March 2016 - Spokane Guilds School

Spok a n e Gu i lds’ Scho ol & Neu rom usc u l a r C e n t er
A n d Th e S p o k a n e G u i l d s’ S c h o o l Fo u n dat i o n
Volume 19, Issue 1
March 2016
V I S IQOuarterNly
Working together to make a difference
All Star Alumni
Adorable Sawyer!
We would like you to meet one of our inspirational
alumni students. Her name is Amber Joy.
INSIDE VISION:
Executive Director’s Message
2
All-Star Staff Profile
Carol Hendershot
3
Wilde Flowers
Presley
4
Special Interest
6
The More You Know
“Educating the Future”
11
Contributors to the
School
12
Contributors to the
FOUNDATION
17
Leaving a Legacy
Building a Solid Future
19
Child Profile
Katana
20
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Spokane Guilds’ School alumni who
helped with penny drive presentations
at area schools as a small child has found
a new way to give back as a teenager.
Amber Woodworth, now 13, recently
organized a penny drive at Spokane Public
Montessori School, where she attends
classes with about 400 other students in
grades kindergarten through seven.
“This has really been a fun experience
for me,” Amber said. “I liked helping out
with the penny drive when I was little. Now
I am able to support the penny drive in a
different way and I’m really enjoying it.”
The Spokane Guilds’ School just kicked
off its 20th Annual Kids for Kids Penny
Drive. The drive brings together schools
throughout Spokane County that team up to
raise pennies, nickels, dimes and other cash
Amber Joy, 2004-2005 Penny Drive Poster Child,
sitting on a pile of pennies collected from a school.
Alumni Student, Ryland speaking
at a Penny Drive presentation.
donations. Students, parents, teachers and
administrative staff all help to raise a total of
about $45,000 a year to help provide babies
and toddlers with early-intervention therapies.
Families play a crucial role in the
drive by sharing their stories with groups
of schoolchildren. The stories not only
educate young students about some of the
challenges and disabilities that impact little
ones, they also inspire schoolchildren to
treat their classmates with kindness and to
give back to their community by donating
Amber Joy
coins to help children at Guilds’ School.
When Amber was a toddler receiving
therapy services through the Guilds’
School, she was featured as the poster
child for the 2004 penny drive. She
and her family regularly helped with
presentations to groups of schoolchildren.
In her new role, Amber coordinated with
her teacher, Kelley McPartland, Spokane
Public Montessori administrators and a
representative of the Guilds’ School to
schedule a presentation. She put together
an informational Power Point presentation
and a video, and created posters and fliers.
Amber, a talented writer, delivered a powerful
speech to a packed cafeteria during three
different lunches. Students and staff donated
$311.02 thanks to Amber’s project.
“Amber did a great job organizing
this project. I think what impressed
me the most was her passion for the
Guilds’ School,” Keeley said.
Amber’s heartfelt speech detailed the
challenges she faced as a newborn. Amber
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Executive Director’s Message
W
hat is the essence of the Guilds’
School, the force that gives life
to it, without which it wouldn’t exist?
Through Jim Lord’s Appreciative
Inquiry interview system, I’ve asked
many people this question over the
years. The responses vary but all agree
there is an essence that is unique. For
some it is the hope, the hope that the
children will be able to overcome the
issues that are holding them back from
a “normal developmental sequence.”
Last year around 25% of the children
left the program before or at their 3rd
birthday with age appropriate skills
unlikely to need special services in
their future educational experience.
I often see the staff as “merchants of
hope.” Sure enough, many people
have told me the essence is the staff. I
never tire of watching our staff work
with the children. Once the children
trust and learn to love the staff, their
abilities simply blossom. It is like
a flower blooming. The staff is like
a “master gardener.” They know
what the children need and help the
children to realize their God given
Amber Joy
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suffering from cardiac arrest at birth,
she was diagnosed as having PraderWilli syndrome and low muscle tone
when she was just 39 days old. As a
baby, Amber couldn’t open her eyes,
drink milk or breathe on her own and
had her first surgery at five weeks old.
Life started to change, Amber said,
when she began receiving therapy at the
Guilds’ School at five months of age.
“They helped me learn how to
walk, crawl, eat and drink, use my
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abilities. It is an amazing sight to see.
The staff has so much experience yet
they are so flexible in their individual
orientation to each child. It is a
combination of art and science.
Other people tell me the essence
is the stories. The life stories of the
families, the volunteers and the donors.
Despite the significant challenges the
families face with their little ones,
most see the birth of their child with
developmental issues as a blessing.
They tell me they are better people
because of it. They wouldn’t trade
the experience for anything. It helped
them have the experience of true “selfactualization.” One donor I thanked
for his incredible generosity told me,
“Do not thank me, the Guilds’ School
is my salvation. I should be thanking
you.” Over the years, many volunteers
have told me the Guilds’ School is
a high point in their lives. There is
something exhilarating about doing for
others with no expectation of thanks.
The thanks is in the act of doing.
There is something spiritual
about the essence of the school. When
tongue and talk. They helped me learn
how to use my muscles,” Amber said
Colton Brazington and his
mother, Staisha, co-presented with
Amber, telling their inspiring story
and further raising awareness that
children with disabilities are just like
other kids even though some deal
with tough challenges. Colton, who
is one of this year’s Penny Drive
poster children, waved and blew a
kiss to the first group of children,
who thought Colton was adorable.
In the days following the
presentation, students and staff
members complimented her on the work
she did on behalf of the Guilds’ School,
said Amber, adding, “Everywhere I
turn, it has been super positive.”
McPartland said Amber’s success
with the project empowered other
students to understand that they can
do whatever they put their minds to.
“Days after her speech many staff
members approached her telling her
how wonderful her speech was and how
much it moved them,” Keeley said.
asked the
question,
people are
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thoughtful
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response.
People tell
me their
experience
with the
school has
been life
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altering.
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They
always
thank me for asking because it helps
them to understand what is happening
to them. It changes more than the lives
of the children and their families.
The school is a special place that
brings out the best in people. People
want to help us, how else could we
raise 40% of our budget privately
each year. Over one million dollars.
Thanks to all of you for helping us
to KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE!
Thank you to AutoNation Subaru
for choosing the Spokane Guilds’
School as their charity for their “Share
the Love” program! General Manager,
Jerry Bick and his sales team raised
$30,400 for the Spokane Guilds’
School! In an effort to maximize their
donation, we are challenging both
of our boards and the community to
match their donation before April
18th. To donate please visit our
website www.guildschool.org.
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Making Milestones
We’d like to introduce you to the special
people who devote themselves to the daily
operation of SGS&NMC – the therapists,
teachers, management and staff. All-Star
Staff will appear in each issue of VISION
and will profile a different member of our
team every quarter.
By Melodie Little
P
hysical Therapist Carol
Hendershot has seen a multitude
of developmental milestones during
the 26 years she’s worked with
children at the Spokane Guilds’
School and Neuromuscular Center.
The milestones that lead to
greater independence are her
favorites because they open new
doors for brain development and
boost a child’s self-confidence.
“I just love seeing the joy in the
children’s faces when they can sit
up, crawl or walk. They can explore
the world in a whole new way,”
Carol said. She also cherishes the
delight in parents’ eyes when they
see their child attain a new skill.
As the parent of a 23-year-old
son, Scott, who graduated from
the Pacific Lutheran University
and now lives across the state,
Carol understands how important
early milestones are in building
confidence and skills that contribute
to independence in adulthood.
Carol arrived in Spokane
nearly three decades ago after
her husband, Rich, transferred to
Spokane with Farm Credit Services.
At the time, the Guilds’ School
had put out a nationwide search
for talented physical therapists.
Carol had earned a Bachelor of
Science Degree in physical therapy
from Quinnipiac University in
Connecticut and had worked several
years for Easter Seals. The job began
with helping elderly people in nursing
homes and doing some work with
children. As Easter Seals changed
its focus to helping kids, Carol
discovered a passion for pediatric
physical therapy that made her a
perfect fit for the Guilds’ School.
