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- June 18, 19, 2010
- Newly Elected Officers
- New Zone Designations
- New Mission Grants
- Ingathering Items Collected
- Mike Tanney
- Convention Minutes
- Servant Events
- Photos
33rd Biennial South Wisconsin District
LWML Convention
June 18 & 19, 2010
Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12
33rd Biennial South Wisconsin District
LWML Convention
June 18 & 19, 2010
Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12
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FINANCIAL SECRETARY______________
 Bonita “Bonnie” Sanders, Ripon
LWML Experience: (Society) President, Secretary, Christian Growth. (Zone) President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary. (District) Retreat Committee, Scholarship Committee, Leader Development Committee.
Church: Women’s Guild, Memorial Committee, Sunday School and VBS teacher, Building Committee, Money – counting team.
Community Service: English tutor, art presenter at elementary school, food pantry, Second Time Around Thrift Shop.
Personal: Enjoys gardening, reading and travel, has been on seven short-term mission trips.
Vision Statement: LWML means this to me: Mite boxes that meet our grants’ needs. Information of the LWML to every LCMS woman. Strengthening faith through study of God’s Word. Servant opportunities at every turn. Ingatherings with a special purpose. Occasions of motivation at rallies, retreats and conventions. Needs fulfilled with the help of God. Sisters in Christ wherever I go. (each boldface letter spells MISSIONS)
RECORDING SECRETARY_______________
 Jana Hoffman, Monona
LWML Experience: (Zone) President (appointed), (District) 2010 Convention Chair
Church: Evangelism and Stewardship Committee, Board of Education, Sunday School teacher
Community Service: Volunteer Oakwood Village East
Personal: Associate degree, legal secretary. Employed full time at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, office professional.
Vision Statement: My vision of the LWML is for this great organization to continue to grow and encompass ladies of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. As the women of the LWML grow in their faith, may they empower others to share their knowledge of Christ and His redeeming love. By providing a variety of opportunities to become involved within the LWML this allows women the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. The opportunities I've been given have been numerous and I want other ladies to gain this same excitement about the LWML. May God continue to bless the women of the LWML.
PASTORAL COUNSELOR____________________
 Rev. Thomas P. Gudmundson, Sheboygan
Education: Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Master of Divinity
LWML Experience: Pastoral Advisor, South Dakota, 1982-1984
Personal: Married 32 years. Pastor and Judy have four children.
Vision Statement: To encourage women to grow in their faith and service to God and His church, to inspire a growing mission mindedness among the women and congregations of the LCMS.
VICE PRESIDENT GOSPEL OUTREACH AND CHRISTIAN LIFE_______
 Beverly Lueder, Plymouth
LWML Experience: (Society) President, Treasurer. (Zone) Secretary. (District) Mission Trip Committee, Fall Retreat Committee.
Church: Telecare Ministry, Opening Church Envelope Committee, Special Education Director: VBS and Sunday School, Sunday School teacher.
Community Service: Sheboygan Area Chaplaincy Ministry: Board of Directors - Secretary/Treasurer, area nursing home, President of area nursing home auxiliary.
Personal: Former business owner, office manager, and administrative assistant. Has been on three MOST Ministries mission trips.
Vision Statement: My Vision is to involve more women in Bible study and help them realize how important they are in carrying out the Lord’s Great Commission as found in Matthew 28: 18-20. Prayer for missions and missionaries is priceless, our mites help to support so many missions, and participating in a mission trip either as a “goer” or a “sender” makes this all become live in a person’s heart. May the Lord help each of us to reach out beyond our comfort zone to share His love with others!
VICE PRESIDENT SERVANT RESOURCES______________
 Leitha Kraus, Pine River
LWML Experience: (Society) President, Secretary, Treasurer. (Zone) President, Christian Life Chairman, Member Development Chairman. (District) Mission Education Chairman, Retreat Committee, Structures Chairman.
