march meeting

Heartworks of Vermont
minutes of March meeting
present: Julie O., Laura B., Victoria, Melissa W., Carol S., Nina, Carol D., Lisa and Kelli

Kelli, dynamic treasurer, reported that we have $446.00

we recognized that checks were sent last month to Charbonneau family and Herir family and our basket to Mary was happily received and much appreciated!

this month we had talked about doing something for Japan - but nothing was set - like we did for Haiti - Courtney had organized that one.

we discussed making a donation to the Deets/ MacDonald family and it now seems that an address was given to Kelli and she will send that out- thanks- KC!

Also, we talked about getting the 15 high school students from BBA who are part of a service learning committee, HW jr. and they need ideas - we discussed having them run an Easter egg hunt and that may be with the Rec.

and if anyone knows of someone that would benefit from a spring clean-up - please let us know...

**We talked about a HIKE FOR HUNGER - and we are aiming to do that on April 24th - with a couple hikes - one summiting Equinox, and another will be hike around the trails - More details to come!!

**We talked about getting T-shirts made for all the events we do- with the HW logo- I will see Rhonda at Real Sports

** We discussed having a BBA kid do a better website for community service

**Nina showed a bracelet that a friend made that we could buy and sell for Heartworks - and it is cool looking.

Thanks to all who attended!! great snacks, drinks and fun to connect! it all continues to work as we hang together to , pray for those in need, especially Japan right now, and do what we can.

meeting for March

March 16th

6:30 at Maple street school

apps/ drinks /etc

come join us!

HW

Each month we get together and decide what we will do -

what Act of Kindness -

we have sent gift baskets, gas cards, packages, done labors of love like gardening, stack wood, clean houses
and so much more in 3 years we have been around.

we just want to help out people in need...

if you can't join us - you can also donate

contact us vt.heartworks@gmail.com for the information of where to send money

1/19/11 MEETING minutes

Minutes of the Heartworks Meeting on January 19, 2011
Attendance: Sophia, Lauren, Lisa, Kelli, Melissa, Jan, Victoria, Elizabeth, Chrissy, Nina, Maralise
We lit a candle for our troops and lit some small candles for prayers for others.
We had wonderful appetizers and the hit was the edamame ( new for some) and thanks to Jan for an incredible chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and super yummy raspberry bars (Kelli and Will)
The cake celebrated the completion of our 3rd year of Heartworks
Sophia G. told us how she has started a club at BBA that is part of the service learning and they are using Heartworks philosophy and doing a fundraiser so they can contribute to some acts of kindness. She has been inspired and hoping to spread what we do to the high school community.
We discussed some changes that we would like to make this year- goals – within our organizational system – brochures, a better website and maybe asking Kimet Hand to make a Heartworks bracelet.
As a group we decided to make the following financial contributions to a few families in the area - $200 - Charbonneau family ; $200 – Hehir family
$50 gas card to Pia Nolan as she continues to get treatment
the cards / money are being sent out tomorrow to those families
and we wrote a card of support to Nick Bell
we are sending Flowers to Kelly Waite
we are looking in to “Flying Kites” organization in Africa to make a one time contribution or perhaps adopting a child or something for that community.
**Another opportunity that you can contribute – we are creating a basket for Mary Mangiacotti, items to be collected at New Morning Healthfood store – some ideas are gift certificates for yoga class, massage, eye pillows, aromatherapy, tea, music, fun movies, candles, etc. Mary is currently in treatment with stage 3 breast cancer. Teacher, Mom and friend of many in the community. We will deliver her basket by next week – January 28th- please consider an item or $ towards gas card as she travels to Dartmouth and Sloan Kettering. Thanks all!
We all took gratitude stones at the end and focused on what we are grateful for!
******* Find the song Defying Gravity and play it – it has transformed me!! : )
thanks everyone for being a part of Heartworks! you all rock!

