February 2007 Newsletter Associates Associates should be constantly rejuvenated
by the infusion of young blood.
They need young people with the imagination and
the guts to turn everything upside down if they can. They also need old fogies to keep them from turning
upside down those things that ought to be right side up. Above all, they need young rebels and
old conservatives who can work together,
challenge each other’s values, yield or hold
fast with equal grace, and continue after each
hard-fought battle to respect one another.
 Dear Associates, Well postponing our February 13th meeting to February 20th turned out to be a very wise decision. The driving on that Tuesday was really bad. Did you remember to have your “Tea” on February 14th? I know that I totally forgot with all the bad weather and all. But it’s not too late, have tea this week with friends and then all write a check and send them to our treasurer Catherine Sadurski or any board member and she’ll get it to Catherine. A little tea, a cookie or crumpet and a check for Rochester College, what could be better? There are three great fun fund raisers coming up in March. First, there’s the Parisian sale – buy a coupon book for $5 and get $10 off a $10 or more item and 8 coupons for 20% off of 8 items. This is happening on the first Saturday in March, so contact Patty Harrison and to get a supply of the coupon books. The best news is that the Associates get to keep all the money for selling the booklets. So this is 100% profit, what better deal can there be than that? Second, is the Spring Bulb Sale. Get a brochure and sell beautiful bulbs to your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Lynne Steward is the coordinator for this project so contact her if you have any questions. Third is the Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, March 24th. Let’s have a record number at the luncheon and enjoy a new venue and a great lunch as we enjoy great fashions. Please make your plans to be there and bring a friend or two and come join us in celebrating the arrival of spring. See the rest of this newsletter for more details on all of these fund raisers. Remember to pray for the Associates and Rochester College as they work to share Christ with the world. Your sister in service,
Linda Jones
President
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The new year has begun with our saying farewell to a faithful Associate. Pauline Montgomery went to be with the Lord last week. As I attended her funeral at the Parkside Church of Christ, I looked around the auditorium and saw many of you who have been so faithful in your support of the Associates and Rochester College. Pauline’s positive spirit came through in all of the comments made that day. She will be missed by all of us. When we lose someone to death, we are reminded of how precious our time is together. I hope all of us will be more aware of our need to “love one another” as we have been taught by our Lord and Savior. Think what a message we would deliver to this world if we all were genuine in our love for one another and if we were determined to seek the good in one another. The Associates have certainly shown their love for one another and the College. Your example of faithful dedication to the cause is rare in today’s selfish world. Thank you for all you have done and all you continue to do for Rochester CollegeBlessings,
Michael W. Westerfield, Ph.D.
President
 In Memoriam Two of our Lifetime Associates passed away this month. Georgia Phillips from Gateway
Pauline Montgomery from Parkside
Board of Trustees Nominations for 2007-09 Term Back to Top The following women have accepted the nomination as your trustees for the two year term beginning in June of 2007.  Karlida Esdale, from the Metro chapter Julie Harper, from the Rochester chapter Ann Luchsinger, from the Rochester chapter Norma Morris, from the Brighton chapter Carol Passage, from the South Lyon chapter Catherine Sadurski, from the Rochester chapter Jeannette Schiele, from the Northeast chapter Sharon Whitlatch, from the Northeast chapter
We will vote for these women at the April 17, 2007 general meeting. At that meeting, we will also accept nominations from the floor. Please contact Lynne Stewart if you have any questions. Sincerely,
Barbara O'Rourke, Delores Dickinson & Lynne Stewart
Nominating Committee
How Are YOU Using Scrip?  Back to Top
Notice that I didn’t ask if you were buying SCRIP? I hope that more and more of you are buying SCRIP gift cards on a regular basis. Let me share a SCRIP success story with you.
