Life Together!Council of Churches of the Ozarks

Fall 2010

“When you are grateful fear disappears and

abundance appears.”

Anthony Robbins

Mission StatementTo improve the quality of life in our region through collaborative

outreach in the name of Jesus Christ, by doing together what

can best be done together.

Council of Churches of the Ozarks

Board of DirectorsNeil Stenger, Chair

Kevin Ausburn

Jan Baumgartner

Roseann Bentley

Kenneth Chumbley

Dan Friberg

Bill Gaut

Gordon Kinne

David Kunze

Ken McClure

Kris Nau

David Peck

Tim Rosenbury

Cindy Waites

Mary Newbern-Williams

Bill Foster The CCO Foundation Chair

CCOzarks.org627 N. Glenstone

P.O. Box 3947 Springfield, MO 65808

Office: 417-862-3586 Fax: 417-862-2129

Dear Partners and Friends,

Thank you for your partnership with the Council of Churches of the Ozarks to improve the quality of life in our region in the name of Jesus Christ, doing together what can best be done together.

The nine agencies within the Council of Churches specialize in serving some of the most vulnerable children, seniors and people with disabilities in our community. Each year our client base swells beyond 100,000! As state budget cuts continue, we are seeing greater demand for our services, especially with programs that serve vulnerable children and people with disabilities such as Ambassadors for Children, Crosslines, Connections Handyman and Therapeutic Riding. The generosity of partners like you makes all the difference in our ability to provide compassionate services such as a food pantry that provides more than 150,000 meals each year, new clothing for foster children, ramps and walker steps for low-income seniors, and breakthrough therapy for autistic children.

These life-changing services are delivered through an efficient business model that combines several agencies under one management umbrella, enabling us to do “more with less”.

It gives me great joy to introduce two new staff members now serving the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. Please welcome Rick George. Rick’s background as a controller in the insurance industry is a great fit for serving as our Director of Finance and Operations. I’m also pleased to introduce Christine Moses. Christine comes to us with a successful event planning and marketing background, which makes her well suited as our Director of Marketing and Development.

Thanks again for your partnership and for your support of our mission to improve the quality of life for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. The team here at the Council of Churches of the Ozarks is mission-driven, to do together what can best be done together!

Grace and Peace,

Mark Struckhoff Executive Director

From the Executive Director

Get the latest updates on CCO at our website and

now on Facebook! Information on how you can get

involved and benefit the community! Consider it a direct link from us to you!

Christine Moses

Rick George

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Service Agencies

Ambassadors For Children Sondra Uzzell, msw, lcsw, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3586

Child Care Food Program Vicki McMillen, Director

1531 E. Sunshine E-1 Springfield, MO 65804

1-800-818-6812

Child Care Resource & Referral Nicole Piper, Director 1910 E. Meadowmere Springfield, MO 65804

417-887-3545

Connections Handyman Service Richard Virnig, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3586

Crosslines 1710 E. Chestnut Expressway

Springfield, MO 65802 417-869-0563

Daybreak Adult Day Care Rick Stephenson, Director

1461 E. Seminole Springfield, MO 65804

417-881-0133 / 417-882-4243

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Connie Payne, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3598

RSVP Sharon Bradford, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3595

Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks Kent Crumpley, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3586

A Source of Hope for a Lifetime

As we enter into the season of Thanksgiving, I would like to take this time to reflect upon our recent 180 Film Festival. I feel so thankful to of had the opportunity to be a part of a brand new fundraiser and event to benefit the agencies of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. So many individuals, businesses and churches came together to make an idea become a reality.

There are several I would like to thank for their efforts. First, a sincere message of gratefulness to the staff and volunteers of the Council of Churches for their dedication and hard work. It truly has laid a foundation on which to grow the event. Thank you to our film teams. With their efforts, we were able to premiere creative and unique films to the community. And, the sponsors of our event whom truly took a leap of faith with a first year event. Thank you for believing in us to create a new and innovative event that focuses on collaborative efforts and the potential to continue to grow. Our Corporate Sponsors – HuHot Mongolian Grill, Evangel University, Ridgecrest Baptist Church and Donald Farm & Lawn – words cannot express our gratitude to you for supporting us! And, all of the donators, sponsors and those that attended our 180 Film Festival – Thank You! Get a look at the event on pages 4-5!

