Heartworks needs baked goods for a bake sale that will be at some Burr and Burton sporting events
on October 10th - - we will collect items on that Friday at Maple street or on that Saturday of the event!
thanks... Kids will run the booths for this as they learn about earning money and the "giving" that Heartworks does.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
event in October
Dear friends:
It has been a trying summer with many sudden and unexpected losses in our community. Most recently, dear friends of ours discovered that during a routine physical, their 13 year old daughter, Bridgette, was in the final stages of kidney failure. You can follow Bridgette’s blog (attached link) to see the courage, strength and exhaustion this family has faced.
http://bridgettespage.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-11-2009-hi-everyone-just-want.htmldiscovered
Mark and Megan live in Winhall. Mark is a contractor and Megan is a nurse at the Otis Clinic. Along with Bridgette, they have a son Matthew, age 10.
A great family who could use our help and support. Here is where you come in….
Sunday, October 11:
North Face Run to the Summit and Family Fun Run --Fund-raiser for local charities including local teen Bridgette Eichhorn, who is in need of a kidney transplant
-Registration 8:30 - 9:30am at North Face Summit Shop in Village
-$25 Registration ($20 in advance at active.com), Includes special edition North Face Shirt
-Family Fun Run begins at 9:30am, lower mountain with moderate elevation gain. Children should be accompanied by parents
-Run to the Summit begins at 9:45am, winner takes all. Racers can ride gondola down, weather permitting
-Please bring your own water, water available at start and finish only
This is a great opportunity to show your support. Many of us are parents and I know you can only imagine the heartfelt pain to see your child sick. Grab your kids, your team, whomever. A great way to take in the fall foliage and help out Bridgette and her family! Please feel free to call or e-mail if you have any questions.
THANKS and pass the word!
Tara and Michael Pollio
It has been a trying summer with many sudden and unexpected losses in our community. Most recently, dear friends of ours discovered that during a routine physical, their 13 year old daughter, Bridgette, was in the final stages of kidney failure. You can follow Bridgette’s blog (attached link) to see the courage, strength and exhaustion this family has faced.
http://bridgettespage.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-11-2009-hi-everyone-just-want.htmldiscovered
Mark and Megan live in Winhall. Mark is a contractor and Megan is a nurse at the Otis Clinic. Along with Bridgette, they have a son Matthew, age 10.
A great family who could use our help and support. Here is where you come in….
Sunday, October 11:
North Face Run to the Summit and Family Fun Run --Fund-raiser for local charities including local teen Bridgette Eichhorn, who is in need of a kidney transplant
-Registration 8:30 - 9:30am at North Face Summit Shop in Village
-$25 Registration ($20 in advance at active.com), Includes special edition North Face Shirt
-Family Fun Run begins at 9:30am, lower mountain with moderate elevation gain. Children should be accompanied by parents
-Run to the Summit begins at 9:45am, winner takes all. Racers can ride gondola down, weather permitting
-Please bring your own water, water available at start and finish only
This is a great opportunity to show your support. Many of us are parents and I know you can only imagine the heartfelt pain to see your child sick. Grab your kids, your team, whomever. A great way to take in the fall foliage and help out Bridgette and her family! Please feel free to call or e-mail if you have any questions.
THANKS and pass the word!
Tara and Michael Pollio
Sunday, September 27, 2009
minutes
Attendees:
Victoria, Jan, Karen, Oliver, Taylor, Julie and Lisa
Over delicious and healthy snacks, we discussed how to approach this new year.
Opening our time together, Lisa brought up that she is eager to revamp how we hold meetings, and is hoping to include a more nurturing atmosphere moving forward. She envisions moving the group from a public venue to a private home. We also discussed having people share books, and inspirational stories and quotes to better impact/support everyone attending. Overall Lisa would like to make the meetings more attendee friendly.
We would like to send off a press release thanking every group/business that was so generous with donations towards our Bike, Bike and Trike Fundraiser. Within the PR we will include a thank you for The Locks of Love donation from Frances from the Hair Retreat as they were never appropriately acknowledged. Some of the local groups that helped support our cause were, Shaws, Price Chopper, Maple Street school, Jan Kelly and Kerri from Stratton. Mary Keyes was on the grill and did the cooking. All have been super generous and deserve proper accolades of thanks.
Clothing Drive:
We are discussing the idea of having the second annual clothing drive this November. We have come up with the date of November 14th. Our greatest concern is, after last years closet overhauls, will we have enough clothes to collect to offer to the public? We’d love some feedback, as we feel that this was such a super success.
