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Disability Employment Awareness Month. 'Employment First'
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life. I like to get things as close to
perfect as possible, “ said Nate. “Here
at NIVC Services the staff members
are awesome at teaching you jobs and
really helping people learn.”
“Why work? Why not work?” Nate
replied.
Nate is happy to contribute to a high
quality of service in the production
areas of the Work Center.
All communities include people with
disabilities as members. They are
people of worth and value. They be-
long to families and neighborhoods.
They are citizens, fellow workers,
and parents. Take Nate Brierly, for
example.
Nate is a forklift driver at NIVC
Services and the father of Myah who
is in fourth grade. Nate is proud of his
daughter and happy to be working in
Mason City. He can do any job in the
woodshop when needed. Four years
ago he was in a car accident and suf-
fered many serious injuries including
a traumatic brain injury. He has
learned ways to adapt so that he can
still strive to perform his best at
work.
“I have been a hard worker my whole
The Above Billboard draws awareness to National Disability Employment Awareness Month through a
partnership from the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant & Waitt Outdoor Advertising
NIVC Services: Helping People Work
Inside this issue:
Service Report & Message
from the Exec. Director
2
Thank You, Donors! 3
Development and
Remembrances
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Thank You, Donors! cont. 5
Dancing for the Dream 09 6
This is My Way/A Good Job Fit 7
Achievements 8
“Helping People Work”
License Plate located
in North Iowa.
NIVC Services provides
young adults and adults
with disabilities paid job
training, job placement, and
job retention support.
Research shows early work
(as a teen) is a positive
indicator of work as an
adult.
If students with intellectual
disabilities don’t have work
experiences in high school,
80 percent will never work.
October was National Disability Employment
Awareness Month. The slogan for this year is
"Expectation + Opportunity = Full Participation."
I hope you enjoy the terrific billboards featuring
local „celebrities‟ with this message.
We have a long way to go in raising expectations
and increasing opportunities for people with dis-
abilities.
Vital communities use the talents and skills of all
its citizens. The economic downturn is temporar-
ily masking the increasing problem of Iowa's ag-
ing workforce. People with disabilities are a valu-
able part of Iowa's workforce solutions. Helping
people work is good for all of us!
Warm regards from all of us at NIVC Services,
Sherry O. Becker
My community report message
usually includes highlights of
the past year's achievements.
While I am always proud to
share our accomplishments,
this year I am even prouder of
the way we pulled together to
face some very difficult
challenges.
We could not have done it without the support of our
dedicated NIVC team, valuable business and service
partners, loyal customers, and contributors. Thank
you.
We know the recession is making it tough for eve-
ryone. Decreased income limits resources available
for meeting day-to-day expenses. Our mission of
"helping people work" is more important in the con-
text of high unemployment. Unfortunately people
with disabilities face high levels of unemployment
even when the economy is strong.
A Message from the Executive Director
Service Highlights
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339 Preparing, find-
ing or training
for work
177 Obtained/
retained jobs
47 students
187 Referrals to
partner agen-
cies
69 Career planning
226 Worked/
trained in NIVC
Business opera-
tions
Revenue $3.5M
Services
Business
Fundraising
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50
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Types of Services
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People Served/Service
