THANKSGIVING EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE

Under the leadership of the

"NEED TO FEED" Clayton Community Food Project Committee

Norwood Williams, Project Chair
Royal Williams, Project Co-Chair
Chris Ludke, Project Coordinator
Dale Matthews, Clayton Area Ministries
Cathy Penny, St. Ann Catholic Church
Bob McLean, New Bethel Church


OUR MISSION

To host a sit down Thanksgiving Meal;
To honor, bless, encourage, warmly entertain and build relationship with a multitude of God’s favorite people.

Our desire is to unify church and community resources
and mobilize the gracious people of the Clayton area to provide for, prepare, serve, and generously host this event.

OUR CORE VALUES

We have adopted the following core values.
To guide our staff, committee members, sponsors, and volunteers
in their attitudes and actions in the planning and execution of this event.

Honor ---------- Compassion
---------- Love ---------- Respect

WHO DO WE WANT TO SERVE

Those households currently being served by the five local Churches and other persons
determined by the Thanksgiving Event Planning Committee to be in need of food.

In Partnership with Community Organizations

Churches, City Government, Civic Clubs, Community Non-Profit and Veterans Organizations, and Businesses.
THANKSGIVING EVENT PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEES
As identified by the Thanksgiving Event Planning Committee.

If you would like to volunteer to serve on any of the below listed Subcommittees,
Email Kristin of your choice by just clicking
HERE.

Names will be posted below upon receipt.
SERVE THE NEED IN JOHNSTON COUNTY, INC.
What we do by ourselves matters; What we do together really makes the difference.
When We Give; We Get Back.

"NEED TO FEED"
Clayton Community Food Project
In Partnership with Community Organizations

THANKSGIVING MEAL INITIATIVE

Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Clayton Civitan Club
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This Page includes the SIGN-UP SCHEDULE to serve on a Thanksgiving Planning
Subcommittee.
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PARTICIPANT  
REPRESENTATIVE
First Baptist Church
Pastor Andy Hale
Zaxby's Restaurant    
Michael Smith
Civitan Club       
Johnny Williams
Rotary Club - Morning       
Scott Hensley
Rotary Club - Noon
Brett Parkis
American Legion Post 518
Jerry Mangum
American Legion Post 71        
Rowland Lambdin
The Woman's Club of Clayton       
Angela Williams   
Clayton Town Council             
Michael Grannis   
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MENU COORDINATION: Determine if food will be prepared or unprepared upon delivery - Schedule delivery time - Follow-up as needed on
progress.

FOOD PREPARERS & COOKS: Prepare for cooking and cook unprepared food - Provide cooking containers, supplies, and utensils.

MEAL SERVERS: Serve meals at event for one hour as arranged and scheduled by the Subcommittee Co-Chairs.

SET-UP & CLEAN-UP: Set-up and arrange seating and tables for the event - Clean-up facility upon conclusion of event.

TRANSPORTATION: Provide means for invitees with no means of transportation to attend the event - Deliver meals to the non-ambulatory in
retirement centers.

PUBLICITY: Arrange for the advanced announcement of the event  in local newspapers and other news media.

REGISTRATION:  Register all attendees and maintain record of event participants.

PRAYER:  Provide a means for the members of the Thanksgiving Event Planning Committee and Clayton community to come and unite
together for an open Prayer Gathering to be held monthly between August and November 2010.  The Prayer Gatherings will provide an
opportunity for the Planners and the Community to join together in prayer for the success of the up and comping Thanksgiving Event.  As we
are praying together our desire is to create an atmosphere where everyone that is involved and for everyone that will be attending this event to
experience God's "Goodness, Presence, and Love".  
..........................................................................October 1, 2010............................................................................

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A Special Thanksgiving Invitation to You and your Family..........................................

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to attend a...............................................................................

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Sit-Down Thanksgiving Meal......

................................................................Wednesday, November 24, 2010.....................................................
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12:00 noon to  5:00 pm...............................................................
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Clayton Civitan Club.................................................................
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340 Mccullers Street.................................................................

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PLEASE COMPLETE the FORM below and SUBMIT the INFORMATION.............................
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by EMAIL, by TELEPHONE, or by REGULAR MAIL to either person listed below.

