2013 Industries for the Blind Annual Report

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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES.
CHANGING LIVES.
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David Hampton, IFB Vice President of Human Resources, stands with employees in the Winston-Salem facility. On behalf of all of our employees, board and
staff, we acknowledge National Industries for the Blind and The U.S. AbilityOne Commission for their dedication to creating jobs for people who are blind or
visually impaired through opportunities created by the AbilityOne program.
MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
Dan Boucher
Executive Chairman
Dave Plyler
Chairman
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David Horton
Executive Director
Mike Faircloth
Vice Chairman
WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND
For Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, 2013 was a challenging year marked
by government shutdowns and sequestration that directly impacted our business.
Like many companies across the country with significant government contracts,
we experienced a downturn in customer demand and made important changes
to our business. The most significant changes were the consolidation of our
manufacturing and services portfolio in the U.S., and the transition of our facility
in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico to a local not-for-profit. We continued to pursue new
opportunities, including the opening of our 19th Base Supply Center, new mattress
commitments, increased demand for digital cutting, growth in our optical division,
and new service contracts for our IFB Solutions team.
A Brighter Path Foundation, our supporting organization, expanded its services
footprint with the opening of a Community Low Vision Center at our Asheville
facility, new student enrichment programs and community outreach initiatives
such as The Blind Side, low vision support groups and company health fairs.
The mission is firm and the vision is clear – together Winston-Salem
Industries for the Blind and A Brighter Path Foundation are creating
opportunities and changing lives through Employment, Training and Services.
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It is extremely challenging for someone who is blind or visually impaired to find a job—
the unemployment rate for working-age Americans who are blind is over 70 percent. That
is why it is important that IFB expands its portfolio of products and services so we can
provide quality jobs for the people we serve.
Eustace MacThompson
Mattress Department
M AT T R E S S E S
IFB supplied the state of North Carolina
and many branches of the military with
mattresses, and this year, we secured
new contracts with North Carolina
Wesleyan College, Saint Augustine’s
University, Livingstone College and
Gardner-Webb University.
OPTICAL
IFB Optical served 27 VA Hospitals and
9 Nexcom locations in 2013, producing
more than 800 pairs of eyeglasses each
day. Eighty-five percent of the nearly 60
optical laboratory employees are blind
or visually impaired.
Vincente Llanes and Carrie Llanes
Optical Department
Carolyn Surrett
Poncho Liners
Brandon Taylor
SEC Base Supply Center
ALL PURPOSE
PONCHO LINERS
Working with the federal government,
IFB employees developed a new product
with the US Marine Corps, the All
Purpose Poncho Liner. IFB employees sew
the liners and ship them to locations
throughout the world.
B A S E S U P P LY
CENTERS (BSC)
IFB opened our 19th Base Supply Center
operation at the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission in Washington,
D.C., selling office supplies and other
products. IFB has 60 employees working
in BSCs nationwide.
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“For many people currently
employed with IFB, we are their
first job. As an organization
focused on growing employment,
we are extremely fortunate to
have diverse lines of business
that create job opportunities at
every skill level.”
– David Plyler
IFB Board Chair
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“IFB puts exceptional emphasis
on training and upward mobility
for all employees. Our training
goes far beyond job skills: we
are truly training our employees
for life by developing confidence
and providing support so they
can lead independent and
productive lives.”
– David Horton
IFB Executive Director
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EMPLOYM
IFB SOLUTIONS
To support the growing IFB Solutions team, IFB forged an innovative partnership with
The Statler Center in New York to develop a customized customer service training
program. More than 25 IFB employees answer phones and manage quality control
using assistive technology for customers such as the Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the GSA Federal Service Desk.
PA P E R C L I P S E T C . C O M C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E
By taking advantage of IFB’s computer training programs, Tonya Johnson
transitioned from the manufacturing floor to her job as a customer service
representative for PaperclipsEtc.com. She handles data entry, order processing and
customer inquiries related to the 45,000 available products. “I enjoy my job because
it allows me to use my computer skills and interact with customers.”
L E A D I N G T H E W AY I N O P T I C A L
Charles Richmond is responsible for training the more than 50 blind and visually
impaired employees who work in the IFB Optical laboratory to complete more
than 16 different steps from selecting lens blanks to the shipment of finished
eyeglasses.“Most people who are blind or visually impaired come to IFB Optical with
no direct experience, so we provide the training and determine where they best fit
based on their skills and interests.”
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Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy (far left) joins IFB and Mission Health for the opening of the Community Low Vision Center.
C R E AT I N G A S T AT E W I D E F O O T P R I N T O F S E R V I C E S
In November 2012, IFB opened a new Community Low Vision Center at our Asheville facility. This
collaboration with Mission Health has expanded our reach into western North Carolina and allowed
us to provide an enhanced continuum of care. The capital campaign created a modern facility
housing an adaptive technology retail store, virtual office, kitchen and multi-purpose room.
“From the low vision specialists staffing our Community Low Vision Centers to the independent
living programs offered at Tracy’s Little Red School House, we are passionate about providing
opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired so they can succeed in every area of
life.” Dan Boucher, IFB Executive Chair with IFB Employee and A Brighter Path staff member
Anastasia Powell.
ANASTASIA POWELL FOCUSES ON SERVICE & ADVOCACY
In 2013, Anastasia Powell completed a career development program that enabled her to transition
from the manufacturing floor to serving as a Program Associate for A Brighter Path. She focuses
on IFB’s services and advocacy programs for employees and adults in the community. “I’m so
appreciative of the opportunities available here at IFB – there are no limits to what is possible if you
have the desire and the passion.”
