Chicktime
Contact Info
Chicktime National
www.chicktime.com
Chicktime Austin
Kimberly Terry
chicktimeaustin@gmail.com
Chicktime Canyon Lake
(formerly Chicktime New Life)
Lori Rhodes
lori@mlrhodes.com
Chicktime Concho Pearls
(San Angelo)
Denise Gonzalez
deniseg97@hotmail.com
Chicktime Corpus Christi
Carolina Sizemore
lovepazazdance@yahoo.com
Chicktime
Cooking for a Cause
P.J. Oliver
pjoliver123@yahoo.com
Chicktime Denton
Amber Watkins
amberlynnw22@yahoo.com
Chicktime InCourage
Smithson Valley
Beth Ann Erhardt
erhardt5@aol.com
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Tejeda
Diane Godwin
dgodwin831@sbcglobal.net
Chicktime Palestine
Tracy Calhoun
tracyandlily@earthlink.com
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Amy Stauffer
amystauffer@embarqmail.com
Chicktime San Marcos
Lora Williams
wlorakc324@yahoo.com
Chicktime San Antonio
Donnette Tyler
donnette.tyler@gmail.com
Chicktime Smalltown
(Uvalde)
Dixie Radicke
dixieradicke@sbcglobal.net
Chicktime RGV
(Rio Grande Valley)
Natalie Basham
nova_nm@yahoo.com
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 Greetings!
Life is full of important stuff!
I would like to take a moment to honor and give place to THE MOST important 'stuff' in each of our lives. Our families. Take the time to just sit and soak up the last few lazy days of summer left with your loved ones. Make time to just 'be' a family. You can certainly create magic moments with exotic trips... but some of the most magical moments will just happen if you spend enough time with someone.
A friend of mine once told me that I seem to enjoy the 'in betweens'. I was puzzled by what she said and asked her to clarify. She said that our family photos are mostly of times 'in between' important events and trips. The reality is that we just don't travel that much... but her insight showed me that I guess we really do simply enjoy the simplicity of life and it is reflected in our photo albums.
With that said, I'm heading outside. The laughter of my children splashing in the pool is intoxicating and I don't want to miss another moment!
Joyfully and with love,
Lori
P.S. This is one of my favorite newsletters of all time. The smiling faces of the volunteers and the children have filled me up! I am so very honored to be a part of your lives... thank you for sharing your stories with me!
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Hope everyone is having a wonderful, safe and relaxing summer!
Chicktime Austin is looking forward to many new and exciting opportunities this fall!! We are busy working with Texas Baptist Children's Home and providing items for the cottages, spending time with the kiddos and working with them in their 60th Anniversary event. We are also organizing dates to work with Caritas, RRISD Clothes Closet, RRISD School Supplies Distribution and Lutheran Social Services.
We continue to be blessed with many opportunities to volunteer our time in our community!
We would love to have you join us! Contact us!
chicktimeaustin@gmail.com
RRISD School Supplies Distribution ~ August 12th 9-12:30
TBCH ~ September 11th, November 13th, December 4th, 10-12noon
TBCH ~ 60th Anniversary Festival in Downtown Round Rock ~ October 9th
Caritas~ September 30th, October 27th ~ 9-12:00noon
Thundercloud Subs/Caritas Turkey Trot ~ November 25th
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Chicktime Canyon Lake
(formerly Chicktime New Life)
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Thank You July Leaders and Volunteers!
The Canyon Lake Chicktime chapter was blessed with the organizational and accounting talents of our leader, Pam Vandermey-Collins in July! We spent an educational morning with 10 ladies sharing about their professions. Why did they choose these paths? It was amazing to hear how their life circumstances brought them to their careers of choice! We heard from nurses, telecommunications specialists, pharmacists, court reporters, personal fitness trainers, accountants and more! The girls also spent some time working on household budgets! They were given a certain amount of money and volunteers helped them make decisions on where they needed/wanted to put their hard earned dollars. The girls found it very educational and challenging!
 
DATES FOR NEW LIFE**register online for Chicktime events!
August 10, 2010: Lora Williams/ Rosa & Lexi Roberts
September 11, 2010: NEED LEADER!!!
