ComingHomeWinter 2003

HABITAT HAPPENINGS FOR OUR FRIENDS AND VOLUNTEERS

in this issue...

Cluster Two Dedication 2

5K Recap 2

Hike for Habitat 3

Thank You Notes 3

Welcome New Staff 3

Habitat on PBS 4

Director’s Corner 5

Holiday Card Artwork Contest 5

Volunteer Spotlight 6

Masked Ball Happenings 7

Bird Feeder Blitz Build 8

upcoming events...

MARCH 1Youth, join us March 1 for a birdfeederblitz build at Emerald Hollow. See pg. xxfor details.

MARCH 12 & MAY 17PBS will feature Habitat Bucks nationallyon the Visionaries television series. Seepg. XX for details.

THIS SPRINGWe are welcoming students for thesecond annual Collegiate Challenge atHabitat Bucks. The groups will bestaying in Trumbauersville and workingat our construction site during theirspring break.

The season of giving unitedHabitat Bucks with thegenerous member contrac-tors of the Bucks-Montchapter of the NationalAssociation of RemodelersIndustry. The group helpedHabitat meet constructiondeadlines in order tocomplete homes for six morefamilies this spring.

Starting with little more thana block foundation, NARImembers, led by General Contractor MikeFallon, began framing the structure by 7:15 a.m.Within a half hour, walls were being erected andHabitat families started to see their dreamsbecoming realities. Homeowner Rich Colewatched in awe as his first floor took shape.“That’s my house,” he said, pointing to hishome. “That is my house,” he repeated proudly.

Mike is modest, but he and his group aremighty. In one weekend—Dec. 7 and 8—NARIcarpenters completed 10,596 sq. ft. of joists anddecks, 850 lineal feet of interior and exteriorwalls, which were pre-constructed by ShellyEnterprises Inc., and loaded second-floor wallsfor five of the six units in Cluster Three.Saturday, 21 carpenters worked nine hours;Sunday, 12 carpenters worked eight hours. Theystopped briefly to warm up by the coffee

station—sponsored byQuakertown NationalBank—and to eatlunch, which wasprovided byCVS/Pharmacy, in

Hatboro, and Kehilat HaNahar, of New Hope.

“They [NARI] are making dreams come true,”said Habitat’s Executive Director, Jim Petruzzi.Mike quickly challenged him saying, “No, theyare making my dream come true. I have alwayswanted to do something really meaningful andthis project has allowed me to do just that. I cangive back doing something I love: building.”

Thank you to these sponsors and partnerswho made the NARI Blitz Build possible:Billingham Built • BKZ Contractors Inc. • BlosserElectric • Brian T. Smith Builders Inc. • CalfayanConstruction Associates Inc. • CVS/Pharmacy •Dave Bonning Remodeling • David Brooke RushBuilders • DeRocco Building Corp. • FrankfordIron • Gemmi Construction Inc. • HainesContracting Inc. • J. Kurt Spence Builder Inc. •Kehilat Hanahar • Krause Construction • LifestylesDesign LLC • L.J.S. Builders • Norm SchorrInsulated Glass • R & R Morano Restoration &Renovation • Quakertown National Bank • ShellyEnterprises Inc. • Tilghman Builders Inc. • WesCarver Electrical Contracting Inc. • W.T. Hellingsand Associates Inc.

NARI Catches the Holiday Spirit

NARI members from 19 companies spent a weekend withHabitat to construct Cluster Three at Emerald Hollow)

Ray Luszczak (right) andMichael Fallon

Y O U ’ R E I N V I T E D …

Please join us for the dedication of Cluster Two on

Saturday, Feb. 22 at 3 pm.

The ceremony will take place at Emerald Lane

in Trumbauersville. Afterward, meet the new

homeowners, tour the homes and enjoy

refreshments. Need more information? Call

Mikaela Martin at 215-348-2204 x306. We’ll

see you there!