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IFB employees sew uniforms and other tactical equipment used by soldiers in the field. IFB employee Maria Lewis sews the Ripstop Airman’s Battle Uniform
(RABU). Her sewing machine is outfitted with adaptive guides developed by IFB’s engineering team so operations like this can be performed by employees who
are blind or visually impaired.
SERVING THE MOST DESERVING: OUR SOLDIERS & VETERANS
S E R V I N G V E T E R A N S AT V A H O S P I T A L S
IFB optician Stacey Lofquist works with Bobby Brown, a veteran, to select
and fit his eyeglasses at the VA Hospital downtown location in Augusta,
Ga. Brown’s glasses were manufactured by employees at the IFB Optical
laboratory in Winston-Salem. “I take tremendous pride in doing my best
for our veterans,” said Stacey. “I want them to know on behalf of everyone
at IFB that all of us are so grateful for their service to our country.”
E M P L O Y I N G V E T E R A N S AT I F B
For most of its history, IFB has focused on serving our military veterans
through government contracts for goods and services. In addition, IFB
employs veterans at our Winston-Salem and Asheville facilities. Jim Davis,
an employee in Asheville, served in the U.S. Army before becoming legally
blind as a result of Retinitis Pigmentosa and Macular Degeneration.
Today, Jim works in the Impulse Merchandising Program department.
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Tracy’s Little Red School
House helps students
with Orientation and
Mobility as part of our
After School Programs.
COMMUNITY
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A SUPPORTING FOUNDATION OF
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“We are able to foster positive
quality of life transformations
in people’s lives because our
supporters don’t say ‘I wish’,
they say ‘yes’.”
– David Barnwell
A Brighter Path Foundation
MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
Supported by our generous donors, A Brighter Path Foundation
accomplished many remarkable things this year.
IFB’s footprint across North Carolina now serves more than 80 counties.
The new Low Vision Center in Asheville extends our reach in western North
Carolina, while the Mobile Low Vision Care program helps bridge low vision
services gaps, especially in rural communities. Additionally, the Foundation
has doubled the funding for the Focus on Literacy program to ensure more
children have access to assistive technology at home. A Brighter Path
programs continue to grow, especially Sensitivity to Blindness initiatives
such as The Blind Side, a classroom-based program for K-12 students that
helps them better connect with those who are blind or visually impaired.
We are deeply grateful for the tireless support, increasing resources and
advocacy of donors, community partners, and the Foundation Board.
Thank you for supporting our mission to improve the lives of people who
are blind or visually impaired.
David Barnwell, President, A Brighter Path Foundation
Shirley Shouse, Board Chairman, A Brighter Path Foundation
Board Members
Shirley Shouse, Chairman
John Googe, Vice Chairman
John Brais
Judy Bullard
Karen Carey
Scott Craver
Kathryn Garner
Cook Griffin
Ann Johnston
Todd Lynch
Carver Rudolph
Foundation Staff
David Horton, IFB Executive Director
David Barnwell, President, A Brighter Path Foundation
Chris Flynt, Director, A Brighter Path Programs
Paula Chamblee, Development Associate
Barbara Harward, Low Vision Services Manager
Harry Peck, Low Vision Technician, Asheville
Sonya Pettit, Low Vision Technician, Winston-Salem
Anastasia Powell, Program Associate
Ksenia Richards, Annual Fund Administrator
Lynn Shields, Low Vision Technician, Chapel Hill
Jenny Viars, Program Coordinator
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COMMUNITY
The Student Enrichment Experience
(SEE) offers year-round programs,
after school activities such as art and
cooking classes, and summer camps for
children of all ages.
Harry Peck is the Low Vision Technician
for IFB’s Community Low Vision Center
in Asheville. He matches clients with
assistive technology and other resources
to maximize their remaining vision and
restore their independence.
The Blind Side increases awareness
of the unique challenges experienced
by people who are blind or
visually impaired and enhances
understanding of what it means to be
blind in a sighted world.
Elyssa Koutsis, a 10th grader at
Person High School in Roxboro,
received assistive technology through
IFB’s Focus on Literacy program,
which provides students with athome resources so they can complete
school assignments.
95%
of every
dollar
earned
goes directly toward our mission
GIFTS IN-KIND:
9.4%
TRACY’S LITTLE RED
SCHOOL HOUSE
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: 0.3%
SPECIAL EVENTS:
15.3%
ASHEVILLE
CAPITAL
CAMPAIGN:
1.2%
GENERAL
CONTRIBUTIONS:
73.8%
FY13
FINANCIAL
SNAPSHOT
TOTAL:
$762,685
OPPORTUNITY
INDEPENDENCE
OPPORTUNITY
COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 1, 2012 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
DONORS TO IFB AND A BRIGHTER PATH FOUNDATION
VISIONARY DONORS
$5,000 and above
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Anderson
Anonymous
Anonymous* David, Kim and Cooper Barnwell
BB&T
BB&T Charitable Foundation*
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boucher
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Carey
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Carver
Caterpillar Foundation*
Dr. and Mrs. J. Kerry Collins
Community Foundation of Henderson
County (NC)*
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, Inc.*
Mr. Gregg K. Dixon
Flex-Pay Business Services
Mr. John W. Googe
Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Groce, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Horton
Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.*
Mrs. Ann Johnston and Mr. Larry Johnston
Lien, Inc.
National Christian Foundation
National Industries for the Blind*
North Point Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Mr. and Mrs. L. Gordon Pfefferkorn, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pine
Mr. Donald E. Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick L. Reese
Reynolds American, Inc.
