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Home Page for Summit-Portage Chapter of Thrivent Financial |
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Our Mission Statement |
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We, members of Summit Portage Chapter of Thrivent Financial, seek to be faithful stewards of the Thrivent funds entrusted to us as we provide financial support, education and encouragement for hands-on and fundraising activities for the good of our community, our congregations and individuals in need. | |
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Welcome! |
Welcome to the Internet home of the Summit Portage Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. We invite you to browse through our web site and join us at an upcoming event. We also encourage you to become involved in one of our Care programs in your congregation and your community. Together we can make a difference! | |
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REAL MONEY TALK FOR WOMEN! |
Fact is, women have a 90% chance of being solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives*. They also need to save 25% more for retirement than men*.
Be prepared to address these and other facts that affect your finances and goals. Join us for a FREE educational workshop:
REAL MONEY TALK FOR WOMEN
In less than an hour, you'll find out how you can:
- Reduce your worries by understanding the facts.
- Overcome obstacles that get in the way of managing your finances.
- Use five keys that can help you reach your financial goals.This workshop is offered on 2 different days - choose the one that works best for you! Materials will be provided. REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!!!!!!
Register online at: www.thrivent.com/findaworkshop , or contact:
John Hill at 330-554-0004, or john.hill@thrivent.com . This workshop is offered by Thrivent Financial for Lutheran representives:
John Hill, Financial Associate, Guest Speaker
Dennis Gearhart, Fianancial Associate, CLU, LUTCF, FIC
Lorraine Gearhart, Financial Associate *National Center for Women and Retirement Research, 2007.
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Are you preparing for your retirement? | |
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FOOD-FELLOWSHIP-BASEBALL-FIREWORKS! |
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RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW! This is going to be an evening you will not to miss. A true FAMILY FRIENDLY event is planned for July 27, 2012 at the Akron Aeros Baseball Game! Bring your family and friends and be prepared to meet a few new people who are member of our Thrivent Family.
*What- Thrivent Night at Canal Park- Akron Aeros vs Bowie Baysox with fabulous
fireworks after the game.
*When- Friday, July 27 -- Doors open for FOOD at 6PM, till 8PM. Game starts at
7:05PM.
*Where- Canal Park, home of the Akron Aeros, minor league affiliate of the
Cleveland Indians, 300 South Main St., Akron, OH. 44308
*Menu-Hamburgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese, cole slaw, potato chips, cookies, ice
tea & lemonade.
*VALUE- Game and picnic are a $22 value. Thrivent Summit-Portage Chapter is subsidizing $10 for each adult and $16 each child.
YOUR COST IS $12 PER ADULT TICKET, AND ONLY $6 PER CHILD TICKET
*TICKETS- Please mail order forms and checks, payable to Summit-Portage Chapter of Thrivent, to:
Ronald Bergen, 2866 Park Drive North, Silver Lake, OH 44224.
Questions- call 330-922-9923. E-mail: RonBSL@aol.comDowload your order form by clicking the link below! | |
size:48.00 K
Click to download Akron Aeros Ticket Order! |
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Welcome to our new 2012 Board Members! |
Your 2012 Summit/Portage Chapter board members are:President: Rev. Ronald Bergen, 330-922-9923, RonBSL@aol.com
Vice President: Pr. Art Cubbon, 330-678-8550, pastor@ststephen-stow.com
Records Director: Rev. John Eiwen, 330-784-5912, jeiwen@ziononthehill.org
Financial Director: Jae Russ, 330-554-6302, jaelithe.russ@gmail.com
Director-Congregational Advocates: Wally Techau, 330-864-050, wtechau@sbcglobal.net
Community Service Team Director: Ernie Liska, 330-867-4318, eliska1@sbcglobal.net
Communications Director: Beverly Stroll, 330-645-0339, bstroll@ziononthehill.org
Events Director: UNFILLED
Youth Director: UNFILLED
Assistant Financial Director: UNFILLED | |
| Applying for a Care Abounds in Communities grant? | | | Are you interested in forming a service team to complete a community service project? We have placed a Care Abounds in Communities grant application on this web site. The form has easy step-by-step instructions on completing and filing the application. You can also download helpful instructions to guide you though the process if you need more information. | 
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| Host a Social Event at Your Church in 2012! | | | The Summit-Portage County Chapter is once again assisting congregations in hosting a social event or several social events through the end of 2012. Each year our congregations can receive up to $100 from the chapter’s annual operating funds to pay for a social activity. We only ask that you mention in your publicity that the event was supported financially by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Check with your congregation’s Congregational Advocate to see if you have plans to get the funding for 2012. | | | | Click here to learn more about this funding... |
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Lend A Hand to Habitat for Humanity |
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Thrivent Financial / Habitat for Humanity are teaming up this year to continue efforts in providing affordable housing for families in the greater Akron area. Additionally, a fund raising goal of $10,000 has been set for the Summit/Portage Thrivent Chapter membership for continued support of this worthwhile organization. Thrivent Financial has also indicated that it will offer matching funds for any congregation wishing to apply. If any are interested in sponsoring a fundraising event, support, ideas and Habitat promotional materials are available. For more information contact Rick Weyandt at 330-329-4735 or by email: rl.weyandt@earthlink.net | |
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Thrivent Choice |
The Thrivent ChoiceSM program offers two ways members can help choose where to direct some of Thrivent Financial's charitable outreach funds. Some members can participate in both, based on eligibility. See program details.
Use your MyThrivent user ID and password to log in and get started.
Have you registered on Thrivent.com? It takes less than five minutes. Learn how to register in six easy steps!
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