Community Service InvestiGators
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CSI Mission: Investigate needs within our community and help meet those needs through fundraising, volunteering and contributions.
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Current List of Organizations that CSI supports:
1. Bald Ridge Lodge- http://www.baldridgelodge.org/
2. Chestatee Elementary School- http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/chestatee
3. Children's Center for Hope & Healing-
http://www.redandblack.com/marketplace/children-s-center-for-hope-and-healing/business_33632900.html
4. Family Haven- https://forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info
5. Forsyth County Humane Society- http://www.forsythpets.org/
6. Forsyth County Library- http://www.forsythpl.org/
7. Forsyth County Sheriff's Victims Advocate- http://www.forsythsheriff.org/information-2/domestic-violence/
8. Healthy Paws for a Cause- healthypawsforacause.com/
9. Jesse's House- http://www.jesseshouse.org/
10. Meals by Grace- www.mealsbygrace.org
11. Meals on Wheels- http://www.forsythforfamilies.com/tag/meals-on-wheels/
12. Special Olympics- http://www.specialolympicsga.org/
13. Teen MOPS- http://www.creekside.net/teen-mops.html
14. The Place- http://www.theplaceofforsyth.org/tpof/Welcome.html
15. YMCA- http://www.ymcaatlanta.org/fcy/
2. Chestatee Elementary School- http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/chestatee
3. Children's Center for Hope & Healing-
http://www.redandblack.com/marketplace/children-s-center-for-hope-and-healing/business_33632900.html
4. Family Haven- https://forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info
5. Forsyth County Humane Society- http://www.forsythpets.org/
6. Forsyth County Library- http://www.forsythpl.org/
7. Forsyth County Sheriff's Victims Advocate- http://www.forsythsheriff.org/information-2/domestic-violence/
8. Healthy Paws for a Cause- healthypawsforacause.com/
9. Jesse's House- http://www.jesseshouse.org/
10. Meals by Grace- www.mealsbygrace.org
11. Meals on Wheels- http://www.forsythforfamilies.com/tag/meals-on-wheels/
12. Special Olympics- http://www.specialolympicsga.org/
13. Teen MOPS- http://www.creekside.net/teen-mops.html
14. The Place- http://www.theplaceofforsyth.org/tpof/Welcome.html
15. YMCA- http://www.ymcaatlanta.org/fcy/
2019-News
SEPTEMBER NEWS
Box Tops For Education is undergoing a change. No more clipping! In order to continue to support the schools, you must download the BOX TOPS app and sign up to support Chestatee Elementary (or other school of your choice). Then just scan the receipt and it will go to the school directly. Go to btfe.com for more information. In the meantime, you can still find Box Tops can at the CSI table.
I’m passing along a few tips that came from our speaker last month: those unneeded suitcases or carry-ons can be taken to The Place and Joni will make sure they are given to SAFFT (the local foster care center), Bald Ridge Lodge or Jesse’s House. Many children arrive with just the clothes on their backs without a way to transport their belongings. And did you know…all those old, worn out, torn clothes or underwear that you couldn’t donate can be placed in a bag, labeled “RECYCLE,” and taken to The Place where it will be recycled for money per pound. So no more throwing stuff in the garbage…it still has use!!
Please join us for our meeting on Tuesday, Sept 19th at 10:00 am at our new location at The Villas at Canterfield. It‘s located on Highway 9 across from Troncalli Subaru. It is the first building on the right and parking is in the big parking lot to the left. Please call or send an email if you can attend or need directions. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Forsyth Annual FALL Games Date: Friday, September 27th, 2019 Location: Forsyth Central High School Track & FieldTime: 8 AM (estimated check-in) to 1 PM (includes lunch) Want to Join us?
The Humane Society is the “gator-aid” target this month. They’re in need of: Clumping Cat Litter, Puppy Pads, Kitten Food-Canned, Puppy and Kitten Formula, Copy paper, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Hand Sanitizer (refill jugs), Fleece Blankets, Cattoys, pens, SharpieMarkers, Fabuloso, Clorox Disinfectant Wipes,Trashbags( allsizes), Sandwich Bags, Odoban Cleaner, Pill Pocket, Printer Ink HP902, Lysol Disinfectant Spray
Box Tops For Education is undergoing a change. No more clipping! In order to continue to support the schools, you must download the BOX TOPS app and sign up to support Chestatee Elementary (or other school of your choice). Then just scan the receipt and it will go to the school directly. Go to btfe.com for more information. In the meantime, you can still find Box Tops can at the CSI table.
I’m passing along a few tips that came from our speaker last month: those unneeded suitcases or carry-ons can be taken to The Place and Joni will make sure they are given to SAFFT (the local foster care center), Bald Ridge Lodge or Jesse’s House. Many children arrive with just the clothes on their backs without a way to transport their belongings. And did you know…all those old, worn out, torn clothes or underwear that you couldn’t donate can be placed in a bag, labeled “RECYCLE,” and taken to The Place where it will be recycled for money per pound. So no more throwing stuff in the garbage…it still has use!!