Carol is often one of the first
Guilds’ School team members that
families meet. She and Nikie Noldin,
a longtime Guilds’ School speech
therapist, work together on many
of the initial baby assessments.
The assessments determine where
a child is developmentally and
serve as a start point for the Guilds’
School team to create a custom
plan to maximize development.
Carol is grateful that the Guilds’
School allows an ample amount
of time for initial assessments.
“When families come in,
especially with little babies, they are
often really scared because the future
is uncertain,” she said, adding, “We are
able to provide families with hope and
confidence that their child will grow
and progress in their development
and that is really rewarding.”
Her commitment to helping babies
and toddlers with developmental
disabilities and delays develop to
their fullest potential inspired Carol
to seek an advanced degree from
the University of Montana. In 2014,
Carol and staff members Ginette
Kerkering and Cheryl Morgan
embarked on a 2-year plan to earn
their doctorate of physical therapy
degrees. Carol credits all of her
coworkers at the Guilds’ School
for helping her juggle the demands
of work and school, and providing
encouragement along the way.
The three are slated to graduate
this spring having obtained additional
knowledge that will make them
even more effective in working with
children served by the Guilds’ School.
The Guilds’ School is unique
because we value the team approach,
she said. This collaboration gives staff
members the means to bounce ideas
off of one another, uncovering the
right techniques to unlock the potential
of promising little ones who can be
motivated by vastly different – and
sometimes elusive – things. In this way
every child’s therapy is individualized
to best meet the child’s needs.
Carol, an avid quilter, has a vision
of how pieces fit together to ultimately
contribute to a finished product.
“If we aren’t coming up with
the right techniques to meet a child’s
needs, we rearrange the pieces
(therapy interventions) to see if there
is a different way to help the child
and get results,” said Carol, adding
that children will leave the Guilds’
School and continue to learn new
skills throughout their lifetimes.
When Carol is not on the job –
or doing school work – she enjoys
quilting, card making, playing
handbells and exploring Washington
state wineries with her husband.
Carol Hendershot, Physical Therapist
© Follger Photography
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Wilde Fl wers: Stories from the Guilds’ School Garden
HELLP syndrome. She did need
help! HELLP is an acronym for:
H (hemolysis,) the breakdown of
red cells
EL (elevated liver enzyme)
LP (low platelet count)
The cause of HELLP syndrome
hasn’t been found and affects 1 to 2 out
of 1,000 pregnancies. And it’s painful.
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mind there were no obvious concerns.
But at 5 days old, Presley was fussy
and restless. Her eating slowed way
Debra Wilde
elcome to the Wilde Flower
Garden! Spring is here and “my
flowers” are already blooming. In
particular, Presley Brynn Watson. Her
Mom and Dad were told by multiple
doctors in Texas “Your daughter
will never walk or talk.” Ohhhhhh,
those are fighting words for Ryan
and Jenn Watson. Here’s Presley’s
story of love, fight and hope.
I pulled into the Watson driveway,
walked up the steps and the first thing
I saw was this beautiful brown-eyed
toddler, with an orange pacifier in
her mouth, a big smile on her face,
and a big black bow in her hair. I’ll
confess right off the bat, that the little
girl stole my heart. She’s precocious,
adorable, bright eyed and loves
pink and leopard print, which was
obvious when I noticed the pink and
leopard braces on her legs. Her Mom,
Jenn Watson, is a busy, busy Mom
with 2 year old Presley and 4 year
old Sawyer. Dad Ryan is a tug boat
captain based out of Corpus Christi,
Texas with a 30 day on, 30 day off
shift. Talk about a yin and a yang!
The Watsons were living in Corpus
Christi, when Jenn was pregnant
with Presley. Most of her pregnancy
was good, normal. She worked out
almost every day and felt healthy.
But a month or so before her due
date trouble swooped in... her liver
was swelling, she had a fever and
headaches. She was diagnosed with
Presley and brother on a stroll.
Beautiful Presley Watson
Presley was due on Easter, but she
was born 5 weeks early on St. Patrick’s
Day, March 17, 2014. The would be
little Leprechaun weighed 6 lb, 5 oz.
and spent no time in the NICU. Whew!
Luck of the Irish, Maybe? I did notice
shamrocks and other Irish decorations
in the Weston family room. Cute.
Presley is one cool kiddo!
Presley and Mom came home
3 days after she was born. Keep in
down and then she refused to eat
at all. Jenn told me in a sad voice
she had a blank stare and wouldn’t/
couldn’t connect with anyone. Mom
took her to the doctor, “She’s getting
worse!” Jenn expressed. As soon as
the doctor left the room the little baby
stopped breathing. She was quickly
rushed to Driscoll Children’s Hospital
by ambulance. “At that moment,
we decided we need to move back
to Spokane to be with family.”
This time Presley was admitted
to the NICU where she had seizures
and many tests, including an MRI of
her brain. The results were scary. Her
brain had been deprived of oxygen.
At the same time they were told their
daughter would never walk or talk.
I can’t imagine how that must have
felt. I know how Jenn and Ryan felt.
It was just the beginning of their
fight for their daughter. And this is
the perfect place to share one of my
favorite Mom stories ever!! Presley
was in dire straights and flown by
helicopter from Corpus Christi to
Houston. Mom drove, which was a 4
hour drive. But Momma Bear made
it in 2 ½ hours. She was pulled over
by a State Trooper who told her to
put her flashers on and drive safe.
There are many more medical
issues and obstacles I could write
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about Presley, but that’s not what
Mom and Dad focus on. It’s what
she can do…not what she can’t do.
After being told multiple times their
daughter would never walk or talk,
the Guilds’ School came into their
lives. Spokane Neurosurgeon Dr.
McDonald told them he believed she
will do more and be more than her
diagnosis’. Presley came to the school
when she was 5 months old, and is
now age 2. Jenn told me there aren’t
words to express how much she and
Ryan love the therapists and everyone
who works there. “Unless you’ve had
a child who’s been here you can’t
know the comfort and strength they
give you.” Of course a child with a
disability throws a different dynamic
into a marriage. I asked Jenn about
that. She smiled and talked about how
Ryan is thee “internal unicorn” always
focused on the positive. That would
explain the unicorn pj’s and unicorn
stuffed animal. Way to go Dad!
As a writer, I am so compelled
to end this ongoing story with what
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I’m taking away from it. Mom and
Dad do NOT want their daughter
defined by labels. Yes, she has
cerebral palsy, but she’s so much
more than that. Stay tuned. Presley
B. Watson is going places!
March 2016
SGS&NMC
Calendar of Events
(all activities April 1 – June 30, 2016)
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April
Spring Break (School Closed)
Board of Directors Meeting
Penny Drive Community Day
Foundation Trustee Meeting
May
17 Board of Directors Meeting
25 Foundation Trustee Meeting
30 Memorial Day (School Closed) Presley is always happy!
Each quarter Debra Wilde takes the time
to get to know one of our SGS&NMC
families to share their story with our
readership. Debra has been involved with
the School for many years, and served
on the SGS&NMC Board of Directors.
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16
21
22
June
Golf Tournament
Appreciation Dinner
Board of Directors Meeting
Foundation Trustee Meeting
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Of Special Interest…
Thank you so much to John Tiffany of Direct Mail Enterprises for generously donating his mailing services for the quarterly
distribution of the VISION newsletter, which goes out to about 5,000 households, businesses, schools and other organizations. A
big thank you to all the volunteers who help with folding and getting the VISION ready to be mailed.
On January 14th, 2016, the Spokane Guilds’ School lost one of our heroes. Sam Thompson a long time
board member, donor and great friend to all of us at the Spokane Guilds’ School passed away. Sam is wellloved in the Spokane community. He was a man known for his hugs and bringing happiness to children
at the two Chuck E. Cheese restaurants he owned. He strived for positivity every day with the hope of
always being “in the pink”. Many of our families were fortunate enough to spend evenings with Sam in his
restaurants as he sponsored Guilds’ School Nights at Chuck E. Cheese for our families. He will be dearly
missed by us all!
