NEWSLETTER
Winter, 2016
2015-2016 PRES: ROBERT MAJKUT
V.P.: BETTY TALBOT MARILYN ATHERTON
SHARON SCHLITZ
SUE DOAN
TERRY SAMPSON
TOM KILNER
RAY ROSETTANI
NATHANIAL BRETTLE
DEAN DEMIZIO &
MAUREEN BROWN, EXEC.
DIRECTOR & SEC.
In This Issue
Thank you for your support through the
Scotia Employee Volunteer Program.
Through this valuable program you have
promoted the importance of volunteerism and demonstrated the
power of corporate giving.
Steven Baczynski 2
Information
Sharing
2
Update on
Accreditation
3
PDP Facilitators 3
AIM 3
Christmas
Fundraiser Huge
Success!
4-6
New Signage 7
50 Reasons to
Exercise
8
Outcome of Vote 9
Membership
Application
9
Special Project 10
Save the Date for
Next Year’s
Fundraiser
10
From the Desk of the Board President...
I hope you all had a wonderful and joyous Holiday Season! I
would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best
for 2016.
The Association continues to move forward with our Strategic
Plan. The plan continues to guide us to meet our vision and
mission of full inclusion for everyone.
In late December “Focus” accreditation conducted their site visit
in anticipation of receiving another 4 year accreditation. We
should hear the results by late January. I want to thank everyone who participated
in the process your input and comments are invaluable.
The Ministry of Community and Social Services is embarking on a Multi-Year
plan for Residential Services and supports in 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. Priorities
will be identified and plans developed. This will be extremely helpful to
organizations as we move forward.
The Ministry has identified 6 Principles that will achieve their vision to support
adults with a developmental disability to live as independently as possible in the
community and to support their full inclusion in all aspects of society. These
Principles are as follows: Fairness and Equity, Accessibility and Portability,
Safety and Security, Accountability, Sustainability, and Citizenship.
Over the next while you will be hearing more detail of how these Principles will
translate into supports for people with developmental disabilities and how our
agency will participate.
Our organization continues to struggle financially to meet the increasing costs of
doing business but we are always looking at ways to ensure we continue to offer
the very best services and supports possible with the resources we have.
In closing I would like to thank the fundraising committee for 2015 Christmas in
Italy. They helped to raise over $28,000.00. This is an extraordinary
accomplishment and we can’t wait for the 2016 “Christmas in Mexico”
Robert (Bob) Majkut, President
ROBERT MAJKUT
President
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Congratulations to Steven Baczynski who was recognized for
10 years of service at Wal-Mart!
Steven has greeted many customers as they arrive on
Mondays and Fridays to begin their shopping day. Steven also
organizes the shopping carts and helps customers in providing
excellent customer service. When Steven was asked by
Wal-Mart “Why should we hire you”, Steven responded
“Because I am the best one for the job”.
We congratulate Steven on his 10 years of service and his
dedication to his position at Wal-mart. Next time you shop at
Wal-mart and you see a face smiling back at you, say hi
to Steven.
We held our bi-annual Information Sharing Day at the Italo
Canadian Hall on October 20, 2015. We had approximately 60
stakeholders in attendance. The meal provided by Maria Catering
was excellent.
In April of 2015, Community Living Fort Erie invested in an online values training resource
called Conversations that Matter. Staff have being viewing educational videos monthly.
Each video delivers a message which staff are then asked to reflect on how the video impacts
on their day to day work. Through reflection staff can grow and identify areas for
improvement.
We decided we wanted to impact and reach out to other stakeholders as well by showing a
video at our Information Sharing Day. We chose an interview by Fred Ford titled
“Can a Group Home be an Institution”. This video discussed how Institutions are not just
about large congregate settings and large buildings but they are also a pattern of interactions.
He discusses how depersonalization can occur not just in Institutions but in community
settings as well. We hope that this video impacted you to affect positive change!!
We also showed a short YouTube video called “Know Your Rights: A Guide for Self Advocates”.
We encourage people who were not at this meeting to go on YouTube to watch this
educational video. It uses plain language to help people understand what their rights are.
Thank you to all those who attended and we hope to see everyone out at our next meeting
in June 2016!!
INFORMATION
SHARING
Information Sharing Day
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Update on
Focus Accreditation Validators were here
December 8, 9, and 10.
We would like to express how proud we
were to hear the great feedback they
provided to us in the Wrap-Up Meeting.
