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2013 Volume 3 fall inside: page 2: Letter from the President and CEO page 4: Participant Theatre Production of Grease Country Charm in the Big City Chicago Cultural Center’s Yates Gallery buzzed with excitement as the “Harvesting the Spirit - Downtown on the Farm 2013” guests kicked up their boots to support Lambs Farm. Over 300 people attended and enjoyed a night full of delicious food, dancing, award presentations and even a special performance by the Lambs Farm choir. page 5: Participants Volunteering in the Community our mission: Helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all. www.lambsfarm.org This evening not only served as a fundraiser, but more importantly gave the guests a glimpse into the lives of the men and women of Lambs Farm. Through special moments during the evening, the vision and mission behind the organization and programs were highlighted. One of these moments occurred when the guests were treated to songs by the Lambs Farm choir. They performed several well-known country songs and Greased Lightning from this year’s Participant Theatre production of Grease. In addition, each year a Participant is honored with the Living Legacy Award at the Annual Benefit. It is bestowed upon someone who encompasses the Co-founders’ beliefs that given the opportunity, people with developmental disabilities can become contributing members of society. Michele Hendrickson was this year’s honoree. She received a crystal paper weight engraved with the Lambs Farm logo and her name. “I felt honored and shocked that they (Continued on page 3) Popcorn Days Volunteers Needed It is that time of year again to be thinking about Popcorn Days! On May 2 and 3, we need your help volunteering in the local communities of Chicagoland to raise money for and bring awareness to Lambs Farm’s programs. Looking for more involvement beyond a volunteer shift? If you are able to recruit and coordinate friends and family for your area and help identify potential volunteer locations, please consider becoming a Popcorn Days Captain with the Development staff available to assist you all along the way. For more information on Popcorn Days or becoming a Captain, please contact Kathy McMeins at 847-990-3749 or kmcmeins@lambsfarm. org. You can also register to volunteer online at www.lambsfarm.org. Volunteers from 2013 Popcorn Days 2 From the President and CEO’s desk... In 2011, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we established the Lambs Farm Living Legacy Award recognizing Participants who embody the vision of our Co-Founders. Among their beliefs was that, given the opportunity, people with developmental disabilities could learn, grow, and become contributing members of society. As a young child, life for Michele Hendrickson was not easy. As she puts it, “Living in a world where people with disabilities are misunderstood and not accepted was a hard pill to swallow, but my parents taught me that giving up was not an option.” They fought for her right to attend Lyons Township High School, and she graduated in 1980. Michele moved to Lambs Farm shortly thereafter. She originally lived in a group home on our campus, and has lived in one of our community homes for many years. Working in our campus businesses, she learned the skills necessary to secure employment in the community. When her job was eliminated in 2012, she returned to work on campus, but hopes to return to a community job when the economy improves. She participates in many Lambs Farm activities, including bowling, bocce ball, and floor hockey, and attends an equineassisted training and therapy class where she also volunteers. Most recently, she demonstrated her formidable acting and singing talents starring as Sandy in Lambs Farm’s 2013 production of “Grease”. One would think her days are very full – and they are. But, Michele always makes time to give something back. Over the years, she regularly volunteered at the Moody Bible Institute, and even enrolled as a student to earn a Certificate in Biblical Studies. She is active in her Church, and serves as a leader in the Young Life Capernaum Program where she helps organize activities and Biblical group discussions for high school students, some of whom are disabled. To her credit, she learned