Committee Minutes

SwaziCompanions, Feb. 21, 2010

Present:  Doug A, Jackie B, Charles C, Melissa M, Dan & Melody R, Kate R, Paula S, Leslee S, Barbara S, Libby S, Cheryl V
                  
Opening Prayer
“We don’t have to step down for others to step up for what they support” was offered when we talked about the balance of Haiti, Swazi and other budgetary crises. 

“Listen to the Heartbeat” diocesan mission conference was Feb. 12 and 13.  Melody will have packets of the handouts available if people would like a set.  It was a valuable experience and people would like to find a way to keep it in front of CEC folks.

January Minutes
The Minutes were approved as circulated.

Dessert Auction (DA)
Sunday, April 18.  Baked potato bar lunch.  Desserts will be recruited and an “all call” will be issued. The proceeds from the DA will be school furnishings and supplies for St. Augustine’s.  We talked about a photo promo using before and after photos of St. A’s.  We’ve been working on this school for quite awhile so it will be a highlight of the DA to celebrate the dedication of St. A’s in May.  Leslee has DA photos she will e-mail to Libby. 

Treasurer’s Report:  Jenny

Carryover from 2009                                                                                                                     $2293.07
1/18/10	AGM ’09		Income	Ex.	Chlor.		Feed.	Train	Travel	Care Points
1/10/10	Cards	Becker	1875.50		1250.00		625.00				1875.00
1/10/10	Cards	Cash	40.00				40.00				40.00
			45.00				45.00				45.00
AVAILABLE						$4,253.07

Dan and Paula in consultation with Alfred will determine how best to disburse the $1250 chlorinator funds.  $2,293 was designated for Neighborhood Care Points; Paula and the students will take this check to Swaziland in May.  Melissa will talk with Heartland to see if they would like to make a banner for St. A’s. 

Fundraising
Bike Ride or Bike Race?
We felt it best to drop the bike ride/race idea. 

Waters of Hope
Charles will follow up with Paul to see if the Waters of Hope riders need overnight accommodations/ dinner in Cedar Rapids. 

Eat In to Help Out (EITHO)
Leslee will again orchestrate this fundraiser.  She’ll use photo note cards to invite folks to host an EITHO.  The invitation will suggest that EITHO occur from now until Labor Day so that picnics and child-friendly meals can be an option (although if someone has a dinner in Nov. we will not turn down the gift).  The invite will also mention that we have supported the Water Project, St. A’s and Neighborhood Care Points.  And, it was suggested that the quote, “No child has died” be included in the invite.  Cheryl, Dan, Melody and Paula offered to be the EITHO Speakers’ Bureau.  

Kate R

Next meeting:  Sun., April 11.
Leslee & Kate will make lunch – bring an accompaniment and your beverage.

CHRIST CHURCH SWAZILAND COMPANIONS VISION
With bonds of affection, the people of Christ Church will create a spiritual family with our sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Swaziland.  We will learn, work, play, and worship, sharing with each other out of the abundance of each.

CHRIST CHURCH SWAZILAND COMPANIONS MISSION
The mission of Christ Episcopal Church Swaziland Companions is to provide leadership in the Diocese of Iowa to build, grow, and maintain a strong and special relationship with the Diocese of Swaziland through:
- instituting mission visits and educational exchanges on a regular
basis, with an emphasis on involving young people;
- acting as a persistent and consistent catalyst within the Diocese
of Iowa, particularly in providing out of our energies and
compassion by participating in building needed facilities,
such as schools and churches; and
- working diligently and with focus to have a major impact in bridging
the HIV/AIDs generation gap in Swaziland.

 

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