So, as we go into the season of Thanksgiving, we truly feel blessed to have such support. I hope that each of you can count your blessings and find reason to be thankful. A Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

With Many Thanks,

Christine Moses Director of Marketing & Development

PS: We have already begun initial planning for the 180 Film Festival 2011. I welcome feedback from you so that this event is truly a collaborative effort. We look forward to the creative films for next year!

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An EvEning of fun & films

And ThE WinnEr is…Grand Prize Winner & People’s Choice Award“Inscribed” submitted by Messiah Lutheran ChurchFimmaker: Teresa Vincent Brown

Grand Prize Winner“Worker’s In The Library” submitted by

Andrew Kyle BaconFilmmaker: Andrew Kyle Bacon

“The Unprofitable Gain” submitted by Graceway Baptist Church

Filmmaker: Break of Day Productions/Chris Rhea

“Words” submitted by Brentwood Christian Church

Filmmaker: Brentwood Christian Church

If you missed this year’s 180 Film Festival or you want to check out the films – you can view them at our website! And, if you’re not already, become a fan on Facebook. Our Facebook page will give you the latest updates and news of what is happening with CCO and the service agencies!

The stars were shining bright for the 180 Film Festival & Auction to benefit the Council of Churches of the Ozarks! Family and friends gathered for an evening of fellowship with great food, prizes, films and auctions. The evening kicked off with Evangel University’s Launch Party and HuHot Mongolian Grill serving up some great food! Anticipation grew as we began the film premieres and the People’s Choice Award voting opened to attendees. The Live Auction offered crowd pleasing items that offered a variety of destinations and items. A true bidding war erupted with the Springfield Cardinals Experience! And, the David Yurman bracelet will be a very nice gift in the Christmas stocking. Thank you to Dave Melton and family who provided our auctioneer services.

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ThE inspirATion BEhind ThE filmsThe Rev. Dr. Phil Snider of Brentwood Christian Church took on the challenge in a unique way – through only words. Stating that “When our Christian commitment is contained to our words, and is not expressed in our actions, then we thought it made sense to develop a film based only on words. We are trying to express the way that words/beliefs limit and confine us as Christians.”

Chris Rhea, the filmmaker for Graceway Baptist Church’s entry, “The Unprofitable Gain”, found inspiration with the focus in today’s world that to be satisfied, one needs to have money and possessions. His character discovers that although she seems to have it all on the outside, she still felt empty on the inside.

Andrew Kyle Bacon’s film, “The Worker’s in the Library”, took a humorous approach to a more serious subject of being treated unfairly. “The film presents the idea that if you go through challenges with the right attitude, God will reward you for your struggles regardless of other people’s motivations.”

His humorous approach left a good impression on judges as he took home the 1st place award, along with “Inscribed” submitted by Messiah Lutheran Church (filmmaker: Teresa Brown). Brown described her film as “the miracle baby” that almost never happened. She found inspiration in a cemetery, which was the location of her film. She felt “this film’s message is a reminder to celebrate God’s miraculous plan of redemption for mankind. No matter what troubles the world gives us along the way. Short, sweet and simple – the words “inscribed” on our heart last forever.” This film also “inscribed” a message on the crowd as it won the People’s Choice Award of $250, courtesy of Sam’s Club.

For those who were unable to attend or would like to see the films again, each of the films will be on the Council of Churches of the Ozarks website at ccozarks.org. Plans are already underway for next year’s 180 Film Festival to feature expanded categories and of course, a fun random element to include with the film. More information regarding dates and location will be released at a later date.

spEciAl ThAnks To our sponsors!Hats off to Aaron Dicer – the emcee and film Judge for the event. And, thank you to our film judges panel D.K. Raymer and Mark Briggs.

