Moorings FY 11 brochure

1. The Moorings
and Indian River
Habitat for Humanity
Working together to build homes and lives.
1999-2010

2. Moorings Habitat Homeowners
2009-10
Congratulations to
Indian River Habitat!
For the third time in four
years, Indian River Habitat
for Humanity has been
awarded “Affiliate of the Year”
by Habitat for Humanity
International based on its
service to a community with
a population ranging from
50,000 - 250,000.
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3. Indian River Habitat for Humanity
est. 1991
Indian River Habitat for Humanity In 2007, IRHFH built the first
(IRHFH) provides safe and Habitat home in the State of Florida
affordable housing to those who to be certified via Florida Green
qualify and helps them become self Building Coalitions Green Home
sufficent citizens. Approved Habitat Standard and since, has received
homeowners receive an afforable, no several Aurora Awards for their
interest mortgage, home management green construction efforts.
skills and follow up support systems
to ensure that they maintain the Today, all IRHFH homes are built
communities they live in. with “energy efficient” solar hot
water heaters and energy star
Since 1991, IRHFH has built 250 appliances. In doing so, Habitat
homes, most of which are in five homeowners are able to benefit from
communities: Grace Oaks, Grace the reduced energy costs.
Grove, Grace Meadows, Grace
Pine and Grace Woods. These Another green effort by Indian River
communities are located in Oslo Habitat is its Home Center Store.
Park, Gifford, Vero Beach and Opening the doors in September
Fellsmere. of 2005, the Home Center has sold
4.5 million dollars of donated items
During the past couple of years, and furnishings, enough to build 35
IRHFH has acquired abandoned homes.
houses and partially built homes at
bargain prices. Once acquired, they
have been able to rehab them at a
much lower cost than building a
brand new house.
This is a win-win situation because
the homeowner gets a house for a
good price and the neighborhood
benefits from the conversion of
a vacant property into a liveable
home.
Habitat does not receive any Federal Funds for home construction. They rely on
volunteer labor, a dedicated staff and donations from individuals and local businesses.
89% of the money received by IRHFH goes directly into the cost of building
homes and the other 11% is applied towards administrative and fund raising costs.
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4. Becoming a Habitat Homeowner
Habitat is not a hand-out, it is a hand-up!
THE NEED IS GREAT. It is estimated that there are at least 1,400
families living in dangerously unsafe or overcrowded conditions
in Indian River County without heat, water or adequate plumbing
and almost 15,000 who are paying rent in excess of 30% of their
monthly income. This year, Indian River Habitat plans to build
20 new homes plus 10 additional rehab homes in order to help as
many families as possible become homeowners and live in safe
and secure conditions.
Homeowner Applicants must have a need, the
ability to pay and the willingness to partner.
Applicants must also:
• Be a legal resident of the United States
• Be current on any non-medical debt
• Be a resident of Indian River County for at least one
year (or work in IRC)
• Have an income between $17,900 to $35,760
depending on family size
• Be able to make payments on an interest free
mortgage of approximately $450/month
• Contribute 300-500 hours of sweat equity
• Attend 11 educational classes on topics such as home
maintenance/construction, budget and finances, legal
issues and neighborhood relations
In today’s economic climate, Indian River Habitat for
Humanity homeowners beat the national and state average
on mortgage default. With roughly 250 homes completed,
ONLY THREE IRHFH HOMEOWNERS HAVE GONE INTO
FORECLOSURE. That is a rate of less than 2%.
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5. Moorings’ Homeowners
Since 1999
Dorsett Williams Holloman Garcia Cooler
Exatus Walsh White Ramos Hill
Irving Wallace Gines Nelson Howton
Stewart Christino Chery Fyke Kirk
Lopez Jones Thomas Douzable Cesiley
Lemons Whylly Mitchell Wordell Wheeler
Frost Powell Jefferson Hunt Spikes
Anderson Franklin Butler Lantz LaPorte
Bell Rochefort Harrington Collins
Grace Grove Grace Pines
“Grace Meadows” Grace Woods
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6. 1999-2010
For the past 11 years, The Moorings Community
has partnered with Indian River Habitat for
Humanity to provide needy people with a
simple, decent place to live. Since 1999, over
$2 million has been raised and 44 Habitat homes
have been built. This far exceeds the number of
homes sponsored by any other organization in
Indian River County.
