Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Chicken BBQ to Benefit Arc's Nutrition Program

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser (Chiavetta's)
to benefit Arc of Orleans Nutri-Fair/Meals On Wheels

Thursday, August 2, 2012
12:30 - 4:00 PM

16 East Academy Street, Albion NY

$9.00 per ticket (eat in or take out)

Call 585-589-7817 for tickets

(The Arc's Nutrition Program is run in partnership
with the Orleans County Office for the Aging)



Employment Listing - 6/27/12 Medical Advocate Driver

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: MEDICAL ADVOCATE DRIVER – PART TIME II
HOURS VARY ACCORDING TO PROGRAM NEED

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT


LOCATION: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - ALBION


DUTIES: Transports the people we serve to medical and other appointments and advocates health issues with appropriate personnel.


QUALIFICATIONS:

MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. Knowledge of community resources and experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Physically able to walk up & down stairs, push a wheelchair up a vehicle ramp, and able to assist in wheelchair transfer. Willingness to work in an independent atmosphere and at various hours. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license in accordance with Agency MVR guidelines.


STARTING WAGE: 9DC/1 $9.77 PER HOUR


INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY 7/5/12 TO:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT.
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
PO BOX 439
ALBION, NY 14411.
e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org Fax: (585) 589-5669

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSTED: 6/27/12

Friday, June 22, 2012

ABATE of NY - Orleans County Chapter Donates $1,000 to the Arc!

(Picture above from left to right: Matt Tracy, ABATE Vice President:
Darlene Golson, Arc Community Relations Manager; Jeff Gonzalez, Chair of ABATE Golf Tournament)

Matt Tracy and Jeff Gonzalez of ABATE of NY - Orleans County Chapter dropped off a $1,000 check to The Arc of Orleans County.  ABATE raised the money at their Golf Tournament which was held on June 2, 2012.  $800 was raised at the event and another $200 was donated by ABATE. 

The donation will go The Arc's Camp Rainbow program.  This is the second year that ABATE held a golf tournament and donated the money to Camp.

Sponsors and Donors from the ABATE Golf Tournament are listed below.
Mike Miller
Matt Tracy
Bob Banks
Jim & Darlene Graczyk
Ricci Meadows
O'Brien's
Curvin's
Sacred Heart Club
Vets Men's Aux.
White Birch
The Filler - Akron
Brazzell Automotive
ABATE

A special thank you goes out to the golfers, sponsors and to ABATE of NY - Orleans County Chapter for your support of The Arc and Camp Rainbow!  Your generosity is truly inspiring!





Wednesday, June 20, 2012

J.M. McDonald Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Camp Rainbow


The Arc recently received a $5,000 grant from the J.M. McDonald Foundation.  This funding will be used to resurface the basketball court and front sidewalk at Camp Rainbow.  It will also be used for arts & crafts supplies for the children who attend Camp this season.

The J.M. McDonald Foundation has been very generous to The Arc and Camp Rainbow over the last several years.  We thank them for their continued support!

To learn more about the J.M. McDonald Foundation and the wonderful things they do, go to http://jmmcdonaldfoundation.org/.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Save The Dates!

The Arc of Orleans County's Remaining Events for 2012:

The dedication for the "Marcy Pavilion" which was built in memory of Marcy Mruczek-Basior will be held at Camp Rainbow on Monday, July 16th at 2:00 pm.  The nature trail will also be named and dedicated in honor of our past Executive Director, Donald Colquhoun, who served The Arc for seventeen years and retired at the end of 2011.  The trail shall now be known as "Colquhoun's Corridor". We will also hold an ice cream social for the children who are in session at Camp Rainbow along with those attending the ceremony.  Camp Rainbow is located at 2272 Townline Road in Lyndonville, NY. 

The Chicken Barbeque at The Arc of Orleans County's Nutrition Program - Nutri-Fair/Meals on Wheels is being held Thursday, August 2nd from 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.  It will be held at 16 East Academy Street, Albion, NY. 

