Fall 2006 - Shore Community Services

SHORELINES
Vol. 12 - #2
Fall
2006
A publication of SHORE
4232 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-2030
Community Services since 1951.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Addition
to Training Center
Pictured at the ground breaking ceremony for the new addition at SHORE Training Center are (l.
to r.): Gerald Gulley, Executive Director; Rick Krier, Mayor of Morton Grove; Leo and Thomas
Budzik; Joe Koenig, Jr., President of Trim Tex, Inc.; Mark Budzik and Bill Dunn
A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held at SHORE
Training Center on Thursday, August 10th, to mark
the beginning of construction on an 8,400-squarefoot addition to the Center. The addition is being
made possible by a partnership between Trim-Tex,
Inc., Joe Koenig, Jr., Company President, his family
foundation and SHORE. The Village of Morton
Grove has been very supportive of the project.
Participating in the ceremony were:
Joe Koenig, Jr., President of TrimTex, Inc.; Leo Budzik, Project
Manager; Thomas Budzik, Project
Architect; Mark Budzik and Bill
Dunn of Trim Tex; Rick Krier,
Mayor of Morton Grove; Robert
Kurz, President of SHORE’s Board of
Directors; Arthur and Joyce Buehler,
Board and Honorary Board Members;
Anita Banerji (representing State
Senator Jeffrey M. Schoenberg);
Gerald Gulley, Executive Director;
Lisa Wright, Director of SHORE
Training Center; and Mike Mack,
Plant Manager of SHORE Training
Center. Steven Bronder and Allen
Andrada also participated in the
ceremonies, representing the trainees
of the Center.
Mr. Budzik plans to have the project finished in about
three months. Trim-Tex has supplied SHORE Training
Center with a multitude of contract work and plans to
increase its partnership with the Training Center. In
addition to this project, the company and foundation
have donated two vehicles to the agency and supported
numerous fundraising events. Thank you Trim-Tex
and the Koenig Family for all you have done for
SHORE and all you continue to do!
Visit SHORE’s new website at www.shoreinc.org, or send your comments or questions via e-mail to shore@shoreinc.org.
We would love to hear from you!
Annual Appeal Begins November 1st
The 2006 Annual Appeal begins November 1, 2006. The Board of Directors has set a goal of $100,000 for the annual direct
mail campaign. Last year’s appeal raised in excess of $83,000. The funds raised in this campaign are used to support the
high quality programs and services provided to nearly 400 children and adults with developmental disabilities served by the
agency. Please look for your personal letter and contribution envelope and help SHORE in its mission to improve the life
of every person its serves.
SHORE Receives 12th
Consecutive ThreeYear Accreditation
from CARF
The survey stated that SHORE Community Services does
an impressive job of serving adults and children with disabilities in several communities. The leadership and staff
members of the organization are congratulated for their
commitment to quality and to their mission. The survey
also stated that SHORE demonstrates exemplary conformance to the standards in the following areas:
A superb outcomes measurement and management
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system, which measures meaningful factors and uses results to improve and enhance services.
SHORE was notified in May 2006 that it has been awarded
a three-year accreditation by CARF…The Rehabilitation
Accreditation Commission. The three-year award is the
highest given by this prestigious accreditation body. The
survey was conducted in March 2006. The award marked
the 12th consecutive time SHORE has received a threeyear accreditation. The following programs/services were
surveyed: Children and Youth Services, Community Housing, Community Integration, Respite Services, Supported
Living, Job Development, Job Supports, Job Site Training,
Vocational Evaluation Services and Organizational Employment Services.
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A strong, well-developed safety program, which is
well known, applied by staff members and supported by
management.
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An internal training program that is extensive and
regularly tracked, and employees are offered opportunities
for outside conferences and education with support from
the organization.
SHORE Seeks Help For Two Capital Campaigns
In addition to the 4123 Capital Campaign, SHORE is seeking help with the funding of two other major undertakings.
SHORE has recently opened a new CILA (Community
Integrated Living Arrangement) in Skokie. This facility
is home to five women with developmental disabilities.
