Fall 1999 Newsletter

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Last Update: October, 1999
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Seeking volunteers to build and support our Congregational Outreach committee. If you are interested in helping build partnerships with the faith community, please call Melissa at 206-292-9617 or email at mmartin@seattle-habitat.org.

HELP WANTED!
We are looking for a computer whiz who has free time during the day to help us with our various needs in the office. Good sense of humor a must. Call Kathie at 206-292-5240.

---- HACK FOR HABITAT ----
Help needed to keep our web site listed on internet search engines! If interested, E-Mail: chuckdm@u.washington.edu

Attention auto mechanics! We have recently been given several vehicles and know that we are going to need some help under the hood. We know we'll also need donations of oil, coolant, windshield cleaner fluid, etc. Call Ben at the warehouse at 206-721-7567 for more information.

T-SHIRTS FOR SALE: Only $6. Stop by the office or call us. We will mail them for an extra $2.


F R E E !
Check out the Official Seattle Habitat Screen Saver! We'll literally explode onto your computer screen. In color! Contact us at habitat@seattle-habitat.org


LOOKING FOR PARADISE...
or somewhere close!
Seattle Habitat Auction Committee is looking for donations of significant value. Trips, lodging, or airfare to faraway places; "experience" items (i.e. a tour of Bill Gates' home); jewelry with precious stones, fine wines; a new car! You get the idea. We need items you have which other people want. Contact Rita at 206-949-2905 or ritalindle@aol.com for more information.

WANTED:
Looking for a spiral binding machine

to help organize packets and presentations. If you have a machine you would like to donate, call Arlene at (206) 292-5240 or e-mail her at abourns@seattle-habitat.org
Also looking for binder covers and spines! Thanks!

Folding Table Needed
for setting out merchandise and Habitat information (brochures, etc.) at our special events. If you have a card table or other table that is easy to transport, please call the Seattle Habitat office at (206) 292-5240.

Would you like to get working on-site?
Do you like working with others and being a leader? Seattle Habitat is having a Crew Leader Orientation on Tuesday, October 12 at 6 pm at St. Patrick's Church. We are looking for volunteers who would like to make a six-month commitment to work one Saturday per month as a crew leader. You will be assigned to one work site and lead a small group of general volunteers working on various construction tasks. The ability to lead and supervise volunteers is key to success as a crew lead (we will give you the skills to do the construction)! Contact Jennifer Allison at (206) 292-9617 or jallison@seattle-habitat.org for more details and join us at St. Patrick's on Oct. 12th.

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Looking for volunteers who like to talk (about Habitat!)
Seattle Habitat will hold a Speakers' Bureau Training on Wednesday, October 20 at 7pm at St. Patrick's Church. Volunteers will learn to make presentations to the community about the Habitat mission, projects and volunteer program. After this training, you will be able to do basic information sessions about Habitat, as well as conduct volunteer orientations to interested volunteers. After completing the training, you will be included on a list of speakers available to spread the word about Seattle Habitat for Humanity. Contact Jennifer Allison at (206) 292-9617 or jallison@seattle-habitat.org for more details.
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V I D E O - B U F F S:
If you've taken videos of any of our Habitat build projects or special events, we would love to see them. Seattle Women in Film is helping our Public Relations Committee to produce a new Seattle Habitat for Humanity video, and we need footage. If you have some, call Arlene at (206) 292-5240 or e-mail
abourns@seattle-habitat.org