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Home My WebLink About2001 05 02 Meals on Wheels Newsletter The Community Connection Volume I April - June 2001 Roger Dixon Irene Lober Kathryn L. Lynch Dave Lynn John Montgomery SPECIAL THANKS TO A fllJlET GIANT Have you ever noticed, once the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays are over, how we automatically fall right back into our daily routines with nary a fleeting thought of that wonderful time of faith, joy and generosity? Do you ever wonder who spearheads the "giving" the rest of the year? No? Well, let me tell you about a quiet giant who is Meals on Wheels, Etc.'s very special silent partner! Our silent partner is one of the largest employers in Central Florida. There isn't one man, woman or child among you who would not recognize the name of our special friend. In fact, many of you have had life-changing experiences within their ministry. This quiet giant has a mission statement which includes very specific responsibilities to its clients, its employees, its faith, its future AND ITS COMMUNITY. Meals on Wheels, Etc. is only one of many, many organizations who benefit from this quiet giant's largess. In fact, Meals on Wheels, Etc. would not have a home or a kitchen without the generous support of this special friend. And that is why, a few months after the "giving season", we wanted to write this thank-you note. ",VTe would like Weveryone in Central Florida to know how much we appreciate our quiet giant, our special friend, our silent partner. We would like everyone to know that our special friend is the "wind beneath our wings" every single day of the year. The kindness, generosity and support of our silent partner truly helps us provide for Seminole County's most frail and needy elderly. That's why, we would like you to join us in saying THANK YOU to our special friend, that quiet giant, our dear and silent partner....FLORIDA HOSPITAL! ~ The first publication of "The Community Connection" is , dedicated to you, our community supporters. Thanks to your volunteer hours or financial commitment, lives are changed every day for many elderly folks who want one thing more than anything - their independence. In the future, programs that eu-ab!~~~p~~,9P~ . to; rem~in . dependent will be in even ater demand than they are y. In Seminole Count}; the residents over the '~ d~af11~ti ~a%Llf ,JA, ~~&##. #r~ lit' "AAro' n~"or ces to help them ain Hving at home. Demographers, researchers, and economists are predicting that the impact of the "graying of America" in the next 20 years will be significant and inevitable. In fact, it will challenge every aspect of our lives. I am convinced that America will be faced with tremendous challenges as continued on page 4 the Communit ------------------------, . . . . . . . . :~ntly came to Central Florida from Ft. . ,gate and has a long history in economic · . developme ~t, ,community involvement and human : . and social se~ces. Roger is a member of Leadership . . Seminole's Clas~ 2001, a National Urban Fellow; . . and sits on the Boa~ of Directors for the International Council of Central . . Florida, which has recently been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2001. . . ~ . . A nyone who has met Roger has instantly made a new friend. Roger never . . .l"\..hesitates to tout the beau"tr~nd economic viability of his new home, "the. : beautiful City of Sanford". Roger~ married to his college sweetheart, Tami, : . and is the proud father of Teah 9, Roger (RJ) 7 and Tatiana 4. . . Meals on Wheels, Etc. is delighted to welc"";;",f Roger Dixon to its Board of Directors. . ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -~-- - -'- - - - - - - - - -, Z~GHT elighted to introduce Mr. R~ni"'- rrCity Manager of Sanford, as the newest f our Board of Directors. Every non-profit depends on volunteers. They are truly the life-force that keeps an organization moving forward. At Meals on Wheels, Etc., our most important volun- teers are those that deliver OPPORTUNITIE5 meals to our homebound cli- ents. Cindy Collins is the Man- ager of Neighborhood Services. She and her assistant, Kathy Stogner, organize the meal routes, assign volunteers to specific routes, and deliver meals when a route is "down". They are always looking for helpers to participate in this won- derful endeavor. Many volunteers have been delivering meals for years and have become very attached to the clients they serve. The volunteers are our eyes and ears in the community. They tell us when a senior is unwell, injured and, as sometimes happens, deceased. They visit with and provide socializa- tion for clients who rarely have contact with anyone else! Their job is the most important one in our agency and only takes a couple of hours in the morning, one day a week. If you would like to volunteer to deliver meals, please call Cindy or Kathy today at (407) 333-8877 ex!. 120. r -.