The Arc of Evansville615 West Virginia StreetEvansville, IN 47710

Our Mission The mission of The Arc of Evansville is to empower individuals with disabilities to build relationships, gain independence, and achieve their full potential.

The Arc of Evansville - 615 W. Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47710, (812) 428-4500, www.arcofevansville.orgDeidra R. Conner, PresidentPlease direct any questions or comments regarding this newsletter to Denise Seibert Townsend, Vice President of Development at (812) 428-4500, ext. 310, or denise.seibert@arcofevansville.org.

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

United Wayof Southwestern Indiana

Disability Awareness Month

Other Important Events

Ways To Support The Arc

• Talk to your company about employing individuals with disabilities.

• Invite Arc clients to volunteer at your non-profit organization.

• In your company or organization newsletter include a highlight of The Arc and its contribution to our community.

• Join Our Monthly Donor Member Program to help carry out our mission.

• Make an in-kind donation of items needed that are shown on our website at www.arcofevansville.org.

• Volunteer at The Arc by hosting a cooking class with Day Services For Adults clients, reading to a class of children, providing clerical skills in an Arc office, or teaching your skill of painting, pottery, dancing, etc. to clients.

For more information, please contact Kim Henning, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator, at (812) 428-4500, ext. 307.

March 2019

In the state of Indiana March is Disability Awareness Month, and a perfect time to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues within our community.

Did you know that more than 19 percent of Indiana’s population includes adults and children with disabilities? Disability awareness is important to us all, not only

in March but throughout the year as well. Here are some suggestions for when you are conversing with an individual with disabilities.

Orange-Out DaysMarch 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Wear orange each Friday in March and use it as an opportunity to bring awareness to the issues individuals with disabilities face each day. The Arc is asking you and your friends to wear orange, take a photo, tag those in the photo, and post on social media with the hashtag #TheArcSupporter.

2019 Transition Fair Thursday, March 14, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pmSouthern Indiana Career & Technical Center 1901 Lynch Road, Evansville, INThis is a free, open to the public event to give individuals with disabilities, as well as caregivers, an opportunity to explore options in the community for life after high school graduation.

Be Genuine

Be Relaxed

Be Cool!

Be Respectful

Be Yourself

Give-Back Events Tuesday, March 5Azzip Pizza5225 Pearl Drive, Evansville2121 N Green River Road, Evansville8680 High Pointe Dr., Newburgh

Sunday, March 10Texas Roadhouse7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.

Wednesday, March 20Orange Leaf701 N Burkhardt Rd.

Tuesday, March 26Hacienda711 N First Ave.

Thursday, March 28MOD Pizza6401 East Lloyd Expressway, C #102

You can support The Arc of Evansville and individuals with disabilities while grabbing something to eat at these participating restaurants. For each give-back event, a portion of your bill will be donated to The Arc of Evansville. Each give-back event requires a voucher/coupon that can be found by accessing our website at www.arcofevansville.org.

For complete event details, please visit our website at www.arcofevansville.org.

Gold ($1,000 - $2,499)

AnonymousRon & Margaret AngermeierThomas & Karen AngermeierDean & Karen BoslerDr. Bob & Jennie BrommJeffrey S. CarnesAnn CrenshawJim & Debbie CrowleySuzanne & Robert FarneyGeorge Ann Griffin-AtkinsonDan & Ellen Grimm Jr.Warren & Marie HankinsEd Jones & Cynthia BrinkerRobert & Marcia KassenbrockKatherine L. Kleindorfer

John & Beth KnappDonald B. KorbJeff KrugJeff & Kathryn LyonsColleen R. MartinJim & Mary Kay MuehlbauerJoe & Jenifer NeidigAllen & Jane PattersonDonald & Ginger RamsdenLarry & Melody SchmittMr. and Mrs. David L. SmithStacy J. StevensStephen & Wendy ThomasSteve & Sandy TitzerGlenn & Jennifer Wuchner

President’s Circle ($5,000+)

AnonymousKevin & Kelli BryantBetty CharlierKeith & Karen HinderliterDan & Diane KruppKeith & Jackie MessmerMark & Gayle PettingaDave & Darlene RobinsonRuth & Bob Spahn

Platinum ($2,500 - $4,999)

Gary & Kim AllesAlan & Sharon BraunBecky & Derek FaughnTim & Becky RobardsGayle B. RoodD aniel S. Townsend &

Denise Seibert TownsendDarren & Lisa Verkamp

The Arc of Evansville’s Annual Fund Gift Club Members

We want to thank our current members for their continued support of the programs and services provided by The Arc of Evansville. Your belief in our mission to empower individuals with disabilities to build relationships, gain independence, and achieve their full potential is sincerely appreciated. The Annual Gift Club members for the period of July 1, 2019 to February 15, 2019 include the following individuals.

