August 2015 Newsletter

 August 2015

Hello Blanketeers,

Thank you to all of our volunteers that have either cut the 100 yards of muslin into squares or traced pictures onto the squares in preparation for our upcoming Senior Day at the Erie Zoo and Celebrate Erie. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

July 29^th:

Senior Day at the Erie Zoo. 10:00-2:00 –There are usually around 20-25 Senior Agencies situated at different locations with information on Senior Living. We have a table in the Children’s area Activity Center. Grandparents bring their grandchildren and they have an opportunity to color the 11 X 11 muslin square that will be made into quilts.

August 9^th- NWPA Project Linus will be handing out 80 blankets to children of “Wounded Warriors” at Camp Fitch that is sponsored by Golden Corral. These children will have a week of camping fun during their week of Camp Corral.

August 11^th                                                 

As stated this Sunday in the Lake Erie LifeStyle issue:

“You work hard for your money, so why should you give it away? Top reasons people say they make charitable donations include:

I was touched by someone’s story.

I want to feel like I’m part of something.

I want to be seen as a role model.

I need a tax deduction !

Whether your motivation is emotional or practical, The Erie Community Foundation will once again give you a great opportunity to be charitable when it hosts its annual Erie Gives Day.”

This begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 8:00 p.m. at www. Eriegives.org.

Please consider making a donation to NWPA Project Linus during this special on line fund raiser.

August 14^th-16^th – Celebrate Erie (Kids Zone )

14^th- 1:00- 7:00                          15^th- 1:00- 6:00                     16^th 1:00- 6:00

In   if you are interested in helping with any of these events, please let me know. Even an hour at a booth would allow a volunteer to take a break or go for dinner. We are required at all times to have a Representative on Sight.

-        Often during an event we may have School volunteers, City volunteers and they would not be in a position to answer questions about our organization.

ODDS & ENDS:

-        A Blanketeer has requested if anyone has some of those older panels with characters on them and are not using them, or sees them during the Garage Sale Season to get them and contact me. We can make arrangements for pick up and reimbursement.

-        UPMC Hamot NICU has an ongoing need of gently used receiving blankets- store bought, that they use to support the tiny heads of the infants in their carriers. They can be dropped off at all of our local drop off locations.

REMINDERS: We CANNOT accept blankets with seasonal prints or religious connotations

Monthly meetings

August 5th   -         Millcreek Sewing                   6044 Peach Street         1:00pm- 4:00 pm

August 10th    -      Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing    801 W. 226^th Street        9:00 am-11:00 am

Looking Ahead:

July 29^th-                   Senior Day @ the Erie Zoo

August 11^th-              Erie Gives

August 14^th-16^th-      Celebrate Erie

September 19^th-       “ Sew In “ Hampton Inn 10:00- 4:00

 This year I will try to get information out via Facebook as well. You can find us at:

·       NWPA Project Linus -    Like us -and that automatically will add you to our friend list.

·       www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com- is our web page

Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus Coordinator

1-814-864-9389 1-814-392-5583 (C)

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

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Erie Gives

Joann Burkhart ♥ Coordinator 1446 Patterson Ave Erie, PA 16508 ♥ 814-864-9389

July, 2015

Hello Blanketeers,

Once again this year on Tuesday August 11^th, NWPA Project Linus has a very unique and exciting opportunity to take part in this one day event- Erie Gives from 8:00am – 8:00pm @ Eriegives.org. We have qualified and are registered for this event.

We would ask that if you give to a charity throughout the year that you would consider donating to NWPA Project Linus on that day.  Last year our NWPA Project Linus raised with your generous help nearly 700.00. Over all 2.5 Million dollars were raised in this 12 hours of fund raising here in Erie. That is an incredible amount and we continue to have a very generous Community.

Your donation to NWPA Project Linus would assist us to purchase blanket making materials to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need. Last year we gave out 2,307 blankets to children in Hospitals, Shelters, Office of Children & Youth Service and many Agencies that service Children.

About ErieGive

                                                                   

Day and Time: The event takes place on August 11. You have 12 hours to make your donation between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST.

Gift Amount: The minimum gift is $25. There is no limit to the amount of money you may give. You can give up to 10 nonprofits per transaction.

Credit Cards: Only Visa, MasterCard and Discover will be accepted. The credit card processor charges a nominal fee per transaction. The Erie Community Foundation does not receive any fees. (Sorry credit card gift cards will not be accepted.)

