Chicktime National
www.chicktime.com
Chicktime Ausin
Kimberly Terry
chicktimeaustin@gmail.com
Chicktime Catering for a Cause
P.J. Oliver
pjoliver123@yahoo.com
Chicktime Encourage
Beth Ann Erhardt
erhardt5@aol.com
Chicktime New Life
Lori Rhodes
lori@mlrhodes.com
Chicktime Smalltown
Dixie Radicke
dixieradicke@sbcglobal.net
Chicktime RGV
Natalie Basham
nova_nm@yahoo.com
Chicktime Waco
Katy Rhodes
Katy_Rhodes@baylor.edu
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 Greetings!
Blind Side. I don't know much about football... but I do understand the love of a mother. We are all mothers whether we have birthed children or not... for there are children all across our cities, our nation, and world that cry out for the love of a mother.
Blind Side. No, we cannot always see the pain of those hurting children through our physical eyes... but we know it is there... and we are called to find it... and do something. It could be volunteering at your local food bank, buying a present for a needy child through 'Angel Tree', or visiting a home for abused/neglected children to celebrate life with them. Some are called to adopt (not me) and some are called to encourage those who do (me). But by all means do something... for when you do the love of God will become so present that you will want more... and that my friends is how our world will get better!
Blind Side... it is a movie, out in theaters now. Take your children (even though there are a few bad words) and open their eyes to the love of a mother. We all need heros, and why not start at home!
Merry Christmas... and may I say a special thank you to Mary, the mother of Jesus, who took Him in and loved Him!
Joyfully,
Lori Rhodes
Chicktime Founder
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 One Blessed Day
On Saturday the 14th of November 2009, the 3 founding gals from Chicktime Austin and one of our honorary roosters (Mark von Waaden) headed to the Texas Baptist Children's Home (TBCH) to embark on our journey of service with the children living at the Home. We were ready for fun with Christmas crafts the children could give as gifts to loved ones, ornament making and the all important snack. What an amazing time was had by all. The room was abuzz with activity, chit-chat and laughter. While our anticipation and first hellos were tempered with sadness, Our Lord's gift of pure joy was shared by all as we promised to return in the New Year with more activities, good old fashion fun and of course snacks. Although prepared to provide the blessings to the children of the TBCH, Chicktime Austin was on the receiving end of all the gifts of November 14th for there is no greater gift than smiles and laugher of a child. Chicktime Austin looks forward to 2010 with the TBCH where we will give our hearts, our strength and hopes for lasting relationships.
Kelley, Kimberly and Monica
chicktimeaustin@gmail.com
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Chicktime Catering for a Cause
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P.J. Oliver, long serving Chicktime volunteer, is  beginning a new adventure. Her love of good friends and good food along with a deep desire to serve the children of Comal County have come togehter in a poweful way.
P.J. has a heart for children pulled out of their homes because those homes are no longer safe due to abuse and/or neglect. Once in the care of the state, much attention is needed to ensure that these kids end up in a safe place to call home.
Catering for a Cause will offer catering with a twist... ALL proceeds will benefit children suffering from abuse and/or neglect. All proceeds for 2009 are pledged to CASA of Central Texas.
Call or email P.J. today if you are interested in volunteering with Catering for a Cause. Look for calendar dates on the Chicktime calendar for monthly 'tasting' outings and opportunities to cook and/or assist P.J. in delivery and set/up.
P.J. is developing her menu, focusing on just desserts for the holiday season with a full menu planned for 2010. Please make sure to remember Catering for a Cause for you holiday desserts!