Please join us for our meeting on Tuesday, Sept 19th at 10:00 am at our new location at The Villas at Canterfield. It‘s located on Highway 9 across from Troncalli Subaru. It is the first building on the right and parking is in the big parking lot to the left. Please call or send an email if you can attend or need directions. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Forsyth Annual FALL Games Date: Friday, September 27th, 2019 Location: Forsyth Central High School Track & FieldTime: 8 AM (estimated check-in) to 1 PM (includes lunch) Want to Join us?
The Humane Society is the “gator-aid” target this month. They’re in need of: Clumping Cat Litter, Puppy Pads, Kitten Food-Canned, Puppy and Kitten Formula, Copy paper, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Hand Sanitizer (refill jugs), Fleece Blankets, Cattoys, pens, SharpieMarkers, Fabuloso, Clorox Disinfectant Wipes,Trashbags( allsizes), Sandwich Bags, Odoban Cleaner, Pill Pocket, Printer Ink HP902, Lysol Disinfectant Spray
AUGUST NEWS
What happened to the summer??? Already it’s time to think back to school, and this time for the kiddos at Chestatee Elementary. A lot of the students don’t bring their own snacks and so we are collecting for them.
If you have extra hotel toiletries from visits this summer, Chestatee can put those to good use as well! If you would like to help, please bring them along to the luncheon this month.
CSI has a new meeting location! Starting in September, we will be meeting at the Villas at Canterfield located at 815 Atlanta Highway across the street is Troncalli Subaru. Our meeting room is located in the first building on the right in the Independent living center. Plenty of parking. It’s a lovely space and we’re very welcomed.
Healthy Snacks for Chestatee: Pretzels, gold fish, graham crackers, teddy grahams, Cheese its, Ritz Bits with cheese and fruit snacks. We need to stay away from peanut products due to allergies – thank you!
What happened to the summer??? Already it’s time to think back to school, and this time for the kiddos at Chestatee Elementary. A lot of the students don’t bring their own snacks and so we are collecting for them.
If you have extra hotel toiletries from visits this summer, Chestatee can put those to good use as well! If you would like to help, please bring them along to the luncheon this month.
CSI has a new meeting location! Starting in September, we will be meeting at the Villas at Canterfield located at 815 Atlanta Highway across the street is Troncalli Subaru. Our meeting room is located in the first building on the right in the Independent living center. Plenty of parking. It’s a lovely space and we’re very welcomed.
Healthy Snacks for Chestatee: Pretzels, gold fish, graham crackers, teddy grahams, Cheese its, Ritz Bits with cheese and fruit snacks. We need to stay away from peanut products due to allergies – thank you!
JULY NEWS
I was very excited to hear that Joni Smith, the President and CEO of The Place, will be our guest speaker this month! Joni is such a dedicated person and her presentation will amaze you with all this group does for our community. CSI has worked with the Place many times by volunteering and supporting their activities with donations. This month, we will be helping them collect items for their Back to School Backpack program. Specific needs are listed below.
Just a reminder to please keep saving your BOX TOPS for Chestatee Elementary. Meals by Grace continues to need your empty detergent bottles, egg cartons and large plastic containers. Just bring them to the luncheons and Mary Negrilla will pick them up.
CSI will not be having any formal meeting this month. See you in September!
Backpacks Full of Love:
Washable markers, 5 subject spiral notebooks, college ruled
Index cards, flash drives or $$$ money to help with other items
as needed by Title 1 schools
JUNE NEWS
This month, we will be collecting for the for the boys at Bald Ridge Lodge. The Lodge has been going through a recent expansion, and remodeling and the kitchen also needs some work. The boys came up with a “wish list” which includes things like grill utensils, a digital meat thermometer, steamer, cookie sheets, tortilla warmer, etc. It is a varied list and to make sure they will get exactly what they want and how many, we thought it best to ask for cash donations or checks to be written out to them “Bald Ridge Lodge.” CSI will also make a cash donation. Thank you! Gotta love getting those boys into the kitchen!!
In May, CSI assembled 60 food bags for the children of families supported by the Meals by Grace program. We purchased the remaining food needed, (after your TREMENDOUS HELP), and then stocked the bags with enough food for breakfast, lunch and snacks for one week (for additional items) and other were expenses around $350. After bagging up the food, we relaxed with lunch at Marie’s Italian Deli. What a great way to end our year! Your help in this drive was very appreciated.
The last Jewelry/Accessories fundraiser was very successful and $3144, was raised with some of the leftovers still in consignment. This raises the total fundraiser amount to over $10,000 this year! Thank you for your support!
