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From: Lu Zeidan [mailto:luz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
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AAIM e-Voice
August 15, 2003
Bringing Healing & Hope by Building Community
Welcome to the AAIM e-Voice. The e-Voice is a regular service of Austin Area
Interreligious Ministries designed to keep you informed of the latest news
from AAIM and the faith community at large. Let AAIM help you get the word
out! Please send announcements and event listings to
luz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Visit our website!
http://www.aaimaustin.org
Contents
AAIM Voice
Calendar of Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Need of the Week
Contact Information
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AAIM Voice
RAISE THE ROOF
OCTOBER 18, 2003.
TIME TO ORGANIZE YOUR TEAMS!
Call Hugh Sparks at 386-9145
Hands on Housing, in cooperation with the City of Austin Neighborhood
Housing and Community Development Office and other City departments and
non-profits, will be attempting to provide house repair for up to 50 houses
on October 18, 2003, in the Govalle/Johnston Terrace neighborhoods.
This event, called "Raise the Roof", will need to recruit up to 750
volunteers from Austin area churches and congregations of faith to do house
painting, minor carpentry repairs, and anything else the teams feel they are
competent to do. There is absolutely no cost to the homeowners for these
services; the volunteers are responsible for providing their own tools and
building materials. Lunch is usually donated by area businesses. To
qualify, clients must live in the city limits of Austin, be the
owner/occupier of their house, and meet Federal guidelines for poverty level
income.
There are some programs to help with the costs of building materials for
those teams facing especially costly projects. However, most repairs take
no more than $200-400 per house, and we frequently can get paint donated by
the City of Austin's recycling facility to further reduce the costs.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could make this information available
to the folks where you worship. It's time to begin organizing your teams
because team leaders will need to come by during September to pick the
project of their choice. Together we can truly make a difference for our
neighbors in need.
Calendar of Events
Sufi Order of Austin
a.. Every Monday: Zikr (chanting) 5:30pm 1800 West 10th. Contact Morin at
476-8155 or debdmorin@xxxxxxx
b.. Every Wednesday: NEW CLASS, Sacred Space 6pm. 1800 West 10th.--Carl at
306-8989 carl_b_morris@xxxxxxxxx
c.. For more info see www.towardtheone.com, classes page.
8/16
Cabaret: Theater at the J Productions
a.. Electric, riddled with innuendo and full of daring social and
political commentary.
b.. To purchase tickets go to: www.theateratthej.org
8/18
Raise The Roof: All Day!
a.. We need 750 Volunteers to help 50 repair houses of low-income
families.
b.. Painting and minor repairsexperience is nice, but not necessary.
c.. Please get the work out! Call Hands on Housing: 386-9145
9/6
Luncheon: Spirituality and Compassion: Noon to 1pm
Seton Cove 3708 Crawford Ave.
a.. Mugan Sozan Peter Schellin, Ph.D.
b.. Join us for a simple meal and thought provoking comments from
community leaders.
c.. Call to reserve: 451-0272. $10.
8/23
Playback Theatre: noon-4.30
The Old Quarry Library
a.. Tell your own story and see it re-enacted
b.. Healing through telling your story, listening to others or even in
acting out someone else's story.
c.. For information and registration ($10 dollar deposit required) call
Anoek at 502-8111or email anoek@xxxxxxx
d.. The fee will be based upon your own judgement how much you can afford.
8/25
Spirituality Book Club: 7 p.m.
The Book People
a.. Selection is Love Poemsby Daniel Ladiski.
b.. Order on-line at
http://www.bookpeople.com/infobook.html?isbn=aaim#jump.
c.. On line orders benefit AAIM
8/27
Walk the Labyrinth: 7-10 p.m.
Northwest Hill UMC, 7050 Village Center Drive
a.. Internationally acclaimed author, speaker and workshop facilitator,
Elizabeth Barnes, introduces The Magic of Labyrinths
b.. An approach to achieve spiritual support.
c.. Learn to utilize this ancient spiritual motif for stimulating
creative thinking and problem-solving, and drawing closer to God.