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Smithson Valley Teens raise $10,000 for Children
 Beth Ann Erhardt had a great idea as the new school year and her daughter's first year of high school approached. She was being led to form a group of freshman girls and their moms whose ultimate goal was to step out in courage to encourage others both horizontally and vertically beyond their own space. Let's face it...these high school years for a young woman can be trying (and even more so for their moms!) Beth Ann reached out to friends Becky Elmendorf and Jennifer Clarke and the first "InCourage" Mother/Daughter gathering was held before school started! A large group of moms and daughters socialized independently as each contemplated the year ahead and new friendships. As a follow-up, there has been a sleepover retreat held at the beautiful Rhodes Reezort where they were presented with the Chicktime vision and became a part of the Chicktime family and given a new name of Chicktime InCourage! Most recently, the group was presented with an amazing opportunity to fill an overwhelming need in our city! Thanks to the partnership of an anonymous donor, the group raised $10,000 dollars and adopted 400 Child Protective Services' (CPS) childen as part of the Angel Tree project at the Summit Christian Center. Not only does the InCourage group feel called to love and encourage one another, but we are also reminded that Jesus calls us to love and care for those we do not know and who are less fortunate than ourselves. Lisa and Kelsey Hasbrook got in the spirit with their gifts (pictured above)! Your prayers for this group of girls and their moms is greatly appreciated! To contact us email Beth Ann Erhardt erhardt5@aol.com. |
 Kathy Miner and many other Boerne women are interested in serving the children of Meadowlands Long Term Care Facility. These precious chidren have been placed at Meadowlands because their homes are no longer safe and there is no one left to care for them. Kathy is a self described 'Indian' in need of a chief! If you have a heart to lead women in service, please contact Kathy Miner today. She is a seasoned Chicktime volunteer and great to work (and play) with!
Contact Kathy for more info:
Kathy Miner
kminer@gvtc.com
To learn more about Meadowlands www.www.rmya.org/programs/meadowlands/ml-home.html
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Chicktime November, led by Natalie Avalos and the women of Crossroads Church of Seguin was remarkable. The ladies prepared a  homemade Thanksgiving feast for the girls. The gym was transformed into a fine dining restaurant, complete with tablecloths and gorgeous centerpieces! The girls were invited to go back for seconds and everyone got their fill. The table conversations were lively with lots of talk of traditions and memories of holiday's past. The most common holiday memory shared by the New Life girls was of the pumpkin pie... seems like that humble pie is the one thing that conjured up happy memories of the past.
Fundraising update:
YIKES... we raised NO money in November! We need your help... is anyone interested in donating the funds for a matching grant? If so, please contact lori@mlrhodes.com. With a grant of $10,000 we can go to the local community and raise the money to complete the furniture drive. Yes, I did say $10K... I have high hopes... if the Chick's of Chicktime InCourage can do it... so can we!!!
DATES FOR NEW LIFE**register online for Chicktime events! December 5, 2009 Donnette & Tori Tyler and Cathy & Kendall Bohne are bringing the band and all glitter for the New Life girl's Christmas event. You don't want to miss this... traditionally, this is our best attended Chicktime! Bring LOTS of friends and get into the true spirit of Christmas... sharing the love that was placed in our hearts... give it away! No one needs our love more than the New Life girls! Contact Donnette at donnette.tyler@gmail.com, we still need some homeade desserts for the party too! January 9, 2010: S.Jobe & D. Foster-Gods Love -White as Snow February 13, 2010: Charlene and Aubrey Werner- Heart's Delight Spa Day March 13, 2010: Melissa Wind- Theme to be announced April 10, 2010: Jennifer and Erica Clarke & Mari and Emily Alexendar- FIESTA May 8, 2010: Koike Chicks- Music and Rhyme June 12, 2010: Lori & Katy Rhodes- Teen Conference July 10, 2010: Pamela Vandermey-Collins- Careers & Money August 14, 2010: Lora Williams/ Rosa & Lexi Roberts September 11, 2010: Jennifer Rasco & Girls for God October 9, 2010: Terri and Jessica Watts- Theme to be announced November13, 2010: Audra Hughes- Exposing God's Beauty December 11, 2010: Natalie Avalos & the Crossroads Women- Christmas Party
To learn more about New Life Children's Treatment Center www.newlifechildrenscenter.org |
 This past month, Lori Rhodes, Natalie Basham, and Noelia Rodriguez hosted the first meeting of Chicktime RGV. The purpose of the event was to share the vision for Chicktime RGV service with women in the Mission area. The group decided to partner with the RGV Children's Home. Chicktime RGV is open to serve any needy group in the RGV... so let us know where your heart is and we will join in to support your effort. Anyone interested in finding out how they can serve the needy of the RGV with Chicktime, should join us January 7th, 2500 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. at the Bentsen Palm RV Resort Clubhouse beginning at 7:00PM. Yummy desserts and coffee provided!
In an area where 60 percent of children live in poverty, the high school graduation rate hovers at 60 percent, and health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer adversely impact quality of life, there is so many opportunities to maximez your talents to enhance our incredible community and show love and compassion for others. Through Chicktime RGV, you won't have to address those needs alone and can look forward to working with other women committed to service each month.