While the major support for the acquisition and remodeling
of the home was made possible by the support of Mr. Jack
Glasser whose daughter is a resident of the home and for
whom the house is named, additional support is needed to
complete the remodeling, which amounts to $150,000.
I/We wish to make a donation to:
4123 Campaign ____________________
Training Center Addition_____________
Laura House_______________________
Amount of Donation: _______________________
Make Checks Payable to SHORE
Visa or MasterCard (Please Circle)
Funds are also needed to help with the costs associated with
constructing the addition to SHORE Training Center, which
is described on the cover of this issue of “SHORElines.” If
you would like to contribute to any of these campaigns,
please use the enclosed contribution form and mail it to
SHORE in the envelope that accompanies this newsletter.
Number: ______________________________
Expiration Date: ________________________
Signature: _____________________________
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Please enclose form in the postage-paid envelope
that is provided with this newsletter.
Thank you!
Reflections of a Capital
Campaign Chair
When I started working on the campaign in April 2005, I
knew I would not be able to raise the money on my own.
I knew that others would have to step up and talk up this
project among their friends. Fortunately for the campaign
and me, several people have stepped up to the plate and
have generated excitement for the project and, equally important, their efforts have brought in contributions. Right
now, SHORE has raised nearly $170,000 for the 4123 Capital Campaign and needs another $330,000.
By: Dan Lloyd
In August, renovations were completed on the new Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Center that is housed in
part of the 4123 Oakton building in Skokie. I went over to
see how they had transformed the space and must say, “I
was impressed.” Talk about space that is totally conducive
to learning, the new renovated 4123 Oakton space is just
that.
My somewhat warped mind is always trying to find new
angles when it comes to raising cash for the campaign.
So when the editor of the newsletter said I could write a
column, I tried to figure out ways readers of “SHORElines” might be able to get involved with the 4123 Capital
Campaign. Here is what I came up with. For a donation of
$250,000, a person would have the right to name the entire
4123 Oakton Building. For a donation of $125,000, a person would have the right to name the section of the building that houses the ECI Program. Those two gifts would
be more than we need to put this capital campaign to bed.
However, here are a few other ways to reach our goal. When
the campaign started, a donor club was established called
the 2413 Club (named after the address of the first school
site). To belong, individuals were asked to donate at least
$5,000, and numerous people and foundations did just that.
Eventually, their names will appear on a plaque that will be
hung somewhere in or on the building. If 66 people reading
this article donated $5,000 each, the campaign would successfully conclude. Otherwise, one last approach would be
to have the 4,400 people who receive SHORE’s newsletter
donate $75 each to the 4123 Capital Campaign.
A week or so after my initial visit to the new site, I had
a chance to go back and see our ECI Coordinator working with a two-year-old boy and his parents. Now, if you
do not like to read things that are mushy and sentimental,
skip to the next paragraph. For months, the coordinator had
been teaching the parents different techniques to strengthen
their son’s muscles so that he could begin to walk. When
I started watching the session, the child was standing up
holding onto a chair and bouncing up and down. He was
smiling as were his parents. All of a sudden, the boy let
go of the chair, turned, and walked five or six steps to his
mother. There was stunned silence and then joyful laughter
and tears from both of the parents.
I have been trying to raise $500,000 for SHORE to buy outright the 4123 Oakton Building. For over 16 months I have
been working on the project and I have had some help, great
help. Yet, to be honest with you, I have felt frustrated sometimes. That is the nature of fundraising. However, when I
saw the two-year-old ECI client take those steps and saw
the reaction of his parents, all of a sudden my enthusiasm
for the project came back. I remembered that the work being done at SHORE is important.
A capital campaign is very goal oriented. It is all about the
money. Let us remember though, the real goal at SHORE
is to ensure that the children and adults participating in
SHORE programs continue to receive quality services so
that they each can experience the most out of their lives.
