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Iowa County WI Chapter |
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2008 Scrapbook of Chapter Activities |
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We have included articles and pictures of events, activities and fundraisers that our chapter leaders have had the pleasure to be involved with by attending, volunteering, planning and organizing, or supplementing funds. We hope you enjoy these memories! | | |
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2007 Scrapbook of Chapter Activities |
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Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers in 2007 who helped coordinate successful fundraisers! God's blessings to the families these fundraisers have benefitted. | |
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Jenifer Riley Benefit |
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A successful benefit dinner was held for Jenifer Riley of Highland on January 27, 2007. Jenifer and her family were on hand to welcome those attending at St. Anthony and Phillip Parish Center. During the Fall of 2006, Jenifer was seriously injured in an automobile accident. She has made steady progress in her recovery, however, reconstructive surgery is required for Jenifer and the funds raised from the benefit supper will help defray the medical costs. | |
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William Washa Benefit |
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William Washa is a self-employed carpenter from rural Highland. He was seriously injured when he fell from a roof while working. A benefit was held at Dee Gee's in Highland on Saturday March 10, 2007 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Many items donated by local businesses and friends were auctioned and food was served. Funds raised from these activities along with proceeds from donation barrels will be used to help defray hospital and other medical expenses for the family. |
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Memory Walk for Alzheimers 2007 |
Bloomfield Manor Team |
Kosharek Family Winning Team |
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We had wonderful weather for our 2007 walks and we're still ON THE MOVE to end Alzheimer's! Our sincere thanks to everyone for their participation and support. Your contributions help us continue to offer valuable programs and services to people in our Chapter's nine county area.
2008 Iowa County Memory Walk is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Grace Lutheran Church, 1105 N Bequette Street, Dodgeville, Wisconsin
2 miles and a Golden Mile (shorter route)
12:30 p.m. - Registration
1:30 p.m. - Walk begins
2:45 p.m. - Awards, Entertainment, Food & Fun
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2006 Scrapbook of Activities |
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In 2006, through the generosity of our neighbors and friends here in Iowa County and the Care Programs of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, many wonderful people have benefitted. Here are some of the stories. May God bless everyone who plans, organizes and attends these fundraisers and makes them such a success! | |
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Matamoros Mexico Mission Trip |
Quilts Delivered to Matamoros Residents |
Cathy Visiting with Local Children |
Twelve local Thrivent members traveled to Matamoros, Mexico in February on a mission trip sponsored through Adventures in Missions based in Florida. Supplemental funds were provided from Iowa County Chapter of Thrivent Financial to help with their ministry and supplies during their week long stay. Says Cathy Bramlett, "We allowed God to lead us to people and places. These are the people and places God led them in Cathy's words:* We ministered to 102 people at a food kitchen, women's shelter and other sites they visited as well as ministering to 78 children at Vacation Bible School.
* Hurricane Emily caused a lot of damage last summer. We helped repair a roof for Leonora & Jose, which seemed to ease the pain from a month ago when they lost their 4 day old baby.
* We helped Gregorio, who is paralyzed, with his difficult situation
* We ministered with Grandparents whom they had met 3 years ago. At that time they were raising their 5 grandchildren in the back of a cloth covered pick-up truck. Today the grandchildren are in school and doing well.
* Syntia, a single mother of 4 children, received books for her children for school, food, clothing, & necessities. She really needs our prayers because of her difficult situation where she is living now. She needs to move quickly & quietly because she is not safe.
* Mercedes is trying to support her 9 children, but needs a boat. Her oldest daughter, Amelia, is staying with her 6 younger siblings and she also has 2 children of her own to care for. Your donations will go towards a boat for her.
* We visited so many women who are single mothers and cannot support their families because they do not have anyone to look after their children. They wouldn't even consider asking someone to watch their children so they could go to work. They'd rather stay home. It is difficult because they don't know where their next meal is coming from.
* How special it was to have birthday cake with Leo & Maria's family as they celebrated their daughter, Karla's, birthday! We built a house for them 3 years ago.
* We built steps and painted Enrique & Henriqueta's house. Enrique lost one leg to diabetes and he sells cactus downtown during the day.
