File - Families Plus

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FAMILIES PLUS
RESTRUCTURING
Families Plus is taking
time this summer to
restructure its organization in order to more
efficiently serve Frederick
County's families and
introduce new programs.
We look forward to partnering with local community resources, individuals, and non-profits as we
move forward. Throughout this restructuring,
our focus will remain to
provide services that
educate, empower, and
enrich the lives of
Frederick County
Families.
Board of Directors
Cristine Evans LoVetro
President
Mary Ledyard
Vice President
Jody Yee
Treasurer
Robert Aird
Immediate Past President
Darius Mark
Ronnie Osterman
Joanna Shapiro
Staff
Suzanne Cliber
Administrative Assistant
Lynnsey Tressler (standing), daughter of
Board Member Christopher Tressler,
volunteered at the organization’s “Play Doh
Creations” table, 23rd Annual Children’s
Festival, April 28, Baker Park, Frederick.
33 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301/694-9002
www.familiesplus.org
Preparing Your Child for
Kindergarten
July 12, 2012
6:30-8:00 p.m.
YMCA
1000 North Market Street
Frederick, MD
Sponsored by
Families Plus
and the
YMCA of Frederick County
Presenter
Shari Ostrow Scher
Early Childhood Education
Specialist and Family
Involvement Supervisor,
Frederick County Board
of Education
Families Plus Board member, Ronnie Osterman, volunteering at
the Annual Children’s Festival in April. Special thanks to her
fellow Board members, Mary Ledyard and Christopher Tressler,
who also volunteered that day.
www.fcbmd.com
Featuring our Summer 2012
Newsletter Sponsors
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In Appreciation to Our Donors
January 1—May 31, 2012
Associate
Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Women’s Giving Circle
United Way of Frederick County
Friend
Marion Carmack
Combined Charities/United Way of
Frederick County
Lucian & Neeta Falconer
Henry & Mary Groff
Marie May
William & Susan Mentzer-Blair
Robert & Kay Morrow
Woodsboro Bank
Terry & Shareen Robinson
Alice Adams
Supporter
George & Bettie Delaplaine
Draper & McGinley
The Randall Family, LLC
The Ausherman Family Trust
Advocate
Peter & Vicki Michael
Linton, Shafer, Warfield & Garrett,
CPA
Frances Randall
Craig & Jeanne Russell
Joanna Shapiro
Keith Schiszik
William & Lila Wenner
In-Kind
Clark Computer Services
Frederick Alliance for Youth
Suzanne and Jef Cliber
Sarah Olinger-Fawley
Ms. Jeanne Russell
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Supporting Our Mission
Families Plus, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the Frederick County Community.
Your commitment to helping families, individuals, and children enhance their lives provides a solid foundation for much
needed programs and support groups. A charitable donation to Families Plus is 100% tax deductible. Thank you!
Giving Levels
Friend
Up to $99
Associate
$1,000 -$4,999
Advocate
$100 - $499
Partner
$5,000 -$9,999
Supporter
$500 - $999
Benefactor
$10,000+
Upcoming Programs
Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten
Thursday, July 12, 2012
6:30 pm—8:00pm
*No Fee
Location:
Frederick County YMCA
1000 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Beginning kindergarten is a huge milestone for you and your child, and you can help prepare them for it in
many ways. Join us for a one-evening class designed to help parents prepare their child for this exciting
transition. Led by Shari Ostrow Scher, Early Childhood Education Specialist and Family Involvement Supervisor, Frederick County Board of Education. Registration required, call 301/694-9002, or
email at info@familiesplus.org.
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Community Highlights
Explore Frederick County This Summer . . .
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, Circa 1758
Brunswick Crossing Rock Concert Series
Hope Farm Park, Brunswick
301/834-7465; www.brunswickcrossing.com
Thurmont Flea & Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 9 - September 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
301/271-2273; www.thurmontfirst.com
Kids On Campus – Frederick Community College
301/846-2421; www.frederick.edu
Murder and Mayhem Tours
Saturday, July 21, 7:30 p.m.
Historical Society of Frederick County
301/663-1188; www.hsfcinfo.org
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Frederick
301/663-1188; www.hsfcinfo.org
Summerfest Family Theatre, Baker Park, Frederick
301/600-2489; www.celebratefrederick.com
First Saturdays in Frederick
Themed activities in downtown Frederick
301/698-8118; www.downtownfrederick.org
Summer Concert Series, Baker Park, Frederick
301/600-2489; www.celebratefrederick.com
Walkersville Southern Railroad Excursions
301/898-0899; www.wsrr.org
Frederick Keys Baseball
301/815-9939; www.frederickkeys.com
Frederick’s 4th - An Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 4, All Day, Baker Park, Frederick
301/600-2489; www.celebratefrederick.com
Candlelight Ghost Tours of Frederick
240/626-0963; www.marylandghosttours.com
Weinberg Center for the Arts
301/600-2839; www.weinbergcenter.org
Performing arts venue in historic theatre
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
301/694-4744; www.marylandensemble.org
Theatre company with live performances
*For more event listings:
Tourism Council of Frederick County
301/600-2888; www.fredericktourism.org
Our Mission
The mission of Families Plus is to
provide programs and support to
educate, empower, and enrich the
lives of Frederick County families,
individuals, and children.
Mail: 35 East Church Street
Location: 33 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(o) 301– 694-9002
(f) 301-694-3374
www.familiesplus.org
info@familiesplus.org