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October 2015 Newsletter
Helping adults with special needs Exciting New Job Training Program Issue 47 Fall 2015 2 From the Director 3 Events 4-5 A Day at BrightStone 6 A Closer Look 7 BrightStone Partners S tay C o n n e c t e d w i t h BrightStone Online: www.BrightStone.org BrightStoneTN We are excited to announce the addition of a new job training field and a new teacher to oversee it here at BrightStone. Randy Price leads the Packaging and Fulfillment Department which will give students further work experience and provide expanded opportunities for their product production. Currently in this job training area, students package our fudge and cookie mixes but Mr. Randy is already looking at expanding. “My goal is to best facilitate the students being independent and doing as much of the work as possible,” says Mr. Randy. “That’s what I love so much about this work, we’re always refining and adapting for students with all different ability levels because one size does not fit all. We get to find the strength of each student, how they’re able to contribute and then utilize that.” Many of the students’ products are now available at two local stores: Handy Hardware in Franklin, TN and Batch Nashville at the Nashville Farmers Market Downtown with more coming soon! Find Us at These Local Stores and Watch for More Coming Soon! @BrightStoneInc HANDY HARDWARE BrightStone provides a comprehensive work, social support and future residential community for adults with special needs, expanding their potential, helping them develop mentally, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually From the Director Fall 2015 Fall 2015 This issue will depict a day in the life of a BrightStone student. Just what is a day? It is scientifically referred to as a unit of time. In exact numbers it is 86,400.002 seconds or 24.0000006 hours. Whew! Where do all the hours go when the days seem to fly by? EVENTS Perhaps an important question many of us ask ourselves as we place our head on our pillow at night is: “What did I do with my day?” I hope as you look through the following pages, you will see how BrightStone adults spend their days actively learning to do a job and to increase their own independence, vibrantly living life with friends, energetically participating in activities to enhance wellness, and doing it all with a great big smile! You will see supporters generously giving of their resources and volunteers giving of their time to make a BrightStone day possible. Dani is so excited about bowling and sharing BrightStone with everyone! (Pictured with Brenda Hauk) BrightStone BOWLABILITY broke all previous records this year! With a total of 78 registered teams, over $84,000 was raised! Top individual fundraiser was Kellum Ferree, raising over $6,900. Top fundraising group was HCA, raising over $9,000, with 3 teams. Top fundraising individual team was the Gutter Busters, raising over $7,800. Special thanks to the committee leadership: Christi Lassen, Chairman (Olivia Olive Oil), Kellum Ferree (Aldi), and Scott Newell (Avenue Bank). It is interesting and amazing that as you and I walk through our days with so many challenges, deadlines, busy-ness, meetings, appointments, schedules, chores, and on and on, the adults at BrightStone walk through their day living with joy in the moment….happy to be alive and thrilled to have a job to do and a chance to be with their friends. A day at BrightStone becomes a measure of hope for many, many families because this is precisely what they are wanting for their adult sons and daughters – to live a happy, fulfilled life. Challenges are certainly a part of their day – each and every day! However, small successes bring such smiles and hugs you would think they succeeded launching the first rocket in space! Stephen loves being on the poster this year! Kellum and Catherine celebrating I am feeling very blessed that BrightStone is growing, needing more space, serving more people, increasing social enterprise, and broadening