The Really Big Show brought in $90,000 Get Your Copy

Increasing Skills With Music

Moving To The Music

People’s Choice Winners

On Saturday, February 9, 2019, Jeff Lyons and Marc Scott took us on a Really Big Adventure! The show was a huge success with more than a thousand audience

members and close to 600 attending the Curtain Call Reception following the show. The Arc of Evansville would like to give a Really Big Thank You to our sponsors,

contributors, cast, crew, performers, volunteers, and attendees! YOU are impacting individuals with disabilities!

Did you not make it to The Really Big Adventure Show? Were you or a family member part of the show? We have something that you need! Each year, The Arc of Evansville sells DVDs of the show. It was a REALLY BIG ADVENTURE that you do not want to miss! You can place your order on our website at www.arcofevansville.org. DVDs sell for $20 each.

Music Therapy uses music to assist individuals with disabilities with nonmusical skills and behaviors such as strengthening gross motor functions, increased verbalization, enhanced interpersonal relationships, and successful emotional release. Evidence-based Music Therapy includes assessing the needs of individuals, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating and documenting clinical changes.

Music Therapy services are being offered at The Arc by Amanda Mackey who is a certified, licensed Music Therapist and a recent graduate of the University of Evansville. Amanda will be offering 30 sessions per week. As the number one requested service by individuals with disabilities, Music Therapy sessions fill up quickly. Don’t delay, and contact The Arc today!

To schedule your Music Therapy sessions or to get additional information, please contact Kelly Barnett, Vice President of Adult Services, at (812) 428-4500 x378.

Kathy is working to improve cognition and enhance social skills, and she is having a blast doing it. During Music Therapy sessions, Kathy works on improving skills while singing songs from The Beatles and Elvis Presley, adding her own dance moves to a song, and using the shaker eggs to the beat of the music. Kathy is showing success in initiating appropriate conversation with others and correctly recalling personal safety information. When asked what part of Music Therapy was her favorite Kathy said, “I like music [therapy] because I like singing. Happy here.”

Kimberly Hilliard with BG3

F.J. Reitz High School Advanced Choir

The Arc of Evansville’s Child Life Center Really Little Dancers

2019 Really Big Show SponsorsThe Really Big Show was presented By

Old National BankToyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana

Tri-State’s Got Talent SponsorCustom Staffing

Curtain Call Reception SponsorVectren

Executive Producer SponsorAlcoa Warrick Operations

Auction Director SponsorJackson Kelly PLCC

Producer SponsorsBussing-Koch Foundation, Inc. Heritage Federal Credit Union

J.E. Shekell, Inc.Pipeconx

Schultheis Insurance Agency, Inc.Shoe Carnival

Tri State Community Clinics, LLCTropicana Evansville

Supporting Cast Sponsors ACE Extrusion

AmeriQual GroupApex Benefits Group

Art Fellwock VFW 1114 AuxiliaryAtlas World Group, Inc.

Barber Bauer, LLPBerryBKD

DeaconessDennis & Catherine Lamey

German American BankHammer & Hobbs Family

Harding Shymanski & Company PSCH.R. Solutions, Inc.

Keith & Karen HinderliterKeller Schroeder

Kemper CPA GroupKevin & Kelli Bryant

Lensing Building SpecialtiesMargaret D. Boarman

South Western Communications, Inc. St. Vincent Evansville

The Women’s HospitalTri-State Fire Protection, Inc.

Warehouse Services, Inc.Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP

Half Table Sponsors Alpha Laser and Imaging, LLC

Anchor Industries, Inc.Blankenberger Brothers, Inc.

CintasDan Koester Farms

Energy Systems GroupHafer

Happe & Sons Construction, Inc.Hilliard Lyons

Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLPKitch & Schreiber Advertising

Prime Foods, LLCRaben Tire

RJ Pohl Advisor Services, Inc. Ronald McLaughlin

Sterling Boiler & Mechanical, LLCTeam McClintock – FC Tucker Emge Realtors

Woodward Commercial Realty, Inc.