We’ve been able to use this money to: purchase clothing ($271) for the Chestatee Closet, give $300 to Healthy Paws for a Cause, sponsor 15 wreaths ($300) for the Wreaths Across America program, be a “Snowman” Sponsor ($500) for the Place Holiday Program, donate $100 each to the YMCA and the Place as targeted charities at our Auction, and provide $1000 to the Place summer Educational fund. Still more money will be targeted for various projects at our May meeting. Some money will be set aside until new fundraiser ideas are in place for the next year.
CSI will not be holding formal meetings during the summer months of June, July and August, however we will be collecting donations throughout the summer months. If you would like to be on our CSI email list to hear about summer opportunities and activities, please let me know. You never know when something worthwhile comes along and will want to be a part of it. Have a great summer!
In May, CSI assembled 60 food bags for the children of families supported by the Meals by Grace program. We purchased the remaining food needed, (after your TREMENDOUS HELP), and then stocked the bags with enough food for breakfast, lunch and snacks for one week (for additional items) and other were expenses around $350. After bagging up the food, we relaxed with lunch at Marie’s Italian Deli. What a great way to end our year! Your help in this drive was very appreciated.
The last Jewelry/Accessories fundraiser was very successful and $3144, was raised with some of the leftovers still in consignment. This raises the total fundraiser amount to over $10,000 this year! Thank you for your support!
We’ve been able to use this money to: purchase clothing ($271) for the Chestatee Closet, give $300 to Healthy Paws for a Cause, sponsor 15 wreaths ($300) for the Wreaths Across America program, be a “Snowman” Sponsor ($500) for the Place Holiday Program, donate $100 each to the YMCA and the Place as targeted charities at our Auction, and provide $1000 to the Place summer Educational fund. Still more money will be targeted for various projects at our May meeting. Some money will be set aside until new fundraiser ideas are in place for the next year.
CSI will not be holding formal meetings during the summer months of June, July and August, however we will be collecting donations throughout the summer months. If you would like to be on our CSI email list to hear about summer opportunities and activities, please let me know. You never know when something worthwhile comes along and will want to be a part of it. Have a great summer!
MAY NEWS
Our Gator-aid this month will go to Meals on Wheels. Look for the donation box on the table. You may wish to write a check directly to: “Forsyth County Senior Services.” Our plan is to collect enough to fund one senior for the year!
As this year closes, it is a good time to reflect on what we have been able to accomplish this year with these monthly donations. I have no idea what kind of dollar amount this translates to, but it sizeable and it does make a difference. THANK YOU!!
1. Chestatee School: 943 healthy snacks, 30# of toiletries, 197 “stocking stuffers” for the Bravo Bucks store and 77 books.
2. The Place: a truckload of food: TWICE!
3. Family Haven: 387 pairs of socks, 29 backpacks, 6 bottles of Gator-aid, 161 toilet paper rolls, 58 pkg, paper towels, 25 cleaning items and 15# of toiletries.
4. Food for Thought: We filled more than 40 orange bags of food!
5. Healthy Paws for a Cause: much needed cleaning and office supplies and cash donations.
6. Bald Ridge Lodge: $310 in gift cards & a ton of food for their food pantry.
7. Meals by Grace – helped feed 60 kids one week during the summer.
We also have a lot of fun with our volunteering this year – Special Olympics, the Place Holiday program, a gift-wrapping project to support Isabell’s Book Club, the Bags of Love program, removed wreaths at the Veteran’s National Cemetery, collected at the Cumming Fairgrounds, and year four of the reading program at Chestatee Elementary.
Our “last” monthly meeting of the year will be held at the Columns at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 14th. This meeting will wrap up the year and discuss fundraising ideas for the following year. There will be no formal meetings held in June, July and August, but the Gator-aid collections WILL continue at the luncheons!
This month we will be meeting at the Meals by Grace food bank center at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 15, at 432-A Canton Rd., Cumming 30040 location. We will be assembling the food collected last month for the Bags of Love program. These bags will provide a child with 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 healthy snacks for the week. Afterwards, CSI members will be meeting at Marie’s Italian Deli for brunch. Want to join us? If you’re new to the Club, this is a great way to get to know our group. Give me a call or send an email. Everyone is welcome to take part.
APRIL NEWS
We’re excited about the jewelry/accessory sale and know that you will be, too! Thank you for all your donations. The auction will start at 10:00 am and end at 11:30 am. Remember that each of the many tables are independent from the others, so you will need cash or a check for each table where you buy an item/items. All items will be priced by table or with individual pricing for higher end items.
