Newsletter.April.May2015

APRIL/MAY 2015
2014-2015
Board of Directors
Darla Fain-Reed
President
Pat Levy
Vice President
Judy Smithmyer
Secretary
Wilmot (Bill) Jones
Treasurer
Donna Steele
Past President
Advocacy & Programs
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Saturday, June 13, 2015
6:00pm – 9:00pm
New Bridge Bank Park
Home of the Grasshoppers
Directors
Jamey Gaddy
F. Virginia Grimes
Robert Hickling
Theresa Lee
Donna McCormick
Gretchen Robinson
Ila Rosenthal
Two Director positions are
currently open.
Vision Statement
The Arc of Greensboro is
committed to identifying and
securing life-long opportunities for children and adults
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Through advocacy, services,
programs and education, The
Arc supports individuals and
their families in choosing
options that lead to productive
and satisfying lives.
Join us for this exciting new event, featuring our very own dancing with the
“stars” of Greensboro. Dance competition with Mayor Nancy Vaughan,
Olympic Gold Medalist Joey Cheek, A & T Head Football Coach, Rod
Broadway, Meghann Mollerus from WFMY Channel 2.
Special guest Emcee: Julie Luck
Cast your vote online for your favorite dancing couple! The couple who
generates the highest $$$ in donations will be the winners of the competition.
Dancing at the baseball diamond
Buffet Dinner
Cash Bar
Silent Auction
Casual attire
Tickets may be purchased online:
www.dancingonthediamond.com
$35.00 per person
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Staff Members
Administrative
Linda Yurko
Executive Director
Maryann Kingsmill
Advancement Director
Bridget Watson
Director Vocational
Program
Marie Lewis
Accounting Manager
Lyndsay Champion
RemArcable CommUNITY
Coordinator
Jamie Rauschkolb
Program Support Specialist
Erica Madden
Billing &
QA Specialist
arcBARKS
Brooke Ward
arcBARKS Interim Dir.
It Happens Once a Year!
Annual Meeting
Date: May 19, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church
2715 Horse Pen Creek, Greensboro, N.C. 27410
Linda Yurko
Executive Director
Meet The Arc of NC’s Executive Director, John Nash
John will give a brief update on The Arc’s initiatives and legislative issues
Enjoy a delicious banquet dinner!
Visit & network with friends
Meet old & new board of directors
Congratulate award winners
Recognize special achievements
Bid farewell and show appreciation to outgoing board members
Visit our Market Place featuring Beyond The Canvas, arcBARKS & Able Earth Clay Creations
RSVP to Linda Yurko: 336-373-1076 or [email protected]
We had our NC Self Advocate Conference on March 28 th. The conference was co-hosted by The
Arc of Greensboro, High Point, Davidson County and Enrichment Center of Winston-Salem. It
was a huge success with over 160 attendees. It was titled ‘My Dreams, My Life’. Topics ranged from
Healthy Relationships, Staying Safe, Legal Aid, Independence through Technology and Home
Ownership. Self advocates from all around the state came together to learn, share and have fun.
The conference ended with dinner and dancing. Great times!
Anna Hoyt
Floor Manager
Vocational Services
Della Randolph
Employment Specialist
Stella Tomas
Employment Specialist
Alison Brubaker
Project Search Job Coach
Billie Jones
Project Search Job Coach
Friends enjoying the conference
Ginger receiving Outstanding
Achievement Award from Grey
Human Race is Saturday, April 18th at the Greensboro Coliseum. Please come out and run/walk for
The Arc of Greensboro. You can join our team or support us at :
http:/thehumanrace.kintera.org/thearcofgreensboro
The Gate City Tennis League generously included us as the benefitting charity at their
annual Tennis Luncheon this year which raised over $4,000 for The Arc!
Coordination Services
Chewuna Patterson
Community Guide
Mary Stalter
Community Guide Assistant
Associate Staff
Leah Isaac
Receptionist
Charles Boyd
Custodian
Christopher Armstrong
Custodian
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW BRIDE ERICA! Mrs. Mat Stanley.
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PROJECT SEARCH NEWS
Project SEARCH is an international business-led collaboration that enables young adults with
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to gain and maintain employment through
training and career exploration. The cornerstone of Project SEARCH is total
immersion in a large business. Students learn transferrable job skills through class time and
internships within a business during their senior year of high school. Project
Sherelle Bynam &
SEARCH is dedicated to work force development that benefits the individual,
LaToya Witherspoon
Brioanna Sanderson
community and workplace.
The Project SEARCH class of 2015 has learned marketable job skills in many different areas. The interns have
worked in housekeeping, landscaping, business office, dietary, laundry, nursing, preschool and a massage business. The students have worked both in and ouside the host business. Students are eligible for employment at
any point during their year at Project SEARCH. We are excited to announce that 5 of 7 interns have already
been hired! Project SEARCH at Guilford is a collaboration between The Arc of Greensboro, Friends Homes,
Sandhills Center, Vocational Rehabilitation and Guilford County Schools.
