We've exceeded 100!

We had a goal set of 100. It was the minimum that we could sell to count as a fundraiser. If we had not hit the 100 mark, we would have had to pay retail for the shirts we sold and we would have not have made a dime for our charities.

We exceeded our goal and we still have at least 10 days to sell more! I'm hoping for at least 25 more, but of course, even more would be FANTASTIC! I have to thank the girls their extra hard work in helping us get to this point: Amanda Twitty, Cristy Russell, Terri Mangum, and Crystal and Alexis Airington.

Your hard work will pay off toward our ultimate goal of Camp Chuggers and having it free to our campers. This means the world to me and your time, friendship, and dedication are extremely appreciated and I am deeply indebted to you.

We have a close race still going for our top 3 sellers but I want to do something special for each of you. I won't tell you what yet but know I am eternally grateful!

Michelle

New Committee Members!

Our new committee members are:

• Michelle Huffstickle
• Brian Huffstickle
• Aimee Boone
• Cristy Russell
• Amanda Twitty
• Terri Mangum
• Crystal Airington

Committee Members Wanted

We are looking for committee members to join Team Chuggers. Let me know by 7/18/12 if you are interested.

Under the Carolina Moon Carolina Girl Tee's Fundraiser

Carolina Girl Tee's Fundraiser

Sell the most Carolina Girl Tee's and Win:

First Place: $25 to Under the Carolina Moon

Second Place: $20 to Under the Carolina Moon

Third Place: $15 to Under the Carolina Moon

As of June 28, 2012

We had 59 tee's sold or reserved. The top sellers were:

Amanda Twitty, Cristy Russell, Michelle Huffstickle

We must sell 100 or the fundraiser doesn't count. Help us make our goal.

July Newsletter 2012 Web Version

July 2012, Volume 1

Issue 2 Web Version 

Fundraiser for Autism Speaks and Camp Chuggers

We have partnered with Under the Carolina Moon and are selling Carolina Girl Tee's thru July 31st. They have 7 awesome designs to choose from. Each shirt is $14 and comes in sizes Youth Small - Youth Large, Adult Small - Adult XXXL. 

Team Sponsors to Benefit Autism Speaks

Again, we are offering our team sponsors to advertise on our Walk Day T-shirts. We had many companies to participate last year and are looking forward to a relationship with this year's team sponsors. There are three levels of sponsorship. Please see the illustration below for details.

New Facebook Web Address

We are now easier to find on Facebook. The new address is: Http://www.facebook.com/matthewschuggers

 Camp Chuggers Update

 We are looking for a location that we can host our Camp Chuggers next summer. Right now, it would be for 5 days, Monday - Friday. The facility needs to have a kitchen, bathrooms, tables & chairs, large area for games/recreation, and air conditioning. We are hoping to have the area donated by someone but if not, we are hoping for a minimum charge. Please let me know if you have any ideas or can help with this need.

Contact Information

Michelle Huffstickle * (803) 936-2919 * matthewschuggers@gmail.com 

http://www.facebook.com/matthewschuggers

June Newsletter 2012 Web Version

June 2012, Volume 1

Issue 1 Web Version

Upcoming Walk for Autism Speaks 

This year's walk is on October 27, 2012. We have several fundraisers planned to kick off a successful contribution to help raise awareness and sponsor research for a cure.

Introducing Camp Chuggers

We are in the process of designing and developing a summer/day camp in Lancaster SC for autistic children that will kick off in the summer of 2013. We are very excited about our venture and have many ideas that will be put into place. We have several fundraisers planned, including ones that will coincide with the Matthew's Chuggers fundraisers, where the proceeds will be split 50/50.

We currently are seeking volunteers and donors to help us achieve our goal of starting next summer. Here is a list of some of the things we will need:

·         LOCATION

·         Art supplies

·         Games

·         Books

·         Movies

·         Food

·         Sponsors for Horse back riding and Zoo

If you can help with any of these items or can help in any other way, please contact Michelle Huffstickle at (803) 936-2919 or matthewschuggers@gmail.com.

 CDC releases new statistics

In previous years, the statistics for Autism have increased considerably. The previous statistics were that 1 in 110 children would be diagnosed with Autism. The new statistics show that

1 in 88

will be diagnosed with Autism. It is extremely important that research and awareness continues.