Tootsie Roll Banks On Sale
SHORE is selling Tootsie Roll Banks as part of its campaign in conjunction with the Knights of
Columbus Tootsie Roll Days, which took place on Friday and Saturday, September 15th and 16th.
SHORE receives significant support from the following chapters: Northbrook, Skokie, Wilmette
and Niles. The Tootsie Roll Banks, sponsored by the Niles Chapter, sell for $2.00 a bank or $48.00
for a case of 24 banks. SHORE receives nearly 50% of the proceeds of the Tootsie Roll Bank sales.
To order a bank or case, please call (847) 982-2030, extension 21 or 25.
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Golf & Tennis Outing a Success for SHORE
Although there were fewer golfers participating in the 2006 Golf Outing than prior years, the event proved to be very successful for SHORE. The 38 golfers and seven tennis players enjoyed cool weather at the Lake Bluff Golf Club. Participants
enjoyed a bag lunch and the use of golf carts along with a delicious buffet dinner at North Shore Lights located in the Hotel
Moraine in Highwood. A record number of sponsors and donations helped the event net over $9,500. Hole–in-one prizes
included: a two-year lease for a 2006 Jeep Wrangler sponsored by Fields Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge of Northfield and $10,000
courtesy of Non-Profit Risk Services. Unfortunately, no golfer was able to achieve the feat.
Thanks to the following
individuals, businesses
and corporations that
contributed to the 2006
Golf Outing by underwriting, sponsoring or
contributing in-kind donations. Please support
them whenever possible.
Underwriters
Mr. Victor R. Fernitz
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Riekse
Sponsors
Mr. Ray Anderson –
Coldwell Banker
Bredemann Ford
Mr. Michael Brennan
Art & Joyce Buehler
Ms. Teri Kaye Conklin – UBS
Mr. John D. Davis, C.P.A.
Mr. John L. Dentzer
Mr. Leo Fenili –
Vertex Corp.
Fields Chrysler,
Jeep & Dodge
Bruce K. Goodman
Company
Mr. Joseph S. Kearney, Jr.
Knight’s Financial
Roundtable
Mr. Jim Moyer – Fields
Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge
Non-Profit Risk Services
Dr. & Mrs. Ramesh Rao
Ms. Debbie Raymer – AIG Valic
Prosource Financial, L.L.C.
Romano Brothers & Co.
SignOne
Trim-Tex, Inc.
Universal Casualty
Company
Van Zelst, Inc.
Ms. Robin Wright
(Above) Michael Prah, Tim
McRaith, Sean Sullivan and
Pat McRaith golfed Fore
SHORE.
(Above) Even a little rain
did not stop (l. to r.) Ray
Prod, Will Banta and Steve Carlson from golfing.
(Right) Representing the
Kiwanis Club of Evanston
at the outing were (l. to r.)
Dean Scane, John Davis,
Dick Fitzgerald and Peter
Gamber.
(Below) Robin Wright, Board
Vice-President, golfed with her
friends (l. to r.) Bill Muenster,
Clifton Merry and Ralph
Westfall.
(Below) Smiling for our
cameraman are (l. to r.)
Richard Thompson, Hal
Bland and Maynard Kagen,
Board Member.
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Prizes were awarded to Robin Wright and Dave Moretti for the Longest Drive, and Kathi Brown and Michael Prah won for
Closest to the Pin. A multi-prize raffle was held after dinner where the very enthusiastic participants won over 20 prizes.
SHORE appreciates the excellent work of the Golf Committee composed of Board Members Charles Cooper, Chairman;
Victor Fernitz; Robin Wright; and Honorary Board Member, Thomas McRaith. The 2007 Golf Outing will be held on Friday, July 20. Details will be available early in 2007.
Contributors
Mr. Charles Cooper
Mr. Maynard Kagen
Mr. David Moretti
Mr. William Muenster
Ms. Margaret J. Muller
Peerless Coffee &
Vending Service Inc.
Mr. Ray Prod
Mr. Richard Thompson
(Above) Pictured are (l.
to r.): Jim Ward, Bob
Christensen, John Pigott
and Gene Jones.