Mr. Tommy Rice
Salem Optical Company
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Schutte
Ms. Shirley Shouse
Signet Armorlite
Southeastern Occupational Services, PA
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Tate
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Teague
Team Wendy, LLC
United Stationers
Winston Personnel Group
The Winston-Salem Foundation*
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
$2,500 to $4,999
Anonymous
Barnes & Company
Brookwood Companies, Inc.
Ms. Kathryn W. Garner
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Googe
Googe Financial Services, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Murray
The North Carolina Eye Bank, Inc.
Mr. Will Spivey and Mrs. Kim Bailey
Wells Fargo Foundation
Ms. Jeanne Wilkinson
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
$1,000 to $2,499
Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Anonymous
Asheville Mortuary Services, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. John Brais
Brittany Dyeing & Printing Corporation
Carolina Services of the Triad
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carson
Cornerstone Institutional, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Cramer
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Craver
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
Faro International, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Grove
Mrs. Gordon Hanes
Horizon Financial Services
Mr. and Mrs. David K. Isbister
Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. Kelly
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Martin
McDonald’s
Mebane Charitable Foundation, Inc.
NC Association of Staffing Professionals
NCFI Polyurethanes, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry O’Hagan
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Perella
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Riccardo
Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson
Rotary Club of Winston-Salem*
Mr. and Mrs. V. Carver Rudolph
Shelco, Inc.
Mrs. Carolyn Sloan
Springfield, LLC
Mr. John A. Taylor
Truliant Federal Credit Union*
The UPS Foundation
Winston-Salem Twin City Host Lions Club
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
MEMBERSHIP CIRCLE
$500 to $999
3M
Allegra FootPRINT Fund*
Anonymous
Mr. David C. Bobonski
Dr. Susan Burden
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Ms. Paula Y. Chamblee
Chemtick Coated Fabrics, Inc.
Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc.
Mrs. Annette Clinard
Collins Logistics, Inc.
Coville, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dooley
Mr. Matt Eggleston
Food Lion – Community Rewards
Mrs. Kim Freeman
Galey & Lord, LLC
Ms. Sarah Belk Gambrell
Mr. Clayton Gartrell
Goodwill Industries of NW North Carolina
Gray & Creech, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Hampton
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jones
Mr. Tim LaCroix
Mrs. Vivian Langohr
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
Logan Financial Group, LLC
Mr. Whitney T. Logan
Mark Sales, Inc.
Massif Mountain Gear Company
Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Mendelsohn
Ms. Pamela Johnson Miller
Milliken & Company
* GRANT SUPPORT
Mr. and Mrs. W. Louis Bissette, Jr.
Mrs. Arch Anna McLellan Blanchard
Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, PA
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Bledsoe
Ms. Tammy Bodenheimer
Mr. Richard Bogan
Ms. Ella Bond
Mrs. Peggy H. Bowles
Mr. Brian Bradburn
Ms. Teresa E. Braeckel
SEE students showcase their independent living skills during our After
Dark gala fundraiser held this year at Tracy’s Little Red School House.
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Morgan
Mr. Howard Patterson
Rob and Ksenia Richards
Mr. Pedro Rojas
Mr. and Mrs. D. Edwin Rose
SDV Command Source, LLC
Samsung Corporation
Solutions FYS, Inc.
South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind
Spec-Tex, Inc.
Ms. Melissa Swicegood
UPS
Virginia Stockham Ladd Family Foundation
Mrs. Carol Wade
Mr. Paul Washington
Wells Fargo Advisors
Mr. William F. Womble
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
$50 to $499
Mr. Bob Abruzzese
Mr. Harrison Adeclat
Allegra Printing & Imaging
American & Efird, LLC
Anonymous
Ms. Diana Baker
Mr. Bobby Ball
Mr. Mike Barnett
Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Bear
Ms. Frankie Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Benson
Ms. Rosie Bethea
Mr. Bobby Billings
Ms. Rebecca Branch
Ms. Lucy Brena
Ms. Erin Bridges
Dr. and Mrs. Steve Bridges
Mr. James Brown
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Buchanan
Mrs. Marsha Buckles
Mr. Benjamin D. Buckner
Mr. David Heath Buckner
Ms. Linda May Buckner
Randy and Joy Buckner
Mr. Michael Burkhard
Senator and Mrs. Richard M. Burr
Mr. Shaun Cabell
Cadie Products Corporation
Mr. Bob Calabrese
Mr. George Carson and Mr. Frank Voltz
Ms. Eva Carter
Ms. Myrtle B. Church
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Crane
Mrs. Lisa R. Cranfill
Mrs. Margaret Crutchfield
Ms. Nita Crutchfield
Mr. Eric Cunningham
Mr. Rex Cutrell
Mr. Jon Daly
Mrs. Annie Davis
Mr. Rubin Davis
Ms. Stephanie Davis
Dazz Technologies
Mr. and Mrs. Harry De Muth
Mr. Larry Diggs
Mr. Keith Dillon
COMMUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
Mr. Steve Dillon
Mrs. William N. Dixson, III
Mrs. Lynn B. Drake
Mr. Franklin Ellis
Frank and Julie Ellison
Mrs. Ann Marie Epps
Mrs. Blanca Erazo
Mr. Chris Estes
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Evans
Ms. Carol Farroch
Ms. Elizabeth Fenwick
Mr. Romilles Ferguson
Mr. Chris Flynt
Mr. Justin Foulkrod
Mr. Rick Gaefe
Mr. William Gallagher
Ms. Margaret May Garner
Drs. J.C. and Karen Gerancher
Mrs. Penelope Gettings
Mr. Anthony G. Gill
Give With Liberty Employee Donations
Ms. Jo Anne Goetz
Mr. Gregory Gontaryk
Mr. Kelvin Goode
Mr. Tom Griffin
Greensboro Hamilton Lakes Lions Club
H & S Forest Products, Inc.