Quakertown runner Dean Dimmig took advantage of ideal running condi-tions—cool temperatures, cloudy skies and calm winds—to win the firstrunning of the Habitat for Humanity 5Kroad race on Saturday, November 30 with atime of 16:57. Sandi Beale of New Hope wasthe first woman with a time of 20:14,finishing 13th in a field of 97 runners. Therunners ranged in age from Charles Walker,67, of Tampa, FL to Bryn Kreider, 9, ofPennsburg. Habitat staff member, StefanieClark, finished in 35:35 in her first race whileher husband, Anthony, finished in 19:00.Complete race results are posted on theHabitat Bucks website at www.habitat-bucks.org.

Race organizer Bill Tuszynski of QuakertownRotary, and a regular Habitat volunteer,noted that the race raised nearly $2,000 forHabitat for Humanity of Bucks County. “Itwas gratifying that we were able to raise theamount of money that we did. I was relievedthat it all came together. My daughter, Hannah, and I thought of the idea for arace as we were driving around.”

The race was co-sponsored by the Quakertown Rotary Club and QuakertownUnited Methodist Church. The course started and finished at the church and ranon a loop through Milford Township with a half-mile hill in the middle of thecourse. Race-day volunteers included the Quakertown Rotary Club, Tuszynskifamily and friends, Habitat staff members Nancy Lewandoski, Joe Morrison andhis sons Peter and David, and the Besse, Cole and Argue families who will bemoving into the Emerald Hollow community.

Awards were also presented to the first, second and third place finishers invarious age groups for men and women. A special award was given to DavidWeiss as the first registrant for the race. Daniel Bartos of Camp Lejeune, NC,won the “Long Distance Runner Award” as the pre-registered runner whotraveled the farthest to participate in the run. Sue Fischer of Fischer’s TuxedoHeadquarters was recognized as a special sponsor who made a monetarycontribution, provided the tuxedo for Tuszynski to wear while marshalling therace and came out of running retirement to train and run the race in a time of26:26. In addition to the post-race awards presentation, Tuszynski held a rafflefor prizes including homemade pumpkin pies donated by bakers from theQuakertown UMC and Quakertown First UCC. Accompanying the ceremonywas music provided by 925 DJs.

Along with Quakertown Rotary and Quakertown UMC, sponsors includedFischer’s Tuxedo Headquarters, Visionetics, Quakertown National Bank, TheChocolate Factory, Barmar Travel, Country Delight Deli, Sal’s Pizza Randa,Aardvark Sports Shop, Boyer’s Food Market, First UCC of Quakertown, St.Luke’s Quakertown Hospital, Quakertown Community School District, MeyersRestaurant, 925 DJs and the White Eagle Group.

Local Runner WinsInaugural Habitat forHumanity 5K

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ComingHomeComing Home is produced by Habitat for Humanityof Bucks CountyEditor: Nancy LewandoskiAssistant Editor: Stefanie ClarkNewsletter Design: Kelli Regan, The Lightbulb LabPrinting: Old York Road Printing

The Habitat crew would like towelcome a new staff member,Rick Felty of Doylestown,who brings experience in afford-able housing issues and feelsright at home on the constructionsite. Rick is working alongsideConstruction Supervisor, RayLuszczak, and AmeriCorpsmembers Robin Fraser andMolly Mattecheck.

“Without officially working here,I was very familiar with workinghere,” Rick says. He spent twoyears serving on our buildingcommittee when Habitatwas working in Bristol,and his work atCommunity CommitmentInc. brought him to sitesupervising young peopleinvolved with the juvenilecourt system.

His commitment to youthwas a determining factorfor Rick in accepting thisnew position with Habitat. “I likethat we’re connected with

AmeriCorps; I enjoy passing onwhatever I’m able to pass along,making it easier for younger people.I owned my own constructionbusiness for 12 years.”

