Advocating for Respect and Consideration

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1 THE PYRAMID MORE Golf Outing Info on Pages: 6, 7 Summer Office Hours: M-W 10 am - 2 pm Going Paperless in August Page 3 No. 8 August 2018 Downriver Advocating for Respect and Consideration Please join us for The Arc Downriver s 16 th Annual Golf Outing and Charity Event SUNDAY, August 19, 2018 Taylor Meadows Golf Club Taylor, MI There is still time to support our programs by donating items for the Basket Raffle and signing up a team to golf for the Golf Outing. We plan to raffle off baskets and significant items of value as an additional fundraising opportunity during the Golf Outing. We are requesting donations to help build several nice themed baskets. Below are a few ideas of what we are looking for. We also welcome any other completed baskets as well, tickets for sporting events (Tigers, Pistons, Lions, Red Wings, etc.) and gift cards. Wine/Liquor Basket (e.g. wine, liquor, beer, etc..) Road Trip/Car Wash Basket (e.g. gas cards, car wash tickets, bucket/ wash ear, etc.) Family Night Out (e.g. Restaurant gift cards) Sports Lover Basket (e.g. Tickets to a game, bleacher seat cushions/ bag chairs, etc.) Handyman Basket (e.g. Lowes/Home Depot gift cards, tools, etc ) Golf Lover Basket (e.g. Golf Balls, Sky Caddie, etc.) Shopaholic (e.g. Gift cards to stores) Contact Deborah Brown at grosseilebrown2@aol.com or (734) for more information. Please drop off donations by July 30, 2018 to the Arc Downriver Office. Proceeds from the Golf Outing will benefit The Arc Downriver programs and services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual impairments and their families. Please tell your friends, family and business associates about the largest fundraiser held for The Arc Downriver annually. Your support is greatly appreciated! THE PYRAMID is the official newsletter of The Arc Downriver Co-Editors: Beth Klocek, Eileen Brandt, Lori Huntington Publisher: The Arc Downriver

2 ARTS & CRAFTS WITH THE ADVOCATES The gathering will be on Saturday, August 18th. Light refreshments will be served. It is open to everyone. Please call the office at to RSVP. We want to make sure that there are enough craft supplies for all. The craft class is held at The Arc Downriver office from 12:00-2:00 pm. Proudly serving children and adults with developmental disabilities since Affiliated with The Arc of the U.S. and The Arc of Michigan. A member agency of Hope to see you there! The Arc Downriver Board of Directors Meeting is August 7, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Held at the Arc Downriver Office. The Arc Downriver Board of Directors OFFICERS President: Jim Dickinson Vice President: Jerry Swindle Treasurer: Kevin Martin Secretary: Tammy Affholter DIRECTORS Angela Farley / Rozi Keller Tom Moody / Dennis Glinski DIRECTORS Deborah Brown / Terey DeLisle / Gerald Morello Stephanie Nankervis / Beverly Witchelhouse PAST PRESIDENT Mike Cervenak EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kevin McGuckin Mission Statement To advocate for individuals who are developmentally challenged, have cognitive impairments and their families by promoting choices, creating opportunities, and providing support needed to fully participate in the community. The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI Office: Beth Klocek Phone: Fax: arcriver@sbcglobal.net Website: Facebook: ArcDownriverOFFICIAL: Summer Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10:00 am-2:00 pm CLOSED: Thursday and Friday Serving eighteen communities in the Downriver area for 64 years: Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, New Boston, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven and Wyandotte. 2

3 President s Report By Jim Dickinson President, Board of Directors Welcome to a New Phase of our Newsletter This is the first edition of our newsletter to go totally digital. As you know, we have been including reminders in the previous newsletters that we would be digital come the August newsletter. Please check out the website at downriverarc.org or look us up on Facebook at The Arc Downriver. Golf Outing Soon Our single largest fundraiser of the year is just around the corner, scheduled for Sunday, August 19: our Annual Golf Outing. There are many opportunities to participate, including hole sponsorships and golfing. Forms are included in this month s Pyramid. Monies raised from this event go toward programs that benefit your child/loved one. Thumb through and read the rest of this newsletter; all of these programs and activities happen because of your contribution. Please support the Arc by getting involved. Thank you. Special Sports Picnic Planned This year s All Sports Picnic occurs Saturday, August 11 at the Flat Rock Elks on the corner of Telegraph and Vreeland Roads. Fun begins at 12 noon. Bring a side dish to pass around, hot dogs and hamburgers provided. 3

