Facilitator Training

Lost & Found is holding Facilitator Training on September 12 & 13. Perhaps you have considered volunteering as a facilitator before, or maybe you aren't exactly sure what a facilitator does-either way, this post is for you!

Groups at Lost & Found are ran by volunteers who have undergone training at Lost & Found. Facilitator training is a Friday evening (5-8:30) and a Saturday (8:30-3) where volunteers learn the history of Lost & Found, hear each other's stories of loss, and are trained in reflective listening and other skills that are important when working with grieving families. When a volunteer completes training (and observes a couple of groups), we call them a facilitator.

Facilitators really have an awesome job because they get to work with our wonderful families, have the privilege of hearing their stories, and help them work through their grief. If you would like to be a part of this rewarding experience then contact Nannette at the Lost & Found office at 417.865.9998 or by email at nannette@lostandfoundozarks.com. We would love to have you!

Eggfest Mid-America 2008

Where there's smoke...There must be a party!!!!!

You are invited to Eggstravaganza Mid-America 2008

September 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come and cook or just join in the fun for a day of great food, friends, and family entertainment. Show off your cooking skills, meet new friends, taste some of the best barbecue anywhere and party...party...PARTY!!!

Outdoor Home is proud to sponsor EGGstravaganza Mid-America 2008 which is being held as a charitable event. Proceeds will benefit Lost & Found.

Don't miss out! Sign up now at www.outdoorhome.com/eggfest.asp

2008 Charity Golf Tournament

For all of you who love golf-get ready! Lost & Found is hosting their fourth annual golf tournament on August 25, 2008 at Hickory Hills Country Club. This tournament is full of fun contests and competition. If you play golf, you won't want to miss it! Contact Holly McGee at the Lost & Found office to reserve your spot!

Teen Rock Climbing Night

This summer we decided that we needed an activity specifically for the Teen Group.  We started the evening with some adventure by rock climbing at Petra Rock Climbing Gym.  Petra gave us a great deal, and their staff (specifically Grace) was a huge help in teaching our Teens how to climb.

After the rock climbing adventure, we headed back to the Conor House for dinner-pizza, soda, chips and brownies.  Needless to say, the night was a hit. (How can you go wrong with rock climbing, pizza, and brownies?)

A big THANKS to everyone who helped make this night possible!

Memory Stones

During the last two weeks of group before summer break, the kids made stepping stones in memory of their loved one that died. This was the first project that the parent and children groups were combined. We used the stones that were made to help create a pathway in our new memory garden located on the north side of the Conor House. Please feel free to stop by and see the updated landscaping and pathway.

Family BBQ

Each year, Lost & Found hosts a BBQ for our families in July. This year's BBQ was off the hook. We had all hands on deck to make our BBQ fun and enjoyable for our kids and their parents. The YMCA provided an inflatable game, as well as a lot of other fun games for the kids to play, and our parents enjoyed conversing while some great volunteers cooked them dinner. We finished the night by doing a balloon release in memory of the person who died. If you didn't make it this year, don't miss it next year!

Awesome Volunteers

We are so lucky to have such stellar volunteers here at Lost & Found. Our volunteers range from executives, counselors, teachers, business men and women, stay at home parents, and even college students. The people we are so lucky to work with are willing to help out in nearly any capacity. It is through their dedication and commitment that Lost & Found is able to function and provide such important services to grieving families in the area. To all of our dedicated, amazing volunteers-THANK YOU!! We could not do it without you!