It has been noticed that some volunteers need to have their ID photo taken. If you are one of those volunteers, please contact Terry or Jeff. They can walk you over to security to take a very professional “mug shot”. Just kidding – they really do a good job!

Volunteers Photo ID

JUNE

2019

Welcome New Volunteers

King Active Volunteers 317

Horance Garlick ★ Renee Jaeger

David Meier ★ Barbara Zinda

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Author Unknown

I shall pass through this world but once.Any good, therefore that I can do

Or any kindness I can showTo any fellow creature, Let me do it now.

Let me not defer nor neglect it,For I shall not pass this way again.

VOLUNTEER CREED

Volunteering on the Home Front

Terry Heschke, Volunteer Coordinator

Thank you Partners for all the cowgirls and cowboys who helped out at Rip-roaring WET Open House! You all buckled up yer spurs, saddled up yer horse, hitched up yer wagon and mo-seyed on over to King for a Rip-snortin’ good time! Please ac-cept this old fashion high stepn’poppin’, rooting tooting MUCH OBLIGED THANK YOU for being the BEST DARN VOLUNTEERS in the Wild, Wild West! We wouldn’t have pulled it off I reckon without your help for such an Ace-High event!

The Saloon crew (kitchen) also wants to give a big shot out y’all for grilling, wrapping & dishing out the grub and for putting up with the rain. Even though they had to close 2 of the food tents, food is a huge undertaking at an event this size (especially in the cold and rain) and they thought you were all very professional and organized, and would love to work with each and every one of you again next year.

Hello, my name is Mark Forseth. As you can see, I love volun-teering here at King. Where else can an Elvis sit on your lap? I have been volunteering at King since May of 2018. I live in the little town north of Waupaca named Iola, which is about 20 miles away.

I have been married to my bride for over 41 years and we have two children, one is deceased and our other child is ex-pecting our second grand baby ANY DAY NOW!

I have several different hobbies I enjoy, gol�ing is one and just joined a gol�ing league on Tuesday mornings (gol�ing league today, PGA Tour tomorrow? Nope, just having a great time with friends), racquetball, watching the Packers and Brew-ers games and of course, hanging out with my granddaughter and soon-to-be grand baby.

I volunteer when and where I can including; assisting with

Orientation TimeIf the below date and times do not

work for you, or if you have a pet that requires a one to one orientation, please call Jeff at 715-258-5586 X4247 if you wish to join the class for a refresher.

Marden CenterWendt Meeting RoomMonday, June 17th10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Friday, June 28th4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - June

Volunteers who took the New Volunteer Orientation prior to 2017 please try to �ind some time to join us on one of the dates listed. As the years goes on, many of us get into the same old habits that may no longer exist in our policies and procedures, and at the same time you may need to update some forms, so we can get that taken care of too.

Learn more about how to care for and respond to the unique needs of veterans by visiting this website:

www.opuspeace.org.

Fire or Other Emergencies (715) 258-5586 Ext: 2222

Of�ice of the Commandant(715) 256-5022

Marden Center Administrator(715) 256-5019

Volunteer Coordinator(715) 258-4247

Volunteer Of�ice e-mailVolunteerServices@dva.wisconsin.gov

Marden Center Donations(715) 256-5020

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

All-Camp Trips • June

Sign-In StationsReporting your volunteer hours and who you are visiting in a

timely matter is very important. Each Sign-In Station has a volunteer box for your hour slips, feel free to email them to me, or do it on-line.

Ainsworth Hall-Outside the MPR doors to the right.MacArthur Hall-Outside the Activity of�ice.Stordock Hall-Information center near the dining room.Olson Hall-Outside the activity of�ice on the �irst �loor.When you sign in, it lets us know who is in the buildings at any

given time in case there is an emergency or we need to get ahold of you (which has happened). Please be sure you stop at the sign-in sta-tions and sign in before going to your post.

