Notes from Sunday, August 2, 2009

Faithweaver Friends (Mendy, Stephanie)

Mendy has spoken with Kelvin, and he indicated that he'd like to see Faithweavers begin on August 26. We'll need to line up volunteers to make this happen. Stacey suggested that Mendy contact the Pleasant Prairie youth pastor and his wife (Charity and Jay) to see if they might be able to help this year. Ryan suggested that Mendy ask Shirley McDonald to ask Penny Thacker and Chrystal Taylor if they would interested in helping again this year. It probably wouldn't hurt to ask for other volunteers via the church newsletter and a general announcement the next couple of Sundays. Arranging for volunteers to bring snacks will also need to be done, probably my means of a sign-up sheet to be passed around on a clipboard during Sunday service.

Love and Logic (Stephanie, Stacey, Mendy)

The dates for the Love and Logic Parenting Classes are Sept. 13 to Oct. 11 (4:30-6:30). Stephanie is working on an information letter to be distributed via the school with enrollment information in both English and Spanish. This note will also include a section that offers enrollment scholarships for those who might not otherwise be able to attend. The cost for regular enrollment, by the way, is $15 for a single and $25 for a couple, which includes the book that will be used in the class. Hopefully, Juanita will be willing to translate this letter, which will also be distributed via Parents and Teachers and Brandee's pre-school. We also plan to post information around town--the post office, the library, and the grocery store for sure. Ryan will write a newspaper article in addition to this advertising.

We have decided that free childcare for children of all ages will be needed for this program. Mendy suggested that the Chrysalis circle might be willing to take on this task. We will need to speak with Lana Clawson about this idea.

It is likely that there will also be a need for translators at the classes themselves. Stacey suggested that we ask Josie, Gloria, and Angie for their help and offer them free enrollment in return. If necessary, we could also simply pay them for their services. They will need to be contacted.

Shoes (Ryan, Karen, Leanne, Brandee)

Most of the details for the shoe project have been outlined in an older post. However, some new items always come up in discussion. Stacey, for instance, volunteered to help with the purchase of the shoes, which Leanne and Brandee will be in charge of. She also suggested that if we have unused funds that we use them for the purchase of school supplies and backpacks. This, again, would involve Wal-mart.

Auction (Brent)

Jim Shearman inquired after church if we had thought anymore about the large-item auction. He was instructed that Brent is to be the point person on this one with the first decision being the date of our event. The fall might be a good time as we are booked right now.