The following communities will host an 2008 Iowa CROP Walk this spring:

CROP Walk:	Date:
Greater Waverly Area	April 27
Iowa City	April 6
Manson	April 13
Saint Olaf	April 27
West Union	May 4

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WE'RE ON OUR WAY!!

In 75 of the 99 Iowa counties a CROP Hunger Walk is now established as an annual spring or fall event, to collect donations for combating hunger.

Only 24 more Iowa counties and we become state-wide CROP WALK supporters!

If your county isn’t involved, call 800-297-2767 or 515-274-2224, and we’ll gladly send  CROP Resources - start-up information that will show step-by-step how to raise funds to help provide food for hungry people in the U.S. and overseas.

Be Part of the Solution!

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Many ‘takes’ improve the outcome.

Some motivating suggestions for the weeks before a CROP Hunger Walk. Put in weekly bulletins, on small posters, in newsletters, or direct people to this website to have a look. Remember “We Walk because they Walk”  to help alleviate hunger around the world.

Before your Walk try these ‘TAKES’ …

Week 7: Take a Walk – Make a Difference!
Walk to enrich prayer life—God is the perfect walk partner, never too busy, a good listener, tolerant of silences, understanding yet challenging, and always there.

Week 6: Take a Walk – Make a Difference!
Walk to connect with a child, leaving electronic games/etc at home for quality 1-to-1 time, to build lasting bonds and memories.

Week 5: Take a Walk – Make a Difference!
Walk to enhance relationships—Walking can lead naturally to talking and a chance to get to know a friend or partner better, to enjoy each other’s company, or share dreams.

Week 4: Take a Walk – Make a Difference!
Walk for your mental health—Walking increases blood flow to the brain. People can improve thinking skills and become sharper with a regular walking program.

Week 3: Take a Walk – Make a Difference!
Walk away extra calories—Walking increases the calories your body burns, curbs your appetite for food, and stimulates your appetite for exercise.

Week 2: Take a Walk – Make a Difference!
Walk away the blues—Walking stimulates release of endorphins, the body’s natural anti-depressant. Be mindful of what you see, hear, smell…get a better perspective.

Week 1: Take a Walk – Make a Difference!
Walk away stress—You deserve a break today!! Get away from a stressful environment, breathe fresh air, and feel your body move.

These 7 ‘TAKES’ should have you ready for CROP Hunger Walk time.

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Preceding Walk: Put walk date on church calendar Get inserts/articles into newsletters Use bulletin inserts/blurbs each 3-4 weeks before Walk Present ‘Minute for Mission’ each 3-4 weeks before Walk Attach CROP posters to doors of church, classes, bathrooms, exits Hold children’s ‘time’ with a focus on Walk purpose Show CROP Walk video

Walk Day:

• Commission walkers during worship
• Ask walkers to bring you their envelopes with money collected. They should keep top sheet for the CROP Walk
• Remind youth that all bikes, roller blades, scooters, etc. should be left at home or in the car.

After CROP Walk: Turn in money and envelopes to Walk Treasurer as soon as possible, they do not need to be held until all money is collected Have evaluation meeting Please fill out evaluation form and send in to Church World Service, 3816 36th St, Ste 203, Des Moines, IA 50310.

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Note: Some of the documents listed below are PDF files. You will need Acrobat Reader to download, view and print these files.

• Clip Art

• Bulletin Inserts

• Fundraising flier

• Participation flier
  

• Walk News flier
  

• CROP Organizing Guide

• CROP Recruiters Guide

• Feet Talk

• Friends Asking Friends - On-line pledging for your CROP Walk

• Matching Gifts Program

• Suggested Bulletin Announcements for CROP Walks

• Suggested Outline and Timeline for your CROP Walk

• "What Do You Know About Hunger?" - Hunger education handbook

• Skits are Fun and Educational!

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Do you want to plan a CROP Hunger Walk?

• For a CROP Hunger Walk introductory packet, contact the Regional office or call toll-free, 1-888-CWS-CROP for your closest regional office.
  
• Resources for CROP Hunger Walk Recruiters and Leadership
  
• Visit the CROP Hunger Walk Resources page for materials to organize and promote your CROP Hunger Walk.

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