Rick says he appreciates being awayfrom a climb-the-ladder environ-ment. “I believe in Habitat’s missionand making Bucks County a betterplace to live. I’m impressed by theconstant reinforcement that this is ateam effort. You just don’t find thatpositive attitude on the outside.That’s the first thing I noticed aboutHabitat.”

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The first annual Hike for Habitat onSaturday, October 26, made a differencein Bucks County. Observing national Make aDifference Day, the 5K hike through PeaceValley Park in New Britain was designed as ayouth fundraiser to support Habitat’s EmeraldHollow community of 37 townhouses inTrumbauersville.

The hike was established in response to thegrowing number of young people who wantto participate in a service project withHabitat; but many are younger than 15 yearsold, which is the minimum age requirementto work at the construction site. “The hikewas a meaningful way for young people toget involved,” said Nancy Lewandoski, youthcoordinator. “It helped raise awareness of thelocal need for simple, decent, affordablehomes and generated support for the projectthrough individual sponsorship.”

All ages were represented within the groupof 58 walkers and 10 volunteers. Youthparticipants and their adult leaders raisedapproximately $1,000 in sponsorship pledgesin preparation for the hike. Make ADifference Day, an annual celebration ofneighbors helping neighbors, was created byUSA WEEKEND Magazine.

Thank you to our sponsors of Hike forHabitat. Eagles Peak Spring Water of

Fountainville sponsored our T-shirt printing.First Savings Bank of Perkasie providedbottled water for the event and volunteerswho worked the water station at theturnaround point. Villa Capri provided a giftcertificate for the hike raffle. ACME and Mert& Monte’s helped to provide food for thewalkers. Basement Graphics printed the hikeT-shirts and School Works! submitted the T-shirt design.

Thank you to these wonderful HikeCommittee volunteers:• Katie Fischer, Central Bucks H.S. West• Gail Kolenda, School Works!• Cyndi Lewis, Truman High School Key Club• Ken Stephon, First Savings Bank of Perkasie• Bill Tuszynski, Quakertown Rotary

Youth Help Open Door to Homeownership

Steve Cashman,sixth gradeteacher at JohnBarclayElementary, withAllison Lippe andSharon Bilenky.

Thank You NotesFIRST SAVINGS BANK OF PERKASIE has beensponsoring a doughnuts & coffee treat at site twicea month. Ken Stephon, who started the program,announced that Clemen’s Markets and Yum YumDonuts (both of Quakertown) are now providingthe goodies as in-kind donations. Our constructionworkers are grateful for the warm coffee andsweets this winter. Thank you for your kindsupport!

Thank you CENTRAL BUCKS CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE for providing additional funds to ouragency through the Business Cares grant for 2002.Business Cares is a foundation to enrich the lives offamilies during the holiday season.

Thank you, QUAKERTOWN ROTARY, for showingyour commitment to the work of Habitat bydonating $1000 in January.

The MEMBERS OF NARI purchased Christmas giftsfor our Emerald Hollow children and raised $135for more Christmas gifts for the group of childrenwho live, or will live, in the Emerald Hollowcommunity. The parents are most grateful!

From our wish list: TJ MIERNICKI of Perkasiedonated funds to purchase measuring tapes.

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Rick Felty, left, and Nick Grant closethe work day with some fun.

PBS RecognizesHabitat as a VisionaryPBS stations across the nation are featuring HabitatBucks this winter and spring in a Visionaries segment,“From the Ground Up.” This television series portraysour Emerald Hollow community, including highlights offamilies, volunteers and our vision to integrate groupsof people from varying economic levels. In thesegment’s introduction, Actor and Host Sam Waterson,says, “We join staff and volunteers working on theEmerald Hollow Project—which will, for the first time,mix a community socially and economically, in a boldattempt to eliminate the ‘low-income housing’ stigmaand desegregate economic boundaries….And in acounty often identified as a habitat for the wealthy, wefind people from diverse backgrounds erasing substan-dard housing from the landscape.”

