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The Flame
Summer 2011
From the Board ...
Upcoming
Events
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July 13
CS Golf Outing
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July 30
CS Summerfest 2011:
A Barnyard Barbecue
at Lazy J Ranch
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September 10 & 11
Highland Heydays
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September 15 - 17
CS Garage Sale
Introducing Roberta Lennie
As Community Sharing’s range of services continues to grow, we’re
thankful our volunteer base has expanded right along with it. During
the past year, it became clear that someone with a good understanding of the many facets of our organization was needed to help fill
staffing needs for our agency’s various departments, fundraising
events and community projects. Roberta “Bert” Lennie fit the bill.
Bert has been with Community sharing for over three years and has
served as Volunteer Coordinator since late 2010. Although coordinating over 200 volunteers sounds a bit daunting, Bert says “Our volunteers are the best! I never have a problem finding people to help out.
Our volunteers like to see that they are making a difference on a
local level. They give their time not only to help our clients, but for
the personal fulfillment they get from it.”
Give Bert a call at 248-684-5238, and volunteer some of your time. Our motto for her is “If you
need something done, Roberta’s the one!”
Newsletter
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have the correct one on
file, please email us at
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@community-sharing.org
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Community Sharing
2029 N. Milford Road
P.O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
248-889-3047
Website:
www.community-sharing.org
A Barnyard Barbecue at Lazy J Ranch
Community Sharing is holding its first Barnyard Barbecue and it’s going to
be great! The night’s and events will include food catered by Billy’s Tip N
Inn (ribs, chicken and pasta), games, raffles, a silent auction, dancing to a
live DJ and a “Dancing With the Stars” contest featuring local celebrities
( you will get to vote for your favorite).
The Barbecue will be on July 30 from 7 - 11 p.m. at the newly renovated
Lazy J Ranch (625 Hickory Ridge Road, Highland). Tickets are $50 per person. For another $10,
you can purchase a “bottomless” beer or wine glass for free refills all night. Plus, you get to keep the
glass. All proceeds will go to Community Sharing.
Tickets can be purchased by calling Ron McComas at 248-318-5206. We hope to see our friends
show up in large numbers to enjoy this new fundraiser; it should be a great evening.
We are also looking for event sponsors, if you want to advertise your business and help the community, give Patty Kutil a call by Friday, July 1 at 248-376-3174.
Meijer Community Rewards Program
Community Sharing is now participating in the Meijer Community Rewards Program. Sign up for a
Meijer One Card (this is not a credit card) at www.meijer.com/rewards or at your local Meijer store.
Then shop at Meijer and pay for your purchases using either cash, a debit card, or a Meijer Credit
Card, and Community Sharing will receive ½ to 1% of your purchase amount. It is a very simple way
to support Community Sharing every time you shop at Meijer.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ruth Cripps
In this issue, we focus our spotlight on Ruth Cripps who works in the clothing department. She
meticulously goes through bag after bag of donated clothes to ensure nothing but the best is made
available to our clients.
Ruth has been married to Larry “Cap” for 48 years, has three grown children (Holly, Larry and Chad) and
four adorable grandkids. She enjoys traveling, and has a home in Trenary in the U.P. where she grew
up. Ruth and her husband have visited Panama and Alaska in their recent travels. Her other hobbies are
gardening and adding to her very extensive and unique, ornamental egg collection.
Ruth has been with Community Sharing for 2 1/2 years. She came in, applied to volunteer and we
wasted no time in putting her talents to work. She enjoys the social aspect of volunteer work, but more
importantly, it keeps her active and that activity helps her control her arthritis.
According to clothing department supervisor, Jane Ann McCarthy, “Ruth is a pure joy to be around. She is dedicated, polite, hard
working and most of all, she is thorough!” In fact, Jane Ann affectionately calls her “The Inspector.”
Thank you Ruth for all your hard work. People like you keep the Community Sharing wheels turning.
Third Round of Budgeting Classes Under Way
The third round of budgeting classes is being held in June. Presented in two sessions to coincide with usual Pantry hours, clients can
attend class and pick up food without added transportation expense. Those who attend both classes get an extra visit to our Pantry.
