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No. 10 October 2019
Downriver
1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI
http://downriverarc.org
THE PYRAMID is the official newsletter of The Arc Downriver.
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Proudly serving children and adults with developmental disabilities
since 1954. Affiliated with The Arc of the U.S. and
The Arc of Michigan.
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.
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 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
President: Dennis Glinski Vice President: Jerry Swindle Treasurer: Kevin Martin Secretary: Carla March
DIRECTORS 2019-2021
Mike Herbst/ Terey DeLisle / Beverly Witchelhouse /
Linda Junod / Gerald Morello
DIRECTORS 2018-2020 Rozi Keller / Tom Moody
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kevin McGuckin
The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Office: Beth Klocek Phone: 734-283-0710
Fax: 734-283-9018 Email: [email protected] Website: www.downriverarc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ TheArcDownriverOFFICIAL Office Hours: Monday — Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Please call before coming to the office to make sure that someone is at the office
to assist you, thank you!!
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 734-283-0710.
Advocates:
Working to fulfill the mission in ac-cordance with the Arc of the United States, advocating for individuals who are developmental-ly challenged and/or cognitively im-paired and their families by promot-ing choices, creat-ing opportunities and providing sup-port needed to fully participate in the community.
A member agency of
October Birthdays!
Thomas Abela
Kerri Buhay
Melissa Burry
Christopher Ford
Scott Fritz
Courtney Godbout
Charlotte Gutierrez
Michael Hyatt
Michael Jejina
Luke March
Michael Marsiglia
Natalie Pellam
Scott Reed
Mary Ann Reid
Robbie Samuels
Ben Scheinfeld
Robert Stonebraker, Jr.
Stephen Tocco
Michelle Trionfi
Jaclyn Vicars
Laura Wielgosz
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President’s Report By Dennis Glinski,
President Board of Directors
November Membership Meeting
Mark your calendars; Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 pm will be our semi-annual membership meeting.
Your board will present the state of the organization to you. Your attendance is highly encouraged.
It was my great honor in July to begin a term as President of the Arc Downriver. By way of background, our family have been members of the ARC Downriver since 2012, when our son Jeremy started basketball with Coach Mike. I have worked for Napa Auto Parts, Ford Motor Company, Booz Allen Hamilton, and currently for QBE, a global property & casualty insurance company. Today, I am responsible for real estate, printing and mailing of insurance documents, business continuity, facilities, and other back office functions for our North American division. My wife Amber and I have four children, one grandson, and live in New Boston. On behalf of the entire ARC Downriver membership, I would like to thank Jim Dickinson for his leadership over the past 8 years. We are grateful for his guidance. I am also extremely thankful that Jim and past president Mike Cervenak are both still involved with the Arc and are great resources. It is a very exciting time to be in a leadership role with Arc Downriver. The new Board has identified several goals, including increased financial wellness and transparency, community outreach, and a more cohesive communication approach including the launch of our new website! We will be driving more communication through the website – so make it a regular stop in your internet browsing. Arc Downriver has some great opportunities found in the strengths of our Board, staff and members, and the unique purpose of the board is to deliver results. I believe that we have the vision of what we are capable of becoming as a membership organization and my goal as President is to keep us loyal to that vision. Please share what you would like the Board to focus on at an upcoming Board or Member-ship meeting on Tuesday, November 12
th.
I can't wait to see what our organization will achieve! Regards, Dennis Glinski
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Whether it’s through becoming a member, renewing your membership, donating goods
or supporting us in our fundraisers, YOU are helping to ensure that the Arc
Downriver fulfills its mission of advocacy, creating opportunities and providing support so
individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities can fully participate
in the community.
A Friendly Reminder: It’s Time to Renew!
Please help the Arc Downriver continue it’s mission—WE NEED YOU!
Expired Organizations: Buchanan Manor 10/31/2019
Clippert Home 1/31/19
Concord Home 3/31/19
Devonshire Home 10/31/2019
Green Village 1 10/31/2019
JJC Home 10/31/2019
K.S. Home 10/31/2019
Lakespur 1/31/2019
Northline II 3/21/2019
Royal Circle Home 10/31/2019
Truman Home 9/30/2019
WE REALLY NEED
YOUR SUPPORT! Please renew your membership and send (or bring in) your dues as soon
as possible!
The Arc Downriver
1028 Oak St. Wyandotte, MI
48192
Your
Membership is required and must be up to
date to be allowed to
participate in: Adventure
Club, Dances, Sports, The
Arc Downriver events, Art at The Arc, etc...
If you see your name— PLEASE RENEW NOW!!!