Catch “From the Ground Up” on WYBE, Wed., March12, 8:30 p.m. and Sat., May 17, 3:30 p.m. For updatedprogramming schedules, visit www.visionaries.org.

New Genuardi’s ID NumberThank you for showing your support by collecting super-market register tapes. Genuardi’s supermarket announces anexciting and easier way to raise money for non-profit organi-zations, such as Habitat for Humanity. The Community CashBack program is now powered by eScrip, an electronicfundraising tool. If you have been collecting paper registerreceipts, please register your Genuardi’s club card or yourcredit/debit card at www.escrip.com, or use a sign-up sheet atthe Genuardi’s customer service counter. Our Group IDNumber is 149390004. A percentage of your purchases willbe donated to Habitat electronically, and you will need toregister only once a year. Genuardi’s is no longer redeemingpaper register receipts. Please note: We are still acceptingACME register tapes.

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IN MEMORY OF…Rita Danielsen

Jacqueline McGoldrickKenneth E. Hadfield

Kenneth HadfieldRev. Karlton Heckman

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory MoserErica Hendrix

Mr. and Mrs. Elaine FranklinBernard Grimes and MaryCarroll GrimesMr. and Mrs. HarlanSwansonMark Swanson

Grandma LareschMr. and Mrs. Tom Alba

Pete LuszczakMichael Joseph Lantzy

Ruth MargolitHal Margolit and StephanieMason

Eleanor NordbyeMr. and Mrs. Helen M. Fisher

Samuel OttMr. and Mrs. David McClain

Earl PursellKatherine Pursell

John RichterEleanor Richter

Jinny ScottMr. and Mrs. Anthony J.Petillo

Mr and Mrs. Willard W.Segraves

Mr. and Mrs. John Segraves

IN HONOR OF…George Carr

Maria McComasLola Connelly

Mr. and Mrs. John ConnellyHoward Cowan

Neshaminy Federation ofTeachersSchool Nurses of NeshaminySchool District

Paul DonleyBrian Donley

Jessica FondySally Leasure

Jim & Jeanne FrankMr. and Mrs. Michael Frank

Mary C. IvesMr. and Mrs. Sandi Ives

G.M. Carr and K.C.Davidheister

Mr. and Mrs. George CarrThe Rev. and Mrs. CharlesKleis

RCA FoundationThomas Mack

Mr. and Mrs. Lynda DuShanePeter Mayo

Carmen Monaco and GayBeraVirgil Miller

Mr. and Mrs. ThomasSwartleySam Roberto

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel RobertoWally Roccoli

Mr. and Mrs. Sandi IvesDale Scafuro

The Sixth Grade Team at JohnBarclay Elementary

Mary SchoellerMr. and Mrs. Alan Sterner

Jane Steeley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas

SwartleyMr. and Mrs. Ernest VanValkenburg

Mr. and Mrs. Carl VanValkenburgMr. and Mrs. Rodney Van Valkenburg

Madeleine WellsMr. and Mrs. Willard Wells

Tribute Gifts(9/06/2002- 12/31/02)

Thank You for Your Generous Contributions

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Strengthening LeadershipRoles with Habitat Bucks

✍director’s corner

I hope all of you, our Habitat Bucks family,had a great holiday season. We at HabitatBucks took a little time to relax, catch ourbreath and prepare for the next round ofbuilding! We are making great progress, withthe help and support of an ever-increasingnumber of people accepting leadership roles.

You will read about NARI in this issue (pg.1), and the incredible service they areproviding the Habitat Bucks families. Twovolunteers who have taken an amazing leader-ship role in the NARI Blitz Build are PhilBlosser and Mike Fallon. I wish you all couldmeet them; they are special people. Phil is thepresident of the Bucks-Mont NARI chapterwho began our partnership by pulling togethera committee of NARI folks. But planning wasjust the start of Phil’s contribution. He wasout at Emerald Hollow swinging hammerswith the rest of the group. And he persuadedsome of the crew in his company to comealong. Anytime we’ve called for help, Phil hascome through with suggestions and actions.We are grateful for the privilege of workingwith Phil, a truly soft-spoken, yet powerfulleader.