to use buses, trains and taxies that get her where she needs to go. Michele is a happy woman with a passion to help others any way she can. She is proud of her accomplishments and always looking to do more. By anyone’s standards, she certainly far exceeds the personification of a contributing member of society – and someone who regularly puts the needs of others above her own. For the men and women of Lambs Farm, the pursuit of a full life embodies a celebration of who they are, a sincere compassion for others, and the continuous desire to be treated with the respect and dignity they so richly deserve. Michele Hendrickson is a person who makes a significant contribution to her community – a Living Legacy who emulates the vision that our Co-Founders created and fought so hard to achieve. Your support has and will continue to assist us in assuring every possible opportunity for the men and women we serve to broaden their horizons, explore new interests, and continue to grow. It is an investment in the quality of their lives that could, as demonstrated by Michele, reap benefits for many. Sincerely, Dianne M. Yaconetti President and CEO (continued from cover) picked me,” said Michele. “I did not know that I have had that big of an impact.” Michele has held many community jobs throughout her life, and now works at Lambs Farm’s Magnolia Café & Bakery. She also volunteers at Equestrian Connection and Young Life Capernaum, and this year starred as Sandy in our Participant Theatre production of Grease. She is also very involved in her church and has earned a Certificate in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute. “I hope to continue to be a good influence and role model,” Michele stated. Lambs Farm has hosted an Annual Benefit for the past three years, but this year was extra special as it was held in honor of Vince Casanova, a long-time friend and member of the Board of Directors, who passed away in July. Many guests, including friends from the Chicago Tribune where Vince worked for 33 years, attended the event in his memory which added to the warm atmosphere of the evening. “I attended the Lambs Farm Gala with a group of Tribune colleagues, as we all knew how very important the organization was to Vince Casanova,” said Amy Guth. “It was clear through the course of the evening why he loved Lambs Farm so very much and worked so hard to support the organization’s efforts.” Additionally, The Casanova Award was established this year in memory of Vince Casanova whose belief in the mission of Lambs Farm was an inspiration to everyone. Vince’s widow, Nancy and two sons, Tom and Mark, accepted the award. In the future it will be awarded to those with a commitment to the mission of Lambs Farm and who fulfill this commitment in their own way. Following the awards presentations, guests were invited to directly support the lives of Lambs Farm Participants by engaging in a Paddle Raiser. Since Lambs Farm does not receive funding for the Recreation program, this year’s Paddle Raiser served as a way to underwrite the cost of a new Special Olympics Softball team to enrich the lives of our Participants. Due to the overwhelming generosity of the guests over $18,000 was raised for the new Softball team! The evening also boasted a vast array of silent auction items to bid on, a Dredging for Gold station to win a one-ounce gold coin valued at $1,400, a Wine Corral, and several live auction items including a trip to the Orange Bowl. Among all of these exciting opportunities to support Lambs Farm, one stuffed animal stood out in the crowd! For the past three years, a giant stuffed lamb has been a silent auction item that continues to grow in notoriety. Far beyond any other item, the lamb had the most bids and was the best performing auction item for Lambs Farm. Overall, the Harvesting the Spirit evening was a wonderful night full of memories and fun for everyone involved. Thank you to all who attended and helped to support the men and women of Lambs Farm. A special thank you to Arie Zoller, Chairman of the Host Committee, and to our major sponsors- BMO Harris Bank, Chicago Tribune, and Discover Financial Services. Consider a Year End Gift to Lambs Farm The holiday season - and all the planning that comes with it - is upon us. It’s time to make a list of things