4 Thank You To Our Donors! We sincerely appreciate your generous donations. Daniel Grasinski 8/2 Johnny Huebner 8/2 Max Tilk 8/2 John Cullinan 8/4 Lauren Coulter 8/8 Justin Wicker 8/8 Alan Witchelhouse 8/8 Mickaela Bartel 8/9 Erica Sonnenberg 8/11 Johnathon Swick 8/11 Frank Vargo 8/11 Bridget Connors 8/12 Ryan Cooke 8/16 Francesco Manzari 8/17 Steven Paul 8/17 Johnathon Britt 8/18 Michelle Gallagher 8/18 Christina Guzman 8/18 Roland Keller 8/20 Matthew Brown 8/23 Tommy Stone 8/23 Kelly Bonifas 8/24 Latoya Egler 8/25 Angie Palazzolo 8/26 John Atanosian 8/28 Scott Barclay 8/29 Angie Orr 8/29 Brian Pullum 8/31 B & D Vacuum The Fucci & Bammer Family Andrew Baron Mario Borbolla Eileen Brandt Wade Brown Michael and Jerry Cervenak Kara Clarke Coffield & Associates Colors By Kim Hair Salon & Spa C*MAC Allen Dorey Downriver Community Fed. Credit Union Downriver Real Estate Group DTE Energy Elks No Lori Huntington Knights of Columbus Sterling Hts. Knights of Columbus Riverview Council Denise Kopp LL Custom Contracting John Linger, lll Larry Loselle Steve Lyons The March Family Shirley Mead Bill Mott Marvelous Promotions Tom Moody Victoria Murphy Odette Chiropractic Ernest & Diane Reed Neil Reid Darrell & Barbara Serapigila David Smelter Roger & Pam Swap Scott Watson Diane West Please note: If your name is missing from the birthday list, it may be because you may not have given us the information. If you wish to be on the list, contact the office at Thank you. 4 Memorial Donations In Memory of Nancy Behen Irene Maza In Memory of Barb O Brien Jill Douthitt Charlene Merritt

5 Arc Downriver Fall Bowling Date: Bowling starts Friday, September 7th and runs for 20 weeks Where: Indian Lanes th Street, Wyandotte, MI Time: 2:30 pm Cost: $53 - One Game / $98 - Two Games * All Bowlers signing up for 1 game will bowl together on a team. BOWLERS MUST: Be an current Arc member. Be 16 years or older to participate. Wear appropriate clothing. Have a signed permission slip on file in the office. Please return the sign-up/permission slip below to the Arc office by Wednesday, August 30. Fall Bowling Sign-Up / Permission Slip Name of Athlete Address Phone Number Number of Games Team Member Request (can not be guaranteed) Ramp Needed Yes No Wheelchair Access Yes No I understand that for my son/daughter to participate in the 2018 fall bowling season, my son/daughter must have a signed permission slip on file in the Arc Downriver office. Bowlers must have their own transportation to and from the bowling establishment. If the bowler needs assistance to bowl, the parent/guardian, staff, or other designated responsible person must stay at the bowling alley to help. Group home staff must stay with their bowlers. An emergency card must be on file for every bowler with up-to-date emergency contact information. Signature of Parent or Guardian I am available to help during bowling: Yes No Please return to the Arc office by Wednesday, August 30,

6 PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ARC DOWNRIVER 16TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AND CHARITY EVENT DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018 TAYLOR MEADOWS GOLF CLUB TAYLOR, MI Cost: $95 per person ($98.20 Online with PayPal) Includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart Premium Continental Breakfast and Lunch at the Turn Three Entrée Dinner Buffet and Cash Bar 50/50 Raffle SKINS SCHEDULE OF TIME AND EVENTS: 7:00 am to 7:45 am Registration Premium Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Shotgun Start 12:00 pm to 1:10 pm Golfers Return from Course 1:15 pm Dinner Buffet Served 2:00 pm Brief Speaker Program Proceeds from the Golf Outing will benefit The Arc Downriver programs and services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual impairments and their families. Please tell your friends, family and business associates about the largest fundraiser held at The Arc Downriver annually. Your support is appreciated! Affiliated with The Arc of Michigan, The Arc U.S., and The United Way. Serving eighteen communities in the Downriver area for 65 years: Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, New Boston, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, and Wyandotte. 6