* Magdalenta and Nate are students at the institute learning to become pastors. They have a burning desire to share the truth about salvation every day. Their passion for ministry & God's work is incredible!
* We ministered to Guadalupe & 3 of her 4 children. We met her 3 years ago. She looks so much better and happier, and she still has her bible from us! Again, we thank you for your prayers because through your support and the Holy Spirit, Our group was able to show God's love to so many in Matamoros. For this I say, "Gloria a Dios!" which means Glory to God! Sincerely, Cathy Bramlett |
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Karla's Birthday Party! |
Serving at a Local Food Kitchen |
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Brian Mester Benefit |
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A sucessful benefit dance, silent auction and Tastefully Simple open book party was held in March at Lucky's Bar and Grill in Barneveld. Brian underwent radiation and rounds of chemo therapy for a tumor in his chest. Brian also underwent surgery to remove the tumor when the radiation and chemo therapy were completed. Our prayers and thoughts will be with Brian as he continues his fight against cancer. Nearly $8000.00 was raised at this fundraiser to assist with medical expenses and living expenses. Brian's family and friends express their heartfelt thanks for the wonderful support from the community. |
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Congregational Coordinator Training Seminar |
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On Sunday March 19, 2006 at Grace Lutheran Church in Dodgeville, Jana Hoffman, Lutheran Community Services Specialist from the Southwest WI Regional office in Madison conducted a training seminar for our congregational coordinators and chapter leadership board.
Jana answered many questions about the Care in Congregations, Care in Communities, and Care in Regions programs. Such as how to request funding, how the money flows, how to report results, how to make your funds go further, counting volunteer hours and what counts as a volunteer hour.
Join Hands Day is coming up on May 6, 2006. It is a national event to connect all age groups and different fraternal and volunteer organizations and celebrate our volunteers. If you see a need or have ideas please contact a chapter leadership board member to discuss how to apply for funds to conduct your activity.
Jana also introduced the Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Program, where Thrivent members can become involved in all stages of building decent, affordable homes for deserving families in our areas. From fundraising to praying and serving lunches to pounding nails, we can make the dream of owning a home a reality. There is also Thrivent Builds Giving which is much like the Giving Plus program where as members, we can enhance our financial gifts to eligible organizations and for every $2 donated up to $600.00 each year, Thrivent Financial will contribute $1. There is also an exciting opportunity to serve in another way through Thrivent Builds Worldwide. As benefit members we can spend time abroad working on a Habitat for Humanity home.
This seminar was very informative and helped provide a better understanding of Thrivent Financial and our roles as members. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact a chapter leadership board member from the Meet Our Chapter Leaders page of this site.
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Congregational Coordinator Training Seminar | |
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Vincent Forseth Benefit |
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A Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction was held to benefit the family of Vincent Forseth, son of Terry and Dawn DeVoss Forseth. In celebration of Vincent's 7th birthday the benefit was held on March 23rd. The fast moving,long line for spaghetti and goodies was wonderful to see and the silent auction items wrapped around the Dodger Bowl. We were all joyful to be able to celebrate the sucessful heart transplant Vince had undergone only a week before. Supplemental funds were approved by both Iowa County and West Dane County Chapters. Nearly $20,000.00 was raised to help the family with medical expenses. |
Catherine DeVoss and Rhonda Forseth, grandmothers of Vincent Forseth, accept supplemental funds from President Orville Olson and Financial Director Kipalee Bakken. | |
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Wisconsin Lions Foundation Camp Benefit |
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A benefit raising funds to help disabled children from around Wisconsin to attend two weeks at the Wisconsin Lions Foundation Camp was held on Saturday April 29, 2006 at Countryside Lanes in Hollandale, WI. A Bowling Tournament, Pool Tournament, DJ and food and beverages kicked off the event at 10:30am. The party and dance with bands Raindog and Kick Stand began at 6:00pm. Tom's Automotive of DeForest was the winner of the 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The event was sponsored by Centurians Motorcycle Club and several other area motorcycle clubs. |
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Joshua Draves Benefit |
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Joshua Draves is a high school student from Highland who was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident earlier this spring. His injuries required extensive surgery and ongoing rehabilitation. A benefit dinner was held at the Highland High School cafeteria on Saturday, May 6, 2006 to help defray medical expenses. Joshua was on hand to greet and serve the nearly 500 guests of the benefit supper. He continues his physical therapy and has returned to school. We will continue to pray for Joshua as he recovers. |