Thank you to Rotary 21 for honoring our grant request of
$2,500. With these funds we will be able to purchase new
equipment that will be used by our medical director, Dr. Matt
Thompson, and our pediatric nurses for screening, diagnosing
and monitoring ear infections and other conditions that impact hearing for children
who are enrolled in therapy programs. The equipment will help therapists create
effective customized programs that facilitate learning and help kids build skills to
compensate for hearing deficits.
Rotary 21 member, Pete Chichester, SGS Nurse
Thank you to alumni Mom, Tricia Madison
Coordinator, Christina Fox, Rotary 21 member, Terry
Judge, and Executive Director of SGS, Dick Boysen.
and her daughter Haylee for nominating us.
We enjoyed our visit from Cravens Coffee
Company, KHQ Kalae Chock and KHQ Leslie Lowe.
Simon Thompson of Cravens Coffee and
KHQ’s Leslie Lowe and Kalae Chock
brought coffee to the SGS staff.
This year marked the 34th anniversary of Mrs. Santa’s Workshop. This annual project
enables SGS&NMC families to get a “BOOST” at Christmas time. One hundred twentyseven families “shopped” for 351 children in Mrs. Santa’s Workshop, which overflowed
with an outstanding assortment of toys and gifts that were donated, or purchased through
generous donations designated for this purpose. Thank you, Marilyn Henderson, SGS
Program Coordinator, her sister elves, Marlene Reagan and Maxine Polich, and all of Mrs.
Santa’s helpers who provided donations of cash, toys, books, and other items.
Thank you to our awesome friends at VALIC Financial Advisers and their clients for donating a wide variety of toys for our
families for Christmas and for giving funds to help with therapy expenses for our wonderful kiddos.
VALIC Financial Advisers moved into a new office, at 1010 N. Normandie, and hosted an open house
where the staff and clients made thoughtful and generous donations to help families and children at the
Guilds’ School. A big thank you to everyone who helped!
Valic Financial advisors
make Christmas brighter
for our families.
Thank you to our generous friends at Cochrane &
Company for delivering wonderful gifts for our SGS’
children and for the classrooms. Their staff all contributed
for a wide variety of educational toys, coloring books and
other items in lieu of gifts for their bosses, Tom Cochrane,
company president and former SGS board member, his
wife, Cindy Cochrane, and V.P. Brian Carney. What an
awesome group of people! We can’t thank you enough.
Cochrane & Co. friends brought toys to
help our children with therapy.
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On November 22nd, the members of the Chapel at Broadway Court Estates
presented a check to several charities through their collections from weekly
services. The Spokane Guilds’ School was humbled to have been chosen as a
recipient of these funds!
Thank you to Juli Shogan, Alumni Mom, for opening her home to celebrate the
holidays! Juli and Jerry’s home was recently featured in “Country Sampler” magazine.
Magazines were available for donations as well as a raffle package, all proceeds
benefitted the SGS, together with her friends Juli raised $1,774 for SGS! Thank you
Juli for including us in this special event!
Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas More Parish have been generous donors to SGS
for years! This year’s donation was over $1,200! Thank you so much!
Many thanks to the women of the non-profit Assistants organization for their continued support of the children served at
the Spokane Guilds School. This charitable group of women has been fund-raising and volunteering their time yearly in our
community since 1961. All proceeds from their activities are shared with organizations serving others. We salute you for standing
with us over the years. You are our heroes.
Special thanks to the members of Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for their year of support! Throughout
the year, they raised money for the Spokane Guilds’ School through various events,
golf tournaments, pizza nights, and speaker contributions. In total they raised over
$3,500 for the Spokane Guilds’ School!
Thank you again to Karl Wilkinson, who volunteered his time again this year so that
each of our students could snuggle up with Santa and receive a small gift. Karl is the
grandfather of an alumni student and is grateful that he can give back
each Christmas in this way.
EWU Women’s Basketball team held a penny drive at one of their
games, raising more than $200.00. Thank you for thinking of us!
2015 BOMA President, Doug Dittamore &
SGS Development Director, Korin Michielli
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NORTH SPOKANE
WINDERMERE NORTH
Country Homes Blvd,
just West of Division
FRANCIS & NEVADA
FRANCIS & ASH/MAPLE
N. DIVISION ST. &
E. HASTINGS RD.
SPOKANE
SPOKANE GUILDS’ SCHOOL
& NEUROMUSCULAR CENTER
2118 W. Garland
With your support, we can continue to help children, ages birth to three years
old, with developmental delays and disabilities that receive much needed
therapy services, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
9:00am-2:00pm
Visit one of our 13 sites to drop off donations or help us collect
donations! Hundreds of volunteers are needed to make this
community-wide event a success.
MONROE & INDIANA/
NORTHWEST BLVD.
MISSION & HAMILTON
SOUTH SPOKANE
29TH & GRAND
57TH & REGAL
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS
March 2016
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Please contact Tammy Sweeney at
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Amelia, one of our 2015-2016
poster children
SGS&NMC Welcomes A New Staff Member
I would like to introduce myself as the new Donors Relation Manager for the
Spokane Guilds’School and Neuromuscular Center. I’m excited for the challenge
and hope to preserve and build on all of the fine work that Bobbie League did
to cultivate relationships and ultimately raise money for the Guilds’ School.
My love for the school arises out of my own experience when my oldest daughter
was a baby and stuck in the sit position with low muscle tone and couldn’t figure
out how to crawl. I brought her to the school for an evaluation and physical therapy
and I was so impressed by the support and expertise we received. I remember
the therapists noticing things about my daughter that I had never noticed before
and their assurances that she was responsive. My daughter is now a freshman at
the University of Southern California, but she had to learn how to crawl first!
My nephew also attended the school for the first three years of his life after receiving a liver transplant. The early
intervention made all the difference in his development. He is now a fourth-grader and he is running with the pack
and enjoying life! I have seen firsthand what an awesome difference the school makes for children and their families.
My background in estate planning, taxation and business law gives me a unique perspective and the ability to
talk with people about different ways to make charitable gifts. To all of you who have supported the school, we are
grateful. I look forward to meeting with you, getting to know you, and hearing your stories and learning about your
commitment to the school. Thank you for your continued support of this one-of-a-kind early intervention program.
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“With only a Penny...”
By Melodie Little
F
aris Charbonneau pioneered the
first Kids for Kids Penny Drive
to educate the public about the
importance of the Spokane Guilds’
School & Neuromuscular Center’s
early intervention therapies in helping
babies and toddlers with developmental
disabilities reach their full potential.
Now in its 20th year, the Kids
for Kids Penny Drive is supported
by thousands of Spokane County
children attending nearly 80 different
schools and has a communitywide component that engages high
school volunteers and adults.
“If you drop one little penny
into a pond and it ripples, how
many people can that ripple touch?”
said Faris, who knew the drive
had potential to rally good-hearted
people and gain momentum.
Faris, a longtime Guilds’ School
volunteer and past president of the
school board, launched the drive
after she was hired as a consultant
to raise funds for the Guilds’
School Foundation. The foundation
is dedicated to building assets to
guarantee the nonprofit can provide
services to vulnerable children well
into the future. Her long history
of community engagement, which
included working with the L.U.V.
Guild, one of four guilds supporting
the school, and the Junior League
of Spokane, made Faris the perfect
person to take the Guilds’ School’s
fundraising to the next level.
Back then, Faris said, people
didn’t know much about the Guilds’
School. She believed educating the
public was a crucial first step to
increasing support. A friend sent her a
newspaper clipping about an 11-yearold in New York City who started
a penny drive to help the homeless.
