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Board of Directors
Pat Kocour
President
Steve Van Riper Vice President
Darci Tierney Secretary/Treasurer Kara Minnihan Tom Hanafan
Eddie Holtz
Greg Christiansen
Gale Renz
Brent Dillinger CEO
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Annual Meeting and Silent Auction
Crossroads of Western Iowa held their Annual Meeting Sunday, September 25th at the Woodbine Shadow Valley Golf Course. The night included dinner as well as a video with individuals served favorite highlights from the year , a Silent Auction and dance.
This year the Silent Auction was a huge success making a little more than $8,140! A special thanks to Bobbi Boze for all her hard work making this Auction a success!Crossroads would also like to thank all who contributed time and silent auction items to this event.
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Outdoor Pavillion Project 
An outdoor pavilion is being built at Crossroads in Missouri Valley. There are 5 students from Missouri Valley High School, along with teacher Paul Oldberg, building an outdoor pavilion for CWI consumers. The project started in August of 2011 and is slated to be done in the Spring of 2012. The pavilion will be an outdoor classroom for our LINKS program. Crossroads has partnered with the Missouri Valley Garden Club to help with the landscaping around the pavilion and in the planters that are being built by the students. Please stay tuned...more pictures to come!
Pictured above are: Nathan Phillips, Eric Anderson, Erik Stewart, Colton Neill and Scott Voss. |
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Traci Chapin, Service Coordinator
Crossroads is pleased to announce Traci Chapin as our newest Service Coordinator. Traci has been with Crossroads for 4 ½ years starting as a LINKS Coach and most recently as a Residential Lead Coach. In those 4 ½ years Traci has developed great relationships with persons served, staff, Case Managers and families. |
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Becky Busing, Residential Team Coordinator
Crossroads is pleased to announce Becky Busing as our newest Residential Team Coordinator. Becky has been with Crossroads for a year as a Service Coordinator. In that year Becky has developed great relationships with persons served, Case Managers and families. Becky has supervised teams with previous employers and I am looking forward to her leadership with our Residential Team.
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Crossroad's Wish List
Crossroads has come up with a "Wish list". This Wish list serves as another way to give, it consists of items that can be given as in kind donations. Check it out below under "Ways to Give"!
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Brent Dillinger accepted into Leadership Iowa class 2011-12
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation has announced the 30th anniversary Leadership Iowa class of 2011-12. Crossroads of Western Iowa would like to recognize one of its own, Brent Dillinger, Chief Executive Officer, for his acceptance into this influential program.
Leadership Iowa is a premier issues-awareness program promoting leadership within the state. They educate, challenge and inspire their participants to lead the way. The ultimate goal of ABI is to instill passion in current and emerging leaders while fostering a high level of civic engagement.
Class members are sought from all sectors: business, education, farming, labor, nonprofits, and government at all levels. Participants meet once a month from October through June. They will travel to communities across Iowa beginning in October discussing topics of Iowa's Changing Demographics, Healthcare, Government, Public Safety and Security, Education, and Agriculture and Energy.
The vision, commitment, and support of the executives at IMA and its successor, ABI, cannot be overstated. Now, 26 years and some 800 graduates after its founding, Leadership Iowa is making a difference for Iowa.
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Second Annual Poker Run
Crossroads of Western Iowa held their Second Annual Poker Run on Saturday, October 15th to raise funds for their mission of empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness to actively seek out opportunities for an enhanced quality of life.
The Poker Run began in Council Bluffs at Sugars Lounge and ended at The Edge in Missouri Valley. There was a great turn out for the event with over 70 participants making just over $1,400. All funds will be used to help individuals with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness.
"Crossroads of Western Iowa would like to thank all our participants and those who contributed their time and efforts to our Second Annual Poker Run. We had a great time raising money for the individuals we serve and hope to see everyone again next year at the Third Annual Poker Run. It would not have been such a success without all the help from the planning committee," said Kim Coffelt Lead Residential Coordinator |
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Martie Chauvin wins McDermott Award
Crossroads would like to congratulate Martie Chauvin on receiving the Mother Mary Vincent McDermott Award.
The McDermott Award, part of the local observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, is given annually to a group or individual that has had a positive impact on mental health services in the community. It is named after the woman who co-founded St. Bernard Hospital in 1887 to care for the mentally ill.