They had so many wonderful comments to
share with us about their visit. They also
shared a list of strength they found or
observed throughout their visit. More
details of our On-Site Validation visit will
be shared at the end of January when we
receive the final report, but we are feeling
very good about the outcome.
THANK YOU for all your dedication to this organization and all we do!
Pictured above are the Focus Accreditation facilitators:
Cheryl Whiteman, Rhonda Hendel, Emily Romita, David Living-stone & Michelle Dellaventura, Mgr. of Quality Assurance.
Kim Turner and Kristina Phillips are our new PDP Facilitators!
KRISTINA
PHIILLIPS
Advocates In Motion …
Welcomes Rebecca McIntyre as their newest Advisor. Thank you
Rebecca! We are so happy you are assisting us.
Our next AIM Meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2016.
PLEASE JOIN US!!!
Person Directed Planning
These ladies will be assigned to
facilitate many of the Person
Directed Plans beginning in January.
They have agreed to assist us in a
Pilot Project to try and provide more
consistency in the Facilitation of
Planning. Please join us in thanking
them for stepping up to help out with
this endeavor! KIM TURNER
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On Saturday November 21st Community Living~Fort Erie held their “Annual Christmas Around The World” event celebrating “Christmas In Italy”. Three Hundred and twenty-five people attended the event
and enjoyed a buffet dinner prepared by Maria’s Catering.
Due to the dedication of a ten person
volunteer committee the event was a huge
success raising over $28,000.00
At left, the 2015 Volunteer Fundraising
Committee pictured left to right are
Sue Doan, Nino D’Ambra, Maria Costa, our
Executive Director, Maureen Brown, Sandy
Miskolzki, Elana Polko, Linda Beach, Marina
Butler, Bobbi Raymond and Dianna Hayslip.
(Absent from photo: Pauline Wilson, busy
selling 50—50 draw tickets~biggest draw ever!)
Entertainment included
Professional Vocalist, Nick
Battistella of Sinatra & More,
Club Roma-St Catharines
Musicians & Dancers,
vocalist Joe Green and a
very special on site Italian
landscape painting by local
artist Melani Pyke.
J & B Pro Audio Full On
Productions entertained the crowd and our guests
danced throughout the evening!
Over $28,000.00 was raised!
Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers, sponsors and
community members. This night would not
be possible without you!!
We did our best and we hope you all enjoyed it!!
CLUB ROMA-ST. CATHARINES
MUSICIANS & DANCERS
ARTIST, MELANI PYKE
Christmas Fundraiser Huge Success!
JOE GREEN
NICK BATTISTELLA
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GOLD LEVEL TABLE SPONSOR
B. PATTERSON CHRYSLER
527 GARRISON ROAD, FORT ERIE, ON
www.pattersonchryslerdodgejeep.com
(905) 871-4461
SILVER LEVEL TABLE SPONSORS
JESSE & KELLY’S NO FRILLS
JOAN HAIST BOOKKEEPING/INCOME TAX
MARGARET FIDLER
PAULINE WILSON
PETER & JOAN ANDREWS (FRIENDS OF JACOB DO-
AN)
RAY ROSETTANI REMAX
REGIONAL ROOFING & SIDING
COMPANY
SENTE ENTERPRISES INC.
SPARTAN FREIGHT SYSTEMS
THE GLASS COMPANY
BRONZE LEVEL TABLE SPONSORS
BEATTIES BASICS
EXPRESS PLASTIC INC
FRIENDSHIP TRAIL BED & BREAKFAST
FYKE FREIGHT FORWARDING & DISTRIBUTING
GARRISON AUTOMOTIVE & PETRO CANADA
IBEX INCLUSION
JACKIE SANDELLI
LESYK ELECTRIC
MAUREEN BROWN
PENINSULA PLASTICS LIMITED
TUMMILLO CONCRETE &
JIM TUMMILLO MASONRY INC
Our Sincere Thanks to Our Major Event Sponsors!
1105 Thompson Road,
Fort Erie, ON L2A 6T7
905-871-5824
1-800-472-6842
307 Ridge Road
Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
Tel: 905.894.2200
Fax: 905.894.6880
ALL SEASONS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
BRAD HOUSER
BRIDGMAN & DURKSEN
CHERRY HILL CLUB
CIRCLE P PAVING INC.
DEAN DEMIZIO INSURANCE AGENCY LTD
GREATER FORT ERIE SECONDARY SCHOOL
(FESS & RCBHS)
GLENNY INSURANCE BROKER LTD
HARRY ROSETTANI
HEALTH SOURCE PLUS INC.