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Sugar Creek Bible Camp Work Day |
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A spring workday was held at Sugar Creek Bible Camp near Ferryville on April 29, 2006 with pastors, congregation members and community volunteers spending a busy day planting trees and bushes on camp property as well as fencing, other landscaping, staining and painting. | |
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Join Hands Day Highway Cleanup |
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The Grace Lutheran Church Youth Group along with adult leaders Cathy Bramlett and Orville Olson cleaned up the two mile long stretch of State Highway 191 for one of the several Join Hands Day Events held throughout Iowa County. After all their hard work they were rewarded with Culvers treats. |
Highway Cleanup Project | |
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Hollandale Valley View Join Hands Day Event |
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The Up and Over 4-H Club along with Thrivent Financial member familes painted the dugouts and cleaned up at the Hollandale Valley View ball park as part of our Join Hands Day celebration on May 6, 2006. Many community members were involved with the cleanup. |
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Cool Shades Benefit |
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A benefit for Jeremy and Jason Meudt sons of Jeffrey and Karen Meudt of Blanchardville was held at Lucky's Bar and Grill and the next door Village of Barneveld Park on July 22, 2006. Jason and Jeremy suffer from Pars Planitis, which is a significant vision robbing inflammatory disease. | |
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Iowa County Hunger Task Force |
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The Iowa County Hunger Task Force was formed to help the area food pantries stock up to meet the needs of our community members. Donation cans were placed at many businesses throughout Iowa County and donations were solicited from other area businesses by the Task force members. While a good amount was collected, there is always the need for more, so look in your cupboards and wallets. You can contact the Southwest CAP office at 935-2326 or visit them at 149 N Iowa St in Dodgeville or visit another local food pantry. | |
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Alzheimers Association Memory Walk |
Memory Walk is the national signature event of the Alzheimer's Association, bringing together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members - all wanting to make a difference. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $200 million to help those battling Alzheimer's disease.Memory Walk takes place in more than 600 communities across the United States. This year, more than 200,000 participants and volunteers joined in the event. Dodgeville hosted the Iowa County memory Walk on September 17, 2006. The Iowa County Chapter of Thrivent proudly supported the 2006 Memory Walk with supplemental funds. To find out more about Memory Walk or the Alzheimer's Association visit www.alz.org or our local Wisconsin chapter website at www.alzwisc.org |
Dr. Mark Bishop, Honorary Chair of Iowa County Memory Walk 2006, with his wife and his father, Dr. Paul Bishop | |
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Byron Hepler Benefit Dinner |
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A successful benefit dinner, dance and silent auction was held on September 30, 2006 at the Ridgeway American Legion Post for Byron Hepler of Ridgeway. A wonderful dinner was served and later a silent auction with a variety of donated items from area businesses and friends. Dancing to music from local artists finished up the event that raised funds to assist with medical expenses. Byron has undergone treatment and surgery for neck and throat cancer. Our prayers are with him and his family as he battles cancer. |
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Ethan Smith Benefit Golf Outing |
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A Four man scramble golf outing was held for Ethan David Smith, 2- year old son of Travis and Jennifer Smith of Dodgeville on October 7, 2006 at the House on the Rock Resort Golf course. Ethan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocyctic Leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells the cells in the body that normally fight infection. He is currently undergoing treatment at UW-Madison Children's Hospital. Nearly 60 golfers participated in the event with various prizes donated from area businesses at each of the holes. The event raised money for medical expenses as Ethan continues his treatment. |
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Dachman in Concert for Habitat for Humanity |
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On Saturday November 17, 2006, Dr. Adam Dachman, skilled surgeon with Upland Hills Hospital of Dodgeville as well as renowned composer and pianist held a wonderful concert at Grace Lutheran Church. The concert and CD sales proceeds benefitted the Lower Wisconsin River Habitat for Humanity Affiliate with the construction of their home in Cobb, WI. | | | Go To Page: 1 [2] |
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