Ms. Nebra Halsey
Mr. Kenneth R. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Hancock
Mr. and Mrs. Denny R. Harney
Hart Specialties, Inc.
Ms. Barbara Harward
Ms. Katherine Harwood
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hauser
Ms. Sonya Hauser
Mr. Roosevelt Hayes, Jr.
INDEPENDENCE
Ms. Patricia Howell
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Hoyt, Jr.
Ms. Odessa M. Hunter
Mr. John Ingram
ITW Nexus
Mr. Ken Joblon
Mrs. Ann Joyner
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Kay, Jr.
Kentucky Colonels of North Carolina
Kernersville Lions Club
Mr. and Mrs. George Kimberly
Mr. Clarence Kinard
Mr. Jason Kirkpatrick
Kiwanis Club of Clemmons NC Foundation
Mr. Bill Knight
Mrs. Jenny Koontz
Mrs. Pat Koontz
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilmour Lake
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Lambert
Ms. Vickie L. Lambeth
Ms. Malinda K. Leonard
Mr. George Littlejohn
Mr. Carther Liverman, III
Mrs. Margie Liverman
Mr. Brad Long
Mr. G. Todd Lynch and Mrs. Jaime S. Lynch
BG (Ret.) and Mrs. J.A. Mangual
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Manzella
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Maready
Ms. Easter McCall
Mr. Wayne McCall
Mr. Robert Earl McClain
Ms. Pansy Meadows
Ms. Mary Meeks
Dr. and Mrs. J. Wayne Meredith
Milco Industries
Ms. Barbara Miller
Several IFB employees, both blind and sighted, competed in the first-ever
A Brighter Path 10K in Winston-Salem. Anastasia Powell volunteered at
the race as did her daughter (left) and A Brighter Path Foundation Development Associate Paula Chamblee (right)
Mr. and Mrs. Deron Henry
Ms. Pamela Hickman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Hilton
Mrs. Alice W. Hinman
Mr. Johnny Ray Holleman
Mr. Jarrod Ashley Miller
Mr. James Stanley Mills
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Morrow
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mulcox
David and Brenda Neal
Mr. and Mrs. Lucian H. Neal
Ms. Dotty Neely
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Newell
Mr. David Newsome
Mrs. Rebecca Newsome
Mrs. Melinda A. Noah
Mrs. Shirley W. Noffsinger
Novelty Bias Binding Company
Mr. James A. Oates
Old Dominion Freight Lines
Mr. Jim O’Neill and Dr. Oona O’Neill
Mr. David D. Parker, Jr.
Mr. James Parker
Mr. Jerry Parker
Mrs. Tanya Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Perry, Jr.
Mrs. Wilma Pettyjohn
Pfizer Foundation
Mr. David K. Phillips
Dr. and Mrs. Harold C. Pollard
Mr. Rufus Poole
Mrs. Anastasia Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Price
Mr. Tom Prodouz
Ms. Bambi Randall
Range Kleen
Mr. and Mrs. Cal A. Ratcliff
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Riccardo
Mr. Paul David Rice
Mr. Donald Richardson
Mr. Kenneth Rippy
Mr. Dennis Rothfuss
Mr. Art Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sawyer
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Schanker
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Schmick
Mr. James K. Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Mays Scott
Mr. Paul Seth
Mr. Chris Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomas Smith
Mr. Robert Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Sommerkamp
Mr. Bill Southworth
Mr. Norris Sparks
Ms. Kelly Speas
Spec-Tex, Inc.
Ms. Ann Lewallen Spencer
Mr. Joe Sprouse
Mr. Garrett Stapleton
Mr. Richard F. Strohmeier
Ms. Westalina Suber
Ms. Carolyn Surrett
Mr. and Mrs. James Tasios
Tee Jay’s Apparel, Inc.
Mr. Daiarian Lynn Thomas
Mr. John Thomas
Mrs. John F. Trenholm
Tri-State Marketing, Inc.
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COMMUNITY
Mr. David D. Tucker
Ms. Kathy Turner
United Way of Asheville and
Buncombe County, Inc. (NC)
Mr. Jose M. Valdez
Mrs. Mary Vernon
Mrs. Jenny L. Viars
Ms. Joy Walker
Ms. Sue B. Wall
Mr. and Mrs. Hans W. Wanders
Mr. Tom Warren
Ms. Sharon Washington
Mr. Joseph C. Wassermann
Mr. Reuben Watlington
Mr. Don Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Weber
Tony and Kim West
Ms. Claudette Weston
Mr. Troy Wharton
Ms. Christine Whitaker
Ms. Mary Jo White
Mr. Barry Whittington
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Wigodsky
Mr. James Williams
Mrs. Happy Martin Willis
Mr. Rod Wilson
Mr. Allan H. Womble
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Womble
Mr. Hubert C. Woodall, Jr.
Mrs. Wendy Yokley
2013 TIN CUP CLASSIC
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Title Sponsor
Team Wendy, LLC
Driver Sponsor
United Stationers
Lunch Sponsor
Brookwood Companies, Inc.
19th Green Sponsor
Anonymous
Putter Sponsors
Cornerstone Institutional, LLC
Faro International, Inc.
Flex-Pay Business Services
NCFI Polyurethanes, Inc.
The North Carolina Eye Bank, Inc.
Springfield, LLC
The UPS Foundation, Inc.
Player Carts
Brittany Dyeing & Printing Corporation
McDonald’s
Winston-Salem Twin City Host Lions Club
Beverage Carts
3M
Allegacy Federal Credit Union
OPPORTUNITY
INDEPENDENCE
OPPORTUNITY
Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc.
