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North Central Companion
The Official Newsletter for the North Central Region of Canine Companions for Independence®
Autumn 2010 issue: Meet Cardinals’ Pitcher #86, Celebrating 35 Years of Independence, Online Holiday
Shopping, Team Training Yearbook, Puppy Raiser Notes, and Around the Region
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Meet Cardinals’ Pitcher #86
ans Smith first learned about
Canine Companions for
Independence when he was 10
years of age. He grew up in a military
family and moved around the country
quite a bit. Hans was deathly afraid of
being alone. His mother could not even
leave the house for a minute to retrieve
the mail, his sister had to sleep in his
room with him. He and his mother
traveled from Iowa for Team Training.
When Hans returned home with his
Skilled Companion Dog, his sister went
back to sleeping in her own room and
his mom could leave for short periods at
a time. Hans knew that he didn’t need
to be afraid when he was with Dager.
He realized that if anything happened
to him, it would happen to Dager, too.
“Dager probably wouldn’t like that” and
she would be there with him. Hans
noticed that people approached him
differently when he was
with Dager, instead of
other children asking
him what was wrong with him, they
would ask, “how come you have a dog?”
Dager died when Hans was 15 years
old and he wasn’t sure if he wanted to
get another Service Dog. After some
thought, Hans realized the importance
of having an assistance dog and came
to Team Training in 2001. He was
placed with Successor Service Dog
Ryce. During the initial phases of Team
Training, Ryce was not Hans’ first choice
for a new companion. He changed
his mind when Ryce jumped into his
lap when the trainers announced she
was being paired with Hans. “Ryce
is everything I wanted in a Successor
Service Dog, she understands what
I feel and does things for me that I
almost don’t have to ask her to do.”
Hans’ assistance dogs have given him
accountability. “I can’t take care of myself,
but I can make sure that Ryce is taken
care of,” which gives Hans responsibility
he would not otherwise have. Hans is
aware that Dager, and now Ryce, rely on
him for grooming, toileting, veterinary
care and food. In return Ryce is
especially helpful by picking up dropped
items and opening doors for Hans.
Hans is a proud advocate for Canine
Companions for Independence and
does presentations so the public can
see that “people with disabilities are
just normal people.” He speaks about
Cerebral Palsy, which he has had since
birth. Hans says that if it was just him
talking to a group, he would probably
put them to sleep, but because he has
a dog, “the audience stops starring at
you and they actually listen.” Hans
is also affiliated with the Association
for Disabled Virtual Athletes (ADVA).
The work Hans does with ADVA will
ultimately help to provide others in
wheelchairs the ability to feel like they
are physically playing baseball because
the game is so real. PlayStation developed
a character modeled after Hans, #86
the pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Hans plans to graduate from Brigham
Young University-Idaho, in April of
2011 with a Broadcasting and Public
Relations degree. When Hans was asked
what his plans are after graduation, he
said “Oh geez, do you have another two
hours?” Hans wants to get married and
have children, work for a Fortune 500
company, and work in public relations
or for a PR firm, maybe even CCI.
Additionally, Hans has toyed with the
idea of going to law school, but his
ultimate career choice would be as a sports
broadcaster, specifically for baseball.
Canine Companions for Independence
is fortunate to have Hans as a graduate
and friend. If you are ever watching or
playing virtual baseball, be on the lookout
for #86 of the St. Louis Cardinals. He
is quite the player and quite the young
man. If you would like to support future
graduates, please consider a donation to
Canine Companions for Independence.
Donations can be made online at
http://www.cci.org/donate.
Hans Smith with Successor Service Dog Ryce
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A Letter from the
Executive Director...
e things. We provide people
We train man’s best friend to do remarkabl
opportunity for increased
with disabilities a most wonderful gift – the
provide life-long support for
independence and a new best friend. We
follow-ups, consultations
the duration of the graduate team – offering
idual’s needs. There are
and fine-tuning commands to fit each indiv
endeavors.
ral region that contribute to these successful
many factors in place within the North Cent
t the 14-state
nsible for creating CCI awareness throughou
The North Central regional board is respo
increasing in
our annual income budget. The board is
region and helping with fundraising to meet
des different
us facets of the business world which provi
size with its members representing vario
infrastructure
ing retreat in October 2010 provides a solid
perspectives and ideas. Their strategic plann
for 2011 and beyond.
to insure the North Central region’s success
rm office tasks
a definite factor in our success. They perfo
The North Central regional volunteers are
classes for the
lunches during our 2-week Team Training
when employees are on vacation, prepare
associated
ses, raise our CCI puppies and incur the costs
students to help cut their out-of-pocket expen
ands and
to carefully teach the puppies obedience comm
with that process. In addition, they take time
s to learn
t the region, provide presentations for group
manners, participate in fundraisers throughou
for Canine Companions for Independence.
more about CCI and create public awareness
the services
list is constantly growing and the need for
The number of candidates on our waiting
the people who
highly trained assistance dogs at no cost to
we provide is ongoing. We provide these
, we carefully
nce that the economy is gradually recovering
receive them. Although there is some evide
possible. Thank
we will be able to place as many dogs as
evaluate each necessary expenditure so that
also one of the
e Companions for Independence. You are
you for your donations and support of Canin
Companions for
our hope that you will keep Canine
important factors in our success. It is
gift giving time of year.