the awareness of the value of those with intellectual challenges. I am looking forward to sharing with you, our faithful friends and supporters, how God is bringing BrightStone to a NEW DAY as we plan for an expansion of services. A day… a unit of time...something to cherish, something to value, something to use for the sake of others. As I ask myself, may I be so bold as to ask you... “How are you spending your day?” Vo lu nte er s Take a peek inside to see how BrightStone adults spend theirs... Planning committee (L to R): Ashley Goldman, Scott Newell, Tina Majors, Kellum Ferree & Christi Lassen These are two of our Amazing Front Desk Volunteers. Thank you for choosing to give a day to BrightStone! MAKE IT COUNT One of the HCA teams including BrightStone Board Member, Terry Bridges Brenda Hauk congratulating Kellum Ferree with her sister, a BrightStone student, Catherine You are invited to our Annual Christmas Program and Reception Give by Shopping SIMPLY: Sign In or Create an account at kroger.com/communityrewards 1. ADD your Kroger Plus Card information Linda Van Gorden Sandy Rogers We are looking for several event volunteers to help with our Christmas Program and Reception on December 10th. Please contact Ashley if you’re interested in volunteering: Ashley.Goldman@brightstone.org or (615) 790-4888 2. Search for BrightStone in Community Rewards 3. Select “BrightStone” Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Liberty Hall — The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN) THEN: Every time you shop or purchase gas This free concert is BrightStone’s gift to the community. Reception with light hors d’oeuvres following concert. Questions? Call BrightStone (615) 790-4888 For more information, call 615–790–4888 or email info@brightstone.org 4% automatically goes to BrightStone! Fall 2015 A Day At BrightStone Arrival 8:30 AM Physical Activity 10:45 AM FUN FACT: Recreation is one of the favorite parts of the day for many of the students and something they participate in every day. Some days, students go to the YMCA. Other days, they do yoga, have an exercise class or walk in the BrightStriders program. FUN FACT: Every morning at BrightStone, the day begins with a morning meeting where students discuss what they’ll be doing that day, the menu for the day, do exercises and have a devotional. FUN FACT: While some students arrive in family vehichles, many of our students ride the BrightStone bus to and from the campus each day and everyone rides it for outings and field trips. It has been lovingly named the “party bus” because students have so much fun at BrightStone. Work Session One 9:05 AM Lunch 12:00 PM Morning Meeting 8:45 AM 3. 4. FUN FACT: Taco Salad is one of the students’ all-time favorite lunches! Not only do the students enjoy socializing during lunch but they also take turns helping prepare the food and assist with clean up. FUN FACT: There are five different job training areas and all the students are scheduled to rotate through each. In Learning Lab, they do educational activities such as individualized learning programs, gardening, functional academics, lessons based on the interests of the students, as well as life and social skill development. Work Session Two 12:45 PM 5. Work Areas Include: 1. Consumables 2. Packaging & Fulfillment 3. Learning Lab 4. Painting 5. Ceramics 2. Fall 2015 5. 11. FUN FACT: Each year, the students perform in a wonderful Christmas program that showcases their talents and personalities. They practice for months in advance led by volunteer music teacher, Judy Fincannon. Music Class 1:45 PM Dismissal 3:00 PM 3. In the Community... Break 10:15 AM FUN FACT: Throughout the week, students leave the BrightStone Campus to go on various field trips. Whether to the store, library, YMCA, bowling, lunch at Chick-Fil-A or a movie, our students love to be out in the community! A Closer Look Fall 2015 After seeing a day in the life of BrightStone and the wonderful things our students can do, let’s take a closer look at three essential programs