RIO TINTO ALCAN-SEBREE COMMITS TO BUILD

Members of Henderson Habitat's Board of Directors meet recently with Stephane Leblanc, Plant Manager of the Rio Tinto Alcan plant in Sebree to receive a contribution for the 48th Habitat house to be built in Henderson. Board President, Paul Bird, (extreme left), holds the plant's check for $12,500 which supplements The Independence Bank's sponsorship of the Clay Street house. Standing with Paul are Fred Lauver, Rich Cocco, Arin Wagner, Stephane Leblanc and Roger Campbell. Rich Cocco initiated Alcan's participation in the corporate build presently underway.

Independence Bank Presents Check for #48

Jim Davis of The Independence Bank presents a check for $25,000 to Henderson's Habitat for Humanity for the building of House #48. Affiliate Board President Paul Bird receives the contribution as Bob Hicks looks on. The Independence Bank also has committed employees who will volunteer to help build the house.

Joining The Independence Bank with underwriting this project are Big Rivers Electrical Corporation, Rio Tinto Al Can-Sebree, Kenergy Electrical CoOp, and Hazex Construction Company.

Construction of this house is intended to start immediately after Easter, as soon as weather permits and the ground dries some. The house will be built at 837 Clay Street for the Joe and Carol Martinez family.

GIVE A DAY--GET A DISNEY DAY

Henderson Habitat for Humanity recently became a part of the HandsOnNetwork program's opportunities for volunteers to be rewarded with a free day at the Disney parks. Just as the phrase states so plainly, give a day volunteering with Henderson Habitat and get a free admission for a day at one of the Disney theme parks. For more details, visit the website: www.disneyparks.com and learn how you might could spend a day of your spring break or summer vacation!

The HandsOnNetwork is a "volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, an international nonprofit organization whose core mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world." The Atlanta-based organization celebrates in 2010 the "everyday heroes who serve in their communities with the 'Give A Day-Get A Disney Day' program.

Henderson Habitat for Humanity provides opportunities for a day's volunteer service either at the ReStore on South Green Street or at the construction site. To schedule a volunteer opportunity at the ReStore, please contact Store Manager Donna Phillips at 826-0015. To learn more about a construction site opportunity to volunteer, please call 869-9011.

Home Paint Center Donates Inventory To ReStore

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Melton closed the South Green Street doors to Home Paint Center on December 31st and ended a near thirty-year family-owned business in Henderson. Much of the remaining MAB brand paint, paint supplies, wallpaper, boarders and other inventory was very graciously donated to Habitat's ReStore. All kinds of paint, solvents, brushes, rollers, ladders and other paint tools are now on sale at wholesale prices. So, also, are rolls of wall paper and boarder. Proceeds from the sales of this inventory are applied to the construction of the next Habitat home to be built, starting in April, at 837 Clay Street.

On-line registration is available for the 19th Annual Tri-Fest 5K Run/Walk benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, Saturday morning, April 17th. Click on the link on the home page and then start limbering up those running muscles!

What A Way To Start The New Year!

The Independence Bank formally notified Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, KY of its providing $25,000 and the volunteer work force from among its employees to help build the first Habitat house in Henderson in 2010. To be built at 837 Clay Street, construction will begin in March or April depending upon weather and ground conditions, in partnership with the Joe and Carol Martinez family. The 1300+ square foot house will have four bedrooms, a bath and a half, be all electric and meet many Energy Star efficiency requirements. Mr. Jim Davis will coordinate the Bank's work force.

A CHANGE OF BOARD LEADERSHIP

Habitat for Humanity of Henderson bids farewell to Terry Emrick (top photo), President of the Board of Directors since July and welcomes Paul Bird, Jr. (bottom Photo) as its new President entering 2010. Both local businessmen have served on Habitat's Board for a number of years and been very involved with the organization's activities. Terry leaves Henderson as the President of The Bank of Henderson to take a similar position with a bank in Cynthiana, KY. He was chair of the Search Committee for Habitat's executive director in early 2008, has served on a number of administrative committees and was involved most recently in the Pickin' & Pedalin' Bike Tours last summer and as a construction volunteer on The Apostle's Build project at 511 Plum Street. Paul is with The Henderson Insurance firm. He has been active with Habitat's Family Services and Resource Development committees, was involved in securing the new ReStore location and developing Habitat's endowment and foundation.

Henderson Habitat's Board of Directors is an active group of eighteen volunteers from across the county involved in real estate, banking, construction, law, industry, insurance, church, agri-business and private commerce. The Board meets monthly to review the affiliate's operations, finances and future endeavors. Members are generally elected in June to a three-year term of office after serving on an administrative committee or in a special event.