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Bring the enclosed flyer to Costa Vida
on Thursday, July 21, 2016
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
2430 Patterson Road
(next to Home Depot)
Flyer also available on our website.
JOIN US AT OUR
COSTA VIDA FUNDRAISER!
BUY DINNER OR A SNACK &
SUPPORT RSVP
Call 243-9839 ext. 5 or go online
www.rsvpgrandjunction.org
for more ways to help.
American Cancer Society —
Drivers needed. Provide a ride
to a patient’s cancer treatment.
Drivers donate their time,
encouragement, and support so
patients can receive the
lifesaving treatments they need.
American Red Cross —
Disaster Preparedness: Help
families be safe! Be a part of a
small team of people going to
families homes (by
appointment only) to educate
them on fire prevention and
installing free smoke alarms.
Training provided.
Strengthen Your
Community:
Volunteer! RSVP Volunteers
Save the Date for a Free
Hawaiian Summer Social
Watch for your invite!
More details will be included on your invite!
Monday, August 1, 2016 From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
at First Presbyterian Church
Bring Nonperishable Food Donations
Bring New Volunteers
Wear your
RSVP Nametag
for a chance to
win! THANK YOU TO
OUR SPONSOR
RSVP Senior Scholar Project —
You can change a child's life
by becoming a tutor this fall.
Find out how!
Call 970-243-9839 ext. 5
Office Location:
422 White Ave, Suite 090
Lower Level of the US Bank
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1077
Grand Junction, CO 81502
970-243-9839
www.rsvpgrandjunction.org
Executive Director:
Jean Brewer
Office Manager:
Amber Hodges
Volunteer & Senior Scholar
Manager:
Diane Barger
SHIP & Handyman Manager:
Ruth McCrea
Bill Mitchell, President Rae Puderbaugh, Vice
President Vi Crawford, Treasurer
Veronica Yonts, Secretary Doug Speedie
Kay Fiegel Terri Potente
Berta Jameson
Page 2 RSVP News - July - September 2016
Keeping it safe…
Dan fell backwards down his front steps. He and his
wheelchair landed on the ground. As a paraplegic, he couldn’t
get himself up. He had to lie on the cold ground. As dusk settled
he was afraid no one would see him. It was 20 minutes before a
neighbor found him. The next day a friend chained an old
Chevy grille across the steps as a temporary fix, but Dan knew
he needed real help. He called the RSVP Handyman Project.
After hanging up the phone, the Handyman Project Manager
wiped tears from her eyes then called two
Handyman volunteers to find a solution.
They built a proper safety rail and extended
the size of his porch to make it easier for
him to turn his wheelchair around. Now Dan
knows he can continue living safely and
independently in his own home. (Names changed to protect privacy.)
I’ve been wondering???
What are my RSVP benefits? Strengthen our community,
help others who are less fortunate and make new friends.
Receive free liability insurance, a newsletter full of valuable
information, mileage reimbursement, and invitations to fun
social events. AND if you have time to volunteer more, receive
personal assistance with discovering a volunteer position that is
the right fit with your skills, talents, interest and experience.
You ALSO receive notices about one-time projects and events
that offer you flexibility and variety.
Why am I required to report my volunteer hours to
RSVP? Volunteer hours verify that you are actively
volunteering therefore eligible to receive RSVP benefits.
Volunteer hours provide insight into the tremendous impact,
accomplishments and value that more than 500 volunteers have
in meeting community needs. Number of hours, along with
other data, is mandated by our funders and this enables RSVP
to stay viable to provide services to you and our community.
How do I report my volunteer hours? It’s simple! Visit the
RSVP website www.rsvpgrandjunction.org . Enter your user
name and password available from RSVP. Another option is to
use printed timesheets we provide you (you can also find them
on the website) and return them in postal mail or scan and email
them back to [email protected].
Thank you so much for strengthening our community and
reporting your hours!
