Life Together!Council of Churches of the Ozarks

Issue I: Volume 3 Winter 2010

Not Even One. Our pledge is that there will never be a

child, senior or a person with disabilities in the Ozarks who is hungry, abused or

abandoned. Not even one.

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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, ChairKevin AusburnJan BaumgartnerRoseann BentleyKenneth ChumbleyDan FribergBill GautGordon KinneDavid KunzeKen McClureKris NauDavid PeckTim RosenburyCindy WaitesMary Newbern-WilliamsBill Foster

The CCO Foundation Chair

CCOzarks.org627 N. Glenstone

P.O. Box 3947 Springfield, MO 65808

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

February 18, 2010

Dear Council Partners and Friends,

A sixteenth century reformer was reflecting on the nature of the Christian life when he wrote:

“We are not now what we shall be, but we are on the way. The process is not yet finished, but it is actively going on. This is not the goal but it is the right road.” –Martin Luther

These are fitting words for the Council of Churches of the Ozarks as we turn a page of history and welcome a new year, a new decade, and a new beginning. It is a strategic time for people of faith to be on our way, pursuing the priorities of Jesus Christ together.

Thank you for the many messages of encouragement and support! I’m genuinely humbled and excited about serving the Council of Churches as your fourth executive director in 40 years. Few nonprofit organizations anywhere have served their community with such distinction, stability and effectiveness. I

count it a personal honor and sacred trust to serve our organization, and I invite you to share with me your best thoughts, ideas and suggestions.

For me, our mission is an inspiring one, guiding us on a journey in pursuit of the priorities of Jesus Christ. Through nine specialized service agencies, we are working each day “to improve the quality of life in our region.” Whenever the weak are strengthened, whenever the poor are restored, whenever the sick experience a caring touch, the quality of life is improved for all, and our world looks more like the Kingdom Jesus came to establish. Moreover, I believe people who join their faith with others in compassionate action experience joy in “doing together what can best be done together.” I envision the Council of Churches as that creative, safe place in our community where the common ground of service leads to the higher ground of unity, unity that Jesus asks his Father to give to us in John 17:21-23.

Thank you for joining your faith with compassionate action through the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. I’m looking forward to the journey before us, because we’re on the right road as we pursue the priorities of Jesus together!

Mark Struckhoff Executive Director

From the Executive Director

On The Cover:

Log-in and create your account today!

Access ALL CCO Agencies at this one website!

CCOzarks.org

“We are not now what we shall be, but we are on the way.” –Martin Luther

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Operating AgenciesAmbassadors For Children

Sondra Uzzell, msw, lcsw, Director 627 N. Glenstone

Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586

CCOzarks.org

Child Care Food Program Vicki McMillen, Director

1531 E. Sunshine E-1 Springfield, MO 65804

1-800-818-6812 CCOzarks.org

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

417-887-3545 CCOzarks.org

Connections Handyman Service Richard Virnig, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3586 CCOzarks.org

Crosslines Pam Copling, Director

1710 E. Chestnut Expressway Springfield, MO 65802

417-869-0563 CCOzarks.org

Daybreak Adult Day Care Rick Stephenson, Director

1461 E. Seminole Springfield, MO 65804

417-881-0133 / 417-882-4243 CCOzarks.org

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Connie Payne, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3598 CCOzarks.org

RSVP Sharon Bradford, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3595 CCOzarks.org

Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks Kent Crumpley, Director

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

417-862-3586 CCOzarks.org

A Source of Hope for a Lifetime

2009 Stewardship SnapshotAs we begin a new calendar year, we do so with grateful hearts for the good work that God has called us to pursue. With partners like you, the Council of Churches will continue to provide service to more than 100,000 people throughout 54 Missouri counties. I believe we can and will do so much more in the name of Jesus Christ by staying focused on doing together what can best be done together!

2009 Income & Expense SummaryTotal dollars received from donations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �$832,966Total dollars received from other sources � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $4,653,587

(i.e. program service revenue including all fees and contracts)Total expenditures for all program services,

management and fundraising � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $5,582,408These figures are compiled from the 2009 Form 990 available upon request.

