September 10, 2013 
NEWS & NOTES
A monthly newsletter of all things Giant Steps.

Upcoming Events
September 28, 2013 - Junior Board Bags Tournament


October 12, 2013 - A Giant Step Ahead 5k Walk

November 16, 2013 - Junior Board Casino Night

February 22, 2014 - 18th Annual Auction for Autism

April 1-30, 2014 - Giant Steps Super Event

May 31, 2014 - Backyard BBQ

August 8, 2014 - Rich Harvest Farms Charity Golf Classic
A Giant Step Ahead 5k Walk

Come out and WALK at the beautiful St. James Farms in Warrenville for our family-friendly walk and one-mile activity path. The activity path is wheel-chair friendly, and will have fun fall activities for all the students, siblings, and children. Free food and kids' games will take place at the after party!

 

Create a team online at First Giving today! Earn prizes by achieving various fundraising levels.  All proceeds go to Giant Steps programming! 

Can't attend? Consider creating a team and fundraising on behalf of Giant Steps! For more information, please contact Sara Walsh at 630.864.3805 or [email protected]

Giant Steps Introduces...
People You Should Know
Stephanie
High School Student

Stephanie started at Giant Steps in 2009.  She loves to bowl, swing, and visit the vending machines! She also enjoys laughing and listening to music, especially The Beatles. Stephanie is fun to dance with; she recently learned the Cha Cha Slide in her dance group over the summer at Giant Steps.  She started creating great friendships with her peers and teachers.  During her time at Giant Steps, Stephanie has become more social and learned to advocate for herself and her needs. She has blossomed in social situations with her peers and staff, and she seems to be more comfortable every day here at Giant Steps.

Craig Lacy 
Chairman of the Board
Craig Lacy is one of Giant Steps founding board members.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Board. Craig has a strong financial background with an MBA in Finance, and he recently retired from Madison Capital Funding LLC.  Craig has been a resident of Clarendon Hills with his wife, Margaret, and three children.  Being a part of Giant Steps' Board of Directors over the past 17 years has been one of the most rewarding involvements for Craig. He stated, "I am proud to be a part of what Giant Steps has become, and I look forward to the future of Giant Steps."

 

 

 

Jonathan Quinn

Jr. Board Vice President

Jonathan Quinn is the Global Sales Manager for the Modified Atmosphere Packaging Systems Group at R.A Jones, a Coesia Group company. He graduated from Clemson University with degrees in Packaging Science and Business Management. Jonathan is the cousin of Erica, a high school student at Giant Steps. The driving force behind Jonathan joining the board is to help to solidify Canopy, Giant Steps adult program, for future. "I am very passionate about Giant Steps and the daily miracles that take place inside the walls everyday, and will do whatever I can to help make sure those miracles continue."

Junior Board for Young Professionals at Giant Steps
The Junior Board for Young Professionals of Giant Steps gives young professionals a unique opportunity to help children, young adults, and families living with autism. Their objective is to promote the mission of Giant Steps by engaging young professionals through social, volunteer and fundraising activities.  

Applications are due by October 1, 2013 for consideration for this quarter! 

 

For more information, visit us online http://www.giantstepsjrboard.org
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Join Our Cause - Volunteer
Join us for A Giant Step Ahead 5k Walk held at the beautiful St. James Farm! We are looking for volunteers to help with registration, set-up, directing walkers, clean-up, and other activities throughout the day. Morning and afternoon shifts will be available. If you or a group would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Sara Walsh at [email protected] or 630.864.3805.
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