(Above) (Pictured l. to r.):
Phil Gazzolo, Ralph Perlman,
Pete Vassilidas and Louis
Lieberman stopped to have
their picture taken.
(Left) Joseph Conlon,
John Dentzer, Mike
Brennan and Jim Gordon
smile after putting in their
golf balls.
(Below) (Pictured l. to r.):
Dave Moretti, Kathi Brown,
Debora Braun, Director of
SHORE’s Lois Lloyd Center,
and Barry Weinstein enjoyed
golfing together.
(Below) Tom McRaith,
Honorary Board Member;
Bob Karthesier; Charles
Cooper, Board Member;
and Joe Kearney tried
their luck at winning
a free lease of a Jeep
Wrangler for a hole-inone.
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Prizes Provided By
101.9 The Mix
Ars Viva Symphony
Orchestra
Brazzaz The Brazilian
Steakhouse
Chicago Rush
Comfort Inn – Skokie
Mr. Charles Cooper
Crafty Beaver
Don’s Fishmarket
Elly’s Restaurant
Forty One North An
American Grill
Mr. Art Garwin
Ms. Niki Gulley
Harry Caray’s
Restaurant
JP Morgan/Chase
Private Client
Services
K & L Looseleaf, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kurz
Lake Bluff Golf Club
Lanier Worldwide, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Carl
Lieberman
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Lieberman
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McRaith, Jr.
Midpack Corporation
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra
Oscar Isberian Rugs
Walter E. Smithe
Zanies Comedy
Night Club
Annual Meeting Packed with Awards for SHORE
Supporters
en to Sko-Die Inc.
During the year, this
company, which is
an ISO 9000 certified metal stamping manufacturer in
Morton Grove, has
provided excellent
earning opportunities for the entire
Training
Center
with their stacking Gerald Gulley, Executive Director, (r.)
projects. Thank you, stands with Dan Lloyd after he received the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Sko-Die Inc.
SHORE’s 2006 Annual Meeting was held at Don’s Fishmarket on Wednesday, June 28th. Fifty persons attended the
meeting, which featured an annual report on the state of
the corporation by Gerald Gulley, Executive Director, and
a marketing report by Meridith Murray, Vice-President,
along with a nominating committee report by Charles Cooper, Board Member. The highlight of the meeting was the
presentation of awards.
Harold Berg, Board Member, introduced State Representative Louis I. Lang who was recognized for his outstanding work in the State House of Representatives, which
helped achieve a modest grant for the agency along with
advocating for community providers of persons with developmental disabilities. It was the first time
that SHORE has awarded the Legislator of
Year Award to the same person two years in
a row.
The John Hubner Volunteer of the Year
Award was presented to Daniel “Dan”
Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd, son of the late Thomas
and Lois Lloyd, SHORE’s founders, has
been on a mission to do everything within
The Personal Achievement Award was given
his power to obtain the necessary resources
to Carol Hendershot for the outstanding
to improve the quality of life for individuprogress she has made since entering SHORE
als with developmental disabilities that are
Training Center in 1994. Carol has served as
served by SHORE. He is currently heading
a role model to her fellow workers with her
a campaign to help raise funds to offset the
positive attitude. Carol has focused on work
costs of the purchase of the Second Time
and has learned how to answer the phones
Around Re-Sale Shop and new home of the
at the front desk of the center. She has also
Early Childhood Intervention Program site.
made a smooth transition into a group home.
Mr. Lloyd has also spearheaded numerous
Congratulations Carol on your outstanding
Carol Hendershot proudly displays other volunteer projects throughout the years
achievement.
her Personal Achievement Award
for SHORE. He is a most deserving recipient
with
Jennifer
Adams,
Program
of the John Hubner Volunteer of Year Award.