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Niagara Community Foundation “SIGNS” grant approval!! Niagara Community Foundation “SIGNS” grant approval!! Thanks to the generosity of The Niagara Community Foundation we have been able to make our organizational signage consistent with the province and with all other Public Relation materials being distributed by our organization. With the funding provided we were able to place new graphics over our six foot existing Round Sign and purchase and install a small sign on the lawn near the street. Our "point of entry" is attractive, in line with all marketing materials and consistent with all other Community Living Agencies in Ontario.
The Niagara Community Foundation improves the quality of life in Niagara through philanthropy.
Thank you for making a difference through the approval of this grant!!Thank you for making a difference through the approval of this grant!!
OUR MISSION Community Living~Fort Erie exists to promote inclusion and to ensure people with
Intellectual challenges have their rights and privileges upheld.
OUR VISION An Inclusive Community That Only Sees Abilities.
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REASONS
to exercise 50 1. Lifts your mood 30. Improves appetite
2. Improves learning abilities 31. Improves cholesterol levels
3. Builds self-esteem 32. Lowers risk of (certain) cancers
4. Keeps your brain fit 33. Lowers high blood pressure
5. Keep your body fit & able 34. Lowers risk of diabetes
6. Boosts mental health 35. Fights dementia
7. Boost your immune system 36. Eases back pain
8. Reduces stress 37. Decreases osteoporosis risk
9. Makes you feel happier 38. Reduces feelings of depression
10. Has anti-ageing effects 39. Prevents muscle loss
11. Improves skin tone and colour 40. Increasing energy and endurance
12. Improves sleeping patterns 41. Increases sports performance
13. Helps prevent strokes 42. Increases pain resistance
14. Improves joint function 43. Improves balance and coordination
15. Improves muscle strength 44. Improves oxygen supply to cells
16. Alleviates anxiety 45. Improves concentration
17. Sharpens memory 46. Helps with self-control
18.. Helps to control addictions 47. Lessens fatigue
19. Boosts productivity 48. Increases sex drive & satisfaction
20. Boosts creative thinking 49. Makes life more exciting
21. Improves body image 50. Improves Quality of Life
22. Gives you confidence
23. Helps you keep focused in life
24. Improves eating habits
25. Increases longevity
26. Strengthens your bones
27. Strengthens your heart
28. Improves posture
29. Prevents colds
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Categories: □Individual $10 □Corporate $50 □Associate $2 □Self-Advocate $2
PLEASE DESIGNATE MY DONATION TO: □ Adult Services □ Children’s Services □ Respite/Summer Camps
ONE TIME GIFT OF: □ $25 □$50 □$100 □$250 □Other :____________
Please make cheque payable to the order of COMMUNITY LIVING~FORT ERIE.
Tax receipts and a free one-year Special Membership will be granted to people donating $100 or more, up to $499.99.
Tax receipts and a free Life-Time Membership will be granted to people donating $500 and more.
Mail to: Tricia Dickie
Community Living ~ Fort Erie
615 Industrial Drive., P.O. Box 520, Fort Erie, ON L2A 5Y1
Phone: (905) 871-6770 Fax:(905) 871-3339
As a registered non-profit organization, Community Living~Fort Erie issues official tax receipts for donations.
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Thanks to the Niagara South Insurance Brokers Community Fund, Community Living~Fort Erie had the opportunity to be included as one of six charities in the Niagara Region vying for the community’s vote to win $5000.00 from the fund.
We came in second behind Rose City Kids of Welland.
They were presented with their $5,000.00 cheque on December 3, 2015. Congratulations to Rose City Kids!
THANK YOU ALL FOR VOTING!
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P.O. Box 520 615 Industrial Drive Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 5Y1
Ph: 905.871.6770 Fax: 905.871.3339 www.clfe.ca
SPECIAL COMPUTER PROJECT … We have been looking for Volunteers to assist in developing
Educational Videos and Electronic Training Modules. So far two
people have come forth willing to try and help out.
April McCreary and Brianne Cavanagh for offering to help!
Watch for updates on this in the New Year. If you are interested in helping
or would like to hear more about the project, please contact:
Michelle at (905) 87-6770 ext. 250
Christmas in Mexico November 19, 2016
Thank You for supporting the 2015 Christmas fundraiser!!
The committee has already started to plan for next
year’s Annual Christmas Around the World
Fundraiser celebrating
“Christmas in Mexico”.
If you are interested in joining our 2016 Volunteer
Fundraising Committee please contact:
Margaret Fidler at (905) 871-6770 ext. 239.
Wishing you all the best in 2016!!
Happy New Year!