we need to do and gifts we need to purchase for family and friends. Have you ever made a charitable giving list? Remembering organizations with a year-end donation is a sincere demonstration of your belief in a charity’s mission. Such support is greatly appreciated and makes a tremendous difference to organizations like Lambs Farm. By adding Lambs Farm to your year-end charitable giving list, your generosity will help Lambs Farm continue to provide valuable, life enriching opportunities for the remarkable men and women we serve. Tributes - which make meaningful gifts for the holidays are a wonderful way of remembering someone important to you. So consider honoring a loved one by making a donation to Lambs Farm in their name. For more information on supporting Lambs Farm or to make a tax-deductible year-end contribution, please contact the Development department at 847-990-3709 or visit our website at www.lambsfarm.org to make your secure online donation. See you all next year! 3 Congratulations Grease Cast, Choir & Crew CAST: Andrea Agers Alan Bass Ellyn Burns Laura Collins Sarah DeMoon Michele Hendrickson Marc Henry Ron Kishony Belinda Kotsiopoulos Karyn Krupp Mike Kurschner Gina Mork Dennis Moss Joe Piazza Kathy Pohl Wayne Sima Sari Still Akiko Terao Mary Volz CHOIR: Tom Durbin David Ferguson Ann Fuller Nicki Gras Beverly Handelman Pattie Horgan Laura Katz Sue Koehler Doug Wagner Jane Wagner Sue Wallis CREW: Set Building: Doug Ardito Kelsey Imai Mitchell Koziol David Schwartz Peter Stepien Barb Wittenberg Costumes: Doug Ardito Anne Denton Kelsey Imai Tara Kane Sue Koehler Jessica Peterson Stephanie Scialabba Liz Sprowl 4 The T-Birds performing Greased Lightning Grease is the Word After nine months of eager anticipation, the cast, crew and choir of our Annual Musical Theatre production had the chance to show off their talent and hard work on September 2022. This year’s musical included the largest cast yet for a Lambs Farm production, and as a result the theatre was brimming with fans excited to see their loved ones on stage at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest. Grease was the third production of the Fine Arts program, and according to Co-Directors Susan Hoadley and Janine Neumann, this year attracted the largest audience. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the men and women of Lambs Farm! Not only have the Participants loved being a part of the musicals, their families and friends have also enjoyed cheering them on along the way. Parent Pat Kurschner exclaimed that it makes her very proud to watch her son Mike perform and show his sense of humor. “Mike really puts his best foot forward,” said Pat. “He makes me so proud of all that he has done.” Each year, the theatre productions have offered the Participants a chance to shine and show the community their amazing talents. According to Participant Laura Collins, the productions give her a chance to be “noticed.” For everyone involved, the Participant Theatre productions have been very inspirational! “It is amazing to me what the Participants are able to accomplish when given the opportunity,” said Pat Kurschner. “The Fine Arts program is really a great addition.” Practice for the next musical, Into the Woods, will begin in January! If you would like to volunteer for the upcoming production, please contact Janine or Susan at 847990-3838. “We really want to thank all of the volunteers who dedicated their time to Grease. There is no way we could have done it without them,” exclaimed Susan and Janine. On December 17 at 3pm, the Fine Arts program will be putting on a Holiday Concert. Mark your calendars! Great Gifts for the Holidays Lambs Farm holiday gift catalog season is in full swing! With ten new items added this year including dark chocolate covered espresso beans and handmade oatmeal soaps, you are sure to find a gift for everyone on your list! Participants volunteering at Bernie’s Book Bank Lending a Helping Hand The Co-founders vision of seeing people with developmental disabilities grow into active members of society is continually realized by the men and women of Lambs Farm. From retirement homes to local churches, many Participants are motivated to give back to their community by volunteering their time each week. Several Participants frequently