Visit our
website at rsvpgrandjunction.org
Like us
on Facebook www.facebook.com/
MesaCountyRSVP
RSVP News - July - September 2016 Page 3
Baker, Mike
Bapst, Bill
Barnes, Jack
Brundage, Gerald
Channell, Nancy
Fenton, Judy
Haddow, Christine
Haertling, Chris
Halladay, Susan
Halligan, Bud
Howard, Jackie
Hower, Candice
Huska, Molly
Kunkel, Dave
Lyon, Jeannie
Martin, Wendy
McKelvey, Larry
Peers, Bruce
Peers, Monica
Pipe, Jacque
Porter, Shelia
Saxton, Judy
Spinelli, Carol
Spinelli, Jack
Terhune, Sidewinder
Townsend, Valerie
Underwood, Claudia
Veit, Marina
Veit, Patrick
Williamson, Barbara
Through May 31, 2016
Friday, December 9, 2016
Holiday Potluck
Location TBD
SAVE THE DATE
July Timesheets & Mileage Due by the 15th
Medicare 101 - 10a.m. to Noon 6
Medicare Help: SHIP Walk-in Day
Every Thursday — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Medicare 201 - 10a.m. to Noon 13
Costa Vida Fundraiser - 5p.m. to 9 p.m. 21
August Timesheets & Mileage Due by the 15th
Summer Social - 1p.m. to 3p.m. 1
Medicare Help: SHIP Walk-in Day
Every Thursday — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Medicare 101 - 10a.m. to Noon 3
RSVP Board Meeting - Noon to 1p.m. 23
September Timesheets & Mileage Due by the 15th
Medicare 101 - 10a.m. to Noon 7
Medicare Help: SHIP Walk-in Day
Every Thursday — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
RSVP Board Meeting - Noon to 1p.m. 27
RSVP Board Meeting - Noon to 1p.m. 26
"I was so scared and confused," Sandra said
after tragedy struck her family. "The Advocate
was so kind and caring, a gift, actually." Sandra
had experienced the kind of trauma that we all
hope we never know; the sudden death of her
son.
As Volunteer Advocates with the Mesa County
Sheriff's Office, there is an opportunity to make a
valuable and lasting impact on the life of
someone who has just been through the worst
moments in his or her life. They may be the
victim of a terrifying crime or have experienced
the loss of someone who has unexpectedly
died. Advocates respond on the scene along with
Sheriff's Deputies, to offer a steady hand, a
compassionate heart, and resources that, moving
forward, will help put the pieces back together.
To be an advocate with the Sheriff's Office, a
volunteer needs a sense of compassion and a
desire to help someone in need. In August, at an
extensive training, they also offer an opportunity
to shadow other experienced volunteers. A
criminal background check, reliable
transportation, a valid driver's license and current
auto insurance are required. If you are interested
in this position, please contact the RSVP
volunteer manager at 970-243-9839.
Compassion Needed for Victims
Rusty was living on noodles. “I pay so much
for my insurance that I can only afford to eat
Ramen. . . nothing else!” He wanted to drop his
health insurance so he could save over $250
dollars a month. He was afraid of what might
happen without that coverage. Luckily, Rusty
found RSVP’s SHIP (Senior Health Insurance
Assistance Project). With the help of trained
volunteers, Rusty was able to get a drug and a
health plan designed for Medicaid recipients
who are on Medicare. Rusty left the SHIP office
to buy a steak to add to his noodles!
(Names changed to protect privacy.)
Food for Thought
Raffle Drawing @ Summer Social 1
Raffle Tickets for Sale 1
Support RSVP and our mission! “Strengthen our community by engaging volunteers ages 55 and over.”
Place label here
NON PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
PERMIT NO. 142
PO Box 1077
Grand Junction, CO 81502
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
THANK YOU
for the generous donation of our office
space!
SIGN UP City Market Community Rewards
Is An Easy Way to Support
Mesa County RSVP
Register by calling 1-800-576-4377 or
online at
www.citymarketcommunityrewards.com.
Choose Mesa
County RSVP,
ID#10238.
Re-register every
year.
Use your loyalty
card at City
Market.
Donate Your Gently-Used
Clothing and Household Items
To Support RSVP
Take your used items to The Encore
Shoppe Tues. - Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Encore Shoppe will select the items
they will be able to sell.
Tell them you are donating on
behalf of RSVP.
When the items sell, the 40%
consignment will be
donated to RSVP.
NOW LOCATED AT 1909 N. 1st St.
To all of our sponsors, funders and supporters
AmazonSmile
Bray Real Estate
Chadwick, Steinkirchner, Davis & Co.
Chick-fil-A
Colorado Document Security
Community Hospital
Costa Vida
The Encore Shoppe
Enstrom Candies
FCI Constructors, Inc.