Then there is Mike Fallon. Mike took on the

task of over-seeing the entire blitz buildproject. Mike also operates his own company,so this was no small commitment. Mike is abig man; he looks like he could lift a wall onhis own. And he needed to shoulder the load ofplanning and implementing a blitz build ofthis nature. We consider ourselves very fortu-nate to meet and work with someone ascommitted, caring, strong and resourceful asMike, who is willing to accept nothing but thebest efforts from himself and others. Everyoneat Habitat Bucks feels enriched to have workedwith him on this project. Mike leads with alaugh, a smile or a squinted eye, whatever isneeded to ensure success. NARI recentlypresented the President’s Award to Mike forhis volunteer work in the community,including his Habitat contributions. It waswonderful to be at the gathering to applaud hishonor, especially because we who know himare certain that although he appreciates therecognition, it’s not about the award for Mike.

A final leadership spotlight for this editionbeams on a staff member—another personcritical to the success of the NARI Blitz Build,and to Habitat Bucks as we move forward intothe future—our Director, Trish Kriger. Trish

has been with us since July, and in this shorttime, she has made an amazing difference inour organization. As our lead contact withNARI, Trish exchanged enough emails andcalls with Mike and Phil to clog a computerand a phone line. She always made sure thatwhatever had to happen with NARI happened.And that was just one Habitat Bucks projecton her plate. Trish creates ideas, develops thenecessary plans and schedules, and leads theeffort with skill, humor and passion for thetask. Whether it’s a blitz build, a business planor a new partnership endeavor, her recentaward, NARI’s Friend of the Year, tells youhow our partners see her.

Without special people such as thosehighlighted here, other special contributionsyou have heard about or still others laboringquietly behind the scenes, Habitat Buckscould not continue to grow and serve theBucks County community. On behalf of ourstaff and board members, our thanks go out toeach and every Habitat Bucks supporterworking with us.

Jim PetruzziExecutive Director

Call for Holiday Card DesignsYour painting could be featured as the 2003 Habitat for Humanity holiday card. Artwork for this year’s

holiday card will be chosen in July by committee vote. Bring your original artwork to the Habitat office at

340 N. Broad St., Doylestown, on or before June 30. We will not consider submissions received after the

deadline. If your work is selected, it becomes property of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County and will

be recognized as an in-kind donation. Artists whose artwork is not chosen will be contacted by mail

and may collect their submission at the Habitat office.

Get out your paintbrushes and show us what you’ve got!

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BILLTUSZYNSKI

Bill Tuszynski wasin the neighborhood.He wasn’t passingthrough; Bill is aresident ofQuakertown whowas pleased for the volunteer outlet Habitatwould provide. Bill began working atEmerald Hollow in December 2001, whenconstruction began.

“The local Habitat was doing something inour area, and it was an opportunity to getinvolved myself and through the Rotary,”Bill says. He is Program Chair for theQuakertown Rotary, which has volunteeredat Emerald Hollow throughout the past year.The rotary has donated hours to the Bessefamily and recently gave $1000 to HabitatBucks.

Bill holds a special place in our hearts withhis upbeat personality and positive attitude.He also lends Habitat his talents to fill manyroles, as the chair of the Family SelectionCommittee, a member of the Hike for Habitatcommittee, organizer of the inauguralHabitat 5K and a committed volunteer onsite.

Giving back to the community in which helives renews Bill’s purpose in offering somuch of his time to Habitat. He is motivatedby “the satisfaction of seeing people gettinginto better situations and helping themalong.” He adds, “I’m always amazed thatpeople are willing to live in houses that Ihelped build.”