The Community Employer of the Year Award
Manager at SHORE Training
The Award is named in honor of a man who
was presented to Ann O’Brien on behalf of Center.
was an outstanding volunteer and supporter
Jewel Foods in Evanston. Ms. O’Brien is a
of SHORE.
great
supporter
of
A special award was presented to Jack Glasser for his conSHORE and the
tribution of a house in Skokie that now is home to women
trainees who have
with developmental disabilities. The home is known as
been placed at
Laura House, which is named in honor of his daughter
Jewel. She sets
who is one of the residents of the CILA (Community Inhigh standards for
tegrated Living Arrangement). Mr. Glasser also provided
her employees and
funding to remodel the home to make it appropriate and achelps them reach
cessible for occupancy. Thank you, Mr. Glasser, for making
their goals. SHORE
it possible to have this beautiful home that provides a wonappreciates
her
derful residence for the women who live in Laura House.
work and that of
the Jewel staff with
Frank Kaminski, Former Chief of Police of Evanston, was
its trainees.
Nicole Huels, Community Employment
given a special award for his dedication and leadership in
Manager, (r.) and Ann O’Brien from Jewel Foods in Evanston, recipient of the
the community. His encouragement and active involvement
The Customer of the
Community Employer of the Year have helped neighborhood groups in Evanston grow and
Year Award was givAward.
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take a role in improving their community. He has educated
his officers on the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities and has involved them in hands-on activities at the
Lois Lloyd Center and at the police station. SHORE wishes
Chief Kaminski the best of luck as he assumes his new responsibilities at Evanston High School.
Ada Goldstein
Gerald Gulley
Bette Heide
Gladys Horton
Kate Jesko
Lois Kadowski
Carl Lieberman
Darlene Mack
Michael Mack
James McBridge
Darryl Porterfield
Audrey Quaid
Virginia Rosinski
Debbie Shulruf
Joanne Skotticelli
Theresa Trlak
Deborah Walker
Diane Washington
Lisa Wright
A highlight of the Annual Meeting was the recognition of
the staff at SHORE who have been with the agency ten or
more years. Victor Fernitz, Board Treasurer, introduced the
staff to the persons at the meeting.
Susan Arias
Metelva Brown
Margaree Burns
Mary Chandler
Ottis Crudup
Oliver Ellis
Robert Gasquoine
Ada Goldstein Retires
Ada Goldstein, Training Coordinator, retired June 30th
after nearly 24 years at SHORE. She held numerous positions including Developmental Trainer, Evaluator and
Program Manager, and helped develope several manuals
for the agency such as the Universal Precautions and Privacy Policies. During Ada’s tenure as Case Coordinator,
she was a resource for ascertaining information relative to
what was available in the community for individuals with
special needs. She was often the first point of reference for
families with problems or in crisis situations. In 1990, Ada
published a resource directory of human services that were
available and obtainable in the North Shore area.
Ada has established a very close and professional relationship with her fellow workers and has made a difference in
the lives of the clients she has come into contact with over
her long career at SHORE. Many of her clients and family
members that she has helped have kept in touch with her
and let her know how much they appreciated her working
with them.
Ada will pursue her interests in current events, computer
applications, the opera and cultural events. She will always
keep in touch with her friends from SHORE and serve in
some selected volunteer capacity at the agency. Gerald
Gulley, Executive Director of SHORE states, “SHORE
has been fortunate to have such a valuable employee as
Ms. Goldstein and she will be missed greatly.” Everyone at
SHORE wishes Ada well in her retirement.
Ada Goldstein
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Spring Benefit a Big Hit for SHORE
SHORE’s 2006 Spring Benefit, which was on Saturday,
May 6th, at the North Shore Country Club in Glenview,
was a big hit for SHORE. Nearly 200 people enjoyed a
lovely evening that honored Board Member Harold Berg,
and over $43,000 was raised from the event. The Honorable George Van Dusen, Mayor of Skokie, presented
Mr. Berg with the Thomas and Lois Lloyd Humanitarian Award for his 20-plus years of involvement with the
agency. Harold is an active Board Member and has done
countless hours of pro bono legal work on behalf of the
agency. Attendees were in agreement that the speeches
given by Mayor Van Dusen and Harold Berg were both
eloquent and heartfelt.