7 The Arc Downriver 16th Annual Golf Outing Registration The deadline for Golf, Dinner Reservations or to be a Hole Sponsor is: Monday, August 6th 2018 by 1:00 pm* (see early registration discount below) Team Captain: #1 Phone: Address: Player #2 Phone: Address: Player #3 Phone: Address: Player #4 Phone: Address: Golf, Lunch, Dinner $95 per person or $98.20 if paying online with PayPal: Total: $ Hole $100 per hole: by 8/6/18 or $ per hole if paying online with PayPal (service fee included). Total: $ I want my Hole Sponsor Sign to read as follows: Sorry, no business logos. Deadline for hole sponsor signs is Monday, August 6th 2018 Other Cash Donations to the Arc Downriver: Total: $ Dinner $26 per person Total: $ or $27 per person if paying online with PayPal Total: $ Total Payment Enclosed: Total: $ Make checks payable to: The Arc Downriver Mailing Address: 1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI Or pay online with PayPal For more information contact The Arc office at (734) RESERVATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. NO RAIN DATES Compliance with Taylor Meadows GC Policies apply. Keep pace within two shots of the group in front. Golfers or anyone operating electric carts are liable for negligent use of electric carts and any damages or injuries that may occur. 7

8 Eric, Kenneth, Alex and Dylan MORE Sign Painting FUN! August 25th 12:00-2:00 pm The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, Michigan Sue, Sally, Josh, Heidi (Amazing assistant from Crafty Puzzle) Diana, Alex and Jim (Arc Downriver Board President) On August 25th, grab a friend and join us for a FUN afternoon of Sign Painting at the Arc Downriver. This is not 'free-hand' painting, so painters do not need to be artistic. Anyone can create a sign that will look like an artist painted it. YOU will be the artist and it will turn out amazing! These hand-crafted signs make great gifts and are also a great way to personalize a space in your home or office. Advance registration is required to have your custom template made and to ensure your materials are ready! Please reserve your spot no later than August 15th. Once you select your design, please notate personalization, if applicable, and choose the size of your sign: 12 x 12 or 4 x 24 and you will be able to choose your own colors of paint on Saturday, August 25th. The Arc Downriver will receive a percentage of every ticket sold! Pizza will be served to keep those creative juices flowing! $30 fee covers everything you ll need to create an incredible sign! **Photos and/or video may be taken and used in print or electronic media; IF you do not want your photo included, please contact the Arc Downriver office. ** -Name Painting Choice Circle Size: 12 x 12 or 4 x 24 Personalization (if applicable signs A4, A6, A21) Josh, Elsie, Sue, Sally, Chandelle Diana Kenneth, Roberta, Lauren, Nicole, Connor, Alex, Kara (Our Rosemary, Jimmy, Lori (Our Arc leader from Crafty Puzzle) Downriver Advocate and Family Outreach Consultant) 8

9 August Sign Painting Party Choices AR13 AR14 AR15 AR10 AR11 AR12 AR7 (Black ribbon is AR8 AR9 AR4 AR5 AR6 AR1 AR2 AR3 AR16 AR17 AR18 chalkboard paint) AR21 AR27 AR20 AR19 AR25 AR28 AR26 AR29 Have a favorite quote or design in mind that isn t pictured? Kara from the Crafty Puzzle is happy to customize a sign, if you make AR AR23 AR24