that make their day successful. As we partner together in supporting these great needs, you bring hope to so many families in Middle Tennessee. Health and Wellness After studying nutrition, Tara practices healthy shopping skills Nurse Michelle taking Abby’s blood pressure with a less invasive cuff Students practicing yoga Our full time nurse, Michelle, oversees the Health and Wellness Program that focuses on safety for students both at BrightStone and out in the community. She advocates for them to reach their highest potential and maintain their abilities to ensure as much independence as possible. Often working with physical therapists, exercise teachers, or one of our staff, she strives to ensure that the fitness, nutritional and overall well-being of our students is at the highest level possible. Transportation Our buses travel over 100 miles per day bringing and taking home students from BrightStone. In addition, about 50 miles per week are used for outings and field trips. In September, the bus took a group of students on a monumental trip to Chattanooga. For some of the students, it was the first time they had ever been away from their parents or caregivers overnight. Dependable buses make it possible for more opportunities in the community! Andy loves riding the bus and is excited about going on an outing Scholarship BrightStone does not accept government funding and although we do charge tuition, it only funds approximately 62% of the program costs. Because of generous donors, we are able to fund the remaining program costs and also provide scholarships. Your Support makes smiles like these possible at BrightStone every day! How You Can Help These essential programs are made possible by donors like you. We would like to take the opportunity on the next page to thank some of those who have supported us recently. If you would like more information about partnering with us to continue providing these essential services, please visit our website or call to find ways you can be involved: www.BrightStone.org | 615.790.4888 We Partners Fall 2015 gratefully acknowledge the general contributions of the following individuals , foundations , and corporations received from Founders ($5,000 and Greater) Scott and Sally Arthur Anonymous Atmos Energy Baptist Healing Trust Mark and Joan Atwood Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Dana Ausbrooks Gary and Brenda Hauk Richard Austin Nehemiah Foundation Tommy and Renee Badon Orrin H. Ingram Advised Fund of the Brett Bailey Community Foundation of Middle TN Josh and Allison Bailey Chad and Ginger Baldwin Guardians ($1,000 - $4,999) Richard and Mary Barnes Aldi Inc. Deborah Barrett Mike and Denise Alexander Wendy & Kenny Beam Ricky Alexander Frank and Judy Bell Anonymous Jim Benedick Randal Baskin Sr BJ Billips Battlefield Region A.A.C.A. Kirk Bingham Boe-Tel TN Company, LLC Andrew Blahnik Terry and Susan Bridges Steve and Zi Bolen David and Chigger Bynum Stokey and Stephanie Bourque CCS, Inc. Jerry and Frances Bozeman Mike Chambers Nick Bradley Paul and Anna Dana Johnathan Brandon David Doscher Bobby and Cary Brannon Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. Jim and Nancy Bray Eco-Energy Shawn Brickels Enterprise Electric, LLC Bridgemore Concepts LLC Frances Ferree Brant Bridges Kellum Ferree Channa Brillante First Tennessee Foundation Byrettia Broady HCA Caring for the Community Shauna Bryan Rhea and Kim Holly Ron Burns Coy Jefcoat Joe Buszkiewic Mark and Laura Jernigan Ian and Emily Byram Martha Johnson June Caldwell Jim and Phyllis Lackey John and Carol Campbell Howell and Carolyn Lehning Paul and Kimba Campbell Letwak & Bennett Caney Springs United Methodist Church M. R. Foundation Of Tennessee, Inc. Aleta Cannon Albert and Theresa Menefee Arlen and Shirley Cannon Nashville Machine Company Eric and Rita Carini Brian and Christine Perkinson Cheryl Carr Stephen Rodolf Lee Carter Spencer and Laura Schimmel John Chambers Skanska USA Building, Inc. Dean and Sandra Chase Don and Elizabeth Stinnett Christian Brothers Automotive