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Two page newsletter: October 2004
Two page newsletter: October 2004
 
Hudson Valley NY Chapter Newsletter, Fall 2004
Exciting Chapter Projects Completed!
Following is a list of just a few of the projects funded by the Care Abounds in Communities™  program in the Hudson Valley NY Chapter.   Consider putting together a team of people who will organize and carry out a project in your community.  Grants of $800 are awarded to qualifying groups.  Contact one of the Chapter leaders listed at the end of this newsletter if you are interested!!


A sample of 2004 completed projects:


1. Italian Take-Out Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the Highland Lake Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.


2. Fundraiser for scholarships to “Celebrating the Journey” Young Women’s Retreat


3. Fundraising Luncheon to benefit the Atlantic District Mission Society.


4. Stocking the Shelves work project to benefit the Interfaith Council Food Pantry in Liberty.


5. Chili dinner to benefit Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Reservation through Helping Hands of Wounded Knee


6. Rally Round the Rock - An outdoor community Block Party held at Redeemer, Kingston, to give the neighborhood and the neighboring churches knowledge of the community services.


7. March of Champions Drum Corps Show to benefit the Children's Home of Kingston.


8. Yard Sale is to help raise funds for the Early Childhood Integrated Intervention Network in Ulster County.





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 as noted in this newsletter for assistance in getting started.







Want to help, but don't have much time?
If you're short on time, but want to help others in your community or help meet a need in your church, getting involved with our Thrivent Financial chapter might be the answer for you. Through the flexibility of Thrivent Financial chapters, you have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and help others in a way that fits in your schedule. Please contact a member of our chapter leadership board as noted in this newsletter for information about Thrivent Financial's chapter system and Care programs, and how you can get involved.





Benefits to enhance quality of life
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As a member, you may order complimentary books, videos and CDs—valuable resources on personal finance, healthy living, caring for others, as well as help to support you in your faith. You'll also find other helpful products and services offered at significantly discounted prices.


These value-added member benefits distinguish Thrivent Financial from other financial services organizations.


Members can view and order benefits from Thrivent Financial's Web site at www.thrivent.com/fraternal/benefits, or order by calling 1-800-372-8236.





Contact Your Leadership Board
President: Steve Lee                                                      Steve12743@yahoo.com
Vice President: Robert Barrette                                      rbarrette@hvc.rr.com
Records Director:  Susan Vorstadt                                 svorstadt@hvc.rr.com
Financial Director: Jim Steipp                                         JimSteipp@hotmail.com
Congregational Service Team Director: Deb Kress        kress@hvc.rr.com

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