Notebooks for Women's Retreat

See tasks below that need to be completed.

Just a note - originally we were to have chipboard donated, now we don't. So we need to get some rounded up. These can be off the back of notebooks, from a stack of printed forms, invoices, etc. I'll be requesting from the church, but everyone needs to be on the lookout. We will need about 50 pieces.

(1) Cut chipboard into pieces (100 of each size)
. (a) 5" x ¾"
. (b) 5" x 7⅛"

(2) Purchase notepads - Michelle to complete

(3) Drill holes in notepads - Johnny H. to complete??

(4) Create covers October 6th at 5pm in Gore Hall

Here's the main paper for the cover. Please bring scraps that would coordinate with this paper. Thanks to Ruth Jean for donating the paper!


(5) Cut plain light color cardstock to match above paper for inside cover
. (a) 4¾" x 7¾"
. (b) give to Michelle for printing welcome message

(6) Print custom items - Michelle on 11/09/09
. (a) Print schedule
. (b) Print pre-registered names

(7) Assemble books - 11/10/09 and 11/12/09
. (a) Bring ribbons, fabric, etc. to tie cover and schedule to the notepad.
. (b) Need everything above complete

Service Project

While at CKC-Nashville, I stumbled across a pretty awesome group and thought, "This would be a GREAT service project for our group!

It is Operation Write Home.


This group sends handmade cards to troops around the world so that they have cards to send back to family and friends.

We will be collecting cards each month at our crop. I will send them to the volunteer shippers and they will disburse them to the troops. If you would like to do this as an individual, please feel free to do so.

Here are some basic items to remember (and they are explained better on their blog and website):

(1) No glitter - there are some items that are acceptable, so check the website for more info

(2) Themes - general is best (missing you, thinking of you, hello, love, etc.) birthday (especially children), and holiday themes.

(3) Size - Should be A2 size which is a folded size of 4¼" x 5½" Any other size needs to include an envelope

(4) Handmade ONLY - our troops LOVE choosing these cards to send to their loved ones. Please no store-bought cards

(5) AnyHero Cards - Also think about sending a thank you note to one of our troops. These are distributed to those who rarely receive mail or are in need of encouragement.

There are other guidelines and information, so please check out their website.

CKC-Nashville Trip

Rebel, Michelle, Schellye and Ruth Jean took in CKC-Nashville.








Fun was had by all. There are some great shopping opportunities to get some deals and see new things from manufacturers. There's also the opportunity for make-n-takes and classes.

As you can see, some shopped more than others! It was a great time. Hopefully more can join us next time!

Spoken too soon

Memory Miser has upped their prices by about $4 per cartridge.

However, if you buy 3 or more, there is a 10% discount and free shipping.

Now would be a good time to get together with some friends and buy some cartridges!