Kelly Hutchison is probably one of Habitat's most energetic and hardworking volunteers in spite of having to cope with Multiple Sclerosis. She retired as General Manager of Lake West Cinema in 2003; prior to that, she was Deputy Auditor of Camden County, MO. She is a Paul Harris Fellow of the Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary Club and was General Manager of Westlake Aquatic Center in Laurie, which is wholly owned and operated by the Rotary club. She volunteers to work a donation booth for the City of Laurie's Enchanted Village of Lights every Christmas season. Kelly decided that she would not let her disease keep her from being a contributing member of society so, even in her "down times" when bed rest is required, she puts the time to good use by working on her favorite project, Habitat for Humanity. For the last five years she has served as Master Database Coordinator for all Habitat mailings. She also keeps our Habitat website up to date. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact her at 573-372-6384 or e-mail her at keekee812@earthlink.net Watch for an article about Kelly in the May issue of L.O. Profile. Kelly's motto that she strives to live by is that in the spirit of humanity...Service Above Self. He Profits Most Who Serves Best.
The Resale store in Keystone Industrial Park is constructed. The
lumber has arrived to finish the interior. The septic system,
the heating and cooling system and the plumbing are in the process
of being installed as well as the electrical wiring. The interior
partitioning for the restrooms and the office space is also underway.
Additional grounds work for parking and entrance ramps must also
be completed. The projected opening is early May. Watch local
newspapers for Grand Opening date. Photo at left above shows the
outside of the warehouse and the one on the right shows work being
done on the inside.
Once our new resale store opens, we would like to be open for
business three days a week instead of only on Saturdays. However,
to do so we will need more volunteer cashier help. If you could
help for three hours, 9am to noon, on any of the resale days please
call or email Chris Reth at 317-1843 or ChrisReth2@aol.com.
This job is ideal for those who love to shop.
Panera Bread: As one of Panera's selected charitable organizations
for their "Operation Dough-Nation 2007" Habitat received
$870.06. A container was placed at the counter for patrons to
place their donations to four organizations and Panera matched
these donations. Panera announced that they chose the same four
organizations for "Operation Dough-Nation" for 2008.
Money will be collected during the months of Jan. through March.
B&B Theater: There will be a special promotion for
Habitat at a movie March 14 - "Dr. Suess and Horton's Years
of Who". Patrons will be asked to make a donation to our
Habitat affiliate when coming to the movie on that date.
Harlem Ambassadors Fundraiser: Habitat will host the Harlem
Ambassadors basketball exhibition team in a fundraiser Nov. 16
at Camdenton High School. The Optimist Club has agreed to to join
with us in this fundraiser offering their experience with the
Kelly Circus. In return the proceeds will be split between the
two organizations.
Most people know that Habitat needs workers to build its homes.
They may not realize that there are many more opportunities to
help behind the scenes. Volunteers are needed to help raise money
for purchasing building materials and supplies; to contact local
businesses to solicit donations of materials; to interview and
select partner families; to provide training for families regarding
home maintenance, property taxes and insurance; to help in spreading
the word about Habitat's mission throughout the community; and
to maintaincontact with local churches and service organizations
to solicit all types of support. This affiliate has no paid staff.
If you or someone you know is interested in helping in the Habitat
building process or would like to serve on any of the committees,
please contact any of the officers listed on page 2. If you have
questions about Habitat or would like to arrange for someone to
visit with you or make a presentation to your civic
organization, please contact Sheryl Cheves at (573) 873-0436 jscheves@sbcglobal.net
or Marvin Johnson at (573)346-1941 marvinj31@aol.com
Families in need of decent shelter due to current unsatisfactory
housing situations should apply to the Lake of the Ozarks Habitat
for Humanity affiliate for consideration. The Family Selection
Committee will review applications and choose homeowners based
on their level of need, their willingness to become partners in
the program and their ability to repay the no-interest loan.
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FRIEND SPONSERS Accelerated Overhead Doors & Electric Accurate Pest Control & Supply Co. |
Chances R Restaurant Consolidated Electrical Distributers, Inc. Farrell Real Estate Great Southern Bank Hair Force One Half-Sauced BBQ Harry and David Interior Motif's Jewelry by J'Laur Kelly's Port - Service Department Kelly's Port Klaus Classics Lake Hills Veterinary Clinic LLC Lake Valley Golf Course Lake West Cinema Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary Club Linn Creek-Osage Beach Lions Mexicali Blues Restaurant Miner Mike's Nautical Landing Ozark Advertising Specialities, Inc. Ozark Trails Campground Paul's Supermarket PBH Vacation Rentals Peaceful Paths Massage by Vendoni Pescado's Fresh Mexican Grill Plaza III Restaurant Sandy's Subs & Frozen Custard Sherry Nielsen State Farm Insurance Shoremaster Sleep Inn Super Lube Sycamore Creek Golf Course Target The Family Jewels The Finishing Touch The Julie Wilson Team The Oaks Golf Course Tipton Correctional Center Tupelo Honey's U.S. Mortgage Group LLC Weber Construction Westside Escrow & Title Services |
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CHURCHES Camdenton Community Christian Church |
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Meet the Pucketts
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2007 Construction Crew
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A Word from the PresidentAs the new Board President, I want to take this We have lost a number of long time Board
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Groundbreaking at The Puckett Home
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