Hello all,
I just found out that we need to have a meeting with all team members. I am still looking for like-minded people who want to be a part of changing our community. Please respond to let me know if you are interested or still on board. I am moving forward by reaching out to the senior living community that we want to connect with, so will keep you all posted on progress. Thanks for being apart of this great project.
---George
We were only able to meet with one of our team members, but it was quite effective. There was a synergetic effect. It is amazing what two people can accomplish when they are in sync with each other.
Plan:
We need to meet weekly for the first couple of weeks on Blue Jeans, Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm. Continue to reach out to other members and keep inviting people to join.
Write out specifics of the plan, including how the Jeremiah Project will feed in to Seniors Moving with a Purpose.
Have all members review the Ted Talk video "Cycling without Age".
https://youtu.be/O6Ti4qUa-OU
Contact the owners of Greencastle Morgan Park/Beverly senior living community to solidify a relationship to provide rides for the seniors there and look at the possibility for assistance for funding for the Trishaw Cycles.
Continue to work with young men 16-25 through Common-Unity Partnership to prepare them for community service projects, including providing rides for Seniors Moving with a Purpose.
Utilize $2,500 for seed money for the first Trishaw Cycle and work with Ole Kassow of Cycling without age on other funding ideas in addition to working with the team to explore funding ideas.
Provide the first Trishaw ride by April 21st and continue with fund raising with the goal of having 3 Trishaw cycles to expand services to other neighboring senior living facilities.
Yay Team,
I have built my team. Man...was this difficult...trying to get people to join. I thought it would be easy... but it wasn't. So grateful for this team. I have a great team of great people, so I am excited about the opportunities that we have to make a difference in our community. Let's go get it!!!
Wow...still trying to build this team. I am amazed at how difficult this part is, but not surprised. I know that this project is going to be big and will impact community one relationships at a time. After reviewing info if you know anybody else that might be interested please send them to the Changex link. https://www.changex.org/us/cyclingwithoutage/chicago-il-usa-cook-county
Hello Team,
I am excited about this project. It will be part of the Jeremiah Project where we will focus on changing the lives of young men 16-25 who have encountered the criminal justice system. Common-Unity Partnership will provide services including counseling, advocacy and mentoring. They will engage in volunteer activities within the community as part of a Restorative Justice component and Seniors Moving with a Purpose will be one of those engagements so that they can glean from the hard earned wisdom of seniors while providing leisurely rides. I will keep you posted as I learn more and we will set up a virtual meeting with those who are want to be a part of this project. Thanks for your consideration. Please keep in mind that this is all on a volunteer basis.
Thank you my dear friend. I am so excited that you have decided to join, especially after talking to you and seeing the hand of God moving in your life. We are definitely in sync with God's purposes as evidenced by the spirit of agreement that we are operating in. Eyes have not seen...ears have not heard...neither has it entered our hearts... There is corn in Egypt so lets go get the corn. Genesis 42:1-2
I am so excited to be a part of this project. Now let's get to work!!!
