Passing on the Gift at Pomfret Community School

During the month of April, students at the Pomfret Community School in Pomfret, CT raised enough money to purchase 3 llamas for Heifer International!!
Every year, the entire school studies a different country and learns all about the people, economy and culture of that particular society. This year their studies took them to Bolivia. Under the guidance of teacher Susan Boland, the National Junior Honor Society decided they wanted to buy a llama.
Susan’s daughter, Micaela, a Heifer volunteer, did a presentation to the group. Their fund raiser was so successful, they were able to buy 3 llamas.

West Side Middle School Fundraiser

Once again, Dr. Marian Galbriath, an 8th grade teacher at West Side Middle School in Groton and previously recognized as Teacher of the Year, has decided to educate her students about poverty and hunger while raising funds for Heifer. Marian has been a big supporter of Heifer and has used the video, "A Legacy for Ephrain" to raise awareness in her students. Several years ago, Marian was responsible for converting the "Ark Calendar" into the "Cornucopia" project. Copies of the latter can be obtained on-line by writing to me at wernau@ct.metrocast.net. The students at West Side are truly amazing in terms of enthusiasm and commitment, having raised thousands of dollars in support through "Read to Feed," "Chores for Change" and "Cornucopia," some deciding to pursue more than one of these options!

Southeastern CT Activities/Tanzania

In April, Platt Arnold and Bill Wernau made presentations at Fitch Middle School in Groton. Bill came down with a kidney stone attack during the initial class and Platt and the classroom teacher, Tricia Hird, completed the remainder of the classes. Platt had done the "basket presentation" at an earlier date at Wheeler Middle School in North Stonington. Thanks Platt!

Edna Gilstad of Niantic Community Church gave me some photos from a trip made by one of her friends, Nancy Levine, to Tanzania. The tour took them to a village on a mountain where they saw many women anxiously engaged in a variety of enterprises. All of this began with a woman, Mama Anna, receiving a cow from Heifer. She grew the business, got more cows, sold the milk, learned to make and sell cheeses and honey. Now the women's cooperative that she leads makes skirts, grinds and roasts coffee and markets cheeses and honey. Edna had tears in her eyes when she told me about this. Niantic Community Church has donated many "Arks" to Heifer.

2009 International Fair June 27 and 28 — Overlook Farm - Rutland MA.

Fun for the whole family. A walk through the Heifer Global Village representing various areas of the world will immerse fair attendees in the sights, sounds and smells of these cultures and Heifer's global development efforts. Enjoy Dale Perkins' Horse Show; music from local groups; horse-drawn hayrides and more. Purchase organic foods or bring your own picnic. (11 a.m. - 4 p.m) Admission: $5.00 per person / Children 12 and under are free! Download Flyer.

Successful Bar Mitzvah Fundraiser

My neighbor, Ross Krasner, wanted to raise an ARK for his Bar Mitzvah by approaching his former elementary school. He did a great job of organizing, providing incentives and teacher packets, speaking to the classes, etc. As a result of his efforts at the school and gifts he received from relatives and friends, he raised $1500 for Heifer. He still wants to get the ARK, so he intends to repeat the process next year. We are very excited to have such a great young man working to make a difference!

ING Green Market Fair

The "Orange Goes Green" environmental committee at ING, Inc. of Windsor, CT is planning an event (Green Market Fair) on April 22 in honor of Earth Day. Heifer has been invited to participate and we should have more details early next week. Please check your calendar to see if you might be available that day. Watch this space!

Putnam CT Pass on the Gift gathering

April is Pass on the Gift Month!!

Come and learn how Heifer International is ending hunger and poverty.
April 20, 2009 at 7:00PM
Curves in Putnam
175 School St, Putnam, CT - (860) 928-1000
Bring a healthy snack to share!
For more info contact Sue Moon 860 974-1398