Vol. 12 - #2 Fall 2006 A publication of SHORE 4232 Dempster Street Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 982-2030 SHORECommunity Services since 1951.LINES Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Addition to Training Center Participating in the ceremony were: Joe Koenig, Jr., President of Trim- Tex, Inc.; Leo Budzik, Project Manager; Thomas Budzik, Project Architect; Mark Budzik and Bill Dunn of Trim Tex; Rick Krier, Mayor of Morton Grove; Robert Kurz, President of SHORE’s Board of Directors; Arthur and Joyce Buehler, Board and Honorary Board Members; Anita Banerji (representing State Senator Jeffrey M. Schoenberg); Gerald Gulley, Executive Director; Lisa Wright, Director of SHORE Training Center; and Mike Mack, Plant Manager of SHORE Training Center. Steven Bronder and Allen Pictured at the ground breaking ceremony for the new addition at SHORE Training Center are (l. to r.): Gerald Gulley, Executive Director; Rick Krier, Mayor of Morton Grove; Leo and Thomas Andrada also participated in the Budzik; Joe Koenig, Jr., President of Trim Tex, Inc.; Mark Budzik and Bill Dunn ceremonies, representing the trainees of the Center. A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held at SHORE Training Center on Thursday, August 10th, to mark Mr. Budzik plans to have the project finished in about the beginning of construction on an 8,400-square- three months. Trim-Tex has supplied SHORE Training foot addition to the Center. The addition is being Center with a multitude of contract work and plans to made possible by a partnership between Trim-Tex, increase its partnership with the Training Center. In Inc., Joe Koenig, Jr., Company President, his family addition to this project, the company and foundation foundation and SHORE. The Village of Morton have donated two vehicles to the agency and supported Grove has been very supportive of the project. numerous fundraising events. Thank you Trim-Tex and the Koenig Family for all you have done for SHORE and all you continue to do! Visit SHORE’s new website at www.shoreinc.org, or send your comments or questions via e-mail to [email protected]. We would love to hear from you! Annual Appeal Begins November 1st The 2006 Annual Appeal begins November 1, 2006. The Board of Directors has set a goal of $100,000 for the annual direct mail campaign. Last year’s appeal raised in excess of $83,000. The funds raised in this campaign are used to support the high quality programs and services provided to nearly 400 children and adults with developmental disabilities served by the agency. Please look for your personal letter and contribution envelope and help SHORE in its mission to improve the life of every person its serves. SHORE Receives 12th The survey stated that SHORE Community Services does an impressive job of serving adults and children with dis- abilities in several communities. The leadership and staff Consecutive Three- members of the organization are congratulated for their commitment to quality and to their mission. The survey Year Accreditation also stated that SHORE demonstrates exemplary confor- from CARF mance to the standards in the following areas: • A superb outcomes measurement and management SHORE was notified in May 2006 that it has been awarded system, which measures meaningful factors and uses re- a three-year accreditation by CARF…The Rehabilitation sults to improve and enhance services. Accreditation Commission. The three-year award is the highest given by this prestigious accreditation body. The • A strong, well-developed safety program, which is survey was conducted in March 2006. The award marked well known, applied by staff members and supported by the 12th consecutive time SHORE has received a three- management. year accreditation. The following programs/services were surveyed: Children and Youth Services, Community Hous- • An internal training program that is extensive and ing, Community Integration, Respite Services, Supported regularly tracked, and employees are offered opportunities Living, Job Development, Job Supports, Job Site Training, for outside conferences and education with support from Vocational Evaluation Services and Organizational Em- the organization. ployment Services. SHORE Seeks Help For Two Capital Campaigns In addition to the 4123 Capital Campaign, SHORE is seek- ing help with the funding of two other major undertakings. I/We wish to make a donation to: SHORE has recently opened a new CILA (Community 4123 Campaign ____________________ Integrated Living Arrangement) in Skokie. This facility Training Center Addition_____________ is home to five women with developmental disabilities. Laura House_______________________ While the major support for the acquisition and remodeling Amount of Donation: _______________________ of the home was made