Goodwill Industries, NWNC
Logan Financial Group, LLC
Mark Sales, Inc.
Massif Mountain Gear Company
Shelco, Inc.
South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind
Spec-Tex, Inc.
UPS
Hole Sponsors
Allegra Print & Imaging
American & Efird, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boucher
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Collins Logistics, Inc.
Galey & Lord
Ms. Kathryn Garner
in memory of Ned “Jeep” Ingram
Gray & Creech
H & S Forest Products, Inc.
ITW Nexus
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
Milco Industries
Milliken & Company
Mr. Bob Newell
Old Dominion Freight Line
Mr. Jim O’Neill
John and Sharon Richardson
SDV Command Source
2013 AFTER DARK FUNDRAISER
Presenting Sponsor
Salem Optical Company
Platinum Sponsors
BB&T
Reynolds American, Inc.
Gold Sponsors
Flex-Pay Business Services
Googe Financial Services, Inc.
Team Wendy, LLC
United Stationers
Winston Personnel Group
Silver Sponsors
Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
McDonald’s
The North Carolina Eye Bank, Inc.
Shelco, Inc.
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
Winston-Salem Twin City Host Lions Club
HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS
Dr. Philip R. Aronson
in honor of Dan Boucher
in honor of Carver Rudolph
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Barnwell, Jr.
in honor of Paula Chamblee,
Braille Book Campaign
in honor of Ksenia Richards,
Braille Book Campaign
in memory of Marilyn Sanders,
Braille Book Campaign
Mrs. Thomas S. Bennett
in honor of Paige Campbell, Dart
Tournament
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boucher
in memory of Rose Connell
Ms. Whitney Speaks Byrd
in honor of Rodger Speaks
Ms. Margaret Campbell
in memory of Tracy Callaghan
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Carey
in honor of Ramona Carey, Jeffrey
Williams and Waddell Williams
in honor of Anthony, Laura, Andrew,
Laurel and James Carey
in honor of Stephanie Wilken
in honor of Kristina, Jeff, Robert,
Renee, Kyle and Kara Vetter
in honor of Beth and Gib Rossing
in honor of Else and Ron Schardt
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Carlson
in memory of Maurice Everette
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Craver
in honor of Candace Aldridge, Nathan
Anderson, Randy Auten, Jim Baxley, Sandy
Beezley, Russ Bernthal, Lynn Berry,
Michael Beshears, Larry Bridges, Tara
Brown, Nicole Cofield, Bill Colon,
Mark DellaValle, Linda Dilley, Randy
Dulaney, Patsy Dwiggins, Rhonda
Evans, Jeff Fink, Jason Flittner, Gail
Fuller, Steve Gamberini, Becky Glass,
Heather Goforth, Paige Green, Guidant
Group Team at Progress Energy,
Piyush Gupta, Cindy Hall, Carolyn
Hewett, Karen Hicks, Mauri Hodges,
Kathleen Hohenstein, Lee Hylton, Ken
Ingram, George Jackson, Lori Jostes,
Jim Keegan, Tom Kelly, Kelly KennerPatridge, Tom Kureczka, Aaron Lanzen,
Myra Lawrence, Betty Leverton, Kym
Lord, John Loyack, Helen Mason, Van
Massey, Kris McCarn, Tim McCarthy,
Tom McFarland, Glenn Miller, Susan
Montgomery-Grout, Dane Mutter,
Dave Nesselrode, Mike O’Brien, Dale
Patterson, Steve Petruzzi, Dale Price,
Don Roof, Steve Rutledge, Narendra
Sagar, Chuck Schmidt, Cristi Shore,
Tom Skaff, Lisa Smith, Eric Snider,
Micky Swaim, Peggy Taylor, Rhonda
Till, Marty Trice, Brenda Walden,
Tom Weimer, Ralph Wilkes, Melinda
Wohlford, Al Wood, Jeff Woodrum
Mrs. Margaret Crutchfield
in honor of Kathryn Garner
Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Day
in honor of Milt Price
East Bend High School Class of 1960
COMMUNITY
in memory of Margaret Pilcher Hampton
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Eisenberg
in honor of Kathryn Garner
Mrs. Blanca Erazo
in honor of Andrea and Daniel
Miss Asha Gandhi and Mr. Drew Gandhi
in honor of Jacob Gerancher’s 13th birthday
Dr. Sanjay K. Gandhi and
Dr. Lauren B. Gandhi
in memory of William Kedar Gandhi
Ms. Kathryn Garner
in memory of Ed McGuire
in memory of Letitia Boucher
in memory of David T. Brais
in memory of William N. (Tad) Homan, Jr.
in memory of Mildred and Thad Garner
Ms. Sylvia Gilley
in honor of Kathryn Garner
Mr. and Mrs. Cook Griffin
in memory of Lela Griffin by her son
W. Cook Griffin
Mr. Thaddeus Henderson
in honor of Paul Washington
Dr. Mark Hess and Dr. Suzanne Hess
in honor of Kathryn Garner
Ms. Kathryn Holt
in memory of Dr. Laurene Byerly Holt
Dr. Gidget Hopf
in memory of Letitia Boucher
Mrs. Carolyn Hurt
in memory of John Hurt
Mr. and Mrs. David K. Isbister
in honor of Kathryn Garner and for the
benefit of the Little Red Schoolhouse
Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Johnson
in memory of Margaret Hampton
Ms. Ninetta Joyce Kelly
in memory of William Norman
“Tad” Homan, Jr.
