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JANUARY 2015
Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock
Tee-package includes:
Lunch, Nike Golf Dri-fit shirt, sports bag
of “goodies” and team picture
$150
Per Player Championship, First Flight and
$600
other prizes awarded
Team of Four
AEDD TEE-OFF FOR A CAUSE RESERVATION
Name___________________________________________________
Important: To guarantee your Nike Golf
Dri-Fit shirt size, please submit team or
individual registration forms no later than
March 6, 2015
To secure your registration
Register Online: www.aeddinc.org
Or complete and mail the reservation
form to:
AEDD Tee Off for a Cause
105 E. Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
BOSS HAWG
Address_________________________________________________
Phone_______________Email_______________________________
Individual Player
Team of ____Players
Team Member’s Names:
1_________________________________
2_________________________________
3_________________________________
4_________________________________
You will be contacted regarding shirt size and invoiced for registration
fees. Golf tournament information for teams will be mailed to registering
player.
6th Annual “HAWGS FOR A CAUSE”
North Little Rock Smith
Family Funeral Home
THANK YOU
TOP HAWG
Little Shaneyfelt Marshall
Onyx Brands
Taggart Architects
Glover Truck & Trailer
SUPER HAWG
Centennial Bank
OneBanc
Craig O’Neill
2014 Champion for a Cause
BBQ SPONSOR
Woo Pig Q-ee
LEAD HAWG
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Campbell & Grooms Law Firm
Dr. Gary Barton
Dr. Whit Knapple
Joe and Jean Kersey
KW Hepp Roofing & Remodeling
Osborne Investments
Carol Slattery-Crye Leike Realty
TW Telecom
SPONSORS and
DONORS
Centennial Bank
Raffle Winners Chuck Marshall and
Bill Gray pictured with Craig Cloud
RAFFLE SPONSORS
Campbell & Grooms Law Firm
Centennial Bank
Dr. Gary Burton
Dr. Whit Knapple
Buddy & Dena Rhoads
Big Frank Grill
IN-KIND
SPONSORS
AEDD Auxiliary
B & B Solutions
Ben E. Keith Co.
Bylites
Rebecca Carey
Cabot Creamery
Corky’s
Joshua Cromer Photography
Digital Print & Imaging
Glazer’s
Heartbeat 106.7
Homer’s Restaurant
Don Hughes
Randy Lann
NLR Chamber of Commerce
Premium Refreshment
RX Catering
Sherwood Beverage
Southwest Airlines
The Buzz 103.7
The Point 94.1
US Foods
Whole Hog BBQ
Woo Pig Q-ee
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
February 12th
Auxiliary Meeting
AEDD Multi-Purpose Center
February 21st
Client Event - Valentine’s Party
AEDD Multi-Purpose Center
March 10th
Board of Director’s Meeting
AEDD Multi-Purpose Center
March 12th
Auxiliary Meeting
AEDD Multi-Purpose Center
March 14th
Client Event - Mardi Gras
Landers Center
April 6th
Tee Off for a Cause
Annual Golf Tournament
Pleasant Valley Country Club
April 9th
Auxiliary Meeting
AEDD Multi-Purpose Center
April 11th
Client Event - Movie Day
AEDD Multi-purpose Center
ACTS in the Rock - “Missing Person: The Christmas Story”
Occupational Therapists Jennifer Moore and
Brittany Brown, who are also AEDD Auxiliary
members, established the ACTS program at AEDD three
years ago.
ACTS stands for Acting Creates Therapeutic
Success. Participation in the dramatic arts enhances
physical, cognitive, and psychosocial behaviors.
Participants are encouraged to contribute in all areas of
the creative process. ACTS is a community based program for individuals with
disabilities designed to provide opportunities
for participation in the performing arts.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - ACTS in
the Rock will perform again at the 5th annual
Curtain Call for a Cause event on Thursday,
June 4th at the Argenta Community Theater
in North Little Rock.
AUXILIARY
HONORED
5th Annual
The AEDD Auxiliary was honored as the
Outstanding Volunteer Organization by
the
Association
of
Fundraising
Professionals (AFP). The award was
presented in November at the annual
Philanthropy Day banquet hosted by
AFP.
