Four page newsletter: Burlington County Chapter Newsletter Spring 2012
Four page newsletter: Burlington County Chapter Newsletter Spring 2012
 
Burlington County Chapter, Burlington County Chapter Newsletter Spring 2012
Your Chapter Leaders
President                                                                           Vice President
Andrew J Opperman                                                          Emily Anne Cheney
12 Norwick Ln                                                                     92 Augusta Dr.
Willingboro, NJ  08046-1330                                               Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 871-8934                                                                   (609) 298-1638
andyo7@aol.com                                                                 MLE4682@aol.com



Records Director                                                                  Financial Director
Michele Millet                                                                        William Lawrence
3 Edgewood Dr                                                                     215 Aqua Ln.
Cream Ridge, NJ  08514-2466                                              Delran, NJ  08075
(609) 758-2746                                                                     (856) 764-1780
Micheleelainemillet@yahoo.com                                            wal.stmatt@verizon.net



Director of Congregational Advocates
William Joseph Delmar
188 Ramblewood Rd
Moorestown, NJ  08057-2652
(856) 234-7944
william.j.delmar@lmco.com


Communications Director                                                                 Assistant Financial Director
Carole Scarpa                                                                                  Chester Robert Quin Jr.
111 Acadia Dr                                                                                   100 Buckingham Dr.
Cinnaminson, NJ  08077-3136                                                          Southhampton, NJ 08088-1246
(856) 829-6206                                                                                 (609) 388-4190
caroles51@comcast.net                                                                    crquinn64@yahoo.com







Care Abounds in Communities
Care Abounds in Communities is a program through which Thrivent Financial members come together to help their communities and individuals in need.
Care Abounds in Communities dollars can be used to add to the funds raised at an activity or to purchase materials for service projects, while energizing other members and volunteers to provide help that otherwise would not be available.
Here are some examples of extra financial help provided by Thrivent Financial to add to the fundraising efforts of Thrivent members through their churches and charities.


Outreach to the Elderly….. Rose of Sharon    $250.
Rainbow of Hope Golf Classic  (Rainbow of Hope helps and mentors battered women)   $1,166
Wheelchair Ramp Construction….  Rose of Sharon    $873.
Bosnia Spaghetti Dinner (fundraiser for a camp during a servant trip to Bosnia)..$477 Prince of Peace
Bake Sale and Special Offering to help the family of a boy with cancer pay medical costs ..  $300.
Sr. High Youth Group Gathering ..  St. Paul’s.  $313.
2012 ELCA Youth Group Gathering Fundraiser… $200.
Food Distribution for needy…   Prince of Peace  $400.
June Day-to help raise funds  for the Lutheran Care in Moorestown.   $515.


If you know of someone who really needs some help, contact your Burlington county chapter of Thrivent for information on how to make a difference!






Don't Forget Your Thrivent Choice Dollars!

Giving back makes an important impact in people's lives. Last year alone, Thrivent Financial provided more than $100 million to help congregations, communities and individuals in need. Members who own Thrivent Financial products help make this support possible.
Thrivent Choice lets you recommend where some of Thrivent Financial's charitable outreach funds go by directing Choice Dollars and by participating in Voting Events.


How are Choice Dollars Determined? Eligible members are designated Choice Dollars based on their:
• Insurance premiums;
• Contract values;
• And Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership.


How Do I Direct My Designated Choice Dollars? Choose from Lutheran organizations nationwide, including your local congregation. It's easy!
1. Search for your preferred organization(s).
2. Direct Choice Dollars online now or call 800-THRIVENT  (800-847-4836) and state "Thrivent Choice


Congregational Advocates

Congregational Advocates put their faith into action, help their fellow parishioners and strengthen their congregations by connecting them with Thrivent resources!  Our chapter has several congregational advocate opportunities available. The only requirements are: being a Thrivent Financial member; a desire to help people; a passion for your congregation and Thrivent Financial and approximately five hours of volunteer time per month.
Consider being an Advocate for your congregation!  
Contact : William "Chip" Delmar at 856-234-7944 or william.j.delmar@imco.com






Thrivent Builds

For the seventh straight year, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is committing millions to stabilize, strengthen and secure communities in 2012 by creating affordable housing in partnership with low-income families through its unique partnership called Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat for Humanity’s relationship with Thrivent Financial brings the financial, volunteer and advocacy resources of Thrivent Financial together with the affordable housing construction leadership of hundreds of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. To date, more than 480,000 volunteers have donated more than three million hours to construct 1,600 homes.
There have been several homes built in Burlington County in Beverly, Bordentown, Burlington, Mt. Holly, Pemberton and Cinnaminson! Watch for news about the next local build and volunteering!!
Contact Adrienne Barr at dabarr28@comcast.net or call a chapter leader for more information.


For members, by members.
This newsletter was written by volunteer leaders of your local Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Chapter to keep you informed of chapter news. If you have any questions and/or comments about the content of this newsletter or would like to learn more about chapter activities being planned in your area, please contact one of your chapter leaders. Go to Thrivent.com, click on Locate a Chapter, enter your ZIP Code and click on your chapter's name.


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