Ms. Helen Kyle
in memory of Tracy L. Callaghan
Mr. and Mrs. John Labarowski
in memory of Letitia Boucher
Dr. and Mrs. Scott Lawrence
in honor of Jenny and Travis Viars
Ms. Nettie Marie Neal
in honor of Paul Washington
Old Richmond Volunteer Fire Department
Fireman’s Fund
in memory of Margaret Hampton
Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Pate
in honor of Milton and Ann Wood
Mrs. Wilma Pettyjohn
in honor of Kathryn Garner
Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Plunkett
in honor of Margaret P. Hampton
Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Riccardo
in memory of a very special young woman,
Tracy Callaghan, from Lucille and Pete
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Richards
in memory of John F. Trenholm
Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson
in memory of Cleveland “Mac”
McDonald
in memory of LaDeen Richardson
Mr. Sanford H. Rudolph
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carver
Rudolph and Family
Ms. Starr Sargent
in memory of Margaret Hampton
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stoffel
in honor of Shirley Shouse
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Tate
in memory of John F. Trenholm
Ms. Frieda Todd
in honor of Barbara and Joel Schanker
Mr. and Mrs. Dean E. Vavra
in memory of Paul Barbour
Mrs. Jenny Lawrence Viars
in honor of Meryl Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Francis L. Vogler
in memory of Alice Lee Googe Bauer
The Walmart Foundation – Sam’s Club
in recognition of the volunteer service
of associate Cory Cockman who
volunteered 27 hours for IFB
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd G. Walter, Jr.
in honor of John Googe
Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Warlick, Jr.
in honor of Preston Alexander Scott
Mrs. Louise B. Whealton
in honor of John Googe
Winston-Salem Fire Department
Flower Fund
in memory of Margaret Pilcher
Hampton
Winston-Salem Symphony Encore Society
in honor of Jenny Viars
CHRISTOPHER E. FLYNT CULTURAL FUND
Established to provide social, recreational
and educational opportunities to persons who
are blind or visually impaired
Ms. Tammy Bodenheimer
Ms. Paula Y. Chamblee
Michael and Debbie Duke
in memory of Douglas Young
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Eddins
in memory of Douglas Young
Ms. Lorna Ford
Ms. Kathryn Garner
in memory of Douglas Young
Mr. Tim LaCroix
Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Murray
David and Brenda Neal
Mrs. Rebecca Newsome
NC Association of County
Agricultural Agents
in memory of Douglas Young
Mrs. Anastasia Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Richards
in memory of Douglas Young
Mr. Art Saunders
COMMUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
INDEPENDENCE
Tracy’s Little Red School House houses the SEE program, which includes an
after school program, summer camp, art classes, and support groups. IFB
also hosts SEE summer camps two weeks each year in Asheville.
Joel and Barbara Schanker
in memory of Douglas Young
Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Simpson
in memory of Douglas Young
Ms. Jean R. Thomas
in memory of Douglas Young
Mrs. Jenny Viars
Mr. Don Weaver
Ms. Mary Jo White
Mr. Rod Wilson
GIFTS IN KIND
Allure Salon
American Girl Doll
Andrews Apothecary
Anonymous
Angelina’s Teas
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Mr. Bart Austin
The Bagel Station
Bermuda Run Country Club
Bernard Carpenter Photography
Bonefish Grill
Mr. Jared Bunn
Burke Street Pizza
Mr. Brent Burkholder
Ms. Linda Byrum
C. Cravens & Company
Café Gelato
Carolina Low Vision, Inc.
Ms. Nancy Chamblin
Champion
Mrs. Annette Clinard
Mr. Bob Cook
Cornerstone Institutional, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Craver
Dancing Lemur Photography & Design
The Dash
Deacon’s Club
Deva Fine Jewelry
Dewey’s Bakery
Diamondback
Dillard’s
Ms. Olga Dorenko
Five Loaves Catering
Five Points
Mr. Christopher E. Flynt
Food Lion
Foster Real Estate Appraisers
Fratelli’s
Fresh Market
Ms. Kathy Gallagher
Ms. Kathryn Garner
Ms. Roz Gentry
Drs. J.C. and Karen Gerancher
Grins Enterprises, LLC
Ms. Dorothy Hamill
Mrs. Nancy Hancock
Hanesbrands, Inc.
Mr. William Harris
The Hitting Zone
Hutch & Harris
Mr. Ken Hutchins
Mrs. Tonya Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Johnston
K-9 Doggy Bakery and Boutique
Mr. Adam Kaye
Mr. Bill Kirk
Mrs. Jenny Koontz
Krankies Coffee
La Tisserande
Mr. Tim Lacroix
Mr. Carther Liverman, III
Longhorn Steakhouse
M. Christopher’s
Massage Envy
Ms. Jessica Maurice
Mr. Garry McCall
McDonald’s
Meadowlands Golf Club
Milner’s American Southern
Cuisine & Cocktails
Dr. John Monroe
Mount Rogers, IDC
Mrs. Pumpkin’s
Muddy Paws Grooming
Ms. Dotty Neely
Mr. and Mrs. W. Robert Newell
North Point Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Organic Valley
Phoenix Grille
Piedmont Federal Savings Bank
Prestige
Primo Water
R.H. Barringer Distributing Company
Renaissance Salon
Reynolds American, Inc.
Mrs. Jane Richards
Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson
River Birch Lodge
Ryan’s Restaurant
Sam’s Club
Mr. Charles Sawyer
Shelton Vineyards, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Shields
Ms. Shirley Shouse and Mr. Ted Harris
Mr. Webb Simpson
Southeastern Occupational Services, PA
Mr. John Spillman
Mr. Will Spivey
Mr. Cleon S. Thompson, Jr.