This honor is awarded to
volunteers that demonstrate exceptional commitment through direct financial
contributions, support of programs and
projects, and evidence of the profound
impact of their volunteer service.
Congratulations to a well deserving
group of volunteers who have
supported AEDD for over six years!
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Argenta Community Theater
Auxiliary members (l to r):
Felisha Rice, Carol Slattery, Laurie
Osborne, Cindy Glover, Sherry Cline
Gayla Jungmeyer, Susan Kincannon
Join us for an elegant dinner,
fantastic auction and unique show
directed by Vincent Insalaco. Enjoy
a variety of acts by talented
performers from the community
including our own ACTS in the Rock.
QUARTERLY DONORS
Little Shaneyfelt Marshall & Co.• Centennial Bank• Rick & Nita Pilkington • Priority Insurance Company • Karen Tracy • Ken & Ernestine Grooms• Sherwood
Beverage • Campbell & Grooms • Coleen Worcester • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Smith Family Funeral Home • Onyx Brands • QGTB • Carol Slattery and CryeLeike Realty • CBM Construction • Osborne Leasing • TFCG Architects • Business World • Colliers International • Joe & Jean Kersey • Downstream Casino
Resort • Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center • Best Nails • Wyndham Riverfront Steakhouse • Dennis & Gayla Jungmeyer • Bob & Nancy Miller • City of
Sherwood • All American Classics • Thomason Furniture • Lookout Point Lakeside Inn • Thea Foundation • AR Skatium • Applebee’s • Miuseum of Discovery•
Mark Holder & Kathleen Kennally • The Wonder Place • The Rep • Acadia Restaurant • Razorback Foundation • J. Pruitt Shoes • Ristorante Capeo • Little Rock
Athletic Club • Indigo • Linda Lee • CJ’s Door Décor & More • Memphis Zoo • Discount Trophies • Homer’s Restaurant • RX Catering • Cornerstone PharmacyLakewood • Hogman’s Gameday Superstore • Fairytale Florals • Debbie Stehling • Ellis Jewelers • Hazel Thomas and Bumper to Bumper • Sergeant De-Costa
with the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots • Bug Masters • NLR Chamber Of Commerce • Ted Jenkins and Friends • Friday, Eldrede & Clark, LLP • NLR Economic
Development • Regions Financial Corporation • Hoyte Pyle • Leonard Boyle and the AR Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities • Harry Matson
Insurance Agency • Joan Gilmore • State Representative Julie Mayberry • Rusty Mathis with Ben E. Keith Foods • Kristi & Gary Barton • Dr. Whit Knapple •
Brad Hagan • Glen & Mary Jo Beasley • NLR Elks Lodge #1004 • Fred Norman • Zelda Hoaglan and Jenkins Enterprises • Glover Truck & Trailer • OneBanc •
AR BCBS • TW Telecom • B&B Solutions • Bylites • Cabot Creamery • Corky’s • DPI • Glazer’s • Don Hughes and Old Waverly Golf Resort • Randy
Lann • Premium Refreshment • Southwest Airlines • Whole Hog Café • Woo Pig Q-ee
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!
inTuition
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Silver Spoon
Ted Jenkins and Friends of Jim Hinson
Friday Eldredge & Clark
Bronze Spoon
Jenkins Enterprises
Sue Newberry
North Little Rock Elk’s Lodge
Special Thanks to
Susan Kincannon
Kathy Bentley
Nita Pilkington
Debi Ross
Mike Henley,- Henley’s Meat Market
Bob Benning – Images Printing
3D Students – Edward, Elizabeth, Jesse, John, Rodney,
Will & Zachary
Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Management Institute
3D Students
AEDD Board of
Directors
Jack Wilson
President
David Graf
Vice-President
Bill Gray
Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Benning
Ted Furcron
Todd Larson
Sue Newbery
Hoyte Pyle
Tammie Walker
Herschal H. Friday
(1922-1994)
Jim Hinson
(1939-2013)
The “inTuition” Jim Hinson Spirit of Giving Award
Luncheon was held in November to remember our friend and mentor,
Jim Hinson, former CFO and board member of AEDD who passed
away on Christmas day 2013. Jim devoted much of his life to advocating
for those with special needs and celebrated the holidays by growing out his
gray beard, donning his velvet Santa suit and entertaining children and
adults alike by listening to their Christmas wishes.
