the voice march 2014

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Celebrating those who give so much

The MARC Recognition Banquet is always

the high point of the year, and this year

that high point will arrive May 6, starting

at 5 PM. Theres a joyfulness that fills theroom as we celebrate our MARC family. Join us at the High Point Church, 7702 Old Sauk Rd., in

Madison. MARC participants micro-enterprise products will be available, as will one of the

best silent auctions of the year. Watch this site and the MARC Facebook page for more

information in the coming weeks, and come celebrate the heart of human services.

Have fun while doing good

This winter, despite how it has lookedthis month, cant last forever. The sun

will return we promise! and sooner

than it seems, so start practicing your

drives now for the MARC Annual Golf

Classic June 17. T-time is 11:30. Were

planning 18 holes of golf, hole prizes,

contests, score prizes, a silent auction,

a raffle and dinner: Thats a ton of fun

and its all in the service of helpingMARC help dreams come true. Well be

at the Meadows of Sixmile Creek Golf

Course in Waunakee. Watch this web

site and the MARC Facebook page for

more information.

MARC News 1

MARC East for sale 2MARC East 8

MARC West 9

MARC Mt. Horeb 6

MARC Stoughton 7

MARC RAC/RES 8

In Memoriam 9


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MARCs newsletter The Voice of Choice

September 2013 June 2013 March 2013

Useful information

Transition Checklist for Parents/Caregivers of Young Adults with DevelopmentalDisabilities

United Way 2-1-1 Online Resource Directory Federal Disability Programs and Information Wisconsin Department of Workforce Rehabilitation Wisconsin Physical Disability Programs and Information Autism Society of Wisconsin Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Goodwill of Dane County

Advocacy

ARC of Dane County Disability Rights Wisconsin Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

Other important resources

Emergency preparedness

Holiday celebration was a big hit

MARC East held its annual catered Holiday

luncheon on Dec. 12, 2013. The meal was

catered by JL Richards. As always, our

celebration included a visit from Santa

Claus. This year some of the gifts weregenerously donated by the Prairie Athletic

Club and two area churches.

Please see page 2 of this newsletter for

information on the sale of the current

MARC East facilit .


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An artists rendition of the new MARC East facility, as seen

from the back. The yard space will be a welcome addition.

Preparing to move

In preparation for our upcoming

move, the MARC East staff has

begun slowly packing up items that

are used less frequently. Some

staff had the opportunity to visit

the construction site to get to a

better visual of the actual layout of

the building. They have also

started shopping for furnishings for

the new location. A leather sofa

and fireplace were purchased

using donated dollars from the

Severson familyearning them a huge MARC Thank you!

Dinner and dance done right

The MARC East annual Spaghetti Dinner and Big Band Dance, held March 7, featured spaghetti

made with delicious meatballs donated by Lilianas Restaurantof Fitchburg. More than 110

people participated, enjoying the meal and dancing the night away (you can see a video of the

dancing on the MARC Facebook page). Music for the dance was provided, once again, by the

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity at UW-Platteville.

Community spotlight: corrugated boxes

Many products that are purchased come to us in

corrugated boxes. The packaging ensures that wereceive products in a safe and secure fashion.

MARC is actively working with local businesses on

this important aspect. The shipment of items either

locally or internationally is very important. MARC

employees perform box folding sequences in the

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vocational and pre-vocational environments. Basically this means that MARC has a work force

available to perform box folding at our west side location or on- site within the business. So, as

you go about your daily activities, spread the word that MARC has a workforce that is very

capable with meeting business needs in this very important area.

MARC West case managers

Email is a very effective form of directly communicating. Here are the email addresses of the

case managers for MARC West.

Yu Cheung Shum- [email protected]

Rhiannon Wiegel [email protected]

Margo Klassy- [email protected] Gobrecht- [email protected]

Agnes Meier- [email protected]

A new micro-enterprise launches!

Amy is the latest addition to theMARC family of entrepreneurs

as she launches Wanna Do

Herbs, an herb growing and

herb-based product line to be

available in late 2014.

Amy and her team are

beginning starter plants now for

transplanting outdoors in

spring, as well as in an indoor

greenhouse and a wonderful

tower garden that will give the

business a jump start. Amy has

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She has seen remarkable results when she tested some of her MARC Mt Horeb colleagues

product in her garden. By incorporating some Worm Worksby Franke into her garden, Amy

has seen unprecedented growth and vigor among the herbs!

Watch this space for more exciting news and details on the product line from Wanna Do Herbs!

Holiday party

MARC- Stoughton brought in the holidays with a delicious catered dinner from Cranberry Creek

and smooth sounds with edgy dancing from our favorite DJ at Jukebox Bandstand. This eventis always a highlight of the year, and this year was no exception.

