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
or
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!
You are on my heart as I think about all things Chicktime. As you read these pages with me, I bet your mind goes to the same place and you begin to wonder, "Who are these women and how can I support them."
My dear husband is not called to hang out at children's homes, but he is passionate about making sure I get to! So yes, husbands, I was talking about you too when I say YOU are on my heart. Thank you for supporting your wives and your daughters. Don't think it doesn't go unnoticed that you give up your sweet girls as they dance along making the world a better place... they may not be dancing with you all the time anymore... but I guarantee they are becoming better dance partners.
I'm sure you've noticed the added spring in their step and the 'lightness' about them since they began their Chicktime Journey. It is called blessing, and it is a gift from God. Your wives and daughters are walking on Holy Ground as they serve these precious children and the Leader of the Universe has taken notice! I know because I feel the warmth of His smile and so will you as you take in all that is held within these pages!
With Joy,
Lori
Chicktime Founder
"You have changed my sorrow into dancing. You took away my clothes of sadness, and clothed me in happiness." Psalms 30:11
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Join us Friday, Sept. 10th- Saturday, Sept. 11th!
ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHICKTIME IS WELCOME TO COME
There is NO charge for this experience, our treat!
We are encouraging anyone in the Boerne area to consider bringing your best girlfriends and joining us for Discover Chicktime in September. This fall, we will also arrange a tour of Meadowlands Children's home for anyone interested in getting a Chicktime Chapter going in the Boerne area, check the October newsletter for more details. Meadowlands is VERY interested in a Chicktime group volunteering on their campus!!! Contact lori@mlrhodes.com if you would like to know more... or RSVP for Discover Chicktime!
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Chicktime Canyon Lake
(formerly Chicktime New Life)
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 Charlotte Gambill  | Charlotte Gambill is part of the senior leadership team of the Abundant Life Church in Bradford England, where she serves alongside her father, Pastor Paul Scanlon. Charlotte has an infectious, consuming zeal for God's House. She is committed to unlocking the potential in God's people, connecting them with their higher purpose. Through her love for the Word, she equips lives with awesome truths in accessible ways. Charlotte lives life at full speed, and her energy, commitment, humor, and love for life will inspire you. She and her
husband Steve are blessed with two children, Hope Cherish and Noah Brave. Sandy Ross is the founder and pastor of Women of Excellence Ministries at Summit Christian Center in San Antonio, Texas. She is a dynamic teacher whose primary focus is to teach women about the revelation of God's love. God planted the Women of Excellence vision in Sandy's heart more than 20 years ago, and she has been obedient every step of the way to put God' Sandy Ross  | s Word to work and experience the increase of His goodness. Her teaching is powerful, relevant, and full of truth that will set you free. Sandy is married to Randy, and they have three married daughters and seven beautiful grandchildren. About Chosen
Do you know how amazingly special you are? God actually chose you before the world began... "He actually picked you out for Himself as His own!" (Ephesians 1:4). We get so excited about the Chosen message that we want to share it with women everywhere! That's why we created the annual Chosen event to inspire and encourage women with the Chosen message. Since 2006, Chosen has helped transform lives as women receive God's Word in an atmosphere of encouragement, power, and fun! This year's theme is "Chosen To Be An Instrument." We invite you to join hostess Cindy Godwin and come together with your sisters in the family of God as we rehearse God's beautiful music for our lives and see how we can be instruments in our world.
 Chicktime Canyon Lake has partnered with Homes for our Troops! The Canyon Lake Chicks are designing and installing an extreme home makeover landscape for this extreme home makeover type project. Though not officially affiliated with Extreme Home Makeovers, Homes for our Troops follows the same concept, building new homes for our brave soldiers permanently disabled while serving our country! The chick's in charge of this project are Nancy Pappas, Jennifer Clarke, and Lori Rhodes. Please contact lori@mlrhodes.com if you would like to help out. Donations of time and dollars are greatly appreciated as this is a HUGE undertaking!!!
