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
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Summer Time
Happy Summer to all
we will meet again in August
we have supported Ed and family in town
by giving a monetary donation.
See you all in August! Hope to have a big BBQ and kids stand !
we will meet again in August
we have supported Ed and family in town
by giving a monetary donation.
See you all in August! Hope to have a big BBQ and kids stand !
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
minutes of Meeting - June 1st
attendance: Kathleen, Courtney, Liz, Carmel, Lisa , Victoria, Dianna
old business: we discussed the opening of the bank account for Heartworks of Vermont and the BBT event and thank you's that needed to go out - we wrote out 5 during the meeting to be delivered this week.
thanks to Salley G. for the caring coins , they made great necklaces and kids have been wearing them, talking about it! we have lots more for next event
we have to do a follow-up in the Newspapers from our BBT event to thank people. anyone interested in that let me know
New Opportunities: we are sending a $250 check to Kelly Y , local woman in need, to get her car registration/ insurance. ( she walks everywhere, cleans, and could use the support) we got her name from her neighbor who came to the BBT event.
we discussed what we could do for Maria F. and determined that we need more specifics as to what we best help the Dad, kids etc. at this time. we are awaiting more info from Lesley and/ or Melissa. Kathleen was looking into how Ellen got the food calender going for Hope. We want to be a support we just have to find the best way.
we also decided to send a $25 check to the You are Never Alone foundation to help support them ( that is Salley Gibney's Caring coins )
we also talked about eventually having a better Website ( if anyone can help with that or knows of anyone , now we use www.vtheartworks.blogspot.com
we determined that a consistent day / time is the best way to have meetings and we will resume in August with a big BBQ - hoping to get families etc. In August we will have a meeting August 11th - and the place will be determined....
we decided on 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6pm ( and we will begin to have social appetizers / drinks for 1/2 hour and meetings will run 45 minutes of so)
Pass this email on to friends or community people that may be interested in Heartworks - we got a lot of press at BBT time and many have inquired about Heartworks - now that we have a bank account we can get donations that go directly to the bank and hopefully it will help as we get our non-profit status! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER ALL! Blogspot will be updated with what we do.....
thanks to all for your continued support and help!!
Love and Light!
Lisa
old business: we discussed the opening of the bank account for Heartworks of Vermont and the BBT event and thank you's that needed to go out - we wrote out 5 during the meeting to be delivered this week.
thanks to Salley G. for the caring coins , they made great necklaces and kids have been wearing them, talking about it! we have lots more for next event
we have to do a follow-up in the Newspapers from our BBT event to thank people. anyone interested in that let me know
New Opportunities: we are sending a $250 check to Kelly Y , local woman in need, to get her car registration/ insurance. ( she walks everywhere, cleans, and could use the support) we got her name from her neighbor who came to the BBT event.
we discussed what we could do for Maria F. and determined that we need more specifics as to what we best help the Dad, kids etc. at this time. we are awaiting more info from Lesley and/ or Melissa. Kathleen was looking into how Ellen got the food calender going for Hope. We want to be a support we just have to find the best way.
we also decided to send a $25 check to the You are Never Alone foundation to help support them ( that is Salley Gibney's Caring coins )
we also talked about eventually having a better Website ( if anyone can help with that or knows of anyone , now we use www.vtheartworks.blogspot.com
we determined that a consistent day / time is the best way to have meetings and we will resume in August with a big BBQ - hoping to get families etc. In August we will have a meeting August 11th - and the place will be determined....
we decided on 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6pm ( and we will begin to have social appetizers / drinks for 1/2 hour and meetings will run 45 minutes of so)
Pass this email on to friends or community people that may be interested in Heartworks - we got a lot of press at BBT time and many have inquired about Heartworks - now that we have a bank account we can get donations that go directly to the bank and hopefully it will help as we get our non-profit status! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER ALL! Blogspot will be updated with what we do.....
thanks to all for your continued support and help!!
Love and Light!
Lisa
minutes of Meeting - June 1st
attendance: Kathleen, Courtney, Liz, Carmel, Lisa , Victoria
old business: we discussed the opening of the bank account for Heartworks of Vermont and the BBT event and thank you's that needed to go out - we wrote out 5 during the meeting to be delivered this week.
thanks to Salley G. for the caring coins , they made great necklaces and kids have been wearing them, talking about it! we have lots more for next event
we have to do a follow-up in the Newspapers from our BBT event to thank people. anyone interested in that let me know
New Opportunities: we are sending a $250 check to Kelly Y , local woman in need, to get her car registration/ insurance. ( she walks everywhere, cleans, and could use the support) we got her name from her neighbor who came to the BBT event.
we discussed what we could do for Maria F. and determined that we need more specifics as to what we best help the Dad, kids etc. at this time. we are awaiting more info from Lesley and/ or Melissa. Kathleen was looking into how Ellen got the food calender going for Hope. We want to be a support we just have to find the best way.
we also decided to send a $25 check to the You are Never Alone foundation to help support them ( that is Salley Gibney's Caring coins )
we also talked about eventually having a better Website ( if anyone can help with that or knows of anyone , now we use www.vtheartworks.blogspot.com
we determined that a consistent day / time is the best way to have meetings and we will resume in August with a big BBQ - hoping to get families etc. In August we will have a meeting August 11th - and the place will be determined....
we decided on 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6pm ( and we will begin to have social appetizers / drinks for 1/2 hour and meetings will run 45 minutes of so)
Pass this email on to friends or community people that may be interested in Heartworks - we got a lot of press at BBT time and many have inquired about Heartworks - now that we have a bank account we can get donations that go directly to the bank and hopefully it will help as we get our non-profit status! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER ALL! Blogspot will be updated with what we do.....
thanks to all for your continued support and help!!
Love and Light!
Lisa
old business: we discussed the opening of the bank account for Heartworks of Vermont and the BBT event and thank you's that needed to go out - we wrote out 5 during the meeting to be delivered this week.
thanks to Salley G. for the caring coins , they made great necklaces and kids have been wearing them, talking about it! we have lots more for next event
we have to do a follow-up in the Newspapers from our BBT event to thank people. anyone interested in that let me know
New Opportunities: we are sending a $250 check to Kelly Y , local woman in need, to get her car registration/ insurance. ( she walks everywhere, cleans, and could use the support) we got her name from her neighbor who came to the BBT event.
we discussed what we could do for Maria F. and determined that we need more specifics as to what we best help the Dad, kids etc. at this time. we are awaiting more info from Lesley and/ or Melissa. Kathleen was looking into how Ellen got the food calender going for Hope. We want to be a support we just have to find the best way.
we also decided to send a $25 check to the You are Never Alone foundation to help support them ( that is Salley Gibney's Caring coins )
we also talked about eventually having a better Website ( if anyone can help with that or knows of anyone , now we use www.vtheartworks.blogspot.com
we determined that a consistent day / time is the best way to have meetings and we will resume in August with a big BBQ - hoping to get families etc. In August we will have a meeting August 11th - and the place will be determined....
we decided on 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6pm ( and we will begin to have social appetizers / drinks for 1/2 hour and meetings will run 45 minutes of so)
Pass this email on to friends or community people that may be interested in Heartworks - we got a lot of press at BBT time and many have inquired about Heartworks - now that we have a bank account we can get donations that go directly to the bank and hopefully it will help as we get our non-profit status! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER ALL! Blogspot will be updated with what we do.....
thanks to all for your continued support and help!!
Love and Light!
Lisa
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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