This month, we will be collecting for another of our favorite projects! Meals by Grace provides “Bags of Love” to send home each week of the summer for the families of children who will not be receiving meals through the school system. These bags contain a week’s worth of food for 100 or more children. CSI has signed up for one week out of the 10 and will be suppling 60 meals. We will assemble the bags in May. If you have extra reusable cloth store bags that you would like to donate, we would love as many as you can give us! Each child’s food will be packaged in such a bag. Here’s what we need:
60 jars of peanut butter and 60 jars of jelly (no glass, please)
60 boxes of cereal
60 cans of soup
60 meals in a can (like Spaghettios or Raviole)
Reusable fabric bags
Please keep collecting those plastic containers, laundry jugs, egg containers, and Box Tops and bring them to the luncheons. Chestatee has told us that the Labels for Education program has ended. At the end of May, the school will be sending in their last collection of the school year, so let’s make it a big one! That way the extra funds will be there to start off in the fall. Thank you very much!!
This month, we will be collecting for another of our favorite projects! Meals by Grace provides “Bags of Love” to send home each week of the summer for the families of children who will not be receiving meals through the school system. These bags contain a week’s worth of food for 100 or more children. CSI has signed up for one week out of the 10 and will be suppling 60 meals. We will assemble the bags in May. If you have extra reusable cloth store bags that you would like to donate, we would love as many as you can give us! Each child’s food will be packaged in such a bag. Here’s what we need:
60 jars of peanut butter and 60 jars of jelly (no glass, please)
60 boxes of cereal
60 cans of soup
60 meals in a can (like Spaghettios or Raviole)
Reusable fabric bags
Please keep collecting those plastic containers, laundry jugs, egg containers, and Box Tops and bring them to the luncheons. Chestatee has told us that the Labels for Education program has ended. At the end of May, the school will be sending in their last collection of the school year, so let’s make it a big one! That way the extra funds will be there to start off in the fall. Thank you very much!!
MARCH NEWS
We’ve been busy planning how to put our funds and your donations to work.
Keep you posted as decisions are made! So far, we plan to repeat the memorial wreaths at Christmas and a donation to Meals on Wheels.
Our Reading project with Chestatee has ended now and everyone who participated enjoyed the experience. Nothing like encouraging the love of reading to young kindergartners!
This month at the luncheon, we are again collecting for TWO projects:
Our next meeting will be held at the Columns on Freedom Parkway at 10:00 am March 12. We would love to have you join us – just give me a call or send along an email and let me know. Everyone is welcome.
We’ve been busy planning how to put our funds and your donations to work.
Keep you posted as decisions are made! So far, we plan to repeat the memorial wreaths at Christmas and a donation to Meals on Wheels.
Our Reading project with Chestatee has ended now and everyone who participated enjoyed the experience. Nothing like encouraging the love of reading to young kindergartners!
This month at the luncheon, we are again collecting for TWO projects:
- This is the last luncheon that we will be collecting jewelry, accessories and small display boxes that you would like to donate.
- The other will be directed in helping the boys at Bald Ridge Lodge. Here’s what Barbara Kastner, program director said when asked: “Yes! Because all food pantries in the county are low on food, we would LOVE the help of your group doing a food drive for the Lodge! We need pastas, rices, beans, cereals, canned goods of all sorts, any non-perishable items are very much appreciated. We cannot thank you enough for reaching out and wanting to help our boys. Thanks so very much!!”
Our next meeting will be held at the Columns on Freedom Parkway at 10:00 am March 12. We would love to have you join us – just give me a call or send along an email and let me know. Everyone is welcome.
FEBRUARY NEWS
CSI – February 19, 2019 10:00 am The Columns
We will be having two collections this month: For the Place and for the Jewelry/Accessory event in April:
As I am writing this in January, our government is under shutdown with no potential end in site. If this continues, foods stamps will stop in February. With this in mind, we think having a food collection for the Place is a good idea. Any non-perishable items will be appreciated. Food seems to always be the number one need in this county.
And, the Jewelry/Accessories collection is now underway! This month we will begin collection at the luncheon. Here’s what we’re looking for - purses, scarves, jewelry, hats, and any other accessory you might like to donate. We also need small boxes for display and to send them home in. Each item will have a fixed priced and be sorted by table. You will need cash or a check for each table (cash and carry). The auction is the hour before the April luncheon. If you do not attend the luncheons but would like to donate something, please call me and I will direct you to your nearest CSI member. We all have stuff we don’t use anymore so this should be easy for everyone to come up with something that someone else will treasure! This should be fun event for everyone!!! And if you cannot get reservations to the fashion show in April, you can still attend this event. Thank you!
Our meeting this month will be held at The Columns on Freedom Parkway at 10:00 am. Please call email me if you plan to attend or need directions. New members are always welcome and we’d love to have you so join us.
We will be having two collections this month: For the Place and for the Jewelry/Accessory event in April:
As I am writing this in January, our government is under shutdown with no potential end in site. If this continues, foods stamps will stop in February. With this in mind, we think having a food collection for the Place is a good idea. Any non-perishable items will be appreciated. Food seems to always be the number one need in this county.