Media Sponsors104FM WIKYHOT 96 FM

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Gold ($1,000 - $2,499)

AnonymousRon & Margaret AngermeierThomas & Karen AngermeierDean & Karen BoslerDr. Bob & Jennie BrommJeffrey S. CarnesAnn CrenshawJim & Debbie CrowleySuzanne & Robert FarneyGeorge Ann Griffin-AtkinsonDan & Ellen Grimm Jr.Warren & Marie HankinsEd Jones & Cynthia BrinkerRobert & Marcia KassenbrockKatherine L. Kleindorfer

John & Beth KnappDonald B. KorbJeff KrugJeff & Kathryn LyonsColleen R. MartinJim & Mary Kay MuehlbauerJoe & Jenifer NeidigAllen & Jane PattersonDonald & Ginger RamsdenLarry & Melody SchmittMr. and Mrs. David L. SmithStacy J. StevensStephen & Wendy ThomasSteve & Sandy TitzerGlenn & Jennifer Wuchner

President’s Circle ($5,000+)

AnonymousKevin & Kelli BryantBetty CharlierKeith & Karen HinderliterDan & Diane KruppKeith & Jackie MessmerMark & Gayle PettingaDave & Darlene RobinsonRuth & Bob Spahn

Platinum ($2,500 - $4,999)

Gary & Kim AllesAlan & Sharon BraunBecky & Derek FaughnTim & Becky RobardsGayle B. RoodD aniel S. Townsend &

Denise Seibert TownsendDarren & Lisa Verkamp

The Arc of Evansville’s Annual Fund Gift Club Members

We want to thank our current members for their continued support of the programs and services provided by The Arc of Evansville. Your belief in our mission to empower individuals with disabilities to build relationships, gain independence, and achieve their full potential is sincerely appreciated. The Annual Gift Club members for the period of July 1, 2019 to February 15, 2019 include the following individuals.

The Really Big Show brought in $90,000 Get Your Copy

Increasing Skills With Music

Moving To The Music

People’s Choice Winners

On Saturday, February 9, 2019, Jeff Lyons and Marc Scott took us on a Really Big Adventure! The show was a huge success with more than a thousand audience

members and close to 600 attending the Curtain Call Reception following the show. The Arc of Evansville would like to give a Really Big Thank You to our sponsors,

contributors, cast, crew, performers, volunteers, and attendees! YOU are impacting individuals with disabilities!

Did you not make it to The Really Big Adventure Show? Were you or a family member part of the show? We have something that you need! Each year, The Arc of Evansville sells DVDs of the show. It was a REALLY BIG ADVENTURE that you do not want to miss! You can place your order on our website at www.arcofevansville.org. DVDs sell for $20 each.

Music Therapy uses music to assist individuals with disabilities with nonmusical skills and behaviors such as strengthening gross motor functions, increased verbalization, enhanced interpersonal relationships, and successful emotional release. Evidence-based Music Therapy includes assessing the needs of individuals, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating and documenting clinical changes.

Music Therapy services are being offered at The Arc by Amanda Mackey who is a certified, licensed Music Therapist and a recent graduate of the University of Evansville. Amanda will be offering 30 sessions per week. As the number one requested service by individuals with disabilities, Music Therapy sessions fill up quickly. Don’t delay, and contact The Arc today!

To schedule your Music Therapy sessions or to get additional information, please contact Kelly Barnett, Vice President of Adult Services, at (812) 428-4500 x378.

Kathy is working to improve cognition and enhance social skills, and she is having a blast doing it. During Music Therapy sessions, Kathy works on improving skills while singing songs from The Beatles and Elvis Presley, adding her own dance moves to a song, and using the shaker eggs to the beat of the music. Kathy is showing success in initiating appropriate conversation with others and correctly recalling personal safety information. When asked what part of Music Therapy was her favorite Kathy said, “I like music [therapy] because I like singing. Happy here.”

Kimberly Hilliard with BG3

F.J. Reitz High School Advanced Choir

The Arc of Evansville’s Child Life Center Really Little Dancers

2019 Really Big Show SponsorsThe Really Big Show was presented By

Old National BankToyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana

Tri-State’s Got Talent SponsorCustom Staffing

Curtain Call Reception SponsorVectren

Executive Producer SponsorAlcoa Warrick Operations

Auction Director SponsorJackson Kelly PLCC

Producer SponsorsBussing-Koch Foundation, Inc. Heritage Federal Credit Union

J.E. Shekell, Inc.Pipeconx

Schultheis Insurance Agency, Inc.Shoe Carnival

Tri State Community Clinics, LLCTropicana Evansville

Supporting Cast Sponsors ACE Extrusion

AmeriQual GroupApex Benefits Group

Art Fellwock VFW 1114 AuxiliaryAtlas World Group, Inc.