Jackie Abler 10/31/2019
John Addison 10/31/2019
Timothy Affholter 11/30/2018
Renee Anderson 7/31/2019
Timothy Barclay 12/31/2018
Andrew Baron 10/31/2019
W. Raymond Bice 9/30/2019
Robin Ann Brunke 10/31/2019
William Cloutier 5/31/2019
Porchia Coleman 10/31/2018
Kevin Conaway 8/31/2019
Timothy Cooke 1/31/2019
Pedro Cortes, Jr. 6/30/2019
Ashley Dangerfield 10/31/2019
Terey DeLisle 7/31/2019
Jim Dickinson 9/30/2019
Amy Douglas 1/31/2019
Janice Finley 9/30/2019
William Gallaway 10/31/2019
Karen Gibbs 5/31/2019
Carese Goodloe 4/30/2019
Christopher Gregory 8/31/2019
Chester Helstowski 10/31/2019
David Hernandez 4/30/2019
Jay Hetter 10/31/2019
Cheyenne Horton 9/30/2019
Johnny Huebner 6/30/2019
John Hyatt 7/31/2019
Georjean Jeter 10/31/2019
Glen Justice 10/31/2019
Joseph Keller 5/31/2019
Dan Koszewski 8/31/2019
Brendon Kowatch 4/30/2019
Fritz Krueger 6/30/2019
Frank Liberati 8/31/2019
Ethan Ligenza 3/31/2019
Robert Litwinski 10/31/2019
Dave McFarlane 6/30/2019
Edna McKeen-Grimm 7/31/2019
Mary Meyers/Schaufler 5/18/2019
Patricia Montgomery 5/31/2019
Tom Moody 9/30/2019
Luke Munro 7/31/2019
Sharlene Myers-Krupnak 11/30/2018
Angie Orr 5/31/2019
Angie Palazzolo 10/31/2019
Paulette Pashenee 9/30/2019
Jousseline Rakes 1/31/2019
Ernest Reed 10/31/2019
Noemia Reid 2/28/2019
Yvonne Rendles 1/31/2019
Naomi Robertson 10/31/2019
Tessann Rondeau 10/31/2019
Nanette Rosbury 5/31/2019
Maria Rosiak 10/31/2019
Kristie Senik 9/30/2019
Colin Straub 3/31/2019
Brenda Szubeczak 2/28/2019
Bryan Taylor 5/31/2019
Sally Taylor 6/30/2019
Chyann Teagle 2/28/2019
Dennis Whalen 10/31/2019
Justin Wicker 10/31/2019
Jacquelyn Williams 11/30/2018
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Memorial Donations may be made in memory of loved ones who have died; a memorial card will be sent by The Arc Downriver in your name to the family of the deceased. Donations may also be made to honor someone special, and near and dear to you, for
a particular occasion, or just because… Send donations to The Arc Downriver office. Thank you for continuing to support all of
our advocacy and support efforts.
Thank you to all who have been so
generous with your donations, time given and
support of everything that is offered through
The Arc Downriver!
Memorial Donations:
Jones Lang LaSalle America, Inc.
& Gilbert Ohls In Remembrance of
Martin Raymond Glinski.
Terry Frodyma-Griffith In Remembrance of 911
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The Arc Downriver Basketball Date: Starts Monday, November 18th (runs until March 2020) (practice will be on Mondays and Wednesdays) Where: Seitz Middle School 17800 Kennebec Riverview, MI Time: 7:00-8:00 pm for all new athletes 8:00-9:00 pm for all returning athletes (first practice only)
PLEASE NOTE: No one will be allowed in the building prior to 6:45 pm.
ATTENTION ATHLETES: Due to NEW POLICIES, All Athletes MUST sign up with the Arc Downriver office or will not be able to
participate .
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 (March 2020). If the current physical expires before that date, a new physical must be submitted prior to the start.
Athletes will not be able to participate if your physical expires before the end of the season.
Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Must wear appropriate clothing.
Please remember you Must return the permission slips to the Arc office by Monday , November 11th, 2019.
Basketball 2019 Sign-Up Sheet
Name of Athlete: _______________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ I give my permission for my son/daughter to participate in the 2019 – 2020 basketball season. I understand that my son/daughter must have a current Special Olympic Application for Participation physical form on file in The Arc Downriver office. Signature of Parent or Guardian ___________________________________________
Date _____________________
Please drop off, Fax:734-283-9018 or email: [email protected], to The Arc Downriver, 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
By Monday, November 11, 2019.
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Thanks to you, Congress just passed the Autism CARES Act of 2019!
