49th Annual Meeting Director Sederburg, volunteer awards highlight

Summer 2012
Volume 14, Issue 2
2012-2013
Board of Directors
elected at Annual
Meeting
Senior Services Board of
Directors for 2012-13 was approved
at the Annual Meeting. Completing
their terms and leaving the Board
were Karen Fulton, former Board
Chair, and Ron Franklin.
We welcome our new Board
of volunteer leadership:
Laura Davenport
49th Annual Meeting
Director Sederburg, volunteer
awards highlight festivities
The Coover Activity Center at Senior Services of Southwest Michigan
was packed May 24th as supporters, elected officials, staff and volunteers
gathered for the agency’s 49th Annual Meeting. With the theme: Never
Board Chair
Too Old To Play, guests were greeted as they entered the building with
Jeff Cassada
sidewalk chalk decorations and, once inside, with brightly-
1st Vice Chair
Joseph Hawver
colored kites hanging from the rafters, Wii
2nd Vice Chair
bowling projected on a large screen and
Brooks Simpson
some fabulous food courtesy of our catering
Board Treasurer
services.
Kim Bradley
Board Secretary
Keynote speaker Kari Sederburg,
Susan Delsi
Director of the Michigan Office of Services
Mary Doud
to the Aging (OSA), gave her vision of
Jim Faist
changes that will affect services to older
Jeanne Grubb
adults in the coming year, and commended the organization for its leader-
Louis Kynard
ship role in the development and implementation of programs that benefit
Edward Morgan
the elderly and those with disabilities in the community.
Bill Wenger
A highlight of the event
Joel Cooper
was the presentation of annual
Partner Agency Member
awards to volunteers in the
Scott Aldrich
community. This year’s winner
Consumer Member
of the coveted Helen Coover
Michael Wilson
Lifetime Achievement Award
Consumer Member
If you’re interested in
serving as a volunteer
leader for Senior Services,
there are a number of
standing committees,
including Fund Development, Human Resources
and Finance.
Contact Linda Jackson at
LJackson@SeniorServices1.org
or call 382-0515 x162 for more information.
was Art Nichols, RSVP In-Home
Support volunteer and Medicare / Medicaid Counselor.
Art has been a volunteer
with Senior Services for 21
years. He is a financial expert,
OSA Director Sederburg presents Art Nichols with the
Helen Coover Lifetime Achievement Award for 2012.
referral specialist and senior
advocate who helps seniors
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Coover Center Activities
Senior Services of Southwest Michigan
918 Jasper Street / Kalamazoo
Day
Time
Activity
Mondays
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.........Swinging with Susan
Arthritis Exercise
12:30 to 1:30 p.m...........TOPS
3:15 to 4:45 p.m.............Ballroom Dance
___________________________________________
Tuesdays
9:30 to 10:30 a.m...........Time Steppers
9:30 to 11:30 a.m...........Art Class
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.............Helping Hands
(2nd & 4th Tuesday)
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.............Grief Support Group
(Call for dates)
___________________________________________
Wednesdays
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.........Swinging with Susan-Arthritis Exercise
10:30 to Noon................VIP (1st & 3rd Wednesday)
10:30 to 4:00 p.m...........Senior Foot Clinic
(Call to make appointment: 269.344.4410)
11:00 to Noon................Blood Pressure Check (4th Wednesday)
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.............Tai Chi
3:15 to 4:45 p.m.............Ballroom Dance
____________________________________________________________
Thursdays
9:30 to 10:30 a.m...........Time Steppers
12:30 to 4:00 p.m...........Bridge
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.............Coover Dance (2nd Thursday)
____________________________________________________________
Fridays
9:00 to 4:00 p.m.............Massage
(Call to make appointment)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.........Line Dance
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.............Prime Time Players
Coover Center schedule can change without notice. Call ahead to verify information.
Contact Lisa Fuller for inquiries about using the Coover Center at 269.382.0515, ext. 203.
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Message from Dr. Bob Littke, President and CEO
You’re invited to a ‘President’s Luncheon’
When I was a child I recall my parents asking the question
“What is this world coming to?” Currently there are approximately
40 million people aged 65 and over in the United States. That is
almost 13% of our population. By 2030, there will be more than 72
million older persons making up about 20% of the population.
Currently someone turns 50 every 8 seconds. Each year more than
3.5 million baby boomers turn 55 and, by 2012, America’s 50 and
older population will reach 100 million.
What we are rapidly “coming to” is the realization that our
society must adapt in order to meet the population explosion of
older adults. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging: if you
reach 65 you can expect to live almost 19 more years; about 31% of
older persons live alone; and almost a half of a million grandparents have the
primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren.
What is this world coming to? It is quickly coming to the realization what
we here at Senior Services have known for decades - that we must build support systems to meet the needs of this huge influx of older adults. At Senior
Services we are proud of our leadership and innovations, as well as our fifty
Invitation
year history of innovations to meet the growing demands.