Victoria also suggested that we contact the, “blanket guy”. A local man who collected and gave away blankets to those in need last winter. She was thinking we could combine our efforts into one event. We discussed if we did decide to go through with the drive, we would hold the event on November 7th or 14th. Thoughts and suggestions welcome.
Who we are helping:
Over the Summer, Lisa followed through and gave money from Heartworks to the Felencheks.
We also discussed lending our support to a local couple that is in need of our help. At this point we are keeping the name of the family anonymous as they are not comfortable having people aware of their situation. The biggest challenge right now is that their home is in need of some roof repair. They have been a great support in the community and now really need our help. We are hoping to get any suggestions from folks if anyone has connections to offer free or reduced fee construction work/costs for supplies. Ideas are welcome.
Finally, Lisa is hoping to make a standing meeting time and day for each month. She realizes that this might not work for everyone, so she would love feedback moving forward. The day’s discussed were the second Sunday or Wednesday of each month. Meeting time would be either from 5:00-6:30 or 6:00-7:30. We’d love to hear what you think about this.
I think this wraps up the meeting:
A thought to part with:
“No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted” Aesop
Victoria, Jan, Karen, Oliver, Taylor, Julie and Lisa
Over delicious and healthy snacks, we discussed how to approach this new year.
Opening our time together, Lisa brought up that she is eager to revamp how we hold meetings, and is hoping to include a more nurturing atmosphere moving forward. She envisions moving the group from a public venue to a private home. We also discussed having people share books, and inspirational stories and quotes to better impact/support everyone attending. Overall Lisa would like to make the meetings more attendee friendly.
We would like to send off a press release thanking every group/business that was so generous with donations towards our Bike, Bike and Trike Fundraiser. Within the PR we will include a thank you for The Locks of Love donation from Frances from the Hair Retreat as they were never appropriately acknowledged. Some of the local groups that helped support our cause were, Shaws, Price Chopper, Maple Street school, Jan Kelly and Kerri from Stratton. Mary Keyes was on the grill and did the cooking. All have been super generous and deserve proper accolades of thanks.
Clothing Drive:
We are discussing the idea of having the second annual clothing drive this November. We have come up with the date of November 14th. Our greatest concern is, after last years closet overhauls, will we have enough clothes to collect to offer to the public? We’d love some feedback, as we feel that this was such a super success.
Victoria also suggested that we contact the, “blanket guy”. A local man who collected and gave away blankets to those in need last winter. She was thinking we could combine our efforts into one event. We discussed if we did decide to go through with the drive, we would hold the event on November 7th or 14th. Thoughts and suggestions welcome.
Who we are helping:
Over the Summer, Lisa followed through and gave money from Heartworks to the Felencheks.
We also discussed lending our support to a local couple that is in need of our help. At this point we are keeping the name of the family anonymous as they are not comfortable having people aware of their situation. The biggest challenge right now is that their home is in need of some roof repair. They have been a great support in the community and now really need our help. We are hoping to get any suggestions from folks if anyone has connections to offer free or reduced fee construction work/costs for supplies. Ideas are welcome.
Finally, Lisa is hoping to make a standing meeting time and day for each month. She realizes that this might not work for everyone, so she would love feedback moving forward. The day’s discussed were the second Sunday or Wednesday of each month. Meeting time would be either from 5:00-6:30 or 6:00-7:30. We’d love to hear what you think about this.
I think this wraps up the meeting:
A thought to part with:
“No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted” Aesop
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Power of One
As the soot, and the dirt,
And the ash rained down,
We Became One Color
As we carried each other
Down the stairs of burning buildings,
We Became One Class
As we lit candles
Of waiting and Hope,
We Became One Generation
As firefighters and police officers
Fought through the inferno,
We Became One Faith
As we whispered or shouted
Words of encouragement,
We Spoke One Language
As we gave our blood
In mile-long lines
We Became One Soul
As we mourned togther
The great loss.
We Became One Family
As we’ve retold with pride
The sacrifice of heroes,
We Became One People
Behold,
Americans United….
The Power Of One
As the soot, and the dirt,
And the ash rained down,
We Became One Color
As we carried each other
Down the stairs of burning buildings,
We Became One Class
As we lit candles
Of waiting and Hope,
We Became One Generation
As firefighters and police officers
Fought through the inferno,
We Became One Faith
As we whispered or shouted
Words of encouragement,
We Spoke One Language
As we gave our blood
In mile-long lines
We Became One Soul
As we mourned togther
The great loss.
We Became One Family
As we’ve retold with pride
The sacrifice of heroes,
We Became One People
Behold,
Americans United….
The Power Of One
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