Silent Auction Items for The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series

For those of you who are collectors of celebrity or sports memorabilia, here are some must haves that we have received for the 9th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction being held Friday, April 8, 2011 at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club.

Cleveland Browns: Autographed D'Qwell Jackson Football
Pittsburgh Steelers: Autographed 8.5 X 11 Photograph of Hines Ward
Dan Akroyd: Autographed 8 X 10 Photo of Dan as Elwood - Blues Brothers & Autographed CD - Original Soundtrack Recording.
Captain Lou Albano: Autographed Book - Often Imitated, Never Duplicated:Captain Lou Albano
Barbara Taylor Bradford: Autographed Book
Buffalo Bills: 50th Anniversary Vault Book Autographed by Steve Tasker
Barbara Eden: "Autographed 8 X 10 Photograph from "I Dream of Jeannie"
Dustin Hoffman: Autographed 8 X 10 Photograph
Dean Koontz: Autographed book
New York Jets: 2010 New York Jets Team Football
Wood Bros Racing: 8.5 X 11 Wood Bros Stat Sheet

For more information on the Signature Series, please contact Darlene Golson at (585)589-5516 ext. 228 or email at dgolson@arcoforleans.org.

Thank you to Sponsors & Donors of The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series

The Arc of Orleans County would like to send a special thank you to the following sponsors, gift donors, and donors who have underwritten the cost of pre-purchased items for our 9th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction (April 8, 2011 at Hickory Ridge).

For more information on the Signature Series, please contact Darlene Golson at (585)589-5516 ext. 228 or email at dgolson@arcoforleans.org.

Sponsors:
Batavia Tailors & Cleaners
Lyons Collision
Lissow Development Corp.
Lyndonville Lions Club

Donors who have underwritten pre-purchased items:
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Gerringer
Tender Loving Family Care, Inc.
Lissow Development Corp.

Gift Donors:
Bohn's Restaurant & Banquet Facilities
Darlene & James Golson
The Main Street Store
Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers

On behalf of those we serve, thank you for your support! Your generosity will ensure our lifetime commitment to individuals with disabiltities is sustained for generations to come.

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” ~ Albert Pike

Employment Listing - 2/24/11 COTA or Occupational Therapist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION: COTA/OT - PART TIME CATEGORY I – 30 HRS/WK


REPORTS TO: CAROLE FOURNIER - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST


LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL - ALBION


DUTIES: Provides occupational therapy services within guidelines of NYS & AOTA, based on goals determined by a registered occupational therapist. Writes progress reports and communicates regularly with teachers & parents.


QUALIFICATIONS: NYS CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION. PHYSICALLY ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY 40 POUNDS IN ORDER TO CARRY CHILDREN & EQUIPMENT.


STARTING SALARY: GRADE 21 - $15.07/HR FOR COTA
OT/1 – 22.22/HR FOR OT PLUS $40.00/CREDIT HOURS UP TO 36.


Interested candidates should submit a resume by 3/3/11 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: 2/24/11

Community Job Fair Scheduled for April 28th

A county-wide Community Job Fair will be held in Medina on Thursday, April 28th, from 9AM to 1PM at the Calvary Tabernacle Church (the former Medina High School), 324 Catherine Street. The 2011 Fair is co-sponsored by The Arc of Orleans County's Career Ventures and Comunity Action of Orleans & Genesee. "Nearly 50 local and regional employers have been invited to participate in the Job Fair," said Vincent Iorio, Senior Employment Specialist with The Arc's Career Ventures.

All job seekers and students are encouraged to attend with resumes in hand. Employers and agencies interested in recruiting should call Vince Iorio before April 1st at (585) 589-0305, ext. 4330, or call Annette Finch of Community Action of Orleans & Genesee at (585) 589-5605, ext. 108. There is no cost to exhibitors, and a free continental breakfast will be available for all exhibitors courtesy of Community Action. Calvary Church will sell lunch at very reasonable prices to those in attendance. The church entrance and parking lot are located at the back of the church on Ann Street, just north of West Center Street.