Prorated Match: The Erie Community Foundation will enhance each donor’s gift by providing a prorated match to each gift made to a nonprofit. The Foundation will divide a total of $220,000 ($100,000 provided by The Erie Community Foundation, $50,000 provided by GE Transportation and $30,000 provided by Erie Insurance:25,000  provided by Presque Isle Downs & Casino, 5,000 Eriez Magnetics) among the participating nonprofits. The more a nonprofit raises the more of the $220,000 the nonprofit will receive.

Your Receipt: You will receive an email receipt of your gift; please retain it for tax purposes. Unless you choose to remain anonymous, your donor information will be sent to the appropriate organizations.

Warmly,

JoAnn Burkhart

Coordinator- NWPA Project Linus

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com   

1-814-864-9389

July Newsletter

 July 2015

Good Morning Blanketeers,

Last month I mentioned that during the summer months our inventory of blankets is often lower. The “ Linus Angel’s “ must have read the newsletter as well. On June 9^th I picked up 156 fleece blankets from Mc Dowell High School’s Key Club ( Senior & Junior High). I was barely able to get them into my car. The student’s were very proud and excited as they were bringing them out of the school. A job well done and so many children will find comfort in those blankets.

That being said, we do have a need for baby blankets. As several of the Agencies that we deliver blankets to, only have need for that size. Sizes can range from approx.- 30 x30 , 36 x36, 36 x 40.

July 29^th:

Senior Day at the Erie Zoo. 10:00-2:00 –There are usually around 20-25 Senior Agencies situated at different locations with information on Senior Living. We have a table in the Children’s area Activity Center. Grandparents bring their grandchildren and they have an opportunity to color the 11 X 11 muslin square that will be made into quilts.

A separate newsletter will be coming out in a week or two with information regarding the Erie Gives Day, which is on August 11^th.

We are always very grateful for donations of fabric and yarn. Especially with the cost of these items, but sometimes the fabric may be non linus. Meaning that it may be a knit, or home décor, sequined, jersey or otherwise material that we cannot make into a Project Linus blanket. Not wanting to discard the material, we have taken it to Bethany House on East 10^th Street. They have a section,that will teach their clients how to sew. I was recently informed that they will no longer be accepting any material.

ODDS & ENDS:

-        A Blanketeer has requested if anyone has some of those older panels with characters on them and are not using them, or sees them during the Garage Sale Season to get them and contact me. We can make arrangements for pick up and reimbursement.

-        UPMC Hamot NICU has an ongoing need of gently used receiving blankets- store bought, that they use to support the tiny heads of the infants in their carriers. They can be dropped off at all of our local drop off locations.

REMINDERS:

Fleece blankets can be single or double layer, 1 ½ - 2 yards makes a great size blanket if you are tying the blanket. Remember to trim the 2 salvage sides of the fleece before you start to cut your strips.

-        In the upcoming months our calendar is a bit full of fun activities, if you are interested in helping with any of these events, please let me know. Even an hour at a booth would allow a volunteer to take a break or go for dinner. We are required at all times to have a Representative on Sight.

-        Often during an event we may have School volunteers, City volunteers and they would not be in a position to answer questions about our organization.

Thank you so very much.

Monthly meetings

July  1^st     -         Millcreek Sewing                   6044 Peach Street         1:00pm- 4:00 pm

July 13^th    -        Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing    801 W. 226^th Street       9:00 am-11:00 am

Looking Ahead:

July 29^th-                   Senior Day @ the Erie Zoo

August 11^th-              Erie Gives

August 14^th-16^th-      Celebrate Erie

 This year I will try to get information out via Facebook as well. You can find us at:

·       NWPA Project Linus -    Like us -and that automatically will add you to our friend list.

·       www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com- is our web page

Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus Coordinator

1-814-864-9389

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

NWPA Project Linus    FaceBook

nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com    

June Newsletter

                                                           

June, 2015

Welcome to Summer Blanketeers,

Now that we are finally able to get outside and do our yard work and enjoy some much needed fresh air, please continue your support to our chapter. During the summer months our inventory naturally goes down. But unfortunately the need is still there for blankets.

