2010 Project

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Turning in Support

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Dear Students, Before you leave with your caravan we will be collecting support at Bethlehem. Please make sure your support is ready to go to ensure we get on the road in a timely manner!

  • All checks are made payable to: Campus Outreach Minneapolis  ... (If your supporter accidentally made the check payable to you, please sign the back over to: Campus Outreach Minneapolis, and sign your name)
  • Memo Line: STP - [Last Name, First Name]
  • Properly filled out Supporter Tracking List - (you keep this)
  • Properly filled out Supporter Contact List - (you turn this in)
  • Check the Support Raising Training Page for more info
  • Have everything organized in an envelope with your name on it please!
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Sign up for a Checking Account - Get $25 free!

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Dear STP Participants, Most students generally sign up for a checking account while at project. You need to be able to deposit pay checks, setup direct-deposit, write checks for STP costs (Rent, etc ...) While it is not required to have one, it is strongly suggested. Because no Minneapolis based bank is in SC, we have partnered with First Federal Bank (the bank that is inside of Wal-Mart)

They will give you $25 after having the account open for 90 days (If you setup direct deposit, or make 30 Debit Card Purchases)!!

In order to be ready for filling out paperwork on Friday, May 28th's job hunt day we have the ability to pre-setup your account by filling out the form below. Please take 5 minutes and fill out the attached form. This form is completely secure.

Please fill out the attached form and bring $50 cash to project to start the account. Don't worry about a photocopy of your Drivers License or Social Security Card, the bank will collect these at project!

F.A.Q.

  1. Do I have to open a checking account? No, It is strongly encouraged though! No Minneapolis based banks exist in S.C. Many of you will be writing checks throughout the summer.
  2. Do I really get $25 for free for opening the account? Yes - just keep the account open 90 days, and utilize either direct deposit or make 30 transactions on your check card.
  3. Do I have to use First Federal? No, but most students will either work or shop at Wal-Mart so it makes it very convenient!
  4. What about my Wachovia account from last summer? Feel free to use again, or cancel and open a First Federal Account.
  5. Does my home Wells Fargo account work with Wachovia in South Carolina? You are able to use Wachovia ATM's but are limited to selective services.
  6. Will there be First Federal Representatives available for questions at project? Yes, when you arrive to project on Thursday May, 27th First Federal staff will assist you, collect paperwork and signatures.

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Transportation: to project

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Drivers: Please make sure to take your car in before departing. I would recommend checking:

  • Get your Oil Changes
  • Inflate your Tires properly
  • Check your wipers and replace if needed
  • Be sure to have your proper car insurance card and information with you
  • Have one credit card ready to purchase gas on the way down. Be sure to keep your receipts together. We will give you an envelop to store your receipts. You will also need to fill out a reimbursement form.

Directions to Project:

  • We will be stopping at the Madison East Town Mall (near their food court)
  • We will sleeping at the LaQuinta Inn in Richmond, Ky

Directions will be provided when your caravan leaves, or feel free to download a copy below:

Leaders_Caravan_Directions

Participants_Caravan_Directions

Reminder:

Arrive to Bethlehem Baptist Downtown - (720 13th Ave South, Minneapolis MN 55415) at 550am. We will depart at 6 a.m. Please be on time! View Larger Map

Health Insurance for the Summer

Dear Students, In order to attend the Summer Project, you must have health insurance. You might be able to get insurance from your school, or you can sign up for temporary insurance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield offers "instacare" tempory insurance for 30,60 or 90 days

Sign up online below: www.unoquotes.com/johntyler/home

click on the above link, than on the short-term tab

Question?

Contact Nick Stromwall (nick@cominneapolis.org) or 612.424.8149

Thanks!

STP Info/Prep Party Friday Night

This is just a reminder that we are having a mandatory informational meeting for Summer Training Project this Friday, May 7 @ 6pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church (North Campus) 5151 Program Ave Mounds View, MN 55112. Dinner is included. You will need to bring:

  1. Your laptop (if you have one). this will be used to apply for some jobs online
  2. Any support money that you have received already (must be accompanied by all of the proper documentation). If you need any of the forms, visit http://stp.cominneapolis.org/blog/support-raising/
  3. Parental consent form. If your parents did not mail it in or turn it in online, then you should bring a signed copy to the meeting.

If you are unable to attend for some reason, you must email Matt Reagan mreagan@cominneapolis.org

See you Friday night!

Campus Outreach Staff

Map to the church:


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Leaders Retreat: Skills

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Charlie Brooks concluded our time by talking about the skills of the leader. How do we apply the picture of discipleship that is laid in scripture to the everyday interactions we have with the people we are leading? His last point was to pray for the growth of the people you are leading – we often forget the importance of this. [display_podcast]