Thank you Sponsors & Donors of the 9th Annual Signature Series

The Arc of Orleans County would like to send a special thank you to the following sponsors, gift donors, and donors who have underwritten the cost of pre-purchased items for our 9th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction. This event is being held on April 8, 2011 at Hickory Ridge Colf & Country Club in Holley, NY.

If you would like more information on the Signature Series or are interested in sponsoring and/or donating to the event, please contact Darlene Golson at 585-589-5516 ext. 228 or email at dgolson@arcoforleans.org.

Sponsors:
Tillman's Village inn
Lockport Dental Group
Crimson Heights Apartments
Barden Building Systems
The Bonadio Group
Webster, Schubel & Meier, LLP

Donors who have underwritten pre-purchased items:
End of the Line Rental
Sports & Graphics
Weed Man
Pilon Construction Co. Inc.

Gift Donors:
Ashlee's Place inc.
Batavia Downs Casino
Captain's Cove Resort, Inc.
Casa Larga Vineyards & Winery
Cobblestone Society
Cove Haven Entertainment/Resorts
Karl & Laurie Fredrick
Genesee Country Village & Museum
GEVA Theatre Center
Lancaster Opera Theatre House
Lawley, Andolina, Verdi, LLC
Theresa & Mark Lehman
Monro Muffler/Brake & Service in Rochester, NY
Reliable Office Products
Tillman's Village Inn
Dan Akroyd
Captain Lou Albano
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Buffalo Bills
Barbara Eden
Dustin Hoffman
Dean Koontz
New York Jets
Tantalo Photography
Wood Bros. Racing

On behalf of those we serve, thank you for your support! Your generosity will help to ensure that our lifetime commitment to men, women, and children with disabilities is sustained for generations to come.

Employment Lisiting - 2/23/11 Vocational Training Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: VOCATIONAL TRAINING ASSISTANT – RELIEF STAFF DAY HAB PROGRAM

REPORTS TO: DAY HABILITATION MANAGER – PAM LAMAR


LOCATION: 215 WASHINGTON 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 and willing to work weekends, holidays & evenings. Need a valid NYS drivers license.

STARTING RATE: Grade 5 DC - $8.52/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 3/2/11 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: 2/23/11

Employment Listing - 2/23/11 Speech/Language Therapist or Speech Pathologist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST OR SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
REGULAR FULL TIME

REPORTS TO: MANAGING SPEECH PATHOLOGIST – LISA STEEN

LOCATION: RAINBOW PRESCHOOL – ALBION

DUTIES: Provides Speech communication services, develops, implements initiates an individual education program for each assigned student, communicates regularly with parents, staff and related services providers concerning each child’s needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST – College Graduate NYS Certification in Speech & Hearing or a Master’s Degree in Pathology. One year experience in teaching and therapy are preferred.

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - Master’s degree in Speech Pathology & NYS Licensure as a Speech Pathologist. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, possess a valid NYS driver’s license and become certified in CPR & First Aid.


STARTING RATE: SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIST : $27,427 Annual Base Rate $17.41/Hour plus $40 per graduate credit hour up to 36.
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST : $30,987 Annual Base Rate $19.67/Hour plus $40 per graduate credit hour up to 36.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 3/2/11 to:
CAROL FOX
THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY
P. O. BOX 439
ALBION, NY 14411

E-MAIL ADDRESS: cfox@arcoforleans.org FAX #: (585) 589-5669

THE ARC OF ORLEANS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


Posted: 2/23/11

Search or Shop and Help The Arc of Orleans County

Here is an easy way to raise money for The Arc of Orleans County - use Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they will donate a penny to The Arc of Orleans every time you do a search!