Independence in mind during the upcoming
tor
Judy Myers, North Central Executive Direc
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Celebrating 35 Years of Independence...the
Party isn’t over yet
There are just a few months left to celebrate Canine Companions’ 35th
Birthday and we want to go out with a bang. If you would like to help
us celebrate, consider throwing a Canine Companions for Independence
Birthday Party in your area with friends or colleagues. Ask guests to bring
a donation to CCI as a birthday present. A party can also be a great way
to share information about CCI with people who do not know about us
and to get people interested in volunteering, donating, and possibly even
planning their own party.
If you are interested in hosting a 35th Birthday Party, please contact
Laurel Marks, Development Director, at lmarks@cci.org or call
(740) 548-4447.
Who knew holiday shopping could be so rewarding?
It’s getting to be that time of year when the malls are packed with holiday shoppers fighting for parking spots and
weaving through jammed aisle ways. If you want to avoid the mess and skip the 20-minute wait at the cash register then please
consider visiting Canine Companions’ online shopping at http://www.shop.cci.org.
This website will link you to hundreds of retailers, including: Target, Macy’s, Best Buy, and many more. Each retailer linked
through the Canine Companions’ online shopping site will donate a percentage of their sales to CCI. Not only do you get to
avoid the crowd, but you can help support our mission while completing your holiday shopping in the comfort of your own
home. It’s as simple as the click of a button.
For other ways to help Canine Companions visit http://www.cci.org.
Estate Planning
Imagine feeling so bad due to your disability that you don’t want to get out of bed, even on the
garden island of Kauai, Hawaii. That is the challenge faced by Maureen (Mo) Nuccio-Hiraga. That
is until she was teamed with Sager, a yellow male labrador-golden cross. “Sager is bringing me
back to life,” says Mo. “The bond is so amazing.” When Mo and Madeleine Hiraga-Nuccio
returned to their home in Kapaa, they talked about their experience during Team Training
and wondered how they could give back to Canine Companions for Sager. Mo and
Madeleine have decided to leave their home on Kauai though their estate plans to
Canine Companions to be used as the organization sees fit. Mo and Madeleine are
excited about their decision and want to share their plan with the Canine Companions
community.
If you would like to learn more about how you might support Canine Companions
through your estate plan, please contact Dave Bonfilio at pginfo@cci.org or at
1-866-224-3647.
“Sager is bringing me back to life.”
—Mo Nuccio-Hiraga, CCI Graduate & Planned Giver
Maureen Nuccio-Hiraga and Service Dog Sager
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Team Training Yearbook
May 2010 Graduates
Team Training
Lunch Providers
May 2010
Mary Freund
Betsy Jones
Kansas City Chapter
Marty Marlatt
Amy McMahill
Jenny Ringo
Sally & Larry Rosine
Virginia Russell
Faith & Skip Walzak
Leslie Young
August 2010
David
Facilitator: Lisa
Skilled Companion Dog Irina II
Columbus, OH
Jean Nakaerts
Marseilles, IL
Ron Gionet*
Service Dog Keanu
Etobicoke, ON
Donna & Neil Strawhorn
Vergas, MN
Mary Jane Kulwicki &
Bonita Cochran
Facility Dog Yogi III
Dayton, OH
Vanessa & Richard League
Peoria, IL
Teresa Keathley
Facility Dog Dorian
Frankfort, IN
Nancy & Marty Smolensky
Buffalo, MN
Bonita Cochran
Bobbe Fulton
Liz Hafner
Judy Jenkins
Wendy Jenkins
Kansas City Chapter
Mary Jane Kulwicki
Karen Pettus
Jenny Ringo
Roxanne Shull
Walzak Family
Leslie Young
Veterinary &
Professional
Support
Best Friends Animal
Clinic
Jodie Miller &
Bev Downing
Facility Dog Hemma III
Lancaster, OH
Diane, Katherine, &
Jeanine Schulz
Antioch, IL
Erin
Facilitator: Kathy
Skilled Companion Dog Kanika
Bloomington, IN
John Connolly
Chicago, IL
Neil Napier
Facility Dog Graham II
Buckhorn, KY
Beth Schroeder
Kalamazoo, MI
Hunter
Facilitator: Barb
Skilled Companion Dog Gilly II
Stewartville, MN
Dee & Tim Appelman
Stevensville, MI
Rex Riggs, D.V.M.
Green Meadows
Veterinary Hospital
Note: Italicized names indicate the puppy raiser of the graduating dog
* Indicates Graduate from the March 2010 Side Placement
Jo Ann Buehner,
D.V.M.
Matt Frost, D.V.M.
Alison Skala, D.V.M.
Danielle Badamine,
D.V.M.
