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| Chicktime at the Ranch |
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Welcome to Chicktime Smalltown
Chicktime Smalltown is committed to exposing a greater
number of women to philanthropy (informed, deliberate and sustained giving)
through education, inspiration and service. We believe a diverse group of women, joining together, can
make a big difference by pooling their collective talents and resources. Together we can inspire a generation of
leaders by using our unique gifts for the purpose they were placed in us…to
serve others. Our vision is that
Chicktime women are inspirational role models reaching their full giving
potential when called to service.

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| Chicktime Smalltown Founders Gaye, Kim, and Dixie |
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Transforming the Lives of Women and Children
Chicktime Smalltown is committed to “Transforming the Lives of Women and
Children”. We have come together
this year to serve where the need is greatest…we have partnered with the Big Spring’s Ranch for children, a
children’s home dedicated to providing long-term therapeutic care and
substitute parenting for abused and abandoned children from all over Texas.
Ranch life at Big Springs reflects the world we want our children to grow up in.
The children live in reconstructed families in residences designed to house 6
to 8 children and houseparents. They will receive an education anchored in
Judeo-Christian values, and be nurtured by a Christian community of caregivers. Check it out http://www.thousandangels.org/ranch.htm
and http://www.youth-ranch.org/tworanches/bshistory.htm
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A Bit About What We Do
We spend the 4th Saturday of every month at the
Big Springs Ranch, where we come together with the girls of Big Springs for
fellowship and fun activities. We
have enjoyed glamour days complete with a Mary Kay “beauty inside and out”
lesson from Kyla Dodson and topped it off with Kristin Radicke doing a professional
photo shoot of the girls. One
Saturday Linda Koehl and Anne Tarski spoiled us with a Mardi Gras celebration
complete with Gumbo, a parade and of course the King’s Cake with hidden babies
inside. Thanks to Kimberly Ilse
and Karla King we “floated on the frio”, such a nice break from the summer heat. Angie Arredondo led the girls in a
“Cross Fit” exercise program which was not only fun, but educational. Nothing was more special than the Big
Spring’s Prom and that was largely due to the “over the top” efforts of Linda
Jordan and her daughter April.
These two ladies coordinated the girl’s dresses, the boy’s tuxedos, and
the hair and makeup for everyone. The
boys and girls felt super special and had an amazing time. Wow, we are having so much fun! And these are only a few of the awesome
Saturdays we’ve had thanks to so many of our members and their imaginative and
fun projects.
Chicktime Smalltown is so very grateful for the blessing of
a growing community of amazing women who have a heart to give. Giving out of a sincere passion to live
for more than our own interest is the burning desire which birthed Chicktime
Smalltown in the first place.
Looking back on the incredible events that have taken place over the
past year we give thanks to God for all the blessings.
Gaye Morris
gayemorris2@yahoo.com
Volunteer Committee
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| Chicktime Smalltown Hits the Road... New Life Children's Center, Canyon Lake, TX |
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Membership
The membership committee is working on increasing our membership; our motto is "EACH ONE REACH ONE."
So, if every member can get one new amazing woman to join Chicktime Smalltown we will reach our goal of 100 members.
Our membership count is at 80. We are also working on selling t-shirts and bracelets...and don't forget we have onsies for the little chicks!
When we are volunteering or at a function we would like all the "Chicks" in a Chicktime T-shirt. Please contact us if you need any information regarding membership/pledge forms or t-shirts.
Dixie Radicke (dixieradicke@sbcglobal.net)
Membership Committee
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| A few our our founding members! |
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Chicktime Smalltown Grants
THE GRANT PROCESS
The theme for Year One is "Transforming the Lives of Women and Children".
Thanks to all our members contributing $250 each, together we are able to award a grant of $15,000 to a local non-profit!
The Grants Committee will get the word out to non-profit organizations (that our members recommend) to apply for a grant . Grant requests can be from local or surrounding area non-profits that members feel passionate about.
Please put on your thinking caps and let us know of a non-profit dear to your heart that's involved in "Transforming the Lives of Women and Children" that you would like for us to solicit for a grant proposal.
Kim Huffstutler kim@sijet.com
Grants Committee
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| Photo has been altered to protect the girl's identity. |
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About Chicktime Smalltown
Our Mission
Chicktime ... Encouraging women to develop their passions and use their gifts to make the World a better place for the next generation.
Chicktime ... Committed to exposing a greater number of women to philanthropy (informed, deliberate and sustained giving) through education, inspiration and service.
Our Beliefs and Values
We believe a diverse group of women joining together can make a big difference by pooling their collective talents and resources. We believe women can be powerful inspirational role models reaching their full giving potential when called to service. We value all women equally - we respect their differences and encourage their passions as they cheerfully serve.
How does it work?
Chicktime Smalltown is open to all women who wish to participate. All members make the same annual pledge of $250. All members have an equal vote and an equal opportunity for service. Beyond this, each member can be as engaged or uninvolved as she chooses.
Why does it work?
100% of our membership contributions go to non-profit organizations. Chicktime operates as an all-volunteer staff and taps into the talents of our amazing members.
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| Chicktime Social at the Club |
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