To achieve such high numbers, The Moorings Construction Volunteers worked a
total of 732 building hours in 2009-10. Because Moorings’ volunteers build our
homes, 100% of the money raised by the Fall Appeal goes toward the building
costs.
Volunteers are an essential part of our program. Some volunteers work at the Habitat
Home Center Store or in the main office helping with administrative tasks. Others
work long hours on the golf and tennis committees. The House Committee does the
planning and prepares the Fall Appeal. Volunteers are always welcome so please
help if you can.
The Moorings Golf Classic & Hab-a-Cocktail Party, which was initiated in 2003
has been expanded to include the Von Kohorn Memorial Tennis Tournament and 5K
run. With approximately 400 participants and volunteers, this year’s event was the
most successful thus far. Not only being one of the most premier social events of the
year, this event enables sponsorship of two additional homes each year.
Moorings Habitat Committee
Brad Burnham Steve Merselis
Tony Caldarone Jack Morris
Francoise Casale Jack Quindlen
Bill DuRie Dick Sameth
Barbara Gervais Bob Samuels
Todd Heckman Andrea Stanley
Bill Lane Walter Sullivan
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7. Moorings Habitat Golf and
Tennis Classic Committee
Bill & Marcie DuRie, Chairs
Dr. Joe and Ann Vargas, Chairs
Dave Body Kim Palmer
Charlie Clippert Katie Rosato
Lynne Clippert Bonnie Smith
Alet Filmater Walter Sullivan
Tammie Glaser Tom Thornton
Magnus Gustafsson Karen Wade
Anne Hanna Nancy Welter
Stacey Hockenull Craig Weyandt
Lydia Lander Dick Winkler
Jeff Lockhart Nancy Yarborough
Donna Lockhart
Committee Volunteer of the Year
Charlie Clippert has been a stalwart on the Moorings
Habitat Golf Committee since 2008 where he served
as a Co-chairman. The following year he, along with
his wife Lynne, took the reins as Committee Chairman.
During his tenure, Charlie not only developed some
innovative ways of obtaining additional sponsorships,
but also hosted a very successful tournament. This
past year, Charlie graciously agreed to serve on the
committee again to assist the new Chairman, Bill
DuRie. Charlie’s dedication to the Moorings Habitat Golf Classic’s success is
greatly appreciated. THANKS CHARLIE FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE!
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8. Moorings Habitat Construction Volunteers
Harold Argue Robert Husbands
John Beatty Francisco Miguel
Peter Benedict Walter Nelson
Eugene Billero John O’Shea
Francoise Casale Jean Ross* **
Mary Graham William Sharp
Cyndy Hazlewood** Bob Walsack
Todd Heckman From left to right: John O’Shea, Bob Fred Weber
Walsack, Fred Weber, Don Hickey
Don Hickey Dick Winkler
* Office Volunteers ** Worked 40+ hours
Construction Volunteer of the Year
Cyndy Hazlewood has been an extraordinaire Indian
River Habitat for Humanity construction volunteer since
2004. As part of the Women Build Team, Cyndy has put
in some 400 volunteer construction hours every year.
Women Build consists of a group of women who take
pride in building their own Habitat houses without help
or interference from their male counterparts. However,
they would never exclude anyone if they were up for the
challenge. If you come out to the job site, you can often
see Cyndy pounding nails on a roof or making headers
out of 2x6’s. We are very proud to have her as a member
of the Moorings Community. THANKS CYNDY FOR
SHOWING THE GUYS HOW TO BUILD HOUSES!
