CISV Pittsburgh - Newsletter
January 2015
ChapterNews:
H A P P Y   N E W   Y E A R  2 0 1 5 !

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO APPLY FOR
2015-16 PROGRAMS!
Deadline is December 31, 2014
Please visit our website to learn more about our programs and how to apply.
Applications will still be accepted after the deadline for unfilled programs.  There are only a few spots remaining.  Apply now!

CHAPTER MEETING
When: Sunday, January 4 (3:00pm - 4:30pm)
Where: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 2nd floor
Supply drive for our Backpack Project!  We are accepting donations of gently used/new backpacks and supplies for children of AJAPO refugee families. LEARN MORE!

SELECTION MINI CAMP
When: January 10-11, 2015
Where: Family Retreat Center
Cost:  $85
All applicants must attend and parent(s) must attend the orientation on Saturday.  It will include interviews and activities run by the JC applicants. All JBers are encouraged to attend to help participate in the selection process. The mini camp is a great way for newcomers to learn about CISV.  Invite a friend!  
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 Jennifer regarding current opportunities and requirements for chapter families.


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 is welcoming new families this month. CISV families are needed to accompany them to a museum or fun, Pittsburgh outing!
Contact Elaine Hyder to see how you can help!

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

UNITED WAY
Does your employer offer United Way campaign contributions?  If so, please consider CISV Pittsburgh (contributor #731) as your recipient.  Thank you!

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: 
Beer Tasting and Pizza Party
February 8, 2015
The Sharp Edge in Pittsburgh will be opening their doors for another amazing dinner for CISV Pittsburgh. Registration will start soon, so mark your calendars!


The very first international conference will welcome all CISV Chapters to Oslo, Norway in August of 2015.  Check out the website and infopack! 

 InThanks:
 

Thank you to all that helped support CISV Pittsburgh at the Ten Thousand Villages fundraiser and dinner at Max & Erma's! Your support is greatly appreciated!


A big shout out to our JB President, 
Dighan Kelly, who worked very hard on the planning for the Regional Mini Camp!  We welcomed over 80 participants from the East-MidWest Region and had an amazing time!  

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 31
Program Application Deadline

January 4
Chapter Meeting

January 10-11
Selection Mini Camp

February 1
Chapter Meeting

February 8
Beer Tasting &
Pizza Party

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