Total Expenditures by Agency & CategoryManagement/Personnel

14%Fundraising

1%Ambassadors for

Children2%

ChildCareFood*51%

Therapeutic Riding1%

Ombudsman*2%

RSVP*4%

Daybreak*13%

Crosslines7%

Connections2%

Child Care Resource& Referral*

3%

Grants/Foundations32%

RestrictedEndowmentProceeds

5%

Churches/ChurchGroups

15%

Individuals/Organizations

48%

Total Dollars Given by Source*

*Includes all gifts to the Council of Churches and our nine Operating Agencies.

*Includes all cash gifts totaling $832,966 to the Council of Churches and our nine Operating Agencies.

The agencies with an asterisk (*) are primarily funded by sources other than private donations.

Stewardship Note: 85 cents of every dollar received goes to program services, and every gift dollar is leveraged by $5 from other sources.

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2009 – A Record Breaking YearAmbassadors for Children broke several program service records in 2009 and expects a continued increase in 2010.

r The Kid’s Clothes Closet: 427 foster children served (a 63% increase)

r The Kid’s Clothes Closet: 593 appointments (a 60% increase)

r Project Self-Esteem: 52 foster children served (a 160% increase)

r Project Self-Esteem: 77 requests (a 141% increase) and

r Adopt-a-Caseworker: 345 children served in the first program year.

Adopt-a-Caseworker Success Story

When one of our Partner Groups learned from their “adopted” Caseworker about a teenage girl who didn’t have any appropriate clothing to wear to a special after school program, they acted quickly. They purchased several new shirts and pants for her so she could attend the program and feel good about doing so. Because of these small items (in addition to the new clothing provided by the Kid’s Closet), this girl now has the opportunity to improve her social and life skills alongside her peers. This is an opportunity that would have easily been missed without the generosity of one of our Adopt-a-Caseworker Partner groups. This same Partner Group also makes personalized birthday cakes for all the foster children on their “adopted” Caseworker’s caseload!

Greene County Child Protective Service

Caseworkers are still waiting to be adopted

by a Partner Group. If you would like to be part of this program, contact Sondra Uzzell

417.862.3586 ext 236 or suzzell@CCOzarks.org. Sondra Uzzell

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Sondra Uzzell, MSW, LCSW Agency Director

Ambassadors for Children An Operating Agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks

627 N. Glenstone • Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586 ext. 236 • suzzell@CCOzarks.org

Make a secure gift and check out my blog at our new website CCOzarks.org

Director Sondra Uzzell tells this story, “While straightening the Kid’s Closet I met a husband and wife who have been foster parents for 8 years and consistently visit the Kid’s Closet 2x/year. They are a therapeutic foster home, so they foster parent children with special behavioral and developmental needs that traditional foster homes usually are not equipped to handle. The foster parents currently have 3 young boys in their home, 2 of which are siblings. While choosing clothing for one of the boys, the foster mom said, “I wish you could see the boys when they get their new clothes. You’d think it was Christmas morning – they are so excited and it really means so much to them.”

Grateful for Kid’s Closet

2009 iN ReviewTotal # of local abused & neglected children served

in 2009 by all AFC programs: . . . . .870

Breakdown by program:

Kid’s Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427

Adopt-a-Caseworker . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Project Self-Esteem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pack-a-Bag with Love . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

*note: unduplicated numbers are only tracked per program

The Ambassadors for Children Director is available to present a program to your group. Please give Sondra Uzzell a

call or email her today to schedule a presentation.

Here are some current needs: • $15PaylessShoeCards• Brandnewchildren’sclothing

(boys&girls,sizesinfant-teenager)

• VolunteerTutors• FaithGroupsandBusinesses

toAdopt-a-Caseworker

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2009 Christmas Distributions

Bless Thousands Over 2,622 Children

Received Gifts

Here is a sample of the “thank you” letters written by Crosslines clients who were served at the Christmas Toystore. A special thanks to the National Guard Armory for the use of their facility (for the 3rd year!). Thanks to the generosity of our community, Crosslines was able to provide very special holiday memories for many families this past holiday season. Thank you for being our partner in this important ministry!

Thank you to Fazoli’s for providing a hot lunch for the many volunteers working the Thanksgiving and Christmas

distributions (for the 11th year!)

Because there could come a time…when any one of us could use a little help.

Crosslines Pam Copling, Director 1710 E. Chestnut Expwy Springfield, MO 65802 www.CCOzarks.org

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Providing Bikes to Children for Over 25 Years!by Pam Copling Thank You!