Although Bill poses as a construction workerregularly, his true pastimes are running,“reading everything” and traveling.

Thank you, Bill, for everything you do!

As with all Americorps*VISTA volunteers,another one-year term has come to an end.For NANCY LEWANDOSKI, youthcoordinator, that means passing the torchto a new volunteer and saying goodbye toa rewarding and challenging experience ina position that was held first by her.

The youth coordinator position wascreated out of a desire to increase theyouth activities and education that hadpreviously been enveloped by the volun-teer coordinator’s responsibilities.

“We needed someone to take the youthprogram to the next level and evolve it, tobe articulate and make the connections weneeded to make the youth program asuccess,” says Jim Petruzzi, executivedirector. “Nancy has farsurpassed my expecta-tions.”

Trish Kriger, director,agrees. “Nancy hasbuilt an incredibly solidfoundation for [HabitatBucks’] youthprogram,” she says.“She has a very natural,motivating qualityabout her that hasresulted in her makingso many connectionsfor us in the schoolsand in the community.”

Nancy came to Habitat Bucks afterworking several years in electronic andprint media. She graduated fromCreighton University in 1999 with ajournalism degree and skills she has usedto produce this newsletter.

“I wanted to feel like I was making adifference in my work,” Nancy says. “Thisposition has been life-changing. It hashelped me open myself to things outsideof my experiences. This is the type of jobthat makes you think more of others thanyour own financial success.”

Nancy says that her work with Habitat hasopened her eyes in many ways. “It’s givenme an in-depth perspective on economicstruggles. The faces, the hearts, the faith offamilies who own a home through Habitat

have shown me that I take a lot forgranted.”

Since taking on the inaugural position,Nancy has been involved with youth fromelementary schools to high schools tovocational-technical schools and colleges.Bucks County Community Collegestudents have been regular volunteers onsite; Barclay Elementary School’s sixthgrade class creates thank you notes;carpentry students at Upper Bucks Vo-Tech School are working on framing for anEmerald Hollow cluster. The biggestundertaking was Nancy’s creation of“Hike for Habitat,” which resulted in 58participants and 10 volunteers from areaschools hiking around Peace Valley Park to

raise money and awarenessfor Habitat Bucks.

“It was a challenge to facemy fears of not being ableto contribute something, toplan youth events. Lettingmyself get really involvedemotionally and physicallywith my work—that wasreally hard for me to do,”Nancy says. “It’s a differenttype of work that requires adifferent kind of energy—more hands-on, moreemotional.”

Although her full-timecommitment to Habitat Bucks is ending,Nancy will be staying involved by contin-uing her work on the newsletter. “I have adream of making a life out of freelanceprojects with writing and editing, and Ihope to continue working with non-profits.”

The Habitat staff couldn’t be happier thatshe’ll still be a presence in the office andon site. Mikaela Martin, director of opera-tions, has worked with Nancy since lastFebruary. “Nancy’s made an invaluablecontribution to Habitat that will lastforever. I am thrilled that she will continueto share her creativity, her energy and herlaughter with us.”

Sending Off…Volunteer Spotlight

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When Dracula walked through the door, every eye turned tosee the commanding, taller-than-six-foot frame draped ina black cape take his position beside the piano. Hispiercing gray eyes and mysterious silence transportedthe guests directly into a Bram Stoker novel.

Dracula’s music accompanied the cocktail hour atHabitat for Humanity’s Annual Dinner andMasked Ball, held October 18, at Spring MillManor in Ivyland, PA. The event was afundraiser for Habitat for Humanity,which attracted about 150 people, andraised more than $35,000 in supportof affordable homes in Bucks County.With Dracula, portrayed by MichaelMoeller, the Horizon Dance Allianceperformed selections throughout theevening from the ballet Dracula.