With the support of our sponsors, we were able to provide this new and innovative event to our community! We applaud and thank our Sponsors!

corporATE sponsors

supporTing sponsorsLifeway Christian Stores, Endis, Incredible Pizza,

Independent Printing, Justice Jewelers, Coca-Cola

producEr sponsorsBrentwood Church, Assembly of God Theological Seminary,

Children’s Orchard, Fastsigns, The Carpet Shoppe

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We have 19 Caseworkers still waiting to be adopted, let’s get them all adopted before Christmas so they will ALL have assistance getting Christmas gifts for the children on their caseloads!

• AnyonemayadoptaCaseworker—perfectforSundayschoolclasses,churchcongregations,friendgroups,smallgroups,familiesandevenindividuals!

• Wanttogetstarted?CalloremailSondraUzzell@862-3586ext.236orsuzzell@ccozarks.org

• Learnmoreabouttheprogramonlineat www.ccozarks.org (Ambassadors for Children)

OldMissouriBankdonatedchildren’stoysforfosterchildrenworkingwiththeiradoptedCaseworker,BethanyPate.Pictured(lefttoright):BethanyPate,TammyKelley,RyanUzzell&RachelHudson

PeoplesBankoftheOzarksstaff&customerdonatedanewSchwinnbicycleforafosterchildworkingwiththeiradoptedCaseworker,KrystalNeal(seephotoatright)

TheFirst&CalvaryPresbyterian“ChurchLadies”donatedseveralback-to-schoolitemsforfosterchildrenworkingwiththeiradoptedCaseworker,EmilieMcPhail.

Special Thank You for Funding Our ProgramsnJuniorLeagueofSpringfield:$2,500Done-in-a-DaygrantawardtosupportourKid’sClothesClosetprogram

nDarrFamilyFoundation:$6,000grantawardforTheKid’sClothesCloset

nOzarksHealthAdvocacyFoundation:$2,000grantawardforphysical/medicalneedsthroughourProjectSelf-EsteemProgram

nBinnieClementsGuildofFirst&CalvaryPresbyterianChurch:$1,200grantawardforProjectSelf-Esteem (June2010)

nMusgraveFoundation:$2,000grantawardfor TheKid’sClothesCloset(May2010)

Adopt-a-Caseworker

Ambassadors for Children An Operating Agency of the

Council of Churches of the Ozarks SondraUzzell,MSW,LCSW

AgencyDirector 627N.Glenstone•Springfield,MO65802 417-862-3586ext.236•suzzell@ccozarks.org

ambassadors4children.blogspot.com

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We currently have 36 Partner Groups matched with a Caseworker; 30 more Greene County Child Protective Services Caseworkers are still waiting to be adopted!

If you would like to be part of this amazing program, contact Sondra Uzzell 417-862-3586 ext. 236 or suzzell@ccozarks.org.

q WinterCoatsNeeded

q AllcoatsmustbeBrand New—used coats not accepted

q Needallsizesfrom9monthsoldtomen’s&women’ssizesfor the older teenagers

q DelivertotheKid’sCloset@theRonaldMcDonaldHouse(949E.Primrose,acrossfromCoxSouthHospital,7daysperweekfrom9am-9pm)

Kid’s Clothes Closet

Project Self-EsteemYoucanhelpusprovideitemsandactivitiesthatenhancetheself-esteemofafosterchildfromGreeneCounty!Imaginethesmileonachild’sfacewhentheylearnhowtodoacartwheel,kickaballorhitahomerun…youcanmakeitpossiblewithyourdonation.ProjectSelf-Esteemhelps foster children develop physical skills and it mentally helpsthemadjusttotheirnewhomeandbuildconfidence.Itemsfundedthroughthisprograminclude(butarenotlimitedto):eyeglasses,contactlenses,classrings,graduationcap&gowns,sportingequipment,gymnastics,

karate,schooltrips,summercamps&developmentalequipment.MakecheckspayabletoCCO-AFCandwriteProjectSelf-Esteeminthememoline.

We have served 3,320 foster children through The Kid’s Clothes Closet since 2001!!

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Volunteers Needed to Help With Holiday Food BasketsCrosslineswillprovideThanksgiving&Christmasbasketsforhundredsoffamilies.Ittakesmanyvolunteerstoaccomplishthistask.Ifyouoryourgroupcanhelp,pleasecallourHolidayCenterCoordinators,JudyorTom,togetinvolvedat 417-865-5810.Yourtimeisprecious–Thankyouforhelping!