We are getting closer to our Summer activities with Senior Day at the Erie Zoo in July  and Celebrate Erie in August. We are still in need of some tracing of the 11” X 11” squares. If anyone would like a stack to trace, please contact me.                                                          

ODDS & ENDS:

-        A Blanketeer has requested if anyone has some of those older panels with characters on them and are not using them, or sees them during the Garage Sale Season to get them and contact me. We can make arrangements for pick up and reimbursement.

-        UPMC Hamot NICU has an ongoing need of gently used receiving blankets- store bought, that they use to support the tiny heads of the infants in their carriers. They can be dropped off at all of our local drop off locations.

REMINDERS:

-         Here are some Approximate Sizes for our blankets: Preemie- 30 X 30  Baby – 36 X 36 

-        Medium – 40 X 60  Large – 45 X 72.

-        In the upcoming months our calendar is a bit full of fun activities, if you are interested in helping with any of these events, please let me know. Even an hour at a booth would allow a volunteer to take a break or go for dinner. We are required at all times to have a Representative on Sight.

-        Often during an event we may have School volunteers, City volunteers and they would not be in a position to answer questions about our organization.

Thank you so very much.

Monthly meetings:

June 3 rd   -    Millcreek Sewing Center                                           6044 Peach Street      1:00pm- 4:00pm  

June 8^th  -        Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing                                        801 W. 26^th Street       9:00am-11:00am

Looking Ahead:

July 29^th-                    Senior Day @ the Erie Zoo

August 11^th-              Erie Gives

August 14^th-16^th-      Celebrate Erie

 This year I will try to get information out via Facebook as well. You can find us at:

·       NWPA Project Linus -    Like us -and that automatically will add you to our friend list.

·       www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com- is our web page

Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus – Coordinator

814-864-9389

Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

May Newsletter

May, 2015

Hello Blanketeers,

Thank you for those who stopped by Yaple’s on Saturday April 18th for our Appreciation Day. It was very nice to see so many Blanketeers on such a wonderful Spring day, and to meet a few new Blanketeers as well.

May 2nd-

Hampton Inn “ Sew In” 8050 Old Oliver Road 16509 10:00 -4:00

Hampton Inn “Sew In” Day – Again if you are coming to this event for the first time you will need the following: Sewing Machine, All of your own Notions. If anyone has a small portable ironing board, Iron, cutting board, rotary cutter, please bring them with you.

Or you can come to knit or crochet for the day as well. So bring your project, knitting needles or crochet hooks.

The Meeting Room is on the first floor and we have access to the Hotel Baggage Carts to bring in our supplies.

We will provide the following: Sewing Kits, ( several different patterns)

Lunch, Beverages, and snacks.

We look forward to a day of blanket making to help bring comfort to children in need and at the same time to enjoy the company of our volunteer ,Blanketeers.

ODDS & ENDS:

- A Blanketeer has requested if anyone has some of those older panels with characters on them and are not using them, or sees them during the Garage Sale Season to get them and contact me. We can make arrangements for pick up and reimbursement.

- UPMC Hamot NICU has an ongoing need of gently used receiving blankets- store bought, that they use to support the tiny heads of the infants in their carriers. They can be dropped off at all of our local drop off locations.

- If you are doing any Spring Cleaning in your Sewing Room- please consider NWPA Project Linus. We can always use pieces and parts of material and yarn.

- Now that most of the muslin squares are cut, now comes the fun of tracing the pictures onto them. If you would like to help with this prep work for our upcoming summer events, please contact me.

REMINDERS:

- Due to children’s allergies: blankets coming from smoking households or households with pets, need to be laundered prior to donation.

- When you drop off a blanket: please leave your contact information on a piece of paper, so that we can send a note of thanks for your donation.

- In the upcoming months our calendar is a bit full of fun activities, if you are interested in helping with any of these events, please let me know.

With all of the fun events that are coming up, many of you Blanketeers have responded to my request of assistance in cutting the several bolts of muslin needed to be prepared for those events. Still more help is needed and as I have the muslin ready, I will let you ladies know. Thank you so very much.

In the event of severe weather please go to our blogspot and face book page listed below to see if our meeting may be cancelled. That way we are not interfering with the Quilt Shoppes daily business by calling them.

