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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
Kyla Alba
Brent Dillinger CEO
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Consumer Coalition 2012
On February 3 in Missouri Valley, the consumers voted new officers for the Consumer Coalition. The week before the election everyone nominated 3 or 4 people for each category following the Team Meeting. Before voting each nominated consumer was given an opportunity to speak to their peers about what they would bring to the coalition if they were voted for. At separate voting areas staff assisted each consumer in voting one by one for whomever they wanted for each category. After all the votes were counted the results were as follows:
Andrew Murray - President George Fritts - Vice President
Kristina Detton - Secretary Cheryl Butler - Advocate
The purpose of the Consumer Coalition is an opportunity for elected consumers to represent ideas, strengths, needs and barriers of all consumers to CWI through monthly team meetings.
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National Recycling Day
In November, CWI Missouri Valley, participated in National Recycling Day event sponsored by Keep America Beautiful. Clint, Recycling Coordinator, hung up posters, gave out pencils and gave a little speech about recycling to the consumers and staff. By doing so, CWI was selected one of ten participants NATIONWIDE and we received a $200 American Express pre-paid credit card. The money will be used for a celebration for our consumers and staff working in the recycling program.
Did you know...
- Crossroads of Western Iowa recycles all of Harrison counties recyclables
- CWI recycles cardboard, newspaper, office paper, tin, aluminum, plastic and e-waste
- CWI has up to 15 consumers who work on recycling at least 4 days per week
- In the month of January 2012, CWI recycled 69.87 Tons or 139,741 pounds of recycling materials
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LINKS  Program Onawa
Have you ever seen so many candied apples? Two van loads of consumers and staff went to Sioux City to help the Siouxland Humane Society make 12,000 candied apples. Each apple was dipped in caramel and chocolate then drizzled with white chocolate and crushed toffee candy. MMMMM...GOOD! Pictured is George Croson and Patrick Lage getting ready to dip caramel apples in chocolate.
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Walking, walking, walking
In Missouri Valley, staff and consumers have been working very hard on getting fit and staying healthy. A total of 32 consumers and staff have joined the walking program that the Residential program started. The consumers meet every Tuesday and Thursday after work and walk for a half hour at a time. The group has milestones to meet which are: 30 miles, 60 miles, 90 miles and 120 miles. Whenever a consumer or staff meet their milestone they will receive a t-shirt to celebrate that milestone. All together, so far, the group has walked two hundred sixty nine miles since beginning January 24 and lost a total of 88 lbs. This has been a great team builder for staff and consumers encouraging each other to reach their goals!
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Valentine's Day Party
On the afternoon of February 14 the consumers at the Missouri Valley location had a Valentin'e Day party! The consumers cast secret ballots voting for King and Queen of the party. King Chris Thacker and Queen Meg Horan were crowned. The consumers, who chose to, had their pictures taken in front of the heart filled back drop created by the LINKS program. All who attended enjoyed a tasty treat of angel food cake with strawberries and whipped topping provided by the LINKS program. The consumers then danced the afternoon away with music provided by the Vocational program.
Queen Meg and King Chris Danielle Thompson posing
Mandi Atkinson, Abby Martin, Cheryl Butler, and Lisa Sears having some fun posing for their Valentine's Day picture!
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Integration Funds at Work
February 17th started out a little chilly and then moved into full sun. On this perfect day, twenty-seven people in service and seven LINKS coaches boarded buses and vans for a once in a lifetime adventure. Destination...Mt. Crescent Ski Hills.
Onawa and Council Bluffs mobile "LINKS" programs teamed together for a fun filled day in the snow. After climbing the hill many times to arrive at the bottom laughing, a lunch was provided in the ski lodge offering an opportunity for community and socialization.
A thank you goes out to all of the supporters of the "community integration fund". Without you , the funding for some of those served would not have been available. With you...all persons enjoyed a snowy sun filled day on the slopes of Mt. Crescent Ski Hills.
Adam Welte ready to ride the tube!
2011 Integration fund total: $3635.00 with a total of 37 donors. Considering a monetary gift?
Contact kelly.smith@cwiowa.org or mail payment to our Missouri Valley location (see address below).
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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 kelly.smith@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
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Mail a note indicating your choices and payment to Crossroads of Western Iowa, c/o Kelly Smith, One Crossroads Place, Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555.
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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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Kelly Smith
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