Spring 2014 - Habitat for Humanity | Lake of the Ozarks

SPRING ISSUE
April 2014
Mission Statement
The mission of Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing
ministry, is to work in partnership with low income families, donors and volunteers to provide decent,
affordable shelter for those living at poverty levels and in sub-standard housing.
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity in operation since 1996
www.lakeoftheozarkshabitatforhumanity.org
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity in operation since 1996
www.lakeoftheozarkshabitatforhumanity.org
Address Service Requested
LAKE OF THE OZARKS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Camden County Courthouse
1 Court Circle, Suite 16
Camdenton, MO 65020
NONPROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
CAMDENTON, MO
PERMIT #96005
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SPOTLIGHT ON HABITAT CORPORATE SPONSOR, OZARK DRYWALL, INC.
Ozark Drywall, Inc., which is located in Macks Creek, MO, was started in 1999 by Jerry Addington. The
company does residential and commercial drywall as well as metal studs and suspended ceilings. Jerry believes in
delivering quality work and customer service. He has worked with many homeowners and contractors over the years and
has greatly enjoyed meeting so many nice people in the local community. “I cover the lake area and all surrounding areas.
No project is too large or small – I do everything from large commercial projects to bathroom remodels.” Ozark Drywall
has turned into a family business since his son now works alongside Jerry to provide dependable service and to strive for
customer satisfaction. Jerry stated that he enjoys working with Habitat for Humanity because it is one way he can give
back to our community. "This is a wonderful community project and I feel very fortunate to be able to work on projects
that provide families with a place to call home.”
Tom Reth, Building Chairman, states that Ozark Drywall has done all drywall work and
some painting in Habitat houses since 2010 (a total of four houses). The company also
did the drywall work for the Helping Hands homeless shelter that the Habitat construction
crew renovated several years ago. Ozark Drywall donates their labor and provides
materials at cost. Habitat is very pleased with their work and hopes they continue
supporting our affiliate.
OZARK DRYWALL
573-363-5340
573-216-4367
You're an (almost!) grand old flag
Camden County Museum receives a rare 45-star flag that had
sat in a box at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Museum volunteer, Pam Jones, museum archivist, Valerie Thomas, along
with Kibbie and Philip Rolf from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore,
display a rare flag given to the Camden County Museum.
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore gets boxes full of donated items on a
daily basis. Some items can easily be sold in the store, while others get
donated to other venues.
A few years ago, the ReStore received a box with a flag inside. The flag was placed on a shelf in the back of the store
and that is where it remained for years.
Camden County
Spree Hilliard/Lake Sun
Posted Sep. 26, 2013, Lake Sun Leader
MEETINGS
The Board of Directors and Committee Chairs meet on
the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
at Our Savior Luther Church located at 442 E. Hwy. 54 in
Camdenton. The public is always encouraged to attend.
In an effort to save paper, time and expenses, we will be
sending the newsletters electronically in the future.
Please send your email address to [email protected]
with the subject, NEWSLETTER, to have the
newsletter delivered electronically. We will not sell or
use your address for anything but the newsletter.
DON’T FORGET TO RECYCLE
HELP US AND HELP YOURSELF! WE ACCEPT ALL INK JET (SMALL), TONER CARTRIDGES (LARGE), CELL PHONES AND MP3
PLAYERS FOR RECYCLING. YOU MAY DROP THEM OFF AT THE RESTORE DURING OPEN HOURS, PARTICIPATING AREA CHURCHES,
FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN CAMDENTON, OR CALL 573-317-0470 AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR A PICK-UP. WE MAKE MONEY
AND YOU HELP SAVE THE PLANET IN THE PROCESS! TELL YOUR FRIENDS, TOO!
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity in operation since 1996
www.lakeoftheozarkshabitatforhumanity.org
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Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity 2013 Corporate Sponsors
Businesses, churches, and civic organizations who contribute funds, materials, labor, and/or services for each
Partner Family’s home.
Platinum Level
Silver Level
($2,500 to $4,999)
Chan's Electric
Clark's Concrete Construction
Coose Plumbing
Ozark Ready Mix Co., Inc.
Stover Carpet
($500 to $999)
Always Soft Water Conditioners
Blinds and More
Bowling Electric Machinery, Inc
Econo-Lift Boat Hoist
Home Design & Planning, LLC
Mac Decker State Farm Insurance
Ozarkland
ReMax Lake of the Ozarks
Gold Level
($1,000 to $2,499)
Bear Market Consignment Sales
Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks
Comfort Zone Heating & Air, LLC
Ellerman Construction
First National Bank
Lake Life Storage
Omer & Mayree West
Ozark Drywall
Preferred Land Title
Scott’s Concrete Supply
Churches
Community Christian Church
St. Anthony Catholic Church
St. Anthony Ladies Sodality
West Lake ChristianChurch
If you would like to be a Corporate Sponsor, simply cut out the coupon below, and mail it with your check to:
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity, 1 Court Circle, Suite 16, Camdenton, MO 65020
Yes, I want to help others in our community live in decent, affordable housing by becoming a Corporate Sponsor to the
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity Affiliate.