spend time at Winchester House Healthcare and Rehabilitation helping to set up, facilitate and engage in activities with the residents. They provide time, care and support that is much needed and appreciated by the staff and residents. Many Participants also volunteer at their local churches each week as active members of their congregations, and organizations like Equestrian Connection which offers therapeutic horse back riding. Through their hard work, they show everyone that they are not just recipients of services, but are contributors and desire to show the community the same care they receive. Additionally, due to this ongoing interest, our Helping Hands Quest class is offered to the Participants as another easy way to engage in volunteer work around the area each week. For the Fall Quest session, our Participants have volunteered at Bernie’s Book Bank, Northern Illinois Food Bank, The Park at Vernon Hills-Brookdale Senior Living and Feed My Starving Children. “This is my favorite Quest class,” said Participant Marc Nachtman. “I like to get out in the community and help other people.” Uniquely, these opportunities come full circle for us here! Often the Northern Illinois Food Bank provides food for our residences at Lambs Farm and in the community. Due to these donations, our Participants are able to enjoy delicious meals and enhance their daily living skills while preparing the food together with staff. We are so thankful for these contributions! Order your holiday gifts now and have them shipped later! You can order by calling 847.362.4636 to speak to a customer service representative MondaysFridays, 9 am - 5 pm, or order anytime at www.lambsfarm.org. Our assortment of chocolates, cookies and baskets are great gourmet gifts for vendors, business partners, outstanding employees and more, while making a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities. Each product is carefully made, packaged and shipped by the men and women of Lambs Farm. Orders can be customized with your business or greeting cards. Simply send us your gift list when placing your order, and we’ll ensure everyone receives a gift with a personal note from you. Top of the Morning Basket 5 Enjoy Breakfast with Santa To top off the holiday season bring your family to Lambs Farm’s Breakfast with Santa to enjoy a delicious brunch, participate in holiday crafts, and take pictures that will last a lifetime. Seatings are available at 9am, 10:30am and noon on December 14, 21, 22 and at 10:30am and noon on December 15. Call 847-3625050 for reservations. ............................................................. The Magnolia Cafe & Bakery is also offering holiday pies for sale! Just $8 for a delicious pumpkin, apple or cherry pie to bring to one of your holiday parties! Call 847-362-5050 to reserve yours today. 6 BBQ team cooking low and slow to win the Grand Champion title Barn Burner Draws Excitement On October 18 and 19, 54 barbeque teams set up camp in our parking lot to vie for the Grand Champion title and the chance to compete nationally at other Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned events. Our Barn Burner is only one of five BBQ competitions held in Northern Illinois each year. As a result, there has been increasing interest from BBQ teams, judges and the community over the past eight years. Congratulations to the Grand Champion team, The Smoke Hunters, and the Reserve Champion team, Crazy Larry’s BBQ! Thank you to everyone who came out to compete and to support the Lambs Farm programs for people with developmental disabilities. A special thank you to our sponsors Axiom Marketing Inc., Tighthead The Smoke HuntersBrewing Company, Grand Champion Team This year, due to Chiro One Wellness limited space, some teams and Centers, DJ Randy and Dave’s Not judges were put on a wait list Here Band. and unfortunately were not able to claim any spots in the We are looking to expand the weekend competition. While Barn Burner, with a more publicit is unfortunate that not all friendly event and possibly BBQ could participate in the fun, it is for sale next year. Stay tuned! exciting to see the potential for this event! Donor salute: Lambs Farm is grateful for the support we receive from our many friends. Listed below are the names of those especially generous