The idea struck a chord with Faris,
who wanted to create understanding
among schoolchildren to promote
philanthropy and a greater kindness
toward children with disabilities.
As a former second grade teacher,
Faris knew the time constraints
that teachers face and created a
presentation and coin
collection model that
worked well for schools.
She piloted the first penny
drive at All Saints Catholic
School, Cataldo Catholic
School and Saint George’s
School. Presentations
introduced schoolchildren
to adorable kids served by
the Guilds’ School, while
parents talked about the
challenges their children
faced due to disabilities
and how the Guilds’
School helped. Faris shared
additional details about
the Guilds’ School’s lifechanging work. The goal
was to help schoolchildren
realize that they had
more commonalities
than differences with
children who have
developmental disabilities
Faris Charbonneau, Penny Drive founder
and to encourage them to show
kindness and donate pennies to help.
“The students remember the
kids and they remember their stories.
That’s what is important,” Faris said.
Each presentation was tailored to
the age of the students, the timeframe
of schools and the presentation
styles of each family. When Faris
had an educator-friendly system
in place, she pitched the drive to
Spokane Public Schools and other
districts – and the rest is history.
Today the Kids for Kids Penny
Drive is held at elementary, middle
and high schools operated by Spokane
Public Schools and Central Valley,
Cheney, East Valley, Freeman, Mead,
Medical Lake, West Valley and Deer
Park school districts. The drive is
also supported by Saint George’s
School, several schools operated by
the Catholic Diocese of Spokane,
area preschools, and the SCC Pace
program, which provides classes for
developmentally disabled adults.
“It’s the ownership of everyone
involved that will make the penny
drive go on and on forever,” Faris said.
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March 2016
Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and
guests for helping make this event a huge success!
Diamond Level Sponsors:
All West Financial
PEMCO
Vandervert Construction
Platinum Level Sponsors:
Merrill Lynch
Northwest Farm Credit
Spokane House of Hose
Gold Level Sponsors:
Inland Northwest Bank
Sleep Dentistry
Silver Level Sponsors:
Edward Jones
Moczulski Family
Trans-Systems, Inc.
Bronze Level Sponsors:
The Flying Goat, Mark Gardner, Spokane
ProCare , Bill Ryan, Lawton Printing,
Briggs Machine, A.M. Hardware, Garland Vision
Source, Graham Construction, Abby Hare,
Clark's Tires, Friends of Gabby,
Rick & Joni Sorenson, cars.com,
Colbert Contracting, Spokane Treatment &
Recovery Services, Shadle North Lions Club,
Moloney + O'Neill, Baker Construction &
Northwest Mutual, Micki & Rick Jacobs,
Friends of Jackson, Spilker Precast,
Eide Bailly, Kids Newspaper
Scholarship Fund Matching
Sponsors:
Avista
Amy & Gregory Ammons
BOMA- Spokane
Cascade Dafo
Cochrane & Co.
Colvico, Inc.
Dealers Auto Auction Northwest
Dix Corp
Jeff Gassaway
Rob & Barb Higgins
Knights of Columbus/St. Thomas More
Heather & Rob Notske
Karen Schultz
Kent & Deborah Schultz
Ladies of the Freon Guild
Parkway Auto Center
Philip & Colleen Thompson
Spokane East Rotary
The Union
Vandervert Development & Hotels
Tom & Joyce Williams
Auction Steering Committee:
Bill Ryan, Chairperson
Nikki Allan, Kalena Anderson, Bette Blair,
Kris Brill, Casie Bush, Dan & Nicole Clavel,
Larue Drager, Charlie Hinton, Micki Jacobs,
Ryan Kile, Kelly & Stuart Lee,
Mitzi & Jeff Peterson, Kandee & Paul Pierce,
Mike Schneider, Joni & Rick Sorenson,
April Sweatt, Katie Turnbow, Steve White
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The More You Know…
By Melodie Little
D
id you know that the Spokane
Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular
Center is helping to educate a future
generation of pediatric therapists,
teachers and nurses?
Throughout the years, the Guilds’
School has opened its doors to students
from area and out of state universities
so they can fulfill educational
requirements and get a better
understanding of early intervention
practices that are effective with young
children.
“We depend on the Guilds’ School to
provide our students with practicum
and student teaching experiences,” said
Kimberly Weber, professor and chair
of the Special Education Department at
Gonzaga University. “At the Guilds’
School they get a specific perspective
that is very different from what they
would get from other schools.”
In any given year, the Guilds’ School
staff oversees more than 50 students
who come for practicum experience,
which is an introduction, and the more
in-depth internships or student
teaching. Additional students come for
tours or to spend a few hours job
shadowing professionals.
This collaboration allows students
from Eastern Washington University,
Washington State University,
University of Washington, University
of Idaho, University of Montana and
private schools that include Gonzaga
University, Whitworth University and
University of Puget Sound to get
hands-on experience in pediatric
nursing, special education and
physical, occupational and speech
therapies.
Kimberly said that per Gonzaga’s
requirements, students participating in
practicum spend about 30 hours spread
out in smaller increments and student
teachers put in fulltime hours over
9-to-12 weeks. About 30 percent of the
Gonzaga students graduating with
special education teaching certificates
add early childhood education as an
endorsement.
Like many other Guilds’ School staff
members, Susie Scarborough regularly
works with college students, who are
fulfilling various requirements while
determining if pediatrics is a good fit
for them personally.
Susie, a Guilds’ School special
March 2016
Educating the Future
education teacher for the past 15 years,
said there is no program in the area
that is exactly like the Guilds’ School.
Early intervention emphasis provides a
unique educational experience for
students.
“This age group is very
individualized in each area of their
development, so it is fun to work with
them,” Susie said.
In addition to the team-oriented
approach to working with children,
Susie said the college students quickly
learn that an essential part of working
with young children is engaging with
the children’s families.
“You’ve got to be able to work with
families if you want to be a success
with the kids.”
Gonzaga University students, Jessica (Special Education student),
Denise (Nursing student), and Kaitlyn (Nursing student)
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
If you are age 70½ years or older, you may want to consider using an IRA Charitable Rollover to give up to $100,000
tax free to the Spokane Guilds’ School and Neuromuscular Center. A donor must direct that their IRA account make
the payment amount directly to the qualifying charity to avoid paying income tax on the charitable distribution.
To learn more about this wonderful opportunity to benefit the Guilds’ School and to gain significant tax benefits,
please contact Becky Magnuson, Donor Relations Coordinator at 326-1651 or [email protected].
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Honor Roll of School Donors October 16, 2015 – March 10, 2016
Contributors to the
SCHOOL
Anonymous (3)
Mike & Molly Adolfae
Coleen & Jim Allan
Nate Allan
Alliant Insurance Services
Allwest Financial
Alpha Nu Chapter
Stan & Lynn Baycroft
Bradley Baysinger
Ben Joyce Studios LTD
Wade Benson
Jason & Molly Bergan
Valerie & Ted Biladeau
Max & Connie Bischoff
Terry & Heidi Bollum
Josiah & Rachelle Boone
Frank & Sharon Bouten
Students at Franklin Elementary School not only raised money,
they helped to carry it to the car for delivery to the school
Howard & Dorothy Alward
AM Hardware
AmazonSmile
American Medical Response
Amy & Gregory Ammons
Anastasi, Moore, & Martin PLLC
Kay Anderson
Sara Anderson
Sharon & Bruce Anthony
Assistants, Inc.
Kenneth & Tracy Assmus
Gail Atherley
Avista Utilities
Brian & Ann Backus
Pauline Bafaro
Lisa Baker
Richard Baldasty &
Trudy Tatham
Weldon Barker
Lon Barrett
Ron & Darlene Bauer
William Bouten
Bouten Construction Co.