Every year we recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to the
success of the Moorings Habitat Program and in turn, have made a huge difference
to so many lives. Last year we recognized Charles Cary (deceased) for his $500,000
grant and Moorings members Don Proctor, Peter Kleinknecht and Brad Burnham
who were recipients of awards from the Association of Fundraising Professionals for
their work with Habitat. This year, Brad Burnham was also honored by MPOA as
their “Man of the Year” for 2010. Congratulations Brad!
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9. Special Contributions, Special People
John E. Larsen Reverend & Mrs. Shirley Becker
Brendan Griswold
John E. Larsen
John is the past President of New Balance Athletic Shoe Company and currently the
President Emeritus. He is also considered the “Godfather” of the Moorings Habitat
Golf and Hab-A-Cocktail Classic. In 2003, John secured the funding from The New
Balance Foundation to enable us to sponsor our first Golf Classic. John of course
wanted to be a part of this initial tournament and managed to put together a winning
foursome! The event was a great success raising over $50,000 and each year since
has gotten bigger and better.
The New Balance Foundation has continued to be involved with the Classic by
contributing money and prizes every year. As a result, the tournament has grown
and has become an enormous success. Last year, the 7th Annual Golf Classic raised
over $100,000. The Moorings Habitat House Committee extends our sincere
thanks to John and The New Balance Foundation for the tremendous support they
have given to our program.
Reverend & Mrs. Shirley Becker
Brendan Griswold In memory of her beloved husband
The Moorings Habitat Committee Herman Becker, Shirley Becker of
would like to recognize and thank Lake Chargoggagoggmanchaugga-
Brendan and Adelaide Griswold of goggchaubunagungamaugg, MA
South Dartmouth, Massachusetts who decided to sponsor a golf hole in the 2006
have been amongst our most ardent Habitat Golf Classic. She also invited
several friends to play in the tournament.
financial supporters every year since
Being an avid golfer, the Habitat Golf
the program began in 1999. Because
Classic became an annual ritual for her
of their and other Moorings’ residents’ and her numerous golfing buddies. While
generous financial support we have she has yet to win the tournament, she
been able to build 44 homes for people has been gracious enough to become the
needing a “simple, decent, place to major tournament sponsor for the last
live.” three consecutive years. Thanks Shirley!
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10. Indian River Habitat for
Humanity Scholarship Program
Empowering our Families to Succeed in
Academics and life
In 2007, Indian River Habitat for Humanity (IRHFH) initiated the Scholarship
Program to offer homeowners’ children, who are focused and committed to
their futures, the opportunity to further their education beyond a high school
diploma or GED certificate.
As the program continues to grow, IRHFH has realized that there is also a great
need for after school and summer care assistance. Many Habitat Homeowners
have either lost their jobs or have experienced pay cuts as a result of the economy
and can not afford these types of services on their own. Thanks to Gifford Youth
Activity Center and other local organizations who have partnered with IRHFH
75% of these costs are paid for and the parent pays the remaining 25%. Keeping
the focus on education, approximately 30 students received subsidy funds to
attend summer educational programs this past year, and proudly, some of the
tutors at these programs were Moorings Volunteers.
Since the inception of this initiative, IRHFH has expanded its mission to include
Scholarships for qualified high school graduates who plan to attend post-
secondary education. Last year, eight students received scholorship assistance
from funds raised by various Habitat fund raising events such as the annual
HabiTrot 5K walk/run.
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11. The Moorings’ Scholarship Recipients
This year, for the first time, the Moorings Habitat House Committee made the
committment to support the Indian River Habitat for Humanity Scholarship Program.
The Committee voted to allocate $10,000 to the Scholarship Fund. $5,000 went to
support the summer educational program at the Gifford Youth Activity Center and two
$2,500 education scholarships were awarded to Habitat students. Below are this year’s
Moorings’ scholarship recipients and their plans for the future.