June 3rd, Monday: Shopping at Fox River Mall, Appleton. Be at the Marden Lobby by 8:15 a.m., return approx. 2:30 p.m. Can ride the bus or meet there (approx. time 9:45am)June 3rd, Monday: Elks Military Baseball Game, Witter Field, Wisconsin Rapids. Includes free ticket, hot dog, soda, any ad ditional food you must pay your own. Be at the Marden lobby by 4:30 p.m., return approx. 10:30 p.m. June 7th, Friday: Fish Fry, Harbor Bar, sponsored by the VFW. Be at the Marden lobby by 3:00 p.m., return approx. 5:30 pm. June 8th, Saturday: Appleton Flag Day Parade. Will be riding the bus in parade. Be at the Marden lobby by 10:45 a.m., return approx. 5:30 p.m. Sack lunches will be provided.June 10th, Monday: Lunch with Miss Wisconsin contestants at Best Western Premier Convention Center, Oshkosh. Be at the Marden lobby by 9:15 a.m., return approx. 2:15 p.m.June 11th, Tuesday: Shopping at Herrschner’s “Big” Ware house Craft Sale, Stevens Point. Be at the Marden lobby by 12:45 p.m., return approx. 4:00 p.m. Can ride the bus or meet bus there at approx.1:30 p.m. June 14th, Friday: Fish Fry at The Moose Lodge, Stevens Point. Be at the Marden lobby by 3:15 p.m., return approx. 8:00 p.m June 17th, Monday: Shopping at Wal-Mart, Plover. Be at the Marden lobby by 12:30 p.m., return approx. 4:00 p.m. Can ride the bus or meet there at approx. 1:30/1:45p.m.June 21st, Friday: Rapids Ranger Invitational baseball game, Witter Field, Wisconsin Rapids. Includes a free ticket, hot dog or hamburger. Any additional food, you need to pay. Be at the Marden lobby by 2:45 p.m., return approx. 10:00 p.m.

If you are able to assist, or have questions contact: Terry at 715-258-4247

or Jeff at 715-258-5586 ext. 2239

Volunteer OpportunitiesIf you are able to assist, or have questions contact:

Terry at 715-258-4247or Jeff at 715-258-5586 ext. 2239

King Fisher: (Building is located behind Ainsworth Hall where �ishing poles, worms, etc. are kept) Here are the tasks help is needed: open the building, organize equipment, test and repair rods and reels (it’s ok if you don’t know how); set up members to �ish from the dock; assist members, if need be, to bait the hooks, cast a line, and remove the �ish. Get the �ishing rods ready for the �ishing boat every morning. Volunteers are needed to commit to assisting with the King Fisher through August and September. Members really do enjoy �ishing and maybe some days are slower than others, but at least the option is there. Available spots still open are: Tuesday morning 8:00 a.m. to11:00 a.m., Thursday after noons 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday mornings 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Fishing and Scenic Boat Rides: Still need one more volunteer to assist with �ishing Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and one volunteer for the scenic boat rides on Friday afternoons from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Program be gins the �irst week of June. If you are interested, please contact Terry. Subs are always needed.Ecumenical Services: The Chaplains will be hosting their outdoor Ecumenical Service in the park on Wednesday, June 12th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fellowship refreshments will at 9:30 a.m., and the service will then start at 10:30 a.m. with music. Some assistance needed with escorting members to and from the park, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Veterans Café Help: Volunteers needed who are willing to help out in Veterans Café. Days available: Mondays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cafe needs a vol unteer to commit to at least one day a week or more. You will be on your feet a lot. Staff will train you to check people out, help stock and serve customers. It’s fun and fast paced. Gift Shop: Volunteers needed who are willing to help out in the Gift Shop, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact Terry for more details.Computer/Laptop Assistance: An Olson Hall member needs help with his new laptop. He purchased a new one recently and would like someone to show him how to access the internet, use word, save �iles, and more. He’s �lexible with time and days of the week. Anyone interested in this task, please call TerryTugger Desk: The tunnel transportation department is in need of some assistance with answering phone calls and occasion ally pushing patients to and from appointments on MH 1st �loor. Anyone interested in this position will need to be able to do the following:

★ Answer the phone and alert tugger staff of any issues or appointment changes, (Occasionally)

★ Push wheelchair patients to and from the tunnel to MH �irst �loor utilizing the elevator.

★ Needs to be stable on their feet periods of time. ★ Be able to push different sizes of wheelchairs.

To qualify to receive $5 off your lunch order in our Veterans Café, you need to work at least two hours prior and two hours after lunch. To order a meal, sign-up with the Café staff letting them know you are a volunteer. Remember, any cost more than $5 is up to you. Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Volunteer lunches are only available Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., unless there is an event on campus the weekend.

