Books For Kids - Erie | Newsletter | Vol 17 No 4 Winter 2007


	Books For Kids, Erie Chapter

Volume 17 No. 4 Winter 2007	An affiliate of The Books For Kids Foundation, New York, NY
Books Come In; Books Go Out
Board Members President Dean Baldwin, Ph.D. Vice-President Traci Teudhope Secretary Juan Fernandez, Ph.D. Treasurer Bob Monahan, CPA Members Kathleen Cantrell Donna Gloekler Jane Hackenberg Shantel Hilliard Jane Levin Mary Connerty Mary Jo Melvin, Ph.D. Patty Puline Florence Smith Jim Voss, CPA Webmaster Frank Singer www.booksforkids-erie.org		Holiday Season Means Big Demand As the annual holiday season approaches, the demand for free books from Books for Kids goes up and up. Non-profit agencies of all kinds naturally want to provide gifts for the children and young people they serve, and our brand new, high quality books make perfect holiday gifts. Books have a special way of communicating the holiday spirit, because they speak directly to the person who receives them. Moreover, our books are all brand new, and for many of our recipients that alone is exciting. But it's the lasting value of books that make them especially appealing to all ages. Even a book that one has "outgrown" evokes memories that few toys or games can match. Looking back on well-loved books, and especially re-reading old favorites, is a wonderful way to recapture who we once were, what we once felt, and how we once thought. But long before a book becomes an old favorite, it is a new friend. Whether it's a picture book bright with brilliant drawings or a juvenile novel full of fresh adventures, or a biography of a famous person, or a window into a	new world, books gladden the hearts of tots and teens alike. Knowing this, because we have experienced it ourselves, keeps our distribution duo, Jane Levin and Florence Smith, happily busy; while distribution chair, Kathleen Cantrell, keeps ordering more books for them to distribute. For photos of some of the people and books involved in recent distributions, see p. 2. G.E. Matching Gifts Time Employees and retirees of General Electric are reminded that G. E. will match gifts of $25 or more to Books for Kids received on or before December 31, 2007. Last year, G. E. matched over $1,400 in donations, bringing the total to over $2,800. Once the gift is made, donors must go to the GE Foundation web site and click on "Matching Gifts" or call 1-800-305-0669. You will need to supply your GE identification number and the Zip Code of Books for Kids, which is 16508. Please ask GE to match your gift!
Books for Kids, Erie Chapter P.O. Box 3059 Erie, PA 16508 (814) 898-6214 ________




Donna Gloekler Stacks Some Books	Recent Acquisitions

Recent Acquisitions	Recent Acquisitions

Recent Acquisitions	Sr. Kevin Berdis and Linda Krause Select Books for Holy Family School
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Spelling Bee Scheduled For March 11, 2008 Last year's first ever corporate spelling bee, jointly sponsored by WQLN Family Programs and Books for Kids, was a huge success. We had a full house at Jr's Last Laugh, a great band with the Frank Singer Trio, M.C. Scott Wludega, dozens of baskets to be won or bid on, crazy costumes, and 14 teams of three spirited adults each competing for a trophy and bragging rights for the year. The 2008 event promises to be even bigger, and planning is already under way to be sure that everyone involved has a great time again. We are, of course, looking for corporate sponsors willing to support teams at the $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, or $250 levels. Anyone interested in sponsoring a team or in having more information is invited to call Dean Baldwin at 898-6214 or Traci Teudhope at 217-6020. Some Recent Thank-Yous It is always a pleasure to receive thank-you notes from the agencies that distribute our books. Here are excerpts from a few recent letters: "Thanks for supplying our children with new and exciting books for enjoyment. God bless you."-Sister M. Kevin Berdis, O.S.F., Holy Family School. "The Fourth Annual Tandem Townhouses picnic was held on August 24, and we are so pleased that we were able to	provide 58 resident children with 3 books each. Thank you so much for the wonderful gift you provide for these children"-Judith L. Johnston, Fairview Presbyterian Church. "Thank you very much for the books [you] donated to the abused and neglected children of Erie County. Since we work with some of the neediest children in the county, a special treat like this can really brighten their day"-Mary Jo Cline, Erie County Dept. of Human Services. Thanks to New and Renewing Members We are grateful to all those listed below for their gifts. Without them, we could not provide beautiful new books to the needy children and youth of Erie County. Major Donors $250.^oo+ Career Concepts Harold & Gail Farley North East Comm. Food Pantry Steris Employees Fund Benefactors $100.^oo+ D. & B. Cole Joseph & Barbara Duska J. Petersen Foundation Fairview Presbyterian Church Kathleen M. Frenzel Chester Giermak Bob & Connie Monahan North East Foundry, Inc. Shawn & Sharon Rooney Allen Slovenkay Waterford Lioness Club Patrons $50.^oo+ Ethel Kochel Dawn Levin Don & Barb Proctor South Erie Benefit Assoc. Sponsors $25.^oo+	M. & B. Bane Helen Camp Jean Clover Cohen's Carpets, Inc. Mehmet & Edith Cultu Emerson-Gridley School Neva & C. V. Cunningham William & Ann Joslin Jim and Gail Kurre Betty L. Motsch Dr. Stephen Radack, DMD Sandra Renner Thomas & Barbara Schaeffer Dr. Oscar & Jeanne Schmitt Audrey Steinker David & Mary Ann Tempestini Dr. David & Mary Teufel James & Maryann Toohey Friends $10.^oo+ Lyman & Marylin Cohen Elbert & Helen Friend F. & B. Infield Stephanie Kotoski Marleen LeRoy Richard & Cathy Mester M. & V. Monahan Angela Porfilio Larry Sawdy Patience Simmonds Our heart-felt thanks to all our supporters! Special Gift The Levin family made a special donation in honor of Fairview Elementary's principal Dr. Ben Horn and teachers Mrs. Twila Eddy, Mr. Craig MacKelvey, Mr. Ed Pichin, Mrs. Sue Curry, and Mrs. Carolyn Sanford. Happy Holidays To All Our Supporters! Check our web site at www.booksforkids-erie.org
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The Books for Kids Foundation, Erie Chapter P.O. Box 3059 Erie, PA 16508	Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Erie, PA Permit No. 943
WON'T YOU PLEASE HELP US? Please use this coupon to lend us your support. The children and youth of Erie County will thank you. [Has your membership expired? The date on the mailing label indicates your last donation.] ____ Major Donor $250+ ____ Benefactor $100+ ____ Patron $50+ ____ Sponsor $25+ ____ Friend $10+ Mail the completed form and check payable to "Books for Kids, Erie Chapter," P.O. Box 3059 Erie, PA 16508. Donations to Books for Kids are tax deductible for those who itemize.
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