Mr. Lowell Tomlinson
Trader Joe’s
Treasure Décor
U.S. National Whitewater Center
UNCSA School of Music
Mrs. Jenny Lawrence Viars
Village Tavern, Inc.
Walt Disney World
Ms. Judy Williard
Winston-Salem Soccerplex
Winston-Salem Symphony
Winston-Salem Symphony Encore Society
Worth Collection
YMCA of NW North Carolina
Ms. Denby Zimmerman
OTHER DONATIONS
Mr. Seth Anderson
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Aston
Ms. Samantha Barbrey
Ms. Whatina Barnes
Mr. David Barr
Ms. Camille Berher
Mrs. Gail Booie
Mr. Demarius Bowens
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Brookby
Mr. Marcialito Cam
Mr. Danny Cowan
Customlink
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Dalton
Mr. Eddie Day
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Deem
Mr. Richard Dickerson
Mr. Will Doss
Ms. Lorna Ford
Mr. Johnny Fryer
Mr. Bill Gaffney
Ms. Kathy Gallagher
Mr. Ryan Gardner
Ms. M. Elizabeth Gee
Mr. Dan Grady
Mr. Keith Green
Mrs. Alice W. Greene
Mr. and Mrs. W. Cook Griffin
INDEPENDENCE
COMMUNITY
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hale
Mr. Don Hamilton
Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Harris
Ms. Deborah L. Hawkins
Mr. Steven Hepler
Ms. Ana Hernandez
Mr. Mark Hibbett
Ms. Vaniette Huntley
Ms. Terilyn Hutcheon
Mr. Lou Jablonski
Mrs. Tina Jolly
Ms. Angela Jordan
Mr. Fred Jordan
Jan Keeling
Mr. James P. Kelly
Mr. Rowan Langford
Mr. Kevin Leonard
Mr. Tim Maher
Mr. Tim Mallekoote
Ms. Christa N. Mathis
Mr. Michael McBee
Mr. Marc McCollough
Mrs. Amy L. McFerrin
Mr. John McKenzie
Mr. Bryant McNair
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. McNames
Ms. Ana Laria Nunez-Alvayero
Ms. Rebecca Oneyear
Mr. Bruce Osgood
Mr. Jeff Papalia
Ms. Mildred Patterson
Ms. Sue Pettit
Mr. Anthony Powell
Mr. Matt Prevette
Mrs. Cathy Ralston
Mrs. Vasudha Rangapathy
Mr. John Rankin
Mr. Jose Rizo-Patron
Mr. Dick Rowe
Mr. Erik Runge
Mr. Bob Russ
Ms. Kimberley D. Schlechtweg
Mr. Joseph P. Schwerzler
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Shields
Ms. Jory Solomon
Mrs. Eula Harper Spease
Mrs. Melrose M. Stocks
Mr. Dick Sullivan
Ms. Amber Terrase
Mrs. Tasha Thompson
Mr. Kevin Tillery
Mrs. Laura True
Mr. Scott Tucker
Mr. Marvin Tyler
Ms. Aja Watson
Mrs. Cindy Watson
Ms. Maudeva Willis
Mr. Joshua Ziebell
Mr. Grant Zolninger
IFB DONOR FOCUS: GORDON PFEFFERKORN
Gordon Pfefferkorn is a long-time IFB friend and member of the Lion’s Club who
wanted to support visually impaired children in Winston-Salem. His generous gift
is allowing IFB to build a playground mural at Tracy’s Little Red School House.
Students will help create a tactile art experience for the space in 2014.
OPPORTUNITY
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
INDEPENDENCE
OPPORTUNITY INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY
INDEPENDENCE
OPPORTUNITY
GET INVOLVED
Donate
Volunteer
Consider charitable gifts of cash, real
estate, securities, or personal property.
Connect
Sponsor
Give your time by signing up for one of
our many volunteer opportunities.
Check out the Facebook pages for A Brighter Path Foundation
and Community Low Vision Center.
Support the Tin Cup Classic Golf Tournament,
A Brighter Path 10K and After Dark fundraisers.
For information about A Brighter Path Foundation, call (336) 245-5623 or visit abpfoundation.org.
TRAINING EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES
TRAINING
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
MATTRESSES
J. Teagal works on the mattress
subassembly line. The mattress team
has expanded to meet growing demand,
with new contract opportunities serving
colleges and universities.
OPTICAL
The IFB Optical laboratory has grown,
and new technology has been added for
improved efficiency. Jal Montero cuts
curves and thickness in lens blanks for
prescription lenses.
IFB SOLUTIONS
IFB Solutions provides staffing for
call centers and fulfillment services
nationwide. In Asheville, David Buckner
fulfills materials for programs like
AmeriCorps and Senior Corps.
Clayton Sanders sews pocket flaps for the Army Physical Fitness Uniform. IFB’s engineering team upfitted his machine with special guides so this operation could be
converted to a job for someone who is blind or visually impaired.
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SERVICES
TRAINING
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
SERVICES EMPLOYMENT
HONORS AND AWARDS
IFB EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – MAUDEVA WILLIS
For nearly four decades, Maudeva Willis has worked
at IFB in almost every department, including her
current job on the T-shirt team. Pictured at her
work station with IFB Plant Manager Pedro Rojas,
Maudeva lives independently and is active in her
church.“I started with IFB when we were located
downtown, and I have always thought of this as my
home. It’s just like family here.”
IFB CAREER ACHIEVER AWARD – STEPHANIE DAVIS
For Stephanie Davis, working at IFB is a family affair. Her parents,
Howard and Tonya Patterson, are also visually impaired and IFB
employees. Stephanie is a customer service representative with IFB
Optical and handles customer inquiries from 27 Veterans Administration
locations. She was promoted after completing IFB’s Customer Service
training program. “I love interacting with our Optical customers and
helping them with questions and issues. IFB is a special place to work
because of the opportunities for training and upward mobility.”