The Jim Hinson Spirit of Giving award was presented to three
individuals who have given their time, talent and treasure to help others in
the community. This award upholds Jim’s philosophy of giving back and making a
difference.
Funds raised from inTuition created a scholarship
fund for 3D students attending the Pulaski Technical
College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Institute. Current 3D students helped prep and serve
food during the luncheon and were a great example of
how successful the program is in preparing individuals
with disabilities to work in the food industry in our
community.
Jim Hinson Spirit of Giving Honorees
Rusty Mathis
General Manager
Ben E. Keith Company
Julie Mayberry
Founder
“I Can! Dance” Studios for Special Needs
Sammie Gail Sanders Children’s
Learning Center Toy Drive
The holidays were merry and bright at our
preschool this year because of the overwhelming
response to our annual toy drive. Not only did we
receive numerous toy donations, but also many
generous cash donations as well. Every child at the
preschool received a toy, which
brought many, many smiles!
Special thanks to the
following groups: Sergeant
De’Costa with the U.S. Marine
Toys for Tots, Carol Slattery
and Crye-Leike Realty, Hazel
Thomas and Bumper to
Bumper, Bug Masters, Allied
Therapy, Beyond Boundaries,
NLR Chamber of Commerce
and Natasha Graf’s Office.
Bill Simpson
Pulaski Co. Public Defender
40 Year Jr. Deputy Baseball Volunteer
UNITED WAY GRANT
FUNDS PLAYGROUND
PROJECT
AEDD received a $35,000 grant
from the Heart of Arkansas United
Way to help fund a playground
expansion project at Sammie Gail
Sanders
Children’s
Learning
Center. New additions include a
covered area for rainy day play,
riding track for mobile toys,
toddler play area and equipment
for children in wheelchairs. Our
goal is to provide play areas for all
children attending the preschool.
Thank You United Way!
Non-Profit
Organization
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Little Rock, AR
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JINGLE JUBILEE HOLIDAY PARADE 2014
There’s “Snow Place” like Sammie Gail Sanders Children’s Learning
Center was the theme for this year’s entry in the Little Rock Christmas
Parade. Big thanks to: the Central High Jr. Civitan Club and club
sponsor Lee Conrad for building an awesome float, Craig Cloud for
driving the truck, the kids
and parents from the preschool who participated and
our Auxiliary members who
helped put it all together!
Craig O’Neill was presented with the 2014 “Champion for a Cause” award at our 6th
annual Hawgs for a Cause fundraiser in October. The event is hosted by our Auxiliary and
raised over $35,000! A new addition to the event was BBQ provided by
Woo Pig Q-ee and cooked on the “Big Frank” Razorback grill formerly
owned by the late Jennings Osborne. As tradition stands everyone
“pigged out” on delicious BBQ and all the trimmings. Thirsts were
quenched with beverages donated by Glazer’s, which flowed throughout
the evening.
Of course, Craig O’Neill donned his Brother Hawg attire and had the
entire room calling the Hogs to kick off a fantastic evening of eating,
drinking, dancing, bidding on tons of great auction items and generally
having a great time! Live auction winners went home with a 1/2 carat diamond ring, cookout for 25
hosted by Dallas Cowboys grillmaster Randy Lann, two tickets to wherever Southwest Airlines flies,
an Arkansas staycation package and a golfer’s weekend trip to Old Waverly Golf
Club resort. Bill Gray was the lucky winner of the $1,000 raffle prize and Chuck
Marshall won the consolation prize of $200.
Hawgs for a Cause, AEDD’s signature event, has grown each year from the
support of our sponsors, donors and patrons. Proceeds from the event will help
fund the addition of playground equipment at our preschool for toddlers and those
in wheelchairs. SAVE THE DATE for the 7th annual Hawgs for a Cause
on Thursday, October 1, 2015!
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Empowering individuals with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives.
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