CISV Pittsburgh - Newsletter
December 2014
ChapterNews:
Welcome new subscribers!

NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FOR
2015-16 PROGRAMS
Deadline is December 31, 2014
Please visit our website to learn more about our programs and how to apply!

CHAPTER MEETING
When: Sunday, December 7 (3:00pm - 4:30pm)
Where: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 2nd floor
Includes adult and JB meetings and activities!

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES FUNDRAISER 
When: Tuesday, December 9 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Where: 5824 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill

EAST-MIDWEST   
REGIONAL MINI CAMP
December 19-21, 2014
(Includes Northeast Ohio, Columbus,
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Chapters)
REGISTER BY DECEMBER 1 AND RECEIVE A CUSTOM RMC T-SHIRT! All JB members and 2015 interested applicants are encouraged to attend!  Deadline is December 12!
CISV PITTSBURGH PROFILES WANTED
If you are interested in participating in a survey that will be used on our website and in promotional materials, please complete the following survey. Thank you!
 
WhatYouCanDo: 
TAKE ACTION IN YOUR CHAPTER
Please read a letter from the President regarding current opportunities.


GIANT EAGLE GIFT CARD PROGRAM
Consider becoming a new subscriber to our Giant Eagle Gift Card fundraiser or increase your current subscription.  CISV Pittsburgh earns $5 for every $100 sold. Your purchases made over $3000 for our chapter just last year! Print a flyer now! 

CISV FAMILIES:  HELP AJAPO
AJAPO refugee resettlement agency will be welcoming four new families to the area in the next two months. CISV families are needed to accompany them to a museum or fun, Pittsburgh outing!  If you are interested in helping with this Mosaic Project, contact Amy at araslevich@gmail.com.

AJAPO is also taking donations of furniture or household items. Contact them to schedule a pick up at (412) 391-4985.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
CISV Pittsburgh attended a forum of local businesses who support their employee's community involvement.  If you work for any one of the following companies, check with your HR department to see how your dedication is appreciated!
Highmark      EQT     BNY Mellon    American Eagle Outfitters
ComingSoon: 
2015 Selection Mini Camp
January 10-11, 2015
All program applicants must attend the camp. It will include activities by JC applicants, delegate interviews and Parent Orientation. Please email if you have any questions!

 InThanks:

 

To all the volunteers and donors who gave their time and treasure to make this year's Annual Pasta Dinner a success, THANK YOU!

Several families attended our fundraiser at Max & Erma's. Thank you for your continued support!

Recruitment to CISV is a year-round activity!
If you know a family who might be interested in CISV,
please forward this email (see link below)
and suggest they subscribe.

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CISV Pittsburgh

Jennifer Burns
president

Amy Raslevich
vice president

Dawn Gull
treasurer

Rick Rogow
risk manager

Cathy Bubash
secretary

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Dighan Kelly
jb president

Charlie Wolfson
jb vice president &
national junior board
of trustees

Samantha Eppinger
jb secretary

Drew Klein
jb treasurer

Max Rogow
jb historian &
national mini
camp committee

Nancy Golio
adult jb advisor &
national jb advisor

EVENTS
CALENDAR


December 4
Exec and JB Board Mtg

December 7
Chapter Meeting

December 9
Ten Thousand Villages Fundraiser

December 19-21
Regional Mini Camp

December 31
Program Application Deadline

January 4
Chapter Meeting

January 10-11
Selection Mini Camp

More Info

Email CISV Pittsburgh

CISV USA Website

CISV International Website

2015-16
Program Flyer

CISV Pittsburgh Informational Flyer

CISV Documentary

CISV Norway Village Documentary