Business Name & Mailing Address
You can count me in as a:
_______ $5,000 & Above -Diamond Sponsor
_______________________________
_______ $2,500 - $4,999 - Platinum Sponsor
_______________________________
_______ $1,000 - $2,499 -Gold Sponsor
_______________________________
_______ $500 - $999 - Silver Sponsor
_______________________________
Email address: _____________________________
Enclosed is my check for $_______
I prefer to make monthly donations of $_______
_____ I prefer to make a material donation of __________________________valued at $________
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity
Camden County Courthouse
1 Court Circle, Suite 16
Camdenton, MO 65020
573-317-3962
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity in operation since 1996
www.lakeoftheozarkshabitatforhumanity.org
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Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity 2013 Groundbreaker Club Sponsors and
Volunteers Individuals who make a financial contribution
as we break ground on each new Partner Family's home or Volunteer time
Platinum Level
($500 and above)
Wayne & Janet Bischler
Elsie E. Blair
Kenneth &Elisabeth Hartung
Marvin &Peggy Johnson
Ralph & Judith Johnson
Friend Level
($10 to $99)
John & Virginia Barker
Lendall & Priscilla Barnes
Don & Mary Jo Bellmer
Tab & Mary Buhr
Ray & Susan Carey
Gold Level
Michael & Margaret Casella
($250 to $499)
George & Bette Casey
Ellen Bellmer
Jim & Sheryl Cheves
Harold & Joan Ewy
Frank & Ruth Downey
Edward & Donna Fulton
Jerry & Dorothy Eidson
Dennis & Marlene Petersen
Robert & Estelle Faust
Tom & Chris Reth
John Kennebec
Don & Annabelle Savio
Larry & Carolyn Korte
Ron & Charlett Wehmeyer
Don Mangle
Silver Level
Debbie Melcher
($100 to $249)
Ed & Nancy Milburn
Melba Bangert
John & Karen Miller
Don & Martha Branham
Betty Moyer
Dave & Colleen Fosnough
Larry & Jan Passage
Tom & Phylllis Fuemmeler
Wallace & Pam Pfaff
Barry & Judy Kane
Alene Piel
John Kennebec
Robert & Cathy Robinson
Nip & Arlene Mohler
Sandy Walker
Les & DeannaNockunas
Gene & Margaret Scheiter
Ron & Janice Ohmes
John & Pat Schuermann
Herman & Judith Oostendorph
John & Linda Shumway
Gary & Lois Owens
Larry & Alyce Vitor
Jim & Donna Reller
John & Annita Watts
Del & Joyce Schardt
Mary & Laurie Welch
Margaret Stump
James & Martha Wilde
Dick & Nancy VonGunten
Juliana M. Walker
William & Laura Wright
Volunteers
Volunteers
Jasper Addington
Mary Lou Alsin
Jerry & Sandy Andel
Bob Antoniak
Billy Backues
Al Barnes
Joy Baze
Ellen Bellmer
Ronald Blecke
Debbie Bunkowski
Marcus Buss
Jim Chandler
Lynn Cole
Donna Cross
Debbie Dixon
Nancy Duckels
Howard Duckels
Harold Ewing
Debbie Faulconer
Dan Fitzhenry
Mike Foster
Phyllis Fuemmeler
Randa Ginsky
Larry Harris
John Hoffman
Doug & Diana Horman
Paul Imhoff
Marv & Peggy
Johnson Barry & Judy
Kane Bob Kennedy
Bob & Diane Klein
Tony Lause
Marc Magana
Linda Marsden
Donald McKenzie
Bill Monroe
Les Nockunas
Deanna Nockunas
Bob Olms
Jim Patterson
Kip Polmeroy
Donna Reller
Tom & Chris Reth
Maria Reth
Ron Roberts
Bob Robinson
Nancy Rogers
Kibbie Rolf
Lori Schultz
Linda Shumway
Ron Smith
Jackie Smith
Jennifer Simmerly
Marilyn Slaughter
Dianna Sutton
Deana Sylvester
Dawn Vander Ploeg
Larry Vitor
Ann Walker
Marsha Whitter
Kevin Wood
Continued
Yes, I want to help others live in decent, affordable housing by supporting the “Groundbreaker Club” with the Lake of
the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity Affiliate.
Name & Mailing Address
You can count me in as a:
_______________________________
_______ $500 & Above - Platinum Level
_______________________________
_______ $250 - $499 - Gold Level
_______________________________
_______ $100 - $249 - Silver Level
_______________________________
_______ $0- $99 Friend
Email address: _____________________________
Enclosed is my check for $_______
I prefer to make monthly donations of $______
Mail to:
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity • 1 Court Circle, Suite 16 • Camdenton, MO 65020 • 573-317-3962
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity in operation since 1996
www.lakeoftheozarkshabitatforhumanity.org
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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO QUALIFIES
FOR A HABITAT HOME?