For decades our nation has turned to Senior Services to learn about our
innovations, and now I would like to extend the same invitation to you. I would
like to personally invite you to join me at one of our regular President’s
Luncheon’s where I’d be delighted to share with you the full story that has
brought us national attention. These get-togethers are at noon, last an hour
and include lunch. My assistant, Linda Jackson, would be happy to take your
reservation and set up a time for you to attend a session as we look to the
future and prepare for what our community, our nation, and each one of us
“is coming to.”
To attend a President’s Luncheon: contact Linda Jackson at 382-0515, x162
or email her at LJackson@SeniorServices1.org.
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Suzanne Armour receives state’s first-ever
Outstanding Senior Corps Member Award
Suzanne Armour of Kalamazoo, lifelong
the Kellogg Biological Station. Suzanne believes that
volunteer who has served in our Foster Grandparent
in addition to addressing critical community needs,
Program (FGP) for 10 years, received the first-ever
volunteerism is also beneficial to the volunteer,
Outstanding Senior Corps Member Award earlier
citing that she is healthier, happier, and more self-
this Spring on the steps of the Michigan Capitol.
fulfilled than she would be if she did not volunteer.
81 year old Suzanne has averaged 30 hours of ser-
vice per week and has worked with more than 100
ute their time and talents in one of three Senior
More than 10,000 seniors in Michigan contrib-
children.
Corps programs: Foster Grand-
parents, Senior Companions, and
Karen Betley, Project Direc-
tor at Senior Services for FGP,
RSVP-Your Invitation to Volunteer. To
calls Suzanne an excellent Foster
honor their steadfast commitment
Grandparent. “She has great
and dedication to serving others,
success in providing the support
extraordinary Senior Corps members
and guidance needed to help
are recognized with the Outstanding
children improve their academic
Senior Corps Member Award. Given
performance and social interac-
for the first time in 2012, this award
tion with their peers,” Betley said.
honors an individual who has served
“Suzanne has a special knack for
with the Michigan Senior Corps
quickly establishing a mutually
program in the last year and is an
respectful rapport with even the
exceptional example of community
most disruptive children and is
especially adept at working with
Susan Armour at the Capitol with
her Outstanding Senior Corps
Member Award
cognitively challenged children.
service.
For more information regarding
the Kalamazoo Foster Grandparent
The school staff sings her praises at site visits and
Program or to volunteer, please call Karen Betley at
Suzanne has developed a terrific working relation-
(269) 382-0515 x 138.
ship with the classroom teacher, so much so that he
asked her to change schools with him when he took
a new teaching position.”
Her volunteerism didn’t begin with the
Foster Grandparent Program. Over the years she
has served on a variety of organizational boards,
including the Kalamazoo Girl Scouts Association, the
Kalamazoo Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, and
the Community Mental Health Council. Suzanne
has also combined her great love for the environment and botany with service and has led Arbor Day
Personal Care Service
Homemaking / Companionship
Respite Care / Transportation
Private Duty Nursing / Meal Preparation
269
382.0515
programs in the local schools, taught botany classes
in children’s summer programs, and volunteered at
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ESTABLISHED 1963 / YOUR ONE CALL SOLUTION
RSVP – Your Invitation to Volunteer
2011 Impact Summary
Recently RSVP, a program of Senior Services that engages people 55 and better in
volunteer service, released its 2011 Impact Summary. The Summary illustrates how RSVP
fulfills its mission: “To engage volunteers in community service, and provide them with a
high quality experience that will enrich their lives.”
Volunteer satisfaction and good organizational principles are important program ele-
ments; volunteers choose what they would like to do and how much time they have to
give. There are five signature programs that are coordinated by RSVP staff consisting of two
full-time and one part-time employee. ‘Mentor Academic Success’ helps students improve
behaviors and academic success. ‘In-Home Support’ assists seniors
who want to stay in their home for as long as possible. ‘Home Safety
Checks’ alert homeowners to safety issues. ‘Peer Prevention Players’
perform comedic healthy aging skits and ‘Triad’, a safety initiative,
keeps older adults informed of safety concerns.
‘Helping Hands Happy People’ volunteer knitters make baby hats
for newborns, hats scarves and mittens for school children and lap robes and blankets for
nursing home residents. ‘Bulk Mail’ volunteers process mail for local nonprofits. ‘Meals
on Wheels ‘ provides food for homebound seniors, helping them to remain independent
at home, and the ‘Tuesday Toolmen’ help low income older adult homeowners stay safe in
their home. Volunteers can also give their time to 75 Partner Agencies which supervise RSVP
volunteers on site.
Along with volunteer placement, people in the community are kept up to date on pro-
gram accomplishments through: community connections, special events, awards, and volunteer recognition. One memorable highlight in 2011 was RSVP’s Pet Food Drive, a Make A
Difference Day project that netted 6,038 pounds of pet food for Meals on Wheels customers
who have pets. This annual event continues to grow each year, due in part to RSVP’s partnership with Station Cool 101 FM, whose fans from as far away as Alaska, respond to the plea.
In 2011, 519 volunteers served a total of 82,750 hours to 75 nonprofit agencies and pro-
grams in Kalamazoo County. This service equates to $1,803,123.00 worth of service based
on the Independent Sector’s current value of one volunteer hour ($21.79). Volunteer talents
and interests are matched with opportunities in the community. Flexible hours, training, an
open door policy and recognition, all contribute to the fact that 99.7% of volunteers feel that
they make a valuable contribution through their service.