One of my best SCRIP customers is a young family of three. They had been working with a budget program from Dave Ramsey’s “Total Money Makeover.” The budget management system involves determining your budget for all of your categories of spending, and having a money envelope for each one. When the money in the envelope is gone, no more spending in that category is allowed. When Debi began using SCRIP, she determined which categories she could “stock” with SCRIP gift cards instead of cash. The categories included entertainment, eating out, haircuts, groceries, gasoline, clothing, household expenses, home decorating and improvement. It took some thought and pre-planning, but she now purchases over $600 of SCRIP each month, which makes a contribution to the college of approximately $40 per month. That will amount to about $500 for the year from just one family! Debi says that using SCRIP has been the best thing their family has ever done to help them stick to their budget. It has even allowed them to plan ahead for vacations. Please consider your own sending habits and see how you can effectively use SCRIP gift cards for much of your spending. Contact Ann Luchsinger or Lynne Stewart if you have questions about SCRIP, or if you would like to place an order. SCRIP isn’t just to give away – you can use it every day - Ann Luchsinger
Spring Fashion Show Back to Top The pleasure of your company is cordially requested at the 41st Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion show hosted by the Associates of Rochester College. This event will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2007 beginning at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall of the South Lyon Church of Christ on 21860 Pontiac trail, South Lyon, Michigan.
Everyone is invited (men, women, and children) to this great day of fellowship, fun, good food, and fashions.
Fashions will be presented by Beverly Rae's, Dress barn, Kohl’s, Margret Hunter and The Next Generation, all from the Brighton area. A delicious luncheon will be served and door prizes will be awarded. Various gift tables will be available for you to peruse and purchase items before and after the show.
As seating is limited and the caterer needs a final count, I would appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible and no later than March 15 for your reservations. Tickets are also available from your chapter chairperson. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for age 12 and under, All proceeds go to Rochester College to further Christian education. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Norma Morris “No Show Fashion Show” For many years now the Associates of Rochester College have hosted the annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show. We are making it possible for the remaining 49 states to become a part of this special day! If distance is keeping you from enjoying spending a day with us we hope that you will join us in spirit. Email me for the address to send your donations to.
Norma Morris Silent Auction Back to Top Carol Passage is handling the Silent Auction for the fashion show. She would appreciate any donations (item or service type of donation). Please contact Carol by March 20, 2007 with what the item is and approximate value. The item can be brought the day of the fashion show. Oh yes! Don't forget to bring your cash or check books!
Spring Bulb Sale Back to Top It is time for the second annual Associates of Rochester College SPRING FLOWER BULB SALE We are using VanBourgondien, the same company we have used for the past couple of years. This spring, we have some new selections! You can choose from Gladiolas, lilies, hostas, dahlias, phlox, windflowers, freesias, and daylilies, as well as a couple of perennial GARDEN COLLECTIONS. We will be taking orders until March 24th, 2007. Expected delivery will be April 17, 2007. Contact your chapter representative to place your order. If you do not have a chapter, or if you have any questions, email Lynne Stewart. Beautify your yard, support the Associates, and make this spring’s fundraiser a BLOOMING success! Lynne Stewart
April General Meeting Back to Top Our last group general meeting of the Associates will be on Tuesday, April 17 ( yea, spring time!) at 7:30 p.m. in the Gold Room with our Downriver Chapter handling the refreshments and the devotional. A big THANK YOU to the Parkside, Rochester and South Lyon chapters for handling the hostessing of our previous meetings this year. If your chapter has not had this opportunity to serve recently, please consider it for the upcoming 2007-2008 year. You are welcome to bring in entertainment, too. Carol Passage March Board Meeting The March board meeting will be held in the office of Lynne Stewart at Rochester College on March 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Treasurer's Report
- Catherine Sadurski, Treasurer
| Cash on Hand 1-1-07 | 10,905.43 | | Receipts | | Receipts | 3,515.62 | | Chapters | 990.73 | | College - Scholarship | (1,000.00) | | I Think Survey | 2.00 | | Operating | (156.00) | | Donations/Survey | 140.00 | | Balance as of 1-31-07 | 13,265.05 | | Kroger | 524.89 | | | | | Parisian | 270.00 | | | | | Project Repayment | 1,588.62 | | | | | Total: | 3,515.62 |
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