The Moorings

Working together to build homes and lives.1999-2010

and Indian River Habitat for Humanity

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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Congratulations to Indian River Habitat!

Moorings Habitat Homeowners2009-10

Indian River Habitat for Humanity (IRHFH) provides safe and affordable housing to those who qualify and helps them become self sufficent citizens. Approved Habitat homeowners receive an afforable, no interest mortgage, home management skills and follow up support systems to ensure that they maintain the communities they live in.

Since 1991, IRHFH has built 250 homes, most of which are in five communities: Grace Oaks, Grace Grove, Grace Meadows, Grace Pine and Grace Woods. These communities are located in Oslo Park, Gifford, Vero Beach and Fellsmere.

During the past couple of years, IRHFH has acquired abandoned 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.

In 2007, IRHFH built the first Habitat home in the State of Florida to be certified via Florida Green Building Coalitions Green Home Standard and since, has received several Aurora Awards for their green construction efforts.

Today, all IRHFH homes are built with “energy efficient” solar hot water heaters and energy star appliances. In doing so, Habitat homeowners are able to benefit from the reduced energy costs.

Another green effort by Indian River Habitat is its Home Center Store. Opening the doors in September of 2005, the Home Center has sold 4.5 million dollars of donated items and furnishings, enough to build 35 homes.

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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Indian River Habitat for Humanityest. 1991

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.

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Becoming a Habitat Homeowner

Homeowner Applicants must have a need, the ability to pay and the willingness to partner.

Be a legal resident of the United StatesBe current on any non-medical debtBe 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 sizeBe able to make payments on an interest free mortgage of approximately $450/monthContribute 300-500 hours of sweat equityAttend 11 educational classes on topics such as home maintenance/construction, budget and finances, legal issues and neighborhood relations

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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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Moorings’ HomeownersSince 1999

Grace Grove Grace Pines

Grace Woods“Grace Meadows”

Dorsett Exatus Irving

Stewart Lopez

LemonsFrost

AndersonBell

WilliamsWalsh

WallaceChristino

JonesWhyllyPowell

FranklinRochefort

HollomanWhiteGines Chery

ThomasMitchellJefferson

ButlerHarrington

GarciaRamosNelson Fyke

DouzableWordell

HuntLantz

Collins

CoolerHill

HowtonKirk

CesileyWheelerSpikesLaPorte

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Brad BurnhamTony CaldaroneFrancoise CasaleBill DuRieBarbara GervaisTodd HeckmanBill Lane

Steve MerselisJack Morris Jack QuindlenDick SamethBob SamuelsAndrea StanleyWalter Sullivan

1999-2010For 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

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Moorings Habitat Golf and Tennis Classic Committee

Dave BodyCharlie ClippertLynne ClippertAlet FilmaterTammie GlaserMagnus GustafssonAnne HannaStacey HockenullLydia LanderJeff LockhartDonna Lockhart

Bill & Marcie DuRie, ChairsDr. Joe and Ann Vargas, Chairs

Kim Palmer Katie RosatoBonnie SmithWalter SullivanTom ThorntonKaren WadeNancy WelterCraig WeyandtDick WinklerNancy Yarborough

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!

Committee Volunteer of the Year

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Harold ArgueJohn BeattyPeter BenedictEugene BilleroFrancoise CasaleMary GrahamCyndy Hazlewood**Todd HeckmanDon Hickey

Robert HusbandsFrancisco MiguelWalter NelsonJohn O’SheaJean Ross* **William SharpBob WalsackFred WeberDick Winkler

* Office Volunteers ** Worked 40+ hours

Construction Volunteer of the YearCyndy 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!

From left to right: John O’Shea, Bob Walsack, Fred Weber, Don Hickey

Moorings Habitat Construction Volunteers

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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Shirley Becker Reverend & Mrs. Brendan Griswold

John E. Larsen

Special Contributions, Special People

Reverend & Mrs. Brendan Griswold

The Moorings Habitat Committee would like to recognize and thank Brendan and Adelaide Griswold of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts who have been amongst our most ardent financial supporters every year since the program began in 1999. Because of their and other Moorings’ residents’ generous financial support we have been able to build 44 homes for people needing a “simple, decent, place to live.”

John E. LarsenJohn 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.

Shirley BeckerIn memory of her beloved husband Herman Becker, Shirley Becker of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchaugga-goggchaubunagungamaugg, MA decided to sponsor a golf hole in the 2006 Habitat Golf Classic. She also invited several friends to play in the tournament. Being an avid golfer, the Habitat Golf Classic became an annual ritual for her and her numerous golfing buddies. While she has yet to win the tournament, she has been gracious enough to become the major tournament sponsor for the last three consecutive years. Thanks Shirley!

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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.

Indian River Habitat for Humanity Scholarship ProgramEmpowering our Families to Succeed in

Academics and life

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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 GaborAfter 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.”

The Moorings’ Scholarship Recipients

Angelica-Naia GaborIf 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.

The Moorings Habitat Story

It 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.

Unfortunately, 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.

In 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.

Prior 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