Church: Treasurer, Stewardship Committee, Sunday School and VBS teacher, banner and quilt making.
Community Service: Second Time Around Thrift Shop, local garden club, EAA-Air Venture hospitality pavilion, Oshkosh.
Personal: Retired - maintains four Wisconsin insurance licenses: property, casualty, health and life.
Vision Statement: My vision for SWD LWML is to help every woman, who is a member of the SWD LCMS, learn about the mission work of the LWML; grow in her service to the Lord through LWML; and use her God given talents for the Lord’s work. Through prayer, and with God’s help and guidance, the SWD LWML can continue to reach out to others at home, in our neighborhoods and around the world. Through God’s grace, I pray each one of us will live in the Word and reach our full potential in service to Him.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY______________
Bonita “Bonnie” Sanders, Ripon
LWML Experience: (Society) President, Secretary, Christian Growth. (Zone) President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary. (District) Retreat Committee, Scholarship Committee, Leader Development Committee.
Church: Women’s Guild, Memorial Committee, Sunday School and VBS teacher, Building Committee, Money – counting team.
Community Service: English tutor, art presenter at elementary school, food pantry, Second Time Around Thrift Shop.
Personal: Enjoys gardening, reading and travel, has been on seven short-term mission trips.
Vision Statement: LWML means this to me: Mite boxes that meet our grants’ needs. Information of the LWML to every LCMS woman. Strengthening faith through study of God’s Word. Servant opportunities at every turn. Ingatherings with a special purpose. Occasions of motivation at rallies, retreats and conventions. Needs fulfilled with the help of God. Sisters in Christ wherever I go. (each boldface letter spells MISSIONS)
RECORDING SECRETARY_______________
Jana Hoffman, Monona
LWML Experience: (Zone) President (appointed), (District) 2010 Convention Chair
Church: Evangelism and Stewardship Committee, Board of Education, Sunday School teacher
Community Service: Volunteer Oakwood Village East
Personal: Associate degree, legal secretary. Employed full time at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, office professional.
Vision Statement: My vision of the LWML is for this great organization to continue to grow and encompass ladies of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. As the women of the LWML grow in their faith, may they empower others to share their knowledge of Christ and His redeeming love. By providing a variety of opportunities to become involved within the LWML this allows women the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. The opportunities I've been given have been numerous and I want other ladies to gain this same excitement about the LWML. May God continue to bless the women of the LWML.
PASTORAL COUNSELOR____________________
Rev. Thomas P. Gudmundson, Sheboygan
Education: Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Master of Divinity
LWML Experience: Pastoral Advisor, South Dakota, 1982-1984
Personal: Married 32 years. Pastor and Judy have four children.
Vision Statement: To encourage women to grow in their faith and service to God and His church, to inspire a growing mission mindedness among the women and congregations of the LCMS.
VICE PRESIDENT GOSPEL OUTREACH AND CHRISTIAN LIFE_______
Beverly Lueder, Plymouth
LWML Experience: (Society) President, Treasurer. (Zone) Secretary. (District) Mission Trip Committee, Fall Retreat Committee.
Church: Telecare Ministry, Opening Church Envelope Committee, Special Education Director: VBS and Sunday School, Sunday School teacher.
Community Service: Sheboygan Area Chaplaincy Ministry: Board of Directors - Secretary/Treasurer, area nursing home, President of area nursing home auxiliary.
Personal: Former business owner, office manager, and administrative assistant. Has been on three MOST Ministries mission trips.
Vision Statement: My Vision is to involve more women in Bible study and help them realize how important they are in carrying out the Lord’s Great Commission as found in Matthew 28: 18-20. Prayer for missions and missionaries is priceless, our mites help to support so many missions, and participating in a mission trip either as a “goer” or a “sender” makes this all become live in a person’s heart. May the Lord help each of us to reach out beyond our comfort zone to share His love with others!