individuals, foundations and corporations whose gifts of $1,000 or more were received from May 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013. $25,000 to $49,999 Helen Brach Foundation Gethsemane United Church of Christ $10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous Mr. Alan G. Barsumian Mrs. Gloria A. Harer KPMG LLP Mrs. Karen Lieberman Dr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Murphy The Edward S. Sprague Foundation Ms. Dianne M. Yaconetti $5,000 to $9,999 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Agers, Jr. Mrs. Catherine Alvary The Braeside Foundation Chicago Tribune Newspaper Dr. Richard Davison and Dr. Lisette Davison Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Lyall Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Sepe Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Jana M. Wacker Walgreens Mr. & Mrs. Willard T. Walker Windward Roofing & Construction $2,500 to $4,999 Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Aspen Barrington Area United Way, Inc. Mr. Jeffery K. Benham BMO Harris Bank Ms. Erin Brennen Conor Commercial Real Estate Discover Financial Services Mr. Ashoke Dutt Ms. Martha Fox Mrs. Fern Frank Mrs. Joan Fuller Ms. Lenore Greenstein and Mr. Kenneth G. Levy Mrs. Diana J. Healy Ms. Laurie Hernandez and Mr. Mark Stavropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Karpek Kroeschell, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Krupp Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Peter Levy Mr. & Mrs. Vern McCain Moraine Township North Shore Antique Dealers Association North Shore Gas Plante Moran Law Office of Earl J. Roloff Mr. Robert N. Savoie Ms. Janet Scarf Mrs. Susan Sprowl Mr. & Mrs. Duf Sundheim The Trustmark Foundation Uline Underwriters Laboratories Mr. & Mrs. Rob Valerious Vernon Township Mr. Scott Verschoor Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wernick Mr. Sheldon O. Zisook $1,000 to $2,499 Alper Services, LLC Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. John Arnold BMO Harris Bank Ms. Doris Brown Mrs. Electra Carlson Dahl & Bonadies, LLC DLA Piper LLP (US) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Earhart Eriksen Armstrong Corporation Ms. Barbara Euman Exclusive Woodworking, Inc. Extended Care Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fick Mr. & Mrs. Rob Figurski Golder Family Foundation Mrs. Joan J. Golder Mr. Andrew F. Gottschalk Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program Mr. & Mrs. William Graves Mr. Warren D. Hanssen Hershman Cohen LLC Mrs. Donna L. Herula Hollister Incorporated Mr. & Mrs. Edmund A. Horsch IBM Employee Services Center Mr. & Mrs. Randall Imai Mr. & Mrs. William R. Jacobs Robert Kapoun Trust Dr. & Mrs. Melvin P. Katz Dr. Yeun S. Kim Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Kishony Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler Kraft Foods Matching Gifts Program Mrs. Eileen Kreiser Mrs. Patricia M. Kurschner Ms. Karen Lieberman Ms. Robin Litzsinger-Kanak Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Lyall, Jr. Madigan Family Foundation Maron Electric Company Ms. Delia E. McVoy Mesirow Financial Morgan Stanley Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Mork Mr. & Mrs. Roderick A. Mundy Mr. Robert Neiman Mr. James W. Norris Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Northrip NuHaus Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Donnell O’Callaghan Mrs. Verlyn J. O’Halloran OrthAssist, LLC. Mr. Chaitanya Patel Ms. Rosalie Piazza Mr. & Mrs. John Piccione Mr. & Mrs. Frederik Pohl Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Pomerance PwC Rapoport Law Offices, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Reilly Mr. James G. Richmond Mrs. Marilyn Rosengarden Mr. & Mrs. Cy Rosengarten Mr. John Salstone Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schuh Schultz & Chez, LLP Mr. & Mrs. William Siebers Mrs. Susan Stein Mr. & Mrs. Phillip L. Stern Stone Real Estate Corporation Stuart Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Sturm Sub-Zero Group Midwest Ms. Dorothy Sully Mr. David F. Sweet Sysco Chicago, Inc. Temco Contracting, LLC Ms. Eiko Terao Mr. & Mrs. Randall Terry Mr. & Mrs. Kent Verner Mr. John Wagener Wanxiang Bannockburn, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Richard