Project Outreach, an on-going activity of the Worship and Religious Life committee, is driven by two primary goals:

1. Build and sustain links between Bay View residents and appropriate volunteer-based organizations both within and outside Bay View.
2. Develop awareness of, and support for, established charitable organizations working to alleviate human suffering on a local, national, or international basis.

Initiatives will emphasize intergenerational involvement, direct service, and educational awareness.

Last year’s Project Outreach activities included:

1. Nothing But Nets campaign, which provides anti-malaria nets for vulnerable families in Africa.  A single net costs $10; checks can be made to Bay View Association with notation of Nothing But Nets; donations this summer will be matched by foundation funds.
2. Listing on Bay View web site Outreach page of requests for volunteers by Bay View and community organizations.  Persons interested in volunteering can link to participating organizations.
3. Facilitating cottage parties to encourage dialog and education for future volunteer and outreach activities.
4. Petoskey-Bay View Crop Hunger Walk. Last year’s CROP Walk for Hunger resulted in just over $25,000 (25 percent to Manna Food Project and Brother Dan’s Pantry; 75 percent to Church World Service) being collected to provide hope and food for those in need. Sponsors are currently being solicited for next year’s walk.  If interested in participating, please contact Mary and Greg Jackson, chairs, at gregmaryj@yahoo.com or 231-348-2949.

For further information, please contact Karen Weaver, at 231-348-5217 or ks10weave@aol.com.

Outreach Opportunities

Habitat for Humanity
Are you handy with tools? If so, your help is needed by Habititat for Humanity. For further information, contact Mary Margaret Hornbaker, executive director, at 231-348-6926, or their web site at: www.nwmh.net.

North Central Michigan College
If you are a teacher, or educator, you might be interested in knowing about tutoring opportunities at North Central Michigan College. Please give Liz Otto a call at 231-348-6693, or e-mail her at: eotto@ncmich.edu.

North Central Michigan College can also use volunteer help with registration in September. If you can assist students with computer applications, Naomi DeWinter, Dean of Student Services, will like to hear from you. Call the college at 231-348-6693 or e-mail her at: ndewi@ncmich.edu.

Petoskey High School
Petoskey High School counseling department has a young lady, age 17, who needs tutoring assistance. She was home schooled this last semester because of migraine headaches. She is now better but she has about four classes she needs to complete assignments in. This student is taking some AP classes, so she mainly needs help in organization, about two times a week, to prevent her feeling so overwhelmed. She can drive and meet someone in a public place, like the Petoskey Library. If you can help, please contact Karen Starkey at 231-347-6700.

Brother Dan's Pantry

Monthly
Tuesday or Thursday afternoon
General housekeeping (sweeping, dusting)

Weekly
Tuesday morning,10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Shopping with Clients

Please contact Mary Moeller at mmoeller@chartermi.net if you can help.

ReStore, Habitat for Humanity
Great volunteer opportunities for families, as they accept children working with adults. They need help with receiving goods, cleaning and stocking shelves.
Contact Robert Bystrom at 231-347-8440

Manna Food Project
They need help every day from 8-4 p.m. with stocking, repacking, and warehousing of food items. Current help is also needed in their vegetable garden. Manna will accept children of all ages if accompanied by an adult. Contact Kathy Hart at 231-347-8852.

Salvation Army
They need help at their Thrift Store with receiving goods and inventory. The coordinator must be contacted before you volunteer and you must be at least 16 years of age with parental approval. Store hours are: Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact Roman Hank at 231-347-3531, or roman_hank@usc.salvationarmy.org.

If you would like to ring their bells at Christmas time, you can sign up directly at ringbells.org.

RSVP – Lead With Experience
The RSVP provides volunteer opportunities for people age 55 and older with a myriad of experience and interests from all economic, educational, and social backgrounds to serve in a variety of settings throughout their communities. RSVP Volunteers provide services that utilize their own talents and interests. Volunteers work with non-profit agencies to assist them in meeting their mission. Seasonal volunteers are welcome. RSVP is a nation wide program that has been in existence for 35 years. We are a program of the Friendship Centers of Emmet County. Please contact Sally Pickering, project director, at 231-347-3211 extension 29 for further information.

Local Bay View Opportunities
Boys' and Girls’ Club needs crossing guards for street areas near Camp when Camp is dismissed at 11:30 a.m. weekdays. They also need volunteers who can be trained for camp registration on Mondays. Please contact Recreation Director Renee Allen at Camp, or at renee@parishonline.tv.

Worship and Religious Life Committee is looking for volunteer(s) to purchase breakfast supplies each weekend for visiting minister/lecturer. Please contact Sharon Snyder, chair, at 231-347-0343.

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Bay View members support of Emmet County non-profit

1. From the Bay View Woman’s Council (2007):
a) Hospice, $500
b) Women’s Resource Center, $500
c) Planned Parenthood, $200
d) College Scholarship, $500
e) Carmien Scholarship, $500
f) Sponsorship of the Joyce Bailey Jones Red Cross Blood Drive

2. From the Bay View Campus Club:
(2006) Manna Food Project, $2,000

3. From the Bay View Association of the United Methodist Church (2007):
a) Emmet County United Way, $1,000
b) Petoskey Youth Soccer Association, $1,000
c) Petoskey Public Schools (special) $300

4. From Bay View supporters of the Petoskey-Bay View Crop Hunger Walk 2008, just over $25,000 (25 percent to Manna Food Project and Brother Dan’s Pantry; 75 percent to Church World Service)

5. Memberships and contributions:
a) Little Traverse Conservancy has 154 Bay View families as members
b) Crooked Tree Arts Center has 20 Bay View members and is an eddi Award Sponsor
c) Bay View members contribute to the
• Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation
• North Central Michigan College Foundation
• Petoskey-Harbor Springs Community Foundation
• Hospice of Little Traverse Bay.

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