Chicktime RGV 2010 Calendar
January 7, 2010: Chicktime Kick-Off Bentsen Palm Village RV
RSVP contact: Mary Psota rlpsota@peoplepc.com
January 23, 2010: Chicktime RGV Children's Home
Chick Leader: Leann Randall rockin50s@sbcglobal.net
April (date to be announced): Chicktime RGV Children's Home
Chick Leader: Alicia Fogel
May (date to be announced): Walk for Life by March of Dimes
Chick Leader: Natalie Basham nove_nm@yahoo.com
Contact Chicktime RGV for more infomation:
Natalie Basham: nova_nm@yahoo.com
Noelia Rodriguez noeliarodriguez82@yahoo.com
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 We are having so much fun here at Chicktime Smalltown. We started with 3 members in August of this year and as of December 1st we have 77 members. There are so many amazing women in our communities and they all agree that by joining together we can really make a difference! Each member contributes $250 a year. With those monies Chicktime Smalltown will award grants to local non-profits where we can watch our efforts make a difference.
Chicktime Smalltown is all about Getting Together, Getting Involved and Doing Good. Once a month a group of volunteers head up to Big Springs Children's Home in Leakey where we meet with a group of 18 young women. The girls seem to love the program and we're told they really look forward to our visits. In October Beth Downing, Anabel Rocha-White and Rachel Hesse had a pumpkin decorating project, volleyball game and zucchini bread bake-off. The girls really enjoyed themselves, and there were pumpkin seeds and flour everywhere!
In November Revis Leonard, Kristi Gerdes and Karen Baen were our fearless leaders as we learned a cheerleading dance, made Christmas Packages for our service men and women (including hand-made Christmas cards by each of the girls), and made hand-dipped chocolate pretzels....Yummy.
Our October gathering at the Country Club of Chicktime Smalltown members proved that the "Each One, Reach One" campaign is working. Our members all brought prospective future members and we've had 9 new members in the past month. We are busy sending out Grant Request letters and looking forward to the Grant Review process with our members. We will award our grants at the end of Year One at our Annual Party. Our theme for Year One is, "Transforming the Lives of Women and Children".
Kimberly Huffstutler
Gaye Morris
Dixie Radicke
Chicktime Smalltown Founders
Chicktime Smalltown Volunteer Calendar
DATES FOR BIG SPRINGS RANCH: Leakey, TX
NOVEMBER 14
Christmas Care packages for our service men and women, Christmas card making and cookie decorating, cheerleading dance. Leaders: Revis Leonard, Kristi Gerdes
DECEMBER 12
Ornament making and Christmas theme activities
Leader: Ashley Hale, Jo Anna Walker, Shelly Walker
JANUARY 23, 2010
Hair and Make-up, Glamour Shots, Frame decoration and Valentine Cards.
Leader: Alice Ann Nix
**We need lots of volunteers this month!!! Please come!!!
FEBRUARY 27
Decoupage, Bottom Volleyball, Tie Blankets
Leaders: Lea Rentch, Lauren Rentch, Janelle Johnston, Maddy Johnston, Katy Johnston
MARCH 27
Field Trip Hike, Birdhouse decorating, and Lunch at Neil's in Concan.
Leaders: Mary Anna Roosa, Vicki Willerson, Susan Stone, Ann Keath
*** Waiting approval from Debra Yaklin!
APRIL 24
Miss Manners class, tea party, etiquette.
Leaders: Debbie Trees, Janice McWhorter, Sherry Laffere
MAY 8
"How to be the best you" Believing you are who God says you are. Helping girls get ready for prom.
