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Christian-Sangamon County IL Chapter

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Care Abounds in Communities Check List
Care in Communities Request for funding form. This is the two-page form you will need to fill out in order to submit a request for funding either Hands-On Service Activities or Fund-Raising Activities. You should submit these to the name of the board member listed on the form in advance of one of our upcoming meetings listed above. After you receive funding you will need to fill out the "Report for Funding Activity Results" form available on the site.
You need to get your application in at least five days before the scheduled chapter meeting to:
Rita Jo Devine
45 Bellhaven Dr.
Springfield, IL 62704-5434
787-3241

Care Abounds in Communities - 2008 Request for Funding form
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Permission to Disclose Information Form
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Quick Access to Chapter Officers
President:
Rev. Michael Koschmann
217-629-9969
pk@casscomm.com

Financial Director:
Patti Torchia
217-529-9034
Torchias4@comcast.net

Records Director
Betty Lou Hicks
217-433-0365
bettylouhicks@gmail.com

Director of Congregational Advocates:
Jeri Marxman
217-364-5807
jerimarxman@gmail.com

Community Service Team Director:
Rita Jo Devine
217-787-3241
chem-tchr@hotmail.com

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FUNDING REQUESTS

Care in Communities funds for 2011 have been designated to many worthwhile causes, and the dollars are now exhausted. In January 2012, more funds will be available for the new year. Please contact Rita Devine at 217-787-3241 for information on proposals. See details in current newsletter or on the web site.

TRIBUTE TO RALPH NITZ

Ralph Nitz, founding president of Springfield Lutheran High, and long time Thrivent (Lutheran Brotherhood) board member passed away March 10, 2011 due to heart complications. What can we say about Ralph, other than he was bigger than life. Ralph was a father, grandpa, brother, principal, teacher, carpenter, actor, singer, community volunteer, board member, Bible and history scholar, master to his canine pal, and most of all a friend. A person had to see him live all those roles, and act the ones he played on stage, to understand what a dynamic person Mr. Nitz was. He always had projects going on - one on his desk/computer, one in the lumber pile, and one in his mind. he whistled while he worked, he laughed uproariously, he often talked too loud, he sang . . . NO, he didn't sing, he belted out, music with a voice that was nothing short of beautiful. Mr. Nitz never quit teaching. His living example of how he walked his talk, was always there for anyone who needed him, and lived his faith taught all of us. We miss you buddy, we miss you.

THRIVENT APPROVED COMMUNITY PROJECTS
BREAKFAST AT WASHINGTON STREET MISSION

Breakfast for Everyone
Volunteers of all ages will join together to reach out to the community and serve breakfast to the visitors of Washington Street Mission on June 18, 2011. Want to help? Give us a call.
PASTORAL TRAINING ASSISTANCE

Members of Our Saviors sold Local Merchant Coupon Books to raise funds to assist Kevin Bueltmann, formerly Camp Cilca Assistant Director, as he began his training for the Public Ministry. Thrivent Support - $1,000
BASKET OF HOPE

Matching funds were provided to purchase toys, books, and other gifts for Baskets of Hope for children. A musical was presented at the Hoogland Center to rasie funds.
FLAG POLE FOR LUTHERAN HIGH ATHLETICS

One Nation Under God
As an Eagle Scout project, one Lutheran High student with the support of others, will put up a flag pole in the area near the middle of the athletic fields. Initially both US and Christian flags will fly from it with the hope that another can be put up in the future so each flag can have it's own pole. Thrivent support - $1,000
THRIVENT VOLUNTEERS FOR CAMP CARE-A-LOT

A week of fun for low-income kids
For another year, Thrivent volunteers will assist with Camp Care-A-Lot, south of Springfield. They will use the Thrivent funding to purchase various supplies and then put them to work during the week helping low or no income children have a week of camping fun. Thrivent support - $500. The proposed date of the activity is July 23, 2011.
CAMP-IO-DIS-CA - FLOOD RELIEF

Letter writing campaign beginning in March and continuing through June 1 - members of a group traveling to Cedar Rapids to work with Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca in flood relief for Cedar Rapids, IA asked friends and family member sto contribute to help defray expenses of the trip.
WREATH SALE FOR LUTHERAN HIGH CLASSROOMS

Crusader Aiders to the Rescue
A wreath sale by Thrivent members supporting Lutheran High resulted in classroom equipment provided by their Crusader Aiders. Thrivent support - $500
IINNER CITY MISSION

Trinity, Springfield served Lenten meal to generate donations to help provide food, shelter, and counseling to those in need.
IL SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Polar Plunge
Participants raised funds for Special Olympics by obtaining donors who sponsored them to take the Polar Plunge - jumping into Lake Springfield on March 6, 2010. Funds raised used by Special Olympics to provide intellectually handicapped athletes in IL to participate in year round sports training, competitions and the annual Special Olympics in May.
$5,000 GRANT AWARDED TO BASKET OF HOPE

Addie Farris of Springfield was awarded a $5,000 grant for Basket of Hope Christmas and Easter baskets. Shown here is Lutheran Engagement Team Specialist Pam Jensen, presenting Addie with the award at the Christian Sangamon County Chapter Annual Meeting November 14, 2010.
PROUD WINNER OF FLAT SCREEN TV

At the Christian Sangamon County chapter meeting in Springfield, September 25, attendees were treated to an informative presentation about the Comfort Dogs. In addition, two of the dogs were there and met chapter members. Members of the chapter board are pictured here with the dogs.
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