RSVP greatly acknowledges the individuals, organizations and businesses that contribute
to their success: Corporation for National & Community Service, Michigan Office of Services
to the Aging, Greater Kalamazoo United Way, Junior League of Kalamazoo, Mentor Michigan Meijer Mini-Grant, Banfield Charitable Trust, Partner Agencies (in kind), fundraising and
donations.
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2011 Program Impacts
On any given day, Senior
Services touches upwards of
a thousand lives through the
programs and services we offer.
Below is a listing of just what
that meant for 2011.
141,532
Home Delivered Meals
48,688
Friendship Center Meals
27,386
Home Care Hours
410
Waiver Clients Served
2011 Financial Overview
for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2011
Revenue
Program Revenue................................................ $1,791,839
Government........................................................ $8,473,394
Community Donations........................................... $307,579
Greater Kalamazoo United Way............................. $290,188
Investment Income................................................... $96,885
Total Revenue..................................... $10,959,885
Greater Kalamazoo United
Way
3%
Investment Income
1%
Program Revenue
16%
Community Donations
3%
8,450
Community Mental Health
Contacts
164,035
Volunteer Hours
16,550
Information Inquiries
Answered
2,030
MMAP Contacts
2,185
Enrichment Activity
Participants
4,704
Government
77%
Expenses
MI Choice Waiver................................................ $5,886,898
Nutrition Programs.............................................. $2,175,828
In-Home Support Services................................... $1,705,906
Volunteer Opportunities........................................ $530,285
Administrative & Fund Raising............................... $543,281
Total Expenses..................................... $10,842,198
Volunteer Opportunities
5%
In-Home Support Services
16%
Transportation Rides Provided
163
Home Repairs
92
Barrier-Free Renovations
6
Nutrition Programs
20%
Administrative
& Fund Raising
5%
MI Choice Waiver
54%
Financial snapshot
shows fiscal stewardship
The financial overview on the preceding
page illustrates Senior Services’ strong fiscal
position, and highlights our dedication to
being mindful and conservative stewards
of the resources provided us by our many
funders.
With just five percent allocated to
administration and fund raising expenses,
the vast majority of our revenues are spent on
programs and services that have a direct and
meaningful impact on those we serve: older
adults, adults with disabilities and those who
care for them.
Thank you for your support. If you have
any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at
382-0515.
Senior Services
presented its first-ever
President’s Award
in April to The Fountains
at Bronson Place
Residents’ Association
in appreciation of its
$313,000 endowed gift,
held at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
Virginia Jacobowitz, president of the Residents’ Association
recieved the award from Robert Littke, president and CEO of
Senior Services (far right) and Ken Greschak, Director of Business
and Fund Development.
Volunteer Awards
Continued from Page One
navigate the complexities of the Medicare / Medicaid
Assistance Program (MMAP), keeping them up to date with
the ever changing requirements. “We don’t charge anything.
We don’t sell anything. I just love that.” he says.
Joe Timko, Meals on Wheels (MOW) volunteer, received
the ‘Outstanding Community Volunteer Award.’ Joe often
delivers meals 5 days a week and takes new volunteers and
students on his route so they can experience firsthand, the
joys of volunteering. “Riding along with Joe,” said MOW
supervisor, Jessica Ward, “has made me very aware of how
well he is thought of and respected. He has taken a leadership
OSA Director Sederburg presents Joseph Timko (above)
with the Outstanding Community Volunteer Award for
2012. Below, she presents to the Discovery Shop American
Cancer Society volunteers, led by Susan Horne (holding
plaque), the Outstanding Spirit Award for 2012.
Photos by Kalthleen Kelleher.
role in the program, and always goes above and
beyond his duties.”
The ‘Outstanding Spirit Award’ was present-
ed to The American Cancer Society Discovery
Shop Volunteers, lead by volunteer Susan Horne
who has been there from the start, 21 years
ago. Volunteers sort, organize, display and sell
gently-used merchandise to raise money for the
fight against cancer. Volunteers were honored
for giving their time in a way that makes a positive impact on their lives and the lives of many
in the community.
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4th Annual Senior Services Charity
Golf Event raises nearly $9,000
Photo by Kathleen Kelleher
Steve Ellis of Spark
Magazine drives off to
the first tee at the Gull
Lake Country Club.
Many thanks to the sponsors and players who made this year’s golf event a huge
success, held June 11 at the Gull Lake Country Club. Proceeds from this year’s event
will support our Volunteer Services Programs. For a complete listing of sponsors, visit
the Golf link on our website: www.SeniorServices1.org
Our Mission:
To enhance and promote the
independence and well-being
of older adults, adults with
disabilities and those who
care for them.
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Email: info@SeniorServices1.org
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Kalamazoo, MI 49001-2853
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Features: Focus on Volunteers!
President’s Luncheon Invitation, Page 3
2011 Financial Overview Snapshot, Page 6