Barber Bauer, LLPBerryBKD

DeaconessDennis & Catherine Lamey

German American BankHammer & Hobbs Family

Harding Shymanski & Company PSCH.R. Solutions, Inc.

Keith & Karen HinderliterKeller Schroeder

Kemper CPA GroupKevin & Kelli Bryant

Lensing Building SpecialtiesMargaret D. Boarman

South Western Communications, Inc. St. Vincent Evansville

The Women’s HospitalTri-State Fire Protection, Inc.

Warehouse Services, Inc.Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP

Half Table Sponsors Alpha Laser and Imaging, LLC

Anchor Industries, Inc.Blankenberger Brothers, Inc.

CintasDan Koester Farms

Energy Systems GroupHafer

Happe & Sons Construction, Inc.Hilliard Lyons

Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLPKitch & Schreiber Advertising

Prime Foods, LLCRaben Tire

RJ Pohl Advisor Services, Inc. Ronald McLaughlin

Sterling Boiler & Mechanical, LLCTeam McClintock – FC Tucker Emge Realtors

Woodward Commercial Realty, Inc.

Media Sponsors104FM WIKYHOT 96 FM

14 NewsEvansville Courier & Press

News 4U

The Arc of Evansville615 West Virginia StreetEvansville, IN 47710

Our Mission The mission of The Arc of Evansville is to empower individuals with disabilities to build relationships, gain independence, and achieve their full potential.

The Arc of Evansville - 615 W. Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47710, (812) 428-4500, www.arcofevansville.orgDeidra R. Conner, PresidentPlease direct any questions or comments regarding this newsletter to Denise Seibert Townsend, Vice President of Development at (812) 428-4500, ext. 310, or denise.seibert@arcofevansville.org.

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

United Wayof Southwestern Indiana

Disability Awareness Month

Other Important Events

Ways To Support The Arc

• Talk to your company about employing individuals with disabilities.

• Invite Arc clients to volunteer at your non-profit organization.

• In your company or organization newsletter include a highlight of The Arc and its contribution to our community.

• Join Our Monthly Donor Member Program to help carry out our mission.

• Make an in-kind donation of items needed that are shown on our website at www.arcofevansville.org.

• Volunteer at The Arc by hosting a cooking class with Day Services For Adults clients, reading to a class of children, providing clerical skills in an Arc office, or teaching your skill of painting, pottery, dancing, etc. to clients.

For more information, please contact Kim Henning, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator, at (812) 428-4500, ext. 307.

March 2019

In the state of Indiana March is Disability Awareness Month, and a perfect time to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues within our community.

Did you know that more than 19 percent of Indiana’s population includes adults and children with disabilities? Disability awareness is important to us all, not only

in March but throughout the year as well. Here are some suggestions for when you are conversing with an individual with disabilities.

Orange-Out DaysMarch 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Wear orange each Friday in March and use it as an opportunity to bring awareness to the issues individuals with disabilities face each day. The Arc is asking you and your friends to wear orange, take a photo, tag those in the photo, and post on social media with the hashtag #TheArcSupporter.

2019 Transition Fair Thursday, March 14, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pmSouthern Indiana Career & Technical Center 1901 Lynch Road, Evansville, INThis is a free, open to the public event to give individuals with disabilities, as well as caregivers, an opportunity to explore options in the community for life after high school graduation.

Be Genuine

Be Relaxed

Be Cool!

Be Respectful

Be Yourself

Give-Back Events Tuesday, March 5Azzip Pizza5225 Pearl Drive, Evansville2121 N Green River Road, Evansville8680 High Pointe Dr., Newburgh

Sunday, March 10Texas Roadhouse7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.

Wednesday, March 20Orange Leaf701 N Burkhardt Rd.

Tuesday, March 26Hacienda711 N First Ave.

Thursday, March 28MOD Pizza6401 East Lloyd Expressway, C #102

You can support The Arc of Evansville and individuals with disabilities while grabbing something to eat at these participating restaurants. For each give-back event, a portion of your bill will be donated to The Arc of Evansville. Each give-back event requires a voucher/coupon that can be found by accessing our website at www.arcofevansville.org.

For complete event details, please visit our website at www.arcofevansville.org.