possible by the support of Mr. Jack Glasser whose daughter is a resident of the home and for Make Checks Payable to SHORE whom the house is named, additional support is needed to complete the remodeling, which amounts to $150,000. Visa or MasterCard (Please Circle) Funds are also needed to help with the costs associated with constructing the addition to SHORE Training Center, which Number: ______________________________ is described on the cover of this issue of “SHORElines.” If Expiration Date: ________________________ you would like to contribute to any of these campaigns, Signature: _____________________________ please use the enclosed contribution form and mail it to SHORE in the envelope that accompanies this newsletter. Please enclose form in the postage-paid envelope that is provided with this newsletter. Thank you! 2 When I started working on the campaign in April 2005, I Reflections of a Capital knew I would not be able to raise the money on my own. I knew that others would have to step up and talk up this project among their friends. Fortunately for the campaign Campaign Chair and me, several people have stepped up to the plate and have generated excitement for the project and, equally im- By: Dan Lloyd portant, their efforts have brought in contributions. Right now, SHORE has raised nearly $170,000 for the 4123 Cap- In August, renovations were completed on the new Ear- ital Campaign and needs another $330,000. ly Childhood Intervention (ECI) Center that is housed in part of the 4123 Oakton building in Skokie. I went over to My somewhat warped mind is always trying to find new see how they had transformed the space and must say, “I angles when it comes to raising cash for the campaign. was impressed.” Talk about space that is totally conducive So when the editor of the newsletter said I could write a to learning, the new renovated 4123 Oakton space is just column, I tried to figure out ways readers of “SHORE- that. lines” might be able to get involved with the 4123 Capital Campaign. Here is what I came up with. For a donation of A week or so after my initial visit to the new site, I had $250,000, a person would have the right to name the entire a chance to go back and see our ECI Coordinator work- 4123 Oakton Building. For a donation of $125,000, a per- ing with a two-year-old boy and his parents. Now, if you son would have the right to name the section of the build- do not like to read things that are mushy and sentimental, ing that houses the ECI Program. Those two gifts would skip to the next paragraph. For months, the coordinator had be more than we need to put this capital campaign to bed. been teaching the parents different techniques to strengthen However, here are a few other ways to reach our goal. When their son’s muscles so that he could begin to walk. When the campaign started, a donor club was established called I started watching the session, the child was standing up the 2413 Club (named after the address of the first school holding onto a chair and bouncing up and down. He was site). To belong, individuals were asked to donate at least smiling as were his parents. All of a sudden, the boy let $5,000, and numerous people and foundations did just that. go of the chair, turned, and walked five or six steps to his Eventually, their names will appear on a plaque that will be mother. There was stunned silence and then joyful laughter hung somewhere in or on the building. If 66 people reading and tears from both of the parents. this article donated $5,000 each, the campaign would suc- cessfully conclude. Otherwise, one last approach would be I have been trying to raise $500,000 for SHORE to buy out- to have the 4,400 people who receive SHORE’s newsletter right the 4123 Oakton Building. For over 16 months I have donate $75 each to the 4123 Capital Campaign. been working on the project and I have had some help, great help. Yet, to be honest with you, I have felt frustrated some- A capital campaign is very goal oriented. It is all about the times. That is the nature of fundraising. However, when I money. Let us remember though, the real goal at SHORE saw the two-year-old ECI client take those steps and saw is to ensure that the children and adults participating in the reaction of his parents, all of a sudden my enthusiasm SHORE programs continue to receive quality services so for the project came back. I remembered that the work be- that they each can experience the most out of their lives. ing done at SHORE is important. Tootsie Roll Banks On Sale SHORE is selling Tootsie Roll Banks as part of its campaign in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Days, which took place on Friday and Saturday, September 15th and 16th. SHORE receives significant support from the following chapters: Northbrook, Skokie, Wilmette and Niles.