Ash Brewer
Housing 101: From Group Homes to Home Ownership
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church
314 Muirs Chapel Road
Greensboro, NC
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Light supper will be followed by seminar
Reservations by May 4th - [email protected] or
373-1076
Nicole Kiefer, Assistant Director of Housing Resources
for The Arc of North Carolina will present the range of
housing options available to people with I/DD in North
Carolina. This interactive workshop will explore a
variety of community based living options to help you
begin planning for the future.
Please bring your questions!!
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Custom Jewelry Making Classes
4000 Spring Garden St., Suite K
Tuesdays, May 5th— 26th
July 7th—28th
September 1st—29th
3:30pm—5:30pm
Using Silver, Brass & Gems learn how to create
necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings
$10 fee per class
(students will keep one item per session)
Students at our first class in March
We are excited about this new class series being offered by Kathryn Banks of KDI
Group, Custom Jewelry. The photo displays all the jewelry items students make by
hand. These classes are held at the KDI office and at the completion of each session
each student will select one item to take home. A jewelry show and sale is held each
month and students, their families and friends invited to attend. All other items will be
offered for sale through The Arc. Materials include Cabochon gems, silver plated and
gun metal brass. All materials and instruction provided by KDI jewelers. Sign up is in
advance by the month. Registration fee due with completed registration
.
————————————————————————————————————————————————————-Registration Form
Participant’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Name______________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone# _______________________________________ E-mail______________________________________________________
arcPrentice Class________ May 5th—May 26th —4 weeks = $40.00
Able Earth Clay ________ $12.00/day
Total Enclosed____________________Check______Credit Card#____________________________________________________
Exp. Date__________ CVV # ________ Signature_____________________________ ___________________________________
Return form with payment to: The Arc of Greensboro, 14 Oak Branch Drive, Suite B, Greensboro, NC 27407 by Feb. 1, 2015
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RemArcable CommUNITY
Located inside The Creative Center
900 16TH STREET
THIRD FLOOR — STUDIO 309
GREENSBORO, N.C. 27407
Able Earth Clay Classes !
$12.00 per day
Items will be sold in markets, craft shows and local shops in the
Greensboro area. Creators may take home one item at the end of
every registered month. We will also encourage creators to sign-up for
events to sell their creations, promote RemArcable Community, and
educate the public about The Arc of Greensboro and how amazing
individuals with ID/DD are! Let’s get busy folks!
TUESDAY 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Join us on Tuesday afternoons and learn how to make these
charming hand-built dog treat jars. They are the
perfect fit for one box of arcBARKS treats!
Spring is just around the corner and what better
way to get into the spirit of the growing season
than to create beautiful wallflowers?
THURSDAY 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Could these be more adorable? These plant whisperers will not only
add charm to any house plant or outdoor flower bed, but they each
come with a special blessing. Join us to create these darling and
ever so thoughtful clay creations, you can even personalize your own
blessing to share with the world!
REGISTER FOR CLASSES ONLINE BY VISITING WWW.ARCG.ORG
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THE ARC OF GREENSBORO, INC.
2015 Awards Nomination Form
The Arc of Greensboro has an annual opportunity to acknowledge outstanding contributions made by individuals or groups on
behalf of children and adults with intellectual and related developmental delays. The categories of awards listed below are definitive of persons or groups who have enhanced the quality of life, services and programs for individuals with intellectual and
related developmental delays. The Arc Awards Committee will review each nomination very carefully. The Arc award winners
will also be nominated on the state level. The Arc/NC award winners will in turn be nominated for national recognition.
Please review each award category carefully and submit, using the nomination form your choice for a candidate(s). Please
feel free to submit more than one nomination.
The Arc Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 6:00 p.m.
at The St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
The Marina Wilder Award for Distinguished Service - To honor an individual or organization that has contributed, in a
distinguished manner, to the promotion of rights of and/or services to North Carolina citizens with developmental disabilities.
Employer of the Year - To recognize employers having exceptional records of providing inclusive competitive employment
opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
Teacher of the Year - To recognize a classroom teacher (special or general ed) who has demonstrated excellence in teaching
students with develop-mental disabilities, working in or toward more inclusive education.
Volunteer of the Year - To recognize a volunteer who has given generously of time and talents to accomplish the mission of
The Arc.
Ruth Edwards Award, Direct Care Professional – To recognize extraordinary commitment by an individual employed to provide
direct support, service, or care to a person/people with developmental disabilities. Honoring a person whose support fosters growth,
independence, community inclusion and dignity.
Consumer of the Year Award – To honor an individual with intellectual and related developmental delays who is an achieving
integrated member of his or her community.