IFB CUSTOMER OF THE YEAR AWARD – JAMES WILCOXSON
More than a decade ago, James Wilcoxson, Prosthetics Chief at the Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn
VA Medical Center, contacted IFB to provide eyeglasses for two VA facilities in Columbia and
Greenville, S.C. Inspired by the success of these two programs, Wilcoxson became a champion for
IFB, leading to the steady expansion of IFB Optical and many job opportunities for people who are
blind or visually impaired.
IFB SOLUTIONS AWARD – EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
IFB received the Employer of the Year award from the Dallas region of the Texas
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services – Blind Division. IFB was
recognized for creating jobs to support its contract with Military Health Net.
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TRAINING EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES
TRAINING
IFB DELMER WALL AWARD
Executive Assistant SHARON
RICHARDSON was recognized for her
dedication and generous spirit. A
seven-year employee, she is constantly
finding a need and filling it, including
coordinating transportation and
helping out when employees are ill.
IFB ASHEVILLE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – JOE SPROUSE
Although Retinitis Pigmentosa left Joe Sprouse with just 5 percent
of his vision, he has taken on many challenging assignments at
IFB, including his current position on the stapler assembly team
running a sonic and press welder. “I love waking up each morning
and having a caring place to go. I want IFB to grow so they can
help others like me.”
IFB COMMODORE FUNDERBURK AWARD – IFB MEDICAL TEAM
Dr. Kerry Collins, Kathy Pfeiffer and Laura Viers serve as the
medical team for more than 350 employees working at IFB’s WinstonSalem location. The team provides primary care, coordinates blood
pressure screenings, administers flu shots, conducts annual health
assessments and hosts health education sessions.
K AT H R Y N W. G A R N E R
VOLUNTEER OF THE
Y E A R AWA R D
JOSH JOLLY is the first recipient of
the Kathryn W. Garner Volunteer of
the Year award for his exceptional
commitment to the SEE program
and the student campers. Josh is
a student at Wilkes Early College
High School.
I F B C E L E B R AT E S
K AT H R Y N W. G A R N E R
KATHRYN GARNER was honored for
her exceptional service to IFB at a
special event held at Tracy’s Little
Red School House. “Winston-Salem
Industries for the Blind has allowed
me to give my time and my heart in
so many wonderful ways.”
AARP NAMES IFB ONE OF 2013 BEST EMPLOYERS FOR WORKERS OVER 50
IFB was honored for the second time with the prestigious AARP award that recognizes
excellent policies toward workers age 50 and older. Only 50 organizations are named each
year, and only one other North Carolina company was on the list.
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SERVICES
TRAINING
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
SERVICES EMPLOYMENT
Husband and wife Joseph and Cheryl Rehmatullah recently moved to Asheville to work with IFB. Joseph is totally blind and Cheryl is visually impaired;
they work together in contract cutting.
2013 IFB LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS
David Plyler, Chairman
Mike Faircloth, Vice Chairman
David Horton, Executive Director
DIRECTORS
Greg Anderson
John Brais
Lisa Caldwell
Karen Carey
Dan Boucher, Executive Chairman
Sam George, Chief Financial Officer
Will Spivey, Sr. VP of Marketing & Business Affairs
Jeff Clark
Dr. Kerry Collins
Rusty Davis
Mike Faircloth
Kathryn Garner
David Googe (ex-officio)
John Googe
Patrick Grantham
Cook Griffin
Ann Johnston
Gilmour Lake
Todd Lynch
David Hampton, VP of Human Resources
Dan Kelly, VP of Operations
Pamela Miller, VP of Optical Development
W. Robert Newell
Jim O’Neill
Charles Pine
David Plyler
Carver Rudolph
Richard Sieg
John Wigodsky
8.2%
8.1%
1.3%
4.2%
34.0%
IFB SALES REVENUE BY SOURCE
15.9%
5.9%
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22.4%
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Military Clothing/Textiles
Other
Commissaries
Optical
Bedding Products
Base Supply Centers
Writing Instruments
eCommerce
TRAINING EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES
TRAINING
WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, INC. & AFFILIATE
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
as of Sept. 30, 2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Receivables, Net
Inventory
Property and Equipment, Net
Other Assets
Liabilities
Net Assets
Consolidated Statement of Activities and Changes in
Net Assets for the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
OPERATING INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS)
$11,360
10,883
8,576
12,065
1,352
$44,236
Foundation Contribution Revenue
Sales
Cost of Goods Sold
$467
104,872
78,815
26,524
27,036
(512)
117
(395)
(203)
(598)
31,768
$31,170
Operating Expenses
Support and Other Income
Net Operating Income (Loss) & Support
Other
Decrease in Net Assets
Net Assets Beginning of Year
Net Assets End of Year
$13,066
31,170
$44,236
(summarized from audited financial statements)
IFB BLIND EMPLOYMENT
Blind Indirect and Direct Labor Hours
Hours in Thousands
611.6
622.2
493.8
506.6
340.0
242.1
177.2
7.3
10.3
23.1
45.3
48.0
58.3
61.1
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
Total Blind Indirect Hours
Total Blind Direct Hours
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Larry Barker prepares pocket pieces for
the Ripstop Airman’s Battle Uniform using
an adapted thermal sealing machine. He
joined IFB after losing his job of 23 years due
to vision challenges. “I am thankful to IFB
because they understand our abilities and
know how to match you to the right job. I love
the people and friends I’ve made here.”
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