- YOU OR YOUR GROUP WILL WIN because this fundraiser, unlike many others, is low-maintenance and highly profitable.
- HOMESCHOOLING WINS because $2 of every sale will go towards helping HEAV continue to support and equip homeschoolers across Virginia.
- THE MERCHANTS WIN because their business increases and the revenue remains in the local community.
- THE CUSTOMER WINS by purchasing a card that recoups its purchase price after only one or two uses.
- They also make nice, affordable stocking stuffers for Christmas or birthday and Christmas cards.
Earn Extra Money for Christmas, Extracurriculars, Your Support Group or Team — and Support HEAV at the Same Time!
Needing extra cash for the Christmas season…or maybe for extracurricular activities, a sports program, mission trip, band program, or curriculum? Could your support group use a financial boost? Have an entrepreneurial child?
Selling Peel-A-Way cards is a simple and do-able way to raise funds either as an individual or as a group. People love the cards AND you’ll be supporting HEAV at the same time!
How Does It Work?
There are NO up-front costs, risks, storage, or spoilage. You or your group sell Peel-A-Way cards — a credit-card-size coupon card with 32 mini peel-off “Buy-One-Get-One FREE” offers from local merchants. Each card sells for only $12, has a value of over $150, and is good for 12 months or longer. The purchaser saves the cost of the card on the first or second use!
For every Peel-A-Way card you sell, you or your group will make $4, and HEAV will make $2.
Everyone Wins!
Ready to Get Started?
Ten families selling ten cards per family can make $400 for your group! The coupons are good at locations across the state. Just give us a call at 804-278-9200 to request the number of cards you want. The sooner you call, the sooner you can get started raising the extra money you need!
Blog @ November 24, 2009 | General | Comments (0)
Europe Cracks Down on Homeschool Parents
This CBN article and video clip provide sobering details about the homeschool situation in Europe. Take a look and be reminded to pray for our brothers and sisters over there. We have so many freedoms here to be thankful for — and diligent to preserve!
Blog @ November 13, 2009 | International Homeschooling | Comments (0)
A Few More Vaccination Opportunities
The files below contain information on a few more upcoming vaccination opportunities.
Central Region Vaccination Plans as of 11-12-2009
11-12-09 Pediatric Vaccination Clinics
Important Note: HEAV does not recommend or endorse any vaccine. Because homeschoolers fall within the target at-risk group for H1N1 influenza, HEAV is publishing information regarding the availability of the H1N1 vaccine. Vaccination decisions are the responsibility of the parent.
Blog @ November 13, 2009 | General | Comments (0)
H1N1 Scheduled Pediatric Clinics
The files below contain information from the Virginia Department of Health regarding upcoming pediatric clinics.
11-10-09 Pediatric Vaccination Clinic Info – Primary List (2)
New River Health District Clinic Schedule
Rappahannock-Rapidan Press Release
Blog @ November 11, 2009 | General | Comments (0)
Washington Times Op-ed—Lawyer Inspired Peers to Fight On
[Editor's Note: We came across this op-ed in an HSLDA e-newsletter, and felt you would appreciate reading it.]
by J. Michael Smith
HSLDA President
Christopher J. Klicka, senior counsel and director of state and international relations for the Home School Legal Defense Association, died Oct. 12 in Colorado Springs. His death is a tremendous loss.
Chris started full time with HSLDA in 1985 after graduating from law school. During an internship, he researched the laws of all 50 states as they related to the right to homeschool. His treatise, Home Schooling in the United States: A Legal Analysis, which is updated regularly, is the leading authority summarizing the 50 states’ laws.
Chris is survived by his wife, Tracy, and their seven children. Although he died at the very young age of 48 after a 15-year battle with multiple sclerosis, Chris achieved more than most people ever will. For 24 years, he fought valiantly on behalf of homeschool freedom and intervened on behalf of thousands of families to establish their right to teach their children at home. Not only did he fight for homeschool freedom in the courtroom, he helped draft legislation that recognized the right of parents to teach their children at home in dozens of states and testified before numerous legislatures.
