Dear Sunflower Mission FunPlex Volunteers,

Thank you for answering our call and volunteering your services (artistic and otherwise) this year. The event was such a success and much of that is due to the work you put into helping at the crafts table or with face painting. It was no small feat! With the throngs of people pushing to get past each other, it was the small child, sitting in the chair, patiently waiting to see your handi-work that was most important to each volunteer. When that moment came and they looked in the mirror, their eyes widened, the slightly weary face lit up into a smile, and an excited nod signaled your success!

Please save the date of Friday September 25th, 2009 for Sunflower Mission’s “Sing for the Children.” Details as follows:

An evening (7pm-11pm) of fun and good music at Hội Quán Saigon Houston, at 10613 Bellaire, in the Saigon Houston Plaza....

On July 25, 2009, about 200 people young and old, tall and short, male and female, gather at the Palace Lanes to participate in the Sunflower Mission second annual bowl-a-thon fundraiser. Amid the music and the laughter, with many “gutter” balls and the occasional “strike”, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Who can forget the scenes of all little girls and boys who could barely carry the heavy balls...

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, Sunflower Mission’s Junior Members (L.E.G.) hosted a lemonade sale. The event corresponded with the Prepared 4 Life’s Lemonade Day Event, which annually promotes business experience and entrepreneurship for kids all over America. Under the guidance of our mentor and an SM Director, Quyen Ma, we calculated costs, presented a business plan, and executed a successful fundraiser...

One of the goals of Sunflower Mission is to provide opportunities for younger members to step up and take on larger responsibilities. The Annual Social was that chance. Serving as a first time mentor, I was concerned about my own abilities. Could I corral an energetic young group into some type of constructive order?

The University of Houston Vietnamese Student Association (UH VSA) will be hosting a charity fashion show and cultural performance night to benefit Sunflower Mission, a local nonprofit that assists needy children of Vietnam by building schools and giving scholarships. The event is set for 6:30-10:00 p.m. April 3rd, 2009 at Kim Son (10603 Bellaire Blvd location).

Tickets are $20/individual ($25 at the door) or for a table of 10 $175.

Please contact us at education @ sunflowermission.org if you are interested in purchasing tickets.