And, the Jewelry/Accessories collection is now underway! This month we will begin collection at the luncheon. Here’s what we’re looking for - purses, scarves, jewelry, hats, and any other accessory you might like to donate. We also need small boxes for display and to send them home in. Each item will have a fixed priced and be sorted by table. You will need cash or a check for each table (cash and carry). The auction is the hour before the April luncheon. If you do not attend the luncheons but would like to donate something, please call me and I will direct you to your nearest CSI member. We all have stuff we don’t use anymore so this should be easy for everyone to come up with something that someone else will treasure! This should be fun event for everyone!!! And if you cannot get reservations to the fashion show in April, you can still attend this event. Thank you!
Our meeting this month will be held at The Columns on Freedom Parkway at 10:00 am. Please call email me if you plan to attend or need directions. New members are always welcome and we’d love to have you so join us.
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JANUARY NEWS
CSI - Tuesday January 8th 10:00 am The Columns
Happy New Year! How wonderful it is to begin the year thinking of ways to best support our community. A special thanks to the Interest groups for their wonderful creations and to the community at large with all the gift certificates or services donated. We can make a difference to many local groups this year and we’re excited to make that happen again. With your support we have been able to do so much more. Thank you for a wonderful year.
At the January luncheon, we’re collecting for “Healthy Paws for a Cause.” They don’t need pet food, but they do appreciate items that will keep their facility clean and supplies for the office. CSI will make a cash contribution as well. Here’s a list:
Computer paper, Canon 128 Cartridge, AA & AA batteries
Bleach, Tide detergent, Dawn (blue) dish detergent (kills fleas)
antibacterial hand soap, Clorox wipes, coin envelopes
New or used leashes and collars Thank you so very much!!!
The Place is now signed up for the Smile.Amazon program! If you shop a lot online through Amazon, please consider using the Smile program – it’s no cost to you but The Place will benefit. There are so many non-profits to choose from, The Place is just one of them. Any charity you choose will appreciate the help. I just think that The Place is pretty awesome! Just go to;
https://smile.amazon.com
The BOX TOPS can will be on the table again this month – so please bring in your Labels for Education and the BOX TOPs labels that you can find on items you use every day. These items may seem small and insignificant, but add up quickly for extra money for the schools.
Did you see the announcement on page 3???? Start collecting! This will be fun!
Our next meeting will be held on January 8th at 10:00 am at the Columns. Everyone is welcome to join us. Call for information or directions.
CSI - Tuesday January 8th 10:00 am The Columns
Happy New Year! How wonderful it is to begin the year thinking of ways to best support our community. A special thanks to the Interest groups for their wonderful creations and to the community at large with all the gift certificates or services donated. We can make a difference to many local groups this year and we’re excited to make that happen again. With your support we have been able to do so much more. Thank you for a wonderful year.
At the January luncheon, we’re collecting for “Healthy Paws for a Cause.” They don’t need pet food, but they do appreciate items that will keep their facility clean and supplies for the office. CSI will make a cash contribution as well. Here’s a list:
Computer paper, Canon 128 Cartridge, AA & AA batteries
Bleach, Tide detergent, Dawn (blue) dish detergent (kills fleas)
antibacterial hand soap, Clorox wipes, coin envelopes
New or used leashes and collars Thank you so very much!!!
The Place is now signed up for the Smile.Amazon program! If you shop a lot online through Amazon, please consider using the Smile program – it’s no cost to you but The Place will benefit. There are so many non-profits to choose from, The Place is just one of them. Any charity you choose will appreciate the help. I just think that The Place is pretty awesome! Just go to;
https://smile.amazon.com
The BOX TOPS can will be on the table again this month – so please bring in your Labels for Education and the BOX TOPs labels that you can find on items you use every day. These items may seem small and insignificant, but add up quickly for extra money for the schools.
Did you see the announcement on page 3???? Start collecting! This will be fun!
Our next meeting will be held on January 8th at 10:00 am at the Columns. Everyone is welcome to join us. Call for information or directions.
2018-News
OUR THANKS!
CSI’s 2018 Silent Auction was a huge success because of generous donations by the following businesses in the area. Our deepest gratitude for your continued support of our community. Together we do make a difference!
CSI’s 2018 Silent Auction was a huge success because of generous donations by the following businesses in the area. Our deepest gratitude for your continued support of our community. Together we do make a difference!
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Brenda Tustian Carraba’s Restaurant Country Land Golf Cumming Playhouse Curves Farm Fresh Beef Ferguson’s meat Market Hampton Golf Village Healthy Paws for a Cause Hollywood Feed Jenny Reed’s Cruise Planners Kearse Law Firm Keller Williams Realty Lance’s Jewelry Lanierland Floral Linda Petty Mak Beauty Institute Marlowe’s Tavern |
Mattress Bliss
Mel Belle Boutique & Gifts Mia’s Restaurant Mr. Rogers’ Cleaners My Mercedes Place Parson’s Pet Resorts Brenda Tustian Pike Nurseries Rosati’s Pizza Sport’s Pub Shelf Genie Sprouts Stars and Strikes Tam’s Backstage Trader Joe’s |
DECEMBER NEWS 2017-2018
This year, we have decided to collect “stocking stuffer” gifts for the Chestatee School “Bravo Bucks” store. The children collect these Bravo bucks for kindness to others, positive behavior, etc. and can be redeemed in the store. Small gifts like yo-yos, hand held calming toys, school supplies, pencil sets, stress balls, etc - let your imagination run wild! Please no food or candy. We’re also collecting children’s books – new or used in good condition for their main or classroom libraries.
