Love Gilda`s Club? Happy July!

VOLUNTEER
CORE CONNECTION
Happy July!
I hope you are well and having a real swell summer! Thank you for showing up and serving at Gilda’s Club, it
means so much to our members and to us at Gilda’s. We couldn’t do what we do without you! We always
love to see you and if you haven’t been in a while...we’d love to welcome you back and swap summer stories
We look forward to seeing you again very soon!
~ Linden Becker, Volunteer Coordinator
Lbecker@gildasclubgr.org (616) 453-8300 x138
Serving at Supper
Supper time is such an important part of our program; it is a wonderful time for families and friends to join to-
gether for a meal at the end of a busy day and connect with one another prior to settling in to their evening support
group. We provide supper at 5:30pm Mon-Thurs each week for the members who attend our Cancer & Grief Support
Groups that evening.
Each evening, we rely on volunteers to help prepare, serve, and even provide parts of the meal. We are currently
seeking committed volunteers who might be able to help on a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly basis. This is a great
opportunity for individuals, groups, or families to get involved and give back.
Interested in serving at supper?
Email: bmanning@gildasclubgr.org or call: 616.453.8300 ext.138
Love Gilda’s Club?
Join us at the Clubhouse on Saturday, July 12 @ 10am
to cheer on the bikers from the14th annual Motorcycle
Poker Run!
Each year, all of the funds from the Motorcycle Run go to
support GCGR~They raised over $20,000 last year!
We are looking for volunteers willing to:
-Cheer on bikers as they ride by the Clubhouse
-Make colorful signs thanking & cheering on bikers
Interested?
Email or Call Linden Becker to sign-up
(616) 453-8300 ext. 138
lbecker@gildasclubgr.org
Lowell RiverWalk Parade
We are looking for volunteers to walk in the
Riverwalk Parade in Lowell to represent
Gilda’s Club!
The parade is on Saturday, July 12th at noon
and volunteers will be meeting 11am.
All are welcome, feel free to invite your family
& friends to walk with you!
Please Rsvp to Lindsay Jousma
ljousma@gcgr.org
For more volunteer opportunities, read on!...
1806 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • 616.453.8300 • www.gildasclubgr.org
12th Annual World's Largest Dog Wash!
Held in conjunction with "Bring Your Dog to the Park Day", we are washing dogs and raising funds to
support the mission of Gilda's.
Sunday, August 3
9:00am-4:00pm
Fifth Third Ball Park
40 Volunteers Needed to greet dogs, wash dogs, and have fun!
Contact Linden for more details and/or to sign-up:
lbecker@gildasclubgr.org
Calling all Camp Sparkle Volunteers!
Camp Sparkle is a program of Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. We invite children to
connect with other children impacted by cancer or grief. Together, we will be traveling
around the world, here at the Clubhouse (1806 Bridge Street NW),
with our “Laughter Around the World” theme.
(Children entering Kindergarten through entering into 6th grade are invited to attend)
Camp dates include:
July 1 (Tues): 10:00AM—2:30PM
July 8 (Tues): 10:00AM—2:30PM
July 15 (Tues): 10:00AM—2:30PM
July 22 (Tues): 10:00AM—2:30PM
July 29(Tues) : 10:00AM—2:30PM
August 5 (Tues): 10:00AM – 2:30PM
We are still looking for...
Childcare volunteers from 2:30pm to 5:30pm
All those interested in becoming a 2014 Camp Sparkle Volunteer can email Jacqueline Scherer
@ jscherer@gildasclubgr.org
Bonjour!
Come experience French culture at the Downtown Market July 17th, presented by the Arena District!
The Arena District has invited Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids to have a booth offering the visitors a “taste” of Gilda’s &
we are looking for a few volunteers to hang out at our booth that night. We will have program fliers and calendars
available for attendees and a French inspired craft for the kids!
The date is: July 17
Time is : 6-8pm (set up around 5:30pm or a bit before)
Location:
Downtown Market
435 Ionia Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Please contact Linden if interested Lbecker@gildasclubgr.org
For more volunteer opportunities, read on!...
Meal Volunteer Needs:
Meal assistants & meal donations are welcome on the following dates in JULY:
Please email Bryanna at bmanning@gildasclubgr.org to sign up.
*Please consider bringing a dish, salad, or dessert... contact Bry for more information!
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Gilda’s Club at METRO
7/1, 7/8, 7/22, 7/29
Mondays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Tuesdays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Wednesdays- 2nd, 23rd, 30th
Thursdays- 10th, 24th, 31st
Upcoming Volunteer
Training Dates
Child Care Training
Clubhouse
Childcare in Noogieland.
Ambassadors Training!
If you’d like to host an information booth
or event at the clubhouse, this training is
required.
Clubhouse
GR Volunteer Orientation
1 hour orientation about our
mission & volunteer program;
Learn how your gifts can help!
Clubhouse
Lowell Volunteer Orientation
Monthly Mailing
Make new friends
as you stick labels:)
Lowell Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Contact Mary at
(mcooper@gildasclubgr.org)
Contact Beth Ellen
BShepherd@gildasclubgr.org
Wednesday, July 2 @Noon
Monday, July 14 @ 5pm
Monday, August 4 @ 5pm
Wednesday, August 6 @ Noon
Rsvp required
lowell@gildasclubgr.org
Thursday, July 24 @ 10am
What’s Noogieland?
Noogieland, named after the noogies that Bill Murray gave to Gilda Radner on Saturday Night Live, is the
wonderful play area for children impacted by cancer and grief. Decorated throughout as a castle and
fantasyland, and just for kids! Noogieland Childcare is provided for our members while they attend
activities or support groups and we need volunteers like you
to help watch these wonderful kiddos!
If you are interested in helping in NoogieLand
& we hope you are...
1806 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • 616.453.8300 • www.gildasclubgr.org
Thank You!
We truly appreciate the support of all the volunteers that attended
the First Annual Gilda's Club Open which took place on Monday,
June 2, 2014 at Blythefield Country Club.
We welcomed 100 golfers for 18 holes at Blythefield Country Club (an LPGA Tour stop this
season) followed by a cocktail reception featuring a terrific silent auction, exciting raffle for a
TV and fabulous golfer gifts for our contest winners!
This first annual event raised a net total of over $18,000 for Gilda's Club Grand Rapids!
A big THANK YOU goes out to all of the
volunteers that generously gave their time
and talent at this year's Fifth Third River
Bank Run on Saturday,
May 10, 2014!
We heard MANY runners saying "thank you"
to us for being there. They (and their pets)
were very glad to see our smiling faces as
we handed out much needed Ice Mountain
Water and Gatorade.
AND, because of your willingness to lend a
hand, Fifth Third River Bank Run will be
making a
generous donation to Gilda's Club
Grand Rapids!