Willix Ms. Ruth Wittenberg Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wyllie Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zaun Mrs. Lita Zemel Mr. & Mrs. James P. Zils BEQUEST Mary S. Kaiser Trust Ms. Daisy D. Patt Charitable Trust Tributes and memorials: The decision to honor and remember friends and loved ones with a gift to Lambs Farm is always considered a very special honor to us. Below, we list the names of those individuals who have been honored or remembered with a gift received from May 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013. In Honor Of: Kenneth Alter Betty Arnold Sai Baba Gregg Barbakoff Elizabeth Brake Geoffrey Brown Audrey L. Cantor Annette Cohn Burl Cohn Joan Corn Myron R. Corn Kevin Donohue David Ferguson Martha Fox Alexandra Frank Ellie Frank Fern S. Frank Robert Frank Ann Fuller Jacob Gawron Alexis Gellar Teresa A. Gembolys Brian T. Grady Howie Greenstein Reyna Hill Christina M. Jaggi Roberta Kapoun Melvin P. Katz Jenny Koch Elizabeth Korts Karyn Krupp Theresa Kruse Lambs Farm Lambs Farm Staff Pam Levy Peter Levy Jodye Lieberman Michael Lindquist Jane McNamara Meagher Family Coleen Moyer Greg Moyer Ruth I. Moyer Michael Nathenson Robert Neiman Kim Nowakowski Bob Paley Mark Palmer Joseph Piazza Cy Rosengarten Lolly Rosengarten Wynn A. Rosengarten Betty Ruben Gene Rudd Arnold J. Schneider Rochelle Schneider Rand Schrier Jeffrey Sears Janice E. Small Carol Snyder Pamela A. Sully David Sundheim Frances A. Travaglio U. S. Troops Susan Warso Carol Warso-Snyder Pamela Weber Margie Weiss Frank Wieckowski Michele Wieckowski Joanna Willix Jeff Zemel Lita Zemel Jon Zils Arie Zoller In Memory Of: George Alvary Joyce Anderson Bradley P. Balson Rose Barbera Stanley Bornstein Lorraine Boustead Margaret Brown Karen Buron Vincent Casanova Janice Cascio Amparo Cerbo Angeline Cowen Grace Ehrlich Michael Enriquez Irene Ericson Earnest E. Fair Sr. Casimir Firlit Marie S. Firlit Stephanie Firlit Joseph Fritsch Frank Froncek Irene Froncek Betty Gallagher John Gallagher Anthony M. Giunti Lori Gregg Walter Griffin Irene A. Hajduk Ann M. Hand Harold Haney Dorothy E. Hansen Robert P. Healy Remsen B. Henry Sue High Helen Hilliard Maureen Hobday Trevor L. Hofflander Alice Hurlbutt Gladys Johnsen Gladys Johnson Anthony Juiris Jeanette Juiris Gladys Kaplan Helen Kovacich Samuel O. Lewis Sylvia M. Lopez Geraldine Maether Richard Marriott Stephen J. Mendak Frank Moyer Dorothy Murphy John Murphy Mary O’Connor Robert Ottoson Corinne Owen Helen Palmer Paul Plier Leila Raiff Mabel Ramskill Wirt E. Ramskill Leonardo Ricaborda Soledad Ricaborda Helen Rykowski Jayne Schickedanz Marie Schmidt Helen Schumacher Eva Schwenk Henry Schwenk Ashley Seay Steven Shelley Vlad Shkurkin Bernie Siegel Aniceta Soledad Cirilo Soledad John H. Stocker George M. Sundheim Sally Sundheim William P. Surdenik Beatrice Tarrson Irwin Tarrson Elisa Tavoso Bob Terese Lucy Urich Carole Weber Dvorah Yastrow Edward Yastrow 7 Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Libertyville, IL Permit No. 171 Change service requested Upcoming Events Breakfast with Santa 30th Annual Golf Day December 14, 21 & 22 - 9am, 10:30am & 12pm December 15 - 10:30am & 12pm Lambs Farm Ho Ho Ho! Despite his very busy schedule, Santa is making his annual trek to Lambs Farm to celebrate the holiday. Enjoy a delicious brunch, visit with Santa and participate in several crafts and activities. Brunch is $15.95, $7.95 for children 23 months and younger with activities. Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Thunderhawk Golf Club, Beach Park, IL Mark your calendars to join Lambs Farm on the links for the 30th Annual Golf Day in Memory of Jack Stein For more information, please contact Nikki Bonamarte at 847.990.3733 or neb@ lambsfarm.org. Sixth Annual Popcorn Days Friday, May 2, 2014 Saturday, May 3, 2014 Throughout Chicagoland Volunteers are needed to help collect funds at various intersections and store fronts throughout Chicago and the suburbs. In exchange for donations, volunteers will distribute bags of delicious popcorn generously donated by The Popcorn Factory. To volunteer, or for more information about Popcorn Days, please contact Kathy McMeins or call 847.990.3749. 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 p: 847.362.4636 f: 847.362.0742 www.lambsfarm.org