Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver

September 2004

The Blueprint
Soroptimist International Sponsor Half a House
In June, Soroptimist International of Vancouver joined Habitat Greater Vancouver as sponsors for half a house in the soon to be completed second phase of building on Government Street in Burnaby. Soroptimist International is a volunteer service organization for women in business, management and the professions who contribute time and financial support for community-based projects benefiting women. The objectives of Soroptimist are to maintain high ethical standards in business and professional life, to strive for human rights, and in

UPCOMING DATES:
Family Partnering Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 19 Dedication of Phase 2, Saturday, October 2 at 1 p.m. Home Show, BC Place Oct. 1417 Expressions of Humanity Contest, Sept. 7Oct. 14 Expressions Gala & Fundraiser, Nov. 4 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, Nov. 27

Members of Soroptimist International of Vancouver surround outgoing president, Leona Giffin at their annual general meeting in June to present a cheque to Habitat for Humanity.
particular, to advance the status of women. Vancouver has the oldest chapter in Canada that formed in 1926, and encourages membership from all walks of life. In keeping with the values of Soroptimism, the Vancouver chapter chose to sponsor a Habitat house for a single mother and her son.

Board Chair Message

Thanks to hard work, personal dedication and donations, Habitat Greater Vancouver is on solid ground. A series of fundraising events, Restore profits, individual donations and corporate sponsorships have raised funds to keep pace with a busy building schedule. Everyone at Habitat is excited about the completion of another four houses and the dedication ceremony scheduled for October 2. This goal was reached through the effort and perseverance of Wayne Stewart and the other volunteers on the Construction Committee. In addition Bill Robinson and his materials team arranged a record value for In-Kind donations. Jeanette Thompson and the Family Partnering Committee continued

their great work and added new partners for current Habitat families. Family Selection Committee volunteers have almost completed the application process for Phase Four. I would also like to thank Ronda Field, Don Jantzen, Tom Kozar, Heather Ross and Clive Sanders who retired from their roles on the Board of Directors. Each made contributions in numerous capacities and the affiliate has truly benefited from their involvement.

Following the AGM, the Board now welcomes Derek Hodgkinson to chair Family Selection, Joan McArthur-Blair as Board Secretary, Roy Patzer as member at large, and Thomas Walsh as Treasurer. This years board is strong and the future is bright. With your continued assistance, the coming year will prove to be as productive for families in need as this year just past. Thank you all for your support! - Jeffrey Monachello.

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ReStore Notes
Habitat ReStore will mark its second anniversary in October 2004. The ReStore will join in celebrating the dedication and completion of the second set of four houses as a full house sponsor. This house sponsorship recognizes the contribution of volunteer Lynnwood Robb, who passed away in 2004, but was instrumental in starting the ReStore. Torlys Inc. has joined Habitat for Humanity Canada as a National Gifts-in-Kind Sponsor for flooring materials. In addition to laminate flooring donated toward the houses under construction in Phase two, Torlys is supporting the ReStore with cork, wood and laminate flooring products from their local branch office in Surrey. THANKS TORLYS! The ReStore also thanks Russell Lighting and Grand & Toy for recent donations and welcomes the newly opened Home Depot in West Vancouver to the weekly schedule for donation pick-ups by the ReStore truck. These contributions significantly impact the variety and quality of products the ReStore can offer customers. The ReStore needs volunteer drivers to help collect donations. Please call Tom, at (604) 293-1898.

Alcan Dragon Boat Festival

incorporated into the house. The winner was eleven year old Tanner Walkley of Surrey who guessed 31,412 cans and won a gigantic dragon to add to his collection of stuffed animals. Alcan invited the Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver to be part of the Alcan Dragon Boat Festival in False Creek, June 18-20. The well-received display centred on a house of aluminum cans, constructed by ReStore volunteers. Habitat hosted a contest to guess the winning number of cans

Thank You Volunteer Groups

In addition to thanking individual volunteers and those who have registered at recent orientations, special thanks go out to corporate and community groups who have volunteered at Habitats Government Street site this year. Corporate employees who volunteered on site or at the ReStore came from eBay, Deloitte & Touche, Bull, Housser & Tupper, KPMG, Methanex, Reuters News Agency, Sierra Wireless, BLJC, ING Insurance, VEL Engineering, Electronic Arts, and Richelieu Hardware. Further thanks go to community groups who have come out to participate and show support from 10th Avenue Alliance Church, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, New Joy Community Church, VGH surgery staff, Delta Chi Fraternity, Trinity College Alumni, Leaders of Tomorrow, Trinity Western University, Engineers without Borders, Alpha Phi Sorority, and Rotoract.