VICE PRESIDENT SERVANT RESOURCES______________
Leitha Kraus, Pine River
LWML Experience: (Society) President, Secretary, Treasurer. (Zone) President, Christian Life Chairman, Member Development Chairman. (District) Mission Education Chairman, Retreat Committee, Structures Chairman.
Church: Treasurer, Stewardship Committee, Sunday School and VBS teacher, banner and quilt making.
Community Service: Second Time Around Thrift Shop, local garden club, EAA-Air Venture hospitality pavilion, Oshkosh.
Personal: Retired - maintains four Wisconsin insurance licenses: property, casualty, health and life.
Vision Statement: My vision for SWD LWML is to help every woman, who is a member of the SWD LCMS, learn about the mission work of the LWML; grow in her service to the Lord through LWML; and use her God given talents for the Lord’s work. Through prayer, and with God’s help and guidance, the SWD LWML can continue to reach out to others at home, in our neighborhoods and around the world. Through God’s grace, I pray each one of us will live in the Word and reach our full potential in service to Him.
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2010-12 SWD MISSION GRANTS
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No.
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Name & Summary/goal
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Amount
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Equipping and Training Deaf Leaders to Spread the Gospel.
To reach with Word & Sacrament the thousands of deaf people in the South Wisconsin area and beyond who do not believe in Jesus. To purchase equipment and software and train leaders to prepare and deliver sermons and devotions.
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$9,700
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SWD Prison Ministry.
Ministry to the incarcerated at the County Correctional Facility – South, Franklin WI
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$8,500
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3.
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Trinity/HOPE.
To more adequately meet the physical needs of the hungry children in our Lutheran schools in Haiti. This would feed 100 children each noon.
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$5,000
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Church Work Student Grant.
To assist church worker students at one of the synodical colleges or seminaries with funds to be used towards tuition and board by the Student Aid and Recruitment Committee.
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$30,000
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5.
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MOST Ministries Water Outreach Project.
Two short-term teams will share the gospel while building latrines and water filtration systems in developing countries for LCMS mission fields or national churches in partnership with LCMS.
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$5,740
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6.
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Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Food Bank.
The Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Food Bank provides basic grocery and personal care item needs for a wide-ranging student community being formed and educated to serve in pastoral and diaconal ministry for the Lord’s work in the church and the world.
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$15,000
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Concordia Theological Seminary Food and Clothing Co‑op, Fort Wayne.
To alleviate financial burdens placed on pastoral ministry and deaconess students while attending seminary by providing food, perishable and non-perishable items and personal care products to students and families.
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$15,000
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8.
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Seminary Training for Church Workers – Pakistan (POBLO)
Provide Theological and Mission Training for Twelve Church Workers to proclaim Christ in Pakistan to those who do not yet know Him and to plant new Christian congregations where presently there are none.
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$12,000
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9.
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Scholarships for Inner City Kids to Camp LuWiSoMo.
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$22,000
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10.
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Bibles, Hymnals, and Educational Materials for Kyrgyzstan.
To enhance Christian education and outreach in Kyrgyzstan.
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$5,200
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Production Costs for two SWD Lutheran Braille Worker Centers in Racine and Sheboygan.
To provide individuals with God’s Word in their own language and media.
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$6,000
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12.
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International Friendship Center – Madison (partial).
To make a difference in the lives of internationals by connecting them to life in the U.S. and life in Jesus Christ. Each year about 200 to 250 internationals have come the IFC seeking assistance in English and American culture and wanting friendship.
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$11,328.57
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Teaching Children as Christ Taught Us. (LSS&ES) (partial).
To provide special needs children from low-income un-churched families the opportunity of a Christian education at Lutheran Special School and Education Services. This would fund twelve $1,000 scholarships.
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$4,531.43
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Total District Grants (75% of Goal) |
$150,000 |
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National LWML Grants Portion (25% of Goal) |
$50,000 |
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Total Mite Goal for 2010-2012 |
$200,000 |
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2010-12 SWD MISSION GRANTS
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No.
