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Dear HYPsters,
Change is good.
In just the past couple of weeks, we have enjoyed the change of
season as the first leaves fall and there's a crisp burst of energy in the
air.
We feel the excitement and anticipation for what is possibly the most
important election of our lifetime as we prepare for a Presidential
change of office. We can't help but for our spirits to be lifted as we
cheer our Longhorn home team into a 1st place change of rank.
And after a monumental 2nd year full of HYP's hard work, big hearts and
bigger successes, we look forward to an even better 2009 as we escort in a
change in HYP leadership.
Anyone who has been to Austin Habitat's new web or has followed the real life stories of local Habitat families through
our new film... anyone who attended
October's first annual The Build luncheon and heard new homeowner,
Charlotte Rodriguez, speak from the heart with her Poem called
"Wishes"... and anyone who witnessed the excitement as the Verdin family "cut
the board" at our first house dedication on October 4th, knows
that the BEST kind of change is changing lives.
This is our theme... this is our goal, for 2009 and beyond. We set records
last year by being the first Habitat Young Professionals group to fully fund a
build project. With our goals set high again, we look forward to working with
you to make a positive impact in our community.
Along with continuing to increase and retain our membership, serving as
advocates for the mission of Habitat for Humanity, our main goal is to enhance
the HYP membership experience. The best way that we can do this is through your
feedback on what you want to see and do more of. Remember, change is good - and
suggestions for positive internal change are welcome. Please contact us or any
of the other leadership on how this organization can continue to serve and
prosper.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE LIVES.
We can't wait to make a change with you.
Brooke Clark Rogers Chris Day
Chair
- Austin HYP
Vice-Chair -
Austin HYP
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Introducing AustinHyp.org and other new tools!
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Happy Halloween everyone!
I'm excited to announce some changes that are taking place for HYP this year. First off, today is the official launch of Austin HYP's new blog:
www.AustinHyp.org
You'll see a welcome article from 2008 chair Robbi Weniger as well as photos and a video of the HYP house dedication. This will be a tool that we can all use to log all of the activities and accomplishments of HYP from this point on. Make sure you bookmark or subscribe to the blog today!
Also, Austin Habitat for Humanity now has its own YouTube site, located at:
www.youtube.com/user/austinhabitat
Here you can see all of the activities of Austin Habitat, as well as the new video project graciously donated by the talented firm Door Number 3.
And as always, feel free to keep up with Austin Habitat at: www.ChangeLivesBlog.org
Thank you! As an AHFH staffer and a HYP member of 2 years, it is an honor to work with all of you.
Best,
Michael Kellerman
Director, External Relations & Development
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| November 6 HYP Fall Members Event
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Join us for our Member Event
on November 6th at 6:00 p.m. at Cork & Co on 308 Congress . Please join us to
taste some wonderful wine. Cork & Co will extend their $5 Happy Hour prices throughout the night for our event. If you
have any questions, please contact Kejda Xhaja.
Following the Happy Hour, feel free to continue celebrating with us by attending the Bacardi Live Tour at La Zona Rosa at 8 PM. RSVP here to get your ticket.
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Looking Ahead
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December Calendar of Events
4 | 6 p.m. - HYP Happy Hour at The Tavern. Details to follow ~ mark your calendars!
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The Austin HYP e-Newsletter is produced and distributed monthly to current, former and prospective HYP members.
Comments or questions about this e-newsletter should be submitted to Brooke Clark Rogers or Chris Day.
-- Austin Habitat for Humanity --
CHANGE LIVES
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