Criteria for qualifying for a Habitat Home:
Applicant’s income should not exceed 50% of
Camden County Median Income.
Applicant should have satisfactory credit. Negative
factors should be able to be explained and/or
corrected.
Applicant must show the ability to make house
payment.
Applicant must be able to make a down payment of
approximately $1,000. (They are given a year to save
for this and the money is then applied towards their
first year of home owners insurance.)
Applicant's current housing situation is unsatisfactory.
Applicant is willing to partner with Habitat by
providing "sweat equity."
If you know of a family who might qualify, please
contact Habitat Family Selection Chair, Deanna
Nockunas at: 573-346-4787
The President’s Message
Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by
Millard and Linda Fuller in Americus, GA as an ecumenical
organization to provide decent, affordable shelter to families
around the world who could not otherwise afford to own
their home.
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity was granted
Affiliate status in 1996 and incorporated as a Nonprofit
Corporation in Missouri on August 20,1996. We completed
our first home in October, 1999 and since then have built an
additional 13 homes. We are currently beginning the ground
work on house #15 for the spring of 2014.
All who volunteer time for our Affiliate give their time and
talents to see that our mission to "build homes, communities
and hope", is successful. From our highly skilled
construction crew, to our staff at the Restore, to our
administrative staff, to our Board of Directors, the hours of
volunteer time is uncountable. That is what makes our
continued building possible.
If you would like to be a part of this wonderful organization
and help assist with providing affordable shelter to someone
that otherwise might not be able to afford it, please contact
me or one of the Board of Directors and we will put your
talents to work.
Ann Walker, Board
President 573-247-1608
HABITAT - A HAND-UP NOT A HANDOUT
Habitat for Humanity is not a give-away program.
Selected families agree to provide "sweat equity"
helping in the construction of their home. Upon
completion of the home and their "sweat equity"
hours, the family enters into a non-interest mortgage
with us for a specified number of years.
ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSOR AND
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
CREDIT CARD DONATIONS
If you get air miles or other benefits from purchases on your
credit card, you may use your credit card for Habitat
donations by going to the secure HFHI website, habitat.org,
and indicating your wish to donate and designate that it be
sent to Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity Affiliate in
Camden County, MO.
The annual appreciation dinner –Shrimp Boil- was
held on October 24, 2013. The people attending
had a very enjoyable evening and a delicious meal.
Besides the great food the program included
recognition of workers, families, and volunteers
who participate in the work of Habitat in our
community.
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity in operation since 1996
www.lakeoftheozarkshabitatforhumanity.org
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Yard of the Month
On Saturday, November 9 at 11:00, Jennifer Simmerly,
Kane and Kase joined with about fifty well wishers to
celebrate the dedication of their new Habitat Home. The
weather was very fall like and beautiful and there were
congratulations all around.
Another year has passed with a successful Yard of the
Month program. The rainy 2013 Spring proved to be a
wonderful year for the yards of our partner families.
This year, it was suggested that they incorporate
planting edibles and herbs within their flowerbeds and
containers. Nothing can beat picking and cooking with
fresh herbs you’ve grown yourself.
2013 winners are:
May Ronda Rideout - Planted new bushes
June Don & Stacy Archer - Added landscaping
July Don & Stacy Archer - Additional planting bed
Aug Don & Stacy Archer - Colorful flowers
Sept Randa Ginsky - Planters, added dry creek bed
Oct
Ronda Rideout - The Great Pumpkin Patch
Dec Heather Haynes Family - Gingerbread Playhouse
This brings our fourth year for the Yard of the Month
to an end. Due to the extreme cold winter and late
snow, the program will begin in May this year. It has
been a successful program and with each new partner
family that it is added, it makes it more challenging to
choose a winner. It gives me a great sense of pride to
see our families put that extra effort into their yards to
win the recognition of a job well done!
Kibbie Rolf
Habitat for Humanity, Yard of the Month
RESTORE
THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF NICE ITEMS
AT THE STORE. WE ENCOURAGE
EVERYONE TO COME CHECK IT OUT SHOP
FROM TIME TO TIME TO CHECK OUT THE
NEW STOCK.
The ReStore is open Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday, from 9 am -1 pm. It is
typically closed on dates near a holiday.
Will be closed May 24, July 5, & Aug. 31
Anyone interested in volunteering can contact
Chris Reth (Volunteer Coordinator) at 573-3171843 or [email protected]. Whether it is one
or two days a month or a couple of days a week,
your time….
DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED
HABITAT OFFICERS FOR 2014
PRESIDENT: Ann Walker - (573) 247-1608 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: Debbie Faulconer - (573) 216-3136 [email protected]
SECRETARY: Deanna Nockunas - (573) 346-4787 [email protected]
TREASURER: Marvin Johnson - (573) 346-1941 [email protected]
Lake of the Ozarks Habitat for Humanity in operation since 1996
www.lakeoftheozarkshabitatforhumanity.org