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Saying Thank You
Last week we moved into our wonderful, bright, new Packing for the Weekend home in the basement of Associated Bank. A team from ProAct was there to help us pack the bags and we are so grateful for their hard work and pleasant attitudes while they work, but sometimes I am so engrossed in thinking about
my to do list for the remainder of the day, that I don't pay enough attention and don't always thank them the way they deserve to be thanked. Last Thursday I was reminded of this in the best possible way.
We had finished packing all 60 packs and the ProAct team was getting into their coats and talking about leaving when one enthusiastic young man held up his hand and asked everyone to WAIT! He then instructed his coworkers to be sure to thank us and in unison they all said "Thank You". It was charming and so kind, but the irony was -they were thanking us for allowing them to volunteer!
I have been thinking about that delightful moment off and on since it happened. It makes me think about all of the wonderful things the United Way of GWP has had to be thankful for in the last week. This is just a short list, I would bore you into getting back to your job and stop reading this if I named them all.
I am thankful for Bonnie, Greg, Joe, John, and all the rest of the wonderful Rotarians in Cannon Falls and all of the guests at their gala last weekend. In one evening they raised enough money to bring Packing for the Weekend to Cannon Falls for the spring semester for 2012.
I am thankful for the fine group of people in Lake City who are working together to bring the program to their elementary school and to the generosity of Cargill's Horizon Milling for caring about children in their community.
I am thankful for all of our Leadership Givers, campaign coordinators and our campaign chairs for coming out last week to our magical event. Most of all I am thankful to Treasure Island and my good friend Tim Gabrielson for a wonderful and entertaining evening.
I am thankful to Liz and Sue at Associated Bank for coming up with the idea, and implementing the plan that gave us our new home at the bank and for the great crew from Red Wing Shoe that volunteered their lunch hour to help us move.
I am thankful for a Board of Directors who are supporting all of us through our transition between directors and my co-workers who have both taken on extra work to make this transition seamless.
Most of all I am thankful to the friends I have made at ProAct and especially for that one exuberant young man who made me stop and think about all of the things I am thankful for.
Maureen Nelson
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Verneil and a resident of Vasa Childrens Home |
Verneil Gale Lives United
What does it mean to LIVE UNITED? For Verneil Gale it means volunteering as a Foster Grandparent to kids at Vasa Childrens Home, 20 hours each week. There is a little more to her story, she has been a Foster Grandparent for 33 years. Last month Verneil was honored as the Lutheran Social Services Volunteer of the Year.
Hats off to Verneil Gale for Living United! | |
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Red Wingives Give to the Max Day
Last year, more than 42,000 donors logged on to GiveMN.org and gave over $10 million to Minnesota charities in 24 hours during Give to the Max Day. In Red Wing we raised over $150,000 for 34 + organizations--far more than any other community our size! Together, we have the power to raise millions of dollars for thousands of nonprofits.
On November 16th from 8AM-8PM, the YMCA will be open to all community members free of charge. Several nonprofit organizations will staff a table, uniquely decorated to promote their cause. Many organizations will have events and contests to attract participants and encourage you to make donations on November 16. GiveMN's Give to the Max Day amplifies your giving impact in a number of ways. First, a $1,000 "Golden Ticket" will be given to a random donor's charity every hour. You could be that donor! The Jones Family Foundation and Red Wing Area Fund havebeen generous again this year and a match has been set up for Red Wing nonprofit organizations. New this year-$15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 prize grants will be awarded to the top three small nonprofit organizations - with budgets under $750,000 - which receive the most dollars on Give to the Max Day. By giving online with GiveMN, Red Wing residents have the opportunity to make a huge difference for nonprofits in our area. We hope you will help support our community by logging on to www.GiveMN.org on November 16 and giving to your favorite charities. Be a part of this historic Red Wingives event!
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The service unit cookie manager promotes, coordinates and implements the Cookie Program Activity (October-May)]within the service unit.
Mainly the service unit cookie manager monitors, reviews and edits the troop initial inventory, inventory transfers, and recognition order(s). This volunteer submits the service unit order on our online database, monitors and reviews troop financial deposits and follows up where necessary.
Girl Scouts provides training and the Product Program department advises and supports this volunteer.
For a full position description:
http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/_asset/xynh08/Service-Unit-Product-Program-Manag er-vol-pos-des.pdf |
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Wish List
Yep ! We still need
Granola bars | |
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Upcoming Events | |
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Cannon Falls
Deck the Falls | |
Saturday, November 26
A holiday celebration will surely warm your heart and help you kick off the holiday season. Events include store open houses, Deck the Falls parade, holiday music, bake sales...all culminating with the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Toys for Tots collection boxes will be at the Hi-Quality Bakery. NHS students will be collection Salvation Army donations in front of the Hi-Quality Bakery.
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or later) Holiday Shopping at Local Businesses. Enjoy holiday goodies and refreshments at most stores
- 10:30 a.m. Christmas Story Time and Tree Decorating Party at the Cannon Falls Library
- 1 - 4 p.m. Harp Music by Sarah Swan McDonald at the Cannon River Winery
- 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Visit with Santa at the Hi Quality Bakery
- 4 - 6 p.m. Hot Chili served on the sidewalk at Cannon Valley Specialties. Free will donations for Veteran's Memorial
- 5 p.m. Hot Cider compliments of Nelson Insurance served at the Gazebo.
- 5 p.m. Deck the Falls Parade followed by the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and Prize Drawings.
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Lake City | |
Santa Parade
Saturday, November 19
Santa Claus is coming to Lake City! Celebrate his arrival with a parade on Washington and Franklin St. between Walnut and Marion. Goodies for the kids!
Free to attend! $5 entry fee for parade participants
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 24
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Serving Roast Turkey,stuffing,mashed potatoes & gravy, squash, green bean casserole, salads and cranberries, dessert, coffee and milk!
Delivery & Rides Available
Sponsored by:
Lake City Churches & Lake City Rotary
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Red Wing
Operation Christmas Child
Christian Book Store
November 14th - 21st
National Collection Week
Pick up a Shoe Box & instructions.
Boxes are distributed to third world
children by Samaritian Purse.
Red Wing SCORE
Offers Free Seminar
Tuesday, November 15th
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wells Fargo Bank in Red Wing (401 Plum Street).
Thinking about starting a business? Working on a business? You have a business and have some problems? To register. call 388-4719 and leave your name and phone number or email redwing@score-mn.org. It pays to know the facts and SCORE is there to help
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Red Wing 10th Annual
Holiday Stroll
Friday, Nov. 25th
4 - 8 pm
New this year - Lighting Ceromony in front of City Hall
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Zumbrota
Faith in Action Central Goodhue County
Harvest Chili Supper
Thursday Nov.17th 5*7 pm
Free Will Donation
All you can eat!
United Redeemer church
560 W. 3rd St, Zumbrota MN | |
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