The Vision - Community Vision

The Vision
Founded in 1989, Community Vision provides exceptional services that empower
Oregonians with disabilities to live, work and thrive in the communities of their choice.
Fall 2006
Community Vision
Board of Directors
Thomas O’Shaughnessy
Board President, JD
Lynne Cartwright-Lipscomb
Board Vice President
Michelle Weisenbach
Treasurer
Jon Dalton
Secretary
Joe Bauschelt
Intex Custom Homes
Ronda Newhouse
Community Advocate
Stacy Bellwood
Community Vision Celebrates National Disabilities
Awareness Month by Unveiling “Operation 3,000”
October is National Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the advancements that have
been made to further the civil rights of people living with disabilities. This year marks the 16th
Anniversary of the American’s with Disabilities Act, a groundbreaking law that is working toward
removing barriers from the lives of people with disabilities, allowing them to live more independent
and inclusive lives. While we want to celebrate this great month, we are all too aware of the
problems that confront people with disabilities right here in Oregon. Currently, there are over
3,000 families on a state waiting list to receive services for a disabled family member.
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Disabilities Awareness Month than to unveil
“Operation 3,000”, a bold new initiative that aims to eliminate Oregon’s waiting list and provide
services that will help people with disabilities live independently, with dignity - one person at a time.
“Clearly, there are many people with disabilities in Oregon that are asking for help,” said CV
Executive Director Joe Wykowski. “We, quite simply, are just doing our best to respond to their
plea.”
In order to increase our support base, Community Vision will be implementing new fundraising
initiatives, including expanded efforts in the areas of grants, foundation giving, major gifts, planned
giving and a new fundraising luncheon (“Home for the Heart”). To be a part of this bold new goal
of eliminating Oregon’s waiting list, please contact Erich Brill at (503) 292-4964 x114 or
[email protected].
Custom Business Solutions
Planned Giving
Committee
Greg McWade
Rick Baroway
Lynne Cartwright-Lipscomb
Thomas O’Shaughnessy
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Inside this issue:
Cycle for the Vision 2006,
Vision on the Green 2006,
Planned Giving, National
Disability Month and more!
CV Announces Annual Fundraising Luncheon
On February 20, 2007, Community Vision will host the first annual Home for the Heart
fundraising luncheon at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The event will raise funds
to provide services to the 3,000 families on Oregon’s waiting list who are yet to receive support
services for a disabled family member.
“We are very excited to announce the Home for the Heart luncheon,” said CV Executive
Director Joe Wykowski. “There are many families in need of support, and this event will help us
reach out to them.”
This annual event will bring together Community Vision’s supporters, staff members, along with
those benefiting from CV’s services. The luncheon will be from 11:30am to 1:00pm, and will
feature guest speakers that are connected to Community Vision’s mission of providing services
that empower Oregonians with disabilities to live, work and thrive in the communities of their
choice.
Tables that seat eight to ten guests are available to purchase for a $1,500 donation – individual
tickets also may be purchased. For more information on this event, please contact CV’s Director of Development, Erich Brill at (503) 292-5964 ext.114 or [email protected].
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Dear Community Vision Friends and Supporters I hope this edition of our newsletter finds you well. The fall always seems a
great time of year to think of transition, and it rings true for Community Vision
as well. So much of our efforts started with a few seeds of vision and commitment many years ago, and it’s time to continue our growth and further meet the
needs of individuals with disabilities in a bigger and better way.
Joe Wykowski
Executive Director
We have been very lucky to add a number of talented new staff members to our
management team. I have never felt better about the depth and ability of our
agency - thanks to so many of our dedicated staff, volunteers and board members.
Currently, our Family Visioning Program is underway. We’ve had many new
referrals to serve individuals living with their families who want support inside the
family home or want to live in their own apartment or home in the future. We
look forward to this opportunity to support more families.
This fall we will proceed one person or family at a time while remembering that
over 3,000 individuals and families are waiting for services.
Enjoy the fall colors and thank you for your continued
support - we could not do our work without your help.