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
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Concho Pearls (San Angelo)
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The girls had a busy month and after finding a free day we decided to treat them to a day at the pool with lunch. Many of our Chicktime ladies were busy or had prior commitments, so three of us accompanied them that day. Two of our girls swam, while the others just relaxed in the shade with a cool beverage. We even had a chance to "shoot some hoops" for a bit. I think they got a good laugh at watching me (Denise) try to play one-on-one.
Currently, there are only five girls at the home and one of those young ladies arrived the day before our Chicktime. We feel blessed to have them as part of our lives and to share a day with them once a month, since they look forward to it each time we meet. The house mom even stated that they were impatient to get going to Chicktime, since she was
a little behind schedule for the day.
Many of our girls knit and have volunteered to show us how to do a small project in the future. We are excited about having them share this skill with us and our young daughters who attend.
School is approaching in a few weeks and two of our girls are Seniors this year! Schedules are going to get crazy, but we know they are always ready for some CHICKTIME!
Happy Summer from the Concho Pearls!
Denise, Natlee, and Tamara
Please visit the Chicktime.com calendar to sign up for our events. Contact conchopearls@chicktime.com for more information.
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Chicktime Cooking for a Cause
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 We have been busy with life and love and are still here to serve you and the children of Central Texas! Contact PJ today for your dessert needs! Remember, ALL proceeds are donated to CASA of Central Texas!
PJ: pjoliver123@yahoo.com
To learn more about CASA visit their website at http://www.casacentex.org/
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 July Chicktime was a ball as we shared lots of laughs and fancy footwear designed and created (and worn) by the children of Bokenkamp!
Chicktime Corpus is busy planning our fall events! Please contact Carolina if you would like to lead an event this fall!!! lovepazazdance@yahoo.com
Please save the date for September 25th and plan to join us for a fabulous event supporting our children's home, Bokenkamp Children's Shelter! Bokenkamp Children's Shelter is an emergency shelter for approximately 60 unaccompanied refugee children from Central and South America, ranging in age from infants to teens. These children have all experienced some form of traumatic separation from their families. Bokenkamp provides short-term care that will leave a long-term impact in these children's lives by offering shelter, education and spiritual care.
To learn more about how to serve these kids through Chicktime, contact Carolina at lovepazazdance@yahoo.com
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Smithson Valley Chapter
 The Chicktime InCourage group is really enjoying its bible study for teenage girls called "A Daughter's Worth" by Ava H. Sturgeon. This study gets at the core of encouraging each girl to recognize their worth. We have studied God's viewpoint on topics such as true beauty, dealing with emotions, choosing good friends and still have to ahead of us dating with discreation, finding God at school and fulfilling their purpose to name of few. Some of these topics are universal concerns and others look at modern day struggles. The group study offers an opportunity for the girls to share their personal struggles which can be very common among the group. They are not alone. The study offers the opportunity for them to get in the Word daily, to pray and then apply the study practically in their lives. If you are looking for a study to do with your teenage daughter or a group of teeneage girls that you mentor, we encourage you to give this beautiful book a chance.
To contact us email Beth Ann Erhardt erhardt5@aol.com.
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Thanks to all our Chicktime friends for the cleaning help. We got a lot done. Thanks also to our token male helper not pictured. We couldn't have done so much without your help. Next project is August 18......we would love to have your help in the thrift store. Also don't forget the very important date, the kick-off party on Thursday, August 26, 6-8pm at Tracy's house. We need everyone their to sign up for the up and coming year with the Crisis Center. We have so many wonderful things to share with you all and are so excited to hear all of your wonderful ideas. You should be getting invitations soon.
Recap of Dates:
August 18th, 9am-12 noon at the Crisis Center, activity TBA
August 26th from 6-8pm, Chicktime Palestine Kick-off at the home of Tracy Calhoun
Please go online and register for these events. You may also email Tracy or Amy. Bring friends!!!
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The arrival of seven siblings ages four months to sixteen led to the Children's Home status as "Full House" this past week. We hosted twenty students and five host parents July 31. This month's event marked our highest participation yet form the children.
Thirteen school-aged children reside at the Children's Home. Most RGV school districts begin classes August 23. We would like to provide backpacks with basic school supply to the thirteen school-age children. The estimated costs for each backpack is $30. If you would like to donate supplies or money to help this month's August service, please contact Natalie Basham at nova_nm@yahoo.com or 956 878 3176. Assembly and distribution of the bags will take place August 19 (between 6 - 8PM) and August 20 (9 - 11AM).
