Slides from our 2011 Fall Kickoff Meeting. Learn about Habitat, our chapter, and how you can get involved!

1. Kickoff MeetingWednesday, September 14th6 p.m. / STSS 230

2. Opening Remarks Spring 2011 Distinguished Service Award Winners – Erin Benoit & Rachel Root Freshman Representative – apply by 9/21 – info online Joining a Committee – information on 9/28 after meeting T-shirt Contest – designs due 9/25 – check website for more info Next meeting – Wednesday, Sep. 28 Scavenger hunt Prizes for teams Root beer floats!

3. What is Habitat for Humanity? Presented by Nicole Bouley and Mark Strom

4. The History of Habitat International Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller (NOT Jimmy Carter!) Affiliates in all 50 states and over 100 countries Over 1,500,000 people sheltered worldwide Holistic approach to affordable housing solutions Building Renovating Advocating Educating

5. Myth: Habitat for Humanity gives away houses for FREE. Truth: Habitat for Humanity offers affordable housing and no-interest loans to qualified applicants.

6. Three Qualifying Factors for Habitat Applicants: Demonstration of need Ability to pay Willing to partner

8. A retail chain that sells surplus and slightly used construction materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Proceeds fromReStore help fund many Habitat projects.

9. Our chapter’s local affiliate Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity receives600applications & places50families in new homes every year. Started in 1985 and is now one of the top 5 US affiliates

11. In 1998, membership reached 100

12. 2010-2011 Membership exceeds 200!

13. Build Homes by volunteering and fundraising

14. Build Awareness through educational events and advocacy

16. Volunteer & Travel Opportunities Presented by

17. Volunteer with our chapter Various volunteer opportunities throughout the year Primarily full-day participation on Saturdays, occasional weeknight events You could be: Building at a Habitat house site for the day Constructing wood house frames at the Habitat Panel Plant Assisting other organizations in the Twin Cities, such as People Serving People

18. Upcoming Volunteer Events September 17th: Youth Link 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. September 24th: Habitat Landscaping Project 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. October 1st: A Brush with Kindness 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. October 8th: Habitat House Build 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

19. Volunteer Event Registration Online at uofmhabitat.org (Volunteer page) Priority given to chapter members Contact Anna Resman, our Volunteer Coordinator, at anna.resman@uofmhabitat.org with questions or suggestions for new volunteer opportunities!

21. You!

22. Cost?

23. Approx. $400-600

24. Discounts for drivers

25. Registration?

26. Online with 10% deposit

27. Opens on 10/17 for members, 10/24 for non-members

30. Deadline to sign up is November 1st

31. Limited spots – priority given to chapter members

33. About us… Allison Bock – Co-Fundraising Coordinator Allyssa Kittock – Co-Fundraising Coordinator Kenzie Kelly – Education Coordinator Dan Palmer - Treasurer

35. Mystery Bus Tour

36. Other FundraisingLarge Events! Mega Build (Sep. 10) Shantytown (Oct. 6-7) The Golden 5K (Oct. 15) Act! Speak! Build! Week Hire-A-Habitater (Varies)

37. Getting Involved With Events Join an event committee Volunteer at the event Participate!

38. Shantytown 2011 Date: Thursday, October 6 – Friday morning Location: Coffman Front Plaza What is it? Educational overnight event to promote awareness of the poverty situation in the Twin Cities Cardboard shanty-building contest Speakers, fun activities, and a small service project (making tie fleece blankets) Dinner from French Meadow Bakery & Cafe and breakfast from Bruegger’s Bagels Questions? Email Kenzie Kelly, our Education Coordinator, at kenzie.kelly@uofmhabitat.org

39. The Golden 5K Date & Time: Saturday, October 15th at 3 p.m. Location: Coffman Front Plaza Cost: $15 by October 2nd, $20 after What is it? 5K run/walk circles East and West bank First 50 to register get Homecoming 2011 drawstring bag Form a 4-person team for our team competition Free race shirt, race packet, and post-race food Register after the meeting or online at www.golden5k.com Questions? Contact Allison Bock and Allyssa Freeman at info@golden5k.com