Victor Hall Leadership Award -To recognize leaders in the self-advocacy arena, The Arc of Greensboro is requesting nominations
of outstanding leaders in the self-advocacy field. We are looking for people who are actively advocating, organizing, collaborating
and/or working to increase the voice and power of people with disabilities.
THE ARC AWARD NOMINATION FORM
Please use this form for each nomination. You may make copies of this form. Please complete all information and attach any letters
of support or additional information relevant to the nomination. Return to The Arc of Greensboro office address below or fax to
272-0718 or email to [email protected]. Submission deadline is Friday, May 1, 2015, 4:00 p.m. Nominations will not be accepted
after the deadline Get yours in early! You may also submit entire form online at www.arcg.org
I WISH TO NOMINATE _______________________________________________________________
FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARD:
o Marina Wilder
o Employer of the Year
o Teacher of the Year
o Volunteer of the Year o Ruth Edwards Award
o Consumer of the Year o Victor Hall Leadership
BECAUSE: _______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
All information areas must be completed to be considered for an award.
Submitted by:___________________________
Address:
___________________________
___________________________
Day telephone: ____________________ _____
Return to: The Arc of Greensboro
14-B Oak Branch Drive,
Greensboro, NC 27407
Nominee:______________________________
Address: ______________________________
______________________________
Day telephone:__________________________
Signature of consent (for publishing name, phone, and award information)
___________________________________________________________
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Special Thanks to our Major
Supporters 2014—2015
Robin & Quint Barefoot
Ashby Residential (Mary Foust Hall)
CarMax Foundation
Carolina Bank
CFGG Future Fund
Philip & Frances Daly Lead Unitrust
Ms. Marilyn Friend
Carolynn & Bill Gerrow
Guilford Rotary Club
J. Richard & Sybel F Hayworth Foundation
Mark Kantor and Jane Zalutsky
Dr. Jeff Katz & Ila Rosenthal
Mrs. Laura Keever
Dr. Eric & Kathy Kraus
Michele, Gordon & Edgar Levy III
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Lamb Foundation of NC., Inc.
Lorillard Tobacco Company
Mary Lynn Richardson Fund
Don’t forget we are open from 9-5 M-F and 10-2 Saturday. Stop by to visit
and pick up some dog treats!
"Special Dog Treats Made by Special Hands"
Address: 2823-C Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
Event Reminder: please come out and visit us at:
Natty Greene’s BARKS & BREWS. It will be loads of fun!
(1918 W. Lee Street, Greensboro)
Time: 5:00pm-9:30pm
Date: APRIL 17th.
Gene and Margaret Parker
Mary Norris Preyer Fund
Mr. Paul Megolia
NewBridge Bank
Mr. Robert Rapp
You’ve cleaned out your closet, now clean out
your jewelry box!
Donate your gently used costume jewelry to:
Monty Recoulley
Tim, Azell & Timothy Reeves, Jr.
Ms. Debby Reynolds
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sample
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Segal
Mr. Tom Kirby-Smith
Smith Richardson Foundation, Inc.
St.Pius Tenth Catholic Church
Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation
TE Connectivity Foundation
The Firm at Fisher Park
United Way of Greater Greensboro
Mr. & Mrs. Buzz Vanderwerff
Mrs. Dorothy Watts
Mr. Joseph Weiss
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Yurko
It is only through the committed support of
our donors that we are able to continue to work
with, educate and serve our consumers. Please
consider joining these faithful supporters in
assisting The Arc in fulfilling its mission and
commitment to those with special needs in our
Greensboro community.
Cocktail Party &
Recycled Jewelry Sale!
September 10, 6-8pm
Tickets:$10 includes one
beverage.
Kindly drop off your tax deductible
donations through August 31st to:
The Arc of Greensboro
14 Oak Branch Drive, Suite B
Carolina Bank 2604 Lawndale Drive
Cheveux Salon
Irving Pak Plaza—1736 Battleground Ave.
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The Arc of Greensboro
14 Oak Branch Drive, Suite B
Greensboro, N.C. 27407
www.arcg.org
MEMORIAL AND HONOR GIFT PROGRAM
A contribution to The Arc of Greensboro in honor of a loved one is a wonderful way to remember them and
help sustain our mission to assisting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This
program can be used throughout the year by recognizing births, special anniversaries, birthdays or special
holidays. We will also be glad to send cards for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter and Passover! For each
donation a special note will be sent to the designated family member or friend stating the name of the donor.
Please call us at 336-373-1076, or complete the form and send it in with your donation (minimum $20.00).
Please make checks payable to The Arc of Greensboro. Major credit cards are also accepted.
NAME____________________________________________________PHONE_____________________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________________________
DESIGNATED PERSON_____________________________________________OCCASION________________________________________
DESIGNATED PERSON’S ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________
GIFT AMOUNT $____________________________________________CHECK ENCLOSED_______________________________________
CREDIT CARD #_____________________________________________EXPIRATION_____________________________________________
SIGNATURE_________________________________________________________________________________________________________