The evening featured a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres,
dinner, dessert, and a silent and live auction. The silent Pictured: (back row, l. to r.) Harold & Judy Berg, Mayor of Skokie George
auction had nearly 100 items and the new addition of a Van Dusen & wife Susan, and Rabbi Mark Berkson; (front row, l. to r.)
“Collectors Corner,” a collection of vintage items donated Cynthia & Robert Goldstein, Minna & Marvin Einhorn, and Seymour &
to the agency’s re-sale shop, Second Time Around Thrift Barbara Brandin at SHORE’s Spring Benefit.
and Gifts, was well received by the attendees. The live
auction featured trips to Boston, New York, San Francisco
and Sonoma Valley. A painting by Dennis Downes and an autographed, framed jersey of Paul Konerko, first baseman for
the Chicago White Sox, were also highlights in the live auction. Mr. Joel Barry provided the entertainment for the evening
with piano playing during the cocktail hour and singing and piano playing after dinner.
The 2007 Spring Benefit will be on Saturday, April 19th, at the same location and the Honorees are Joe Koenig Senior and
Junior. Please save the date and plan to join us for another fun-filled evening.
Special thanks to the people, businesses and organizations who have donated
merchandise or service to SHORE’s Spring Benefit.
American Theater Company
Apple Tree Theatre
Arlington Park
Ars Viva
Athenaeum Theatre
Bailey’s Restaurant & Bar
Blau, Mr. and Mrs. Joel
Bonefish Grill – Skokie
Bob Chinn’s Crab House
Boguse, Mr. Arthur
Borg, Mr. Marty – TTS Associates,
LLC
Braun, Ms. Debora
Buehler, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Brenda Bendel Limited Day Spa
Brunswick Zone – Niles
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Brauhaus
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Rush
Chicago Wolves Pro Hockey
Comfort Inn & Suites, Skokie
Cutco
Dinorex Indoor Amusement Park
DePaul Blue Demons – Department of
Athletics
Don’s Fish Market Grill & Tavern
Dover Straits
Downes, Mr. Dennis M.
Edible Arrangements
eSkape
Father and Son Restaurants
Firehouse Grill
Forty One North
Giordano Dance Company
Graziano’s Brick Oven Pizza
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Gulley, Ms. Niki
Harry Caray’s Restaurant
Heart N’ Soul Foundation
Hilton Garden Inn – Evanston
JPMorgan Private Client Services
Kane County Cougars Baseball
Karlson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
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Kurz, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Lake Forest Symphony
Late Nite Catechism
Lawrence Essentials
Leading Edge Automotive
Lieberman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Lieberman, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Lifeline Theatre
Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. David
Manning Silverman & Co.
Max and Benny’s
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Monastero’s Ristorante & Banquets
Mosaic Living Center
Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin
Museum of Science and Industry
Next Theatre Company
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra
Northlight Theatre
Northwestern University – Department of Athletics
Oceanique
Old Town School of Folk Music
Oscar Isberian Rugs
Panera Bread
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Pickwick Theatre, Inc.
Put the Nuns in Charge
Rao, Dr. and Mrs. Ramesh
Raven Theatre
Ravinia
Ready, Mr. and Mrs. Ken
Rickey T’s Salon
Rink Side Family Entertainment Center
Ruby Tuesday – Skokie
Schoenberg, Senator Jeffrey M.
Shedd Aquarium, John G.
Six Flags Great America
Soundz Good Chicago
Smart Jewelers
Stuart Rogers Ltd.
Sybaris
Tall Ship Windy
Tastefully Simple – Ms. Adele Green
Teddie Kossof Salon & Spa
Theatre Building Chicago
The Bagel Restaurant & Deli
The Hancock Observatory
The Second City & The Second City,
e.t.c.