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CV Teams Up with Mayor Potter to Break Down Barriers
On August 17th, Executive Director Joe Wykowski, CV clients Linda Rutherford and John Calhoun, and a number of
Community Vision staff and supporters participated in a public forum hosted by the Mayor’s office. The public meeting
was attended by Mayor Tom Potter, who has shown great interest in the needs of individuals with disabilities.
The mayor’s office asked for this public meeting to be held as part of his larger initiative titled “Vision PDX” which
includes the public voice of all Portlanders to assist in the planning of our
city’s future.
Both a general forum with the mayor and small planning groups were
conducted to document the need of Portlanders with disabilities in respect
to what assistance would be needed to assure each person who has a
disability can participate in Portland’s future plan.
In addition to identifying obstacles and opportunities for participation in
the planning process, the small groups documented many daily barriers
that need to be overcome including to provide each and every individual
with the opportunity to participate in community life.
The overall feedback from all the participants was favorable and will
foster a unique opportunity for dialogue with the mayor’s office in the
future.
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Cycle for the Vision: June 4, 2006
This year’s sixteen Cycle for the Vision riders completed a 100-mile bike ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe to raise both
money and awareness for Community Vision’s programs. The team was coached by Sandy Earl, who brought a wealth of
cycling experience and a supportive demaeanor to this year’s event. Every cyclist came to this team with different cycling
skills and abilities -- and each one crossed the finish line in Lake Tahoe! We are so very proud and appreciative of them and
all of their hard work in support of people with disabilities.
John Calhoun, an individual supported by Community Vision’s programs, went down to Lake Tahoe to cheer the team on.
He met them at the finish line, outfitted in a Cycle for the Vision jersey. John currently owns his own home and is a selfadvocate, who promotes civil rights for people with disabilities. He is one of many courageous people at Community Vision.
Rubber ducky proudly atop her helmet, Rebecca Miller
takes a break along the ride to pose for a picture.
Cycle for the Vision riders pose for a picture after the race.
This year’s riders included Joe Wykowski, Joe Bauschelt, TC Cairns, Margaret Shoemaker, Dave & Stacy Bellwood, Chip
& Mary Horsley, Rebecca Miller, Russell Brownyer, Miriam Steierman, Chris & Jacy Booren, Daniel Rockholm and Lelah
O'Shaughnessy. Each of our 15 riders was paired with an individual that Community Vision serves, providing an opportunity
for the riders to be personally invloved with the organization and the individuals that we are serving.
A group shot along the way with Chip, Joe W., Chris, Mary, John,
Margaret & Joe B.
John Calhoun awaits the Community Vision team at the finish
line.
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Tee Time: 4th Annual Vision on the Green a Huge Success
The 4th Annual Vision on the Green was held on September 15, 2006 in support of Community Vision and the people we
serve. The event featured a great day of championship golf at the world-class Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains,
Oregon. Over 150 golfers, volunteers and Community Vision staff members came out to have a good time, but also to raise
funds for those supported by Community Vision.
The event was presented by Washington Mutual and supported by Intex Custom Homes, Olson Institutional Pharmacy and
Olson Medical Services. The Vision on the Green will have a lasting impact on the lives of people with disabilities - the
event raised over $60,000!!! We would like to thank all of the sponsors, committee members, participants and volunteers
for coming out and making this event possible.
Community Vision client Jim Staley stops by
Pumpkin Ridge to say hello.
Intex Custom Homes Vice President and Vision on the Green
Committee Member Roy Miller relaxing in his golf cart.
Jim Staley, an individual supported by Community Vision’s programs attended the day of the event, and was treated to a
tour of the entire golf course by Community Vision volunteer Rebecca Miller. An awards banquet sponsored by Intex
Custom Homes followed the golfing and featured a live and silent auction, raffle drawings and a presentation on the work
that CV does every day in the local community.
Community Vision super-volunteer
Rebecca Miller visits with some of the golfers.
Washington Mutual Branch Manager and Vision on the Green
Committee Member Ken Riedel emcees the awards banquet.
