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* Bundles of Love story
* Fundraiser T-Shirt
* Agency Spotlight
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* Funding
* Help Wanted
* Ebaying for Bundles
* Pictures of Connor
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* Thanks
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* Donation Thank-You's
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* South
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* North Metro Work News
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* Rochester
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* Minnetonka Work News
* Board of Directors
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* Special
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* Flammability Questions
* New Patterns
* Preemie Size Measurements
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* Volunteer
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* BOL Results
* Board Changes & Spotlights
* Spreading the Word
* Donations that Thank & Honor
Bundles
of Love Results for
January through April 2003:
Over 11,000 items (including 354 bundles) were delivered to families through the following community partners, helping an estimated 1000 families:
Rochester:
- Methodist Hospital
- New Life Family Services
- Olmsted Community Hospital
- St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Paul:
- Catholic Charities-Seton Services
- Children’s Hospital
- Regions Hospital
- West Side Clinic
North Metro:
- St. Bridgets Church Baby Blanket, Lindstrom
- Unity Hospital, Fridley
- Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids
Minneapolis:
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Children’s Hospital
- Hennepin County Medical Center
- North East Strong Together
- Person to Person
Dakota County:
- Alpha Women’s Center & Maternity Home, Savage
- Amnion Pregnancy Crisis Center, Burnsville
- CAP Agency, Burnsville
- Dakota County Public Health Office, Apple Valley
- Dakota County Public Health Office, So. St. Paul
- Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville
- Life Care Centers, West St. Paul & Apple Valley
Other:
- Northfield Hospital, Northfield
- Honduras, Central America – Dolores Williams, Santa Barbara
- Hope International
A monthly average of 114 volunteers reported more than 11,600 volunteer hours - an average of 25 hours per month per volunteer! Over 1 ton of donated supplies were received as well as 5000 infant quilts, clothing, baby care supplies and other items. Thank You!
Board Changes & Spotlights
Vice
President
Effective June 2003, Teresa Wilts became Vice President for Bundles of
Love. Teresa has been our sewing instructor at West Side Clinic and North
Metro Work Group coordinator for the last few years.
Joanne Larsen, previous Vice President will continue to serve on our Board of Directors and as Rochester work group coordinator.
Secretary
Effective May
2003, Lisa Buesing, long time South Metro volunteer and assistant work
group coordinator, has replaced Lynn Milton as Bundles of Love secretary.
Thank you to Lynn Milton who kindly stepped in to complete the previous term as board Secretary when Heather Malecha resigned her position in 2002 and welcome Lisa!
Introducing
Lisa Buesing
Lisa Buesing,
who some of you know as a new co-coordinator for the South Metro work
group, has generously agreed to join our Board of Directors as secretary.
In this role she’ll primarily be responsible for a variety of correspondence and administrative tasks. These new duties won’t keep her from the work that first brought her to Bundles of Love, however— the chance to use her crocheting and sewing skills for babies.
As a stay-at-home mom for her 3-year-old son Aidan, she appreciates the flexibility BOL allows its volunteers and the convenience of working at her own pace.
Lisa had a lot of experience with a crochet hook and yarn when she first started with us, but hadn’t done any sewing since her home economics courses in junior high school. Still, two years ago she felt compelled to brush up on those skills and bought a sewing machine she uses primarily for creating garments for BOL. A short time later she made yet another purchase to support her volunteer work – a serger, which has become a favorite tool.
It’s evident when you talk to Lisa that giving to her community is a natural part of her life, something she doesn’t think twice about. We’re grateful for her commitment and look forward to our continued work together.
written by Belinda Ostrowski
Spreading the Word
We thank the following organizations who have recently allowed us to speak to them regarding the Bundles of Love mission:
- Five Star Lion’s Club – Fridley
- Embroider’s Guild of America – St. Paul chapter
- R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) - Minneapolis
- Kiwanis clubs – 2 Rochester chapters
Speaking to organizations like these help promote our work and find more assistance throughout our communities.
If you have a group that may be interested in helping Bundles of Love and would be interested in hearing a presentation from one of our board members or other speakers, please let us know.
Donations that Thank and Honor
As you celebrate the birth of a healthy baby...fondly remember a loved one who has passed on...or struggle with selecting the right gift for the person who has everything, consider a donation to Bundles of Love in their name.
Click HERE for our printable donation form and mailing address.
Thank You!
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