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| Hudson Valley NY Chapter, Important Information for You |
| Care Abounds in Communities Program vs Care in Congregations Programs |
Care Abounds in Communities Program (CAIC) and Care in Congregations Program (CIC) are similar programs from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans but with distinctive differences. CAIC serves those in our communities, CIC serves congregations.
Care Abounds in Communities®. (CAIC) - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans can provides funding to support members like you who want to make a difference. Accessing CAIC funds for supplementing fund-raising efforts or funds to purchase supplies for certain hands-on service activities is easy through our chapter leadership board.
First Step - form a community service team—a team of at least 6 Thrivent members that are involved in planning/conducting an activity to help individuals, families and/or qualified not-for-profit organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Second Step - submit application for CAIC project to the Hudson Valley Chapter Board, Stephen Färdig, 199 Pearl Street, Kingston, NY 12401. Tel. 845-338-1559 Applications are available at www.lutheransonline.com/hudsonvalleynychapter or go to www.thrivent.com. Do this step well in advance of the activity.
Third Step - CAIC applications are reviewed by to the Hudson Valley NY Chapter Board for approval. After approval, hold the activity.
Fourth Step - Once the activity is completed, fill out final report, available at same website as application. Funds raised are sent to Hudson Chapter Board Financial Director.
Fifth and Final Step - Funds are supplemented and sent to recipient.
Examples of CAIC projects in the Hudson Valley Chapter:
1. Fundraiser - A Golf Tournament to provide camperships to a Lutheran Camp;
2. Fundraiser - A church dinner to support local not-for-profit agency that serves the less forunate;
3. Fundraiser - Dinner to help family defray medical expenses.
Care in Congregations (CIC) - provides funding for Thrivent Financial members to conduct activities to benefit a congregation or its related Lutheran institution(s). Each church is encouraged to have three Congregation Coordinators. Members are encouraged to help the congregation in its ministry to the community.
First Step - Congregation Coordinators form a service team - a team of volunteers that conducts an activity.
Second Step - A Congregation Coordinator applies for CIC funds online at www.thrivent.com.
Third Step - once approved, hold the activity.
Fourth Step - A Congregation Coordinator completes the final Report online at www.thrivent.com.
Fifth and Final Step - Thrivent supplements the funds and mails the funds to your congregation.
Examples of CIC projects that have been completed in the Hudson Valley Chapter:
1. Flea Market,
2. Dinner,
3. Special Collections to support church's charity.
Funding comes directly from Thrivent Financial to the congregation.
For more information about the CIC Program, contact Board member Jim Steipp at (845) 338-4861.
On Thursday, May 21, 2009, the Hudson Valley NY Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsored a Seminar/Dinner event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Newburgh. Forty-four Thrivent members and their guests attended, and enjoyed the food, fellowship and valuable information provided. The featured speaker was Sgt. Wayne Freer, of the City of Kingston Police Department, and the featured topic was Identity Theft. A delicious meal was provided following the seminar portion of the evening.
Sgt. Freer provided the attendees with valuable information regarding how to protect oneself from becoming a victim of identity theft, as well as constructive advice as to what to do if you do become a victim. He provided examples of how your identity might be stolen, including "dumpster divers", those individuals who are willing to go through your garbage for the pre-approved credit offers we all get in the mail, to e-mail scams that look like they are legitimate emails from a bank or credit card company with whom you have an account, but which then ask you to provide your private information by following a link from the email. He also mentioned that New York State has passed legislation allowing individuals to "freeze" their credit, preventing anyone from applying for credit in your name. Details about that can be obtained from the Attorney General's office.
The feedback from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on how useful the information was to them. If anyone would like more information about how to prevent Identity Theft, please feel free to contact our chapter's Financial Associate Advisor, Deb Kress, at 845-750-6680. Many thanks to Sgt. Freer for his time and the great information he shared with us!
Information about future Seminar / Dinner events throughout the Hudson Valley Chapter will be forthcoming in future newsletters and postcard invitations. Don't miss out on the next one!!
Our chapter's ThriventBuilds project for 2009 is progressing well. The house is on 53 Temple Avenue in Newburgh. The actual house construction has been less than previous projects because it is a modular home which was constructed by BOCES students and moved to the site in two very large pieces. Since setting down the two halfs on the foundation, an additional bedroom was constructed, decks constructed on the front and right sides and siding attached on the front and rear. Sheetrock, taping and wiring is being completed inside of the new bedroom.
Dedication of the house and presentation to its family is currently scheduled for November. A postcard announcement of the specific date will be sent to Thrivent members when the date is known.
For photos of the progress and more information on the project or how to volunteer you can visit our web site at: http://thriventbuildsnewburgh.org
or contact David Adler at dadler@christwoodstock.org
Our chapter also supports the ongoing ThriventBuilds projects to rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, There are still openings for volunteers to participate in trips to this region. Information about these projects can be found at the web site:
http://www.thriventbuilds.com/worldwide/gulf/index.html
| Economic and Investment Outlook Update |
When you have a better understanding of the factors that affect financial markets and trends, you can make more informed investment decisions.
Join us for a free financial education event.
Economic and Investment Outlook Update is an educational event that will provide you with an overview of:
How the changing economy can impact investment markets.
How emotions can affect decisions and when to get professional financial guidance.
The strength of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its prudent approach to investing.
The event will be presented by Thrivent Financial representative Deb Kress and the Hudson Valley NY Chapter.
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Homewood Suites, 180 Breunig Rd, New Windsor
(on the south side of the Stewart Airport property – can be reached
via exit 5A off of Rt 84, or via Little Britain Rd/Rt 207)
A light dinner of assorted wraps will be available beginning at 6:30 pm.
Please arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 pm so we can start promptly at 7:00 pm.
Sign up for this free event today!
Reserve a seat for you and a friend! Please RSVP by Friday, October 16 to Cindy Kincaid, 888-350-3560.
The Economic and Investment Outlook Update event is intended only to educate you about financial decisions. It is broad in scope and does not consider your individual personal financial situation, which is unique. The information and advice may not be appropriate in all cases. No products will be offered for sale.
For additional important disclosure information, please visit https://www.thrivent.com/disclosures
PLEASE DON"T STOP YET!!!!!!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW!!!!!!! BECOME A LEADER!!!!!!
| Chapter Elections and Leadership Positions |
As a membership organization, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is unique to the financial services world in many ways. Our members choose who will represent them on the national board of directors governing the organization as well as choose their local chapter leadership board.
The election process is a very important way for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to demonstrate two required elements of a fraternal benefit society:
1. An active, viable chapter system that involves many members
2. A representative form of government.
Without this election process, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans would not qualify as a tax-exempt fraternal benefit society and would not be able to provide the benefits to needy individuals, congregations and communities that it does today.
Please exercise your right to vote in your Hudson Valley NY Chapter's leadership board election. A mailing about chapter election dates, time and locations will be mailed this fall. Also please give prayerful consideration to the idea of becoming an active volunteer serving on the Hudson Valley Chapter Board. Please feel free to contact Stephen Färdig at (845) 338-1559 or any Board Member for more information.
Visit us at: www.lutheransonline.com/hudsonvalleynychapter
| Thrivent Chapter Support for Member Congregations |
As in previous years, your chapter is reimbursing member congregations for up to $100 of Thrivent-logo paper supplies such as plates, napkins and cups purchased from the Thrivent Store. These supplies can be used for coffee hours or any other church functions where they would be useful.
Congregation Coordinators should contact our Financial Director, Bob Callahan (robert.bob.callahan@gmail.com), about reimbursement.
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