The Place Holiday program for needy children this year is already is full swing. CSI decided to be a sponsor at the “Snowflake” level, which means a $500 donation to be used as best needed. This is the second year that “The Place” has offered the Holiday program where qualifying needy families fill out a wish list for toys and clothing. Our CSI members plan to volunteer their time by helping to prepare the toy rooms or helping parents choose gifts for the children. Our next meeting will be held at the Columns on Tuesday, December 11.
Everyone is welcome to join us. Have a wonderful holiday!
This year, we have decided to collect “stocking stuffer” gifts for the Chestatee School “Bravo Bucks” store. The children collect these Bravo bucks for kindness to others, positive behavior, etc. and can be redeemed in the store. Small gifts like yo-yos, hand held calming toys, school supplies, pencil sets, stress balls, etc - let your imagination run wild! Please no food or candy. We’re also collecting children’s books – new or used in good condition for their main or classroom libraries.
The Place Holiday program for needy children this year is already is full swing. CSI decided to be a sponsor at the “Snowflake” level, which means a $500 donation to be used as best needed. This is the second year that “The Place” has offered the Holiday program where qualifying needy families fill out a wish list for toys and clothing. Our CSI members plan to volunteer their time by helping to prepare the toy rooms or helping parents choose gifts for the children. Our next meeting will be held at the Columns on Tuesday, December 11.
Everyone is welcome to join us. Have a wonderful holiday!
NOVEMBER NEWS 2017-2018
CSI – Tuesday November 13th 10:00 am The Columns
The CSI gators are getting excited about the auction! There will be some awesome gifts for the holidays! There will be scrumptious bakery items, a silent auction that had been heavily supported by the community, and a chance to support 2 non-profits directly. These groups are the YMCA and Family Haven. (There will also be a donation basket for CSI in case you would like to make a cash donation to the fundraiser.) Please remember that 100% of the auction proceeds will go directly back into our community. The auction will start promptly at 10:30 and will last one hour before the luncheon begins. We can accept checks (made payable to FCWC – CSI) or cash only. Each section of the Auction will require a separate check or cash: the non-profit table, the bakery and the silent auction, so please be sure to bring multiple checks. Your support is invaluable to us!
Let’s review the Auction procedure. Bids close at 11:30 and will be tabulated during the luncheon and the entertainment. Please do not ask for “early check outs.” The winners will be announced in small groups from the podium and given slips that total your winnings. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOUR NAME IS CALLED to avoid confusion at checkout. This group then heads to check-out and after payment, retrieve your items. There will be members at the tables who will ask to see your receipt, help you find your item and locate packaging if needed. Nothing may be removed from the auction without your receipt in hand. With your cooperation this should all move fairly quickly and carefully so everyone gets the right items.
The Gator-aid for Chestatee Elementary was amazing! We collected 945 individual snacks for them as well as 30 pounds of toiletries (15 pounds was pulled out for Family Haven, too). That was quite an accomplishment! The kids and staff at Chestatee were very grateful – and the thanks go to you. Please continue to collect those box tops and labels for education.
Our meeting this month will be held at The Columns at 10:00 am. We’ll be reviewing staffing for the tables, set up, and last minute details to make the auction awesome!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we?
NOVEMBER NEWS 2017-2018
CSI – Tuesday November 13th 10:00 am The Columns
The CSI gators are getting excited about the auction! There will be some awesome gifts for the holidays! There will be scrumptious bakery items, a silent auction that had been heavily supported by the community, and a chance to support 2 non-profits directly. These groups are the YMCA and Family Haven. (There will also be a donation basket for CSI in case you would like to make a cash donation to the fundraiser.) Please remember that 100% of the auction proceeds will go directly back into our community. The auction will start promptly at 10:30 and will last one hour before the luncheon begins. We can accept checks (made payable to FCWC – CSI) or cash only. Each section of the Auction will require a separate check or cash: the non-profit table, the bakery and the silent auction, so please be sure to bring multiple checks. Your support is invaluable to us!
Let’s review the Auction procedure. Bids close at 11:30 and will be tabulated during the luncheon and the entertainment. Please do not ask for “early check outs.” The winners will be announced in small groups from the podium and given slips that total your winnings. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOUR NAME IS CALLED to avoid confusion at checkout. This group then heads to check-out and after payment, retrieve your items. There will be members at the tables who will ask to see your receipt, help you find your item and locate packaging if needed. Nothing may be removed from the auction without your receipt in hand. With your cooperation this should all move fairly quickly and carefully so everyone gets the right items.