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Name & Summary/goal
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Amount
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Equipping and Training Deaf Leaders to Spread the Gospel.
To reach with Word & Sacrament the thousands of deaf people in the South Wisconsin area and beyond who do not believe in Jesus. To purchase equipment and software and train leaders to prepare and deliver sermons and devotions.
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$9,700
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2.
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SWD Prison Ministry.
Ministry to the incarcerated at the County Correctional Facility – South, Franklin WI
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$8,500
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3.
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Trinity/HOPE.
To more adequately meet the physical needs of the hungry children in our Lutheran schools in Haiti. This would feed 100 children each noon.
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$5,000
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4.
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Church Work Student Grant.
To assist church worker students at one of the synodical colleges or seminaries with funds to be used towards tuition and board by the Student Aid and Recruitment Committee.
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$30,000
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5.
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MOST Ministries Water Outreach Project.
Two short-term teams will share the gospel while building latrines and water filtration systems in developing countries for LCMS mission fields or national churches in partnership with LCMS.
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$5,740
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6.
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Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Food Bank.
The Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Food Bank provides basic grocery and personal care item needs for a wide-ranging student community being formed and educated to serve in pastoral and diaconal ministry for the Lord’s work in the church and the world.
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$15,000
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7.
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Concordia Theological Seminary Food and Clothing Co‑op, Fort Wayne.
To alleviate financial burdens placed on pastoral ministry and deaconess students while attending seminary by providing food, perishable and non-perishable items and personal care products to students and families.
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$15,000
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8.
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Seminary Training for Church Workers – Pakistan (POBLO)
Provide Theological and Mission Training for Twelve Church Workers to proclaim Christ in Pakistan to those who do not yet know Him and to plant new Christian congregations where presently there are none.
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$12,000
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9.
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Scholarships for Inner City Kids to Camp LuWiSoMo.
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$22,000
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10.
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Bibles, Hymnals, and Educational Materials for Kyrgyzstan.
To enhance Christian education and outreach in Kyrgyzstan.
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$5,200
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11.
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Production Costs for two SWD Lutheran Braille Worker Centers in Racine and Sheboygan.
To provide individuals with God’s Word in their own language and media.
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$6,000
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12.
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International Friendship Center – Madison (partial).
To make a difference in the lives of internationals by connecting them to life in the U.S. and life in Jesus Christ. Each year about 200 to 250 internationals have come the IFC seeking assistance in English and American culture and wanting friendship.
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$11,328.57
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13.
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Teaching Children as Christ Taught Us. (LSS&ES) (partial).
To provide special needs children from low-income un-churched families the opportunity of a Christian education at Lutheran Special School and Education Services. This would fund twelve $1,000 scholarships.
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$4,531.43
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Total District Grants (75% of Goal) |
$150,000 |
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National LWML Grants Portion (25% of Goal) |
$50,000 |
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Total Mite Goal for 2010-2012 |
$200,000 |
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Ingathering Items Collection during the 2010 Convention:
218 trial sized toothpaste
770 combs
142 hand towels
466 toothpaste
530 toothbrushes
630 bars of soap
5 dishcloths
60 brushes
161 bandaides
5 bodywash
222 shampoo/conditioners
1 shower gel
3 paper towels
31 mouthwash
1 box kleenex
12 boxes sm kleenex
590 washcloths
191 razors
1 vagisil
5 sunblock
24 pencils & sharpners
3 lotion
20 sample body wash
8 bags of lotion, powder, etc
1 shaving cream
1 cotton swabs
14 dental floss
2 towel sets
40 bath towels
25 sample shampoos
18 emery boards
9 deodorant
28 misc soaps (bags)
5 travel kits (toothpaste, brush, floss)
1 pr socks
2 dish soaps
3 body lotion
3 after shaves
1 tampon
Total of 33 boxes and 9 large bags packed with all those wonderful aids for the Attic. Eunice did an AWESOME job of counting all the items for the history of this convention!