Chicktime Canyon Lake is excited about our September event at New Life!!! Charlene Werner is back, this time teaching the girls how to crochet. It will be a lot of fun, the girls have been begging us to find someone to come and crochet with them... and bring lots of yarn! If you have yarn you would like to donate, please contact lori@mlrhodes.com (the girls LOVE hot and spicy colors!) We will meet at New Life on Sept 11th from 8:30-12:00. We would love for you to come and bring a friend! RSVP to lori@mlrhodes.com
A HUGE thank you to Rosa Roberts and Lora Williams for leading Chicktime at New Life in August... it was an inspiring and beautiful experience for the girls, and the volunteers! :)
DATES FOR NEW LIFE**register online for Chicktime events!
September 11, 2010: Lori Rhodes- Gardening and Crocheting
October 9, 2010: Terri and Jessica Watts- Theme to be announced
October 28, 2010 2pm: Dedication of the New Cottage at New Life
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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We had a fun Chicktime at the Skate Center for August.
We had five girls join us this month. They were a bit shy
in the beginning to start skating, but little by little they laced
up and started skating.
One of our girls, Michelle left the home this month and we
missed her. She made the choice to leave and although we
know it was not the wisest decision, she is 18 years old and
had the right to do so. Please pray for her protection, decision
making, and for her to finish her Senior year of highschool.
We have also had some of our members just spending time with
the girls outside of Chicktime. They have shared a cook-out and
a dinner/movie night with them.
We're starting to head into fall with some cooler temperatures, so
for our September Chicktime we will be hitting the tennis courts.
Carolyn Taylor is going to show us how to play some tennis.
Join us on Saturday, September 11th at 9am, we'd love to have
you there.
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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  Chicktime Corpus Christi arrived at Bokenkamp in full force, armed with lotion, polish, floral nail decals and even a couple of "spa foot baths" to pamper the girls! Each girl began the pampering by choosing her own manicure package with supplies to keep even after the fun was over. Then imaginations took flight! As the morning progressed budding manicure artists emerged with fingers arrayed in the most amazing floral displays. The artistry was fueled by the constant sound of laughter in the room, the memories of which will far outlast the colorful nails that were produced!
Next month Chicktime Corpus Christi will be meeting at Bokenkamp a week earlier on September 18th, to allow everyone to attend Bokenkamp's Annual Fashion Show &  Luncheon Fundraiser the following Saturday, September 25th at the Omni Bayfront Hotel.Chicktime Corpus is busy planning our fall/winter 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 care.
To learn more about how to serve these kids through Chicktime, contact Carolina at lovepazazdance@yahoo.com |
Encourage Tejeda
Encourage Tejeda met on August 15th at an area subdivision park to kick start our group for the
new school year. We built ice cream sundaes and got caught up with our friends and even met
new ones. The leader of MAD (Making A Difference) bible study that meets at Tejeda middle
school every Tuesday morning came to share with us the plans for the year and invited the girls to
join the group. Pastor Reese Henry of Hope Arise Church shared a message with the girls and
their mothers about how to tackle biblically the challenges a middle school girl goes through. He
also prayed for the teachers and administration at Tejeda and the new school year. The girls
participated in various games to not only have fun together, but to promote unity and encourage
each other. We ended the afternoon with a large circle prayer where the girls and mothers had an
opportunity to pray for friends,family and the school year.
If you know of a 7th grade girl that attends Tejeda Middle school that would be interested in
joining our group, please have them contact us.
In HIS Service,
Diane Godwin and Donnette Tyler
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
-John 13:34-35
Encourge Smithson Valley
Please contact Beth Ann Erhardt for more information. erhardt5@aol.com
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Chicktime Palestinehad
our kick-off on August 26! It was
fantastic! We had approximately 60
chicks present! We feel so blessed
and encouraged by the support we felt from our community..... Thank
you all!! Speakers for the night were our fearless Chicktime leader Lori,
and from the Crisis Center Executive Director Donald Hammock and Community
Educator Brandon Greene. Having
them here brought an insight into their organization that was priceless. They are a strong, compassionate voice
for the women and children they are serving.