The Gator-aid for Chestatee Elementary was amazing! We collected 945 individual snacks for them as well as 30 pounds of toiletries (15 pounds was pulled out for Family Haven, too). That was quite an accomplishment! The kids and staff at Chestatee were very grateful – and the thanks go to you. Please continue to collect those box tops and labels for education.
Our meeting this month will be held at The Columns at 10:00 am. We’ll be reviewing staffing for the tables, set up, and last minute details to make the auction awesome!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we?
OCTOBER NEWS 2017-2018
CSI – October 9, 10:00 am The Columns Clubhouse
Our plans for the CSI 9th annual fundraiser are underway! (Check out the flyer in the newsletter) You’ll be able to bid on those items you love, donate to some very worthy charities and find an assortment of goodies to temp you! If you have a nice item that you would like to donate, please give me a call or send me a note and we’ll make arrangements for pickup. What a pleasure to have the space at Polo to stage this event, again!!
At the luncheon this month, CSI will be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable foods for Food for Thought (the one that uses the orange bags.) Many of the banks are a little depleted at this time of the year so let’s try to help fill those shelves! Items such as canned vegetables meats, peanut butter, cereals, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruits and vegetables and dry cereals are good choices. Please bring your donations to the luncheon – you can’t miss the orange bags! Thank you!
Please bring along any empty laundry jugs, egg cartons and Boxtops/Labels for Education you have collected and put them on the table with the canned food.
NOTE! Publix will no longer be accepting the key fobs October 1st!
In order to continue helping Chestatee School, you must go to the Publix website and sign up for an account. It will guide you through the process for school signups. When you’re at the store, you’ll type in your telephone number.
Our meeting this month will be held at the Columns Clubhouse at 10:00 am. Agendas are mailed the weekend before, so please let me know if you plan to attend. We’d love to have you join us!
CSI – October 9, 10:00 am The Columns Clubhouse
Our plans for the CSI 9th annual fundraiser are underway! (Check out the flyer in the newsletter) You’ll be able to bid on those items you love, donate to some very worthy charities and find an assortment of goodies to temp you! If you have a nice item that you would like to donate, please give me a call or send me a note and we’ll make arrangements for pickup. What a pleasure to have the space at Polo to stage this event, again!!
At the luncheon this month, CSI will be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable foods for Food for Thought (the one that uses the orange bags.) Many of the banks are a little depleted at this time of the year so let’s try to help fill those shelves! Items such as canned vegetables meats, peanut butter, cereals, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruits and vegetables and dry cereals are good choices. Please bring your donations to the luncheon – you can’t miss the orange bags! Thank you!
Please bring along any empty laundry jugs, egg cartons and Boxtops/Labels for Education you have collected and put them on the table with the canned food.
NOTE! Publix will no longer be accepting the key fobs October 1st!
In order to continue helping Chestatee School, you must go to the Publix website and sign up for an account. It will guide you through the process for school signups. When you’re at the store, you’ll type in your telephone number.
Our meeting this month will be held at the Columns Clubhouse at 10:00 am. Agendas are mailed the weekend before, so please let me know if you plan to attend. We’d love to have you join us!
SEPTEMBER NEWS 2017-2018
CSI – Tuesday Sept 11 10:00 am The Columns Clubhouse
Welcome back! I hope you have had a wonderful summer.
September is the month we give the teachers at our “adopted” school, Chestatee Elementary, a helping hand. They often buy snacks for their students on their own, so we will help by collecting donations of Healthy snacks. Some suggestions are: Pretzels, gold fish, graham crackers, teddy grahams, Cheezits, Ritz Bits with cheese and fruit snacks. We need to stay away from peanut products due to allergies. If you would like to help, please bring them along to the luncheon this month. ALSO – if you have extra hotel toiletries from visits this summer, Chestatee can put those to good use as well.
Don’t forget to bring your Box Tops and Labels for Education! Each coupon is worth a dime. Look for the Box Tops can at our table. We will also have the Publix key fobs available for you to pick up to use whenever you shop. If you have been saving egg cartons or plastic laundry jugs, please bring those as well.
At this time, the November fundraiser is still on track and we would welcome your donations. And a surprise is coming for the spring……!
Please join us for our meeting on Tuesday, Sept 11th at 10:00 am at The Columns Clubhouse. It is the organizational and informational meeting for the year. The address is 2090 Columns Dr., Cumming 30041. Please call me or send an email if you can attend or need directions. Everyone is welcome to join us!
The CSI mission is to “investigate the needs within our community and to help meet those needs through fundraising, volunteering, and contributions.“
CSI – Tuesday Sept 11 10:00 am The Columns Clubhouse
Welcome back! I hope you have had a wonderful summer.