Over the past two months, I've reflected on how we can improve communication and service the latter part of 2010. The staff and children from the home have certainly appreciated the generosity from Chicktime supporters and volunteers over the last seven months. After a brief brainstorming session after today's event, we want to take time this August to recognize volunteers and supporters as well as organize ourselves for the remainder of the year.
 Mark your calendars for an informal gathering of Chicktime volunteers, supporters, and new members August 28th from 11:00AM - 1:00PM at Sweet Temptations in McAllen. The purpose of the meeting is to set a calendar for the rest of the year and choose leaders for the Chicktime RGV Chapter. After seven months, we really want to ensure we are more organized and improve the flow of information between members. We also want to celebrate the contributions to the west Rio Grande Valley made through RGV Chicktime this past year. Come with your ideas, a friend, and passion to celebrate our mission and help plan the end of a great inaugural year.
Address for Sweet Temptation
Sweet Temptations
5401 North 10th Street, McAllen, TX 78504
956-630-0307
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Please contact Lora Williams for more information: wlorakc324@yahoo.com
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BAKING AT ST. PJ'S
On July 17th Chicktime San Antonio volunteers put on a baking activity for the teen girls at St. PJ's Children's Home. The gathering was kicked off with a presentation on kitchen safety and hygiene followed by baking tips and tricks. The girls then broke out into 6 groups where they each prepared a different dessert recipe under the guidance of a Chicktime leader. The recipes they made were: Oreo Truffles, Dessert Pizza, Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies, Banana Pudding, All Seasons Lemon Trifle, and Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups.
The best part was the sampling after all desserts were completed. When asked which dessert was their favorite, of course all of the girls picked the one they prepared. They were so proud of their creations. The girls and volunteers all had a great time! The gathering was wrapped up with the reading of a beautiful Seashell Meditation written by Paige Parker.
This month's activity was organized by Annette Goodson and Liz Kall Perry. We appreciate all of the volunteers that showed up to help. Special thanks go out to group leaders Mary Winterrowd, Laura Anderson, Melissa Powell, Cathy Galle, Krista Heiser, and Sara Stulga for providing their recipes, ingredients, kitchen tools and guidance.
Join us next month as we play Bunco at St. PJ's!
Diane Godwin and Donnette Tyler
"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." John 13:14-15 (NIV)
Chicktime San Antonio Schedule: Aug.21-Kendra
Barnes,Janet Irwine,Stephanie Parker,Nancy Persyn,Laura Najvar--Bunco Sept.18th-
Kelly Vizzone--Zumba Dancing October
16th- Amie Bradley (Trinity Univ. Head Girls Basketball
Coach)-Basketball clinic November
20th-Mari and Emily Alexander-Arts and Crafts December
18th-Elisa, Chelsea and Makenzie Cook-Christmas Party January
15th 2011-Patti Rittiman-Powder Puff Football February
19th 2011- Peri Villanueva & Diana Flores (activity TBA) March
19th 2011-Becky Fralix-Photography April
16th 2011-Kelly Fowler-Volleyball Clinic May
21st 2011-Colleen Douglas-Art |
Chicktime Smalltown enjoyed a wonderful time at the Frio River, complete with swimming, great hamburgers, and laughs! The girls really loved getting off the ranch for a change. Thank you... volunteer leaders and all that came to make it special for the girls!
We have been meeting with the Big Springs Ranch personal to form and kick off a mentoring program. It is finally time to get going and all those who have volunteered to be mentors are excited to begin. We all have different memories of our growing up years. Some have good memories and some not so good. My childhood was a mixture of both, but in my teen years I had an incredibly hard time with my self esteem. I constantly felt alone and inferior, leading to feelings of failure and frustration. I believed I did not matter and did not make a difference. Because of my home situation there was no one there to speak words of truth over me. My truth was louder than any other truth. But the truth was, I believed lies. Lies come to us in the same ways as truth. They come through our eyes and ears; they come through our heart and mind. We are so blessed to be a loving voice in the life of a child that might not otherwise have anyone speaking truth and acceptance to them. If you want to be a voice in the life of a young girl through CT mentoring program please contact me.