Angela Ellingson Larry & Zelda Elwood Adam Enabnit Farrer Foundation Troy & Jen Faust Bob & Ev Fink First Citizens National Bank Fdn Diane Fischels Renae Fischer Jim & Ellen Fitzpatrick Claude & Marcia Funk Luelle Funk Jared Gardinier Joan Gasaway Mike & Joan Gasaway Paul & Carolyn Gold Fred & Marti Greder Mary Grismoe Jamie Gumphrey Joyce Hanes Heidi Hanson Sandra Hanson Bruce & Deb Harlan Elaine Harman Clifford Hathaway Rochelle Havig Heidi Heimbuch Rachel Heinold Stacy Heinselman Don Heitzhusen Henkel Construction Company Scott & Heather Hermanson Dean & Suzanne Hess Elizabeth Hier Gary & Carole Hoffman Home Realty Group Andy & Cheryl Hubbard Hal & Valerie Hudson Sam & Deb Hunt Brad & Cathy Isaak Hashi & Darshini Jayawardena Nicole Jewett Donald and Betty Johnson Tracy & Leigh Kading Norman & Sara Kelly Bob & Judi Kessler Tammy Kiefer KIMT Jim & Kathy King Nate King Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Al & Lori Kittleson Knights of Columbus Dave & Kelly Kratz Pamela Krause Dixie Lamoreux Langhart, Inc Diane Larson
Thank You for Improving the Lives of North Iowans! Page 3
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Anonymous First Citizens Bank Ryan & Amber Allen Alliant Energy Marvin Alphs Robert & Patricia Amosson Mike & Molly Anderegg Jeff & Leslie Anderson Tana Anderson Monte & Michelle Applegate Rolf & Julie Aronsen Harlan & Marge Baack Brian Baker Alecia Balduf Chris & Lisa Barillas Blake & Nancy Barnes Walt Bate & Martha Ryan Byron & Ann Beasley Steve & Nancy Beavers Tim & Sherry Becker Ray & Joan Beebe Sharon Beek Justin Bell Jessica Benjegerdes Jim Benjegerdes Bergland & Cram Bertha Stebens Charitable Fdn Michael Blackmore & Jill Eikenbary Amanda Blakely Kathy Bledsoe Eddy Bohnsack Darlene Bortle Lynn Braga Shaina Brunsvold Brian & Jayne Carlson Garrett Carlson Tammy Cermak Cerro Gordo Co Community Fdn Brandon Chapin Clausen Plumbing & Heating Jim & Linda Coddington Tom Coonradt Curries Company Brian & Tanya Dadisman Melissa & Bobby Dahm Donna Daleske Dave & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Fdn Wally & Judy Davies Briana Davis Kristi & Roland Davis Kevin Dear Tim & Carol Dettmer Sandy Dixon Shannon & Emily Dykstra Eric Eichenlaub Terrie Eliason
Bill & Kim Larson Mark & Deb Lassise Continued on page 5
Brian Baker raised over $590 to win top money raiser prize for the Dancing for the Dream dance-a-thon event on March 7, 2009!
Two of the dance couple competitors await the judges decision. (l– r): Jenni-fer and Rusty Olson; Brian and Tami Randall
Giving in a Tight Economy
Remembrances for July 01, 2008-June 30,2009
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Even now, in a tight economy, there
are ways to give that work with your
personal situation. If you want to
help but wonder where to begin,
here are a few suggestions:
Immediate gifts: Financial support,
donations of goods, donations of office supplies
or equipment, your time in specialized skills
Short-term gifts: Gifts of assets (stocks, collecti-
bles, real estate, etc.)
Long-term or Planned Gifts: Name NIVC Ser-
vices, Inc. as a beneficiary in your will, retirement
plan, life insurance or other charitable estate
plan. You can designate a specific amount or a
percentage of the remainder.
It is up to you to take the first step. Contact your
attorney or financial advisor/insurance agent to
make this simple change and support NIVC
Services in the future. Call me, Lisa Yunek at
423-3301 to discuss some ideas that provide a big
benefit in fulfilling NIVC‟s mission with a small
cost to you.
Regardless of where individuals with
disabilities live, at home, with their
own families, or in a supervised or
group home, many individuals with
disabilities in North Iowa obtain
employment services through NIVC
Services. You are a big part of our
service and success.
Thank you for your generosity in shop-
ping at or donating items to Afford-
ables and Affordables on 1st; providing
jobs with business contracts, hiring
people with disabilities and your direct
financial contributions.
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Your support helps
individuals with disabilities
live productive, purposeful
lives.”
Sherry O. Becker, Exec. Director
Lisa Yunek
Honorariums
In Honor of Donated by
Sherry Becker Nancy Zanios
Linda Garcia Tana Anderson
Jared Gardinier Pamela Krause
You can designate any contribution
in honor or in memory of
friends and family.