The Feinstein $1 Million Challenge for 2010 “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. . .”For the 13th year, the Feinstein Foundation will divide $1 million among agencies like Crosslines that are fighting hunger! The Feinstein $1 Million Challenge will add funds to your gift to Crosslines at a time when a record number of families are seeking assistance. I encourage you to give generously during March and April to qualify for this challenge. Thank you! - Pam Copling

Carlisle Power Transmission Products (formerly Dayco Products) has been an integral part of the Crosslines Toystore for over 25 years. What started as some employees fixing up used bikes for the Toystore has become a major endeavor for the Carlisle employees and company. Now the majority of bicycles given out at the Toystore are newly purchased. In addition, the Carlisle program provides

tricycles, wagons, boom boxes, stereos and other special gifts.

To make distribution fair, each family gets the chance to draw a ticket to win one of these large items.

The first volunteer coordinator, Junior Henry,

received a Gift of Time award for the countless hours he put into the program. After his retirement, Ron Ussery filled the coordinator position and the program continued to thrive. Now, volunteer coordinator Joe Jackson is carrying on the tradition of making Christmas extra special for hundreds of children each year by presenting their parents with bicycles, stereos, wagons and other special gifts. Joe’s enthusiasm and devotion is contagious and employee support has flourished under his leadership.

We are grateful to have Carlisle continue to support their employees participation in the Crosslines Toystore. Without the Carlisle program, very few children would receive a bicycle, tricycle or any other special gift. It is only through Carlisle’s employee’s support and dedication that we are able to make these dreams come true.

Crosslines Toystore

Crosslines in ReviewIn 2009, the Crosslines food pantry continued to serve an average of 44 families each day! With help from a $20,000 grant from the Musgrave Foundation for food and generous donations from the community, Crosslines was able to supplement our Pantry Sponsors and never close the pantry early in 2009. The 2009 Community Clearinghouse added new participants, making sure donor dollars area wide are spent as wisely as possible and duplication of holiday services is avoided.

Power Transmission Products, Inc.

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Southwest Missouri Arabian Horse Club Presents Check to Therapeutic Riding of the

Ozarks at Their Annual Banquet

Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks (TRO) would like to thank the Southwest Missouri Arabian Horse Club for their generous donation and hospitality. With your gift TRO will continue to provide accredited, exceptional equine therapy services, improving the quality of life for those in the Ozarks with disabilities. If your Saddle Club would like to sponsor TRO, please contact Kent Crumpley for speaker information and sponsorship details.

Therapeutic Riding of the OzarksEnabling the Disabled Through Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Contact UsFor more information or to learn how to volunteer or make a donation in support of TRO, access Kent’s blog at www.CCOzarks.org, or contact: Kent Crumpley, Director Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks 627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586, ext. 230 kcrumpley@CCOzarks.org www.CCOzarks.org

Call Kent Crumpley for More Information

862-3586, ext. 230

Therapeutic Riding v HippotherapyTRO’s Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy sessions will be held at

MSU Darr Center� Visit our blog for more information or make a secure gift at CCOzarks�org

Kent Crumpley

Kent accepts a gift check from Dan Stockham

of the Southwest Missouri Arabian Horse Club.

Dan nominated TRO for this sponsorship.

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Did we mention…TRO has a blog! For all the latest news, scheduling and pictures go to our new website and click on

the link to my blog. www.CCOzarks.org

Have you ever thought of having your own horse? Well here’s your chance!

Adopt a TRO Therapy horse today

With your generous donation of $45 a month you can help keep a therapy horse going strong for a year. As a sponsor you will receive a photograph and a profile of your adopted horse, a certificate of sponsorship, as well as a free pass to one of our facilities to watch your adopted horse at work. why the horse? The horse’s natural gait delivers the therapy to their riders. Without our equine staff TRO would

not exist. Each of our riders is assigned to one specific horse designed for them. These 1200-lb animals are the main tool used by all equine therapy facilities and are not cheap to maintain. For more information contact Kent Crumpley.

visit TRO At the 6th Annual

Held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

March 12, 13 & 14TRO’s booth will be on the East side of the

E-plex, along the west wall.

Come on out and learn about TRO and how it benefits our riders!

Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks

Year In Reviewin 2009 Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks

started a Hippotherapy program in addition to

their equine Assisted Activity program, which

uses the horse as a therapy tool. Hippotherapy

is designed to serve those with a more severe

disability on a one-on-one basis with a state

licensed Physical, Occupational and Speech

Therapist. with this addition, Therapeutic

Riding of the Ozarks is now able to provide

a therapy to those that would have not been

able to participate in an equine Assisted

Activities program. Between the two programs,

Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks served 82

physically and mentally disabled clients and

trained over 120 volunteers.

example:Maintenance for one Therapy Horse per year

Feed (grain and hay) ...................................................................................$230 Veterinarian (vaccinations) ..........................................................................$40 Shoeing (trim) .............................................................................................$270

Total = $540

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“I am a seventy-five year old handicapped lady, living on a limited social security, with no other person in my home to help make repairs.

“For the last two years I have struggled with a kitchen faucet… a tree came down on the back of my house and caused shelves

in my closet to tear out of the wall… with a fused ankle and damaged knees and a very large hernia that makes it impossible for me to get out of the bathtub… although I have a

shower in the basement of my home, the handles were stuck and I did not have the strength to turn on the water to take a shower… Also, late last fall, I locked myself out of my house and had to break the side door window…

“Mr. Gaddy (a CHS Contractor), a very pleasant and understanding man made all these repairs for me. I had felt rather depressed that I could no longer make the necessary repairs myself and could not afford to hire a person to come and make repairs for

me. I was reminded every day of how helpless I had become and how much my life and abilities had deteriorated.

“I am extremely grateful for the service the Council of Churches has provided me. I will pray that these services may be available to others in situations similar to mine during these hard economic times.”

For more information, contact:Connections Handyman Services

Richard virnig, Director417-862-3586

627 N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65802

www.CCOzarks.org

One client at a time…Last year, CHS made over 220 repairs to over 180 households. In the last 5 years, CHS has

made over $500,000 worth of repairs to over 900 households in the Springfield and Greene County area. One client at a time, CHS enables seniors and those that are differently enabled to

continue to live in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

I am Extremely Grateful to

Connections. . .

RichaRd ViRnig

“I am extremely grateful for the service the Council of Churches has provided me. I will pray that these services may be available to others in situations similar to mine during these hard economic times.”

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Never a Dull Moment at Daybreak

Daybreak ended 2009 with many exciting activities. We attended the Brett Family Christmas show and ate lunch at the Rib Crib in Branson. The Daybreak band has also been busy. They sang Christmas carols to the clients of Adult Tendercare Center. They also entertained family and staff members who attended our Annual Client-Family Christmas dinner held on December 11th. It was a wonderful evening of entertainment, food and fellowship. Our celebrations continued with a gift exchange for the clients.

We are starting the New Year off with many fun and entertaining activities. The clients are looking forward to upcoming outings to the Art Museum, bowling, the Springfield Nature Center, and the Shrine Circus over the next few months.

Entertainment from our many volunteers, craft projects, games, and celebrations are just around the corner. We are all looking forward to a fun filled year!

Daybreak Adult Daycare Rick Stephenson, Director

1461 E Seminole Springfield, Mo 65804

417-881-0133 www.CCOzarks.org

Ombudsman volunteers Needed!What is an Ombudsman? The Word ombudsman (om-budz-man) is of Swedish origin, and means one who speaks on behalf of another. Volunteer Ombudsmen come from all walks of life; many are retirees, others are professionals. What they have in common is a desire to make a difference in the lives of the elderly and disabled. The Ombudsman volunteer serves as an advocate by carrying the wishes and complaints of the residents to the facility’s management. what are the Qualifications? R Likes older peopleR Time to volunteerR 21 years of age or olderR Good listening and communication skillsR Must be objective, sensitive, diplomatic, reliableR Complete required minimum 18 hours of trainingR TransportationBecome an Ombudsman today! Call Connie Payne 417.862.3598.

Long-Term Care ombudsman Program

“I was sick and you visited me…” (Matthew 25:36) In 2009, the Long-Term

Care Ombudsman Program logged more than 27,820 visits

to nursing-home residents by 40 dedicated volunteers. Ombudsman volunteers provided a presence in 189 different nursing homes in 17 Missouri counties, totaling 4,235 hours of service with an estimated

value of $84,229.

