minutes of the 9/12 meeting

Meeting date:
September 12, 2010; 4:30 pm
attendance: Kelli, Lisa, Julie, Carol, Carol, Karen, Jen S., Christine, Victoria

Various opportunities were discussed at today's meeting.

For the month of September, the following opportunities were discussed:
1. Herir Family - Heartworks would like to make a donation to the foundation(s) named by the family. Follow up on which foundations the family named is needed.

2. Pfister Family- Heartworks would like to make a donation to the foundation(s) named by the family. Kelli is sending a check for $50 today to the Neighbor’s pantry.

3. Pia Nolan- Pia is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Heartworks discussed making a basket for Pia,that included a gift certificate to Barnes and Nobles/Northshire Bookstore. In addition, the possibility of offering the family assistance with their fall clean up (i.e putting their gardens to bed, stacking wood, raking leaves, planting bulbs, etc....)

4. Chippenhook Store-extended family suffered tragic loss of home and loved ones in a fire in Schenectady in early July. The family is in need of many basic household items, including furniture, clothing,
utensils, etc... Lisa will send an email first requesting needed items. A gift certificate to Walmart will also be donated. The possibility of contacting Walmart Corporate Headquarters and asking if
they would match our donation to the family.



For the month of October, the following opportunity was discussed:
1. Clothes from the Heart- October 23rd
- Heartworks is requesting gently used clothing, footwear, outerwear, etc...for their annual clothes drive.
- Clothes may be delivered on October 17 to Maple Street School from 3-6pm. Prior to October 17th clothing may be dropped off at Jan’s Health food store in Manchester if you have to!
- Clothing sort will take place on October 17th at 3 pm at Maple Street School
- Set up will be October 22nd, 3:30-5:30pm
- Signs/labels indicating sizes and gender will be needed.
- Members will need to check with outlets, including The Equinox hotel as to the possibility of borrowing clothing racks for the the event.
- The possibility of checking with The Equinox Hotel to see if they could donate any gently used towels, sheets, etc...that they had planned on discarding anyway.
- we will contact the News Guide with new PR info.


For the month of November, the following opportunity was discussed:
1. Heartworks is asking that all members take a moment to bring canned items down to their local food shelf/food cupboard.

For the month of December, the following opportunity was discussed:
1. Heartworks will once again assemble baskets for families in need through The Dorset Church.
- Lists/email requesting items to follow in November.



At this time, follow up on the following opportunities is needed:

1. Donations to foundations named by the Herir and Pfister families.

2. Contact someone regarding the opportunity to help with fall clean up.

3. Assemble basket for Pia Nolan. Send email to members.

4. Send email to members requesting items for the extended family of the owners of the Chipppenhook Store. Possibly contact Walmart Corporate Headquarters requesting a matching donation.

5. Begin collecting clothing for clothing drive. Contact News Guide promoting the event.

6. Check with local outlets and hotel to see if Heartworks can borrow clothing racks.

7. Check with The Equinox to see if they would like to donate towels,
sheets, rags, etc....

September Meeting

Sunday, 9/12
we will have our monthly meeting at Maple street school

come find out what opportunities we will take on this fall!

Peace