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Community Vision would like to thank the following
Vision on the Green & Cycle for the Vision sponsors
Vision on the Green Sponsors
Tiger’s Hole Sponsor - Greg McWade, CPA
Putting Contest Sponsor - Geoffrey and
Marie Moore
Shirt Sponsor - Nike
Par 3 Poker Sponsor - The Henry and Lola
Abrahams Family Fund
Beverage Sponsor - Mt. Hood Beverage Co.
Beer Sponsor - Pyramid Brewing
Toyota
Columbia Helicopters, Inc.
Wood Mechanix, LLC
John and Liza Curtin
Unitus Community Credit Union
The Bill Naito Company
Tom and Anne Warde
Neil Kelly Remodeling
Leon Gogain
Michael Brennan
Western Partitions, Inc.
Roth Heating and Cooling
Monier Lifetile
Mortgage Express
Greg McWade, CPA
Jerry and Erin Nuzzo
Sunset Chiropractic Clinic
John and Nicolle Lipscomb
Bunce Palmer CPAs
The Terrell Family
Carole White Financial Services
Bank of the West
Vision on the Green In-Kind Donors
Southwest Airlines
Pizzicato
Hollywood Bowl
Harvey’s Comedy Club
Calamity Jane’s
Alexis Restaurant
Le Bistro Montage
Basta’s Restaurant
Pazzo Ristorante
Portland Center Stage
Portland Winterhawks
Gearhart Golf Course
Sandpines Golf Links
OMSI
Stash Tea Company
Blush Salon
Fleur De Lis Boutique
Pumpkin Ridge
Sub Rosa
Higgin’s
El Gaucho
Erath Vineyards
Thrifty Rental Car
Cathy LaTourette
Luna Hair Studio
Oregon Symphony
Light Design Center
Real Mex Restaurants
Jon Dalton
La Nueva Cocina Mexicana
Restaurant
Portland Marriott Downtown
Portland Trailblazers
Claremont Golf Club
On Deck Sports Bar and Grill
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Gifts make a huge difference -- thank you!
Donations from February 2006 - September 2006
James Abendschan
Absolute Recreation Management
Junya Acko
AirAdvance, Inc.
Paul Alati
Albertsons
David Alexander
Alexis Restaurant
Suzanne Alligood
Todd & Sharla Andresen
Julie Andrews
Tara Marie Asai
Richard Baroway
William H Barry
Bastas Restaurant
Heather Bauer
Charles Bauschelt
Joe and Lisa Bauschelt
Yvonne Bauschelt
Janet Beaupre
Beaupre Autoworks, Inc
Julie Beko
Rosalind Bell
Dave & Stacy Bellwood
Edwin & Cathy Bellwood
Henry Bennett
Ansel Berri
James Bomay
Chris & John Booren
Dale Boss
Andrew & Amanda Bourret
Alanna Bove
Chris Brandt
Kim Brannock
Marilyn Brownyer
Russell Brownyer
Barbara & Kevin Buckingham-Hayes
TC & Joan Cairns
CharlesCallman
Canari Cycling Apparel
Steven M Carpenter
Clay & Carolyn Carter
Lynn Ching
Brad Christiansen
Climax Construction
Collectors Press
Ned Collett Jr
Columbia River Knife & Tool Co
Michael & Kellee Conner
Barbara Cook
K & J Critser
D.F. Restaurant
Michael & Loy Dahl
H Dwayne Davis
Michele & Nicholas Day
Stephanie Deagle
Jason & Krista Diciacomo
Craig & Beverly Diehl
Joe Dominguez
Linda Donaldson
Anne Donovan
John Dreiling
D Druella
John Dunn
Inger Easton
Michael & Nancy Eaton
Janet & Rob Edwards
Jay Dickerson & Diana Eisenberg
El Gaucho Restaurant
Paul Ellis
Elzinga & Associates
Erath Vineyards
Topaz Faulkner
Sherri Fielding
James & Karen Finn
First American Title Insurance
Company
First Tennessee
Fitness Together, Inc.
