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Richard Mugisha Visits COVE USA
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Richard Mugisha, the Administrative Assistant of COVE Uganda, visited the USA in May. Since it was his first time flying it became an adventure. He was met with joy and a schedule that took him in many directions. This visit was designed to promote the spirit of unity between COVE Alliance USA and Uganda, which will ensure the future growth and development of the Alliance.
Meetings and activities were scheduled with various committees for his training in the planning, budgeting and fundraising aspects of COVE USA.
He also had the opportunity to meet with schools that have been key in the fundraising efforts for COVE Uganda. Reconnecting with the sponsors and friends gave him a first hand knowledge of the importance of his role with the disadvantaged children that he guides, with joy, in Uganda.
 He also had the opportunity to reconnect with his Ugandan colleagues that were studying in the USA. He toured the Northwestern University campus and the city of Chicago.
He was amazed by the infrastructure and the relative ease of travel. He went home a changed person, filled with joy and anticipation.
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2012 Delegates Begin Their Journey
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On May 14, 2012 seven University of Illinois students with a professor, two nurse practitioners and a library professional began their journey to Uganda. Richard was returning to his beloved St Jerome COVE campus. Most had never been there before but were eagerly anticipating an opportunity to engage with the children, staff and community members of Kapeeka Uganda.
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Delegates depart from US.
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Delegates arrive in Uganda.
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They were welcomed with enthusiasm by everyone. Be sure to read more about this trip in the upcoming July Newsletter.
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2012 Seeds of Hope Fundraiser | | |
Dinner / Dancing / Silent Auction / Raffles / African Store
There's still time to enter the raffle for a chance to win
The new iPad!
You may purchase tickets after masses at
St. Mary of Vernon
Saturday, June 15 or Sunday, June 16. |
Have you ever considered serving on the COVE US Board of Directors? Well, maybe now is the time! We are beginning the process to seek nominations for new board members.
Sometime in June, those who are on COVE's email list will receive a request to consider nominating yourself or someone you know for the US board. In August, the nominating committee will present a slate of nominees to the current board for approval. Then, an open election for board members to fill several positions for the 2012-2014 term will take place at the annual Fall meeting in September.
We appreciate your help your help and support!
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Our vision is of a world of hopeful, responsible human beings who respect human dignity and are in a position to sustain themselves and their families in the future.
For more information about
COVE Alliance,
please visit our website at:
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Sponsor a Child
Learn more.... ___________________
To make a donation via PayPal, please click the
Donate button:
or mail your donation to:
COVE Alliance
P.O. Box 1051
Libertyville, IL 60048 |
Sending Material to Uganda | | |
NEW ADDRESS
Please note that all letters and gifts for the children should be sent directly to Uganda at the following address:
St. Jerome COVE Center Kapeeka
P.O. Box 72717
Kampala, Uganda
Please include the child's name and sponsorship number on the inside of the package.
For further information, please refer to your "Guidelines for Sponsors". |
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COVE Annual Fundraiser
Volunteers Needed | | |
Our annual fundraiser is scheduled for June 22, 2012 and we are looking for volunteers - especially for our raffle & silent auction committees. Special skills are not required - just a willingness to help the children of Uganda!
For more information or to volunteer, please e-mail
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Want to hear more
about COVE Alliance?
We give presentations to groups, schools, churches, and Religious Education classes.
If you know of organizations, schools or churches that may want to hear more about COVE Alliance, please contact
Darlene Frantonius at
847-438-4780.
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Executive Director
Father Hilary Muheezangango
OfficersChairperson, Darlene Frantonius
Vice Chairperson, Len Smith
Secretary, Sue Binetti
Treasurer, Kim Clark
Directors
Carol Armstrong
Tom Jacobs
Frank Ruder
For more information about COVE Alliance, contact:
Darlene Frantonius
847-438-4780
or
Len Smith
847-367-9456 |
Fr. Finnegan Parish Center
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Seeds of Hope Fundraiser
Friday, June 22, 2012
6 pm
DoubleTree Hotel
Mundelein, IL |
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