JOB OPENING - HAITI FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

JOB OPENING & DESCRIPTION - HAITI FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

UMVIM Haiti Response Plan

Haiti Finance Administrator
General Responsibilities
 Manage team volunteer and matching funds for Haiti UMVIM projects.
 Maintain finance reports for VIM project sites, including allocation of funds, reception of receipts, and project balances.
 Coordinate and oversee reception, inventory and distribution of donated supplies from teams.  Assist Project Coordinator with orientation, team logistics, and debriefing.

Financial Responsibilities
 Be familiar with GBGM Mission Volunteers and general GBGM-related financial procedures.
 Prepare all financial reports needed for GBGM Mission Volunteers and EMH.
 Respond to audit requests.
 Provide ad-hoc financial reporting support to the Project Coordinator as needed.
 Work with US-based Communications & Calendaring Coordinator to assure that project funds for Haiti UMVIM projects are received, accounted for, matched, and properly transferred to Haiti account for the purchase of materials, labor costs, etc.
 Manage all project cash and banking responsibilities, including preparation of bank account reconciliations.
 Receive, inventory, distribute and report all in-kind donations and cash gifts made by UMVIM teams.
 Maintain an audit trail of all revenue and expenditures for all program funds.
 Collect reports/receipts of project fund expenditures by site, ensuring accountability for all project funds advanced to the EMH.
 Maintain "sample budget" for mission teams on web site and note site-to-site variations.
 Provide Individuals and Teams a receipt for team expenses paid to the program.

Hospitality
 Assure that a local greeter/host welcomes team upon arrival at Guest House
 Work with Haiti Response Team to facilitate general orientation with teams upon arrival.
 Assist Project Coordinator, UMVIM Haiti Response Plan with debriefing prior to team/individual departure.

Characteristics
 UMVIM team leader trained with team experience in Haiti.
 CPA or similar education and experience in financial accounting
 Fund accounting knowledge/experience helpful.
 Strong Excel skills and organization skills a must.
 Accounting system knowledge a must (QuickBooks, Quicken, and/or similar programs)
 French and/or Creole language skills.
 Must be able to facilitate teams of volunteers and encourage relationships
 Adaptable to changing situations
 Cordial, gracious, cooperative and helpful
 Ability to be firm, when appropriate
 Ability to offer genuine hospitality

For more information, contact haitivolunteers@yahoo.com
Updated for October, 2011

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN NORTHEAST JURISDICTION FOR FLOOD RECOVERY

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FLOOD RECOVERY IN NORTHEAST JURISDICTION

It is beginning to feel like Fall here in the Northeast and there is a lot of opportunities to come and volunteer and watch the leaves change. We are in need of volunteers - some trained in ERT, others experienced in flood recovery, and others with a willing spirit. We ask you to give of your time to come and assist in the recovery efforts. You have been invited.

Here is how to connect with the various areas:

GREATER NJ
CJ Caufield Camp CoordinatorDelanco Camp191 Powell Place Road Tabernacle, NJ 08088-9749609-859-2262cj.caufield@delanco.org www.delanco.org

UPPER NEW YORK -
Greg Forrester
607-756-7799 or cell 607-345-2928umvimnej@twcny.rr.com
Serving locations in Schoharie, Binghamton, Owego, etc.

New York
www.nyac.com
914-615-2226Contact Person: Denise HamiltonContact Email: nyacdisaster@gmail.com

VERMONT
Rev. Bill Elwell -DR coord.
Contact : Eric Covey ericjamescovey@gmail.com
Organization handling volunteers is SerVermont

New England
Dave Stackpole vimnecumc@charter.net
Doug Spanks dougfishboy67@verizon.net
Stacey Bullock sdowdbullock@gmail.com

Susquehanna conf. (center of PA)
Larry Siikanen 570-898-8710 or lsiikanen@susumc.org


PLEASE FIND A WAY TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS IN THIS DISASTER.


Blessings,
Greg Forrester, UMVIM NEJ Coord.

HONDURAS SUMMIT IN OCTOBER 2011

HAVE A PASSION FOR HONDURAS? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MISSION & MINISTRY THERE? COME TO THE HONDURAS SUMMIT!

Hola from the 2011 Honduras Summit Planning Team

As if there was not enough reason to attend the 2011 Honduras Summit another BIG reason has just arisen! David and Cindy Ceballos have been reassigned to other mission posts. Register now to come to the beautiful state of Tennessee and meet the new and transitioning Honduras Mission Leadership Team. The Summit has been planned to have a reasonable amount of time available so everyone can have some face time with the emerging leadership team.

The Summit is October 13 through October 15 with Mission 101 and VIM Team Leader Training being presented Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2011. Fill out the attached Registration Form and send it in.

