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Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.
3rd QUARTER 2011 F CE to F CE
AEDD Celebrates its 40th Anniversary and Opening of a New Activity Center Our dream is now a reality! We are celebrating 40 years of providing services and programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout the state of Arkansas. On August 23rd the doors of the new AEDD Multi-Purpose Activity Center opened and our dream became a reality! The 10,000 square foot Multi-Purpose Activity Center will provide a place for special events including monthly parties for the adults we serve, preschool graduation ceremonies and plays, basketball games, annual Prom, programs, parent and staff training and other activities. Over 300 friends, businesses, colleagues, government representatives, Little Rock and North Little Rock Chambers of Commerce, AEDD staff and many of our adult consumers attended our open house celebration. The event was sponsored by Centennial Bank, whose employee volunteers braved the over 100 degree temperature to grill hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. We would like to thank everyone for their continuous support of our organization and, ultimately, the children and adults who benefit from our services.
AEDD Founder Sam Sanders and
AEDD Board President Jack Wilson Centennial Bank Volunteers Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
SOUTHWEST LITTLE
ROCK CIVITAN CLUB Thirty-two of our adult
consumers that attend the
Lacy Landers Skills Training
Center, along with several
AEDD staff, formed a new
SWLR Civitan Club. The
club is part of an internation-
al organization whose mission is to offer community service
to people with disabilities. During the initiation meeting
elected officers were installed and all members received
Civitan pins. The club already has plans to do projects for
the homeless living in the Little
Rock area and want to raise
awareness about people with
disabilities by participating in the
LR Christmas Parade. This newly
formed club is one of only two
such clubs in Arkansas. Being
part of an organized group and
giving back to others is their goal
and they are making plans to do
just that!
Delsa Adams, Heartland District Area IV Director
James B., SWLR Civitan Club President
Fred Norman, Past Senior International Director.
Civitan Club members Jan Y.,
Jessie N. and Dawn B.
Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
“The Gold Standard”
We are very proud to announce that after three years of intensive preparation, and an on-site survey in August 2011, AEDD received its CARF certification. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services including: Aging Services ♦ Behavioral Health ♦ Child & Youth Services ♦ Business & Services Management Networks ♦ Vision & Medical Rehabilitation ♦ Community and Employment Services.
Achieving this accreditation requires AEDD to commit to quality improvement, focus on the unique needs of each person we serve, and monitor the results of our services. Our organization must demonstrate a willingness to implement a series of rigorous and internationally recognized CARF standards and make a commitment to
continuously improve to meet international standards of quality. The CARF accreditation is a sign of quality and is an important consideration for individuals making a decision for their choice of a service provider.
AEDD Board of Directors
Jack Wilson President
David Graf Vice-President
Bill Gray Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Benning Ted Furcron Jim Hinson
Todd Larson Sue Newbery
Max Sears Tammie Walker
Herschal H. Friday
(1922-1994)
MISSION STATEMENT
Empowering individuals with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives.
Thank you for supporting AEDD 2011 3rd Quarter Supporters
Advanced SunSystems
American Home Life Insurance
Andrea Stanback
Ann Matthews
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Arkansas Skatium
Ben E. Keith
Cosmetique Salon
Friendship Community Care
Ft. Thompson
Glazer’s Distributors
Harbor Distributing
J Pruitt Shoes
Jim & Margarett Hinson
Joe & Jean Kersey
Kelli Peters
KW Hepp Roofing & Remodel
Little Rock Climbing Center
Little Rock Zoo
Little, Shaneyfelt & Marshall
Mid-America Science Museum
Murry’s Dinner Playhouse
Natasha Graf
National Bank of Arkansas
PereWinkle Designs
Schnauzer Kids
Sheraton Chicago Hotel
Southern Coating & Nameplate
Tara Promotional Products
Thea Foundation
TW Telecom
Wyndam Riverfront
AEDD is
proud of its
long-term
relationship with the Heart of
Arkansas United Way and many
times over the years has been
awarded the honor of
“Outstanding United Way
Agency.” Our organization
receives designated funds from
the United Way made by donors
who want their donations to
specifically benefit AEDD. Our
hope is that you will choose to
donate to the United Way this
year and consider AEDD as a
designee for your donation. All
funds donated to our
organization directly benefit
children and adults with
developmental disabilities.
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
November 1st AEDD Board of Directors Mtg. SGSCLC Preschool (11:30 am - 12:30 pm)
November 1st - December 9th SGSCLC Christmas Toy Drive
November 3rd AEDD Open House Party AEDD Multi-Purpose Building (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
November 10th AEDD Auxiliary Meeting Laurie Osborne’s Home (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Nov.14th-Dec. 12th SGSCLC Angel Tree
November 18th Hawgs for a Cause Fundraiser The Greens at North Hills (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
November 19th Client Event- Movie Day AEDD Multi-Purpose Building (8:00am - 1:00pm)
November 24th & 25th Thanksgiving Holiday AEDD/SGSCLC Closed
December 8th Auxiliary Christmas Party Gayla Jungmeyer’s Home (5:30 pm - 8::00 pm)
December 10th Client Event - Christmas Bingo AEDD Multi-Purpose Building (8:00 am - 1:00 pm)
December 16th Client Event - Christmas Party AEDD Multi-Purpose Building (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
December 17th SGSCLC Christmas Program Multi-Purpose Building (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
December 23rd & 26th Holiday AEDD/SGSCLC Closed
January 2nd Holiday AEDD/SGSCLC Closed
Craig Cloud worked tirelessly to help create the Arkansas Transit Association’s Worker’s Compensation Self-Insured Trust Fund. He actively recruited members to generate the one-million dollars in premiums needed to establish the fund.
