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Get Fit With Habitat

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Do you need a little bit of extra push to get GOING this winter? Sign up for Tour de Habitat on March 9 and start moving! It’s a fun day to spend with your team of friends, family, co-workers, or church groups and will benefit the community.

What We are Racing For

Besides getting some exercise, spend a fun Saturday afternoon leisurely pedaling and cheering on your teammates as you work together to make a lasting difference in the lives of local families.  By raising funds from family, friends, businesses and church groups, you will raise not only much needed dollars to support Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, but also awareness in our community about the families that are in need of a place to call home.

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity’s goal to raise $40,000 this year through Tour de Habitat to support the construction of homes with low-income families in Cass and Clay counties in 2013.  We need you to help make a difference!

Members of Team Rocky’s Rockettes at the 2012 Tour de Habitat!

Start Planning for Tour de Habitat Now

The annual stationary bike race and fundraiser has teams of six riders taking turns to pedal for 15 minutes. Form your teams now and start training for the event on Saturday, Marcy 9, 2013 at Courts Plus Fitness Center in Fargo. All proceeds go towards building homes for families in need in Cass and Clay Counties in ND and MN.  T-shirts will be given to all participants. Prizes will be awarded for the most money and most miles and more! You may even want to start a friendly competition with an opposing team to see who can earn the most money or pedal the farthest!

Riders of the Purple Sage

Members of Team Riders of the Purple Sage cheer on their team member at the 2012 Tour de Habitat.

Here are some tips to start planning for the race:

  • Form a team of six riders and designate a team captain.
  • Make it fun! Come up with a team name, create a theme, or even challenge another team.
  • Set Fundraising Goals: $250 minimum per cyclist ($1500 for the team). Then ask for help reaching your fundraising goal?  Ask your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, book club members, business associates, Christmas card list, etc. to help you help Habitat.
  • Register the team by March 1, 2013 and set up your fundraising website at www.firstgiving.com/LAHFH.  If you need assistance, call LAHFH office at 218-284-5253 ext. 2

Sign up a team today to help make a family’s dream of homeownership a reality!

Tour de Habitat 2012 Recap

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9th Annual Tour de Habitat
March 3, 2012

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity’s 9th Tour de Habitat raised over $24,000 to support Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to build simple, decent and affordable homes for families in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Riders of the Purple Sage

Members of Riders of the Purple Sage cheer on their team member.

Sixteen teams competed in the exhilarating stationary bike race at Courts Plus for the most miles and the most money raised.  The top individual fundraiser was John Gunkleman with Good Old Boys, who raised $1,782.00.  The team that raised the most money this year was the Riders of the Purple Sage with a team total of $2,433.  Biker Builders took the award for most miles ridden as a team, with a team total of 59.7 miles.   The top mileage for men was Darrick Guthmiller with Biker Builders who biked 11.4 miles.  The top mileage for women was a tie between Darla Skaurud with Biker Builders and Tish McDonald with Good Old Boys who each biked 10.4 miles.  The Team Spirit award went to the Handlebar Honeys.

Board of Directors Team

Angie Ryan and Angie McCarthy of Habitat's Board of Directors team check in on Isaac Peloquin's progress.

Sponsors of this year’s event were Olson-Legatt Roofing, Valley Lights, Red River Plumbing & Heating, ND Interior Designers, Home Builders Association of F-M, Coldwell Banker First Realty, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One, Ken’s Sanitation, 1st Choice Apparel, and Courts Plus Fitness.

The Tour de Habitat committee would like to thank all the participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making this year’s race exciting and successful.  To view photos of the event visit our Facebook page.

Team Results Money Raised Miles Biked
Rocky & the Rockettes

$2,522

52.30
Riders of the Purple Sage

$2,453

47.00
Good Old Boys

$2,392

53.90
Habitat Board of Directors

$1,965

49.90
Barnesville Blaze

$1,846

45.60
Tireless Trekkers

$1,755

51.20
Biker Builders

$1,560

59.70
Road Warriors

$1,500

59.10
IdeaOne Telecom

$1,500

47.40
Super Sellers

$1,475

50.50
The “Trade Show” Heritage

$1,405

46.20
“Wii Not Fit” Heritage

$1,387.50

49.30
Handlebar Honeys

$1,066

51.40
Comstock Hoff Lutheran Church

$820

46.50
FM AM Rotary Lobstars

$674.99

51.00
Team Western

$358

55.18
Total

$24,519.49

  816.18

Crunch Time Fundraising Tips

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Are you signed up for Tour de Habitat 2012, but the money you need to fundraise isn’t growing on a tree in your backyard?  Are you concerned that you won’t make your fundraising goal in time for Saturday’s event?  Here at Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, we have a few tips to help pump up your fundraising before the Saturday, March 3rd event.  Try out these 5 tips and see how much money you can raise:

1.       Email fundraising Almost everyone has an email that they are checking constantly on their computers, smartphones or iPads.  Send your First Giving link to all of your friends, families and colleagues.  They will be sure to check your email and hopefully give a donation.

2.       Post on Facebook, Twitter, etc.  Posting your personal First Giving site on Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media websites that you use is a great way for your followers to quickly access your site and directly donate to this cause.  In your post, explain that you are participating in Tour de Habitat and that all the money raised goes to support Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity.  Let your friends and followers know what your monetary goal is so that they can see how much you are raising for this event; this may entice them to help you reach your goal.

3.       Matching funds  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could raise your whole amount and then have a business match the same amount you raised?  Many businesses are often willing to match proceeds towards events such as Tour de Habitat.  It’s not too late to ask your company, your spouse’s company or a good friend that is a business owner if they would be willing to match the funds.  They will see that you are working hard to raise your amount and then they can help out too.

