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CISV Pittsburgh - Newsletter
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February 2015
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Welcome New Subscribers!
CHAPTER MEETING - Newcomers Welcome!
Sunday, February 1, 2015, 3:00-4:30pm
East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 2nd Floor
**AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT OUT BY 2PM IF THE WEATHER MAKES DRIVING CONDITIONS UNSAFE.
2015-16 TRAVEL PROGRAMS
LIMITED POSITIONS AVAILABLE  Applications are still being accepted for
the following programs:
Step Up - Alsace, France (15 yrs old) Interchange - Madrid (12-13 yrs old, male)
Village - Indonesia (11 yrs. old)
Youth Meeting - Philadelphia (14-15 yrs old)
Please visit our website to learn more about the available programs and how to apply!
BEER TASTING AND PIZZA PARTY
When: February 8, 2015 - 4:00-7:00pm  Where: Sharp Edge Beer Emporium
Cost: $70 adults / $15 juniors
One of our favorite fundraisers, this event includes raffle prizes, three-course dinner with beer pairings for adults and pizza party for juniors.
CISV PITTSBURGH REPRESENTS at CanExUs
Our very own JB Vice President, Charlie Wolfson, attended JB North's Regional Workshop, CanExUs. Take a look at his update and photos from what looks like an amazing weekend!
CMU - TECHNOLOGY IN THE COMMUNITY
CISV Pittsburgh has been chosen to participate in a CMU program that will include a student consultant for the 2015 spring semester. This individual will work with us to increase our ability to utilize technology (website, data base, event planning) in order to meet our mission.
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TAKE ACTION IN YOUR CHAPTER
Our all-volunteer organization requires everyone to donate their time to ensure that CISV Pittsburgh continues to provide opportunities for local students as well as to host local programs. Please take the time to decide what your gifts are and how you can help!
CISV PITTSBURGH PROFILES WANTED
If you are interested in participating in a survey that will be used on our website, social media and promotional materials, please complete the survey. Thank you!
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!
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2015 DELEGATES AND FAMILIES Nancy Wolfson will be emailing all 2015 delegates with instructions on forms and requirements for travel with CISV USA. If you have any questions, please contact her via email at: nawpgh@aol.com.
ANNUAL COOKIE BAKE!
When: March 21, 2015
Where: Pittsburgh Mennonite Church
2018 South Braddock Avenue
Details coming soon!
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 Selection Mini Camp was an amazing success, thanks to the unwavering support of so many people. To Amy, Megan, Nancy and all the rest of the panelist volunteers and chaperones, we thank you!
 The JB Board helped to facilitate great activities at Selection, and also took the time to mentor this year's Junior Counselor applicants. Great job, as always! |
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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
Cathy Bubash
secretary
Nancy Wolfson insurance chairperson
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Dighan Kelly
jb president
Charlie Wolfson
jb vice president & national junior board of trustees
Drew Klein
jb treasurer
Max Rogow
jb historian & national mini camp committee
Nancy Golio adult jb advisor & national jb advisor
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EVENTS
CALENDAR
February 1
Chapter Meeting
February 8
Beer Tasting &
Pizza Party
February 15
Deadline to return all unfilled 2015 programs
February 26
Executive &
JB Board Meeting
March 1
Chapter Meeting
March 14-15
Local Leadership Training
(Leaders, JC delegate & Seminar delate)
March 21
Annual Cookie Bake
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