Attilla-Giovanni Gabor
After applying to several universities and being
accepted to all of them, my final decision was
Georgia Tech. I chose Georgia Tech because of their
consistent top five national ranking in Aerospace
Engineering. Thanks to various local organizations,
especially The Moorings and Indian River Habitat
for Humanity, I have been the recipient of financial
scholarships, which has helped me fund my education. If it were not for the generosity
of these organizations, I would not have been able to attend Georgia Tech and I am truly
thankful to them. My plans are to graduate this Fall with a B.S. degree in Aerospace
Engineering and I hope to find a job where I can gain more experience in the design and
fabrication of aerospace products. A lofty goal of mine is to be able to work for a company
like Scaled Composites (founded by Burt Rutan, designer of SpaceShipOne, which won the
Ansari X-Prize in 2004). Outside of academics, I enjoy several hobbies including martial
arts, religious activities and playing a military simulation game called “Airsoft.”
Angelica-Naia Gabor
If there was one thing I was certain about after I
graduated from high school, it was that I was going to
attend the University of Florida. I had always dreamed
of pursuing a career in theatre, but originally deemed it
impractical. After going through three diligent auditions,
I was accepted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
theatre program. I was extremely anxious and excited.
This Fall, I enter my third year at UF and since that time,
have been cast in numerous plays such as MacBeth, A Streetcar Named Desire, Oedipus, and
The Women. This past summer, I had the opportunity of a lifetime, touring for two weeks in
Europe for UF’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire. I had the time of my life! I am so
thankful to various local organizations, especially The Moorings and Indian River Habitat
for Humanity who have made it possible for me to continue my education. As far back as
I can remember, my family has struggled financially and my mother single-handedly
took care of three children while working multiple jobs just to keep food on the table.
I hope someday to be able to help another family just as you have helped mine. After
graduation, my plans are to pursue an acting career wholeheartedly. Whether I end up in
New York, Los Angeles or Chicago, only time will tell.
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12. The Moorings Habitat Story
I t all started in the fall of 1999 when Brad Burnham, a long time Moorings resident
was working at a Habitat construction site along with Paul Field. Paul suggested
to Brad that it would be wonderful if they could somehow interest members of The
Moorings Community to form a partnership with Habitat to build an affordable house
for a needy family. They then formed a committee of Moorings residents to explore
the possibility of raising $30,000 (the house sponsorship fee at the time). They enlisted
help of the Moorings Property Owners Association and in March 2000 the committee
sent out a brochure explaining the concept of partnering with Habitat to build a house.
The response was overwhelming, both in donations and in people willing to volunteer
to help construct the first house.
U nfortunately, Paul Field passed away in 2001 and did not live to see his dream
come true, but Brad Burnham picked up the torch and with the aid of his financial
guru, Bob Samuels, he took over the reins of the Moorings Habitat House Committee.
Brad had the unique ability to surround himself with dedicated people who saw the
need to help the working poor of our community. He enlarged the number of people
serving on the House Committee, established an Annual Fall Appeal, encouraged more
people to volunteer to build houses and attended every wall-raising and ribbon-cutting
ceremony.
I n 2003, with the help of the Moorings Club and the leadership of Barbara and
Don Gervais and Stan and Judy Ziemski, the first annual Moorings Habitat Golf
Classic was launched. It was a tremendous financial success and has continued to raise
enough money to build two additional houses every year.
P rior to retiring as Chairman of the House Committee, Brad had obtained a
committment from Moorings’ resident Charlie Cary to leave Habitat in his will.
Charlie Cary passed away in 2007 and made good on his promise leaving $500,000 to
the Moorings Fund. The money was used to build 10 new houses. Brad retired shortly
after and handed the torch to Dick Winkler. Dick followed in his mentor’s footsteps
keeping the community’s mission alive with the main goal to help those in need of a
safe place to live. He thanks everyone involved for their hard work and perseverance.
The strong committment of the Moorings community has made it possible for more
and more families to benefit from the the Moorings/Habitat mission.
Dick Winkler, Chair