The 10th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction is being held Friday, September 14th at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club in Holley, NY.  Registration begins at 6:00 pm.  Join us for an evening of fun, friends, fabulous food & fantastic finds!

The Ham Loaf Dinner at The Arc of Orleans County's Nutrition Program - Nutri-Fair/Meals on Wheels  is being held Thursday, October 4th from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm.  It will be held at 16 East Academy Street, Albion, NY. 

For more information on The Arc or any of these events, please contact Darlene Golson at 585-589-5516 ext. 228 or via email dgolson@arcoforleans.org or Denise Withey at 585-589-5516 ext. 227 or via email dwithery@arcoforleans.org.

We hope to see you at our future events!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Thank you Holley Elementary Third Grade Students

The Arc of Orleans County would like to thank the Holley Elementary third grade class for their hard work in raising money for Camp Rainbow.  The students raised $1,230.45 this year by participating in a Spell-A-Thon.  This is the third year that the students have held the activity, and each year their numbers have increased. 

The top student was Kayleigh Neale, who raised $230.  Mrs. Sevenski's class was the top class for the second year in a row, raising $541.15 and they were treated to a pizza party.  The entire third grade enjoyed a field trip to Camp Rainbow to see where they money they raised would be helping.  While there they enjoyed activites including music, story time, arts & crafts, and games on the basketball court.

The Arc is thankful to all the third grade students and teachers for all they have done to assist Camp Rainbow.

Executive Director Kellie Spychalski with Holley 3rd Grade Teachers

Albion 2nd Graders Raise $7,248 for Camp Rainbow




Albion 2nd Grade Teachers with Executive Director Kellie Spychalski
 The second graders at Albion Elementary School have been hard at work this year, not only doing their school work but also helping The Arc of Orleans County's Camp Rainbow.  The students took part in a week long spelling test after asking their family and friends for pledges to benefit the Camp.  Their efforts helped raise $7,248.50 to help with the upkeep of the grounds and pool, and purchase items needed at Camp this summer. 

Emily Harling was the top student, raising $1,097.00, what is believed to be a record amount raised.  The top class was Mrs. Beach's class with $$1,700; the class received a pizza party for their efforts.  The entire second grade, along with teachers, and chaparones enjoyed a day at Camp Rainbow and traveled from station to station doing arts and crafts, story time, games, and music. 

The Arc of Orleans County would like to thank the Albion Elementary second graders and their teachers for all their hard work raising money and also for the gifts they donated to Camp Rainbow.

Albion students help plant the tree they donated to Camp Rainbow.
 

Friday, June 8, 2012

Batavia's Rainbow Preschool Duck Family Gets Bigger

Penelope – Top left, Yellow
Irving – Top right, Yellow
Reginald – Bottom left, Black/Yellow
George – Bottom right, Brown

Reginald now has two brothers and one sister!  Welcome to Rainbow Preschool baby ducks!


Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Meet Reginald the Duck born at Rainbow Preschool in Batavia

Reginald the Duck was born today, June 6th at our Rainbow Preschool site in Batavia.  Welcome to the world Reginald! 

Congratulations to all our Golf Tournament Winners!

The Arc of Orleans County would like to congratulate all of the winners at our 2012 Golf Tournament!

Winners in the Men's Division are: Scott Budde, Brian Burke, Eric Sheffer, and Scott Wetherwax.
Winners in the Women's Division are: Melissa Cotter, Vicki Dorin, Liz Higgins, and Paula Knaak.
Winners in the Mixed Division are: Darren Brey, Jarrod Crawford, June Crawford, and Dan McKinney.