September is the month we give the teachers at our “adopted” school, Chestatee Elementary, a helping hand. They often buy snacks for their students on their own, so we will help by collecting donations of Healthy snacks. Some suggestions are: Pretzels, gold fish, graham crackers, teddy grahams, Cheezits, Ritz Bits with cheese and fruit snacks. We need to stay away from peanut products due to allergies. If you would like to help, please bring them along to the luncheon this month. ALSO – if you have extra hotel toiletries from visits this summer, Chestatee can put those to good use as well.
Don’t forget to bring your Box Tops and Labels for Education! Each coupon is worth a dime. Look for the Box Tops can at our table. We will also have the Publix key fobs available for you to pick up to use whenever you shop. If you have been saving egg cartons or plastic laundry jugs, please bring those as well.
At this time, the November fundraiser is still on track and we would welcome your donations. And a surprise is coming for the spring……!
Please join us for our meeting on Tuesday, Sept 11th at 10:00 am at The Columns Clubhouse. It is the organizational and informational meeting for the year. The address is 2090 Columns Dr., Cumming 30041. Please call me or send an email if you can attend or need directions. Everyone is welcome to join us!
The CSI mission is to “investigate the needs within our community and to help meet those needs through fundraising, volunteering, and contributions.“
- 2017-2018 AUGUST NEWS
I hope everyone is finding some ways to enjoy these summer months. It sure has been a hot, muggy one! Please keep saving those BOX TOPS and Labels for Education for us as well as your empty laundry jugs, egg cartons and plastic containers. Collections are ongoing through the summer..
Keep us in mind for the fall auction and let us know if there is something you would like to donate. As you know, the November fundraiser is when CSI raises the funding that will be used for all those various non-profits that we support.
CSI will not be meeting this month but we’ll see you September at The Columns. It’s all been renovated and ready for us to use! We look forward to seeing you all again, to renewing our friendships and meeting new members.
This month we will be collecting food for The Place. Please bring along your items to the luncheon and look for The Place’s truck. Just drop it off before you come into the building. So easy! The food banks are very low at this time so thank you for your support.
I hope everyone is finding some ways to enjoy these summer months. It sure has been a hot, muggy one! Please keep saving those BOX TOPS and Labels for Education for us as well as your empty laundry jugs, egg cartons and plastic containers. Collections are ongoing through the summer..
Keep us in mind for the fall auction and let us know if there is something you would like to donate. As you know, the November fundraiser is when CSI raises the funding that will be used for all those various non-profits that we support.
CSI will not be meeting this month but we’ll see you September at The Columns. It’s all been renovated and ready for us to use! We look forward to seeing you all again, to renewing our friendships and meeting new members.
This month we will be collecting food for The Place. Please bring along your items to the luncheon and look for The Place’s truck. Just drop it off before you come into the building. So easy! The food banks are very low at this time so thank you for your support.
JULY NEWS 2017-2018
We’re doing a summer “Gator Aid” collection at the luncheon this month for the children who are staying with their mom’s at Family Haven. We’re excited to have donated funds to them to send them all to
The Place summer program at Chattahoochee School. As school rolls around it seems like the children need new socks and backpacks the most. If you would like to help, please bring in socks or a backpack to offer these kids. Ages range from elementary to high school. They will love it. Thank you.
Just a reminder to please keep saving your BOX TOPS and the Labels for Education for Chestatee Elementary. Use your Publix key fobs when you shop so a portion will go to Chestatee Elementary as well. Meals by Grace needs your empty detergent bottles, egg cartons and large plastic containers. Just bring them to the luncheons and Mary Negrilla will pick them up.
There will be no formal meeting for CSI this month. Please contact me with any questions you have about this group. In the meantime, please enjoy your summer.
We’re doing a summer “Gator Aid” collection at the luncheon this month for the children who are staying with their mom’s at Family Haven. We’re excited to have donated funds to them to send them all to
The Place summer program at Chattahoochee School. As school rolls around it seems like the children need new socks and backpacks the most. If you would like to help, please bring in socks or a backpack to offer these kids. Ages range from elementary to high school. They will love it. Thank you.
Just a reminder to please keep saving your BOX TOPS and the Labels for Education for Chestatee Elementary. Use your Publix key fobs when you shop so a portion will go to Chestatee Elementary as well. Meals by Grace needs your empty detergent bottles, egg cartons and large plastic containers. Just bring them to the luncheons and Mary Negrilla will pick them up.
There will be no formal meeting for CSI this month. Please contact me with any questions you have about this group. In the meantime, please enjoy your summer.
Past Events
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CSi Volunteers at The Place Fund Raiser.
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CSI members with school Counselor Kerry Bryant (second from left) and Principal Polly Tennies (standing on right)
Jim Yarborough is the director here and the rest are some of the seniors who agreed to have their picture taken. Fun!
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Chestatee Elementary School Receptionist
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Items collected on St. Patrick's Day
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