November 19, 2010 – Assembling Food Baskets

November 20, 2010 – Thanksgiving Distribution

December 16, 2010 – Assembling Food Baskets

December 18, 2010 – Christmas Distribution

Hours: 9 a.m – 2 p.m.

Crosslines Mission Statement:

‘Serving God’s People In Need”

Crosslines Adoption Program – Sharing the Love of ChristThanksgivingandChristmasarefastapproaching.Isthisatimeofjoyforyouareareyoualreadybeginning to wonder what to send those relatives thatyouhaven’tseeninyears?Ormaybeyouaredreadingtheannualexchangeofcandlesandcoffeemugsattheoffice?Maybeit’stimeforachange.

OnewayyoucanhelpisbysponsoringafamilyorfamiliesthroughCrosslines.IfyourSundayschoolclassorothergroupinthechurch,yourfamily,oryourplaceofworkislookingforaspecialholidayproject,thismaybejusttheanswer.BringingholidayjoytoafamilythatisstrugglingisatremendouswaytosharetheloveofChristandmakeyourholidayjustthatmuchbrighter.

Crosslines 1710E.ChestnutExpwy•Springfield,MO65802

www.crosslines.org Tom Faulkner & Judy Boehm

Double Your Donation Now! See the Back Cover

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0-23 monthsClothing/Diapers/WipesBath ToysPush & Pull ToysStacking ToysCrib Toys

2 to 4 yearsTrucks & Tonka ToysKitchen & Dish Sets

Educational ToysAnything Dora or SpongeBob

Elmo & Sesame Street

5 to 7 yearsAction FiguresBaby DollsBarbie & AccessoriesHot Wheels/Race Tracks

Nerf Toys

8 to 10 yearsCars, Trucks & Race Tracks

Life, Scrabble & Monopoly

TV Shows on DVDSports EquipmentLego Sets

11 to 13 yearsElectronic GamesSports EquipmentRemote Control CarsHats, Gloves, ScarvesCD Players

TeensCosmetic CollectionsElectronic Dart BoardsCamerasDVD Board GamesHair Straighteners

Crosslines Christmas ToystoreSet Up December 13 – 17, 2010

Distribution December 18, 2010

NationalGuardArmory•1400N.FremontAvenue

Comesharethejoyoftheholidayseasonwithus!ParentswhocannotprovidefortheirchildrencometoourToystoreand“shop”forgifts.YouwillbehelpingtoprovideChristmasfornearly3,000children!Therearealargevarietyofjobsavailable.

Yourgroupsarewelcome!CallJudyorTomat865-5810tovolunteer!

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE AGE 13 OR OLDER.

Call Ginny Westwick at 882-9476tosign-up forthiswonderfulvolunteerexperience.

COMMUNITY CLEARINGHOUSE 2010 SCHEDULE

CommunityClearinghouseisafreeservice.Thisclearingprocessisanattempttoavoidduplicationofservices.Clearingsavesthousandsindonordollarseachyear.Applicationsareprocesseddaily.Wait24hoursforduplicationreportbeforenotifyingoradoptingfamilies.

OPENING DAY : Monday,October25,2010(Lastdayforclearing–Friday,December3,2010)HOURS: 10am–3pm,Monday–Friday–PHONE: 865-5810LOCATION: 2956E.Sunshine(eastendofSouthernHillsShoppingCenter)

TheClearinghousewillbeclosedfromNovember25thruNovember28forThanksgiving.IfSpringfieldPublicSchoolsareclosedduetoinclementweather,theHolidayCenter/CommunityClearinghousewillalsobeclosed.

Bringing Joy through a Toy for a Child

Eachyear,thereareitemsthataremorepopularandthechildrenletusknow! To insure thatchildrenaredelighted,wehavea“ChristmasWishList”whichhighlightsthefavorites. ThecompleteChristmasWishList andToyDonationLocationsareavailableontheCrosslineswebsiteatcrosslines.org.