When the Trust Fund began in 2006 Craig was elected Board of Trustees Chairman and has continuously served in that position. Today, under Craig’s leadership, the Trust Fund is fifty-nine members strong with more than 2.5 million dollars in premiums, covering almost 13,000 non-profit agency employees. AEDD is one of fifty-nine agencies that participates in this program.
Craig was presented an award of appreciation during the 2011 Arkansas Transit Association Conference for his hard work and determination in
securing new members and revenues for the Trust Fund.
Congratulations Craig!
Monday, April 16, 2012 Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock
$200 per Person / $800 per Team Great tee package, putting contest Championship,
First Flight and additional prizes awarded!
Register Online: www.aeddinc.org
CRAIG CLOUD WINS
ATA AWARD
The preschool is collecting food items to provide underprivileged families at
the school with a Thanksgiving meal. Your donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at any AEDD location. For more information contact Mary Giles at 501-907-5716 or email mary.giles@aeddinc.org. Suggested food items:
Cornbread mix
Canned green beans, corn, yams and cranberry sauce
Instant potatoes
Stuffing
Dry beans
Rolls
Macaroni & cheese
Cereal
Drinks
Angel Wishes
Christmas is around the corner! Each year the AEDD
Children’s Learning Center helps underprivileged children and
families at the school by providing them with gifts for Christmas.
Our goal is to help these families have a happy and memorable
holiday.
You can help us make the holidays brighter for each of these
families by choosing to give assistance in one of these ways:
Donate a toy to a child (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) (Donation boxes
are set up at each AEDD location for drop-off)
Donate a desired dollar amount to the Christmas Fund. Make checks
payable to:
AEDD Children’s Learning Center Christmas Fund
105 East Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
To sponsor a family please contact Mary Giles at 501-907-5716 or
email: mary.giles@aeddinc.org
Preschool Christmas Program
Sammie Gail Sanders Children’s
Learning Center will host their Annual Christmas Program at the
AEDD Multi-Purpose Center. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206
Saturday, December 17th, 2011 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
“LIVING UNITED” On a hot Friday in July the temperature soared to over 100 degrees when over
thirty youth volunteers and adults from the Central Church of the Nazarene in
Tulsa, Oklahoma donated their time and talent to work on projects at our pre-
school. A playground was constructed for our toddler classrooms and rooms in
the school were given a fresh coat of paint. During 2011 over 300 hours of
community service was donated to AEDD because of our designation as a
United Way Agency.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Yes, There is a Santa Claus!
And he doesn’t live any further than AEDD! Jim Hinson, retired CFO for AEDD, is still our resident Santa Claus. For many years, during the holidays, Jim dons his velvet suit, grows a gray beard, and brings joy to children and adults alike by listening to their Christmas wishes. Jim has generously agreed to let the AEDD Auxiliary “rent” him out this year for private home visits, school and church parties, and anywhere else there is in need of a visit from Santa! Money raised by Santa visits will benefit the AEDD Children’s Learning Center in North Little Rock that serves children ages six weeks to five years old with developmental disabilities. Santa’s rental rate is $100 per hour. To book a “Santa Reservation,” please call AEDD’s Central Office at 501-666-0246 One of our friendly elves will be glad to assist you! Call early to reserve your Santa visit!
FOOD FOR FAMILIES
Harvest Time
Digging, planting, growing, harvesting and eating are all part of the “Therapy Garden” at the Sammie Gail Sanders Children’s Learning Center
in North Little Rock. Home Depot generously donated supplies and
volunteers to build the garden in 2010. Planting and harvesting the garden is integrated into lesson plans at the preschool, which provides the
opportunity for the children to experience growing and eating “home grown” produce. The first crop of cucumbers were
harvested by our
students and enjoyed as an afternoon snack!
105 East Roosevelt Road ▪ Little Rock ▪ Arkansas ▪ 72206 www.aeddinc.org
Each month this section will be reserved for auxiliary news, member profiles, and other areas of interest concerning one of AEDD’s most valuable
assets! We invite anyone who would like to join the auxiliary to please contact Debbie Grooms at 801-3646 or debbie.grooms@aeddinc.org.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
TOP HAWG Bylites
Little Shaneyfelt, Marshall & Co. ONYX Laboratories, Ltd.
TW Telecom
SUPER HAWG Business World Centennial Bank
Chicago Sheraton Hotel Glazer’s
Harbor Distributors National Bank of AR
Network Data Services Schnauzer Kids
Southwest Airlines
LEAD HAWG Ben E. Keith
Ft. Thompson Corky’s BBQ
Joe & Jean Kersey, CPA RX Catering
Southern Coating Stanback Photography
The AEDD Auxiliary invites you to the 3rd Annual
Ultimate Tailgate Party Benefitting
Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled
Friday, November 18th
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Greens at North Hills, Sherwood ⧫BBQ Dinner ⧫Beverage Bar ⧫Silent and Live Auctions
⧫Live Music by the “Saul Cats” ⧫ Dancing
Vincent Insalaco of North Little Rock will be honored as our
2011 AEDD “Champion for a Cause” recipient
Purchase tickets online at www.aeddinc.org or call 501-666-0246 $30.00 per person
Two or more $25.00 per person
$35.00 at the door
VIP Tickets $50.00 each
VIP Reception - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “Hogtinis” - “Razoritas” - Hors d'oeuvres and Doorprizes
VIP tickets include admission to the reception and main event
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Visit our website @ www.aeddinc.org All open positions for employment are posted at each of our locations and on our website
Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
“The Gold Standard”
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