The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The passage of Autism CARES ensures continued federal support for autism research, monitoring, training and services at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The legislation authorizes more than $1.8 billion in funding over the next five years and places an increased emphasis on reducing health disparities and improving services for people with autism throughout the lifespan. Your voices and support helped achieve this accomplishment! Throughout this process, members of Congress have shared their gratitude for advocates, like yourself, who speak up and fight for critical legislation like this. We join them in thanking you for your dedicated advocacy. Thank you, The Autism Speaks Advocacy Team
HELP WANTED!!
The Arc Downriver is looking for an Assistant Sports Coordinator.
You will receive 6 months training
with Mike Herbst.
Please contact Mike Herbst at 313-330-1197 or email: [email protected]
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Please Help The Arc Downriver Achieve
for the future of our Members!!
To help us reduce expenses and meet our Organization’s mission we are in need of the items listed below. Should you have any of these items that are new (or in good condition/like new) and would like to donate them to our organization, please drop off at The Arc Downriver at 1028 Oak Street, Wyandotte, MI 48138 or contact the office at (734) 283-0710. With your do-nation and continued support of any item on this list, you are helping us fulfill our mission of providing programs, services and advocacy for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities:
Items for Fundraising: Fundraising is our main source of income for our organization so any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Tickets to Sporting Events Tickets to Entertainment/Cultural Events Collectibles Sports Memorabilia Art Gift Cards Money
Art Supplies: Bottled Water Craft Supplies (construction paper, glue, beads, markers, crayons, etc.) Gift Cards for Craft Supply Stores Glue Guns and Glue Sticks Plastic cups Water Based Paint Crafty Scissors
Possible Sports Equipment/Needs: Assistant Coaches/Volunteers needed and necessary! See Mike Herbst for more information on needs for the Sports Program
Hygiene Closet at The Arc Downriver Office: Tooth Brushes Toothpaste New Combs and Brushes Shampoo/Conditioner (Men & Women) Soap & Body Washes Deodorant Laundry Detergent
General Business Supplies/Services: Good Working Order Office Chairs
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1028 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI
downriverarc.org On October 19th, grab a friend and join us for a FUN afternoon of Sign Painting at the Arc Downriver.
Anyone can create a sign that will look like a professional artist painted it. No previous experience required!
Advanced registration is required to have your custom template made and to ensure that your materials are ready! Please reserve your spot no later than Oct. 14th.
Once you select your custom design, please notate personalization (if applicable), choose the size of your sign: 12” x 12” or 4” x 24” and on Oct. 19th,, you will be able to choose your own paint colors.
The Arc Downriver will receive a percentage for every painter; these dollars will be used to help cover the cost of presentations by our advocates. Come out, create an amazing sign to take home and help
our advocates teach important skills!
Light refreshments will be served to keep those creative juices flowing! Decorate your space with your sign or give your sign as a gift that will mean so much to a loved one! Have a favorite quote or design? The Crafty Puzzle may be able to help you create what you envi-
sion—just send us a message through the website. Many more design options are available at:
www.TheCraftyPuzzle.com. $30 per painter includes everything you ’ll need!
You can register by filling out the form below and turning it in to the Arc Downriver office,
or you can register directly at: www.TheCraftyPuzzle.com
Painter’s First Name:______________________________ Painter’s Last Name: _____________________________
Phone:(______)___________________
Email:_____________________________________________________________________
Arc Downriver Member? Yes or No Would you like information about becoming a member sent to you?
Yes or No
Sign Choice:_________________________________ Size: 12 x 12 or 4 x 24
TIME:
12 -2
pm
Mi3
PM2 SP
Mi1 FY 7
SP 11 FN 1
CM 3 AW 4 AW 1 SS 1
FN 8
SP 16
FY 9
FY 4 FY
FY 6
CREATE Your
Own Design!
Sign Painting FUN!
October 19th, 12-2pm
More design options at : www.TheCraftyPuzzle.com
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KROGER REWARDS PROGRAM - EVERY PURCHASE COUNTS!!
The Arc Downriver is enrolled in the Community Rewards Pro-gram at Kroger. You can enroll using your Kroger Plus card fol-lowing the steps below: If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, stop by the customer service desk at Kroger to get one before proceeding with the enrollment process.
Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com.
Click on Sign In/Register and click on Sign Up Today in the New Customer box.
Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address, creating a password, and agreeing to the terms and condi-tions.
You will get a message to check your email account. Click on the link in the body of the email.
Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
Update or confirm your information.
Enter the NSP number for The Arc Downriver (EL661), select organization from the list, and click on to confirm.
To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
REMEMBER:
Purchases will not count for The Arc Downriver until you register your card.