Ingathering Items Collection during the 2010 Convention:
218 trial sized toothpaste
770 combs
142 hand towels
466 toothpaste
530 toothbrushes
630 bars of soap
5 dishcloths
60 brushes
161 bandaides
5 bodywash
222 shampoo/conditioners
1 shower gel
3 paper towels
31 mouthwash
1 box kleenex
12 boxes sm kleenex
590 washcloths
191 razors
1 vagisil
5 sunblock
24 pencils & sharpners
3 lotion
20 sample body wash
8 bags of lotion, powder, etc
1 shaving cream
1 cotton swabs
14 dental floss
2 towel sets
40 bath towels
25 sample shampoos
18 emery boards
9 deodorant
28 misc soaps (bags)
5 travel kits (toothpaste, brush, floss)
1 pr socks
2 dish soaps
3 body lotion
3 after shaves
1 tampon
Total of 33 boxes and 9 large bags packed with all those wonderful aids for the Attic. Eunice did an AWESOME job of counting all the items for the history of this convention!
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At the District Convention there were three servant events available for the ladies to choose from.
Debbie Ramel led the card making with over 50 ladies who made about 250 cards. These cards went with Rev. Tom Fleishmann for the residents to use in the Sheboygan County Nursing Homes. Because of the inspirational verses, Taycheedah Correctional Institution will not except cards or anything with tape or glued parts (it's too easy to hide drugs, etc in them.)
Sandy Krainz (with the help of Peggy Buehler) conducted the bookmark making event and had approximately 25 ladies assembling them. Bookmarks were made for the ladies who accepted President Jan’s challenge to read through the Bible in the next two years. Fifty-seven women have signed up to meet this challenge. There is still time for you to join them - just send Jan an e-mail to let her know that you are interested.
Paula Duveneck led the tie tack event and they had approximately 35 ladies assembling the tie tacks. They made 720 tie tacks in about a half hour. They had fun because it was not a difficult task & ladies could “catch up with one another” while doing it. The ladies were encouraged to take two tacks with them; one to give away and one to keep. Keep in mind that you are being “one cent” to Peoria in 2011.
Our final event was eyeglass case making which was lead by Anna McNeil. Anna was assisted by Linda Bradley in the sewing of the cases as the ladies cut them. After one hour over 25 ladies completed 60 cases!
Thanks to all the ladies who participated in these events.
Contributed by Jana Hoffmann
At the District Convention there were three servant events available for the ladies to choose from.
Debbie Ramel led the card making with over 50 ladies who made about 250 cards. These cards went with Rev. Tom Fleishmann for the residents to use in the Sheboygan County Nursing Homes. Because of the inspirational verses, Taycheedah Correctional Institution will not except cards or anything with tape or glued parts (it's too easy to hide drugs, etc in them.)
Sandy Krainz (with the help of Peggy Buehler) conducted the bookmark making event and had approximately 25 ladies assembling them. Bookmarks were made for the ladies who accepted President Jan’s challenge to read through the Bible in the next two years. Fifty-seven women have signed up to meet this challenge. There is still time for you to join them - just send Jan an e-mail to let her know that you are interested.
Paula Duveneck led the tie tack event and they had approximately 35 ladies assembling the tie tacks. They made 720 tie tacks in about a half hour. They had fun because it was not a difficult task & ladies could “catch up with one another” while doing it. The ladies were encouraged to take two tacks with them; one to give away and one to keep. Keep in mind that you are being “one cent” to Peoria in 2011.
Our final event was eyeglass case making which was lead by Anna McNeil. Anna was assisted by Linda Bradley in the sewing of the cases as the ladies cut them. After one hour over 25 ladies completed 60 cases!
Thanks to all the ladies who participated in these events.
Contributed by Jana Hoffmann
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