$5 off your Meals are Available

June 4James Holeman

June 6Chrislyn Kail

Therese RobinsonJune 8

Kurtis Kading

Happy Birthday from the Staff of King May your day be wonderful and richly blessed!

If you have a birthday this month and your name isn’t listed please contact the volunteer of�ice: 715.258. 4247 volunteerservices@dva.

June 9Cheryl Sletten

June 13Paul Nichols

June 14 Marilyn Meinen.

June 16Jeane Pattillo

June 18WerleinJune 19

Susanne ZiemerJune 20

Jere OnsgardJune 27

Kevin Hinz

Parking during Construction: Visitor and volunteer parking will be available along the lakefront retaining wall area. All other Marden street parking will be open parking for anyone. Please take note of any signs or changes when on campus. You will be kept updated by e-mail announcements for any changes.

the All Camp Trips, escorting members to and from events, helped with grocery deliveries and now helping out with the wheel chair program. I have volunteered for many organiza-tions including Youth Sport programs, Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, Project Backpack and many nonpro�it board positions. I am currently involved with the Iola Lions Club, Iola Car Show Board and two Economic Development Boards.

Before I retired, I worked for an electric cooperative (which I got a charge out of) and banking (don’t hold that against me). One of my retirement goals was to do more volunteering and since I am not a veteran, volunteering is my small way of showing my appreciation to those that gave so much for our freedom. So helping out at King was a no-brainer! I also found volunteering is very rewarding, especially the conversations I have with the members a/k/a The Heroes. A little over a year ago I lost my best friend who was a Vietnam War Veteran, vol-unteering at King is also a way I can honor his memory.

Getting To Know Our TeamContinued from page 1

Upcoming Events • Save The Date

June 9th, Sunday: Oshkosh Area Community Band in the park from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Assist activity staff in escorting members to and from the park. Meet activity staff in build ing lobby by 12:45 p.m.June 11th, Tuesday: Music in the park with Elvis John from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Assist activity staff in escorting mem bers to and from the park. Meet activity staff in building lobby by 5:30 p.m.June 12th, Wednesday: Ecumenical Services in the Park, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.June 16th, Sunday: American Legion King Day, chicken dinner in the park. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assist activity staff in escorting members to and from the park. Meet activity staff in building lobby by 10:00 a.m. Staff will give you a list of members signed up to eat in the park, otherwise they will be receiving chicken dinner in their buildings. Chicken dinner will be provided to the volunteers working as well thanks to the American Legion. Remember to wear your ID badge.June 22nd, Saturday: Never Forgotten Honor Flight Motor cycle Ride arriving from Antigo in the park, 1:00 p.m./1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Group wants to visit with members in the park while listening to music and the pop stand will be open. Assist activity staff in escorting members to and from the park by 12:30 p.m.June 25th, Tuesday: Strawberries in the Park. Music and strawberry short cake from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assist escorting members to and from the park with activity staff by 1:00 p.m. June 28th, Friday: Camp Onaway Bingo in the Park from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assist activity staff in escorting members to and from the park. Meet activity staff in building lobby by 12:45 p.m. If the weather is bad, activity will be cancelledJune 30th, Sunday: DAV King Day, Burgers & Brats in the Park, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assist activity staff in escorting members to and from the park. Meet activity st.aff in building lobby by 10:30am. Staff will need to let you know who to bring out, members are supposed to have signed up ahead of time for lunch, otherwise they will have to eat in their building.

IMPORTANT REMINDERSPlease take a moment to read these reminders:

• Volunteers shall not transport any members off grounds at any time unless it’s with the WVH buildings or All Camp Trips.

• Volunteers, please check with staff before taking any members off of Ainsworth 1st and 2nd fl oor units unless staff is with you.

• Volunteers should NOT enter a member’s room without permis-sion. Please knock and wait for an answer. If you do not receive an answer but you hear some voices, go to the next room. This is their home and we need to treat it like it’s our own home.

• Volunteers should only be bringing members store bought food, homemade items are not allowed, and one needs to check with staff if the item is appropriate for the member diet.

• Please report your volunteer hours. It’s very important for us to keep showing Madison how important and valuable your volunteer-

Please make sure you have your volunteer I.D. on.