James & Karen Boysen
Richard Mark Boysen
Joe Brabeck
Bill & Cheryl Bragg
The Brazington Family
Briggs Machine &
Frabrication, LLC
Jason Brill
Broadway Court Estates Chapel
Jorydn Brooks
Savannah Brosvik
Donald Brown
Lee & Sue Brown
Susanne Buckmann
Steve Burks
Willard Burks
Michael & Cassandra Campbell
Joan Carey
Carey’s Auto Body, Inc.
Dr. Darl Vander Linden &
Shirley Carlson
Cascade Prosthetics &
Orthotics, Inc.
Tim Cassels
Century Marketing, Inc.
Century West Engineering Corp
Chad & Julie Cherry
Bob & Carol Christianson
Ciena Cares
Lorraine Citkovich
Clark’s Tire & Automotive
Michael & Heidi Clary
Emily Clavel
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Clode
Meaghan & Rick Cobb
Cochrane & Co.
Colbert Contracting Services, LLC
John Collins
Sherry Colliton
Jaclyn & David Colton
Colvico Inc.
Eric & Teresa Conway
John & Janet Cook
Karin Cook
Charles & Sharon Cox
Vyvyan Cox
Michael & Stephanie Coy
Joseph & Ingrid Crimmins
Gene & Doreen Criswell
Traci Cromwell
Steve & Meg Cronin
Gerald Cullen
Fred & Mary Cutler
DAA Northwest Auto
Gary & Terry Dahlke
Robert & Roxanne Damstrom
Mary Ann Darrow
Eric & Mary Davis
Jarimy & Missy Dehn
David & Lillian Deline
Marianne & Walter DeWitt
Direct Mail Enterprises, Inc.
David & Mavis Dittberner
Dix Corporation
Hal & Vicki Dixon
Dr. Mike Donlan
Larue & Jeremy Drager
Gayleana Dschaak &
Thomas Boling
Michael Duffy &
Phyllis Shovelski
Michael & Michelle Dullanty
Rick & Francine Dullanty
Shawn Duty
Margaret Eames
Alvin & Marsha Easter
Trent Carey & Joy Eastgate
E. Louise Elkins Ellis
Karen Elmendorf &
Kevin Harms
eScrip
Ceanne Evans
Paul & Marian Evenson
Karrie Fay
Tim Finnegan
Lee & Julie Fish
Jamie & Camille Flaget
Eileen Flaherty
Sean Flaherty
Patricia Foster
Lloyd & Delane Fowler
Christina & Matthew Fox
Gayle & Fred Fox
Jerry & Barb Frislie
Chris & Robyn Frost
Theresa Gabel
Mark & Connie Gardner
Dennis & Alice Garland
Kristin Garves
Ed & Helen Gately
Linda Geier
Michael & Linda Geraghty
Duane Giese
Michael Gilmartin
Christina Glass
Jim & Carol Glenn
Julia Goltz & Kent Larson
Nick & Mary Gonzales
David Goodwin
Art & Claudia Graham
Dr. Jeff Graham
Graham Construction
Kyle & Samantha Gray
Vicky Green
Green Gable Children’s Center
Stacy Gregory
Kathleen Grier
Mel & Debbie Haberman
Todd & Sue Hagen
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March 2016
Honor Roll of School Donors October 16, 2015 – March 10, 2016
Teigen and friends at Woodridge
Elementary contributing to
their schools penny drive.
Robert & Beverly Hagseth
Martha Hakala
Connie Hakola
Robert & Erica Hallock
Amber Hannawalt
Dr. Jon & Molly Harding
Greggory & Abigail Hare
Martin & Sheri Hare
Susan & Vern Hare
Nelda Harghzie
Joseph & Sharon Harkrader
Judy Harris
Sterling Haskins
John & Nadine Hawley
Hearn Bros. Printing, Inc.
Rich & Carol Hendershot
Marilyn Henderson
Jean Hendrikson
Dean & Donna Hepper
Michael Herzog
Buzz & Cathy Heston
A Higdon DVM & K Bay
Robert & Barbara Higgins
Walter & Marilyn Highberg
Ronald Hink
Daniel & Marilyn Hoffman
Genia Hoffman
Steve & Susan Hogue
Hoiness Family Foundation
Cheryl Holman
Hotstart Inc.
Michael R. Hunt
Christopher & Janine Hyde
Jim Hydzik & Simmi
Bath-Hydzik
Rich & Karla Hydzik
Richard & Nancy Hydzik
Inland Northwest Bank
Inspirus Credit Union
Carrie Irmer
Itron
Micki Jacobs
Harriett & Lloyd Jacobson
Melanie Jeffery
Gary Jespersen
Nancy Jewett
Jim & Bev Johnson
Joan Marquerite Johnson
Phillip & Teresa Jones
Amy Juran
Alex Kane
Kappa Delta Sorority
Gene Karjalahti
Larry & Joanna Kiewert
Gary & Diane King
Patricia Kingsbury
Richard & Margaret Kirstein
Mike & Debbie Kirwin
Peter & Joann Klager
Kevin & Stacey Klim
James & Victoria Knapp
Knights of Columbus -St. Thomas More Parish
Jacob Kratt
Georgia Krueger
Shelly & Jeff Kuney
Rodney Kuntz
Paul & Colleen Kutz
Ladies of FREON Guild
Milton & Ann Langlois
Eleanor Law
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries,
High Mountain Sales, Inc.
Clare League
Richard & Bobbie League
Stuart & Kelly Lee
T.W. & Vicki Liljenberg
Jeremy & Eileen Link
Shadle North Lions Club
Marty & David Lisaius
Melodie & Robert Little
Kathy & James Lloyd
Local Union No. 73
Intnl. Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers
Lorraine Loeffler
Dr. Stephen Luber &
Lorie Luber
Daniel & Lorraine Lucas
Romel & Susan Mackelprang
Meghan & Michael MacOmber
Mallon Place, Inc.
Stan Malnar
Paul & Janet Mann
Antoinette Mantese
Mark Martin
Dan & Anna Martinez
Randy & Kathy Maurer
Tom & Teresa McCabe
Carol McClain
Carson & Jessica Ann McComas
Matthew McCoy
David McGann
Margaret McGilvray
Julia McIntyre
T HA N K Y O U T O A L L O F O U R A U C T I O N GU E S T S !
WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE RAISED
OVER $200,000 AT THIS YEAR’S
35TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA AND AUCTION
SPOKANE GUILDS’ SCHOOL
& NEUROMUSCULAR CENTER
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March 2016
Honor Roll of School Donors October 16, 2015 – March 10, 2016
William & Mary McKay
K. Russell & Teresa McKellips
Brian Rodgers &
Cathy McMorris-Rodgers
Madania Mercer
Merck Foundation
Barbara Merkel
Jean Merrill
Linda Meyer
Alan & Roberta Meyers
Dave Michaud
Korin & Dan Michielli
Chrissy Middendorp
Margaret Miller
Mitchell’s Harvest Foods
Maureen & Ernest Moehle
Lorraine Monprode
Philip Monroe M.D. &
Janielle Monroe
Sandra & Michael Moore
Terry Moore
Dan & Sherry Morgan
Sue Morris
Ted & Barbara Morse
Jessica Mott
The Mustard Seed Asian Cafe
Patricia Marie Myers
Mary Naber
Carol Nedved
Monte & Carolyn Nesbitt
Adrian & Wanda Nichols
Scott Nichols
Henry Nodal Jr. &
Shawn Butler Nodal
Jim & Nikie Noldin
Northwest Farm Credit Services
Geoffrey & Robyn Norwood
Dr. William & Irene Norwood
Heather & Rob Notske
Logan Notske
NOVA Contract Interiors, LLC
David Olmsted
Chris & Jean Olney
Gene & Judy Olsen
James & Barbara Olson
Loren Olson
John & Kathy Olsufka
Onions, Inc.
