Thanks to Our Recent Supporters
34th Street Cafe
3M Foundation
Andaz West Hollywood
Anderson's Coffee
Company
Ann Webb
Anne Shakelford
Antas Apparel
Barton Creek
Resort & Spa
Bloomingdales
Blue Star Cafeteria
Boomerangs
Christi Marrufo
Clean Scapes
David O'Malley
Deborah Green
Delaware Subs
Dell Direct Giving
Program
Echotouch
Esther's Follies
Falconhead Golf
Club
Fancy Plants
Fonda San Miguel
Global Impact
Grey Rock Golf Club
Hospria
Jeffery's
Jim & Judie Brown
Joe Stoeltje
Las Palomas
Lewis Little
Llano Estacado
Winery
Maine Root
Mark Joseph
Williams
Melanie Ridings
Michael McDonald
Pankaj & Valerie
Sharma
Paper Place
Plush Pad
Provencal Home
Romeo's
Round Rock
Express
Saks Fifth Avenue
Santa Rita's
Southwest Airlines
Stephen Bowen
Stephen Fenoglio
Steve & Lynn
Steakley
Sweet Leaf Tea
Tarrytown
Pharmacy
The Belmont
The Blanton
Museum of Art
The Mighty Cone
Vandivier
Photography
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Summer Sale
Print out this coupon and come shopping at the Cool Family Art Gallery (6717 Burnett Road). You will receive a free package of gift cards with any purchase.
Value: $15.00
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Celebrating 60 Years
Proving Community Service for 60 Years
Founded in 1949 by a small group of brave parents who banded together, our organization has been know as The
Arc of the Capital Area since 1995. To celebrate and to show our appreciation of your continued support, we will be honoring one donor with a gift every day, Monday-Friday, except Labor Day, for 60 days starting July 1-Sept. 23.
During the years, The Arc
has become recognized as the go-to organization for people with disabilities in
Central Texas. We are instrumental at increasing the
self-sufficiency of people with disabilities by developing and strengthening the
care-giving abilities of their families and promoting community awareness of
disability issues.
In 1991, The Arc became a Medicaid Community Living & Support Service (CLASS) provider. In
2008, we served more than 2,000 adults and children with physical and developmental disabilities.
Thank you
Central Texas for caring for all of your citizens! Here's to 60 more years. That's something to celebrate!
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date
Austin UnCut features The Arc of the Capital Area
Saturday, July 18 -- 12pm
The Arc will be featured on the next airing of "Austin UnCut," a commercial-free, high-definition 30-minute TV show
and Internet platform highlighting local businesses and non-profits and the inside stories behind their success.
austinwoman Magazine's "Tiara Tuesday"
Tuesday, July 28
Mama Fu's (4615 N. Lamar, The Triangle)
The last Tuesday of the month, austinwoman Magazine hosts a ladies only happy hour to benefit a local non-profit. The Arc will be the beneficiary July 28. In addition to drink and food specials, there will be a charity raffle and silent auction. So, get your glam on and come party for a purpose.
End of Summer BBQ Bash
Friday, Aug. 14
Arc of the Arts Studio (6717 Burnet Road)
Sixty years of community service, the 1-year anniversary of the opening of the Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery and surviving the summer heat are just a few reasons to join us to celebrate the End of Summer BBQ Bash, hosted by The Arc and The Frisco Shop. Join us Friday evening, Aug. 14, from 5-8pm for camaraderie, food, drinks and an extravagant art opening.
"Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction
Thursday, Oct. 15
Hilton Austin Downtown
Marking the 10th anniversary of the popular "Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction, this year promises to impress. In addition to more than 100 pieces of art from professional artists and clients, there will be more than 125 silent and live auction items. This year introduces a VIP reception, where guests will be able to meet with the artists. And recognizing more than 40 years of service, the Univerity of Texas's Texas Cowboys service organization will be honored. Individual VIP tickets are only $175; or $1,500 for a table of 10.
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2009 Board of Directors
The Arc Welcomes Four New Board Members
Please join us in welcoming our new board members. Members in BOLD are new this year:
Deborah Green, President, Linda Anderson, Vice President, Kerry Ugarte, Treasurer, Frank McCamant, Secretary, Marion Alpern, Virgilio Altamirano, Louis Bratton, Janet Brunette, Ed Clements, William Ebs, Steve Fenoglio, Pat Lochrie, Keith Maxie, Debbie Pearson, JD Torian, Gerry Tucker and Hale Umstattd.
Please stay tuned for our new Board Member spotlight, the "Directors Cut," a feature we will be running to better introduce these very deserving and dedicated individuals.
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Pam McDonald: Volunteer Extraordinaire
"Building Bridges" Silent Auction Chair
 If you are fortunate enough to win one of more than 125 silent auction items donated at this year's gala, thank Pam McDonald. She's (almost) single-handedly collected each item.
Born and raised in Dallas, Pam moved to Austin in 1978. She attended Texas Tech and SMU as a dance major, finally finishing with nursing school. Pam always wanted to be a nurse, but she now wishes she was a lawyer.
This is Pam's first year to volunteer for The Arc... but it won't be the last. She's done an amazing job. "When I volunteer, I work like they are paying me a million dollars a minute," she says. And she's not kidding! This gem, shown here with her daughter Kelly, is a keeper. We couldn't possibly thank her enough.
Career Highlight: Delivered baby in Honduras,
alone
Best Advice I've Gotten: "Always do the right thing," from my
Dad, and it's the best advice I can offer too
Pet Peeve: Snobby people
Favorite Place to Eat: Fonda San Miguels
First Car: Pink Jeep
If I could have lunch with anyone... It would be The Beatles
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Household Recycling Program
The Arc of Texas hosts a Household Recycling Program. You can donate gently used household items you no longer want or need. Since 1972, they have partnered with
Thrift Town (5700 Manchaca Road). The Arc of the Capital Area receives a portion of these proceeds.
To schedule a pick-up, call:
512.707.0008
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