Chapter News Archive

February 1 - 29, 2012 — LINK TO FULL ISSUE	Chapter Summary Report and Group 990 Tax Return Verification due by Feb. 28 Improved process! Chapters are not required to obtain letters of acknowledgement Financial directors, it's time to enter beginning-of-year operating funds Chapter websites may need a refresh National member meetings coming to St. Louis and Milwaukee this spring Thrivent Choice® celebrates first full year; find out what's new in 2012 (updated since the January edition) Have fun promoting the Do One Thing Differently campaign Thrivent Builds planning is in full swing It's your chance to vote for the Chapter Leader Election contest winners New! Thrivent magazine's writing and drawing contest for kids Watch your mail for an updated Congregational Advocate Resource Guide


January 2012 Special Edition — LINK TO FULL ISSUE	Important banking information


January 1 - 31, 2012 — LINK TO FULL ISSUE	What Everybody Ought to Know About Using Chapter Operating Funds Fundraising Checks No Longer Need to be Deposited into Chapter Accounts Tools Available to Help You Complete the Audit Process; Submit Signed Chapter Summary Report by Feb. 28 Testing New Approaches to Chapter Funding Congregations Can Now Receive Care Abounds in Communities Funding Host a Book Discussion; Get a Free Book Thrivent Choice® Celebrates First Full Year Get Help Finding Important Dates and Key Reminders Thrivent Builds Helping 142 Families Achieve Dream of Home Ownership Inspiring Others to Start Healthy Money Habits


December 1 - 31, 2011 — LINK TO FULL ISSUE	Year-End Checklist Now Available Help Chapter Presidents by Sending in IRS Form 990 Questionnaire by Dec. 9 Last Chance to Enter and Win the Chapter Election Contest by Dec. 16 Thrivent Builds Chapter Specialists: Thrivent Builds Homes Fundraising due by Dec. 31 Join 'Celebrate Christmas' on Facebook Help Protect Your Friends, Family and Church Members Get Free Christmas Music


November 1 - 30, 2011 — LINK TO FULL ISSUE	Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Year-End Go Smoothly Improved Role Clarification for the Director of Congregational Advocates Watch for IRS Form 990 Questionnaire Coming in November Weigh in on How You Spend Your Postcard Mailing Dollars Your Input Shapes the Content of This Publication Don't Forget to Vote in National Election by Nov. 30 Improved Role Clarification for Congregational Advocates "The Store" Will Transition to a New Vendor in Early November Financial Assistance Benefits Are There to Help During Difficult Times What's Playing Next on Music for Members? You Decide!


October 1 - 31, 2011 — LINK TO FULL ISSUE	Understanding What an Illinois Chapter is Doing Could Give You New Ideas Easy to Participate in Chapter Election Contest, Plus Potential Magazine Coverage Please Record All 2011 Operating Funds Expenses Online by Year-end Invite a Friend to Your Chapter Event Voting Lets Your Voice Be Heard Regarding Thrivent Choice® New Membership Benefits: Protect Your Identity and Access Discounted Legal Services New Online Associate Membership Application Support Blesses Spring Storm Sufferers Calling All Food Lovers! Share Your Recipe with Thrivent Magazine Member Lists: Be Aware of Privacy


September 1 - 30, 2011 — LINK TO FULL ISSUE	Win by Sharing Your Chapter Election Events With Us! eDelivery & Chapter Mail—So Far So Good Input from CEO Brad Hewitt Can Help Your Chapter Finish Strong Help Evaluate Turn-Around Times: Please Respond to Survey by Sept. New Workshops Reach Women and Newlyweds Help Promote National Board Election This Fall National Disaster Response for Spring Storms and Flooding Ends Today

Previous Issues

August 1 - 31, 2011

July 1 - 31, 2011

June 1 - 30, 2011

May 2011 Special Edition

May 1 - 31, 2011

April 1 - 30, 2011

March 1 - 31, 2011

February 2011 Special Edition

February 1 - 28, 2011

January 1 - 31, 2011