10 ANNUAL ALL - SPORTS PICNIC 2018 Come and have some BBQ fun!! Saturday, August 11 12:00-3:00 pm Elks Lodge Telegraph, Flat Rock (corner of Vreeland Rd.) Everyone should bring a dish to pass. Please call the Arc Downriver office or contact Mike Herbst to let us know how many will be joining the FUN!! See you there. SCRIP FUNDRAISER FOR THE ARC DOWNRIVER Scrip fundraising is a no-selling program that allows families, friends and neighbors to raise money for The Arc Downriver. Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards. You purchase gift cards from The Arc Downriver office at face value, we order those cards from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a reduced price. The difference is an instant rebate for The Arc Downriver. It s really that simple! When you use scrip gift cards at your favorite retailers, you re fundraising while you shop. Great Lakes Scrip Center offers more than 700 of the country s biggest retailers, including grocery, department stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels, home improvement, and more. Just by using scrip to pay for your normal weekly purchases, you can easily raise $2,000 or more per year. It s time to put your shopping dollars to work for the Arc Downriver sports programs, social events and much more. SCRIP ORDERS Details on the program is available at: Orders can be called into the office at or ed: arcriver@sbcglobal.net by close of day on the first Monday of each month. There are order forms and a product list at the office available for your use. The order will be placed on the first Tuesday of each month. As long as we have enough orders to cover shipping cost. When the cards arrive at the office, you would then come to the Arc Downriver office to pay and pick up your gift cards. It really is that simple. (For example; Order Date: August 7, 2018 Estimated Delivery Date: August 10, 2018) Sept. 4, 2018 Sept. 7, 2018 Oct. 2, 2018 Oct. 5, 2018 Please help support the Arc Downriver. Every dollar really does count! 10

11 Date: Arc Downriver Fall Bocce Ball Saturday, September 8th Where: Behind the Woodhaven Municipal Building West Road Woodhaven, MI Time: Group 1-9:00 to 10:00 am Group 2-10:00 to 11:00 am All returning athletes, please attend the practice session that you were in for spring practice. All new athletes will be in Group 2 at 10:00 am. PLAYERS: Must be a current Arc member. Must have a signed Special Olympics Athlete Release Form and a current Special Olympics Athlete Medical Form (physical) on file in The Arc Downriver Office. The physical cannot expire before the end of the season. If the current physical expires before the end of the season, a new physical must be submitted prior to the start of bocce ball. Physicals must renew every 3 years. Must be 16 years or older to participate. Must wear appropriate clothing. Must return the permission slip below to the Arc office by Wednesday, September 5th. Bocce Ball Fall 2018 Sign-Up Sheet Name of Athlete Address Phone Number Physical Expiration Date Member Expiration Date I understand that for my son/daughter to participate in the 2018 fall bocce ball season, my son/ daughter must have a current Special Olympic Health Appraisal on file in the Arc Downriver office. Signature of Parent or Guardian Please return or fax to The Arc Downriver, 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Michigan Fax # by Wednesday, September 5th,

12 Arc Downriver Golf Sign Up 2018 If you are interested in playing Golf this season, please fill out this form and turn into the Arc Downriver office. You must have a current Special Olympics Physical on file at the office to participate. If your physical expires before the end of the golf season (September of 2018), you will need a new physical prior to the start of golf. NAME OF ATHLETE BIRTHDATE SHIRT SIZE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER CONTACT PERSON & PHONE # SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN Please return this form to the Arc office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Drop off or Fax to the office at If you are interested in Golf this season, contact the Arc Downriver office at You must be an Arc Downriver member and have a current Special Olympics Physical on file with us to participate. All physicals must be updated every 3 years. Practice for all golf athletes will be at Riverview Highlands on the Mondays listed below starting at 6:30 pm. (Partners not required to attend, but would be helpful.) Practice Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27. September 3, 10, 17, 24. (Monroe Tournament will be in August. Date and time to be determined.) Unified partners will play at Water s Edge Golf Course on Grosse Ile on Sundays. Tee time 4:00 pm. $10.00 per golfer includes cart. Please be sure to turn your scorecards into Vicki Rosiak, Paula Redmer or Pat Colucci. Unified Golf Dates: August 5,12,19, 26. September 2, 9, 16, 23. Special Olympics Fall Games Tournament is scheduled for September 30. More information to follow. The address is: Eagle Crest Golf Course 1275 South Huron Street Ypsilanti, Michigan Phone:

13 Participants in Adventure Club, Art at the Arc, and the dances MUST be current Arc Downriver members, have a signed Consumer Activity Policy on file, and have a current Emergency Card on file. If you have not updated your Emergency Card lately or signed the new Consumer Activity Policy, please see the staff. Wednesday Evening Activities Wed., Aug. 1 Game night Wed., Aug. 8 Pizza Night $2 Wed., Aug. 15 Bingo Wed., Aug. 22 DJ Chris Wed., Aug. 29 Karaoke Adventure Club is from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. at the Arkay Building Eureka in Southgate (next to the Olive Garden) Art at the Arc Art at the Arc is a therapeutic acrylic painting class. The 4-week sessions take place during Adventure Club hours (5:30-7:00 pm) and are taught by one of Downriver s finest artists, Patricia Izzo. Artwork completed throughout the year will be displayed each November when we have the Opening Reception for the Art at The Arc Exhibit. Class size is limited to enable our instructor to spend more one-on-one time with each student so please register early as classes fill up quickly. September Art Class Registration (Sept. 5,12,19,26) $25.00 Non-refundable Non-transferable Name: Phone Number: Amount Paid Cash Check # Staff Initials Art at The Arc staff / Adventure Club would really appreciate it if all art students pay for their monthly art class during Adventure Club hours. If for some reason you are unable to do this and have paid at The Arc office, please bring your receipt on the evening the class begins so the staff will know that you have paid for that class and can add your name to the list of students. Thank you, Adventure Club Staff 13