Judith Fleming
John Fraser
Paul & Thelma Fricks
Gregory Friesen
Gearhart Golf Links
Carroll & Susan Gilbert
Alexander & Carey Ann Ginos
Michelle & Andrew Golay
Terri Gonzalez
Samuel & Kelly Greene
Jill Gregory
Terrill & Gerald Coleman Grubbs
Kim Guard
Elizabeth Gulliver
Kathy Hammerstrom
Marian & James Hantke
Harbowview Electric, Inc
Calvin Harrison
Harvey’s Comedy Club
Phil & Connie Henely
Ida Hensley
Higgins Restaurant
High Speed Services Inc
Merrilyn Hildenbrand
Amy Hillman
Jodyne & John Holloway
Hollywood Bowl
Marlene Holm
Intex Custom Homes
Janet Irigoyen
Kevin Jeffery
JFDI, Inc
Anita Johnson
Kim Johnson
Gerald Jones
Jon Jones
Michael Jordan
JR Heritage Construction, Inc.
Rory Kaneshiro
Leatrice Kaplan
Tom Kelly
Vicky Khuat
Jill & Gregory King
Lake Shore Concrete
Dianne Lamont
Dale Lander
le bistro montage
Hyean Chong Lee
Linda Leotti
Robert & Karen Lieurance
Jack Lincoln
Susan Linnerooth
Paul & Lynne Cartwright Lipscomb
George & M Chris Maheras
Robert McAnally
Todd & Leslie McCabe
Mary McCarty
Elizabeth & Michael McCaslin
Kelsey McLawhorn
Greg & Jenifer McWade
Rod & Sally Menolascina
Merkle Counseling Associates
Roy & Rebecca Miller
Rosalind Mills Bell
Stan Mishanetz
Monte & Amy Molinsky
Dr. Monetta
Walter & Mallory Moore
Mottau & Co, Inc.
Ryan Murphy
Dan Nelson
Netra, Inc.
New Thought Ministries of Oregon
Olson Pharmacy and Health Services
On Point Community Credit Union
Thomas O’Shaughnessy
Joe Owens
Pacific Lumber
Tae Suh Park
Daniel & Tammy Parkhurst
Susan Patterson
Pazzo Restaurant
Inese Peterson
Joseph Pitcavage
T&L Pittman
Jennifer Pittman
Pizzicato Pizza
Portland Center Stage
Portland Marriott Downtown
Portland Winterhawks
Betty Powell
Gerald & Emily Preator
Marian Reed
Remax Equity Group
Resonant Research, Inc.
CJ Rhafir
Naomi Ridley
Arthur & Beverly Ridley
Michael Riley
Susan & Reed Ritchey
Steve Roberti
AE Robinson
Kathleen Robinson
Patrick & Barbara Robison
Donald Rockholm
Diana Rockholm
Daniel & Carolyn Rockholm
Michael Rompa
Lauren Ross
Michael & Victoria Rothenberger
Lisa Rowan
Ann Buffington Ryan
Mary Sandidge
Dorothy Sandidge
Anthony Schaefer
Jordan Schrader
Patti Scott
Sector 550
Brad Settlemeyer
Robert & Cheri Severe
Nancy Sherman
Karen & Michael Sherman
Margaret Shoemaker
Gail Sinclair
Carole Skowron
Donald Smith
Marion Snyder
Lakin Waller Soldate
Southwest Airlines
Spot on the Mountain
Karen Staley
Elisa Stanley
Jean & Paul Starkweather
Miriam Steierman
Valerie & Monty Stinson
Lauri Sue & Joel Stollberg
Sub Rosa Restaurant
Sunset Athletic Club
Supreme Perlite Co
Linnerooth Susan
Betty Swanson
Dr. Laura Swingen
Roy & Crystal Syren
Margaret Tafoya
The Standard
The Stoller Group Inc
The Terrell Foundation
Robert & Cathleen Thompson
Anne Thompson
Tana & R Kevin Thomson
Thrifty Car Rental
Wendy Torgeson
Marian Trythall
Vern & Kim Tunnell
Evangelos & Carolyn Tzen
Peter Van Zeipel
Mike & Debbie Vaught
Vernier Software &Technology LLC
Livia Vidor (Estate of)
Jeff Vigue
David & Betty Walters
Cyrus Walton
Matthew & Leslie Wangler
Serena Warner
Joseph & Suzanne Warnes
Diane Warriner
Washington Mutual
Ronald Watt
Connie Weiss
Sarah Wesley
Western Display Fireworks
Rob Steven Weston
Teri Wheeler
Lydia Whitaker
Carole White
Ben & Melissa Wiczek
Mark Wilson
James & Karen Wilson
Laura Winkleman
Roberta J Winn
Melissa Winter
Scott & Terri Wippel
Dyanne Wood
Thomas Wood
Xeniun Resources, Inc.