For more information about volunteering with the Long-Term Care

Ombudsman Program, or making a gift in support of this ministry of compassion,

contact:

Connie Payne, Director 627 N. Glenstone

Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3598

www.CCOzarks.org

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

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9,000 Children Being Served MonthlyIn 2009, the Child Care Food Program added new counties to their service area, increasing the number of Missouri counties served to 54, which results in approximately 9,000 children being

served monthly.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR)

Child Care Resource and Referral is here to help you!Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) is a place where you can locate childcare, as well as, learn how to determine if the care your child will be receiving is quality. Whether you are determining where to place your child while you are at work or look-ing for a place where your child can gain some interaction time with other children Child Care Resource and Referral is here to help you with the following services:

l Assist families in their search for quality child care by providing child care information and referrals based upon their specific needs. Through personal consultation, CCRR helps to make families more informed child care consumers.

l Offer an Enhanced Inclusion Referral Service. This service is in place to specifically help families of children with special needs locate accessible child care and support child care providers who provide care for children with special needs.

l Provide technical support to early care professionals through newsletters, training calendars, technical assistance, and training opportunities.

l Serve employers and community organizations/agencies through child care data, early care and education advocacy and technical assistance.

2009 Service SummaryTotal # of Referral Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,331Total # of Children Served Through

Referral Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,984Total # of On-line Referral Searches . . . . 2,288Total # of enhanced inclusion Referrals . . 165Total # of enhanced Military Referrals. . . . . 56Total # of Participants Trained

Through Group Training . . . . . . . . . . . 1,724Total # of Hours Provided Through

On-site Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 710

Child Care Food Program vicki McMillen, Director

1531 E. Sunshine, E-1 Springfield, MO 65804

417-865-8427 or 1-800-818-6812 www.CCOzarks.org

Child Care Food Program (CCFP)

Providing Nutrition to Children in Need

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.

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What Would A Day In The Life of an RSVP Volunteer Be Like?

Have some time on your hands and want to make a difference in your community? RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) can help you find meaningful volunteer opportunities to put your life skills to use or learn new skills. RSVP has partnered with many area non-profit organizations to help recruit, train and place volunteers in positions to provide maximum support to those organizations. RSVP volunteers are 55 years of age or older. Whatever your background, experience and/or favorite interest may be, RSVP can help you find a rewarding place to volunteer your talents. Come visit RSVP at 627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO, or call 862-3595, or e-mail Sharon Bradford, Director, sbradford@CCOzarks.org, Beverly Bullock, Project Assistant, bbullock@CCOzarks.org, or visit our website www.CCOzarks.org.

HOMEBOUND SHOPPER - Many seniors face losing their independence when they can no longer drive, or need short term help after returning home from a hospital stay. To address this community need, RSVP has developed the Homebound Shoppers

Program.

READING BUDDY - The Reading Buddy Program provides trained reading tutors to help students, kindergarten through third grade, experiencing reading difficulties. The volunteer spends one-half hour each week with a student assigned by the school. Call or e-mail Carol Scott, Education Coordinator at 831-9696 or readingbuddyrsvp@yahoo.com.

VAN DRIVER - RSVP maintains four multi-passenger vans for the purpose of transporting RSVP volunteers from their home to their volunteer station and back again. This service is available to any RSVP senior volunteer who wishes a ride. To qualify as a driver, you must have a good driving record, be at least 25 years of age, and have a flexible and congenial attitude. Currently, the van service is restricted to routes in the Springfield area.

Sharon Bradford

Sharon Bradford RSVP Director

627 N Glenstone • Springfield MO 65802 417-862-3595 • www.CCOzarks.org

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In Grateful apprecIatIon for our partners who support our MIssIon throuGh Grants

Five Minutes Will Help the Council of Churches of the Ozarks

An important goal for the Council is to serve our donors, volunteers and partner churches with the most accurate records database possible. You can help us with this rather massive task by visiting our new website at CCOzarks.org, clicking on the “register” button at the bottom of the homepage, and completing the registration form.

By giving just 5 minutes to the Council of Churches, you will help us to accomplish two important goals:

1.When you register at our new, secure website, you are providing your current contact information and confirming the accuracy of our records, an extremely important.hallmark of a healthy organization;

2.By allowing us to provide you with online communications via E-mail, you’ll be helping us to be better stewards, saving on postage, paper and printing, and taking positive steps toward caring for creation.