8/28
Sikh Musical Heritage: 7-8 p.m.
Shepherd of the Hills CC. 6909 W. Courtyard Dr.
a.. Sikh music played on the Gurus string instruments, as played 400 years
ago.
b.. For information, call 394-9570
8/30
"Reflections" meeting: 3 p.m.
Yarbrough Public Library meeting room
a.. A dialogue group designed to foster friendly relations between Moslems
and Christians
b.. Anyone interested in dialogue is invited.
c.. Contact Sister Katherine Ruiz of the Freedom of Faith Foundation or
Elsa Potter of the International Institute of Culture and Language.
445-0656; mabelpo@xxxxxxxxx or katherineruiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
9/5-9/7
Omega at The Crossings, Inaugural Weekend
13500 FM 2769, Austin
a.. Join this special inaugural weekend and celebrate the opening of Omega
at The Crossings
b.. Weekend workshops begin Friday at 8:00 pm and end Sunday at noon.
c.. Easy Registration: 877-944-3003
9/6
Soulforce Training: 9am-Noon
MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks 8601 S. 1st Street, Austin
a.. Learn the principles of nonviolent protest as taught by Gandhi and
Martin Luther King, Jr.
b.. Training will be led by Mel White, Founder and Executive Director of
Soulforce, Inc.
c.. Free. For more information call MCC Austin at: 291-8601
9/6
The Wondrous Mind & Auspicious Music Concert: 3:30 pm 5:30pm
Austin Hsiang Yun Temple 6720 N. Capital of Texas Hwy
a.. Buddhas Light International AssociationAustin Chapters 2003 Charity
Concert.
b.. Purchase tickets at 346-6789
9/13
Crossing Bounderies- Journey in Hope 9am 1:30pm
a.. Austin District United Methodist Women Annual Meeting
b.. Pflugerville First United Methodist Church
c.. Tickets $5 at door. Child care RSVP by Sep. 5th at 836-3493
d.. For more info call: 836-3493
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BUILDING LIVES BUILDING A COMMUNITY
3rd ANNUAL COMMUNITIES CONNECTING CONFERENCE 2003
September 10 -11
Doubletree Hotel
16505 IH-35 North Austin
For information call: (512) 454-3737
Registration Fee: $35, late fee: $50
On September 10-11, the Austin Police Department and the Communities
Connecting for a Better Tomorrow Committee will partner to host a conference
to encourage connecting between people and organizations in the Austin Metro
community. Representatives from various businesses, non-profits, law
enforcement, faith communities, and local & state agencies have come
together in order to increase awareness of issues affecting our community
and identify the resources needed to address them. The focus on
connectingwill continue as members from Central Texas convene to develop
tangible solutions that will positively impact the future of our community.
Relevant information and statistics will be provided by the Community Action
Network. This conference will focus on what it takes to be an inspired and
effective leader of change in business, nonprofit organizations, communities
of faith, education, neighborhoods, and the public sector. It will take
place at the Doubletree Hotel, 16505 IH-35 North Austin. For information,
call (512) 454-3737. Registration Fee: $35; Late Fee (forms received after
09/01/2003 and On Site) $50. Fee includes all sessions, luncheons,
continental breakfast, & materials.
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2003 Update: Town Hall Meeting on the Healthcare Crisis
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
MCC Center: 3925 West Braker Lane
(MoPac & Braker Lane)
RSVP by MONDAY, AUGUST 25 to: rbartels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PANELISTS
The Honorable Will Wynn, Mayor, City of Austin
Darren Rodgers, Sr. Vice President Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Phil Dial, Principal Rudd & Wisdom Consulting
Dr. Robert Epstein, Sr.Vice President Actuaries Medco Health Solutions
Rich Johnson, Director Texas Medical Association
Ronnie Jung, Deputy Director Teacher Retirement System
Cost:CEBS, AHRMA, & CTCBA Members: $20 Non-Members: $30
Or, fax 512-345-8468, Attention: R. Bartels.