On August 18th we finished up our summer service
projects at the Second Glance Thrift Store. About 10 chicks showed up and sorted donations to help get
them ready for the sales floor.
The Thrift Store is a major source of income for the Crisis Center. If you would like to volunteer please
give them a call at 723-5858. If
you have donations you would like to make they are open Monday - Saturday from
10-6. They are located at 313 W.
Debard.
Upcoming dates!
Orientation is September 18! If you have signed up to volunteer or
plan to volunteer, you MUST have the volunteer packet filled out and returned
to the Crisis Center. If you need
a copy of the packet, let us know and we can get one to you or  you can drop by
their office and pick one up! Our
orientation will last about half of the day and will direct us on dealing with
the women and children in counseling.
On October 30 we are going to have a Chicktime float
in the October Fest parade. We are
needing volunteers to help build and ride on the float. We are hoping to spread
the word about Chicktime and the Crisis Center. Also, we are going to help host a Thrift store garage sale
in their parking lot on October 30.
If you would like to help with either of these projects, please let us
know or sign up on the Chicktime calendar. We are going to need LOTS of Chicks to help us out!! SO, get your pink shirts on and pitch
in!!
Check out our Calendar!! It is getting full with lots of fun things to do and help
make a difference!
Special Request!!!
Our hearts our going out
to the Crisis Center Mission! They
are a wonderful organization that is a life line for many women and children in
their darkest hour. The sl ow economy has really hit them hard financially and
to make matters worse the number of clients they help is on the rise. They do
not want to turn anyone away. They
are reaching out to friends and family asking for their help with the
Samaritans Heart Campaign. By
agreeing to help all you have to do is pledge $20 a month for the next year. It is a small amount that can make a
HUGE difference. If you would rather make a one-time donation instead that is
great too! Every penny helps and
no amount is too small (or too big!!!)
If you would like a pledge card, please let us know and we will mail one
to you or you can mail your donation to them! After you have signed up, they
will mail a monthly reminder to you...How easy is that?!
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Chicktime RGV is looking for event volunteers and contributors for our fall events. We are also looking for a chapter Publicist and Historian. The Publicist will assist in getting the word out for monthly events and helping to recruit new volunteers. The Historian will take pictures while at events and co-author the monthly newsletter. Please contact Ann Rodriguez or Natalie Basham if you are interested in either of these roles.
Fall calendar:
September - Mural/Family Room decoration
October - Fall Festival/Halloween party
November - Christmas crafts and ornaments
Please contact Natalie Basham for more information:
nova_nm@yahoo.com
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Chicktime San Marcos has an online account set up. Contact Lora Williams for that information. For every 4 women our chapter signs up, we get one free ticket! ALL Chicks from ALL chapters are invited to join us for this fabulous event!!!
Payment is due by Sept. 17 for this special.
Please contact Lora Williams for more information: wlorakc324@yahoo.com Children's Homes News:
Chicktime San Marcos is moving forward! Judge Raul A. Gonzalez and staff blessed the girls and boys at Central Texas children's home in July. The theme was your future (Jeremiah 29:11) The kids received a new view of God through the encouraging words of Judge Gonzalez. One of the kids was surprised to see a Judge care so much about their well being. We are so blessed to have the opportunity to connect with great men and women of God. One of the house parents at the home shared her thoughts with me, I think it sums up the day! "The girls enjoyed getting pampered, they had their nails painted and their hair curled, then they also had the treat of painting a denim bag, some of the girls really got messy with this before they had their nails done. While the boys enjoyed a basketball camp, they learned drills like dribbling and fancy dribbling. Even the Judge joined the boys with all of the drills. Then the boys and the Judge learned how to make different paper airplanes and then they flew them to see how far theirs would go. While all of this was going the children were able to snack on a variety of snacks, just looking and listening I wasn't sure who was having more fun the kids or the adults." ( Sally Goodnight)
Keep Chicktime San Marcos in your prayers as we continue to build our team
Lora Williams
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On August 21st,
Chicktime- San Antonio had the privilege to play Bunco with the girls at St.