Chauvin is Council Bluffs area residential coordinator for Crossroads of Western Iowa.
"I am so excited and I truly feel that it is because of the training, education, direction, opportunities and experiences that I have had through CWI that made me stand out in the community to even be nominated. I am so honored to be a part of this organization and look forward to the changes that are developing," said Chauvin, Residential Coordinator. |
LINKS  Program, Onawa
Onawa Links took advantage of the warm fall days by going to Blue Lake for a day of fishing, hiking, outdoor games and a picnic lunch. Everyone enjoyed a chance to "soak up the sunshine" and the beautiful foliage before "old man winter" roars in.
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New LINKS Career Program
The Career Program is designed to provide individualized services to each participant assisting them in preparation for community employment.
Program Highlights: Interest Profiler - Assessment Career exploration Job shadowing Developing resumes Completing applications Interview preparation Budgeting development Hygiene skill development Identification of work behaviors Low client-to-staff ratio Qualified staff with ongoing training For more information on the LINKS Career program call 712.328.1930 or e-mail Amy Ebsen at amy.ebsen@cwiowa.org |
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Danielle Mendoza
Links Coordinator
Danielle exemplifies team leadership. She is the first to volunteer for anything, rarely misses work, is punctual and continually goes above and beyond. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to others in need of assistance.
Danielle is always encouraging consumers to do their best and to try things on their own before asking for help. She is currently a LINKS coach, writes curriculum for the LINKS program and has stepped in as Interim Program Coordinator while the service coordinator is on maternity leave.
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Lora Jensen
Residential Team Coordinator
Lora truly cares for the clients and their individual needs and helps them to follow through on their goals. She is understanding with each of the individuals we serve, but pushes them to stay on the right track when it comes to meeting their goals.
Lora is always in a great mood and is professional at all times. She is a team player with all staff and can be easily trusted. She is a great person to work with because she is always ready to jump in to help out or find ways to help others.
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Clifton Struble
Residential Coach
Cliff not only does an outstanding job when caring for the individuals we serve but also for the other staff. He is always ready to do whatever it takes to help the individuals we serve achieve their goals. Cliff is very flexible and will lend a helping hand whenever he can. He has aligned himself with the values and philosophy of CWI and his actions show it. Cliff is very positive at all times and has a kind word no matter what the situation is. He enjoys his job and demonstrates this every day he works. Cliff is a true asset to CWI and to the individuals we serve.
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The Crossroads' Heroes Program is designed to honor achievements, such as setting an attaining a goal by a Crossroads consumer, participating in community outreach, or an example of exceptional care for others through service, dedication by a consumer, family member, staff member or volunteer. Birthdays, anniversaries or personal milestones can be a perfect time to acknowledge those who make a difference in the inspirational experiences found at Crossroads.
E-mail nicole.steier@cwiowa.org to find out more or click here to download the brochure. |
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Wish List
The following is a list of needs for our day and residential programs. Making a gift by donating the funds to purchase one of these items is very easy
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Choose the item(s) that you wish to designate your gift toward -
Mail a note indicating your choices and payment to Crossroads of Western Iowa, c/o Nicole Steier, 535 W Broadway Suite 201, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 -
Or Donate Online.
LIST OF NEEDS
1. Curriculum that teaches social and life skills. Cost:$1,000
2. Hard drive to connect large screen TV to the Internet. This would be used to access teaching tools available on the Internet. Cost:$1,000
3. Video Projector to use for accessing teaching tools on computer and Internet. Cost:$1,000
4.Camcorder for LINKS. Cost:$700
5.Digital Camera for use by individuals served. Cost:$500
6.Printer for pictures taken by consumers. Cost:$300
7. DVD recorder for a computer. Cost:$200
8. Cable hook up to view global events and news items. Cost:$200 hook up and monthly charge
9. Accessibility items for easier use of computers for individuals served - buttons, switches to attach to electronic items for easy on and off. Cost:$1,100
10. Woodworking equipment
11. Puzzles for different levels and abilities
12. Adaptive forks, spoons, bowls and plates
13. Bocce Ball court |
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Our core values include respect for every individual, basic Christian principles, constant improvements, honesty, ethics, and financial responsibility along with teamwork. All values are reflected in every aspect of our business model.
Sincerely,
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Nicole Steier
Crossroads of Western Iowa |
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