Welcome to UI Habitat For Humanity!

1. Welcome to UI Habitat For Humanity! Sign in! Info meeting: January 30, 2013

2. Agenda Video!! Meet the execs and leaders! Short activity Overview of Habitat for Humanity and our chapter What’s coming up this semester Leadership Opportunities Hammer time!

3. (show Jenny’s video)

4. Meet Habi-Execs and Leaders!

5. Contact us! Office hours SOOS (260 IMU)

6. Short Habi-Activity….. Introduce yourself to TWO PEOPLE you don’t know (move around!!!) and chat about your past experience with Habitat/what you know about Habitat 2 min!!!

7. Habitat For Humanity We are a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry We give a “HAND UP” not a “HAND OUT” Families are chosen based on need, income, willingness to work, and ability to repay

8. How much does it cost? Johnson county house costs about $130,000+ Families pay about $500-$600 a month

9. So What’s UI Habitat? • Volunteer based student run organization • In affiliation with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity • Our mission is to… • Build • Fundraise • Educate • Advocate

10. What is a normal meeting like? Announcements Short piece of education Build/volunteer sign-ups Event planning Committee Time!

11. Membership! 15 dollars (includes t-shirt) DUE NEXT MEETING Anyone can join!

12. Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities!! • Group Build (Rehab house): February 16th (both morning and afternoon shifts) • 30 open spots! • Dance for Humanity: February 17th • Other Building Opportunities

13. Habitat for Humanity Trip: Spring Break 2013 “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” —Gandhi

14. What is Collegiate Challenge? “Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge Program is a year round alternative break program where students spend one week working with a habitat affiliate, community and partner families to help eliminate poverty housing in the area. Students will have the opportunity to construct houses for families in need and gain a fulfilling and rewarding experience.”

15. Trip Details Where: Oklahoma City, OK When: Monday, March 17th – Saturday, March 23rd Cost: $250 per person (Includes transportation, accommodation, and food)

16. Who can go? We are looking for passionate and energetic individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of other people. NO CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! (This is also a learning experience. You will be amazed by what you accomplish at the end of the week).

17. Apply Please write your name and email down on the Spring Break paper. We will email you an application that will require you to fill out some basic information and write a few sentences about why you would like to be a participant on the trip. Those in the Spring Break Planning Committee have priority, but there are still several spots available. Don’t be afraid to apply even if you are new to Habitat this semester!

18. GET READY FOR A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE!

19. Events for this Semester!! Habitat Tour 2/2 (10:15) IMU WWE Night 2/15 (7-9pm) Spring Break Trip (3/18-2/23) Spaghetti Dinner 4/4 Act! Speak! Build! Week (3/31-4/5) Socials (TBD) Group Builds/volunteer opportunities (TBD) Other Spring Break fundraising events (TBD)

20. Habitat Tour! 10:15am THIS SATURDAY–Meet at the IMU (parking lot side) A chance to learn about Habitat and our student organization!! (ReStore Tour and meet Iowa Valley Habitat workers) Meet Habitat families! See the build site! (Rehab House) Social with Habitaters! (Wildwood Social)

21. New Leadership Opportunities Historian (due 2/5) Treasurer in Training (due tonight) Social Media Interested in leadership, but not these positions? Let us know!!

22. Hammer Timeeee!! Practice your hammering skills!!

23. February 8, 20128:00 pmIndiana Room Bring a friend! Next Meeting