An Operating Agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks

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Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR)

Touching Families Through ChildcareChildisthefirstwordinChildCareResourceandReferral(CCRR)andchildrenaretheprimarybeneficiariesofCCRRservices.EverydaychildrenandfamiliesareimpacteddirectlyandindirectlybytheworkofCCRRstaff.

FamiliescallingCCRRareofferedexperteducationonwhattolookforinqualitychildcare,aswellas,referralstoareachildcareprofessionals.CCRRalsooffersEnhancedReferralServicesforfamilieswithchildrenwhohavespecialneedsandformilitaryfamilies.

Inaddition,CCRRstaffoffertechnicalassistance,grouptrainingandindividual/programcoachingto early childhood professionals on a variety of topicsincluding:healthandsafety,developmentallyappropriatepractice,childabuseandneglect,accreditation,inclusion,etc.

Throughourreferralsforchildcareandtrainingforprofessionals,familiesandchildrenaretouchedeachandeveryday.Thiscanbeseenthroughhelping

afamilyfindanappropriatesettingfortheirchildwhiletheyworktheeveningshift;helpingamilitaryfamilyconnectwithasubsidytohelpthempayforchildcare;trainingachildcareprofessionaltoslightlyadapttheirclassroomtoaccommodateachildwithawheelchair;thescenariosgoonandon.Bottomline—CCRRmakesadifferenceforourcommunity’schildren.Pleasehelpusmakeadifferencebyspreadingthewordabouttheservicesprovided.IfyouwouldlikeadditionalinformationaboutCCRR,pleasecall(417)887-3545,ext.210andwewouldbegladtoshareallthatweofferwithyou.

For more information about CCRR, or to make a gift in

support of the work of CCRR, please contact Nicole Piper,

CCRR Director 417-887-3545

1910 E. Meadowmere Springfield, MO 65804 www.CCOzarks.org.

ChildCareFoodProgram(CCFP)iscommittedtotrainingandeducatingchildcareprovidersontheimportanceofgoodnutritionalvalues.CCFPhelpsproviderswithmenuplanningandteachingthemtheimportanceoflimitingfoodshighinfat,sodiumandsugar.CCFPlimitstheserviceofdesserttypefoodstotwiceaweekandatsnackonly.Providersmay only serve a sweet item at breakfast one time a week and processed meats may only beservedonetimeaweekatanymeal.Wealsorecommendthatfruitjuicesbeoffered no more than three times per week astheyarehighinnaturalsugarandlowinfiber,therefore,encouragingproviderstoservemorefreshfruitsandvegetables.Weofferhandoutsandmaterialsfortheparentsinhopesthatgoodnutritionalvalueswillbeinstilledathomeaswell.

Child Care Food Program Vicki McMillen, Director 1531E.Sunshine,E-1 Springfield,MO65804

417-865-8427or1-800-818-6812 ccfpfood.com

Child Care Food Program (CCFP)

Reducing Childhood Obesity through Education

Bottom line — CCRR makes a difference for our

community’s children.

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Therapeutic Riding of the OzarksEnabling the Disabled Through Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks would like to thank all of our volunteers and

supporters for helping make another great

year of equine-assisted therapy possible. We are looking forward

to continuing to serve southwest Missouri with accredited, exceptional equine therapy services in 2011 and wish all of

you and our riders a very happy holiday season!

Contact UsVisit Kent’sblogat www.trozarks.blogspot.com,orcontact: Kent Crumpley, Director TherapeuticRidingoftheOzarks 627N.Glenstone Springfield,MO65802 417-862-3586,ext.230 kcrumpley@CCOzarks.org www.CCOzarks.org

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Certified Nursing Assistants Honored Congratulations to ALL Nominees

TheLong-termCareOmbudsmanOperatingAgencysponsoredtheir4thAnnualExceptionalCaregiverLuncheonandRecognitionLuncheononJuly30,2010attheTowerClub.ThirtytwoCertifiedNursingAssistantswererecognizedatthiseventwith5beingchosen,byapanelofjudges,toreceivethetophonors.

