don't send more e-mails to this adress please ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathy Reid To: Mennonite Church Sent: August 18, 2003 14:39 Subject: [amc] FW: AAIM e-Voice -----Original Message----- From: Lu Zeidan [mailto:luz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 1:43 PM To: Recipient list suppressed Subject: AAIM e-Voice 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit our website! http://www.aaimaustin.org Contents AAIM Voice Calendar of Events Volunteer Opportunities Need of the Week Contact Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.