Team Members and anyone interested in joining Many Hands Light Work,

 

       The first meeting of Many Hands Light Work- a non-profit organization- was held on May 26, 2007. At the meeting officers were elected, a Mission's Statement was created, a logo design was discussed, and possible fundraising ideas and grants were discussed.

 

The group officers were elected and stand as follows: President- Gloria Adams; Vice President- Amy Yates; Financial Director- Dawn Sperfslage; Secretary- Holly Gleich; Public Relations- Yin-Ya Huang; Scholarship Program Directors- Omar Medina and Chris Dunkelberg.

 

 The Mission's Statement is as follows:

The mission of Many Hands Light Work, a non-profit organization, is focused on providing financial aid and educational assistance to the Matagalpa Region of Nicaragua.

 

The vision statement is as follows:

The focus of Many Hands Light Work is supported by two different programs. The first purpose will provide scholarships for worthy individuals, seeking a higher education, who demonstrate financial need. The second purpose is to mentor, tutor, and provide hands-on experiences by members of Many Hands Light Work.

 

It is Many Hands Light Works' intent that a diverse group of people will work together to benefit the Matagalpa community in Nicaragua. Therefore, the logo will have an ethnically diverse group of hands holding the world. Two flags- the Nicaraguan national flag and the American flag- will be sprouting out of the world in their geographical location.

 

Possible fundraising that was discussed was a breakfast/luncheon with assistance from Dad's Bagel Waffles and the Buchanan County Pork Producers. The meals will be purchased by donations. In return for Dad's Bagel Waffles' assistance, the company will ask for a small percentage. Another fundraising idea that was discussed is a cross-country run/ canoeing at Christine Schrage’s property. 

 

Grants that were discussed are: 1) Fullbright Hayes, 2) Jack Kent, and 3) Veridian Credit Union.

 

Submitted: May 27, 2007                             Signature: __________________