Hal & Anne-Marie Ophus
Loraine Orness
Bruce & Debbie Oscarson
Katie Owens
S.J. Owens
Emily Pape
Parkway Auto Center
Margaret Patterson
Pat Patterson
Heidi & Gary Paul
Netia Pederson
Bitsy Peffer
PEMCO Insurance Company
Lois Penick
Personalized Dog Grooming
Shirlee Personeus
Richard & Kristie Pfarr
Cindy Phillips
Mike & Carmen Piccolo
Chuck & Donna Pierce
Katie Poore
Pat & Ellen Presley
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church Women
Gregg & Barb Pryde
Kelly & Patti Pryor
Tom & Wendy Putman
Steve & Gail Quaid
Adelaide & Red Quebodeaux
R.S. Properties
Jordan Rabe
John McKinnon &
Maureen Rager-McKinnon
Lynn Rawlins
Jack & Linda Reber
Al & Kathy Redman
Maggie Reisenauer
Donna Riggers
Congratulations
Graduates
Congratulations and Happy Birthday to our most recent graduates. Many of you
celebrated your third birthdays and other were no longer in need of SGS&NMC
services. Our hope is that you will each go on to accomplish, achieve, triumph, and
fulfill your every dream.
February
November
December
Kiera R.
Payten L.
Jenna R.
Ryder L.
Wyatt S.
Gavin H.
Haylee M.
Jonathan C.
Parker H.
Chance H.
Enzo F.
Zaebranna F.
Tenton D.
Luke A.
Malaya B.
Jayden G.
John O.
Alec H.
Gavin W.
Larry B.
Leo C.
Greyson W.
Penelope R.
Cruz S.
Kai‛Leigh S.
Gabriel H.
Trenton J.
Jackson H.
Corbyn J.
Greysyn W.
January
March
Aubrey E.
Mason M.
Patrick
Harvey S.
Levi R.
Aliyah J.
Mr. & Mrs. Riley
Leonard & Evelyn Riley
Lois Robertson
Chuck & Shirley Rodman
Martin & Genn Rollins
Charles Romanick
Jack Rosenbaum
Spokane East Rotary
Spokane #21 Downtown Rotary
Alan & Suzanne Rubens
William Ryan
Sadir Khan Grotto
J. Douglas & Jennifer Sargent
Joan Schauerman
Mildred Scheel
Margaret Schmick
Cochrane and Co. employees
delivering toys to SGS students
Elizabeth Schoedel &
Paul Cornelius
James & Nancy Schrack
Karen Schultz
Kent & Deborah Schultz
Ken & Linda Schwartz
Dennis Trainor &
Karla Sconiers
Screen Tek, Inc.
Donna Scripture
Lorus & Judy Scrupps
Ken & Mary Secrest
Peggy Self
Sensory Goods
Seven2
Dr. Ron & Margaret Shapiro
Pamela Sheldon &
Tracy Goldrick
Shell Oil Company
Foundation Matching Gifts
Jennifer Sherick
Mary Sherwood
Brandon & Audrey Shinneman
Jerry & Juli Shogan
Jim & Jody Shogan
Joe & Maureen Shogan
Kevin & Angela Shope
Jeff & Jessica Silvernail
Julie Skok
Butch & Barbara Slaughter
Sleep Dentistry of Spokane
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March 2016
Honor Roll of School Donors October 16, 2015 – March 10, 2016
Bob & Joyce Sleeth
Christine Smith
Scott & Delena Smith
Sandra Smith
Chris & Sydnee Snowden
Lee Sonderman
Tawni Spargur
Spokane Art Frame Services LLC
Spokane Building Owners
and Managers Association
Spokane Chapter, No. 163, O.E.S.
Spokane House of Hose
Spokane Pro Care, Inc.
Spokane Treatment and
Recovery Services
Greg & Carol Springs
Nancy Stachofsky
Dennis & Karen Sterner
Charles & Ann Stone
Jean & Ron Stover
Tim & Debbie Stulc
Carl & Mary Sturm
Monica Stutz
Aaron & April Sweatt
John & Sheelagh Sweitzer
Gregory Sypolt
Lyne Taggart
Target
Testcomm, LLC
The Bank of America
Charitable Foundation
The Boeing Company Gift
Match / BPAC Program
The Feyh Living Trust
Steve & Patti Thomas
Timothy & Lauren Thomas
Mike & Linda Thompson
Philip & Colleen Thompson
Eileen Thorpe
Thrivent Financial
Kellie Jo Timberlake
Melissa & James Tipke
Marveli Tolman
Tim Tomko
Travelers Community Connections
Matching Gifts Program
Truist Credit
Ken Turnbull
Maria Umbach
Dr. Jack & Uta Valpey
Don & Carolyn Van Leuven
Suzanne Van Woerkom
Vandervert Construction, Inc.
Vandervert Hospitality, Inc.
Johnny & Jodi Varecha
Jamison & Jennifer Wagner
Steve & Jan Waite
Amber Walker
Walker Construction
Anita Wallen
WATER for Africa
c/o Dr. Susan Boysen
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Watson
Ryan & Jenn Watson
Deb Watts
Robert & Suzanne Weathers
Carole & Gerald Williams
Joan Williams
Dr. Michael & Nancy Williams
Tom & Joyce Williams
Williams Valley Grange
Wilson Trust, c/o Carol Wilson
John & Barbara Wodynski
Larry Wohl & Steven Wohl
Erma Wood
Jim & Karen Woodworth
Lawrence & Mary Wright
Yoke’s Foods
Zip’s Drive-In--North Monroe
Zip’s Northwest Inc.
William F. Zobrist, III
John & Tomie Lee Zuchetto
Central Valley High School student, Connor, spending time in the classroom
Joseph & Sarah Webb
Lyle & Marilyn Webber
John & Joan Weekes
Mike & Sharon Weir
Wells Fargo Foundation
Patricia Werle
Jay & Debbie Wernz
Noel & Cathie Wescombe
Donald & Rita Wessels
Tom & Kristy Wessels
Tony Wessels
Donna & Jerry Whalen
Vernon L. White &
Corene McMorris
Brook & Lanee Willardsen
Bill & Carole Zuppe
HONORARIUMS
Violet Abernathy
Steve & Peggy Colvin
Ryland T. Anderson
Martin & Sheri Hare
Blake M. Arnold
James & Patricia Lanker
Carrie Beitzel
Susan Weber
William Bouten
Inland Northwest
Community Foundation
Dick M. & Dr. Susan Boysen
Dr. Johnny & Barbara Cox
Colton J. Brazington
Larue & Jeremy Drager
Gabrielle Cassels
Deanna Scott &
Randy Koster
James A. Conway
Catherine & Henry Worden
Eily L. Dayton
Lisa Baker
Hal & Vicki Dixon
Darcy Dixon
Aylish Eaton
Josh Jensen
Dan & Jan Fall and Family
Dan & Patsy Fall
Aiden Fitzgerald
Darleen Fitzgerald
Molly Gamber
Linda Ashlock
Charlotte Hare
Martin & Sheri Hare
Carol, Rich, and Scott
Hendershot
Susan & David Fegley
Carol M. Hendershot
Joan Miller
Noah M. Hoppe
Connie Girard
Chance K. Huntoon
Terri Aungst
Gary & Bobbie Ellerbeck
Makenna S. Johnson
Sheila Lozano
Michael Kirstein
Richard & Margaret
Kirstein
Jackson Klim
Ed & Ann Klim
Mica Kropidlowski
Tesha Kropidlowski
Addison L. Magee
Thomas & Helen Haney
Austin McKenzie
Ginger McKenzie
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March 2016
Honor Roll of School Donors October 16, 2015 – March 10, 2016
Dave Michaud
Carol Hollar
Sandi Moore
Lela Bryant
Sophia K. Munter
Sandra Knuttgen
Makenna Nepean
Steve & Pam Nepean
Julia Notske
Heather & Rob Notske
Logan Notske
Heather & Rob Notske
Ethan Oscarson
KayCee Brennick
Lindsey Overlie
Cindy Phillips
Ann Pirttima
Alice Jones
Zackery Prowell
Laura Hansen
Donna M. Riggers
Annemarie Wineman
Cole Rodgers
Vernon L. White &
Corene McMorris
Cruz L. Salquist
Lawrence & Jetty Carrick
Brandon M. Schuller
Richard & Eileen Teichert
Joe Seefried
Lowell & Barbara Barr
SGS Graduates
Karl & Trina Schmid
Robbie Shogan
Col. J Stephen Russell, Ret &
Capt. Sharon Russell, USAR
John T. Sinsel
John & Tammi Sinsel
Michael Stephens
Phil & Judy Stephens
Charlie Sweatt
Melissa & Greg Juran
Andrea Swenson
Mark & Marsha Swenson
The Bus Riders
Michael & Kathy Hartman
Thomas Family
Elaine Tyrie
Tracy Tiller
Becky Tiller
Steve White
Denny & Genia Denholm
Joan Williams
Dale & Kathryn Larsen
Kyan Clifford
Shirley Steele
Jennifer Colliton
Sherry Colliton
Jim Cox
Charles & Sharon Cox
Autumn G. Crawford
Michele & Tom Crawford
General Manager, Jerry Bick, and his sales team at AutoNation Subaru worked
hard to generate funds for SGSF during their “Share the Love” campaign.
MEMORIALS
Joshua Batchelder
Janet Guest
Brandon T. Bird
Hal & LaDonna Moore
Ethel Pat Black
Ethel Pat Black
Julius B. Bosold
Dan & Patsy Fall
Robert John Boysen
Richard Mark Boysen
Dolores Boysen
Dr. Tom & Wendy Boysen
Bob & Barbara Forth
Cyril J. Boysen
Bob & Barbara Forth
John F. Boysen
Bill & Dolores Schmalz
Rose E. Boysen
Bill & Dolores Schmalz
Jackie Butcher
Tonette Lazanis
Sunshine Fund East
Valley High School
Kim F. Cuff
Dan & Patsy Fall
Theodore Czechowski
Virginia Czechowski
Ronny Diggle
Joe & Maureen Shogan
Carl Forth
Bob & Barbara Forth
Joan Forth
Bob & Barbara Forth
The Geier Family
Sandra Geier
Audrey Gifford
David Goodwin
Sandra K. Goben
John & Tammi Sinsel
Betty J. Good
Dr. Terrance &
Cordelia Brown
Colin Hart
John & Beth Hart
Carolyn Hinman
Dr. Darl Vander Linden &
Shirley Carlson
Leo Keller
Walter Kieckbusch
Michael P. Kostecka
Mt. Spokane High School &
Mountainside Middle School
Albert &
Bernadetta Toutant
Louise & Tella
Gloria Smith
Lola Masters
Don & Jan Young
Jackson W. Messerschmidt
Vonnie &
Kris Messerschmidt
Ingeborg Miller
Carol Ann & Ozzie Miller
Morgan Mollberg
Charlie &
Anne-Marie Hoppe
Anna T. Olsen
Carol Ann & Ozzie Miller
Patricia Rager
Marilyn Henderson
Ed Redinger
Mary Ann Eicher
Eleanor C. Richards
Gloria Smith
The Rileys, Harts, Richardsons,
Arivsh, all aunts & uncles,
and our fallen soldiers
Maureen Riley & Tony Wiggins
Kathleen Rouse
Vicki Dunn
Shirley Schoenberger
Schoenberger Living Trust
Alice A. Sprenger
William Sprenger
Billy Stevens
Ted & Marilyn Stevens
Harry Swanson
Kay Anderson
Arlene Town
Paul Town
Ward and Julie
Sandra Geier
Lily Winant
Bill & Sandy Winant
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March 2016
Honor Roll of Foundation Donors October 16, 2015 – March 10, 2016
Contributors to the
Foundation
Anonymous (3)
Gayle Adams
Adams Elementary
Alaska Airlines
All Saints Middle School
Alpha Nu Chapter
Jerry & Judy Altig
Edgar Arroyo
Gail Atherley
Avalon Care Center
Rachelle Barton
Mary Helen & Bob Black
Bryan & Lisa Brock
Mark & Cynthia Brower
Brownstone Work Release
Mike Brunett
Bryant/TEC
Madeline Buescher
Kari Bug Wiltse
Dale Burgeson
Heather Carling-Smith
Tim Cassels
Centennial Middle School
Central Valley Kindergarten Center
Foster & Brenda Chase
Chase Middle School
Cheney Federal Credit Union
Marsha Christenson
Eric & Teresa Conway
Dale & Freda Cooper
David & Cherie Crouse
Tina Culp
Bryce Currie
Donald & Pat Davis
Deer Park High School
Design Spike, Inc.
Heidi Dullanty
Andrew Dyson
Eagle Peak School
Eastern State Hospital Rehab Dept
Eastern Washington
University Athletic Dept.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Timothy & Mary Everson
Dan & Patsy Fall
Doug & Oweta Floyd
Franklin Elementary
Kenneth & Dr. Cecilia Fry
Congratulations to the following members of the SGS&NMC staff who
celebrated anniversaries during the months of August, September, and
October. Your commitment to the Spokane Guilds’ School children and
their families is inspirational.
Nov.21
Nov.27
Jan. 6
Jan. 15
Feb. 1
Mar. 1
Mar. 7
Mar.14
Mar.16
Mar.30
Dick Boysen, Executive Director
Nikie Noldin, Speech Language Pathologist
Lindsay Tucker, Staff Nurse
Monique Fisher, Occupational Therapist
Kathy Yates, Billing Agent
Carol Hendershot, Physical Therapist
Marilyn Henderson, Program Coordinator
Steve White, Maintenance Manager
Cheryl Morgan, Physical Therapist
Dr. Matt Thompson, Medical Director
Wayne Funk
Michael & Linda Geraghty
Jim & Carol Glenn
Julia Goltz & Kent Larson
David Goodwin
Allen Greening
Greenstone Foundation
Rotary 21 member, Pete Chichester, gets
hugs from Sawyer during a recent visit.
Toni Habegger
Hamblen Elementary
Havermale Alternative Center
Marilyn Henderson
Dean & Donna Hepper
Robert & Barbara Higgins
Linda Honn
Bill & Debbie Hyslop
Jefferson Elementary
Sarah Jess
Olivia Johnstone
Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority
Peter Karlsten
Frances Knokey
Michael Koch
Shelly & Jeff Kuney
Douglas Landa
Gregg & Jill Larson
Eleanor Law
Aaron Lawton
Raymond & Caryl Lawton
Lewis & Clark High School
Liberty Lake Athletic Club
Bobby & Barbara Lock
Longfellow Elementary
Justin & Jeanette Lundgren
Nancy Lutchendorf
Bob & Elinor Magnuson
McDonald Elementary
Brian & Carolynn McNaughton
Rick Melanson
Jerry & Judy Mertens
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Ted & Barbara Morse
Howard & Cheryl Nelson
38 years
26 years
2 years
2 years
27 years
26 years
39 years
5 years
24 years
1 year
Monte & Carolyn Nesbitt
North Central High School
Northwest Christian School
Geoffrey & Robyn Norwood
Heather & Rob Notske
PEMCO Foundation
Paddy Poland
James & Leta Qualls
Morgan T. Reel
Lois Richards
Rick’s Kar Korner
River Ridge Hardware
Rockwood Bakery
Roosevelt Elementary
Saint George’s Upper School
Salnave Elementary
Shadle Park High School
Jerry & Lois Sheffels
Sheridan Elementary
Mary Sherwood
Karen Stratton
We apologize if your name is
missing from the Honor Roll.
Please call the SGS&NMC
Development Office to report
any errors or omissions.
