Newsletter

September 20th, 2013

Congratulations to the New Board Members

Director: Mary Zurawski

Mary graduated with a degree in Business Management. She has worked in various roles in Information Technology, but found her niche in Project Management. She graduated from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in 2010 with an MBA in International Business. Upon graduation, she was promoted to Senior Manager of the Enterprise Project Management Office for Discover Financial Services.

Treasurer: Greg Palubicki

Greg is a CPA by profession (40 + years). He is a Partner in Givens & Barnes, CPA firm, and primarily does work in small businesses, non-profits & proficient in tax law. He holds a BS degree from St Joseph's College and a Masters degree from De Paul. He has worked as a volunteer for many years and has done pro-bono work for non profits in legal /social assistance.

COVE Updates

The Dormitory was completed in the Spring (2013) and the girls moved in in June. Funding for the water tanks has been successful and construction will begin soon. As you may recall, there was a shortage of water during the drought last fall. This addition of 2 water tanks will be a great assistance.

Trivia Night

When: Saturday, October 12, 2013 - Doors open at 6:00 pm.

Where: St. Mary of Vernon Parish Center

236 US Hwy 45, Indian Creek, IL

Cost: Advance Registration (before Oct. 6th)

$10 per person / $8 Students (12+ with ID)

Registration at the Door

$15 per person / $12 Students (12+ with ID)

Visit www.covealliance.org for details and to print your registration form.

Trivia Night reservations can be made after masses in the Narthex at St. Mary of Vernon the weekends of September 28/29 and October 5/6.

COVE is currently looking for volunteers for Trivia Night. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Darlene Frantonius at darlenefrantonius@covealliance.org

Vernon Hills HS at St. Jerome COVE Center

This summer, Dr. Ellen Cwick, along with staff and students of VHHS, visited the St. Jerome COVE Center. This is a tribute to their continued partnership with COVE Alliance.

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During their stay at the COVE campus, they worked hard painting the new dormitory, visiting village schools, and the homes and families of the sponsored children. They also conducted a workshop for both the COVE elementary teachers and teachers from the neighboring schools.

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They also presented clothes, school supplies, and other things that the children could use. The clothes came from the tailoring class at Vernon Hills High School and St. Theresa School in Palatine, IL.

Run for the COVE!

COUGARS will " RUN FOR THE COVE." The COVE Alliance, that is. The community is invited to join VHHS students and staff as they participate in the 5th annual Cougar Community 5K Classic and 1 Mile Walk.

Come on out to the Rust-Oleum Football Stadium on Sunday, October 6th where the 5K will start at 9:00 am and the 1 Mile Walk shortly after.

The Health and Wellness Committee is proud to be donating the race proceeds to the COVE Alliance.

Students that form a team of 10 or more and have a faculty sponsor with them get a reduced race fee of $10 down from $15.

For more information, Click Here.

Thanks to Highland Middle School

Highland Middle School has been fundraising for a Piggery for the children at the St. Jerome COVE center. The proceeds from the run/walk they held last Spring were over $6,000. Congratulations to Highland Middle School for a very successful fundraiser!

Quicklinks

In This Issue

New Board Members

COVE Updates

Trivia Night

VHHS at St. Jerome COVE Center

Run for the COVE

Thanks Highland Middle School

Get Involved!

SPONSOR A CHILD

Learn more....

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MAKE A DONATION

To make a donation via PayPal, please click the

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or mail your donation to:

COVE Alliance

P.O. Box 1051

Libertyville, IL 60048

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VOLUNTEER

We are always looking for volunteers. Special skills are not required - just a willingness to help the children of Uganda!

For more information or to volunteer, please e-mail

Darlene Frantonius.

Vision Statement

Our vision is of a world of hopeful, responsible human beings who respect human dignity and are in a position to sustain themselves and their families in the future.

For more information about

COVE Alliance,

please visit our website at:

www.covealliance.org

Sending Material to Uganda

Please note that all letters and gifts for the children should be sent directly to Uganda at the following address - please do NOT send registered mail as this requires significant travel to retrieve from the post office:

St. Jerome COVE Center Kapeeka

P.O. Box 72717

Kampala, Uganda

Please include the child's name and sponsorship number on the inside of the package. For further information, please refer to your "Guidelines for Sponsors".

Outreach

Want to hear more
about COVE Alliance?

We give presentations to groups, schools, churches, and Religious Education classes.

If you know of any schools, organizations, or churches that may want to hear more about COVE Alliance, please contact

Darlene Frantonius at

847-438-4780.

COVE USA Board

Executive Director

Father Hilary Muheezangango

Officers

Chairman, Bill Armstrong

Vice-Chair, Darlene Frantonius

Secretary, Sue Binetti*

Treasurer, Greg Palubicki

Directors

Tom Gaubatz Daniel Herdmann

Tom Jacobs* Frank Ruder*

Leonard Smith Valeri Werpetinski

Mary Zurawski

*re-elected for 2013-2015 term

Upcoming Events

Fundraiser Meeting

All Are Welcome!

Help us plan future events

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

7 pm

Board Meeting

All Are Welcome!

Monday, October 21st, 2013

7 pm

Gift Donation Cards

Give a gift to the special person in your life. Donate to COVE in their name to provide life saving food, water, healthcare and more to the children in Kapeeka, Uganda. A card indicating your donation will be provided to you for a minimum $10 donation.

Please contact

carolarmstrong@covealliance.org

to get your donation card.