Special Thanks to the Event Sponsors

JSILVERSPONSOR-MISSOURIHEALTHCAREASSOCIATION

JBRONZESPONSOR-FAMILYPHARMACY,INC.,OZARK,MO.

OTHERSPONSORS:AccessHomeHealth;BarryCountyCareCenter;ChristianHealthcareEast;CitizensMemorialHealthcare;ColonialSpringsHealthcare;GoodShepherdNursingHome;GrandCountryMusicHall;HamnerBarberTheater;KabulNursingHomes,Inc.;Kenco,Inc.;MissouriVeteransHome;OzarkNursingandCare;Presley’sCountryJubilee;RadissonHotel,Branson,MO;RedLobster,Branson,MO;RidetheDucks;Roberts,McKenzie,Mangan&Cummings,CPA’s;ShojiEntertainments,Inc.;SilverDollarCity;Super8MotelBranson,MO;TheShepherdoftheHills;TheTrack;TheWhiteHouseDinnerTheatre;Yakov.

Playing Santa for SeniorsTheLong-termCareOmbudsmanProgramisacceptingfinancialdonationstoprovidegiftstonursinghomeresidentsthisChristmas.Notallresidentshavefamilyorfriendstoprovidethemwithholidaygiftsorevensomeextranecessities.Throughyourpartnershipwithus,youcanbepartof“playingSanta”tomanyresidents!FormoreinformationonadoptingaNursingHomecallConniePayne,417.862.3598.SendyourcashdonationsearlysoSantacangoshopping!

Daybreak Adult Day Care“Quality Care, Each New Day”

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

DaybreakAdultDayCaregetssoexcitedaboutChristmastime!WewillbewrappingupourBransontripswith2CHRISTMASSHOWS!November11thwe’llbeseeingtheDixieStampedeandinDecemberwewillseetheBrettFamilyChristmasShow.

Christmasisspecialtoourclientsaswereallydomakeitthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear!WewillhaveourannualChristmasDinnerforDaybreakclients,theirfamilies,andtheirISLstaffonDecember3rd,at6:30PM.ItwillbelocatedatBrentwoodChristianchurch1900EBaratariainSpringfield.Wewillhavedoorprizesduringthedinnerandwillgladlyacceptdonationstobeusedasprizes.Typicaldonationsaregiftcardstolocalrestaurants,shops,movietheaters,etc.Alsobakedpies,cobblers,cookies,etc.arepopularprizes!

DaybreakclientswillhaveapartyalldaylongonDecember23rd.Attheendofthedaywewillbehandingoutlargegiftbagsofpresentstoeachclient.We will be accepting donations to be used as presents.Clientsenjoynewtoiletries,gloves,scarves,hats,movies,giftcards,books,CD’s,andjewelry.We appreciate your support as you help make our program the best that it can be!

Daybreak Adult Daycare RickStephenson,Director

1461ESeminole Springfield,Mo65804

417-881-0133 ccozarks.org

Long-Term Care ombudsman Program

“I was sick and you visited me…” (Matthew 25:36)

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Connie Payne, Director 627 N. Glenstone

Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3598 ccozarks.org

Thank you to CFO for their generous support of Daybreak and the band!

Community Foundation oF the ozarks

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Mixing it Up…Takeacoupleofbeautifulfallweekends,abunchofMSUcollegestudents,a90yearoldladywantingtogetsafelyouttohermailboxandback,stirinalittlehelpfromCHSandyoucomeupwithabunchoffolksfilledwiththe“peacethatpassethun-derstanding”.DuringthelastthreeweekendsofSeptember,CHSworkedwithaMSUfreshmanclasswhosignedupforaServiceLearningproject.About20students(andtheirinstructor)traveledtothreedifferentworksitestobuildaccessrelatedstructures(porches,walkways,andramps)forfolkswhoweretrappedinsideoftheirhomes.CHSalwaysstartsofftheseprojectsbybuildingalandingat the front door that eliminates the step down to theporch.Then,forour90yearoldclient,webuiltawalkwaywithahandrailouttohermailbox.Fortheothertwoclients,CHSbuiltthemarampsothattheycouldactuallygetsafelyinandoutoftheirhouse.Yearinandyearout,CHSprovidessomeformofnecessaryhomerepairoraccessrelatedassistancetoover180householdsintheSpringfield/Greenecountyarea.

