Thank You to This Week's Donors for the Upcoming 11th Annual Signature Series! Please Get Your RSVP In.

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 11th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction this past week. This event is being held Friday, September 6, 2013 at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club in Holley, NY at 6:00 pm. 

Underwriting Donors:

Donna Granger
Jeffrey & Clara Martin
Robert & Maureen Sanderson

 

Gift Basket/Item Donations:

Red Osier Landmark Restaurant
Casa Larga Vineyards
Michael DiSalvo

Sponsors:
Jim Babcock Construction

 

For ticket information on the event and/or if you are interested in making a donation or sponsoring the Signature Series, please contact Darlene Golson at dgolson@arcoforleans.org or call 585-589-5516 ext.228.  It's not too late to get your RSVP in!!

Animals Invade Rainbow Preschool

When students at Rainbow Preschool in Albion showed up for school recently, they were surprised to see that animals had overtaken them.  Mrs. Lisa Hall, teacher aide/assistant, had turned one of the rooms into a jungle, with lions, and tigers, and monkeys...oh my! 

This was also a learning activity for the students, with a duck matching game(match numbers on the bottom of the duck with numbers on the lilypad) and a game to reunite the baby with its mama.  Thank you, Lisa, for all the work you put into making this a jungle come true! 

Employment Listing - 8/22/13 Direct Support Professional

  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT                  

POSITION:    DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – REGULAR FULL-TIME

REPORTS TO:   COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – CORTNEY KUJAWA

LOCATION:     HAMILTON ST., ALBION

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.  Experience preferred but not required.  Must be willing to work various hours to include evenings, weekends, overnights & holidays. Must be able to lift, push and pull 40 lbs and must be capable of completing SCIP, CPR, First Aide and other trainings as required.

STARTING RATE:  Grade 7DC, STEP 1 - $9.28 per hour.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by August 28, 2013 to:
The Arc of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411

Fax (585) 589 – 5669                                  email: cfox@arcoforleans.org

The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted: 8/21/13

 

Mr. Dean Wolfe Honored, Named "Board Member Emeritus"

 

Dean Wolfe, Arc Founder and "Board Member Emeritus"

On Wednesday, August 21st, The Arc of Orleans County honored Dean Wolfe, one of the founders of the Agency.  Surrounded by family and friends, Wolfe received accolades from Arc of Orleans Executive Director Kellie Spychalski, NYS State Senator George Maziarz, NYS Assemblyman Steve Hawley, and Orleans County Legislator and Arc Board Member Don Allport, for his many years of service to The Arc of Orleans County, serving as past Board President and Secretary, and as a member of many of the Agency’s committees.

Wolfe and his late wife, Marian, along with several other Orleans County families, met in the late 1960’s to discuss the goals and dreams of the children with disabilities. The Arc of Orleans County was founded in 1970, serving around 300 children.  Since that time, the Agency has served thousands of children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, and also serves those with mental illness and, more recently, the senior population with the addition of the Nutrition Program.

Members of the Arc’s Board of Directors were also on hand as Board President Ken Barchet named Wolfe “Board Member Emeritus.”  In addition, the Agency also revealed a new sign created by Stanton Signs in Medina, naming their conference room “The Wolfe Family Conference Room,” in honor of Dean and Marian Wolfe.

Mr. Dean Wolfe and family

 

Arc Board President Ken Barchet, Orleans County Legislator Don Allport,
NYS Assemblyman Steve Hawley, Honoree Dean Wolfe, Arc Executive
Director Kellie Spychalski, and NYS Senator George Maziarz

 

Thank You to This Week's Donors of the Upcoming 11th 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 11th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction this past week. This event is being held Friday, September 6, 2013 at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club in Holley, NY at 6:00 pm. 

Underwriting Donors:

Donald DeFelice

 

Gift Basket/Item Donations:

Diane Edwards

Tantalo Photography

Tops of Albion

 

For ticket information on the event and/or if you are interested in making a donation or sponsoring the Signature Series, please contact Darlene Golson at dgolson@arcoforleans.org or call 585-589-5516 ext.228.

 

Don't Miss Our 11th Annual Signature Series!

at the 2012 Signature Series



The Arc of Orleans County is counting down the days until the 11th Annual Signature Series!  We are so excited about this year's event and want to share it with you.
 