2011 Meeting - Heartworks 3rd anniversary

Tuesday , January 11th at 7pm Maple street school -

come celebrate 3 years of Heartworks with us - and we will have a meeting, bring a friend, and raise a glass with us to toast what we have done , and what we have to look forward to. Taking care of ourselves so we can give to others!

thanks for getting the stuff to Julie Ring and thanks to Julie for organizing the December opportunity! Cheers to all and happy happy. Peace!

DECEMBER OPPORTUNITY

So we are official gatherers for Family #120, YAY!!.

For new members Community Sharing Project, is a Dorset based group that gathers clothes, toys and a full week of groceries for families in need. The "needs" for our family are outlined below. Please forward me what you desire to donate. If it's already taken I will email you with a suggested second choice. Any questions feel free to email me or call 362-2367.

Thanks in advance everyone and happy holidays!!
Best,
Julie Ring

Family #120
2 Kids:

4 year old Girl
Size 4
Shirts
Pants
Sweater or Fleece
Underwear
Socks or tights
Hat and Mittens

2 year old Girl:
Wears a size 3
Shirts
Pants
Sweater/Fleece
Underwear(2t)
Socks and Tights
Hats and Mittens

Toys at least 2 for each, but we can get more for them.

Food items:
Using a plastic Laundry basket RECTANGULAR
we will fill:

1 can of Cranberry Sauce
2 Cans of GREEN vegetables
2 Cans of Vegetables NOT GREEN
6 Cans of Soup
1 Bag of Stuffing
2 Cans of Fruit
1 Box of Cookie and Brownie mix
1 Large plastic bottle of Juice
1 Package of Coffee or tea
1 Package of Hot Chocolate
1 large container of Oatmeal
1 Large box of Cereal
2 Boxes of Pasta
1 Jar of Pasta Sauce
1 Box of Pancake Mix
2 Can's of Tuna
1 PLASTIC jar of Mayo
1 Plastic Jar of Peanut Butter
1 Jar of Jam
2 Cans of Gravy

Deadline to us is December 12th. I will drop off on December 14th.
Email me with any questions, julie@byo.com
Best,
Julie

minutes from November's meeting!

Lisa Kertesz Kelly November 18 at 1:10pm
Heartworks
November 17, 2010 HEARTWORKS MEETING minutes

Present: Lisa , Nina, Julie R., Karen, Kelli, Courtney
Lauren , Sophia, Pastor Margaret, Jan, Lori , Victoria

-Lisa opened with introductions.
-Heartworks is about taking care of others and ourselves.

-Pastor Margaret was asked by Lisa to come and talk about God, etc…

-Pastor Margaret discussed her spiritual quest and how she found her way into ministry and her way to the Peru church. The women asked some questions and affirmed her talk.


November Opportunities:

1. Ed- in need of tires for his car. Wife has been in a coma for 18 months
-Nina will talk to Hand Motors regarding donating tires.
- Lisa will email tire sizes to Nina.

2. Community Sharing Project for December from Dorset. In the past Heartworks has adopted 2 families to provide for. Heartworks would like to adopt one family this year that has 2 children.
-Julie Ring will head this up.

3. Stork Family in Sunderland- they recently lost their home to a house fire. Heartworks would like to make a financial donation/gift card.


4. Jen Samuelson- recently discovered she will need back surgery for her scoliosis. She will be in NY for 3 weeks and in need of care while her family is in Vermont.
- Forward on to members specifics as to what Jen is asking for to assist both her and her family during her recovery period in NY.


Sophia discussed ways in which she could get the BBA service learning program involved in Heartworks.


OPPORTUNITIES:
A) check in on the google calender to make a meal for the Samuelsons

“I've set up a google calendar and would ask that you simply note the
night that you will be preparing a meal and where you will be delivering
it (either to Samuelson Law Offices or to Maple Street School). To do
so, log on under jennifer@samuelsonlaw.net. My password is chickadee.”

B) They are looking for a ride to the airport going to Albany on December 17th leaving Manchester at 2pm. Email me if you can do it - lisakelly@burrburton.org

C) Here is the tire info- in case anyone has any around and not used before Nina goes to HAND!
Tires for Ed F.
2000 Honda Odyssey tire size 215 65/r16. He only needs 2 tires. Let me know what else I can do.