Issue # 19 - January 20, 2010
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Dear Friends,
We received some wonderful feedback from Jessica Ernster, Case Manager at Children's Cabinet regarding the program we recently concluded with them.
Here's what she had to say:
"I would have to say that you have developed and implemented a wonderful program. I am excited to do this program when there is more daylight going into the program.*
I expected that the youth we are working with would learn life skills through their interaction with the horses. I think so often we talk at them about life skills and I thought this would be a wonderful way of getting them involved. I believe my expectations were met.I also think that the kids took something important out of this program. The program was what I expected. I would recommend this program to anyone. I have seen some of the most stubborn kids let down their guard in this program.
The best part of the program was when the kids finally felt comfortable around the horses. I learned something about each kid while watching their interaction with not only you but also the horses. It helped me when working with them.
I appreciate everything you guys have done for the Childrens Cabinet. I am excited to work further with you."
We couldn't be happier to share this kind of feedback with you.
*We embarked on this program late in the fall just before the daylight savings. The time change and the weather posed challenges for this particular program. | |
VOLUNTEER & SUPPORTER APPRECIATION PARTY We finally nailed down a date for our Volunteer/Supporter Appreciation Party:
Saturday, March 6th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
If you receive this newsletter, you are invited to join us for an evening of good company and a celebration in honor of all that you do to support Horses for the Spirit. We want to thank all of you for helping Horses for the Spirit to make a genuine contribution to our community.
Food and beverages will be served. You are welcome to join us at any time between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Please RSVP by Saturday, February 27. Email Pam to RSVP or call 343-2566 and leave a message with your name, number and the number of people in your party.
We hope to see you there!
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HORSES FOR THE SPIRIT LIBRARY
Thanks to donations from Lauren Mesaros from Santa Rosa, California and directly from Parelli, we can now offer natural horsemanship material to those interested in learning more about the 7 Games which we teach our kids in our programs to facilitate learning life skills.
DVDs available:
Parelli Success Series: Seven Games.
Parelli Get Started: Solving Problems Naturally
Parelli Level 1/2 Kit: Essential skills for safety, confidence and fun, both on the ground and riding
Parelli Level 3 Kit: For those who want to take their interest in natural horsemanship further
Parelli Level 4 Kit: Have Levels 1, 2 and 3 nailed? Try taking things to Level 4
Check out time will be limited to 2 weeks at this time to ensure that the materials are readily available to all who wish to view them.
We hope to add more books and dvds that will provide useful information on Equine Assisted Learning, working with kids and on natural horsemanship for those who are looking to expand their ability to serve as a program volunteer.
If you are interested in checking out any of the above items or have items you wish to donate to the library, please contact Deb: deb@horsesforthespirit.org.
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CONNECTIONS
It is amazing what happens when you talk about Horses for the Spirit. I find myself talking about it a lot! I'm proud of what we do in our community and want to spread the word about what we offer, what we need to do our work and how others can get involved.
GRASSROOTS BOOKS CHANCE ENCOUNTER LEADS TO MEETING WITH KIWANIS
An accidental discovery of Grassroots Books at 600 E. Grove St. in Reno led to a connection with the Sparks Kiwanis by talking with the owner of Grassroots about Horses for the Spirit.
I always look for the open door to talk about our organization and keep brochures in my purse to hand out whenever I can. Horses for the Spirit will be giving a presentation to the Sparks Kiwanis bright and early on January 27th thanks to that chance encounter at the bookstore with another person in our community who is interested in finding ways for like-minded people and organzations to partner. Thank you Zoe and Grassroots Bookstore for the connection with Ellen at the Sparks Kiwanis!
CRAIGSLIST POSTING LEADS TO DONATIONS FOR OUR LIBRARY
Lauren Mesaros from Santa Rosa posted an ad for a free copy of the new Parelli DVD called "Get Started." I thought it would be a great addition to our library for volunteers, so I contacted her and asked if she would ship it to me if I paid for the postage.
I told her what Horses for the Spirit does and gave her our website address. She knows first hand how relationships with horses transform us, so she looked at our website and fell in love with what we do. She not only donated the Get Started DVD to us, but also purchased a copy of the new Level 1/2 kit from Parelli and donated it to us, plus shipped us a copy of the Success Series Seven Games DVD. Wow! She actually said she felt WE deserved the thanks for doing what we're doing.
BROCHURE AT STARBUCKS LEADS TO POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS
Kristy from the Sierra Nevada Job Corp picked up a brochure that was put on the bulletin board in Starbucks. Any time I go to Starbucks, I leave brochures there. They are interested in seeing if we have some volunteer opportunities for some of their people and I'm pretty sure we do!
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE COULD MEAN STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIP
Even reading a newspaper leads to connections and I don't read the paper that often. I saw an article in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly about Cabinet Ink -- a screen printing business started by the Children's Cabinet to teach youth marketable skills in the screen printing industry. Since we've now started working with the Children's Cabinet, I couldn't think of a better way to add to the partnership by investigating if they can do some t-shirts and other items for us. I'll be getting a tour of the facility on Monday, January 25th.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
It is amazing the wonderful people you can meet and connect with when you reach out on behalf of Horses for the Spirit. I feel like I made new friends as well as new supporters for the organization.
If you are interested in networking on our behalf or want to carry brochures with you to leave at businesses you patronize, please contact Deb Conrad at deb@horsesforthespirit.org or call 224-5999.
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INFO COMING SOON
Check the next newsletter for information on: - Dates for the next Volunteer Training (required for all new volunteers prior to working directly with kids in our progams)
- Date for the Spring Clean Up "Party" at the Facility
- Program Dates for Spring Programs
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We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter and encourage you to send it to friends, family and colleagues who might be interested in Horses for the Spirit. Please send us an email if you have any trouble viewing this newsletter or if you have questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Robbie Maus
Erin De Los Santos
Pam Olivieri
Juanita Chapman, MA, MFT, LADC
Deb Conrad |
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We are very grateful to the following individuals and businesses for their contributions to Horses for the Spirit and our Wine & Spirits event in November.
Art Source
Whispering Vine Wine Co.
Camelot Party Rentals
Reno News & Review
This is Reno
Digiprint Corporation
Wild Horses of Nevada Photography
Lynda Yuroff
Tranquility Salon & Spa
Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch
Stonehouse Ranch
Gayle Ferruccio-Morris, RN, LMT
Chelsea Doolittle Massage
Sierra Sage Golf Course
Sierra Valley Grange
Jan Koval & Paul Franklin
Erin De Los Santos
Barbara Chastain
IM=X Pilates
THANK YOU!
We couldn't do what we do without support from foundations and individuals in our community. We are grateful for the support and know that the kids who have been able to participate in our programs because of your financial support are very thankful too!
MARSHALL MATLEY FOUNDATION
SCOTT GREENE, DVM | |
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