PJ's. The activity was hosted by a group
of ladies who over 15 years ago had friendships blossom because of the game! The morning began with a
blessing over the girls and their house parents.
Human bingo was played as an icebreaker which
allowed for the girls and Chicktime volunteers to mingle and laugh together. Chocolate bars with
hot pink bows were given out as prizes. The girls were then split up into their Bunco teams and went to
their assigned tables covered in hot pink table cloths and fuzzy pens for the girls to use. Instructions
were explained to the girls and staff who participated and even some of the Chicktime volunteers. A copy
of the instructions were also left on each table, but we had volunteers "posted" at each of the eight
card tables for extra help and encouragement. The girls caught on fast. Cheers and screams were heard
throughout the gym. After about 45
minutes of play, the girls were treated to an assortment of snacks
while prizes were handed out for the most Buncos, most games won, and least games won! A circle up
name- game was played to wind us down and a prayer shared to closeour time together. Every girl and staff person were given a
hot pink "goodie" bag with nail polish, lip gloss and pink dice and fuzzy
pen to play Bunco on their own.
Special thanks to our August
Chick leaders: Kendra Barnes, Janet Irwine, Laura Najvar, Stepanie Parker, Carolyn Burek, Cathy Bohne, and Nancy Persyn.
Join us next month on September
18th, as we learn about healthy eating and do a little Zumba dancing with Chick leader, Kelly
Vizzone.
Blessings and gratitude,
Diane Godwin and Donnette Tyler
And
whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving
thanks to God and the Father by him. (Colossians 3:17)
Chicktime San Antonio Schedule: 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 |
Bobbie's Sisterhood Blog
Evoke Her Beauty
Posted: August 18, 2010 from Bobbie Houston in Sydney .
Look up "evoke" in the dictionary and it says "To bring or recall to the conscious mind." Search for "evoke" in the bible and you find (in Ephesians 5, Message) the most magnificent of statements... "Christ's love makes the church whole. His words evoke her beauty. Everything He does and says is designed to bring the best out of her".
These verses also speak of The Church, in context of a beautiful bride being prepared to one day stand alongside her Saviour King. Heaven delights in this analogy and people who have felt and experienced the warmth of this reality delight also. But let's never forget that those who (sadly) position themselves as "enemies" of this same Saviour, will also position themselves as enemies of His bride. They will never delight or be enthused about her... To them she is an equal threat, no matter how kind and gracious she (continually) shows herself to be.
All I know friends, is that this magnificent Saviour King (aka Jesus)... who has done this world no harm, who came to bring life and hope, who laid his flawless life down in exchange for our flawed lives... delights in His bride. She may not (yet) be perfect, she may not (yet) have all her wedding garments adorned, she may not (yet) understand her full authority in the Oneness she shares with her 'Heavenly Groom', but SHE IS THE APPLE OF HIS EYE. This life has an eternal factor attached, and no groom who truly "cherishes" his bride allows anyone to touch her in a harmful way without consequence.
I pray that as His bride (the genuine Christ-centered Church ) continues to emerge on the earth, as she comes into full view, as her gracious "touch" is felt by broken, hurting, searching humanity... that she will also know that the One who adores her, will never allow anything to ultimately harm her.
Allow His Words to evoke (bring and recall to your conscious mind) all you are and are purposed to be... And as this Heavenly Groom so poignantly teaches, let's continue to love and pray for those who oppose, lets continue to choose the higher road, lets pray for one another (Eph 6) and lets continue to press on to fulfill His great commission of loving humanity into the saving arms of Heaven above.
Evoke... What a word! (Thanks Paul and Ephesians)
Love, Bobbie
An ever grateful Chicktime Smalltown is enjoying sharing our lives with the beautiful girls of Big Springs Ranch for Children. We continue to grow our relationships in both the monthly events and in our mentoring program, see the calendar at www.Chicktime.com and may you be blessed.
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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