The Sporting Signature
The Theatre School - DePaul University
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding
Triton College Cernan Earth and
Space Center
Turtle Wax Car Wash & Auto Appearance Centers
Walter E. Smithe
Williams, Mr. Scott
Wilmette Theatre
Wright, Ms. Robin
Yellow Bird Stationery and Gifts
Key Staff Participate in Safety Program at SHORE
Coordinator
Under the guidance of Debora Braun, Director of the
Lois Lloyd Center, the SHORE Safety Committee meets
quarterly to implement the agency’s safety program. The
purpose of the committee and the program is to provide
the most optimum environment for the health and safety
of the persons served and staff. The committee consists of:
Gerald Gulley, Executive Director; Lisa Wright, Director of SHORE Training Center; Kate Jesko, Director of
SHORE’s Residential Services; Carl Lieberman, Director
of Development; Mike Mack, Plant Manager at SHORE
Training Center; Debbie Shulruf, Program Coordinator for
Adult Services at Lois Lloyd Center; Nadia Diab, Residential Services Coordinator for SHORE’s CILAs; Kirsten
Luna, Program Manager for Supported Living Arrangements and Respite; and Audrey Quaid, SHORE’s Training
The committee discusses safety related issues, reviews
maintenance procedures and policies, reviews incidents
and reports, looks at accessibility at the agency’s facilities
and is responsible for submitting quarterly reports to the
committee chairperson. SHORE’s safety program has been
cited by CARF…The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission as being outstanding.
The Illinois Safety Council at its annual Safety Conference
on May 11th awarded three Safety Awards to SHORE. The
awards were given to the agency for outstanding performance in the areas of transportation, safety awareness, and
safety and health.
SHORE’s Safety Committee (l. to r.): Debbie Shulruf, Program Manger – Adult Services Program; Gerald Gulley, Executive Director;
Nadia Diab, CILA Service Coordinator; Mike Mack, STC Plant Manager; Kate Jesko, Director Residential Services; Debora Braun,
Director of Lois Lloyd Center; Audrey Quaid, Training Coordinator; Kirsten Luna, SLA Program Manager & Respite; Lisa Wright,
STC Director; and Carl Lieberman, Director of Development.
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Picnic with Kiwanis Club of Evanston
The Adult Services Program enjoyed a picnic that was sponsored
by the Kiwanis Club of Evanston
on Tuesday, August 8th. Tables and
chairs were set up outside of the Lois
Lloyd Center, and the weather was
simply delightful. Lunch, served by
the Kiwanis members, included hotdogs, coleslaw, potato chips, soda,
and cookies for dessert. After lunch,
a raffle drawing took place and gift
certificates to McDonald’s were given away. Everyone had a fun afternoon, and special thanks are extended to the Kiwanis Club of Evanston
for making the picnic possible.
Pictured (front, l. to r.): Gerald Gulley, SHORE’s Executive Director; Frank Kaminski, President of
Kiwanis Club; Robert Shonk; Dr. Robert Storm; Marian Kurz; and Peter Gamber. (back l. to. r.): Ron
Killebrew, Henry Funkenbush, Evanston Police Officer Ken Johnson, and Major Alberton Rapley.
SHORE Remembers Two Friends and Supporters
Recently, SHORE lost two ardent supporters and friends
of the agency. Lucy Najarian passed away on June 25th
at the age of 96. She was involved in a variety of projects
for SHORE through the Lakewood League and was very
active to nearly the end of her life. Ms. Najarian was also
a Board Member and an Honorary Board Member. She
helped obtain items for the agency’s Spring Benefit and
always spread the word to her friends and acquaintances
about the good work being accomplished by the agency. A
lady of great energy and enthusiasm, Lucy will be missed
by all who knew her.
Francis Gazzolo, 79, passed away on June 3rd. He was a
Board and Honorary Board Member of SHORE for many
years. Mr. Gazzolo was a very generous supporter of the
agency and played a very active role in supporting the Patricia Lloyd Townhomes where his son Phil is a resident.
On Saturday, August 19th, a barbeque was held at the Patricia Lloyd Townhomes in Evanston to honor the memory of
Francis Gazzolo. The residents, Board Members and staff
participated in the event. A plaque was presented to Phil to
be placed at the Townhomes honoring the support given to
the agency by his late father.
