Organizational Meeting

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• Organizational Meeting
• for APSU Campus Chapter
• Thursday, February 19, 2004
• UC 305

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Who Are You?

• Name
• Place at APSU (student, faculty, etc.)
• Experience with Habitat?
• Whats unique about you?

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What is Habitat for Humanity

• Habitat for Humanity International is a
  nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing
  organization.We welcome all people to join us
  as we build simple, decent, affordable houses in
  partnership with those who lack adequate
  shelter.

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Some Quick Facts

• Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 50,000
  houses with families throughout the United States
  and another 100,000-plus houses in communities
  around the world. Now at work in 92 countries, we
  are building a house every 26 minutes. By 2005,
  Habitat houses will be sheltering 1 million
  people.Local Habitat affiliates coordinate
  house building and select partner families.

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• Habitat houses are purchased by the homeowner
  families. Three factors make the houses
  affordable to low-income people worldwide
• Houses are sold at no profit, with no interest
  charged on the mortgage
• Homeowners and volunteers build the houses under
  trained supervision
• Individuals, corporations, faith groups and
  others provide financial support

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• Homeowner families are chosen according to their
• need
• ability to repay the no-profit,
• no-interest mortgage
• willingness to work in partnership with Habitat.
• Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate
  according to race, religion or ethnic group.

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Roles of APSU Campus Chapter

• Support local activities (builds)
• Develop activities for campus to raise awareness
  of needs
• Fundraise (both campus and community)
• Build a house every fours years
• Spring Break builds (Collegiate Challenge)

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How to Organize a Campus Chapter

• Meet with the local Habitat affiliate.
• Hold a general meeting on campus to generate
  interest.
• Identify a core group of interested students.
• Choose a chapter adviser.
• Complete the first phase of the application.

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• Recruit new members raise awareness about
  Habitat for Humanity.
• Discuss upcoming projects with the local
  affiliate.
• Complete the second phase of the application.
• Confirm scheduled phone interviews with CCYP.
• Congratulations! You're officially chartered
  and will receive your welcome packet into the
  Habitat for Humanity family.

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How to Organize an APSU Student Organization

• Complete and Submit APSU forms
• Faculty Advisor