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Chicktime
Contact Info
Chicktime Boerne
cslopez55@yahoo.com
Chicktime Canyon Lake
Lori Rhodes
lori@mlrhodes.com
Chicktime
Cooking for a Cause
P.J. Oliver
pjoliver123@yahoo.com
Chicktime Concho Pearls
(San Angelo)
Denise Gonzalez
deniseg97@hotmail.com
Chicktime Denton
Amber Watkins
amberlynnw22@yahoo.com
Chicktime Encourage
Smithson Valley
Beth Ann Erhardt
erhardt5@aol.com
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Tejeda
Diane Godwin
dgodwin831@sbcglobal.net
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 Greetings!
Pursue your passion...
What exactly does that mean? I have had several men, mostly in convenience stores, really like me after reading the front of my shirt.... and then turn a little red when I show them the back. I have also learned to no longer leave my Chicktime cards in the little display racks in public places... after receiving a call from a man looking for a date... I decided leaving my cards out for the general public probably wasn't the best idea. And then there was the problem we had with spam when we first rolled out the Chicktime website many years ago... most of my emails went into spam filters due to 'adult content'.
Sadly... a huge population in this world equates passion with Chicks coming together as something less than pure. But we are busting that image as we come together in powerful ways as women of passion pursing our burning desire to empower the weak and broken in our society to stand tall and discover their own passions.
Ultimately, our purpose in life comes down to our passion. Who do our hearts break for... and what unique skills do we possess to help them.
Sometimes we forget that God is funny. The shirts and the mission statement could actually be construed in the way some in our society see it... but it opens their eyes and gets their attention... it turns their wiry grins into softened smiles and brings a warm glow to their eyes. Our little pink shirts (we have grey shirts for men now too!) are doing a powerful job in raising awareness for what we will no longer stand for, injustice and unfair disadvantages.
I like the quote I heard last month from one of our Chicktime friends that said, "We are changing the world, one pink shirt at at time."
Joyfully,
Lori Rhodes
Chicktime Founder
P.S. If you have an idea to change the world, let us help you! Contact me at lori@mlrhodes.com
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Announcing Matching Grant
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Chicktime National Executive Board
pictured from left to right: Jennifer Clarke, Terri Watts, Lori Rhodes
(Mike Rhodes not pictured)
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It is with great pleasure that we announce the NEW FOR 2011
Chicktime Matching Grant. Each Chicktime chapter qualifies to receive from Chicktime National up to $1000 in matching grant money.
So look our for opportunities from your local chapter to tap into this awesome new resource.
If you are reading this and would like to be considered as a candidate for starting your own Chicktime chapter, please contact info@chicktime.com and let's talk.
Chicktime National exists to partner with and empower passionate people seeking to make their world better. For more information about Chicktime, see article below titled, "What is Chicktime National"
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The following was submitted by Colleen Douglass from the Chicktime San Antonio chapter...
In December, I held a jewelry party for Aid Through Trade (ATT), a 'fair trade' company founded 17 years ago by my dear friend Damian Jones. ATT imports jewelry, scarves, & bags from tribes of women in Nepal and Vietnam. Damian was a Peace Corp volunteer in Nepal for 7 years. When he returned to the states, he founded ATT to continue to help the lives of the people that he came to love and respect. The women artisans are paid a fair wage, have healthy working conditions and training. He has made a difference in the lives of thousands of women and children since 1993.
My open house was a huge success, so now I am looking for a few outlets here in Texas to sell these items and expand the reach of ATT. I hope to hold another open house this spring, to further introduce these lovely wares to San Antonio and South Texas.
Currently, ATT is located in Maryland. They offer their items exclusively at trade shows in NY City and on the east coast. It is also possible to order by calling their offices directly. For more info, contact me colleendouglas@sbcglobal.net. And keep an eye out for more information regarding Colleen's next open house!
Be a Global Girlfriend
 Last month's newsletter challenged us to make a difference in one woman's life. To begin the New Year we chose to assist a beautiful entrepreneur from Rwanda. Her name is Anastasie Mukashyaka.
Anastasie established a business in her hometown selling food, charcoal and timber. She is the mother of five children and works hard every day to provide for their basic needs. A simple $850 loan will allow her to expand her business so she can help pay for her children's schooling.
In the month of January, $125 was contributed toward Anastasie's loan. We still need to raise $725. So follow your heart this Valentine's day and follow the link to the World Vision Microfinance Chicktime group below and make a difference in another woman's life.
CHICKTIME GLOBAL REMINDERS:
Donate NOW to a woman run business in a foreign country: World Vision Microfinance Chicktime group.