RichaRd ViRnig

For more information, contact:

Connections Handyman ServicesRichard Virnig, Director

417-862-3586627 N. Glenstone

Springfield, MO 65802ccozarks.org

RSVP Holds 36th Annual Volunteer Recognition DinnerRSVPentertainedaround430volunteersthisyearatourdinnerwhichwasheldattheRamadaOasisConventionCenteronSeptember9th.TheRSVPrecognitiondinnerisourwayofexpressingappreciationforthehoursofworkthatthevolunteersdoinourcommunity.We’reexcitedtoreportthatthisyearvolunteerhoursreportedformApril2009toMarch2010were184,785withover1400volunteersreportingfrom125workstations.ThankyoutoElfindaleRetirementCommunityandAT&Tforsponsoringthisevent.

Mary Horton Memorial RSVP Volunteer Award.PresentedbyherdaughterSheri,the2010recipientsofthisawardinmemoryofMaryHortonwasatiebetweenLeeandSandyBennett(picturedintopphoto)andLarryScriven(bottomphoto).Congratulations to these volunteers, and a BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who attended this year’s dinner.

RSVP Homebound Shoppersprogramisavailabletoseniors60andoverorindividualswithdisabilitiesthatcannotgetoutanddotheirownshopping.IfyouknowanyonewhomayneedthisserviceorifyouliketovolunteerandbeashopperpleasecallBeverlyat862-3595

RSVP Needs Van Drivers we have had several drivers RETIREfromtheirvolunteering!RSVPisalsolookingforavolunteertomanthephonesforOACACFosterGrandparentprogram.FormoreinformationpleasecallBeverlyat862-3595.

Reading Buddy Program Now Training.TolearnmoreaboutthisvolunteeropportunitycallCarolScottat831-9696

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The FoundaTion oF The CounCil oF ChurChes 3000 East Chestnut Expressway, Box 3, Springfield MO 65802 • (417) 865-1300

ccozarks.org/foundation

2010 Annual Ozark Mountain Golf Shootout a Success!RecentlythefoundationconducteditsannualfundraiseratHighlandSpringsCountryClubonSeptemberthe19thwiththeOzarkMountainGolfTournamentfollowingonSept20th.ThebanquetonSeptemberthe19thwasunderwrittenbyAmericare Residential ServicesandtheluncheononMondaywasprovidedbyFoster Hospitality.FurthercomplimentingthedinnerauctionandgolftournamentwasthesponsorshipfortheeventmadepossiblethroughthegenerosityofBill and Virginia Darr.

Theauctionanddinnereveningwashighlightedbyover160personsinattendancewhichresultedinspiritedbidding.PriortothebeginningoftheauctionspecialrecognitionwasgiventoBill and Virginia DarrfortheirsupportoftheFoundationandtoSteve Vaught from Trust Company of the Ozarksforhisongoingleadershipaschairmanoftheevent.(Seewinningteamsontheoppositepage.)

Future Foundation Event to be AnnouncedInthefutureanotherspecialeventisbeingplannedasannouncedbyMsJeanHarmison.ThiseventwillallowbothanopportunityforfellowshipandnetworkingandwillbeheldinApril of 2011.Additionalinformationwillbeforthcoming.Checkdetailsonourwebsite:www.ccozarks.org/Foundation.

New Educational Radio ProgramAnotheractivitytowatchforisinrespecttoournewradioprogramwhichwilldiscussthemanyprojectsoftheCouncilinadditiontoreviewingwaysthatapersoncanmakecontributionsandenjoytaxdeductionsbothforthecurrentaswellasforthefuture.TheprogramwillbegininJanuary of 2011.Checkdetailsonourwebsite:www.ccozarks.org/Foundation.