4.       Hold a fundraising “Blitz”  Get your team of 6 members together and decide what businesses you would like to ask to donate – then go ask them!  Dedicate one hour to go out to all the businesses that you want to ask.  Often businesses are more willing to donate if they are asked face-to-face since it’s more personal and shows them that you are taking the time to come to them.

5.       Have a fundraising contest with your team members  Challenge each other to see who can raise their money first!  Competition always adds some fun to fundraising and it’s a great way to get everyone excited for the day of the event.  Maybe the team member that raises the least is the team’s waterboy or the person that raises the most gets fanned while they ride.  You could also challenge another team that is signed up for Tour de Habitat.  The losing team has to do 10 pushups after they bike…

We hope these tips help you reach your goal before Saturday, March 3rd!  Thanks for your support towards Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity.  We look forward to seeing you at Tour de Habitat 2012 at Courts Plus!

Questions?

Call Jackie at 218-284-5253 x2 or email habitat@lakeagassizhabitat.org

Get Fit, Have Fun & Help Habitat!

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You know those pesky gawkers who always seem to “challenge” you from a machine over at the gym?  While these folks can take a toll on your energy and enthusiasm, there can be a purpose to it.  Interested? You chance is quickly approaching.

Each year, Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity hosts Tour de Habitat. This stationary bike race involves teams that compete against each other – all in efforts to raise money for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity.

Each six-person team competes for most miles biked and most dollars raised for Habitat. This year, the fundraising goal for Tour De Habitat has been set at $40,000.

Elle Tayler, who participated in last year’s event, says she enjoyed being a part of such a meaningful cause.

Members of Tayler's team: "NDID Handlebar Honeys" at the 2011 Tour de Habitat.

“First of all, it feels amazing to be part of a meaningful cause.  As for the actual event, it was a blast to see several groups being physically active and having fun with their team themes,” she said. “That was probably my favorite part – dressing up in our crazy costumes and meeting other teams.

You can still sign up!  Through February 24, teams can sign up to participate in Tour De Habitat by setting up individual fundraising pages and get ready to spin your wheels! The event is held March 3 at Courts Plus in Fargo.

Each cyclist on the team is encouraged to collect $250 for their fundraising ($1,500 for the team).  Reaching your fundraising goal isn’t difficult once each cyclist sets up their own fundraising page at www.firstgiving.com/LAHFH. After reaching out to family, friends, coworkers and neighbors, the generosity is sure to start flowing. The fundraising page securely raises money online up to the day of the event.

Tayler said the fundraising website was easy to set up and use. Several friends and family members can easily be reached through Facebook and e-mail.  In addition, it’s great for people to donate and use their credit cards online.

Taylor is an interior designer and believes in helping qualified families achieve their dream of having a place they can be proud to call home.

“Tour de Habitat is a good cause that assists families in our community with finding affordable, safe living. The event itself is a wonderful opportunity to bond with teammates and meet new people while also being physically active!” she said.

Building a team is easy!
Find 5 friends, coworkers, relatives, etc. and come up with a team name.  Then register your team by having each member set up their individual fundraising page at: www.firstgiving.com/LAHFH and follow the Team Checklist.

Questions?
Call Jackie at 218-284-5253 x2 or email habitat@lakeagassizhabitat.org

Is ‘Exercise More’ on Your New Year’s Resolution List? Do you want to help Habitat?

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Tour LogoThen start a Tour de Habiat team!

You’re probably wondering what is ‘Tour de Habitat’ or how do I get involved? Each year Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity holds Tour de Habitat-an annual stationary bike race where teams compete against each other to raise money for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. All proceeds support the building of homes for families in need in Cass and Clay Counties; making homeownership a reality for these hard-working families in our area. In 2012, Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity hopes to raise $40,000 through Tour de Habitat.

SBT at Tour

Team Spinning, Building Together at the 2011 Tour de Habitat

At Tour de Habitat, teams of six cyclists compete against each other for most miles biked, and most dollars raised for Habitat.  Each team member takes their turn to see how many miles they can pedal a stationary bike in one 15 minute-heat. Prizes will be awarded to both individuals and teams for the most money raised, most miles ridden, plus many more!

As a rider, you can work towards achieving your New Year’s resolution while helping to raise funds and awareness for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity.  Working out isn’t your resolution?  That’s fine too!  You can still spend a fun Saturday afternoon leisurely pedaling and cheering on your teammates as you work together to make a lasting difference in the lives of local families.

How Do I Get Involved?

Start by building a team: Building a team is easy!  Find 5 friends, coworkers, relatives, etc. and come up with a team name.  Then register your team by having each member set up their individual fundraising page at: www.firstgiving.com/LAHFH and follow the Team Checklist.

Team Checklist

  1. Form a team of six riders and designate a captain. Register teams by February 24, 2012.
  2. Hold a team meeting. Decide on a team name, rider order, a theme or make a miles/funds challenge to another team.
  3. Set Fundraising Goals: $250 minimum per cyclist ($1,500 for the team). Create your own fundraising page at: www.firstgiving.com/LAHFH.
  4. Ask for help reaching your fundraising goal.  Reach out to your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, book club members, associates, Christmas card list, etc. and ask them to help you, help Habitat!  Use your fundraising page to securely raise money online up to the day of the event. Turn in “off-line” pledges (cash/checks) by March 2 at the LAHFH office (210 N 11th St. in Moorhead).
  5. Come ready to have fun on Saturday, March 3rd at Courts Plus Fitness Center!

So get started on your New Year’s resolution today – Bike to Build and Start a Team!

Questions?
Call Jackie at 218-284-5253 x2 or email habitat@lakeagassizhabitat.org