Until the whole world knows!
Gaye Morris/Volunteer Coordinator
830-591-4787 cell
Chicktime Smalltown Volunteer Calendar
DATES FOR BIG SPRINGS RANCH: Leakey, TX
July 24, 2010
Frio River for games and hamburgers 11am-2pm
Leaders: Kimberly Ilse, Jolene Williams, Karla King
August 28, 2010
Flying L Guest Ranch in Bandera, water park and lunch
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 Chapters in the Works
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Women from across our state are in the process of forming Chicktime groups as we speak. They are in different stages and ALL need you! Please contact any of these women if you are feeling your heart tug in their direction, or know someone in their area you can share this newsletter with.
Katy
Chicktime Katy is in need of a leader. The Krause Children's Home in Katy is READY for Chicktime but without a leader... nothing can happen! To get involved today, contact lori@mlrhodes.
Boerne
Chicktime Boerne is in the process of forming a Chicktime group. They are currently looking for women to lead the monthly programs. To learn more, contact lori@mlrhodes.com
Denton
Amber Watkins is spearheading an effort to found a Chicktime Chapter in Denton to serve the Children of the Nelson Center. Please contact Amber for more information. She is currently planning a road trip to bring her team to Discover Chicktime July 9-10. If you would like to join in, contact Amber! amberlynnw22@yahoo.com
St. Judes
This wonderful children's home in the Smithson Valley area would love to have a Chicktime group serve their children. Please contact lori@mlrhodes.com or todjen@gvtc.com for more information. We are building a roster of interested members so contact us today if you would like to be added to the list!
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I want a Chapter in my area!
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With the enthusiasm of many new women interested in starting new Chicktime groups we thought it might be helpful to share with you how a new start up works!
First, contact Lori Rhodes lori@mlrhodes.com.
We are available to share the vision with your group if you would like us to travel to your area.
Once you decide to follow your heart and jump in, Chicktime is there to support you.
We offer a complimentary retreat for your founding team to attend a Chicktime event, 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!
Visit chicktime.com for a more complete listing of our start-up resources!
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! And talk about new friendships... these are the real kind based on purpose and love.
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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 conversations at the national events always seem to boil down to a common theme... the intrigue that so many women in one room share a common vision! Chicktime National offers a mission or leadership trip each spring, a summer retreat just for fun, as well as our national conventionuld in the fall.
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To purchase Chicktime Gear contact your local Chicktime Chapter. All proceeds go towards their local charities.
Chicktime Gear is available wholesale only to Chicktime Chapters. Contact lori@mlrhodes for current wholesale pricing.
If you would like to charter a Chicktime Chapter, contact Lori as well!
We are available to come out and set up a booth at your next event. All proceeds from the booth will go towards Chicktime Charities!
Free Chicktime Devotionals
availabe through your local Chicktime Chapters! Ask your Chapter about getting one today!
Follow this link to the free online version to check it out!
http://www.bobgass.com/todaysword.php
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We would like to encourage you to use the Chicktime Online Features from our www.chicktime.com website.
Newsletter/Chapter sign-up:
If you are receiving this email from Chicktime (not a forward), you are already registered online to receive the newsletter, but we encourage you to visit our website anyway and update your profile. This serves two purposes. One, we most likely typed your information in and maybe we didn't do it correctly! And two, once you learn how to use this simple process, you will most likely encourage everyone in your life to go to www.chicktime.com to sign up to receive our newsletter as well. Many husbands, dads, etc receive the newsletter and we LOVE that!!!
Simple Process:
Log onto www.chicktime.com (or click the link in the pink box to the right)
Scroll to bottom of homepage
Place your cursor in the little box, type in your email address, and click on 'go'
From there, follow the prompts and look for a verification email!
Once you receive the verification email:
Check the 'general interest' box for National Newsletters only
Check any other box (you may check them all) if you would like to keep up with those chapters!
That is it! Now you will receive information about upcoming events for each chapter you are interested in!
Online Registration for Events:
Log onto www.chicktime.com
Click on 'calendar of events'
Click on 'go to event calendar'
Click the 'register' button for any events you would like to attend
Follow the prompt to fill out your contact information
That is it! You are registered!
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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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