focus alert - sept 19 2013
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1 . A PETITION TO PROTECT SNAP
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Golfers waited out a brief thunderstorm at the clubhouse but finally made it
out onto the links. Thank you to all of the golfers and luncheon guests
who joined us for a great day. A special thank you to our sponsors
Advanced Physical Therapy & Advocates for Human Potential, and
raffle item donors who made the day fun with goodies and prizes.
2. GOLF OUTING 2013
3. BREAKFAST EXPRES S MEET & GREET
4. LAMAR LECTURE ~ OCTOBER 12
6. EMP TY BOW LS ~ Make your reservation today!
FOCUSAlertSEPTEMBER 19, 2013
1.
A PETITION TO PROTECT SNAP
2. GOLF OUTING 2013
3. BREAKFAST EXPRESS MEET & GREET
4. LAMAR LECTURE OCTOBER 12
5. HUNGER ACTION STATEWIDE MEETING IN ALBANY
6.
EMPTY BOWLS-
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ABOVE: LUNCHEON GUESTS GATHER FOR A MEAL OVERLOOKING ORCHARD CREEK GOLF COURSE.
ABOVE: MARY JEAN TEDROW AND SISTERS HAVING FUN AT THE LUNCHEON.
Please join FOCUS for a special FOCUS Advocates meeting with repre-
sentatives of the Nutrition Division of the New York State Health Depart-
ment. All are welcome. If you plan to attend, please RSVP: 443-0460 or
[email protected]. The meeting will take place at the breakfast
program, 85 Chestnut St. at 8 am.
Tuesday,
September 24
8 AM
Hunger Action Network
Annual Gathering
Monday, September 30 from
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
The meeting will help establish Hunger Action Networks issue priorities for2014 and include guest speakers, panel discussion, and Workshops.
Workshop topics will include: Single Payer Healthcare, the Farm Bill, State
Budget and Revenue Issues, 2014 state legislative agenda.
The meeting will take place at
Westminster Presbyterian Church: 85 Chestnut St., Albany NY.
For more information, call (518) 434-7371 or (212) 741-8192.
Suggested donation (includes lunch): $20 for organizations, $15 for individu-
als, $5 low income individuals.
SNAP Works!A PHOTO PETITION
BY FOCUS CHURCHES
OF ALBANY
First Presbyterian Church, Albany, (corner of
State and Willett) continues its 250th anniver-sary Celebration with the Lamar Lecture on
Saturday, October 12, at 4:00 p.m.
The speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Thomas G.
Long, professor of preaching at Candler School
of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Geor-
gia. Professor Long will speak on Trouble inthe Old Mainline Churches: Parabolic Answers
to Honest Questions.
The lecture is free and open to the public. For further information call the
church office at 449-7332 , e-mail at [email protected].
Thank you to all who participatedin the FOCUS photo petition to
end hunger by supporting
SNAP. This week, FOCUS will be
distributing this photo petition to
our members of Congress and
partners throughout the UnitedStates to deliver our demands.
View your video petition now
click here
5. HUNGER ACTION STATEWIDE MEETING IN ALBANY
7. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS
BREAKFAST EXPRESS(through October, T &W)
WINTER BREAKFAST(Starts Nov. 5, many positions available TTH)
INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY(ongoing, M-F, 10 am1 pm)
Contact Beth at: 443-0460 or [email protected]
Volunteers needed to help at the Empty Bowls Event 10/24
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