14 We could use another voice...yours. Please decide to help others. Join the Arc movement. NEW MEMBERSHIP OR RENEWAL APPLICATION Type of Membership (check one): Individual Family Group Home INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please fill out this section First Name(s) Last Name Street Address City State Zip Participant s Name Participant s Birthdate Phone Number Address Please check one of the following boxes: Self-Advocate Professional in the Field of Developmental Disabilities Self-Determination Home Parent/Relative of Person with Developmental Disabilities GROUP HOMES Please fill out this section. Group Home Name Phone Number Street Address City State Zip Group Home Manager Number of Residents Please list the group home residents below along with their birthday. Use an additional page if needed. First Name Last Name First Name Last Name First Name Last Name First Name Last Name Birth Date Birth Date Birth Date Birth Date $ Membership Fee ($30 for individual, family, or group home) non-refundable $ Additional Donation $ Total Amount Enclosed Arc Downriver 1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI Rev. 11/16 14

15 August 2018 PLEASE NOTE: Photos and/or video may be taken at all of the Arc Downriver sponsored events (sports, art, etc.). These images may be used in print and/or electronic media. IF you would prefer that your image NOT be used, please contact the Arc Downriver office. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm Craft/ Game Night Office Closed Softball 6-8:00 pm Truman Field Office Closed 10:00 am Cycling at Willow Metro Park Soccer 6-7:00 pm (Behind Jo Brighton Field) Board Meeting 6:00 pm at the Arc Downriver Summer Bowling League 2:30 pm Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm Pizza Night $2 Office Closed Softball 6-8:00 pm Truman Field Office Closed All Sports Picnic 12-3:00 pm 10:00 am Cycling at Willow Metro Park Soccer 6-7:00 pm (Behind Jo Brighton Field) 14 Last Summer Bowling League 2:30 pm 15 Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm Bingo 16 Office Closed Softball 6-8:00 Truman Field 17 Office Closed 18 Arts & Crafts w/ the Advocates 12-2 pm at the Arc Downriver 10:00 am Cycling at Willow Metro Park 19 16th Annual Golf Outing 20 Soccer 6-7:00 pm (Behind Jo Brighton Field) Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm DJ Chris 23 Office Closed Softball 6-8:00 pm Truman Field 24 Office Closed 25 Softball Tournament Farmington- Drake Field Sign Painting Party Fundraiser 12-2pm at the Arc Downriver (Pizza Provided) 10:00 am Cycling at Willow Soccer 6-7:00 pm (Behind Jo Brighton Field) Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm Karaoke 30 Office Closed Softball 6-8:00 pm Truman Field *Participants in Adventure Club, Art at the Arc, and the dances MUST be current Arc Downriver members, have a signed Consumer Activity Policy on file, and have a current Emergency Card on file. If you have not updated your Emergency Card lately or signed the new Consumer Activity Policy, please see the staff. 15

16 The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak St. Wyandotte, MI Affiliated with: The Arc U.S. The Arc Michigan NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 103 WYANDOTTE MI United Way Community Services Occupant or Please remember to renew your membership to the Arc Downriver to support our programs and services. August 2,9,16,23,30; Softball 6-8:00 pm Truman Field August 6,13,20,27 Soccer 6-7:00 pm Behind Jo Brighton August 4,11,18,25; Cycling at Willow Metro Park from 10-Noon August 11: All Sports Picnic 12:00-3:00 pm August 25: Softball Tournament, Farmington-Drake Field September 7: Fall Bowling League September 28-30: State Fall Games Fill out the membership form in the newsletter and drop it off or mail it to The Arc Downriver Office, 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI