Internationally Acclaimed Artist Nancy Noel Holds Fund Raiser for

Home News
Winter 2013
a publication of
Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, Inc.
Leading the Way in Indiana with the Teaching Family Model
Internationally Acclaimed Artist Nancy Noel
Holds Fund Raiser for Children’s Home
Vicki Gans, Elletsville, is a
former resident of the Home
and attended Masquerade on
Main. “I love the Home and
Nancy Noel inspires me. That’s
why I came to the party,” she
added. As you can see, Vicki
came dressed as Dorothy from
the Wizard of Oz and brought
Toto, too! Toto is actually her
beloved dog named Fiona! We
are very proud of Vicki.
The second annual “Masquerade on Main” was held on
October 26 at Nancy Noel’s gallery and restaurant in Zionsville.
A portion of the proceeds benefited the Home, thanks to
Nancy’s passion for helping children. More than 125 people
were in attendance and costumes ranged from Wizard of Oz
characters to British royalty.
According to Rich Lapinski, Executive Director, “We were
truly honored that Nancy came to our campus and became
so interested in helping the youth. She genuinely cares about
the well being of the boys and girls we serve. We are very
appreciative to Nancy and her wonderful staff for putting on
such a great event.”
Not only does Nancy have an interest in helping the
Home, but she supports the N.A. Noel Preschool on the island
of Rusinga in Kenya.
Here’s an idea for a great day. Come and tour Indiana
United Methodist Children’s Home and then drive a short
distance to Nancy’s studio in Zionsville called The Sanctuary.
While visiting the gallery, you can also have a delicious lunch in
her restaurant called, Colours, located at 75 North Main Street.
The Home is grateful to artist and philanthropist Nancy Noel for sponsoring
Masquerade on Main. Pictured in their Halloween costumes are: Rich
Lapinski, the Home’s Executive Director; Sherman Burdette, Fox 59 Reporter;
Janelle Morrison, MADD Media Solutions and Nancy Noel with her little
dog, Matisse, a.k.a. Maddie.
Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home has a
fascinating history. Over the next several months, we will
be featuring vignettes and photos about our earliest days
as an orphanage. A written history by B.D. Beck references
October 19, 1915, as the date where 46 orphans moved into
a Victorian home in Greencastle, Indiana. This began the
Indiana Methodist Episcopal Children’s Home.
In 1924, the Home outgrew the Greencastle facility and
relocated to Lebanon. This historical picture was taken on
August 28, 1924 and features the children on their very first
day in Lebanon. As you can see, they were allowed to bring
their beloved dog, Laddie.
Located on the original 17 acres, the Home is one of the
oldest youth agencies in Indiana. If you would like to learn
more about our history and services to youth, please contact
Susan Bennett, Director of Public Relations at 765-482-5900
or send e-mail inquiries to [email protected]
Why is Patricia Smiling?
Patricia is smiling for several reasons. First and
foremost, she successfully completed the treatment program
at Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home and is on her
way to Austin, Texas to become an office manager.
She also reached a very important goal. Patricia recently
received her first driver’s license. And, thanks to the Home’s
successful vehicle donation program, the Home was able to
give Patricia her first car.
Patricia feels good about her new independence. She
said, “I have a good feeling about my life now. I can’t wait to
see what’s ahead for me in Texas. I would like to say thank you
to the Home’s caring staff and to the nice people who donate
their cars.”
Patricia is all smiles as she receives the keys to her first car. Rich Lapinski, Amy
Davis and Bud Milner congratulate Patricia on her many accomplishments.
Meet the Home’s
Teaching Staff
One of the greatest assets at the Home is the on-grounds
school. According to Principal Jim Stuart, “This is one of the
best starts of a school year that we have ever had at the school.
I am very proud of our students and dedicated teachers.”
The 2012-2013 school staff include (first row, left to right): Angie Brown, Dean
of Students; Manelle Spidel, Dean of Students Assistant; Christina Darnell,
educational volunteer and Kelli McQueen, teacher. Second row: Jim Stuart,
Principal, Scott Carlisle, Jamie Hamman, Andrew Fischer and Jackie Morris,
all on the teaching staff.
Here’s a thought….
Your will can be a testimony to your faith. Your will can also leave a lasting legacy with Indiana United Methodist
Children’s Home. For more information, contact Suzanne Killen, Director of Development at 765-482-5900, ext. 106
or send e-mail inquiries to [email protected].
Teaching Family
Assistants
Earn Professional
Certification
Congratulations to Dwayne Voth and Stacy Youngblood!
They recently earned their Professional Certification in the
Teaching Family Model. Both have done an outstanding job
working with our girls and boys in the Teaching Family Model.
The model is evidence based and teaches youth social,
academic and independent living skills. Family Teachers
model Christian, family and personal values in a home-like
environment.
Three New Levels
of Giving Added
to Auxiliary
Membership
Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home is
fortunate to have an active Auxiliary. Today, hundreds of
individuals from across the state make up the Auxiliary.
Auxiliary members also help interpret the Home’s
mission to churches in their local area.
This past October, the Auxiliary Executive
Committee voted to establish three more levels of
giving. We hope you will prayerfully consider one of
these new ways of giving.
Angel. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 Lifetime
*Apostle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 Yearly
*Servant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Yearly
*Disciple. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Yearly
Ambassador. . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Yearly
Advocate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Yearly
Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Yearly
Friend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 Yearly
*Denotes new level
Pictured from left to right are: Rich Lapinski, Executive Director/CEO; Dwayne
Voth, Family Teaching Assistant; Stacy Youngblood, Family Teaching Assistant;
Michelle Lahnen, Residential Supervisor; Amy Davis, Evaluator/Trainer/ Child
Right’s Officer; Cristy Schlientz, President of Innovative Teaching Systems and
Bud Milner, Director of Residential Services.
Auxiliary members from across the state care deeply about the youth at
the Home. We hope you will join the Auxiliary and ask your friends and
family to become members, too. Our goal is to have members in every
county in Indiana. We still have 40 more counties to go.
With the addition of different levels of giving,
the Auxiliary has been able to raise more funding for
projects. Auxiliary gifts typically help fund the following
projects that directly benefit the boys and girls: flu
inoculations, orthodontia needs, transportation for
home visits, school portraits, educational supplies,
recreational equipment, vehicle replacements and
furnishings for the new Teaching Family homes. During
2013, the Auxiliary helped purchase four comfortable
rocking chairs for each home. According to therapist
Jeanne Myers, “Many of our youth were never rocked
as babies and even as teenagers, rocking in a chair can
be very self soothing and calming. These chairs will be
very therapeutic for our youth.”
Joining the Auxiliary at any level is easy to
do. Simply send a note to Indiana United Methodist
Children’s Home along with your gift. Please make sure
to include your name, address and phone number on
the correspondence.
Thank you for your continued interest in the boys
and girls at Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home.
We appreciate you!
Indiana United
Methodist
Children’s Home, Inc.
Leading the Way in Indiana
with the Family Teaching Model
515 West Camp Street
P.O. Box 747
Lebanon, Indiana
46052-0747
Phone 765-482-5900
www.iumch.org
e-mail [email protected]
Richard A. Lapinski, MS
Executive Director/CEO
Our Greatest
Christmas Needs
The Home is grateful to the many churches and organizations
that provide Christmas gifts for our youth each year. As
Christmas is fast approaching, we are in need of monetary
donations and gift cards. If you are interested in making a
Christmas gift, simply use the enclosed envelope and write
“Christmas” on your check memo or somewhere on
the remittance envelope. In addition, gift cards
in any increments are needed for Walmart,
Penny’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, Panera
Bread, Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Applebees
and Olive Garden.
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year from our Home to your home.
Come and see us in 2014!
Robert S. “Bud” Milner, MS
Director of Residential Services
Suzanne Killen, CFRE
Director of Development
Susan D. Bennett, MA
Director of Public Relations
Board of
Trustees
Stuart Buttrick, Carmel
Lewis Davis, Zionsville
Jim Engledow, Carmel
IRA Charitable Rollover
Back Again
Taxpayers may use IRA funds to make gifts to charity without having those
funds treated as taxable distributions for federal income-tax purposes provided
they comply with certain requirements:
• The taxpayer is age 70½ or older at the time of the gift.
• The transfer is made directly from the IRA account to charity by the IRA
custodian or trustee.
• The account holder cannot receive any continuing interest in or benefit
from the funds – that is, they cannot be used for gift annuities, charitable
remainder trusts, or other kinds of “life income” gifts.
One of the best benefits of this provision is that qualifying distributions can
count toward the taxpayer’s required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
Please check with your financial advisor before making any decisions.
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Bill Kirchoff, Plainfield
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William Sigman, Indianapolis
Keith Smith, Indianapolis
Larna Spearman, Indianapolis
Morris Thomas, Carmel
William Todd, Nashville
Attention Amazon
Shoppers
An easy way to help Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home is to go
shopping at Amazon. Simply log on to our website at www.iumch.org. Click on
the Amazon icon at the bottom of the page and start shopping. When using this
method through our website, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase
to the Home.
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