Regg Swanson Denise Cimeley Tommy and Diane Thompson Jack Clark Dick and Dottie Wells Sean and Monica Coakley Wilson & Assoc. P.C. Andy Cole Jim and Valerie Woodbury Community Health Systems Foundation Bob and Janie Yeager Kevin and Kathy Corkern James and Jayme Couch Benefactors ($500 - $999) Stephen and Janet Crabtree APCOM, Inc. Tommy and Susan Crunk Avenue Bank Scott and Holly Curtiss Brauer Material Handling Systems Elizabeth Dance Phil and Jeanette Breeden Wayne and June Daniel Bitsy Brockman Todd and Bonnie Davis Phil and Pam Brown Lee Davis Cory and Jennifer Calendine Delek Fund for Hope Christ Community Church George and Janice Delk Richard and Carolyn Dodd Ron and Julie Derr Jim and Rebecca Fiechtl Simon and Katherine Dobie Jay and Marcia Franks Frank Doman Gamble Design Collaborative Jeffrey and Rosemary Drake Don Gower Allyson Drennan Rob and Heather Hays DS4 LLC HCA Foundation Catherine Duffy Gerard and Kim Helper Marian Dunn Linda Hinton Sean Dyer Tony and Patty Hinton Michelle and Cordell Emery Charles and Theresa Hornbuckle Pat Emery Kroger Community Rewards Nancy Ezell Kevin and Michelle Myers Virginia Ezell James Peeler Fabric House, Inc. Johnnie and Nancy Pewitt Bruce and Linda Fairris Gary and Nancy Price Alan and Linda Ferree Puckett’s Boat House Richard and Ann Ferree Dr. Chris Stark and Dr. Mary Gingrass Jaylon and Judy Fincannon “TelecomPioneers Mike and Lisa Francisco Tennessee Chapter #21” Franklin Synergy Bank The Village Real Estate Advised Fund Of Full Service Insurance The Community Foundation Jay and Holly Gaw Of Middle Tennessee David and Liz Gibson Steve Vaughan Paula Gilliland James and Tamara Glasscock Patrons ($100 - $499) Sil Gleim David and Jennifer Agee Doug and Peggy Glenn Doris Alexander Matt and Kristine Green Bryan Ansley Martha Greenwood A pril 1 - A ugust 31, 2015. THANK YOU Paul and Chloe Hannah Avery Hassen Randy and Kim Hatley Audrey Heck Wendi Hester David and Louanne Hill Tim and Ann Hill Ron and Sara Hinds Mark Hoffman Kent and Kate Holdcroft John Hollingsworth Scott and Marlene Holmes Paul Holtzinger David Howell Walter and Sue Iwanowski Paul Jacobson Jet’s Pizza Andy Johnston Jones Therapy Services Bruce Jones Calen Jones Jennifer Jones Judge Beans BBQ LLC Mary Kelley Renee Klein Joyce Kleinjan Michelle Koehly Sevena Kreegel Henry and Reesa Lacher Adam Lackey Donna Lane Christi Lassen Sandy Lassen Rolinda Lawrence Gina Leavell Ed and Jeanette Lee Katie Lewis Pam Lewis Allison Linney Brent Longtin Colin and Mary Looney Scott and Deeann Macomber John Maddux Jennifer Maher John and Marjorie Maher Bob and Tina Majors Chad Martin Breanna Max Chad McDowell Virginia McDowell Ryan McMaster Dustin and Laura McWhorter Metropolitan Bank Bob and Diane Metz Cindy Meyer Patrick Milburn Branden and Karen Miller Robert Minor Aaron and Amber Moss Don and Peggye Moss Mr. and Mrs. Allen Patton, Allen and Cheryl Patton Advised Fund Of The Community Foundation Of Middle Tennessee Michael Murphy Bob and Kay Musgrove Jeremy Musher My Friend’s House Family & Children Services Inc Linda Newton Kendrick and Patricia Noll Robert and Diane Northern Timothy O’Brien Jon and Adrianne Ohrt William and Sandra Parman III Ellen Parnell James Parrish Jack and Necie Patterson Bruce Peery, III Jessica Perry Margery Phelps Noah and Sara Pirtle Shane Pollard Kempton and Patty Presley Maureen Proctor Lindsay Rackley Chris Rainey Rose Ralston Bala and Ann Rao Jerry and Barbara Reed Emily Reeves Regions Bank Renasant Bank Candace Revelette Ryan Richardson Donald Roney Katie Routh Orly Sandelowsky Michael Sasstrom Jeff and Michelle Scobey Nick and Hannah Shong Arnie Sinclair Terri Sisco Greg Smit Bryan and Lauren Smith Neal and Joan Smith Toby and Karmen Smith Don and Anne Snow Ken Solesby Bob and Vickie Speck Melissa Spillman Star Physical Therapy, LLC Mary and Ed Stinson Lawrence and Candy Sullivan Joe and Judy Sumislawski Mitch and Lisa Swartz Steve Taylor Kim Terrill The Human Capital Group, Inc. Kelli Thomas James Thompson Nancy Thompson Travelers Community Connections