During the festivities, it is tradition that we recognize our client workers for their years of

service with a plaque and appreciative cheers and applause. This years recognition included

two clients for five years, two for 10 years, one for 15 years, one for 20 years, one for 25 years,

one for 5 years, and two for 40 years. The longevity of our client workers speaks volumes about

both their determination and the quality of services provided at MARC.

A day in the life

Steady production work has continued to provide clients with opportunities to maintain and

grow their skills, while earning that valued paycheck. Clients enjoy a broad array of recreational

and leisure activities to choose from when they have completed the production work for the

day.

Clients working at Stoughtons local community job sites have continued to succeed and have

worked to improve the business relationships that have been long-established. These

relationships are the foundation of positive employment integration that benefits the client and

the business.

While we have appreciated the sun-filled days of this winter, we are eager for the warmer

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Hana is working at the UW with pumps that have

been sanitized.

Join us for lunch!

RES MicroEnterprises had a very successful

Valentines Luncheon. Nearly 70 people attended,

generating almost $250 in sales. Plan to join us for

upcoming events anytime from 11 AM to -1 PM on

the following days:

May 2 Mothers Day Potato & Salad Bar Oct. 31 Halloweenies! Dec. 12 Christmas Souper Sale

Project SEARCH is catching fire!

Suzanne Hanson, the Project SEARCH Madison

coordinator and MARC RAC/RES program director,

recently presented at the Wisconsin Transition

Conference with Erin Reihle, Project SEARCH

founder, and Molly Michels, Project SEARCH state

coordinator. The session was well attended and highlighted Gov. Scott Walkers proposed

expansion of Project SEARCH to 20 new sites

across Wisconsin in the next three years.

While in the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Project SEARCH stakeholders got together

for a meeting that was highly informative

and beneficial.

In March, Wisconsin Secretary of Health

Services Kitty Rhoades made an informalvisit to MARCs Project SEARCH at the

Madison VA and UW Hospitals. She spoke

with Project SEARCH graduates who have

been hired by the VA and UW hospitals.

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Denise, who passed away in

February, worked at MARC-

Stoughton for 35 years. She so

enjoyed her work that her

mother said, Its too bad that

MARC was not a 7-day

program, as Denise was bored

on the weekend and missed

her friends. Her friends will

now miss her. Denise loved all

the holidays and is seen here

being silly while she worked.

Bob, who passed away in

March, worked for MARC-

East for nearly 37 years.

He will be remembered as

a source of warmth and

light by all of who knew

him.

With great sadness, we report the passing of four members of the MARC family.

Jim, who passed way in

March, worked at MARC-

West for just shy of 33 year.

We will miss his engaging

smile.

Angela participated at

MARC South for nearly adecade. She started her day

with a smile and loved

spending time with her

friends and watching any

wildlife that would pass by

our windows. She will be

missed by staff and friends.

Oh sacred, final morning still,

Your frosted breath has chilled the air.The hints of light above the hill

Evoke this humble, solemn prayer:

Enchant our hearts with unhurried pace,

Impede the rise of mornings glow;

In mercy, allow a moments grace,

And pass the hours of this day slow.

Create a pause for whispers soft,For those who need a last embrace,

For those who send their sighs aloft,

For those who love this weary face.

Oh sacred, final morning calm,

Delay the truth we know must come

Provide a modest healing balm,

For their sakesslow, til the day is

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You already know about the important role MARC plays in helping people with developmental

disabilities live productive lives with dignity. This important work is supported largely by the

support of generous donors who contribute to our organization. One of this years goals is torepair and spruce up our buildings and provide a more home-like environment for our clients.

We will continue providing much-needed services to those in our community who are in need

of assistance. Without the continued support of generous donors like you, these needs may go

unmet.

To continue making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by the work of MARC, it is

vital for this year's capital campaign to be a success. Can we count on you to make a donation

to this important cause? By making a tax-deductible donation to our capital campaign, you'll be

directly contributing to people who use our centers on a daily basis.

MARC is depending on your assistance and generosity. Please visit www.marc-inc.org to show

your support with a donation (or mail it to MARC, 901 Post Rd., Madison, WI 53713). Please be

assured that your contribution will be put to good use to provide help to individuals in need of

assistance right here in our community. Thank you for your consideration and continued

support.

Are you interested in providing leadership at MARC? Seeking a treasurer.

If youreinterested in serving on the MARC Board of Directors, the MARC Foundationsboard, or any committees or task forces, please contact MARC [email protected].

Currently, MARC is in need of a treasurer, who will serve on both boards and chair the

Finance Committee. The primary skill required is the ability to explain nonprofit financial

statements to the boards. Thank you!
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