In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, Goodshop.com, where you can shop at more than 900 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go the The Arc. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to The Arc. Here is a small sampling of the stores you can shop through Goodshop - Lowes, JC Penney, eBay, Pet Smart, Sephora, Toys R Us, and many more!

The website is http://www.goodsearch.com. Both the Goodsearch and Goodshop pages will ask: "Who do you Goodsearch (or Goodshop) for?" Simply type in The Arc - Orleans County (Albion, NY) and click the verify button. It's that easy! Start your searching and shopping today!

The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series & Silent Auction

Be on the look out for your invitation to The Arc's 9th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction being held on Friday April 8, 2011 at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club in Holley, NY. It will be a great evening of fun, friends, and a fabulous & filling grazing buffet!

Festivities include:
Silent Auction - 125 Quality items
Chinese Auction
Entertainment provided by Kevin Clark as well as the Holley Harmonettes
Award Presentation
And more...



Proceeds from the Signature Series benefit The Legacy of Love Arc Endowment. A fund created to ensure that The Arc's commitment to men, women, and children with developmental disabiltities is sustained for generations to come.



Artwork shown above is framed and available in our Silent Auction.

For more information about this event, please contact:
Darlene Golson, Endowment & Grants Manager
Phone: (585) 589-5516 ext. 228
Email: dgolson@arcoforleans.org

Adult Volunteer Needed at Rainbow Preschool

Our Rainbow Preschool Program is looking for an adult volunteer(s) to assist with various office duties anytime between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Denise Withey at 585-589-5516 ext. 227 or stop by The Arc's Office at 122 Caroline Street, Albion, NY.

ABA Team of Rainbow Preschool Named Team of the Quarter: October - December 2010

The Arc of Orleans County's PERKs (Proud of our Employees Recognition K(c)ommittee is proud to announce that the Agency's Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Team of Rainbow Preschool has been selected as the October-December 2010 Team of the Quarter. The team was selected for their work with a student with some very intense needs. The team has worked with the student and family for two and a half years, and has helped the child make significant gains that have improved their quality of life. The team also aided the family in selecting a communications devise and continues to make recommendations that challenge the child to maintain their overall functioning. Thank you to everyone on the ABA Team for all you have done for the child and his family! Congratulations!

Michele Batt Named December Employee of the Month

The Arc of Orleans County's PERKs (Proud of our Employees Recognition K(c)ommittee) team is proud to announce that Michele Batt has been named Employee of the Month for December 2010. Michele is very busy at Rainbow Preschool as a senior nurse, but took time during the month of December to organize the annual Angel Tree to ensure that the students would have gifts to open on Christmas. Michele had "elves" to help, but the majority of the organizational work fell to her - from the screening process, to the tracking of gifts, and finally the deliveries. Thank you, Michele, for overseeing the Angel Tree and making sure the children had an enjoyable Christmas! Congratulations!

May Day Casino Outing

May Day Casino Outing
Sunday, May 1, 2011

• Cost: $30.00 per person (includes bus fare, driver gratuity, and special bonus From Seneca Niagara Casino.)
  
• Celebrate May Day at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York
  
• Spend five fabulous hours at your leisure!


• Payment of $30.00 must be received no later than Friday, March 18, 2011.


• Please make checks payable to The Arc of Orleans County.


• Mail to: The Arc of Orleans County, Attn: Community Relations, P.O. Box 439, Albion, N.Y. 14411. Or pay in person at: The Arc Main Office, 122 Caroline Street, Albion, N.Y.
  
• For more information, please call The Arc's Community Relations Dept. at 589-5516 ext. 227 (Denise Withey) or 228 (Darlene Golson).


• Valid Government ID required to get a player's card, casino bonus, and if you win the jackpot.


• Must be 21 years of age or older.
  

The bus will leave the Save-A-Lot parking lot in Albion at 11:00 AM on Sunday, May 1, 2011 and will return at approximately 7:00 PM that evening.

Space is limited, so get your reservation in before you miss the bus!