Richard C. Dunn, President The Foundation

THE FOUNDATION

OFFICERS 2009-2010

BillFoster,BoardChairman

DonMartin,BoardSecretary

StanleyBall,Treasurer

TheFoundationcontinueswithitscommitmenttotheCouncilofChurchesmissionandeventhoughthishasbeenadifficultyearforfundraisingover$20,000hasbeendistributedtotheCouncilforassistingneedyprojects.DonationsmaybemadetotheFoundationinmanyformsandarealltaxdeductible.Somewaysofmakingdonationsareintheformsoftrusts,wills,insurancepolicies,automobiles,boatsjewelryandrealestate.Formoreinformationcall,RichardCDunnat417.839.7450.

Charitable Gift Planning Includes•RemaindersfromQualifiedPensionPlans•EndowmentGifts•GiftsofAppreciatedProperty•WillsandBequests•LifeEstateGifts•CharitableGiftAnnuity•LifeInsurance•GiftsofSecurities•CharitableRemainderTrusts,andmore...

“It takes a noble person to plant a seed for a tree that will one day

provide shade to those who he may never meet.”

–Dr.D.EltonTrueblood,EarlhamCollege

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WINNING TEAMS FROM THE 2010

HighlandSpringsonSeptember20,2010

The Foundation is grateful for our 2010 major Golf Tournament SponsorsAmericare Residential Services • Foster Hospitality • Bill and Virginia Darr • Steve Vaught

ANNUAL OZARK MOUNTAIN GOLF SHOOTOUT

A Flight Winners

A Flight Winners B Flight Winners

Championship Longest Drive

One-in-Two Par 5Closest to Hole

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Life Together! is a quarterly publication of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks, designed to inform readers of current community needs and service agencies activities and recognize donors and volunteers. Life Together! is mailed without charge to anyone interested in the Council of Churches of the Ozarks.

Council of Churches of the Ozarks Dorsey E. Levell Ministry Center of the Ozarks 627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802 MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 3947, Springfield, MO 65808-3947 Phone: 417.862.3586 Email: ccozarks@CCOzarks.org Fax: 417.862.2129 Website: www.CCOzarks.org

Central Office Staff Paula Austin • Advancement Assistant • ext. 233 Romona Baker • Resource Coordinator for Homeless Services • ext. 225 Leslie Boughton • Grant Writer • ext. 235 Krista Crumpley • Receptionist Barbara Gardner • Executive Assistant/HR • ext. 224 Janet Garoutte • Receptionist Rick George • Director of Finance and Operations • ext. 232 Christine Moses • Director of Marketing & Development • ext. 238 Mark Struckhoff • Executive Director

The Council of Churches Foundation Richard Dunn, President Phone: 417.839.7450

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THANKSGIVINGTraditionally,itisatimetogivethanksfortheharvestthroughoutthepastyear-atimeforfamilygatheringsandspecialholidaymeals.ManyhomesintheOzarksarestrugglingjusttomakeendsmeetandtheextraexpenseofaholidaymealisjustnotanoption.Helpusserveourvulnerableneighborsthroughdonationsorvolunteering.Togetherwecangivesoeveryonecangivethanks.

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We can help!______________________________

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Awards Crosslines

$10,000 Challenge GrantRed-Flag Challenge Grant to assist usin serving those families that need RentAssistance to stay in their homes. In ordertoreceivethisfunding–wearechallengedtomatch the grant. If youwould like to helpuswiththischallenge,youcanmailyourgift,donate securely online or contact ChristineMosesat862.3586.

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The 2010 Power of Together Challenge

What is the Power of Together Challenge?

The Challenge is designed to “challenge” and inspire our partners and new donors to make cash donations in support of the Council of Churches knowing that their gifts will be matched

dollar-for-dollar.

How and when will the Challenge funds be used?

Challenge gifts will be used in 2010 to help meet the increased demand of providing services to some of the most vulnerable

people in the ozarks through our nine service agencies.

How is the Challenge funded?

The Challenge is made possible by leardership gifts/pledges from Council of Churches board members, partners and

sponsors, pooling their resources to demonstrate the “power of together”.

There is still dollar-for-dollar matching funds available!

Each year more than 2,000 area churches, businesses and individuals are working together to provide help for our neighbors

in need. Donate Today Securely Online at ccozarks.org

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