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Merry Christmas and the Latest Updates

First of all, Merry Christmas!! Here is some of the latest news regarding the Jacob’s Well project.
1. Lake Forest Park Pres. has committed to the clearing with the support of Matt Howland at Howland Homes. They are also considering taking on the earthwork, grading, transport, excavation and export. This would be a huge blessing.
2. Another group is currently considering taking on the foundation.
3. Adam Blackner from Precision Site Works is currently working on a bid for the other pieces of the site work.
4. Liza Lange, Joan Neiman and Dan Pica have all agreed to support the project management efforts.
5. Joan Neiman and Susan Camerer will be meeting with the architects on January 6th to finalize the project specs.
6. Mars Hill Shoreline, Aurora Nazarene, Calvin Pres and several other churches have fundraising efforts taking place. Please send updates when you have them.
7. Pam Jackson, Margo Serrano and Emily Olsen are heading up the prayer team.
8. Jim Manker, Gary Kingsbury, Bill Bear and Linda Rutowski are working on Recruiting.
9. Judson Bartels, Justin Schaeffer and others are working on communications.
10. Bill Sunderland from VisionSynergy and Gary Kingsbury have both done an excellent job facilitating this effort.

Please fill in with more detail if you have it!! Thanks. Susan Camerer, Executive Director

Notes from Dec. 3rd Meeting

Below are notes from the Vision House Shoreline Project (Jacob’s Well) meeting on 12/3/09. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or corrections. Thank you for all your support and interest!

After reviewing the project’s history and overview, recent
commitments from Calvin Presbyterian Church, Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, and Aurora Nazarene Church, and Mars Hill Church were shared. Vision House appreciated these churches’ efforts to financially support this project and provide examples to others!

Each group discussed next steps to support the project:

1. The Prayer Support Group bathed the project and this meeting
with prayer. They will be communicating prayer requests and responses on a regular basis. A prayer walk on the project property was conducted after the meeting. Contact Pam Jackson p.jackson@thegrowthcoach.com

2. The Recruitment Group will be contacting 300 churches by the
end of January. They would appreciate any assistance with this effort and any leads to specific churches. Contact Jim Manker jim@auroracommunity.org or Bill Bear flyingbear2@gmail.com

3. The Communications Group is working on various tools to
support the project – Power Point Presentation, Project Graphic Puzzle, Project Video, and Press Releases. They asked everyone support with viral marketing through Face book, Twitter, and You Tube; as well web site links with Vision House. Contact Judson Bartels judson.bartels@mysoundchurch.com

4. The Construction Group reviewed the talents and resources in
the group. A three-member project management team has been formed. There are still needs for a construction supervisor and captains for each construction phase. The group discussed various ways to involve vendors for assistance with labor and resources. Vision House can provide L&I coverage for volunteers, liability coverage for venders, and tax donations. Building permits need to be pulled by February and construction needs to start within the year. Contact Susan Camerer susanc@vision-house.org

“The City” software will be used for project activity. Vision House needs email addresses of interested parties to incorporate into the software. This software will be used for events/calendars, group activities & communications, as well as tracking commitments, resources, and requests. Once you are connected with The City, please join all interested working groups.

The next gathering is planned for the first Thursday in March at Schirmer Auditorium again. More details again.

Thank you for sacrificing part of your morning!

Gary Kingsbury
Vision House Board Member
gary.kingsbury@comcast.net
cell: 206-962-1496

Jacob's Well Planning and Construction Meeting

Please join the group to plan the construction of the Jacob's Well comples for homeless single mothers and their children. The complex will include 20 apartments for homeless families, a child care center and program space.

Date: Thursday, December 3

Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, Coffee and Pastries provided.

Location: Shirmer Auditorium, Kings School Campus

Action Items:

Invite others from your church and other churches that would be interested in learning more about this very worthy project.

For more information contact:

Gary Kingsbury, Vision House Board Member

gary.kingsbury@comcast.net

(206) 962-1496 cell

(206) 542-0826 home

Benefit Concert Raises Funds and Awareness for Homeless Kids

Anni Korpi and Friends perform at the Vision of Hope concert to raise funds for the Jacob's Well project to provide housing and support services to homeless moms and kids. Here is a link to the finale piece. www.youtube.com/watch?v=grcHKbB-rWg Thanks so much Anni, Friends and Calvin Church!

Recap of JW Construction Planning Group

The meeting had 28 participants, representing 15 different organizations. Background information on Vision House and the Shoreline (Jacob’s Well) project was shared. Participants discussed their possible involvement in the project, commitments, questions/issues, and next steps. A special group on construction issues was formed.

Key items from these discussions were:

• The need for more networking activities to increase the number of participating churches and other organizations. Jim Manker challenged the group to bring someone with them to the December 3rd meeting, doubling our numbers! Please let me or Vision House know if you need any support or materials to do your peer-to-peer recruiting.


• The need for an updated data base of churches and key church and community players in the North King County and South Snohomish County area. Linda Rutkowski volunteered to work with the Vision House staff to complete this task.


• The need for a prayer support group for the project. Emily Olsen and Pamela Jackson volunteered to get this group started and working.


• The need for project management/project leader. Susan Camerer is currently filling this role until other resources can take over this responsibility.


• The need for a Shoreline project video with history and story by Kurt Campbell. Steve Tompkins and James Harleman volunteered to get the resources for the video and contact Kurt for this project.


• The need for additional web-based tools. Steve Tompkins volunteered to see if Zondervan Publishing would donate their social networking tool, “The City,” to this project.


• The construction group needs a more detailed budget. Todd, Victor, Gabby, and Susan will work to get this information.


• The need for more resources and funding to do the project! Participants were asked to identify what resources and funding is available from their organization, and bring this information to the December 3rd meeting. Obviously this is a major prayer request also.

For detailed informaton about our Shoreline expansion project, Vision House Jacob's Well, go to "Download Jacob's Well Resources" on the menu bar to the right.