Along with a silent auction anddinner, guests danced the night awayto the sounds of After Dark.Sponsors for the second annualgala included QuakertownNational Bank, Commerce Bank,Prudential Fox and Roach, GeneFickes and Marv Woodall, FirstNational Bank of Newtown, FirstSavings Bank of Perkasie andDinner Chairman James F.Paccioretti.

“We could not have pulledtogether such an outstanding eventwithout the support of oursponsors and dinner committee,”says Joseph Morrison, Habitat’schief development officer. “We owethem a great deal of thanks for

their financial stewardship and for their personalinvolvement in every aspect of the dinner.”

In recognition of these partnerships, the“Good Neighbor” award was presented to

T.H. Properties for its outstandingsupport of Habitat’s mission, and a

“House Sponsor” award was givento Doylestown PresbyterianChurch for their adoption of onehome in Habitat’s EmeraldHollow community. Inaddition, the “Distinguished

Service” award was presented inabstentia to Dan Kendra, ofPrecision Solutions, Inc., who hasdemonstrated superior service anddedication to Habitat for Humanityof Bucks County. The “OutstandingLeader” award was presented to Paul

Landes, President of the Board ofDirectors, for outstanding overallleadership and support of Habitat’smission.

Habitat family members served asjudges for the costume awards.They selected Maureen Gatto andDennis McKenna as “Best Family orCouple,” Alice Zander as “MostUnrecognizable,” and Doug Julianas “Best Overall Costume.”

Top: Dracula makes a command performanceto begin the evening. Bottom: Doug Julianaccepts the award for best overall costumefrom Dinner Chairman James Paccioretti.

Masked Ball GuestsEnjoy a Great Evening

Board of DirectorsPresident, Paul Landes (High Aim Resources)Vice President, Steve Bauman (TH Properties)Treasurer, Julia Stevens (Dunlap & Associates)Hal Margolit (Drucker & Scaccetti, PC)Secretary, Jim Dowling (Ethan Allen)John Davis (Borough of Doylestown)Susan Jones (Commerce Bank)Rev. Bernie Kelly (St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church)Glen Nemath (Nemath Construction)Steven Smyth (ODL)Priscilla Stein

Staff MembersVince Cipriano, Site SupervisorStefanie Clark, Family Program DirectorRick Felty, ConstructionTrish Kriger, DirectorRay Luszczak, Construction SupervisorMikaela Martin, Director of OperationsJoe Morrison, Chief Development OfficerJim Petruzzi, Executive Director

AmeriCorps VolunteersJoe Devlin, Volunteer/In-Kind Coordinator (VISTA)Robin FraserNancy Lewandoski, Youth Coordinator (VISTA)Molly Mattecheck

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If you aren’t old enough to build homes for Habitat, this Bird Feeder BlitzBuild is the event for you! Come to Emerald Hollow with your hammers andpaint brushes Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. to try your hand at

constructing and painting a bird feeder. The event is sponsored by HomeDepot, in Neshaminy. The blitz build is designed especially for youth 5-15

years old, but all ages are welcome. Habitat uses the birdfeeders asfundraising items, which will be sold at local events throughout theyear. The building project will take place under roof, rain or shine.Additional entry forms are available at Home Depot in Neshaminy.

Entries must be postmarked on or before February 22. Spaces arelimited, so sign up today by completing the form below and mailing it

to: Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, Youth Coordinator, 340 N. Broad St., Doylestown PA 18901

Child’s Name/Age____________________________________________________

Child’s Name/Age ___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian ___________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________________________

Habitat for Humanity ofBucks CountyOUR MISSION: To build afford-able homes, better lives,stronger families and safercommunities through partner-ships with people and organi-zations throughout BucksCounty.

Birdhouse Building Blitz wish list • Bobcat excavator or any

machine with a bucket on it($5000)

• 7-ton dump truck ($7000)

• On-site beverages($50/month)

• Leather hammer holders($3.50 each)

• Stanley retractable utilityknives ($4 each)

• One-piece fiberglass tub kit(white) ($280)

• Lunches for volunteers($400/month)