     Christine Ludke                        or to                Kristin Williams
     cmludke@hotmail.com                                     kristin@servetheneedinjc.com
     919-585-6654                                                      919-550-0614
     35 Chestertown Court                                      2121 Powell Drive
     Clayton, NC 27527                                             Clayton, NC 27520                                                                 
               
                             RSVP DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2010

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Name: ____________________________________         Sponsor:___________________________

Address:__________________________________         Telephone Number: _________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Number in Family to Attend:                ______ Adults                ______ Children        =        ______ Total
(Enter Number)

Hour you will attend:_______        _______        _______        _______        ______                _____
(Check Hour)                12 pm             1 pm              2 pm              3 pm              4 pm                   5 pm

                                  NOTE
                 This is your Entrance Ticket
You will need to present this Form at the Registration Desk when you arrive.

Sponsored by the Serve the Need in Johnston County, Inc., this event is a community activity, a first of its kind in Clayton,
through the joint efforts of local churches, civic clubs, city government, community non-profit organizations,
                                     veterans organizations, businesses, and volunteers.                                           
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INVITATION -- ENGLISH
.....................................................................................................................................................Octubre 1 de 2010......................................................................................................................................................

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Una invitación especial para usted y su familia.................................................................................

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a una..................................................................................................................................................................................................
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comida de acción de gracias......................................................................................................................................


...........................................................................................Miércoles, 24 de Noviembre de 2010.......................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................De 12:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m........................................................................................................................................................................
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En el Clayton Civitan Club.....................................................................................................................................................................
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340 Mccullers Street................................................................................................................................................................................

POR FAVOR COMPLETE el siguiente formulario y entréguelo (o simplemente diga la información               
que se le pide) a las personas de la siguiente lista vía EMAIL, TELEFONO o  CORREO REGULAR:








                         
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Nombre: ____________________________________       Patrocinador:  ________________

Dirección:___________________________________        Teléfono: ____________________

Dirección de Email:______________________________________________________________________

Número de asistentes:        ______ Adultos                ______ Niños        =        ______ Total
(escriba la cantidad)

Horario de asistencia:        _______        _______        _______        _______        ______                _____
(Marque la hora)                12 pm            1 pm                2 pm             3 pm               4 pm                  5 pm
Christine Ludke                        or to                Kristin Williams
cmludke@hotmail.com                                     kristin@servetheneedinjc.com
919-585-6654                                                      919-550-0614
35 Chestertown Court                                      2121 Powell Drive
Clayton, NC 27527                                             Clayton, NC 27520
POR FAVOR RESPONDA A MAS TARDAR EL 1 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2010
NOTA
Este es su tiquete de entrada
Necesitará presentar este formulario cuando llegue.

Patrocinado por  Serve the Need in Johnston County, Inc., este evento es una actividad comunitaria, la primera de este tipo en Clayton,
Gracias al esfuerzo conjunto de Iglesias locales, clubes cívicos, administración de la ciudad,
organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro de la comunidad, Organizaciones de veteranos, negocios, y voluntarios.
INVITATION -- SPANISH
1.   An Invitation Letter will be prepared and provided by Kristin Williams to each Sponsor
(Churches and     Organizations)
who will be responsible for making sufficient copies for distribution to their
invitees.

The Church Sponsors are as follows: Amelia Christian,  Mt. Vernon,  St. Ann Church, New Bethel, West
Clayton, Horne Memorial, Hocutt Baptist, First Baptist, Clayton Area Ministries, and Feed His Sheep.

The Organization Sponsors are as follows: Veterans and Civic Clubs (Civitan, Rotary, The         Woman's
Club of Clayton, and any others).

2.   Each Sponsor should designate a representative to coordinate the invitation process with
Kristin.

3.   Sponsors will distribute the Invitations on October 1, 2010.  Each Sponsor will record the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of those families receiving invitations and provide a copy of the
list to Kristin.
  Updates to the List should be submitted as they occur.  Kristin will use this List as a check and
balance when RSVP's are received.

4.   RSVP Deadline is November 1, 2010 and invitees are directed to RSVP to either Kristin or Chris Ludke
who will coordinate the RSVPs.

5.   Kristin will maintain a central record (RSVP List) of RSVP's by Sponsor and will match the RSVP to
the Invitation List.  Kristin will provide the RSVP updated List weekly (or as needed) each Sponsor.

6.   Invitees were directed to keep their Invitation Letter which will serve as their Entrance Ticket.  
Invitees are directed to present the Entrance Ticket (Invitation Letter) to the Registrars on November 24th.
(Chris Ludke and Kristin Williams).