Goodwin Foundation
Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra
Hilltop Community
Resources
Home Care of the Grand Valley
John McConnel Math & Science Center
Pablo’s Pizza
Safeway
Sutherlands
Individual Supporters
Albert & Darlene Lewis
Annemieke Ambrosier
Antonio Celayeta
Barbara F. Link
Barbara G. Shawcroft
Betty Bruegman
Betty J. Antonelli
Betty J. Walker
Beverly G. Pace
Beverly Tucker
Bill & Ginger Mitchell
Bob & Sarah Walsh
Brigitte Crosser
Candace Diaz
Carol & Domingo Azcarraga
Carol Brockman
Carol Greenfield
Carole S. Chowen
Carolyn Calhoun
Cathy Thomas
Clayton & Mildred Dause
Cynthia A. Steitz
Darlene F. Bergamo
Dave Clark
Deborah Scenters
Delbert & Beverly Moss
Dennis Jenkins
Diana Landes
Diane Barger
Donald & Helen George
Donna Gardner
Doris Bodwell
Doris Mansur
Douglas K. Speedie
Edmund & Beatrice Luevano
Edwin Copley
Elizabeth Terrell
Ellen V. Roberts
Elva Rogers
F. W. Bissinger
Florence V. Balbier
Fred Powell & Cindy Beckage
Gene & Ethel Kalmon
Gladys & Michael Kelher
Greg & Beth Sherry
H. Mae Dimond
Helen Myers
Isabella Summers
Jacque Pipe
James & Eloise Whaley
James & Marjorie M. Dubois
James A. Keller
James Sanders
Jan Logan
Jane Slepitis
Janet Muyskens
Jean A. Brewer
Jean Waid
Jean Marie Oberly
Jeanette N. Scuzzaro
Jim & Alice McConnell
Jo & Ernest Brown Trust
Jo Ann Coleman
John Ahern
John & Roberta Bossard
Joseph & Linda Moreng
Judy A. Brown
Judy Prakken
Julie Carnes
Karen Wergedal
Kay & Robert Fiegel
Larry & nancy Mason
Lillian Wheeler
Linda A. Gilmore
Linda & R. L. Berkey
Linda Ann Dowd
Margaret R. Koestel
Margaret Sanders
Marjorie Dubois
Martha & Myron Mannel
Martha L. Hakel
Mary Adams
Mary Jo Johnson
Melvin & Eleanor Muhr
Michael & Kathleen Haldeman
Mona Martinac
Morgan Tucker
N.D. & Olive Bishop
Nancy Kerchner
Neison Foster-Forsberg
Pam Rosendale
Pearl Gable
R.B. & Linda Liebendorfer
Rae M. Puderbaugh
Ray & Ruth Winnicki
Robert & Barbara Martindale
Robert & Darlene Distel
Robert & Linda Lunsford
Robert & Teya Seaton
Robert Alstatt
Robert & Marie Evans
Ronald Beckman
Ruth McCrea
Shirley Dalia
Shirley Schultz
Stacy Barry
Stephanie Hudson
Stephen Olney
Susan Rawlins
Sylvia M. Osborn
Ted & Priscilla Dittmer
Teresa Anderson
Teresa Taylor
Theresa Potente
Veronica Yonts
Viola Crawford
Virginia L. Samuel
Virginia M. Revel
Virginia R. Shaw
William Stevens
Yvonne Barron
Zephia Bock
In Memory of:
Royce Ann Mosher for Verna Seal
Karen Plessinger for Anna Plessinger
United Way:
Bob & Sarah Walsh
Jean A . Brewer
Janet Muyskens
Ruth McCrea
Donors for Fiscal Year 2015—2016 as of 06/09/2016
Tickets:
1 for $5
4 for $10
10 for $20
Each Ticket Gives
You a Chance to Win
One of 5 Prizes!!
Grand Prize: 2 Night Stay for 2–Gateway Canyons Resort, Kiva Lodge
Additional Chances to Win and Prizes Included:
Dinner & Symphony: 2 GJ Symphony Tickets + $75 Gift Certificate il Bistro Italiano
32” Visio Smart TV: D-Series, LED, HD Flat Screen
$100 Gift Certificate: Spoons Bistro & Bakery
2 – $40 Bicycle Rentals: Brown Cycles
All money raised goes to Mesa County RSVP to help us fulfil our mission which is to:
Strengthen our community by engaging volunteers 55 and over.
Mesa County RSVP, Inc.
422 White Avenue, Suite 090
Lower Level US Bank; PO Box 1077
Grand Junction, CO 81502
970-243-9839
Tickets can be purchased at RSVP or on our website
at www.rsvpgrandjunction.org
(Raffle Tickets bought through RSVP’s store,
will be mailed to you minus the stub
and there will be a handling charge)
Raffle License No. 2016-10714
RSVP Website Store
Tickets Available Beginning July 1, 2016