Legislative Update
Thank you to everyone who wrote letters contacting legislators during the past legislative session in Springfield. Unfortunately, the collective efforts of advocates from all over the state were unsuccessful in achieving an increase in funding for
community providers such as SHORE for the new fiscal year beginning July 1st. This means that once again, providers of
service for individuals with developmental disabilities will face rising costs of operating programs without additional funds
from government sources.
Illinois’s Override Session takes place in November after the Fall Elections and represents the next opportunity for the
legislators to “Do the Right Thing” and provide some sorely needed increased funding. A specific request for your help
will be requested in the near future regarding increased funding for the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program,
which provides services to children ages birth to three, and has not had an increase from the state for eight consecutive years.
However, it is not too early to begin contacting State Senators and Representatives regarding this issue.
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SHORE PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
S E COND TI ME A ROUND TH RI F T & GI F T S H OP
loca t ed a t 4123 Oa k t on in Sk ok ie
NE E DS VOLU NTE E RS !
Our store relies on volunteer power! We have been open for
almost 30 years and we continue to flourish. Many of our
volunteers have been with us for many of those years and we
gratefully acknowledge them! However, we must enlist new
faces and talent to carry out our mission...
...TO CONTINUALLY PROVIDE FUNDS TO SHORE.
We are looking for friendly smiles to provide a welcoming
atmosphere to our customers as they browse, drop off
donations and purchase our merchandise.
Our schedule is created monthly, so
you can choose the dates and how often you work.
Business hours are Tuesday—Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2 sales shifts are available:
9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. &/or 1 to 4:15 p.m.
Restocking/cleaning shift:
Mondays 8 a.m.-noon
Call Phyllis Burman, Volunteer Coordinator at 847/291-0231
for complete details. Thank you!
Shop proceeds benefit the over 370 children and
adults with developmental disabilities served
by SHORE’s programs and services.
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Car
Donations
Accepted
If you are thinking of buying a
new car, why not donate your
old car to SHORE? You will
receive tax credit for your donation and SHORE will benefit
too. Vehicles that no longer run
are also acceptable. For more information please contact the Development Department at (847)
982-2030, ext. 21 or 25.
SHORE’s mission is to improve the quality of life for citizens with developmental
disabilities through community integrated
supports and services.
Accredited by
The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission
(CARF)
Certified by
Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (DMHDD)
Illinois Department of Labor
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Illinois Department of Human Services
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
United States Department of Labor
Licensed by
Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois Department of Public Health
Member of
American Association on Mental Retardation
Evanston, Morton Grove and Skokie Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Association of Non-Profit Organizations (IANO)
Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF)
Metro-Chicago Human Services Coalition
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
Evanston Mental Health Board Funded Agency
Entertainment Books For Sale
It’s time to order your 2006-2007 Entertainment Book, which entitles you to enjoy
2 for 1 specials and 50% off at restaurants, hotels and entertainment spots all around
the Chicagoland area. These books are now only $20 (plus $4.00 for shipping), and
SHORE makes a profit off each book sold. Out-of-state books can also be ordered.
Call (847) 982-2030, ext. 21 or 25 to purchase a book. Books are also available for
sale at the Lois Lloyd Center in Evanston and at the Second Time Around Thrift and
Gift Shop in Skokie.
Please make checks payable to SHORE, 4232 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076
I would like ___copy/ies of the following edition/s: ___
North/Northwest ___South/Southwest __West/Central Name______________________________________
Address____________________________________
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Daytime Phone ______________________________ SHORE Community Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency providing educational, vocational and residential services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. SHORE is headquartered at the
Regenstein Administration Center, 4232 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076. Phone: (847) 982-2030.
SHORELines is published two times a year. We are always pleased to add names to our mailing list and
to hear your comments. Please call or write the development office with new names or comments.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
NONPROFIT ORG.
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Springfield, IL
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Community Services, Inc.
Regenstein Center
4232 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076