David Tropauer Jake Tropauer Tropical Smoothies United Way Of Metropolitan Nashville United Way Of Williamson County Travis and Susanne Vaughan Cynthia Page and Christopher Vernon Buddy and Dru Victory Sandy Walton Jarrod and Lia Watson Bruce Weaver Wayne Weaver Sarah Webster Rebecca Weinberg Donna White Jonathan and Mary White Lisa Wiedenhoeft Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services Larry and Eleanor Yarborough Laura Kate Yeager In Memory Of: Ola Cable by Ernest and Gloria Taylor Bill Clark by Don and Anne Snow Danny Copeland by Jeff ,Teresa, and Chad Ragsdale I.B. and Pauline Epley by Van and Aileen Schwendimann Elizabeth Evans by Wayne and June Daniel Craig Ferrell by Betty Glenn Rebecca Ann McCord Tony and Bonny Moon Alan Murphy Betty Wise Fate Foust by Woodmen Of The World, Live Oak Camp #5 Dr. Michael Harvey by Mike and Denise Alexander Ben Hauk by Gary and Brenda Hauk Dorothy Hays by William McFarland Don and Anne Snow Jim Hinton by Stephen Rodolf Nicholas Wasserzug Shirley Jordan by Seth and Kay Watson Karen Karcher by Gary and Brenda Hauk Duane Kisshauer by Phyllis Kisshauer very much ! Wayman and Jessie Norman by Todd and Bonnie Davis Kay Hauk Jean Pierce by Ron and Sherri Howard Judy Porter by Howell and Carolyn Lehning Dr. Gordon Wills by Ruthie Balestrino Jerika Van Valkenburg by Andy and Bonnie Freeh In Honor Katy Braly by Fieldona Waggoner Caney Springs United Methodist Church by Dean and Ludell Coffey Jock Gilliland by Carol Dixon Brenda Hauk by Larry and Eleanor Yarborough Sara Jacobson by Jones Therapy Services Allen Jordan by Dean and Ludell Coffey Tom and Lydia Miller by Mike and Denise Alexander Al Moss by Howell and Carolyn Lehning Gloria Taylor by Paul and Elisa Romans Lauren Terry by Virginia McDowell Benjamin Weinberg by Linda Cotton Andy and Donna Willoughby by Mike and Denise Alexander Building Fund: Mike and Denise Alexander Aaron and Tanya Ferrell Gary and Brenda Hauk Kay Hauk Dick and Dottie Wells Scholarship Fund: Todd and Bonnie Davis Andy and Bonnie Freeh Kay Hauk Ronald and Elaine Kohl Bob and Tina Majors Tony and Bonny Moon In-Kind Donations: The Blowout Co Of Nashville Bowling Prizes Blue Coast Burrito Bowling Prizes Catering Services Golf Prizes Auction Donation Chick-fil-A Bowling Prizes Chuy’s Bowling Prizes Rachel Collins Bowling Prizes Franklin Family Entertainment Center Bowling Prizes Harpeth True Value Home Center Table/Chair Rentals Homestead Manor Plantation Bowling Prizes J. Christopher’s Bowling Prizes Bob and Tina Majors Bowling Prizes McArthur Appraisal Company, Inc. Appraisal Services Cheryl Nesbit Bowling Prizes Newk’s Catering Services Olivia Olive Oil Bowling Prizes Promotions By George Bowling Prizes Thomas Wright Design Graphic Design Services Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these lists. Please accept our sincerest apology if a name has been misspelled or omitted and please notify us so that our records can be corrected. Due to the overwhelming generosity of our donors, Sustainers ($99 and under donors) were not included in the list but each donation is deeply appreciated. Thank you! 140 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin, TN 37064 BrightStone s p e c i a l n e e d s i s i n a p r i vat e ly f u n d e d n o n p r o f i t Williamson County a n d o r g a n i z at i o n s u r r o u n d i n g s e rv i n g a r e a s i n a d u lt s w i t h M i d d l e T e n n e ss e e . Board of Directors Mike Alexander Terry Bridges Glen Casada Monica Coakley Brenda Hauk Kent Holdcroft Jim Lackey Bob Speck Cathy Stallworth Don Stinnett Candy Sullivan Dick Wells Executive Director Brenda Hauk Wish List TOP WISH: Donations to the Building Fund • • • • ONGOING NEEDS: Scholarship Fund Funding for our Health & Wellness program Gift cards Funding for community outings • • • • SPECIFIC FUNDING NEEDS: $60,000 for a much needed new bus! $5,000 for pug mill for Ceramics $1,250 for an adjustable stand up desk $1,375 for a new kiln BrightStone School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