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Honor Roll of Foundation Donors October 16, 2015 – March 10, 2016
Cars for Charity is an easy way for you
to help the SGS&NMC kids. Donating an
unneeded vehicle creates cash to help fund the
operation of the SGS&NMC, thereby helping
local kids with developmental disabilities and
their families. Thanks to the many generous
donors who designate the SGS&NMC when
donating vehicles! The following individuals made
donations during the months of October 16, 2015 –
March 10, 2016
Mike Jones
Jason Remington
Ronald Johnson
Sunset Elementary
Tammy & Justin Sweeney
Mike & Linda Thompson
Philip & Colleen Thompson
Travelers Community Connections
Matching Gifts Program
U.S. Bank Foundation
University Elementary
University High School
John & Erna Vinje
Red & Debbie Weiler
John & F Louise Weimer
Carole & Gerald Williams
Williams Valley Grange
Windsor Elementary
Sue Wolford
Woodridge Elementary
Honorarium
Carol Chipman
Dick & Carol Wendle
Brian Gately
Ed & Helen Gately
Joshua Henderson
Anonymous
Noah M. Hoppe
Anonymous
Mica Kropidlowski
Anonymous
Shelby Miltner
Anonymous
Julia Notske
Anonymous
Heather & Rob Notske
Logan Notske
Heather & Rob Notske
Nathan Schillereff
Sara Duggin
Hobbs A. Smith
Eric & Mery Smith
Sam Thompson
Richard & Bobbie League
Coen M. Tucker
Ryan & Lindsay Tucker
Meagan Varecha
Anonymous
Stephanie Zobrist
William F. Zobrist, III
Memorials
Kiera
Doug & Oweta Floyd
Julius B. Bosold
Dan & Patsy Fall
Robert John Boysen
Richard Mark Boysen
Myrtle Criswell
Gene & Doreen Criswell
Orman Day
Gene & Doreen Criswell
Zorre L. Dearborn
Dr. Ed & Faris Charbonneau
Hilde Hink
Jim & Nikie Noldin
Louise Homer
Doug & Oweta Floyd
Willis R. Homer
Doug & Oweta Floyd
Lucille Jacobson
Gene & Doreen Criswell
Judith Desmond Little
Bill & Charlotte Desmond
Harry E. McClelland
Dr. Ed & Faris Charbonneau
Richard Shober
Dr. Ed & Faris Charbonneau
Sam Thompson
Robert & Alma Jean Avery
Marianne Becker
Richard Mark Boysen
John Britt
Chuck E. Cheese's
Jim Clawson
Roger & Miriam Devaney
Ennis Furniture Company
DBA Ennis Drexel Heritage
Randy Fewell
Betyy Hartwig
Marilyn Henderson
Robert & Lois Iller
Inland Northwest Bank
Richard & Sharon Kerber
Richard & Bobbie League
Tom & Judy Lux
Anastasia Martinez
Clark Meinert
Gary & Lorraine Myers
Karon Nafziger
Nathan & Bonnie Narrance
Monte & Carolyn Nesbitt
Tony Nielsen
Vern & Sylvia Page
Bev Reed
Larry Rider
Spokane Aurora
Northwest Rotary
Sam Thompson (cont.)
Jim & Karen Schindler
Bryon Schlosser
Stephen G Dashiell PS
Robert Stripsky
Virgil Thompson
Vandervert Hospitality, Inc.
Joan Williams
Roger Wilson
Emma Wasson
Sister Patricia Wasson,
SNJM
Benjamin J. Wasson
Sister Patricia Wasson,
SNJM
Dick Boysen, Swoop, Tammy Sweemey,
and EWU Athletic Director, Bill Chaves
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Leaving a Legacy:
By Melodie Little
Building a solid future for the children of tomorrow
S
adir Khan Grotto members
are cherished friends of
the Spokane Guilds’ School
& Neuromuscular Center.
This generous group has provided
annual gifts totaling $161,000 over
the past 34 years. The funding
helped the Guilds’ School provide
equipment and services that changed
the lives of thousands of children with
developmental disabilities and delays.
“We do a lot to help children.
That is our main focus,” said Tom
Upchurch, District Deputy of the
Supreme Council, which includes Sadir
Khan Grotto, in Spokane County, and
Hussan Grotto in Great Falls, Mont.
Arthur Putnam, Sadir Khan
Grotto chaplain and group member
since 1973, said watching kids
who received help grow up and
graduate from high school holds
a special place in his heart.
“Being able to talk to the
children we’ve helped means a
lot,” Art said. “It always makes us
feel good when we help people.”
Sadir Khan Grotto’s all-in
support of the Guilds’ School
includes members helping out with
special mailings, attending and
volunteering for fundraisers and
serving as board members. Tom’s
own mother, Elberta (Upchurch)
Manolis, was a dedicated Guilds’
School volunteer many years ago.
Sadir Khan Grotto’s commitment
to children began when the group
operated a nonprofit home for children
with cerebral palsy. When it became
too expensive to operate because of
increasing government requirements,
they sold the home and used the
proceeds to fund two foundations.
The Grotto Foundation and the
Good Fellows Foundation donate
funds to charities that provide children
with developmental disabilities with
needed therapy services, special
education, orthopedic and dental care
and more. Funding is also provided
so that grottos in Spokane, Tacoma,
Great Falls and Portland can support
charities that provide a broad range of
services for both children and adults.
The group even provides wheelchair
ramps for children and adults in need.
Art said the group first learned
need. Their ongoing support has
been deeply appreciated, he said.
“Sadir Khan Grotto members
have a great love of the Guilds’
School because of their own mission
of assisting children with cerebral
palsy and other developmental
disabilities,” Dick said, adding that
individual members of Sadir Khan
Grotto have had a big influence on
him over the years offering insightful
Tom Upchurch and Tom Hart of Sadir Khan Grotto recently presented Dick Boysen with a $7,500 gift.
about the Guilds’ School when
their banker recommended it as a
candidate for funding. That led to a
long and meaningful relationship.
Dick Boysen, executive director
of the Spokane Guilds’ School, said
Sadir Khan Grotto came on board at
a time when there was a shortfall in
government funding and increasing
advice on different matters.
Art said the Sadir Khan Grotto
group numbered more than 150
when he started and now there are
about 60 members. The good-natured
group has social activities on top of
its philanthropic work and is always
looking for new people to join
Art said, “It’s a fun group to
belong to.”
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Child Profile... Meet Katana
By Melodie Little
Katana weighed less than
two pounds when she was born
prematurely and entered the
world fighting for her life.
After 141 days in the neonatal
intensive care unit, Katana arrived
home weighing just over 9 pounds
and needing to rely on a feeding
tube and breathing machine.
“I worried every night,” recalls
her mother, Samantha Hoots.
Today Katana is hitting milestone
after milestone after a year and a
half of receiving early intervention
therapy services through the
Spokane Guilds’ School.
“She started crawling in late
summer and now she’s a pro at it,”
said her proud mom who credits
the Guilds’ School’s talented
therapists for many of Katana’s
major developmental strides.
The journey from being a
fragile baby who was behind
developmentally to becoming a
thriving child eager to explore
the world began when Spokane
Guilds’ School started providing
in-home therapy services
right after Katana arrived
home from the hospital.
An initial assessment found
that although Katana was
chronologically 6 months old,
her muscles were weak and she
tested at the level of a onemonth old developmentally.
Plus, Katana refused to drink
from a bottle, prolonging the
need for a feeding tube.
Guilds’ School’s therapists taught
Katana to drink from a sipping cup,
for nourishment and hydration, and
worked on exercises to strengthen
her muscles. The personalized
combination of physical,
occupational and speech therapy
and special education sparked a
wave of early child development.
Now therapists are helping
Katana learn to walk and the
inquisitive little girl is using
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furniture and walls to pull
herself up and take steps.
Katana loves playing with slides,
cars and balls. She is becoming
more social and will enter a
toddler group soon. Katana’s
language skills have blossomed
and Samantha is eager to hear
what her daughter has to say.
“Words can’t even explain
how grateful I am to all the
people she has worked with
at the Guilds’ School. I can’t
believe how far she has come!”