Memorials
In Memory of Donated by
Dale Becker Tim & Sherry Becker
Alan Dodge Tim & Sherry Becker
Phil Meyer Clifford Hathaway
Phil & Sharon
Meyer Jean Mitchell
Claire
Schoenborn Geri Thompson
Stop and Think Gifts: cars, jewelry, paintings, watercraft, furniture, collections, securities, real
estate, copyrights, trademarks, patents, rugs, aircraft, recreational equipment, any item of value
Thank You for Improving the Lives of North Iowans! Cont. form page 3
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Gerry & Marlene Studer TeamQuest Geri Thompson Todd Blodgett TQ Technologies Brad Trampel Melvin Vance Jenny Van de Walker Roberta Van de Walker James & Darlene Vsetecka Wa Tan Ye Club Tom & Sally Waggoner Waggoner & Wineinger Architects Tom Washington Brenda Watters Joslyn Waychus Les Weitzel Wells Fargo Foundation Kimberly West Bob & Cindy Willemson Williams & Associates Amy Williamson Rollie Williamson & Ann Grady Mike & Julie Willms Women of Trinity Betty Wyatt Tiffany Yaw Joel& Lisa Yunek Yunek Law Firm Jamie & Nancy Zanios
John & Abigail Lee Scott & Maureen Leighty Gary Levinson & Jackie Armstrong Nancy Lundeen Paul & Barbara MacGregor Jim & Sharon Magelssen Bob & Donna Marreel Bill & Linda Marshall Patty Martin Jean McAleer Sandy McCauley Tim & Mariane McKone David McLinn Metalcraft Anita Micich Teresa Millard Ruth Miller Hal Minear Jean Mitchell Wendy Moon Arlo Movick Jean Mujica Nick Mujica Stephanie Murray Kim Myhre Katie Nelson Pastor Paul & Kathy Nelson Jim & Cindy Niemants North Iowa Comm. Credit Union Cheryl Noss Lynda Oetken Ozzie Ohl Dan & Kristen Ollenburg Robert & Elaine Ollenburg Dillon & Josie Olson Leman & Tana Olson Rusty & Jennifer Olson Sheila Ott Karn Palmer Jerry & Jeanne Plagge Janelle Platts Joe Platts L. Dean & Shari Pohren Pro Build North LLC Tim & Kelly Putnam Twyla Quinn Ruth Quisley Dennis & Joyce Rachut Kevin Rachut Jim & Amanda Ragan * NIVC is grateful for your support and we make every effort to correctly list your name/organization. Please let us know if there is a correction.
Brian & Tami Randall Dennis Reardon River City Communications River City Fence Company Mike & Traci Rohrer Jessica Rother Chad Rugland Ed & Tami Saidat Jennifer & Derek Schlitter Roger & Susan Schlitter Anne Schneider Betty Schneider Claire Schoenborn Patty Schroeder Mickie Schuessler Tim & Denise Schupick Schupick & Associates Steve & Cheryl Schurtz Matt & Jennifer Schweizer Susan Sieh Tori Silver Reenie Skellenger Steve Snyder & Louise Craigg Stadheim Jewelry Kristina Stange Leo Staudt Alan & Sharon Steckman Scott Steinlight Theresa Stewart Josh Struchen
Judges (l-r) Dalena Barz, Kimberly West, Jamie Zanios, Nancy Zanios
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Saturday, March 7
6 - 10 pm
7 pm Dance Contest
Music Man Square
East Door - Streetscape
Save the Date March 6, 2010
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The first annual Dancing for the Dream event was held on
Saturday, March 7th to help support the dreams of NIVC clients.
“So many of our clients love to dance so they inspired us to
create this event under the umbrella of Dancing for the Dream,”
said executive director Sherry Becker.
There were two separate parts to this day of fundraising dances.
The first event was a dance-a-thon for all ages to all types of
dance music from 1 – 5 p.m.
Brian Baker, Mason City, raised the most funds individually for
the dance-a-thon. According to Brian, “I enjoy raising money for
NIVC Services and people with disabilities because I have one
and know what it‟s like. ”
That evening, five couples competed to win the first ever NIVC
Services “Dancing for the Dream” crystal ball trophy. Dancing
in the Street in the streetscape of Music Man Square was a local
version of Dancing with the Stars. A panel of judges scored the
dance presentation, but just like on the TV show, the audience
voted too. Judges include Dalena Barz, Three Eagles Communi-
cations, Kimberly West, PurrsonalityPlace.com, Jamie Zanios,
NIACC/JPEC, & Nancy Zanios, Mason City School District.