7.   Chris and Kristin will match the Entrance Ticket with the RSVP List and keep a record of the number
and names of attendees.
INVITATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE
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SERVE THE NEED IN JOHNSTON COUNTY Inc.
Post Office Box 1016
Clayton, North Carolina 27528-1016
919-550-0614
Email: info@servethe needinjc.com
MENU MATTERS
If your Church or Organization would like to volunteer to provide another food item,
Email Kristin of your selection by just clicking
HERE.

Names will be posted below upon receipt.
FOOD ITEM
PROVIDER
Turkey
Butterball Company
Ham
Zaxby's Restaurant
Sweet Potatoes
McKenzie Farms
Stuffing and Gravy
Holt Memorial Church
Mashed Potatoes
Clayton Steak House
Paper Products
Clayton Area Ministries
Cranberry Sauce
Woman's Club of Clayton
Desserts
St. Ann Catholic Church
Green Beans
Clayton Steak House
Beverages -- Coffee, Tea, Milk
Zaxby's Restaurants
Food Warmers
Zaxby's Restaurants
Rolls and Butter
Clayton Rotary Clubs
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EXAMPLES OF SUBCOMMITTEE FUNCTIONS
We Need Your Help!!
Sign-Up to serve on a
Subcommittee Below
.
Sign-Up to serve on a
Subcommittee
HERE.
SUBCOMMITTEES
CHAIR/CO-CHAIRS
MEMBERS
Menu Coordination
Donna Holt - STN  Hocutt .
Diana Belden-STN
Food Preparers & Cooks
Troy Smith - Civitan Club
Jerry Magnum - Am Legion Post 518
Larry Covington - Am Legion Post 518
Harold Williams - Am Legion Post 518
Jo-Anne Burke - STN
Chris Riley - Thanks. Meeting
Meal Servers
(One-Hour Intervals)
Eleanor McMurray - STN & St. Ann
Julie Woodcock - St. Ann
Brenda Schneider - Town of Clayton
Lorraine & Ron Perri - Am Legion Post 71
Margaret Gooding - STN
Diana & Mike Belden - STN
Shirley & Joe Boivin
Nancy & Pete Esposito - St. Ann
Robyn Pettit & daughters - STN & St. Ann
Terrence McMurray - STN & St. Ann
Joe Burke - STN
Shelley Schroeder - St. Ann
Chris & Tina Riley - Hocutt
Shelly Schroeder - St. Ann
Karen Opperwall - Faith Tab. Ministry
Patricia McRae - Faith Tab. Ministry
Vickie Foster - Faith Tab. Ministry
Ginny LaRosa - St. Ann
Carol & Gene Heavy - St. Ann
Betty Wilson 2-3pm
Elizabeth Edwards 2-3pm
Darlene Gardner
Ginny LaRose - St. Ann
Set-Up & Clean-Up
Royal Williams - STN
Lew Humphrey - STN
Clayton High School ROTC
Clayton High School Wrestling Team
Chris Riley - Hocutt
Registration
Chris Ludke - STN
Kristin Williams - STN
Gwen Ward - STN
Transportation
Dorothy O'Neal - STN
 
Publicity
  Chris Riley - Hocutt
Prayer and Reflection
Pastor Boris Wiggins - New Bethel
Church -Thanks. Comm.

All Prayer Gatherings are held from
7:00 pm to 8:15 pm.
1st Prayer Gathering -- Thursday, August 19th at New Bethel Church
2nd Prayer Gathering -- Monday, September 20th at Amelia Christian Church
3rd Prayer Gathering -- Monday, October 18th at Mt. Vernon Christian Church
4th Prayer Gathering -- To Be Determined
Interstate Ministries
Check out below the
new
Prayer & Reflection
Subcommittee
PARTICIPANT  
REPRESENTATIVE
Amelia Christian Church       
Pastor Keith DeBord
Mt. Vernon Christian Church         
Michael Cotten
Hocutt Baptist Church     
Pastor Steve Roy       
St. Ann Catholic Church      
Cathy Penny
New Bethel Church    
Pastor Boris Wiggins
Horne Memorial Methodist Church
Pastor Alan Schwartz
Feed His Sheep
Reverend Dorothy O'Neal
Clayton Area Ministries (CAM)   
Dale Matthews