Another great incentive is a free checking account at Kensington Valley Community Credit Union (KVCCU), regardless of credit history, with the possibility of adding incremental benefits of a debit card and modest line of credit in future months. Matt Jenkins, of
KVCCU, has been on hand to fully discuss details of the credit union offer.
Presented by Amy Parten, of GreenPath Debt Solutions, the classes are informal, conversational and upbeat, yet packed with useful
information and ways to look at our own financial situations from a fresh perspective.
In November 2010, fifteen clients completed the classes, and in March 2011 there were nine. Twenty-eight are registered for this
June’s classes. The next round is tentatively scheduled for the fall. You do not need to be a client to attend, but preregistration is
required. Pantry and KVCCU benefits do not apply to non-clients.
Community Sharing Aids with Food Distribution
On June 2, Community Sharing partnered with Gleaners Food Bank and the Huron Valley Schools to provide
food to families in the community demonstrating the most need. We distributed one hundred and seventyfive 20 lb food boxes, 10 lb bags of potatoes and 10 lbs of chicken to one hundred and forty-two families in
the school district. The food was picked up at Community Sharing by family members that were given a
voucher from the school. Mr. Dave Duey from Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry was on hand to assists with the
distribution along with ten Community Sharing volunteers. The program was a success and will continue
each month during the summer.
Community Sharing is also a designated U.S. Department of Agriculture TEFAP (Temporary
Emergency Food Assistance Program) distribution site. The TEFAP food is distributed four times per
year by Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA). Each quarter, we receive enough food
for 312 orders. The food is packaged by volunteers and then distributed to clients during the months of
March, June, September and December. On Thursday, June 2, Community Sharing received its latest
food shipment from OLHSA.
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Community Sharing 7th Annual Golf Fundraiser
Our Annual Community Sharing Golf Outing is fast approaching and it’s always a good time. Our golfers
will be treated to a continental breakfast, hot dogs, chips and beverages “at the turn” and a tasty luncheon following the tournament. There will be door prizes and a raffle during the luncheon, and severa
contests during the tournament.
Have a high handicap? We don’t care, we want you there anyway. If you’re not a golfer, you can still join
in on the fun as a spectator and attend the luncheon. Tickets for the luncheon are available for $25 and you are eligible for the door
prizes and raffle.
A sponsorship is an excellent way to advertise your business and show support for your community. There are three sponsorship levels ($100, $250, $500); see the reverse side of this page for details and sponsorship form.
To register for the golf outing, please fill out the registration form on the back side of this page, and send it to Community Sharing to
secure your spot in the tournament or your seat at the luncheon. See you on the greens!
Community Sharing
7 Annual Golf Fundraiser
th
Wednesday
July 13, 2011
Dunham Hills
Golf Club
13561 Dunham Road
Hartland, MI
Schedule
8:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast,
Open Range
9:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start
Hot Dog, Chips & Pop at Turn
Luncheon following Golf
Golf Format
Best ball scramble. Each team must use at least one
drive of each player.
U. S. G. A. rules govern play.
Longest Drive (Man & Woman)
Closest to the Pin (Man & Woman)
Closest to the Line (Man & Woman)
Putting Contest
Raffle & Drawing for Door Prizes
During Luncheon
Must Be Present to Win
The event will be played regardless
of inclement weather.
Please be prepared with proper attire.
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Golf Outing Forms
Registration Form
Sponsorship Form
Community Sharing Golf Outing
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Gold Sponsor
 Yes, I have a foursome
 Yes, I want to play, but I don’t have a foursome.
Please place me on a team.
Golfer #1 Main Contact
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
City/Zip code: ___________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
$1,000
Includes one foursome & sign on tee-box
Silver Sponsor
$500
Includes one twosome & sign on tee-box
Bronze Sponsor
$250
Includes sign on tee-box
Golfer #2
Name: _________________________________________
Patron
Address: _______________________________________
$100
Recognition in program & raffle ticket
City/Zip code: ___________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Sponsorship Level: _________________________
Golfer #3
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Name for Sign: ____________________________
City/Zip code: ___________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Contact Name: ____________________________
Golfer #4
Phone No.: _______________________________
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Total Amount Enclosed $_________
City/Zip code: ___________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Please enclose a check, payable to Community Sharing,
to guarantee your registration.