In addition to secure, personalized features that will allow you to track your online giving, our new website will feature a place for member churches to communicate about community-wide special events, ongoing ministries and news items that affect the wider community. Our new site will also feature a place to access blogs by area pastors and community leaders writing about faith, the church, and other important issues related or our life together.

Thank you for logging in at CCOzarks.org!

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Easy Giving Options to Support the Council of Churches

Online Giving (go to CCOzarks.org to give safely and securely)

Simply click on the Donate button at the top of any page on the CCO website to give a safe, secure and private donation. You may donate by credit card or EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer). All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Call 417-862-3586 and ask for the accounting department if you have any questions.

Amount per month $ ____________ Name of financial institution: __________________________________________

Name (please print) ___________________________________________________ Phone _______________________

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) (Automatic monthly bank account withdrawals)

Address ________________________________ City _______________________________ State ___ Zip __________ Account information:

o Checking (Important: please attach a voided check) o Savings (Please provide an account number)

Preferred date of transaction o 5th o 20th

Account number: _________________________________________________________

Routing number: _________________________________________________________Note: you can obtain your routing (ABA) number and account number by looking at one of your checks or by contacting your financial institution.

Signature: (required) _______________________________________________________ Date: ____/______/________

I understand that my account will be debited at the time my authorization is received and thereafter in each subsequent month on the date I have selected. I authorize Council of Churches of the Ozarks to charge my account each month the amount shown above (this includes my authorization for Council of Churches to reverse any changes made in error). This authority will remain in effect until I give written notice to cancel it. I understand all changes to this agreement may take up to 30 days to be processed.

Credit Card (Automatic monthly credit card charge)

Please charge $ __________ per month to my: Or charge a one-time gift of $ _________ to my:

o o o

Monthly withdrawal date is on: o 5th o 20th

Name (please print) ___________________________________________________ Phone _______________________

Address ________________________________ City _______________________________ State ___ Zip __________

Card #: ________ - _________ - ________ - __________ Exp. Date: (required)___ / ______

Signature: (required) _______________________________________________________ Date: ____/______/________

I understand that my account will be debited at the time my authorization is received and thereafter in each subsequent month on the date I have selected. This authority will remain in effect until I give written notice to cancel it. I understand all changes to this agreement may take up to 30 days to be processed.

Thank you for your partnership with the Council of Churches of the Ozarks!To enroll, please return this form to the Council of Churches, Gift Processing, PO Box 3947

Springfield MO 65808

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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 operating 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 Mark Struckhoff • Executive Director Barbara Gardner • Executive Assistant • ext. 224 Collette Howland • Controller • ext. 232 Paula Austin • Advancement Assistant • ext. 233 Leslie Boughton • Grant Writer • ext. 235 Rosella White • Human Resources Assistant • ext. 238 Janet Garoutte • Receptionist Krista Crumpley • Receptionist

The Council of Churches Foundation Richard Dunn, President

Phone: 417.839.7450

Council of Churches of the Ozarks PO Box 3947 Springfield, MO 65808-3947

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PerMit #772

2010 Gift of time HonorinG outstandinG Volunteers in tHe ozarks

Do you know someone who gives the “gift of time” to make the Ozarks a better place to live?

Nominations may be submitted by mail, fax or online.

Mail: Gift of Time, PO Box 3947 Springfield MO 65808 email: ccozarks@CCOzarks.org Attn: Gift of Time Nomination

Fax: 417.862.2129 Online: www.springfieldmo.gov/giftoftime

The deadline is May 14, 2010 For more information or for a brochure, please call Beverly Bullock

417.862.3595 ext. 227 or email bbullock@CCOzarks.org.

Your donation toward this campaign makes YOU partners in the most successful grassroots campaign to

fight hunger of all times!

For the 13th year, Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide $1 million among agencies

like Crosslines that are fighting hunger! Why does he do this?

He says, “Because I believe each of us was put here on earth to do

what we can to help those in need�”

To qualify, gifts must be made to Crosslines in March and April, 2009�

Donate Securely Online at CCOzarks�org

Life Together!

It’s so easy to login and update all my contact information myself. I can even see a secure record of all my on-line gifts.”

New Interactive Website!

CCOzarks.org

Awesome. I can

register to volunteer

on-line. How easy

is that.

Check out the new Council of Churches website. The interactive blog is a great place to post announcements and exchange ideas and

information. What a valuable resource for our church.

13th AnnuAl Feinstein $1 Million ChAllenge