Leaders: Wanda Willard, Gaye Morris
June 26, 2010
Cross Fit exercise and nutrition
Leader: Angie Arredondo
July 24, 2010
To Be Announced
Leaders: Kimberly Ilse, Jolene Williams, Karla King
August 28, 2010
To Be Announced
NEW LIFE CHILDREN'S CENTER: Canyon Lake, TX
Each month on the second Saturday there is an opportunity to serve with Chicktime New Life New Life Children's Center in Canyon Lake Please look for infomation in up coming e-mails or go to the schedule of events at www.chicktime.org
For information about any of our volunteer opportunities please contact:
Gaye Morris gayemorris2@yahoo.com
Smalltown Volunteer Committee
To learn more about Big Springs Ranch for Children www.thousandangels.org/ranch.htm
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 Chicktime has been contacted by a board member of St. PJ's in hopes of getting a Chicktime group to serve their kids. St. PJ's is located in San Antonio, their mission is to 'build a stronger community one family at a time.' If you live in the San Antonio area and are interested in founding a local Chicktime group in your community, St. PJ's could be your volunteer 'home'. Please contact Lori Rhodes for more information: lori@mlrhodes.com
To learn more about St. PJ's
www.stpjhome.org
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Chicktime Waco is taking a road trip to Canyon Lake, Texas to join the Chicktime Christmas Party this Saturday, December 5th! We will be spending the morning with the girls of the New Life Children's Treatment Center. This will be a great opportunity for bonding with each other as well as experiencing what Chicktime is all about.
If you would like to come along, please contact Katy_Rhodes@baylor.edu. Space is limited, first come basis.
Our shirts are ready!!! Please contact Katy to get yours today. Supplies are limited and we are selling out quickly. Shirts are $20, students get a $5 dollar discount!!! 100% of profits benefit Waco charities!!! The image above appears on our shirts!
We are also building our roster. If you would like to receive invitations to our events or just keep up with what we are doing, please email us, Katy_Rhodes@baylor.edu with your contact information! Membership is free!
Love,
Katy
Founder Chicktime Waco
Katy_Rhodes@baylor.edu
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What is Chicktime National
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Chicktime, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity. With the new Chicktime groups forming, it is important for all members to realize there is a 'parent' organization that each Chick belongs to as well as her local Chicktime Group! We have decided to refer to Chicktime, Inc, the umbrella for our non-profit status as Chicktime National. Chicktime Inc. is our official name... but that is oh so boring!
This is important because in addition to the individual Chicktime group events, Chicktime National will also hold quarterly events as a way to introduce the idea of Chicktime to new friends and to provide opportunities for ALL the Chicks to come together.
Our fall 2009 event was an incredible night of friendship, new and old! The common theme of the conversations was the intrigue that so many women in one room share a common vision! Chicktime National would also like to offer a Chicktime Mission Trip in 2010. Kimberly Huffstutler, Smalltown, is working out the details. We would also like to take a 'simply for fun' Chick Trip in 2010! If we have any Travel Agent Chicks in our group... we would love your input on the 2010 Chick Trip!
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With the enthusiasm of many new women interested in starting new Chicktime groups we thou ght it might be helpful to share with you how a new start up works!
First, contact Lori Rhodes lori@mlrhodes.com to share your vision.
Once you decide to follow your heart and jump in, Chicktime is there to support you.
We offer free bookeeping (chicktime is a 501 (c) (3) public charity), free webpage on www.chicktime.com, free use of the fabulous Chicktime Calendar with unlimited postings and online registration for your events, wholesale pricing on all Chicktime merchandise to help with your fundraising, free publishing of your latest news in the Chicktime National Newsletter, invitations to all Chicktime National events, and as much hand holding as you need to get up and going!
Asking the question of Why Chicktime? Call or email Lori and lets girl talk!!!
Food for thought: Have you ever wanted to deepen your relationships with the women in your life... with your daughters, your mothers, your sister, your friends... bring them to Chicktime and watch the walls come down... that is how the Holy Spirit works... walk in service to Him... and all your heart's desire will become yours. We can't explain it... we just know it to be true!
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Chicktime Invitations (open to everyone)
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Chicktime Invites You!
Location: 650 Scarbourough, Canyon Lake, TX 78132
All Chicks welcome to join us as we celebrate Christmas with the almost forgotten children seeking acceptance and love at the New Life Children's Center located in the Texas Hill Country. Please bring your friends and experience a day that you will never forget... we promise...
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Don't forget... with Christmas just around the corner... Chicktime gear makes great Christmas presents! Check out the website for more information!
www.chicktime.com
We have:
t-shirts
hoodies
water bottles
decals
caps
inspirational books
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Chicktime is a grass roots movement meant to support and encourage women living on the wild side, pursuing their passions with gusto. It is our belief that if each woman on the planet right now takes her place we can together accomplish the phenomenal.
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