The event is being held at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club on Lynch Road, Holley, starting at 6:00 PM.  The Medina Lions Club will be receiving the Legacy of Love Cornerstone Award. 
 
As always we have our wonderful Silent & Chinese Auctions, Reverse Raffle, and delicious (and filling) grazing buffet, plus much more!  Mrs. Bonnie Heck and her daughter, Lindsey, will be entertaining us with their piano playing throughout the night.  And at the end of the night, we have guitarist Mr. Paul Killian performing for us. 
 
We also have a quilt raffle and a very special Walt Disney World Raffle that are new to the event this year.  See below for more information on these two raffles.  You don't have to attend to win these raffles, but with such a great event, we know you'll want to be there!

 

 

 Walt Disney World Raffle New To Signature Series



This year, The Arc's Signature Series has a special raffle - You can win four one-day hopper passes to Walt Disney World and a $200 American Express Card!  The hopper pass allows you to "hop" from Disney park to Disney park - Maric Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.  Total value is $696! 

Tickets are just $10 each and the winning ticket will be drawn at the event on September 6th.  If you are interested in purchasing tickets to the raffle but are unable to attend the Signature Series, please contact the Arc's Community Relations Department at 585-589-5516 ext. 228 (Darlene) or ext. 227 (Denise) or stop by and see them at the Main Office, 122 Caroline Street, Albion.
 
A big "THANK YOU" goes out to Walt Disney World for their generous donation to our event!

 "Historical Highlights Through Our Eyes" - Day Habilitation's Quilt

To Be Raffled Off At Signature Series

Several months ago, The Arc's Day Habilitation group made a beautiful quilt (see photo, right) that was made possible through grant funding from GO-Art! The quilt "Historical Highlights Through Our Eyes" includes photos of historic buildings and sites in Orleans County (Orleans County Courthouse, Culvert Road Bridge, the former Medina High School, to name a few.)

The quilt will be raffled off at the Signature Series, with proceeds to benefit the Day Habilitation program. Tickets to win this beautiful quilt are just $1 each, three for $2, or ten for $5. Contact The Arc's Community Relations Department for tickets - 122 Caroline Street, Albion, or phone 585-589-5516. You do not need not be present to win.   

 

Great Items Available In Our Silent Auction!!

 

 

Shown above are just a handful of the many items that are available for bid at the 11th Annual Signature Series Reception and Silent Auction!  Sections include Home Furnishings, Holiday, Outdoor, Sports, Art, and Potpourri.  We have something for everyone!  Want to know what else we have?  You'll have to attend and see for yourself! 
 
RSVP's are due Friday, August 23rd, so send in your reservatin today.  Please contact Darlene Golson, Community Relations Manager, at 585-589-5516 ext. 228, for more information or to register by phone.
 
Proceeds of the event (with the exception of the quilt raffle) benefit The Legacy of Love Arc Endowment. 

Thank You Donors of the Upcoming 11th 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 11th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction this past week. This event is being held Friday, September 6, 2013 at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club in Holley, NY at 6:00 pm.  

The Medina Lions Club will be receiving the Legacy of Love Cornerstone Award this year! 

Please RSVP by Friday, August 23, 2013.
 

Underwriting Donors:

Tim & Patricia Archer

David & Pat Bellucci

Ken & June Crawford

Janice Cummings

Michael & Susan Dydo

Thomas & Minda Flower

Mary Sailus

Eleanor Whipple

Waters Basement Services, Inc.

Tom Popowych and John Zastawrny

Gift Basket/Item Donations:

Wortzman Furniture

Sponsors:

BMP America Inc.

Lyndonville Lions Club

Lance & Patricia Mark

Pilon Construction Co. Inc.

Waters Basement Services, Inc.

For more information on the event and/or if you are interested in making a donation or sponsoring the Signature Series, please contact Darlene Golson, Community Relations Manager at dgolson@arcoforleans.org or call 585-589-5516 ext.228.

Employment Listing - 8/7/13 Direct Support Professional

                                             VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                                                                                    

POSITION:           DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL –REGULAR FULL TIME

                                                     AT DAY HAB OPTS
REPORTS TO:          DAY HAB MANAGER - JULIE SOLIS

LOCATION:                16 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 people with disabilities, provide supervision, training, support of daily living skills and activities to people with disabilities in vocational/community settings.  Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels, good administrative, organizational, problem solving, must be able to complete required trainings and oral & written communication skills required. Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs. Need a valid NYS drivers license.