-.,-q~EAiS#ONwlf'ffEl:S7Efc~oViDESTiIEroLtOwTNG"SiRVfCi!STo~sENioiisINSEiiiNoiJtf:tJUNiY ""''''-_'---''1 ~" Home Delivered Meals" Congregate Meals" Transportation" Chore Services "Homemaker Services" Case Manageme,nt " Emergency Home Repairs, '" ~ ",,,,,,,'~l""""'- M..- ~""""_" ~,", ,,&h", ~--""'-'-F.~fiJr!Jiihtidnf9tilanY1PfiI~f~i"40J/jJJli?J>>'i88'IJ...7:-'~'''-'''~'-'"''''~"' - ",".M,_._,~g.'-~~ - 1- WE'RE COOKIN' NOW! Our kitchen is incredibly versatile and we are constantly finding new ways to make it a profit center so we may better serve our seniors! For example, the cookie-flyer inserted in this newsletter is an ongoing fund raiser for Meals on Wheels, Etc. Our cookies are fabulous and you can have them shipped anywhere in the continental United States. Mother's Day is right around the comer and these cookies make a delicious gift! Also, our cookies are truly appreciated by all the young men and women who are away at school! Be sure to order cookies for birthdays, holidays, special occasions and whenever you want to treat yourself to something truly decadent! Also, it's important to note that our kitchen now ~ offers institutional catering services as well. In.. . the past we have provided meals for the Summer It ! Lunch Program in Sanford, various day-care ~ utIIIh facilities and a juvenile detention center. If you .'Y. have a church, organization or business in need ...~..... of professional food service at really great prices, Call us today/ (407) 333-8877 ext. 121. CATERING MEALS 011 WE CHANGED fJ/HEElS~~ 0 N , ~"'if UK AME. JlJe Community Connection For those of you who can remember that far back, our agency started out as the Oasis, then grew into the Federation of Senior Citizens, then evolved into Seminole County Better Living for Seniors and, on January 31st, 2001, officially became Meals on Wheels, Etc. Through the years more and more important services were added for our frail and needy elderly. Today, Meals on Wheels, Etc. offers home-delivered meals, congregate meals and socialization, transportation, homemaker services, chore services, case management, and emergency home repairs. so, even though the thrust of our new name is "Meals on Wheels", you can see that the "Etc." stands for many services that exist today and many more that will undoubtedly come in the future. ~*~~ We all have the desire to help and we all want our hard-earned dollars to be put to its greatest and highest use. Choose your charities as carefully as you choose your investments. Then, be as consistent in your giving as your are in increasing your investments. Your portfolio assures your future. Your charitable gift assures the future of someone less blessed. NoW that you are thinking about how and where you spend your charitable dollars, please keep in mind our frail and needy elderly. Our waiting lists are increasing and we need your help. You may send your tax-deductible gift to: Meals On Wheels, Etc. 1097 Sand Pond Road, Dept. N Lake Mary, FL 32746 .~~=====-~ ................... ~, #~ I feSTlvalt. feaTUReS I continued from directors corner page 2 "" .............. ./ --' demographics shift to an older population, and that the solutions to these challenges must be found within our own communities. Local governments, businesses, religious and civic groups, and individuals will have to work closely together to provide for the well-being of our older citizens. A dynamic approach is needed now to effectively deal with the increasing issues of aging. Meals on Wheels, Etc. is responding to this challenge through expansion of services and providing new ones such as our Home Repair and Safety Installation programs, and we're accomplishing this with your help. Through our combined efforts, we can make great strides in helping our frailest seniors maintain positive living and independence. Your donations of time and talents are the backbone of our mission. Thank you! · PROFESSIONAL GOLF SWING ANAIXSIS by PGA Class ''X' Pro. PhiUip Jaffe of Professional Golf Guides of Orlando · GREAT BOWLS OF FIRE, Ceramic Demonstration · MAKEOVERS, by Beauty ConsuItantswithAwnProducts -::)h~~~~ Executive Director TheAnnual Spring Festival is sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company with special thanks to the I City of Sanford's Civic Center for their generous hospitality. ~ , .........~.""~ -..... -..... ............... " SPRIN~ FelTlva&. 11-~~c~~O~ MAY 11TH 9:00AM - ,:30'M '%O~~t~\O~S MEALS 011 WHEELS.. -==-I'-==-I' rJ~\t- o v..":J s~~~ tt~\tv.. 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