Out thanks to featured North Iowa “celebrity” dancers and their
partners including Jim Fitzpatrick, Mercy Medical Center North
Iowa with Mickie Schuessler, Studio for the Performing Arts;
John Lee, Mason City School District with Abigail Lee, Ameri-
can Realty; Rusty Olson, Garner Farm Operator & Jennifer
Olson, Hogan Bremer Moore; Brian Randall, Brian Randall
Agency with Tami Fitzgerald Randall, Mercy Cancer Center;
and Joel Yunek, Yunek Law Firm with Lisa Yunek, Grants, etc.
(Band Festival photo above.)
Winners Jim Fitzpatrick & Mickie
Schuessler received the coveted
Crystal Ball Trophy in 2009.
‘Dancing for the Dream’ Raises over $10,000
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Even now, in a tight economy, there are ways to give that work with your personal situation. If
Immediate gifts: Financial support, donations of
goods, do-NIVC Services, Inc. Presents
Chairs with Flair Affordables on 1st
219 1st SW
641-423-0236 Mason City
A local artist, perhaps like you, decorates a chair
from our stock, donates it for resale at the store.
Come and see our selection of furnishings and décor.
This is my way...
“This is my way of making a living. I can pay my
rent and bills now.” said Frank McLain.
Frank works in the wood shop of NIVC Services.
He received training as a client for several years
and then was hired as part-time staff. Frank
likes the fast pace and tries to keep busy. There
is always something to do. Over the past few
years Frank has learned to operate the fork lift,
pneumatic nail gun, learned to build pallets,
and can float to all positions.
His progress is evident to friends and family
members. Frank sets goals to improve his per-
formance and contribute to the organization.
(Frank shown at right with nail gun.)
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The Best Job is a Good Fit
Rachelle Wheat enjoys her work at the YMCA. Through her love of physical
activity Rachelle found a way to work where she spends her time. Although
visually impaired, the Department of the Blind helped map out the phone sys-
tem in brail allowing Rachelle to answer the phone at the front desk. A job
coach from NIVC services helps Rachelle to learn other tasks at the front desk
including sterilizing the toys for the daycare services.
“She does a great job answering the phone and putting away towels. Rachelle is
very friendly, “ said front desk supervisor Lisa Trewet. “I earn money and give back to the
community.” Rachelle Wheat
Rachelle walks the track with assistance
from Troy Treloar, YMCA staff.
Staff Recognition
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Helping People Work
through Computer Skills
Small group instruction is provided with
hands-on support so that individuals learn to
power up/down equipment, use basic soft-
ware programs and connect to the world
through the internet and email at the Job
Link offices.
(At left and below Tori Silver
provides user-friendly
lessons.)
Mission: NIVC Services, Inc. empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive employment through a strong commitment to business and training opportunities.
“The interest and enjoy-ment in this course re-mains high! Its been fun sharing this curriculum.” Tori Silver
Sherry Becker Receives a National Disability Employment Advocacy Award
APSE: The Network on Employment, announced its 2009 APSE National Award Winners during the banquet at the 2009 APSE National Confer-ence in Milwaukee held June 30- July 2, 2009. Sherry Becker, Executive Director of NIVC Services, Inc. has been named the Wendy M. Wood award recipient.
The award recognizes emerging leaders in moving toward complete involvement of people with disabilities in our society. Becker was nomi-nated by members of the Iowa APSE Chapter. Wendy M. Wood is the founding Executive Direc-tor of APSE. To honor Wood‟s contribution to this organization and the overall field of sup-ported employment, APSE's Board of Directors established an award to recognize leaders such as Becker in moving toward complete involvement of people with disabilities in our society.
Thank You for your Years of Service! Brenda Watters
30 Years of Service
Brenda has seen many changes and improvements in the employment of people with disabilities throughout her years of service.
Also recognized: Maureen Skellenger – 20 Years of Service Melissa Dahm – 5 Years of Service
The Board of Directors recognized these staff members at the annual Labor Day celebration.
Quality Programs and Services: CARF International announced that NIVC Services, Inc. has been accredited for a period of three years for its six Community Employment Services pro-grams. These include job development, job supports, job-site training, employee development, service coordination, and transition services (youth) programs.
“We can put our new skills to work right away!”