Newborns In Need, Inc.

Greater Oklahoma Chapter

Newsletter Online

March 2008

Volume 5, Issue 1

WOW what an amazing Year for Oklahoma.  Let’s look back! 

 

January 07 we received a wonderful grant from Wal-Mart/Sam’s club for $1000.00.  This was just an exciting beginning of unexpected surprises for us here In Oklahoma.  We all had forgotten that we submitted for this grant three months earlier.  We also received a 4500.oo grant from the Boeing Employees this month. All of it was to go to purchasing Sewing machines and fabric to help us make items at our work meetings, they have helped us immensely.  Then along came May/June where we all learned that our former President would be stepping down and I (Amy) would be taking Over the Oklahoma Chapter.  All at the same time National Office was making some major changes as well.  But we chugged along! July, August, September, October and November were months of CHANGE for all of us as we all learned our jobs with Newborns In Need., and ironed out wrinkles.  Also in one those months we received a phone call from the TJX foundation.  Yes, More money… They were vary generous and we received Monies from them to purchase pre-made clothing items.  Oh the excitement was so overwhelming that we took the Month of December off.  Made our deliveries early and then rested!  And when I say WE NEEDED it, I am speaking for all of US!!  WE NEEDED IT!!

We have had an A~M~A~Z~I~N~G 2007.  A few Ups and few curves but together we overcame and trudged forward!  With all of this looking back it makes me think about all that is to come…….. LOOK OUT 2008 HERE WE COME!!    

Amy Ford

GROK Chapter President

WHAT ARE OUR NUMBERS ?

Well here they are:

TOTAL ITEMS DONATED BY VOLUNTEERS   12,601

YARDS OF FABRIC DONATED                                 66

TOTAL POUNDS OF FABRIC DONTED                1779.5

TOTAL ITEMS DELIVERED TO FACILITYS      8704

TOTAL HOURS DONATED                                          12,701.9

Secretarial position ~ Responsibilities are sending out thank you and birthday cards.  Taking minutes at all board meetings.  Must be able to attend work meetings.  Having a computer is a must with internet access and email. Will be responsible for newsletter correspondent, Public Relations Director, and Photographer.

 

Newsletter Correspondent ~ Responsibilities are putting together the Quarterly newsletter.  Must be able to use and have MS Publisher.

 

Public Relations Director ~ Responsible for sending out press releases to local newspapers with pictures.  Also making flyer to be passed around to different places. Must have a computer, printer and MS Publisher.  Will work closely with Secretary.

 

Photographer ~ Responsibilities are taking pictures of work meetings and other important events. Must be able to attend all events.  A digital camera is a MUST have.  Will be working closely with work meeting Coordinator and Secretary.

 

Scrapbooking Correspondent ~  Responsibilities are catching up and maintaining chapter scrapbook.  Will work closely with Photographer  Must have a creative eye!

 

Facility Coordinator ~ Responsibilities are to locate and contact facilities for deliveries.  Will work closely with President and Vice President.  Must have business personality and good phone etiquette.  Must have a phone, computer and with internet.

 

 

All positions must be able to work well with others! 

All those interested  please contact Chapter Office at 405-222-0857.