We are planning on seeing you at the Summit! All are welcome. Please contact Bob and Maxine Schultz at maxbob38@comcast.net for more information and to register.

Photo courtesy kyumc.org - UMVIM team serving in Honduras from Berea UMC, Berea, Kentucky

2011 Honduras Summit Co-Chairs
Donna Henry
Jim Henry
Bob Schultz &
Maxine Schultz

TEXAS WILDFIRES SPECIAL OFFERING

INFORMATION ON TEXAS WILDFIRES SPECIAL OFFERING


Friends,

The central Texas fires have been devastating to several of our communities and church families. The communities of Bastrop, Cedar Creek, and the Steiner housing development in Austin have been particularly devastated. We are deeply grateful for the prayers and other expressions of support. Our churches and pastors are hard at work providing shelter and support for those left homeless. Our God is present in these communities, and renewal will occur.

If persons in your Area would like to make a donation for fire relief, please click on the UMCOR Advance # 901670 link http://secure.gbgm-umc.org/donations/umcor/donate.cfm?code=901670&id=3018992


Special Designation: Wildfires 2011

Or they may send a check to:


UMCOR

P.O. Box 9068

New York, NY 10087

On the subject line reference: Advance # 901670 or Wildfires 2011

Sincerely,

Jim



Bishop James E. Dorff or

Administrative Assistant Dalia D. Trevino

San Antonio Area

The United Methodist Church

16400 Huebner Rd.

ERT TEAMS INVITED TO THE NORTHEAST JURISDICTION (NEJ); TEAMS NEEDED IN THE NORTHCENTRAL JURISDICTION (NCJ) FLOOD RECOVERY

Flooding in upstate New York from Hurricane Irene. Photo courtesy www.inhabitat.com.

ERT TEAMS INVITED TO UPPER NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY AREAS DUE TO HURRICANE IRENE

Greetings!
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

The Northeastern Jurisdiction is currently requesting trained and equipped ERT teams for the Greater NJ and Upper NY conferences. This is your official invitational to come and serve those affected by flooding following Hurricane Irene. You will be working on mudout and debris removal and possibly sanitizing in some areas.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve.

GREATER NJ - contact:

CJ Caufield Camp CoordinatorDelanco Camp191 Powell Place Road Tabernacle, NJ 08088-9749
609-859-2262
cj.caufield@delanco.org www.delanco.org

UPPER NEW YORK - Middleburgh, Schoharie areas

Greg Forrester
607-756-7799
umvimnej@twcny.rr.com

Blessings, Greg Forrester, UMVIM NEJ Coord.

NEWS FROM THE NEJ: TEAMS NEEDED IN NORTHCENTRAL JURISDICTION (NEJ) FOR FLOOD RECOVERY

TEAMS NEEDED IN THE NORTHWEST DISTRICT
FROM: Catie and John Newman, NW Dist. Disaster Response Coords. 712-899-4067 or 712-874-3247

We are ready for teams who wish to help with flood and flood related clean-up. The water is going down, slowly but surely..... what is left is a slimy, sticky, smelly, dirty mess. The debris piles are overwhelming. At this time in the Northwest District we need teams (one day or longer) who are able to help with sand bag removal and tree cutting and removal. This work will be in and around the greater Sioux City, Iowa area. As we get into the areas where waters have receded we need first to remove the fallen trees (and there are many, many of them), debris that has accumulated and to get rid of the sandbags. This will be heavy, strenuous work. Please bring gloves and protective clothing and a pick-up truck or low trailer.

In the weeks to come we will be needing teams to help clean-out basements and help with the first steps toward drying-out. Set your dates for after September 10, 2011. Housing is available in the traditional UMVIM style (church floors). Meals and showers will be available.Contact Pastor Catie or John Newman to schedule your team, (Please, teams only at this time) 712-874-3247 or 712-899-4067 or johnstruckfarm@wiatel.net

Two Distribution Centers have been created so that Clean-Up Buckets and cleaning supplies can be ready when needed. If you have been collecting Clean-Up Buckets and flood clean up supplies we are ready to receive them. Items that will be especially needed at first will be: bleach, rubber gloves, Ty-Vek suits, face masks, shovels, heavy-duty trash bags, utility knives and cleaning supplies including clean-up buckets.

Two locations are receiving Donations:
Grace UMC 1735 Morningside Ave Sioux City, Iowa 51106 712-276-3452
Mon thru Thur 8:00am - noon, 1:00 -4:00 pm and Fri 8:00 am - noon

And/Or
Salix City Hall/Fire Dept 317 Tipton Salix, Iowa 51052 712-946-5645
Mon thru Fri 8:00 am to 4:40pm