OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT
2008 CONSTRUCTION KICK-OFF MEETING
Our yearly construction kick-off meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd at 10:00a.m. at Community Christian Church (in the Fellowship Hall) located on North Highway 5 in Camdenton. Any interested parties are encouraged to attend and learn all of the ways you can help with support Habitat for Humanity.
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NINTH HOUSE
The groundbreaking ceremony for the 9th Habitat home in Camden County has been scheduled for April 26 at 11:00am, which will include live music from local musicians, blessing of the home site, refreshments and an opportunity to meet our current partner family. Directions from the square in Camdenton: Hwy. 54 west to Lakeview Drive (at Brown’s Auto Body). Turn right on Lakeview and go about .2 miles to North Ozark Road. Turn right on North Ozark to home site on the right with Habitat sign in front.
ReSTORE WAREHOUSE GRAND-OPENING
The grand opening for our new Resale Warehouse (located in the Keystone Industrial Park on South Highway 5 just outside of Camdenton) is scheduled Thursday, May 29th at 5:30pm. Starla Queen is slated for music, food and drink will be served. The Camdenton Chamber of Commerce will also be on hand for a ribbon cutting. We would like to be open for business three days a week (Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm). However to do so, we will need more volunteer cashier help. If you could help for three hours on any of the resale days please call Chris Reth at 317-1843 or e-mail her at ChrisReth2@aol.com. This job is ideal for those who love to shop.
HABITAT GOES GREEN!
GO GREEN WITH HABITAT! Most of us have inkjet printers at home or work. Next time you have an empty cartridge, PLEASE DON’T THROW IT AWAY! Just put it in a Ziploc bag or the original cartridge box and drop it off at any Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks location or your local church. We will be paid up to $5 per cartridge and we are helping to save the planet! All proceeds go to build more homes in the spirit of humanity.
HELP WANTED
We have an immediate need for an individual with a pickup truck, van, and/or trailer willing to pick up donated items from private homes and businesses one day per week. Please contact Les Nockunas at (573) 346-4787 or Lon Harlow at (573) 346-3236 for more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you love prowling the aisles at local hardware stores and lumber yards – enjoy fixing and organizing things – or just want to help recycle building materials while supporting adequate housing – the Resale Store needs your help! Cashiers – Assist customers with sale of merchandise, operate cash register and make change with accuracy. Do minor cleaning and merchandising when not busy at register. Stockers – Assist with resale duties and stock shelves; also ensure the operational quality and safe use of donated electrical items. Accept and ensure the quality of donations and assist customers with loading and unloading. Truck Driver – Drive our 20-foot box truck to pick up large donations. Drivers must have good driving record. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Chris Reth, Volunteer Coordinator at 573-317-1843 or E-mail her at ChrisReth2@aol.com. Whether it is one or two days a month or a couple of days a week, your time… DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
If you or someone you know is interested in helping in the Habitat building process or would like to serve on any of the committees, please contact the committee chair located on the Contact Us page. If you have questions about Habitat or would like to arrange for someone to visit with you or make a presentation to your civic organization, please contact Sheryl Cheves at (573) 873-0436 jscheves@sbcglobal.net or Marvin Johnson at (573) 346-1941 marvinj31@aol.com.