Monthly meetings:

May 6th - Millcreek Sewing Center 6044 Peach Street 1:00pm- 4:00pm

May 8th - Art Day @ Our Lady of Peace Schood 2401 W. 38th Street 9:00am-2:30pm

May 11th - Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing 801 W. 26th Street 9:00am-11:00am

Looking Ahead:

May 2nd- “ Sew In Day” @ Hampton Inn 10:00-4:00

May 8th- Art Day @ Our Lady Of Peace School

July 29th- Senior Day @ the Erie Zoo

August 11th- Erie Gives

August 14th-16th- Celebrate Erie

This year I will try to get information out via Facebook as well. You can find us at:

· NWPA Project Linus - Like us -and that automatically will add you to our friend list.

· www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com- is our web page

Warmly,

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus – Coordinator

814-864-9389

Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

NWPA Project Linus FaceBook
nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com

NWPA Project Linus

NWPA Project Linus is one of 368 chapters of the national organization Project Linus. Our chapter covers the counties of Erie, Crawford, Mercer,Warren in PA and Chautauqua County in NY.

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Appreciation Day

Please join NWPA Project Linus on Saturday April 18th for our Annual “ Appreciation Day” @ Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing 801 W.26th Street, Erie, PA Time: 10:00-2:00. There will be refreshments, drawings on the half hour, material ,yarn and patterns for you to choose from to perhaps finish or start a new blanket for a child in need. Also a time to meet other Blanketeers and share your ideas.

April 2015 Newsletter

                                                           

April, 2015

Welcome Spring Blanketeers,  
                                                                          

The snow and the cold seem to be lingering this year. But on the plus side, an awful lot of beautiful blankets, quilts and knitted or crocheted afghans and fleece blankets have been donated by our wonderful Blanketeers. So I guess a cold and long winter can be a good thing.

April 18th

Please join NWPA Project Linus on Saturday April 18^th for our Annual “ Appreciation Day” @ Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing 801 W.26^th Street, Erie, PA  Time: 10:00-2:00. There will be refreshments, drawings on the half hour, material ,yarn and patterns for you to choose from to perhaps finish or start a new blanket for a child in need. Also a time to meet other Blanketeers and share your ideas.

Mercyhurst University’s Alpha Beta Pi Chapter of the International KDP Education Honor Society and the Student Activity Council:

Held their first ever Zumba-thon on March 21^st in the Rec Center @ Mercyhurst University, about 70 students moved to the music, with directions from Lacey Tanner and Kristen Lorei. The girls raised $300.00 on that afternoon. Way to go girls !!!!

ODDS &; ENDS:

-        A Blanketeer has requested if anyone has some of those older panels with characters on them and are not using them, or sees them during the Garage Sale Season to get them and contact me. We can make arrangements for pick up and reimbursement.

-        UPMC Hamot NICU has an ongoing need of gently used receiving blankets- store bought, that they use to support the tiny heads of the infants in their carriers. They can be dropped off at all of our local drop off locations.

REMINDERS:

-        When you complete you blanket, please check to make sure that there are no pins left behind.

-        In making a fleece blanket- cut the 2 salvage sides of the material before you start to cut your strips for tying or before you use your skip stitch blade and crochet around the fleece.

-        In the upcoming months our calendar is a bit full of fun activities, if you are interested in helping with any of these events, please let me know.

With all of the fun events that are coming up, many of you Blanketeers have responded to my request of assistance in cutting the several bolts of muslin needed to be prepared for those events. Still more help is needed and as I have the muslin ready, I will let you ladies know. Thank you so very much.

In the event of severe weather please go to our blogspot and face book page listed below to see if our meeting may be cancelled. That way we are not interfering with the Quilt Shoppes daily business by calling them.

Monthly meetings:

April 1^st  -    Millcreek Sewing Center               6044 Peach Street      1:00pm- 4:00pm  

April 13th -   Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing          801 W. 26^th Street       9:00am-11:00am,

Looking Ahead:

April 18^th –                Appreciation Day- Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing    10:00-2:00

May 2^nd-                    “ Sew In Day” @ Hampton Inn                              10:00-4:00

May 8^th-                     Art Day @ Our Lady Of Peace School

July 29^th-                    Senior Day @ the Erie Zoo

August 11^th-              Erie Gives

August 14^th-16^th-      Celebrate Erie

 This year I will try to get information out via Facebook as well. You can find us at:

·       NWPA Project Linus -    Like us -and that automatically will add you to our friend list.

·       www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com- is our web page

Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus – Coordinator

814-864-9389

Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com