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A Thoroughly Modern Way to Provide Services to People
Volume 15 Issue 2
Spring, 2008
tant issues that effect people’s lives and in turn gives information to the ELARC Board of Directors. WAPADH would like to partner with the CAC to empower consumers. The CAC meets on the first Tuesday of
every month from 4 to 6pm. More information can be found at www.elarc.org
No-Name Tournament Scores for Consumers
Consumer Activities
and Volunteerism
Promote Leadership
Golf Contest Raises money for Adaptive
Recreational Opportunities
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et a bunch of friends together (who like to golf), put
up some cash, dedicate it to a good cause and have a
great day on the golf course. What do you have? The NONAME Golf Tournament! This event, held recently (in Corona, CA, at the Green Valley Golf Club) was the brain
child of WAPADH family member Tom Miller and his
friend Harry Wilson. Tom’s brother John is supported by
WAPADH. The money raised with this tournament was
donated to WAPADH and will be used for adaptive recreational programs for consumers. We are very thankful for
the thoughtfulness and generosity of all those who
participated in this event. Here’s to all you duffers out
there!
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n order to promote more creative volunteer
opportunities within our community, Delta
Services has developed the Volunteer Leadership Group. The new collective began in
March and aims to help WAPADH consumers
explore new and innovative ways to give back
to their local neighborhoods. Consumers have
been excited by the idea of a reciprocal system
of assistance that allows them to give back to a
community that has provided so much support
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Volunteers Crystal, Victor and Robert take part in a
beach clean-up with the Surfrider Foundation
Jose
WAPADH Executive Director Steve Boyer
with No-Name founders Tom Miller and Harry
Wilson.
Michelle and staff
Consumer Advisory Committee
Visits WAPADH
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Patricia reflects the enthusiasm of the recent
CAC meeting at WAPADH
n March 18th, WAPADH had a visit from consumer advocates from the East LA Regional Center (ELARC). The Language Arts Library was filled to
capacity as Jesse Padilla and Miguel Lugo, who are also
clients of the Regional Center, talked about the Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is an advisory committee whose members are consumers of the
regional center. At meetings the CAC discusses impor(Continued on page 2)
Nuvia and Shalimar
Bob
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over the years. New jobs include Rabbit
Rescue, Beagles and Buddies, and the
Whittier Narrows Nature Center. In addition to individual volunteer jobs, the
club will also plan one large group public
service event each quarter.
On April 22, the Volunteer Leadership
Group partnered with the Surfrider Foundation for a beach clean up in honor of
Earth Day. WAPADH had 31 participants join other volunteers to help clean
up Bolsa Chica State Beach. It was a
great chance for everyone to take a break
from their regular routines, socialize with
friends, and help clean up the environment.
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Inside This Issue
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John
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