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BLUEPRINTThe Newsletter of the Habitat For Humanity Society of
Greater
Vancouver_________________________________________________________________________________________
HABITAT BENEFICIARY OF ISMAILI WALKBy Jane Davidsonand Tyler
Sampson
The Ismaili Muslim community has chosen the Habitat for
HumanitySociety of Greater Vancouver as the recipient charity of
the 2002Ismaili Walk.
The Ismaili community works with a different charity everyyear.
Organizing the annual walk is a joint effort with volunteersfrom
the recipient charity and the Ismaili community.
This year, Habitat will put its own unique fingerprint on
thisannual event. In addition to refreshments and childrens
activities,Habitat volunteers will assemble a childrens playhouse
during theWalk.
The 11th Annual Ismaili Walk will take place on Sunday,September
8th. The seven-kilometre course will begin at 11:00 am atLumbermans
Arch in Stanley Park.
Call the Habitat office at 604-681-5618 for more
informationabout volunteering, walking or pledging.
THANK YOU FROMA FAMILY PARTNER
Upon entering our newtownhouse, the smell of fresh
paint still in the air, my familyand I realized that the
foundationthat holds up this house does notconsist solely of steel
andcement.
The physical and emotionalsupport of all the volunteers
andorganizers has made this miracle
possible.Not only have we been
given a house, but a "habitat."Our neighbours are friends, andwe
are not afraid for ourchildren's safety.
Thank you, Habitat forHumanity, for a house we cantruly call
home.
---Wally Dilk and family
ORGANIZED LABOUR
KEY TO PHASE ONE
By Don Jantzenand Tyler Sampson
In April of 2002, the Habitat for HumanitySociety of Greater
Vancouver finished PhaseOne of the Government Street project, the
firstfour townhouses of a planned twenty-seven-unit
development.
While there have been many, manyvolunteers working on-site and
in-committee,the key to the successful completion of PhaseOne has
been the participation of organizedlabour.
The British Columbia Federation ofLabour and the BC Yukon
Building TradesCouncil have both endorsed HabitatVancouver and the
Government Street project.Thanks to their cooperation and
activesupport, Habitat has been able to reach out to
both active and retired union members fromall trades.
The efforts of these union and tradesvolunteers have made a
large and verysignificant difference throughout Phase Oneof the
Government Street project. The HabitBoard originally estimated a
1:3 ratio ofvolunteer to paid labour on the site. In fact, ihas
turned out to be the converse, largely duto volunteers from the
building trades.
These highly skilled tradesmen andtradeswomen work quickly, are
good leaderand provide excellent instruction to theircrews of
unskilled and semi-skilledvolunteers. These qualities have made
them
an important partner in Habitats mission toeliminate poverty
housing.Organized labour has also assisted
Habitat Vancouver is other ways. Unionlocals have provided
significant donations,
postage for mail-outs and technical supportfor the Home
Dedication Ceremony on Apri27, 2002.
All signs point to a blossomingrelationship with organized
labour and theircontinued support in the fight against
poverthousing.
ATTENTION: ALL
BLUEPRINT READERS!
All volunteers, Habitat Society members, and all thoseinterested
in putting an end to poverty housing are strongly
encouraged to take part in the upcoming 11th
Annual IsmailiWalk.
The proceeds from this years Walk go to Habitat VancouvePlease
consider contributing some time to help make this evensuccess.
You can take part by being a Walk volunteer, a walker or
bysponsoring a walker.
This years Ismaili Walk is a leisurely seven kilometresthrough
Stanley Park, starting at 11:00 am on September 8th,2002.
Call the Habitat office at 604-681-5618 for more informatioabout
volunteering, walking or pledging.
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VOLUNTEER RECRUITING
Unless otherwise stated, all volunteer inquiries are to be
directed to the Habitat office at 604-681-5618.
Public Relations
GRAPHIC DESIGNER &DESKTOP PUBLISHER
The Public RelationsCommittee needs a graphicdesigner/desktop
publisher.Artistic help is needed todevelop and revise Habitat
print materials and websitecontent. A minimum six-month
commitment isrequired.
EDITOR NEEDED FORBLUEPRINT NEWSLETTER
The Public RelationsCommittee needs a highlycapable and
organized
individual to take over asEditor and Head Writer of theBlueprint
newsletter, January1st, 2003 or sooner. The
assignment entails editing,writing and managing. A one-year
commitment is preferred.
Ismaili Walk
As the date of the Walk,September 8, approaches, theIsmaili Walk
for Habitat JointCommittee is looking forvolunteers to help
witheverything from walkmarshalling, to assisting with aspecial
on-site "mini-build", toentertainment, food, andraffles. Be sure to
participatein the 11th Annual IsmailiWalk on September 8th,
2002;
this years walk will benefitthe Habitat for HumanitySociety of
Greater Vancouver.
Family Selection
The Family SelectionCommittee is looking forvolunteers to help
plan andcarry out family selection.Volunteers will be dealingwith a
lot of detailed
paperwork, and must committo a process that will take 8months to
a year. Dedicationand commitment are required.
Volunteer
The Volunteer Committeeneeds volunteers for the
Ismaili Walk on September 82002. Ismaili Walk volunteewill sell
food and refreshmetickets, supervise children,
do set-up and teardown.
Fundraising
GRANT WRITING &RESEARCH
The Fundraising committee looking for some talentwriters and
researchers make-up a special GraWriting & Research
sucommittee. Grant applicatiand proposal experience
preferred, but talent and hawork are essential.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
BCIT STUDENTS AND FACULTY
COME THROUGH FOR HABITAT
Thank you to BCIT for participating inthe Government Street
project asTechnical Support sponsor. The studentsand faculty from
the BCIT TradesSchool have been essential to completingthe four
townhouses of GovernmentStreet - Phase One. Habitat Vancouver
isgrateful for their help and ongoingsupport. Thanks again!
CMHC GOLFERS SINK PUTTS
FOR HABITAT
Thank you to the Canada Mortgage andHousing Corporation and all
the golferswho participated in the 2nd AnnualCMHC Golf Tournament.
The May 27thtournament at the Northview Golf &Country Club
raised $5200 for theHabitat for Humanity Society of
GreaterVancouver. Thanks again to the CMHCTournament organizers for
choosingHabitat as your recipient charity.
MICROSOFT DONATES MORE
SOFTWARE
Thank you to Microsoft Canada for therecent donation of
Microsoft Office XPand Microsoft Project. The software wi
be put to good use in the HabitatVancouver office and in
theConstruction committee plans for PhasTwo. Thank you, Microsoft
Canada, foyour continued support of the Habitat fHumanity Society
of Greater Vancouv
CREDITS & CONTACT INFORMATION
PUBLISHED BY The Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater
Vancouver
Editor, Writer, Layout & Design Tyler Sampson
CONTRIBUTORS Jane Davidson Wally Dilk Ronda Field DonJantzen
Karen Keeney Chris McGill Catherine OConnor-Morris
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Adrian Archambault Lot Sparham ChrisMcGill
Heather Ross
The Habitat for Humanity
Society of Greater Vancouver
Office address: 125 E 12th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.Mailing
Address: P.O. Box 60577 Granville Park,
Vancouver, BC V6H 4B9Tel: 604.681.5618 Fax: 604.872.0223
Email: [email protected] us online at:
www.vancouverhabitat.bc.ca
