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Published by Dayton Leader, 2019-09-25 15:44:53

Hamilton/Webster Fall Newsletter

Newsletter Fall 2019 pdf

Serving Hamilton Microsoft

and

Webster Countiesd

Fall 2019 Current
Volunteer Opportunities
Newsletter Date

Farewell and Thank You, Terri! New Location for
Fort Dodge
Terri Laufersweiler, Volunteer Coordinator for Webster RSVP Office
County, said goodbye to RSVP on Aug. 15, when she
became employed full-time at AEA. Terri enjoyed meeting RSVP will soon
and getting to know the volunteers, and helping them find be located at:
volunteer opportunities suited to them.
Becky Koppen, current Volunteer Coordinator for Suite B3
Hamilton County, will assume Terri’s duties. All current Crossroads Mall
programs will continue, and timesheets will go to Becky. 217 S. 25th Street
The Fort Dodge office is also moving to a new location, Fort Dodge, IA
just inside the front doors of the Crossroads Mall. Our office will be next to
the Army Recruiting Station, on the left side of the mall as you enter the west- (Near main west entrance)
facing entry.
We are seeking volunteers who would like to spend a few morning hours each 515-573 3477
week manning the RSVP office, greeting people, and sharing RSVP information.
To inquire about this volunteer opportunity, please call 515-832-2525. (same phone number)

Winter Weatherization Projects Scheduled for Hamilton

and Webster Counties—Volunteers Needed!

RSVP Helps Businesses, banks, offices and organizations are
Warm Hearts encouraged to assemble teams of 4 to 5 people who
and Homes will do the indoor weatherization work. No exterior
work will be done, so there will be no climbing on
Before the winter ladders.
winds begin to howl through
drafty windows and gaps in doors, RSVP Winter Prior to the installation dates, homes will be visited
Weatherization is coming to the rescue. by RSVP volunteers who will determine the materials
needed. If you are handy with a tape measure, your
RSVP is spearheading the Warm Hearts Warm assistance in this home auditing procedure is greatly
Homes Winter Weatherization project in both needed. Volunteers will also be needed to bag up
Hamilton and Webster Counties this fall. materials for each home, and to assemble
Teams of volunteers will install weatherization information for the weatherization teams.
materials in homes of low-income families, frail
elderly, and veterans or families of currently Applications are currently available for homeowners
deployed military personnel. or renters who would like to have their homes
weatherized.
The date for winter weatherization is Saturday,
November 2 in Hamilton County, and Saturday, To volunteer your services, or to apply for
November 9 in Webster County. weatherization for your home, please contact Becky
Koppen at 515-832-2525.

Fall 2019 RSVP Brag Book

Top 4 pictures: Comment
writers for judges at
Hamilton County Fair; RSVP
Advisory Council meets at
New Covenant Christian
Church, Webster County
volunteers meet for a
Volunteer Recognition Lunch
at Fort Frenzy, more fun at
Fort Frenzy, Webster City
volunteers help at the Upper
Des Moines Opportunity
Back to School Bash handing
out backpacks to children.

Fall 2019

The following opportunities are available to all volunteers in Hamilton and Webster
Counties. If you are interested in an assignment in another community, RSVP can provide
mileage reimbursement. For more information, contact Becky Koppen at 515-832-2525.

Reading Buddies/Book Worms The Lord’s Cupboard
Reading partners are needed to help young students The Lord’s Cupboard, located at the 1st Methodist
improve their reading skills. One hour a week in a pre- Church in Fort Dodge, distributes food to needy families
school or early elementary classroom. Hamilton County and individuals. Helpers are needed in the food pantry,
schools and Webster County Schools. Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am.

Winter Weatherization Community and Family Resources
Volunteers are needed to label brochures for
Plans are being made for Winter Weatherization to be Community and Family Resources. Labeling can be done
at home.
offered to needy families in both Webster and Hamilton
Dayton Area Historical Society
Counties. Volunteers are needed to audit the homes,
Dayton Area Historical Society would like volunteers to
package materials for the homes, and to lead teams on
staff and work at its new museum. Hours will vary. Need
the day of the weatherization work. Weatherization
people to meet and greet the public while the museum is
services include putting plastic on windows, weather
open, and people who like to “dig around in dusty old
stripping, installing draft dodgers on doors, new furnace
things” to organize the exhibits.
filters, and gaskets in outlets and switch plates.
BASE Senior Fitness Exercise Leader
Daycare Helper
Northeast Hamilton Elementary in Blairsburg has a need Southfield Nursing and Rehabilitation in Webster City
in their Mighty Trojan Daycare to assist the daycare
workers in holding and feeding babies in the infant room. will need a temporary BASE leader to lead the group in

Community Services Receptionist the Assisted Living facility, December through February.
Hamilton County Community Services in Webster City
is in need of volunteers who would work an hour a day New leaders will be trained.
from 12:00 to 1:00pm at their office, answering the
phone, greeting customers and taking messages. Can Nursing Home Buddies
chose your day of the week, Monday-Friday. Nursing homes in Hamilton and Webster counties are
looking for volunteers to spend time with residents,
reading, chatting, singing or playing a game. 1 hr./wk.

BASE Leaders Celebrate Five Years of Fitness

BASE leaders gathered to celebrate our 5th “BASE-iversary” at the
Stanhope Community Center on June 26th. Leaders played some fun
games, ate delicious food, sang patriotic songs together, and were
congratulated for their excellent work as senior exercise leaders.

Central Iowa RSVP North “Refer-A-Friend” Campaign
Staff Members Continues Through Fall

Kalen Petersen Refer a friend to RSVP, and when
Director they register, you will receive a
free gift, and you will be eligible for
515-733-4917 our grand prize giveaway!
[email protected]
Central Iowa RSVP is looking for new volunteers, and
Becky Koppen needs your help! Do you have a friend or relative who
Volunteer Coordinator is age 55 or older, and might like to become involved
Hamilton and Webster County as an RSVP volunteer? We have created a handy
business card for you to use to explain the value of
749 2nd Street serving your community as an RSVP volunteer. These
Webster City, IA 50595 business cards are available in the RSVP offices, or we
would be happy to mail some to you upon request.
515-832-2525
[email protected] Please help us by

Kendra Breitsprecher referring a friend today!
Marketing and Rural Coordinator

[email protected]

Pat Firnhaber
Office Coordinator
503 Elm Ave., Story City, IA

515-733-4917
office [email protected]

Central Iowa RSVP

We’re on the web!
www.rsvpvolunteer.org

PRSRT STD Central Iowa RSVP
U.S. Postage Paid
Webster City, IA Serving Hamilton and Webster Counties
Permit #9
749 2nd Street
Webster City, IA 50595
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED


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