Thanks to CMHC Golfers and the Universal Gospel Choir

Thank you to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and all the golfers who participated in the 4th Annual CMHC Golf Tournament. The May 31st golf tournament at the Northview Golf & Country Club raised $7,875 for Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver. Thanks again to the CMHC Tournament organizers for choosing Habitat as your recipient charity. Once again, the Universal Gospel Choir sang their hearts out and helped raise over $3,000.

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Habitat ReStore Wins Environmental Award

The ReStore was awarded the City of Burnaby Environmental Award for Planning and Development 2004. Nominated by a ReStore customer, Habitat won in this category highlighting exemplary developments that demonstrate innovative environmental features including conservation of resources through the reuse of materials in the City. In addition to the ReStores great success in sponsoring one of the houses in Phase 2, the ReStore has already diverted 207 tons of of reusable material from landfill. Habitat received a large framed West Coast Native print of the eagle featured in the City of Burnabys crest, which will be displayed in the ReStores volunteer lounge in appreciation of everyones hard work.

Burnaby Firefighters Lend a Hand

Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society once again supported Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver with a donation of $2,000 towards the completion of Phase 2. The Burnaby Fire Department has also directed trainee firefighters to help as volunteers at the Government Street site. The trainees learn more about the construction of houses and in turn can give their first aid training to assist Habitat with corporate and community volunteer groups on the building site.

Grants News:

Habitat Greater Vancouver was successful in receiving a $50,000 grant from Habitat for Humanity Canada and a $10,000 grant from Home Depot for the completion of Phase Two.

Ways to Give

Consider the many ways YOU can support Habitat for Humanity:
Donate land assets Designate Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver through your United Way contribution Consider corporate sponsorship Engage your faith community Hold your own fundraising event for Habitat Challenge your co-workers to a teambuilding day at the site or ReStore Ask your friends and family to get involved

Make a financial donation in cash, by cheque or credit card Spread your gift over time with a long-term pledge Give a gift in honour of someone special for their birthday, wedding, anniversary, birth, graduation, retirement, etc. Remember a loved one with an in memory gift

Become a member of Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver Tell everyone about donating to the ReStore and the Ask your employer to match your gift great buys you can find there Find out what we need on our wish list * Offer your professional services * Volunteers needed for upcoming special events Create a bequest in your will or consider other For more information call the office at 604-681-5618 or email planned giving options

to habitat1@telus.net .

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Expressions of Humanity Photo Contest and Gala Fundraiser

Snap a picture and help a family build a home.
Calling all photographers! The fourth annual Expressions of Humanity photography contest is underway. Snap a picture that captures a wonderful moment of humanity, and help provide affordable housing in Vancouver. Photographs are judged on their technical merit, creativity and ability to express acts of humanity. In addition to winning great prizes, top photographs will be exhibited at Harbour Centre, 555 West Hastings, Vancouver from Nov. 4-14, and at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown from Nov. 15-28. The opening night gala will take place on November 4, 5-9pm at Harbour Centre. Entry to the gala is by donation, with a cash bar. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Vancouver to build affordable housing for families in need of adequate shelter. For complete details on how to enter visit www.vancouverhabit at.bc.ca/expressions. Deadline for submissions is October 14.

1st Prize

A Week in the Sun*

Fly with a friend on Air Transat and enjoy seven nights accommodation in a fully equipped, beach-front private apartment just south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Relax, swim, snorkel, hike the Sierra Madre, sunbathe and view a romantic sunset from your balcony every night.

2nd Prize

Okanagan Delight for Two

Spend one night in a deluxe room at the Best Western Inn, Kelowna, wake up to a deluxe continental breakfast, play golf at the Kelowna Golf & Country Club and unwind with an afternoon of pampering at the O Spa & Salon.

3rd Prize

Enjoy Vancouver

Gaze at the spectacular view as you savour a romantic dinner for two at the Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant, enjoy a play at the historic Stanley Theatre, and take home a Coffee Barista Italia brewing system from Starbucks.

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