For additional event information, visit
http://www.iscebs.org/chapters/lcreg4.asp
AAIM Volunteer Opportunities
Contact AAIM to sign up! 386-9145 or www.aaimaustin.org
Artist
Paint a mural, hang pictures, teach children art, organize an art contest
for children and miscellaneous art projects
LOCATION: To Be Determined (TBD) TIME: Flexible
Business Outreach
Reach out to businesses to share AAIMs mission, offer AAIMs services or
solicit in-kind donations
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Catering
Cooking and Serving Food at Special Events
LOCATION: TBD TIME: Event
Days
Community Outreach
Reach out to the community to share AAIMs mission, offer AAIMs services or
solicit in-kind donations
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Congregational Outreach
Reach out to congregations to share AAIMs mission and to seek membership
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Data Entry
Type and enter information into the computer
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Database Management
Update and maintain AAIM databases
LOCATION: AAIM Offices TIME: Flexible
Desk Top Publishing
Create fliers, publications, invites, ads, etc.
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Editor
Edit materials AAIM generates
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: As needed
Electronic Newsletter
Create AAIMs e-Voice, every Thursday
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible,
4-8 hours a month
ESL Tutoring / Translating
Help Refugees learn/communicate English
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: Flexible
Event Day
Help with needed functions for an event (i.e. set up, break down, ticket
taker, usher&)
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: Event Day
Event Planning
Plan and implement events
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: As needed
Flyer Canvassing
Posting flyers in key locations around town
LOCATION: Community TIME: Flexible
Fund Raising
Strategizing and implementing fundraising plans
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Grant Writing
Research and write grants
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
House Repairs (no experience required all skill levels needed)
Minor house repairs such as painting, yard work, replacing rotted wood etc
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: Flexible
Interreligious Education
Create educational materials and plan educational opportunities
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Marketing
Help market AAIMs mission and vision
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Mailings
Stuff and stamp envelopes
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: As needed
Mentoring
Provide a child in the juvenile justice system with a positive role model.
LOCATION: Community TIME: Flexible (8+ hours a
month)
Office Management
Organizing and managing office functions
LOCATION: AAIM Offices TIME: Flexible (~10
hours a week)
Office Work
File, answer phones, word processing, copying, etc.
LOCATION: AAIM Offices TIME: Flexible
Photography
Photograph events, religious activities, clients and various other subjects
for marketing and documenting purposes.
LOCATION: On Location TIME: Flexible
Research
Research trends in the Austin area, data on religious organizations and
other relevant issues
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
Skilled Labor
Put your skills to work for the poor (i.e. electrical, plumbing, design&)
LOCATION: On-site TIME: As needed
Speech Writing
Write speeches and articles for AAIM Staff and Board
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: As needed
Telemarketing (no sales)
Call members, delegates, board members, businesses and others in the
database to deliver special messages/invites, solicit in-kind donations and
brief surveys.
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: As needed
Volunteer Management
Recruit, retain and maintain volunteers.
LOCATION: Flexible TIME: Flexible
(4-8 hours a month)
Community Volunteer Opportunities are now on AAIMs website:
www.aaimaustin.org
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Need of the Week
AAIM needs a team of volunteers to recruit congregations that are willing
to provide shelters, meals and volunteers for homeless people on cold winter
nights.
We know if is hard to think about cold weather shelters when it is 100
degrees
outside but these shelters save lives so we must be prepared.
Contact Elliott Brown to sign up.
elliottb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 386-9145
AAIM Contact Information
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
701 Tillery Street, Suite 8
Austin, Texas 78702
(512) 386-9145
(fax) 385-1430
http://www.aaimaustin.org/
Executive Director
Susan Wills, M.S.,LPC susanwills@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Administration
Elliott Brown, Community Relations and Development, elliottb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Linda Laurence, Bookkeeper, lindal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Community Mentoring Network
John Williams, Program Coordinator, johnw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hands on Housing
Dr. Hugh Cullen Sparks, Program Coordinator, hughs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
English as a Second Language
Lu Zeidan, ESL Coordinator, luz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jennifer LeBaron and Tom Linker, ESL Teachers jenniferl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries is supported by the financial
contributions of congregations and individuals.
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