[amc] AAIM e-Voice
- From: "Ray Gingerich" <RGingerich@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Austin Mennonite Church" <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:23:45 -0600
AAIM e-Voice
December 12, 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
Need of the Week
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Information
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AAIM Voice
Crop Walk
Over 2,100 walkers participated in the Austin CROP WALK weekend in 2003 and the
Austin CROP WALK Committee has already received over $136,000 from the event.
Thank you Austin for making the 25th Anniversary Year a great success!
The 2004 Austin CROP WALK Weekend: Ending Hunger One Step at a Time, is
scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, March 6 and 7, at Roy G. Guerrero Colorado
River Metro Park, 800 Grove Boulevard.
Attend the RIO (Recruiters Information and Orientation) on Saturday, January
17, 10 to 11:30 am at the Capital Area Food Bank, 8201 S Congress. Learn more
about Austins largest interreligious family event, receive your walker packets
and get your questions answered. Also receive tips for effective fund raising,
visit with recipients of local CROP WALK funds, and celebrate what has been
done to help feed the hungry.
For information. contact Bonnie Cole, 327-3229.
ACC Adult Ed. Classes
Orientation sessions for new Austin Community College adult education classes:
ESL, GED and Citizenship are scheduled for Jan. 12-15. To register for
orientation and for specifics on the places and times of the classes, call
223-5123 after Dec. 15.
Calendar of Events
Please send information for the Calendar of Events to luz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx three
weeks prior to the event. Priority is given to events sponsored by AAIM member
congregations and those of interest to Austin's interreligious community. The
listing is a free service of AAIM to increase understanding within the Austin
community. AAIM does not necessarily endorse the events listed. All submissions
are subject to space availability.
12/12
Strings Attached Collaborations: 8 p.m.
St David's Episcopal Church, 7th and Trinity
a.. With Eliza Gilkyson
b.. Tickets: $15; $30
c.. Information: Stringsattached.org or church bookshop 419-4983
12/13, 12/14
Turkish Food and Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Gateway Apartments Community Center, 1654 West 6th St.
a.. Handmade holiday gifts, jewelry, clothing, home decorations, homemade
Mediterranean food
12/17
A Sufi Celebration of Rumi: 6 pm
600 Windsor Lane
a.. The observance of the anniversary of the Sufi saint.
b.. See map on http://www.towardtheone.com.
c.. Contact Amina at 899-1833 or lifeinspace99@xxxxxxxxx
12/18
Noonday Concert Series: Pinnacle Brass
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 East Eight St. at Brazos
a.. Light lunch for $5-reservation needed for lunch
b.. Contact 472-2445 or concerts@xxxxxxxxxxxx
12/15
The Classic Teachings of Shantideva: 7-9:30 p.m.
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center, 1702 South Fifth Street
a.. Also Jan. 5, 12, 19
b.. Pema Chodorn', based on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva
c.. A series of 7 videotaped talks
d.. Tuition: $100, $90 members, $30 for those repeating the course,
discounts available based on income.
12/15-12/18
Tao of Aging
Omega at the Crossings
a.. Workshop for all ages to explore the joys and sorrows of aging
b.. Tuition: $395
c.. Led by David Chemikoff and Drew Leader
d.. Registration and information: 877-944-3003 or omegacrossings.com
1/6
Reflections, Universal Dialogues with Muslims : 7-8:30 p.m.
Old Quarry Library
a.. Speaker: Dr. Aqeel Ansari
b.. For information, call 345-4435
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Need of the Week
The Cold Weather Shelter, sponsored by AAIM and the Capital Area Homeless
Alliance, is in need of: blankets, gloves, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine
sanitary products, shampoo, soap and other hygiene items. Donations can be
dropped at AAIM offices at 701 Tillery, Suite 8, until Dec. 19. To donate after
that date or to volunteer to help out at the Cold Weather Shelter, call Emily
Schneider at CAHA at 476-4396.
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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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
Jennifer LeBaron, Membership Services and Outreach, jenniferl@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
Tom Linker, ESL Teacher
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries is supported by the financial
contributions of congregations and individuals.
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