Owatonna Chapter, THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS, MARCH 2006 |
| OWATONNA CHAPTER LEADERS FOR 2006 |
President: David Thomas - 451-9466
Vice-President: Dave Severson - 451-2344
Records Director: Joan Mosher - 451-7242
Financial Director: Dave Kenow - 451-6941
Assistant Financial Director: Richard Hacmac - 451-7975
Events Director: Joni Boe - 455-0120
Communications Director: Marlene Camilli - 451-7292
Congregational Service Team Director: Thomas Moore - 455-0820
Community Service Team Director: Dean Christianson - 451-2278
Youth Director: (Open)
Chapter Builder and Advisor: Fred Von Ruden - 451-1027
The above members of the leadership board were approved during elections held November 2005.
| THANK YOU TO PAST LEADERS |
Serving on the Owatonna Chaper Board for the past 3 years (and first 3 years of Thrivent Financial's existence) has been Richard Schuster, Gary Gilderhus, Cherry Schwartz and Russell Rudolf. They have now stepped aside for new leaders, but their commitment to establish a new board with new policies and direction has been very much appreciated. Thanks Dick, Gary, Cherry and Russ!
| FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH CARE ABOUNDS IN COMMUNITIES® |
Chapters of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans are organized geographically and bring together members to help others and help their community. Through the Care Abounds in Communities® program, Thrivent Financial provides funding to members like you who form community service teams to conduct fund-raising activities and/or hands-on service activities to help individuals, families and qualified not-for-profit organizations. Contact a member of our chapter leadership board as noted in this newsletter for assistance in getting started.
The amount of funding to the Owatonna Chapter for 2006 Care Abounds in Communities activities is $20,055.
| AUGSBURG COLLEGE CHOIR - ALL-MEMBER EVENT |
Performing on Saturday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church will be the Augsburg College Choir, under the direction of Dr. Peter Hendrickson. There is no charge for the concert, but freewill offering will be taken.
Pancake supper preceeds the concert for a $5/per person cost.
| JOIN HANDS DAY - MAY 6, 2006 |
The seventh annual JOIN HANDS DAY is on Saturday, May 6, 2006. This national day of volunteering sparks friendships among people of all generations as youth and adults come together to plan and conduct activities to improve their communities. We encourage you to participate in this special day, which is sponsored by America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies, including Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
How can you participate in 2006? It's easy. Find a need, form a service team of individuals from six separate Thrivent Financial households, and contact one of our chapter leaders to see how we can help you. We have many resources to help make your activity great, such as:
- A checklist that includes everything you need to know to conduct a successful activity and receive funding from the chapter.
- Promotional items to help you recruit volunteers and publicize your activity for optimum attendance.
- Funding to purchase T-shirts, refreshments, supplies and more.
You’ll find that the rewards of participating far outweigh the time and effort involved in planning an activity. And your chapter leadership board is here to help you along the way. Please call Dave Thomas at 451-9466 for more information.
| OPPORTUNITY TO HELP OTHERS |
How often have you asked yourself, "What can I do in life to really make a difference?" How often have you seen a need and said, "I wish there was something I could do?" Thrivent Financial for Lutherans gives you an opportunity to make a positive impact right where you live. Now there is something you can do. Get involved and help others through the Care Abounds in Communities® program. Contact a member of your chapter leadership board as noted in this newsletter for information about how easy it is to help others through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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