He lobbied Congress on behalf of homeschoolers to level the playing field in the military, colleges and universities; as well as issues regarding educational grants and benefits, Social Security and veterans benefits. Through his advocacy, homeschoolers were exempted from requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, a law that could have allowed the federal government to regulate homeschooling.
Because of his interactions with departments of social services as a result of child abuse and neglect investigations, he became an advocate to protect families from abuses by these agencies. He helped write legislation that amended the Child Abuse and Protection and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to establish the right of parents and guardians.
He also persuaded Congress to require that all social workers and police officers be trained on the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
Not only was Chris an outstanding advocate for parental rights and homeschool freedom, but he was an even better person. As the MS took an ever-increasing toll, he continued to travel to homeschool conferences around the country, bringing a message of hope and encouragement. He informed the homeschool community that through faith in God, one can do all things.
Many times he could barely stand, gripping the podium to deliver a message that lifted the spirits of thousands of homeschool moms and dads. After all, if Chris could do the things he was doing every day, certainly they could overcome their petty problems and fulfill the calling in their life to teach their children at home.
The homeschooling movement has lost a giant in our struggle for freedom and acceptance. No one individual has done more to bring about the freedom to homeschool in the United States and around the world. Chris also had a heart for international homeschooling and was responsible for starting organizations similar to HSLDA in other countries. His enthusiasm and advocacy for homeschooling is expressed through his books and other writings, and thousands of families homeschool as a result of reading one of his books, hearing him speak at a conference, or getting personal encouragement from him to get started and keep going.
Despite his death, Chris’ legacy will live on. Those of us who worked with him daily, and the thousands of families that have interacted with him through his writing, speaking and counseling, will continue his legacy as we’re challenged by his determination to never give up no matter how difficult the circumstances appear.
Chris had many great character traits, but perhaps the greatest was his love for God, which was reflected in his love for his wife and children. The example he gave through his life and through his death is indelibly placed in the hearts of all of us who knew and loved him. His vision of freedom for families to homeschool will never die in our hearts as we vow to carry that same determination forward to protect and advance the precious right of families to teach their children at home.
Michael Smith is the president of the Home School Legal Defense Association. He may be contacted at (540)338-5600; or send email to media@hslda.org.
annemiller @ November 11, 2009 | General | Comments (0)
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Clinic for Richmond City Homeschoolers
Important Note: HEAV does not recommend or endorse any vaccine. Because homeschoolers fall within the target at-risk group for H1N1 influenza, HEAV is publishing information regarding the availability of the H1N1 vaccine. Vaccination decisions are the responsibility of the parent.
From the Richmond City Health Department:
Beginning, Thursday, October 29, The Richmond City Health Department will be offering an H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Clinic to children who are being home schooled in Richmond City. Children will be given the LAIV (live attenuated) FluMist which does not require an injection. Children who are immune compromised, have asthma, diabetes, or otherwise and cannot take the nasal FluMist vaccine for medical reasons, will be given the injectable vaccine. Visits are by appointment only. For an appointment please call Tashana Stith at 482-5506. Due to limited quantities of vaccine, this clinic is for Richmond City residents only. The clinic is being held at the Richmond City Health Department office located at 400 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia. There is no charge for the vaccine or its administration.
Parents are asked to review the attached information regarding the FluMist vaccine, and complete the Screening Questionnaire and Consent Form prior to their appointment in order to expedite the vaccination process.
Thank You!
Richmond City Health Department
To view a daily updated list of clinics in other areas of the state see http://www.vdh.state.va.us/index.htm.
Attachments:
H1N1-LAIV-final-2.pdf
screeningquestionnaire_flumist.pdf
consent-form.doc
Yvonne Bunn @ November 11, 2009 | General | Comments (1)