Congratulations also to the winners of our Golfers Dream Package prizes!  The winners are:
Mike Crowley - Oak Hill Country Club golf outing for two
Gary Hill - Stafford Country Club golf outing for four
Dan Krisher - Wanakah Country Club golf outing for two
Dave Bellucci - The Fox Valley Club golf outing for four
Ron Spychalski - Niagara Frontier Country Club golf for two
James Foss - Ridgemont Country Club golf outing for two
Don DeFelice - Shelridge golf outing for four
Wayne Barry, Jr. - White Birch Golf Course season membership
Kevin Williams - Byrncliffe Resort & Conference Center golf for four

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Thanks to All for a Successful Golf Tournament!

The Arc of Orleans County would like to thank everyone who helped to make their 33rd Annual Golf Tournament a success!  From the corporate and business sponsors (see names below), to the prize donors, to the golfers and volunteers, we are truly grateful to each and every one of you!  Thank you also to Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club for hosting our event and to Belson's BBQ Crew for the delicious chicken!

Corporate Sponsors:
Associated Brands
BMP America
Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes
Daniels of Albion
Drum Oil & Propane
Jaeckle, Fleischmann & Mugel
Key Bank
Middleport Family Health Center
Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics
Takeform Architectural Graphics
The Bonadio Group
Toshiba Business Solutions

Business Sponsors:
AT&T
Barber Enterprises
Barre Animal Hospital
Dean & Carol Bellack
Chapin Manufacturing
Claims Recovery Financial Services
Cooper Funeral Home
Country Contracting
Fischer's News Stand
Freeze-Dry Foods
Assemblyman Steve Hawley
Dr. Karl Heuer
Hinsperger's Poly Industries
Junior Wilsons Sportsmens Club
Keding Automotive Services
Lake Country Pennysaver
Lissow Development
Lyons Collision
Lance Mark, Esquire
NAPA Auto & Truck Parts
Ontario Shores Federal Credit Union
Orleans Veterans Club #4635
Penasack
Ridge Road Express
RKS Plumbing
Scholastic Transportation
SIGMA International
Stanton Signs, Inc.
Suburban Electric
The Medicine Shoppe
Tillman's Village Inn
Turnbull Heating & Air
Webster, Schubel & Meier
Western New York Energy
Wiley' Marina
Worthington Cylinders
Zelazny & Roush, CPA's




Employment Listing - 6/5/12 Vocational Training Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: VOCATIONAL TRAINING ASSISTANT – RELIEF STAFF
DAY HAB PROGRAM-OPTS & WITHOUT WALLS

REPORTS TO: JULIE SOLIS & PAM LAMAR – DAY HAVE MANAGERS

LOCATION: WEST ACADEMY ST., ALBION


DUTIES: Provides direct hands on supervision, training and counseling to people with disabilities in a variety of vocational & community settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Working level knowledge of production techniques, methods and/or training involving adults who are disabled. Demonstrates skills equivalent to a high school diploma. Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels, good administrative, organizational, problem solving, training and oral & written communication skills required. Must be flexible. Need a valid NYS drivers license. Must be able to lift, push and pull 40lbs.

STARTING RATE: Grade 7 DC - $9.10/hr.

Vocational Training/Community Living Assistants who are
currently paid at Grade 9 will continue to be paid at Grade 9.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 6/12/12 to the Human Resource Department.

Human Resources Office
The Arc of Orleans County
PO Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org
Phone # 585-589-5516 Fax #585-589-5669

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 6/5/12

Employment Listing - 6/5/12 Community Living Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT



POSITION: COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANT – REGULAR FULLTIME


REPORTS TO: COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – KATIE LOPEZ


LOCATION: STORK STREET – MEDINA


DUTIES: Provides program participants with support and training in independent living skills, such as meal planning and preparation, home maintenance, money management, etc.


QUALIFICATIONS: Good math & writing skills. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. Must be capable of completing SCIP, CPR, First Aide and other trainings as required.


STARTING RATE: Grade 7DC - $9.10/hr.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 6/12/12 to:

Human Resources Office
The Arc of Orleans County
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

e-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org Fax: (585) 589-5669

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Posted: 6/5/12