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

ridgeway@boggios.com

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

Or mdellaventura@clfe.ca

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!