If you lost your Kroger Plus card and just use your phone number when checking out in the store, please call 877-576-7587 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
You must swipe your Kroger Plus card or use the phone number associated to that card when shopping for each purchase to count.
A HOLIDAY BAZAAR at The Arc Downriver office.
Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Come and purchase items made by
students with disabilities. All proceeds support
The Arc Downriver Advocacy programs!
Watch for more information on our Facebook page.
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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 _________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________________
Please check one of the following boxes:
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____________________ Birth Date___________
First Name____________________ Last Name____________________ Birth Date___________
First Name____________________ Last Name____________________ Birth Date___________
First Name____________________ Last Name____________________ 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 48192 Rev. 11/16
Self-Advocate Professional in the Field of Developmental Disabilities
Self-Determination Home Parent/Relative of Person with Developmental Disabilities
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September Art at the Arc Class Registration
(October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 )
(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 Downriver 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
Adventure Club is from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. at the Arkay Building, 15221 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 takes place during Adventure Club hours (5:30-7:00 pm) and is taught by Patricia Izzo, one of Downriver’s finest artists.
Artist’s please note that the first Wednesday of each month begins a new art session. Please pay on or before each session so that we may plan
accordingly as classes fill up quickly.
Artwork completed throughout the year will be displayed each November, when we have the Opening Reception for the Art at The Arc Exhibit.
Wednesday Evening Activities
October 2 Karaoke October 9 Pizza $2.00 October 16 Bingo October 26 DJ Chris
October 30 Halloween Party!
$25.00 Non-refundable
Non-transferable
Participants in Adventure Club, Art at the Arc, and the dances MUST: have a current Arc Downriver membership have a signed Consumer Activity Policy on file have a current Emergency Card on file
If YOU need to: renew your membership,
sign the new Consumer Activity Policy
or update your Emergency Card,
please see the staff.
The Adventure Club is in need of
donations such as beverages,
snacks, cups and coffee cups.
See Staff for more information.
Thank you!
Reminder:
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*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, renewed your membership or signed the new Consumer Activity Policy, please see the staff.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Poly Hockey Seitz Middle
School 7-9pm
2 Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm
Karaoke
Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00pm
3 4 Fall Bowling Indian Lanes
2:30-4pm
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Bocce Gr 1: 9-10am Gr 2: 10-11am
6 7 8
Poly Hockey Seitz Middle
School 7-9pm
9 Adventure Club 5:00 -7:30 pm
Pizza $2.00
Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00pm
10 11 Fall Bowling Indian Lanes
2:30-4pm
12 Arts & Crafts at
The Arc Downriver 12-2pm FREE to
Members!
Poly Hockey Area Games *see schedule
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14 15
Poly Hockey Seitz Middle
School 7-9pm
16 Adventure Club 5:00 -7:30 pm
Bingo
Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00pm
17 18 Fall Bowling Indian Lanes
2:30-4pm
19 Painting Party Fundraiser at
The Arc Downriver
12-2pm RSVP a MUST!
See pg. 7
20 21 22
Poly Hockey Seitz Middle
School 7-9pm
Power Lifting Carlson HS 5-6:30pm
23 Adventure Club
5:00-7:30m DJ Chris
Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00pm
24 25 26 Dance 7-9 pm
$1.00 at the Arkay Building
Must be a Member of the Arc Downriver!
See Staff for Details.
27 28 29 Poly Hockey Seitz Middle
School 7-9pm
Power Lifting Carlson HS 5-6:30pm
30 Adventure Club 5:00-7:30 pm
Halloween Party!
Art at the Arc 5:30-7:00pm
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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.
Proudly serving eighteen communities in the Downriver area for over 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.
Downriver
October 2019
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The Arc Downriver 1028 Oak St. Wyandotte, MI 48192 Affiliated with: The Arc U.S. The Arc Michigan
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Your membership (renewal or NEW) and donations are what al-low the Arc Downriver to continue advocating for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to be fully included in every aspect of their lives.
WE NEED YOUR
MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT!
Holiday Bazaar is November 9th, 10am-2pm, The Arc Downriver office. Membership Meeting, Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00pm. Will be held at The Arc
Downriver Office. Basketball Starts Monday & Wednesday November 18th and 20th. Sports Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings, Wednesday, November 20th. Poly Hockey State Games are November 23rd & 24th. Elks Bowling is Sunday, December 8th at 12:00pm Skills Basketball starts in December watch for more information to come. The Arc Downriver Christmas Concert will be held at Christ The King Church on
Trenton Rd. in Southgate on Dec. 6th at 7:00 pm. Watch for more information.
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