We would also like to encourage you to check out the Women of Vision website and learn more about a chapter in your area. Women of Vision
Help us advocate in 2011 for new laws to protect women and children globally by emailing us at info@chicktime.com. By joining us, you will receive news about laws and talking points to discuss by phone with your senators and congressmen as well as opportunities to advocate in person.
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Chicktime Austin is celebrating our One Year Anniversary and we are anxiously awaiting our Home Sweet Home BBQ gathering at the Texas Baptist Children's Home. On Saturday January 29th, Chicktime Austin along with all our volunteers, family and friends will enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner by Poke Jo's, play games, enjoy craft making and smile pretty for the photo booth by "Say Cheese". It promises to be a fun family event to remember.
Chicktime Austin is also putting the finishing touches on our events and volunteer opportunities for 2011-2012 year. In early February, we will visit Caritas of Austin on February 10th and are set for manicures with the young ladies from the TBCH on Saturday February 12th. For updates on all our activities, please check the website often.
If you are looking for gifts for a girl friend, sister, your mother, or a Valentine's Day gift check out the beautiful silver heart pendant at www.silverzeal.com. Alejandro Salazar owner of Silver Zeal is generously donating 40% of the proceeds from the sale of the pendants to Chicktime Austin.
To learn more about Chicktime Austin email us at
Chicktimeaustin@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook
Upcoming Events
(click on the links below to register)
February 10, 2011: Chicktime Austin Caritas
February 12, 2011: Chicktime Austin at Texas Baptist Children's Home
February 12, 2011: Mobile Loaves and Fishes Food Collection
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Chicktime Boerne is now signing up women for its roster. Christina Paiz is excited to finally bring Chicktime to the Children of Meadowlands! Look for the announcement of the Chicktime Boerne Chapter in next months newsletter.
To sign up for invitations to Chicktime Boerne events or find out more, please contact Christina for more information at cslopez55@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Events
(click on the date to register)
Tuesday, February 15th: Chicktime Boerne Kick-off!
Saturday, March 5, 2011: First program at Meadowlands!
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Kicking off a Healthy New Year at New Life!
 Shannon Dyer, Nancy Pappas and Kelly Vizzone
On Saturday, January 8th, an energetic group of ladies and girls gathered at New Life Children's Center for a morning focused on our health! Kelly Vizzone shook up the morning with her Zuumba talent, Nancy Pappas brought us down again with her soothing yoga and Shannon Dyer shared information with us related to what we are putting in our bodies! Kelly also supplied a very healthy and yummy snack - yogurt parfaits! The New Life girls had a blast shaking it in Zuumba and stretchin' it out in yoga. They love food and the yogurt was a lovely treat! They were very interested in the food facts and many tried hummus for the first time in Shannon's program.
"You realize, don't you, that you are the temple of God, and God himself is present in you? No one will get by with vandalizing God's temple, you can be sure of that. God's temple is sacred-and you, remember, are the temple." 1 Cor 3:16 (The Message)
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Next month, the SV Encourage teenage girls will be leading Chicktime Canyon Lake on February 12th. We plan to share in several "encouraging" events with the girls! Check out our link below to register. We hope you will come out and play with us!
Volunteer Needs at New Life
New Life is in need of surrogate parents to attend the ARDS intake and exit meetings that the girls have at Trinity Charter School. Normally the girls' parents are the advocates, but since most of them are not allowed contact, we use surrogates. Meetings are held during the day each Wednesday. Surrogates can also tutor their girl one on one during the school day.
We have had one person volunteer as a librarian, but could use another to share the responsibility. Each person is needed 2 days each month on Thursday. Help is needed during the school day for the girls to check out library books and to help reshelve books. We have a computerized check out system.
Lisa needs helps in the Point Store for 1 1/2 hours each Thursday afternoon...can you cover one day each month?
UPCOMING DATES
(click on the event below to register)
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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Chicktime Concho Pearls is moving to a quarterly schedule at its children's home, but is open to other opportunities in the community. If you know of a need or you are called to serve a need in the community and would like to involve this Chicktime chapter, please contact Denise Gonzalez at deniseg97@hotmail.com.
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Chicktime Cooking for a Cause
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Cooking is off to an exciting year! We have committed to raise $5000 for CASA of Central Texas and we need your help!! Our strategy is to expand our cooking efforts to include restaurants, bakeries, caterers, and any other culinary avenues to raise money for CASA. If you have a connection with someone in the food industry in Central Texas that might be interested in helping abused children, let us know. For example: we have purchased a few cases of cookbooks from a local chef at cost and are selling them to raise money; a local bakery has volunteered to sell 'cupcakes for CASA' and donate a portion of the proceeds one day each month; we have a local baker who is hosting a cooking class with all proceeds going to CASA. We are open to all creative options and no $$ amount is too low or too high!
We are also hosting monthly tours to learn more about CASA of Central Texas and their work! To find out more about how to register for a tour, click the following link: CASA Voices Tour
For more information about the tours or to hook us up with new culinary avenues, please email us at info@chicktime.com
To order desserts or have a meal catered by PJ (with all proceeds going towards CASA) please contact PJ directly at pjoliver123@yahoo.com
To learn more about CASA visit their website at http://www.casacentex.org/
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Hearts innertwined
Girls and leaders alike were looking forward to January 22nd's Chicktime Corpus Christi! We had a fun project to share with the girls. As the girls joined us, we were thrilled to see a couple of the girls proudly sporting their Chicktime t-shirts we had presented to them at Christmas.
 As we demonstrated the "gift-wrapped" candy bars, the girls got so caught up in picking out Valentine - themed papers & stickers that they totally ignored the refreshments that are usually a big hit. We let them choose papers and ribbons to cover Hershey's chocolate, Reese's Peanut butter cups or Kit-Kat bars to give as Valentine's treats to someone special. The hesitancy that always accompanies learning a new skill was soon dispelled as the girls completed each "gift" and tackled a couple more! Everyone is looking forward to coming together again next month on February 19th for our next fun time together.
For more information on serving with Chicktime Corpus Christi, please contact Carolina Sizemore at lovepazazdance@yahoo.com. For information on the Bokenkamp Children's Center, please click on Bokenkamp Children's Center.
Upcoming Dates
(click on the date below to register)
Saturday, February 19th - Activity TBA
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To find out more about the Nelson Children's Center, please click on the link below or contact Rebekah Poling, Volunteer Coordinator, at 940-484-8232 x303. The Nelson Children's Center
Upcoming Dates
(click on any event below to register)
Saturday, February 19, 2011 - Arts and Crafts! Saturday, March 19, 2011 - Hair and Make-Up Fun! Saturday, April 16, 2011 - Nutrition and Yoga! Saturday, May 21, 2011 - The Theater!
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Encourage Tejeda
What an awesome "Encourage-Tejeda" evening!
It was the biggest turn out yet! 36 girls!!
 Ashleigh Pepper, youth director from Hope Arise, lead the girls in some team building activities. The girls then divided into 3 smaller groups and had some discussion time about their relationship with God and ways to strengthen it... after some quiet time with God, the girls passed the Christ candle and were given the opportunity to pray quietly or aloud.
Everyone had a great time. I heard from a couple of girls that the "quiet time with God" was their favorite part. Thank you Ashleigh for leading and encouraging our girls in their walk with God and their relationships with each other.
We are looking forward to next months gathering at Hannah Godwin's house. Our guest leader will be Channel Maze who will share her experience and teach us the joy of serving the homeless.
Donnette Tyler and Diane Godwin
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Chicktime Hope desires to bring together women who are already leading or serving in charitable orgranizations that help others. We are in the process of getting their events on the calendar so that everyone can take part in those areas in which they feel called! You can also see what Chicktime Hope is up to by visiting their group page on the Chicktime website! |
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Chicks in Charge!
On January 15th, Chicktime Palestine and our friends from Buffalo Karate, hosted a self defense class. Thomas and Candace and all the folks from Buffalo Karate were very patient and kind as our group had a wide age range. Thomas started with stretches to warm us up and then went directly to basic kicks and punches. After a short break, the self defense lesson began.
Our chicks had lots of fun. And I must say, it felt a bit empowering. Thomas reminded us that we were by no means "experts" in self defense and that it would take lots of practice and repetition to to remember what to do in such a situation.
Thank you Buffalo Karate, Candace and Thomas. We had a great time!
HELP!
Due to unforseen circumstances, we are looking for a leader for Feb 18th. For more info please contact Amy @ 903-391-9722 or Tracy @ 903-948-4010. For info on other upcoming events, see the links below or check us out on chicktime.com.
Thrift Store Fun
Wednesday is the day we work in the thrift store. We are usually there from 9-12. Love to have your help!
Spring Fundraiser!
April 2nd is Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, a first annual fundraiser for Anderson County Crisis Center. Ask us how you can help! It will be all men in red high heel shoes walking from Ryan's Steakhouse to the Mall. We are really looking forward to seeing our husbands, dads and friends involved in this effort!
Upcoming Dates
(click on the event to register)
February 19, 2011: We need a leader!
March 26, 2011: TBA
April 16, 2011: TBA
May 21, 2011: We need a leader!
Service Reminder
At our orientation we challenged each other to sign up at least 5 people a piece for The Good Samaritan Project!!! The race is on and we will give the winner their pick from our Chicktime Merchandise! The Crisis Center is truly a life line for many women and children in their darkest hour. We 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 directly to the Crisis Center at 313 W. Debard, Palestine, TX 75801. After you have signed up, they will mail a monthly reminder to you... How easy is that?! Remember also, that Donnie would love to come speak to any church groups, etc. just let him no where and when! 903-723-5858
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Exciting News and Opportunity to Get Involved
Chicktime RGV would like to thank the winter guests at the Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort in Mission Texas for their very generous donations. Don and Jeni Wilson, managers of the park, have been instrumental in collecting these donations! Another generous donor from the park is offering her handmade jewelry as gifts to those who donate to the children's home. Look for posters at the Arts and Crafts show of Feb. 13th or contact Karen Jantz for more information. info@chicktime.com
Sunny Days Ahead
 Rain, Rain go away, come again another day. That is the nursery rhyme that kept running through my mind the day we were scheduled to be with the children at the RGV Children's Home! We had planned a fun-filled adventure at El Charco Nature Preserve where the children would have an afternoon filled with fresh air, wildlife and unique experiences that only mother nature can provide. Unfortunately, the Texas Tropics were not so tropical that day. Since we didn't want to risk the children getting chilled due to the constant drizzle and frequent rains in 40 degree temperatures, we decided to postpone the adventure. In February we have another outdoor adventure planned at the Gladys Porter Zoo. We are all praying for this event and that we will be blessed with the kind of winter weather South Texas is famous for: sunny with temperatures in the 70's!
Please contact Tamara Sanchez
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Chicktime San Marcos is busy getting their events scheduled for 2011! Do you live in the San Marcos area and is God calling you to share those gifts that He has divinely given to YOU? Lora Williams would love to have you on her team! Please contact her at wlorakc324@yahoo.com.
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Are you ready for some FOOTBALLLLLLLLL???!!!!
 
Our sisters at St.Pjs Children's home and the Chicktime crew were! Our San Antonio Chick, Patty Rittiman, organized and led us in a fun game of Powderpuff football. What a great way to get us all in the "superbowl" spirit!
Of course, every well thought out plan must have a back-up, so when the rain set in early Saturday morning, the "plan" was moved indoors to the gym.. and it worked out great! A little rain won't dampen our spirit!
Patty, donned her "ref" attire, taught the girls several football terms and referee calls. That chick knows her football! Prizes/candy were given out to the girls who could answer Patty's football trivia questions. The girls divided up into 4 different teams and had a blast making up their own "plays" and "moving the ball down the field"!
 
Thanks so much to Patty for sharing her love of football and her heart for Christ with all of us Chicks! And thanks to all the volunteers that came out that cold, rainy morning!
We are looking forward to February when the girls will be pampered with hair and skin care treatments.
Many Blessings,
Annette, Donnette, Diane
1 John 4:19 "We love, because God first loved us".
Chicktime San Antonio Schedule:
(click on the underlined events to register)
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A big thank you this month to Rebecca Buckner and her Sunday School girls who led us in our Valentine Card Making Chicktime event. The girls also got to decorate heart-shaped rice krispy treats, and eat them! Yum.
We would like to share a heart-felt note from a fellow Chicktime member who has been blessed by serving the girls of Big Springs:
I am so sorry I will not be able to attend or participate on Saturday, but I pledge my thoughts and prayers for safe travel, beautiful moments of sharing and treasured memories. The girl's faces still flash before me like a video of their brief time in my home; their sweet voices talking and singing still echo in my mind - they are precious and unforgettable. Thanks for all you've done to enrich and bless their young lives as they surely have blessed you and all those who have so generously given their time.
God is good and He will surely bless your efforts this Saturday! Jan
God Bless you all and we hope you can join us for any Smalltown event this year!
Big Springs Ranch for Children
Events Calendar
(click on underlined date below to register)
Teacher Appreciation Project
Leaders: Rachel Hesse and JoAnna Walker
March 26, 2011
Purity Talk for High School Girls led by Wanda Wilard
Making Books and Veggie Tales for younger girls led by Gaye Morris
Graduation Activities
Need Leaders for June 25, July 23, and August 27. Please contact Gaye with your ideas!
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
Big Springs Ranch for Children
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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! If you would like to tour Krause and find out more about Chicktime Katy, email info@chicktime.com.
St. Judes
This wonderful children's home in the Smithson Valley area would love to have a Chicktime group serve their children. Please email info@chicktime.com to learn more. 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 leadership retreat each fall and Discover Chicktime events throughout the year.
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.
Please visit our website www.chicktime.com for more details and contact
info@chicktime.com to set up a visit to learn more about how we can help you!
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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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