Matthew and Austin Huffstickle

Matthew progresses

Matthew continues to show progress and succeeds in his educational journey through Autism. His major accomplishment is in Math. He showed progress in his speech development and is learning to read and write. In the 2012-2013 school year, he will be in the second level of the elementary special education level.

Austin Diagnosed

Earlier this year, Austin was diagnosed with Autism. He is having some of the same struggles that Matthew faced when he was first diagnosed. He is currently receiving speech therapy and occupational therapy and attends a special education preschool program and is showing progress and successes! 

Contact Information

Michelle Huffstickle * (803) 936-2919 * matthewschuggers@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/MatthewsChuggers

Planning Stages 8/11/11

Here at our house, we are getting ready for back to school. Needless to say, nothing was accomplished today for the Jamboree. Hopefully tomorrow I will have time to get some things done!

Planning Stages 8/10/11

Today, my sister, my nephew and myself, hit the pavement looking for event sponsors and team sponsors. So far, we have been able to get one more team sponsor! Yay! Thank you Lancaster Financial Services! Vendors are slowly coming in with 15 vendors already confirmed. BUT WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Here is my list of Volunteers:
Michelle Huffstickle
Brian Huffstickle
Crystal Airington
Terri Mangum
Alexis Airington

That's only 5...I need at least 10 more hopefully 20 more!

Vendors/Volunteers/Sponsors Needed

We are still looking for vendors to sell their products at the Jamboree. If you know someone that makes or sells jewelry, makes or sells purses, makes or sells candles, or sells other items, please send them our way! We will be having an ultimate experience that they can show and tell and sell their products! Booth spaces are 10' x 10'. Vendor must supply their own tent, chairs, tables, and product.

We also are going to need volunteers to help with the activities that will be going on! Please let me know if you can help out!

We are now looking for businesses to sponsor the event. Businesses who sponsor the event will receive advertising in all promotional items, advertising at the event, and a booth space to show/tell/sell their products or merchandise.

Planning Stages 8/7/11

I pretty much took the weekend off so I'll be back at it full force tomorrow. I still have a lot of planning to do!

Planning Stages 8/5/11

I took today off and went to my mom's house so not much work done today. I had one interested vendor this morning and a prospected sponsor turn us down. Here's to hoping for a better week next week!

Planning Stages 8/4/11

I've been trying to recruit sponsors all day today. I have some that seem interested but they will let me know. I had to leave messages for a lot of people so I hope it doesn't take too long for them to get back with me.

Planning Stages 8/3/11

Yesterday was a dead day but I have had some interest come through today. We have everything lined up now and the Jamboree is going to be a success! Make sure to tell your friends and family about the event!

Planning Stages 8/1/11

At today's team meeting, we decided to open up the event to sponsors to enable us to make sure that the event is as spectacular as we are hoping for. Businesses who sponsor the event will receive advertising in all promotional items, advertising at the event, and a booth space to show/tell/sell their products or merchandise.

Team Meeting Today at 4pm

We are having a team meeting today at 4pm.

Planning Stages 7/30/11

No progress made yesterday and today. Still looking for vendors and volunteers.

Planning Stages 7/28/11

As of today, we have 11 confirmed street vendors and 1 confirmed food vendor. I posted some announcements today and sent a few press releases. I'm still waiting to hear from the guy with the inflatables. I guess if I don't hear something tomorrow, I need to look somewhere else because that is the last thing that I have to get in motion.

Everyone that I have talked to seem to be just as excited about the event as I am. I'm super excited and I can't wait til September 10!

Julian Saverance - In Concert

Julian Saverance will be joining us in concert at the Jamboree. We now have 3 groups! Come join us to hear King's Cause, Julian Saverance, and Mercy's Well!

Group Needed

We still need a 3rd Christian music group to perform at the event. The open time available is 4:00pm. Kings Cause is performing at 2:00pm and Mercy's Well is performing at 6:00pm.

If you know of someone, please let me know.
Thanks!

Planning Stages 7/26/11

Today has been prosperous. I've talked to an inflatables company and many ladies interested in coming out to sell their merchandise. I feel that this is growing stronger each day and that it will be a great success!