Please enclose a check, payable to Community Sharing,
to guarantee your sponsorship.
Entry Fee: $100 per player
Lunch Only: $25 per person
Send form & payment to:
Send this form & payment to:
Community Sharing
P.O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
Community Sharing
P. O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
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Community Sharing Spring Garage Sale Sets New Record
The Community Sharing semi-annual garage sale was the most successful one to date. The donations for
the sale have increased significantly (as has the quality of many donations), and therefore, the revenue from
the sale reached a new high. We want to thank our volunteer staff and Boy Scout Troop 272 for their hard
work setting up, keeping the tables organized, managing checkout, tearing down and packing up at the end.
Over 1,000 man hours were needed for this huge sale. We are very fortunate to have such a loyal and hard
working volunteers. This literally could not be done without their dedication and tenacity. Again, thank you
all!
Now we are gearing up for our Fall Garage Sale. Donations can be dropped off at our office Monday through Wednesday from 10
am to 1 pm. No Christmas trees, televisions without a converter box, computers or stuffed animals please. Also, we cannot accept
items on the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list. The fall Garage Sale is scheduled for September 15 - 17.
Highland ‘HeyDays’ Festival Planned
The Highland Business Association is hosting an outdoor festival September 10 and 11 in downtown Highland. Saturday’s events
include a 5k run, a “Horsing Around in Highland” square dance, a live DJ, a chili cook-off, beer tents, raffles and auctions. Sunday,
they will have a Pet A Palooza street fair with arts and crafts, pet photo booths, an animal magic show, a parade and will feature the
Rock And Roll K9’s show (pet agility choreographed to music). It sounds like a good time for the whole family. A portion of the
proceeds will benefit Community Sharing.
This event is still in the planning phase. Once the event plans are finalized, information will be posted on the Highland Business
website at www.highlandbusinessassociation.com .
More Recipes Needed for
CS Cookbook
As mentioned in our last newsletter, Community
Sharing is putting together a cookbook by and for our local community. We received many wonderful recipes, but not enough to fill to complete the cookbook
and go to print. If you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share, please
submit it for consideration. Please send recipes to [email protected]
and be a part of this special project.
Pantry Needs
Spaghetti Sauce
Different Flavored Jellies
Condiments
Boxed or Complete Meals
Soup (family sized welcome)
Canned Pasta
Cereal
Facts & Stats
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Volunteer Hours for March 2011 - May 2011 = 3541
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Active volunteers = 205
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Individuals served March 2011 - May 2011 = 2244
Average number of individuals per month = 748
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Households served March 2011 - May 2011 = 852
Average number of families per month = 284
Cake Mixes, Frosting &
Pie Fillings
Ramen Noodles
Canned Fruit
Meats (Fresh or Canned)
Coffee & Beverages
Pet Food
Personal Care Items
Got a Good Idea? Let’s hear it.
If you have an event planned or are thinking of organizing a fundraising activity for Community Sharing,
please email our Director of Fundraising, Patty Kutil at [email protected]
P.O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
Mailing Address:
Phone: (248) 889-0347
Fax: (248) 889-0349
Web address: www.community-sharing.org
2029 N. Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
Volunteer your time and services
Donate food and clothing
Organize a food or clothing drive
Host a special fundraiser
Include us in your special events
Make a monetary donation
Tell others about Community Sharing
P.O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
Building Address:
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Please Help Us to Help Others
Donations:
Food and clothing donations are accepted Mon-Wed. and
every 2nd & 4th Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
and 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hours of Operation:
Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Community Sharing is a 501 (c) (3) corporation which provides
food, clothing, pet food, emergency financial assistance, referrals, advocacy, and tutoring (K-12 and GED) for eligible residents of Milford, Highland and parts of Wixom regardless of
race, gender or religious affiliation. Our goal is to help our clients achieve financial independence.
About Community Sharing
Community Sharing
NON-PROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 74
HIGHLAND, MI 48357