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OSU Habitat:

OSU Habitat:. Who we are!. Habitat International. Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller Inspired by Clarence Jordan Established the principle of “partnership housing” and affordable homes Nonprofit with no interest loans to homeowners. Habitat International.

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OSU Habitat:

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  1. OSU Habitat: Who we are!

  2. Habitat International • Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller • Inspired by Clarence Jordan • Established the principle of“partnership housing” and affordable homes • Nonprofit with no interest loans to homeowners

  3. Habitat International Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God's love and can live and grow into all that God intends. http://www.habitat.org/support/report/2004/mission.html

  4. Campus Chapters (Like Us) Campus Chapters exist for four reasons • Building • Fundraising • Advocating • Education

  5. Building Habitat centers around building and rehabilitating affordable, decent housing Campus chapters help with this goal by: • Building with local affiliates • Participating in Collegiate Challenge

  6. Fundraising There are various ways for campus chapters raise funds, but donations are made: • Directly to Habitat International • To local affiliates • Through tithing

  7. Advocating The world needs to be aware of the need for affordable housing Substandard housing is a problem many people simply are not aware of

  8. Education By informing people about Habitat for Humanity more can be done Most people can agree that everyone deserves a good home By knowing about and helping Habitat they can provide that http://www.habitat.org/youthprograms/ages_14_25/campus_chapters/fourfunctions_campuschapter.aspx

  9. Your New Officers President: Caitlin Robertson Vice President: Raina Popp Secretary: Bailey Ward Treasurer: Michael Cobbs

  10. Available Positions Building Chairperson: Arranges build projects with Stillwater H4H, updates chapter on build dates, and recruits workers for Elite Repeat and Restore

  11. Available Positions Advocacy Chairperson: Works with Publicity Chairperson to raise awareness about H4H, organizes and runs Shack-a-thon and Into the Streets and Big Event

  12. Available Positions Publicity Chairperson: Places notices in Society Squares, arranges the posting of flyers and chalking for events, takes photographs at events, and submits articles for local newspapers e.g. the O’Colly, Daily Oklahoman, and the Tulsa World

  13. Available Positions Fundraising Chairperson: Organizes and runs various fundraisers such as Homecoming, Habitat Week, and Lego Contest

  14. T-Shirt Ideas H4H All the tools we need Front Back Please submit other ideas at habitat@orgs.okstate.edu

  15. Upcoming Events • Builds: Saturday mornings at 8 • International Habitat Day: October 5th • Eat at Pita Pit any time that day and we get 10%

  16. Upcoming Events • Homecoming Events: Any volunteers for • Sign Contest • Walk Around • Chili Cook-off

  17. Spring Events • Shack-a-thon • Lego Build • Collegiate Challenge

  18. Collegiate Challenge 2009

  19. Would you like to help out? If you have any questions please see the officers. If you would like to volunteer to bring snacks see the officers. If you’d like to be elected for any of the available officer positions or volunteer for any of the opportunities please stay after the meeting.

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