STARTING RATE:     Grade 7DC - $9.28/hr. 

Direct Support Professionals who are currently paid at grade 9, will continue to be paid at grade 9.

 

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 8/14/13 to the Human Resources Department.                  The Arc of Orleans County
                                        ATTN: Carol Fox
                                        122 Caroline Street
                                        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:  8/7/13

 

Employment Listing 8/6/13 Community Living Specialist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                                          

POSITION:         Community Living Specialist– Regualr Full Time

                            Hours will be primarily Noon to 8:oo Weekdays
                            and 1 Weekend Shift each week, However Subject
                            to change base on program needs.

REPORTS TO:    COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – CORTNEY KUJAWA

LOCATION:         HAMILTON ST., ALBION

DUTIES:  Assist Community Living Manage in the Day to Day Operations of Supervising People We Serve and Staff to enusre tasks are carried out in accordan with OPWDD Regulations. Ensure agency policies and procedures are adhered to.

QUALIFICATIONS:  High School graduate + 2 yrs. experience performing duties involving working with adults who are developmentally disabled OR a comparable combination of education & experience.  Supervisory experience preferred.  Must be physically able to walk up and down stairs, shovel snow and assist in wheelchair/bathing transfer.  Valid NYS driver’s license is required.  Must be independent, organized, creative, insightful, able to take proactive steps to solve problems and be willing to work required hours.                    

STARTING RATE:  Grade 12DC - $11.17/hr.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by 8/13/13 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:  8/6/13

 

 

Thank you to the Child Welfare Association of Orleans County!

 

The Arc of Orleans County would like to thank The Child Welfare Association of Orleans County for their continued support of the Agency!  The Child Welfare Association has generously gifted thousands of dollars over the years to help Camp Rainbow and other programs.  On Monday, several members of the association were able to tour Camp Rainbow and see just how their gifts were spent.

 

 

Members the Child Welfare Association gather with The Arc's Director of Quality Services/Corporate Compliance Pattie Kepner in front of the Pavilion.  Pattie has run the Camp program for over 13 years.  In front row: Jocelyn Rowley, Marcia Cleary, Joycelyn Jennings. In back row: Sandra Tompkins, Pattie Kepner, Georgia Thomas.

Camp Rainbow is a five week summer day camp located on Townline Road in Lyndonville.  It is open to all children in Orleans County ages 5 (who have completed Kindergarten) to 21. 

 Thank you to everyone who came out to the Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ on Thursday, August 1st!  The proceeds benefit The Arc's Nutrition Program (Meals On Wheels/Nutri-Fair.) 

Your support is greatly appreciated! 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 3rd - Ham Loaf Dinner!

Thank You to This Week's Donors for the Upcoming 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 11th Annual Signature Series Reception & Silent Auction this past week. This event is being held Friday, September 6, 2013 at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club in Holley, NY at 6:00 pm.

Underwriting Donors:

Rob & Lori Brien - In Memory of Leona Flower

Keding Automotive Service

Gift Basket/Item Donations:

Ashlee's Place

James & Darlene Golson

Jennifer Lopez (yes, that Jennifer Lopez!)

Sandy Marcsizewski

Rochester Museum & Science Center

For information on the event and/or if you are interested in making a donation or sponsoring the Signature Series, please contact Darlene Golson, Community Relations Manager at dgolson@arcoforleans.org or call 585-589-5516 ext.228.

Online Voting Starts for WNY Agencies of Choice Commercial

NYSARC proudly introduces The Choice Awards recognizing excellence by our Chapters through their promotional videos and commercials.

 

The five NYSARC Agencies serving residents of Western New York (including Arc of Orleans) have submitted a commercial we developed a couple of years ago. We encourage you to spread the word and encourage everyone to vote for this commercial TODAY!

 

Vote for your favorite commercial...click here.

 

Our commercial is the last one in the column:  WNY Agencies of Choice for Developmental Disability Services (The Arc of Orleans County, Genesee ARC, Heritage Centers, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, The Resource Center)

 

Online voting will run through Friday, Sept. 6. Winners in each category will be honored at NYSARC's Annual Convention Oct. 17.  

 

Thank you for taking the time to support the “Agencies of Choice” in Western New York!