Patricia Yao
Sandra Yarno
Grant Yoshihara
H. Gene Younger
Robert Zagunis
Maureen & Mark Zandanel
Hamid Zehtab
Thomas Zollner
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Arlene Needs Your Help!
Not only is Arlene one of the many people that Community
Vision supports, but she is also an amazing local artist. As
you can imagine, on such a limited budget, it is difficult to
pay for the many supplies needed to express herself
through her paintings. Arlene has a garage sale every
Friday to raise money to pay for art supplies and other
living expenses. While the garage sale is only during the
summer months, she is always looking for donations for
next year’s sales. Arlene recently chose to move into a
group-home setting to accomodate the support she needs.
Because of this, she has had to sell all of her belongings,
but doesn’t want to stop painting. Arlene is looking for an
area to call her art studio - a place where she can store her
supplies and work her magic!! If you can help her in any
way with the garage sale or an art space, please contact
Vocational Coordinator Alex Campbell at
[email protected].
Community Vision at A Midsummer Night’s Dream
This annual charity benefit was held Thursday, July 27th.
The annual grand opening of the NW Natural Street of
Dreams was an elegant and lively black tie charity benefit
that provided the opportunity to raise over $50,000 for
twelve local charities. Community Vision is proud to be
one of the benefiting charities for the event and hosted the
Stone Ridge Custom Homes, Inc. house. The night
featured a live performance by local jazz artist David
Cooley, dinner, drinks and dancing in the streets amidst
these most exquisite homes.
Donate your car to
Community Vision and
receive a tax break!
Ask about
Community Vision’s
Automatic Donation
Plan
Enroll in United Way
Donor Choice
Please call
503-292-4964 x114
to learn more
Planned Giving: Leave a Gift Today That Will Help Others Tomorrow
Since 1989, Community Vision has provided services for individuals moving from nursing
homes, institutions, homes of aging parents and people who are experiencing a life crisis.
Community Vision is currently building an endowment fund. Our goal is to ensure that
people with disabilities can live safe and tremendously improved lives in their own homes and
work at jobs they chose over the course of their lifetimes.
There will come a time when family members won’t be here to participate in the care and services of their loved one. Now is the time to consider investing in the future of the people
Community Vision serves. By making a planned gift you can ensure that they have a quality
life beyond the basic government services offered.
Your planned gift ensures lifetime services for individuals with developmental disabilities served by Community Vision.
Please contact Erich Brill at 503-292-4964 x114 for further information.
Community Vision, Inc.
1750 SW Skyline Blvd.,
Suite #102
Portland, Oregon 97221
503-292- 4964
Upcoming Events:
Harvest Century Bike Ride - October 8, 2006 - Thank you
to Rebecca Miller and Sarah Smith at Sampros for
choosing Community Vision to the the benefiting charity
for this great event!! Please visit www.sampros.com for
information on these great CV supporters.
Community Vision’s Holiday Party - Thursday, December
7th from 3-7pm. Come celebrate the holidays with CV at
the Reedwood Friends Church - 2901 SE Steele St. in
Portland.
Home for the Heart Fundraising Luncheon
- February 20, 2007 at the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry
4th Annual Cycle for the Vision - Summer 2007
Non-Profit ORG
US Postage Paid
Permit # 2641
Portland OR
Creating community for all
Founded in 1989, Community Vision is the
largest nonprofit organization providing
individualized housing, supported living,
employment and homeownership services to
people with disabilities and their families in
Oregon.
Community Vision has proven that assisting
one person at a time to live in their own
home provides the stability they need to
work, live and thrive in the communities of
their choice.
Visit us online at
www.cvision.org