Staff News
MedVet
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Welcome new Kennel Technicians, Nate Price, Samantha Abrams &
Courtney Wilson
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Welcome new Development Associate, Ashley Koehler
Milton Wyman, D.V.M.
Dawn Filko, R.V.T.
Renee Rondeau
Service Dog Dusty IV
Pinckney, MI
Vanessa & Richard League
Peoria, IL
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Team Training Yearbook
August 2010 Graduates
Teri France-Smith
Service Dog Admiral II
Boonville, IN
Stephanie & Andrew
Moore
Neosho, WI
Josiah Lanning
Joseph
Service Dog Charlice
Facilitator: Julie
Columbus, OH
Skilled Companion Dog Inga IV
Lisa, Grace, Andrew & Adam
Pittsburgh, PA
Indianapolis, IN
Donna & Don Sword
Clayton, OH
Ryan
Facilitator: Cheryl
Successor Skilled Companion
Dog Hutch II
Powell, OH
Karen Tyler
Overland Park, KS
Mac
Facilitator: Jill
Skilled Companion Dog
Rosemary III
Marblehead, OH
Diane & Randy Jones
Jones, MI
Amanda Lojeski
Avi Semon
Franksville, WI
Facilitator: Lori Kornblum
Service Dog Helike
Successor Skilled Companion Dog
Alison & David Viemeister
Barnaby II
Janesville, WI
Mequon, WI
Christina & Morgan
Glen Ellyn, IL
David Williams
Service Dog Shawn
Columbus, OH
Ross Correctional Institution
Chillicothe, OH
Note: Italicized names indicate the puppy raiser of the graduating dog
Autumn 2010 Wish List
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Blue Ink Pens
9 X 12 Clasp Envelopes
6X9 Clasp Envelopes
HP 74XL ink Cartridge (for fax machine)
Post-It Notes
Manila File Folders 1/3 cut
Colored Copy Paper
High-efficiency (HE) laundry detergent
Liquid dishwasher detergent
1-in. three ring binders, blue
Expo dry erase markers
Recordable DVD’s (DVD-R)
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Supplies for New Graduates:
• Dog shampoo (12 oz. bottles)
• Miller Forge nail trimmers (large size)
• Slicker brushes
• Shedding blades
• Collapsible water bowls
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North Central Region Staff would like to thank all the Volunteer Puppy Raisers who
have recently turned puppies in for professional training:
MAY 2010 PUPPY TURN-INS
AUGUST 2010 PUPPY TURN-INS
ADELAIDE II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Vanessa & Richard League, Peoria, IL
ANTONIO II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Stacy Combs, Lincoln, NE
BONNIE IV; Repeat Puppy Raisers Esther & Bud Brown, Vandalia, OH
BRETT II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Brandt Carter & Steven Pearson, Indianapolis, IN
DONNER; Repeat Puppy Raiser Sally Thompson Rosine, Leawood, KS
DREAMER; Repeat Puppy Raisers Jerri & Jerry Amos, Clayton, OH
EMELIA II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Elizabeth Hager, Hilliard, OH
ERWIN II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Joann Kuebrich, Jerseyville, IL
GARRISON; Repeat Puppy Raisers Louise & Robert Kenny, Deerfield, IL
GEORGE IV; Repeat Puppy Raisers Connie & Bob Runk, Gambier, OH
IDGIE II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Sally Moore, Columbus, OH
ILENE; Repeat Puppy Raiser Leslie Young, Westerville, OH
INDIANA III; Repeat Puppy Raiser Betsy Jones, Delaware, OH
JACO; Repeat Puppy Raisers Diane Burns & Tony Sprout, Lowellville, OH
JONA; Repeat Puppy Raisers Faith & Skip Walzak, Sunbury, OH
KARDI; Repeat Puppy Raisers Jodie & Floyd Hanson, Saint Cloud, MN
KASS; Repeat Puppy Raisers Krista & Morgan, Delaware, OH
MAMBO; New Puppy Raiser Jim Litchfield, Lake Forest, IL
MAURA; Repeat Puppy Raiser Donna Violet, Sunbury, OH
MAVIS; Repeat Puppy Raisers Suzanne & Steve Treudt, West Chicago, IL
MICA; Repeat Puppy Raisers Susan & Pete Leroy, Prior Lake, MN
RELDON; Repeat Puppy Raiser Fred Duy, Columbus, OH
RIGBY II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Charon Fisher, Kansas City, MO
RONA III; Repeat Puppy Raiser Sandy Groff, Overland Park, KS
SALVADOR; Repeat Puppy Raiser Ruby Donovan, Elroy, WI
SANTIAGO; New Puppy Raisers Linda Charles & Debbie Sloan, Kansas City, MO
AMALEE; Repeat Puppy Raiser Karen Lynn Steele, Indianapolis, IN
ARLINGTON; Repeat Puppy Raiser Deb Locander, Rogers, AR
BERI III; New Puppy Raiser Nicole Lavarier, Plano, IL
BLAKELEE; New Puppy Raisers Jackie & David Wibright, Mount Prospect, IL
BUTLER; Repeat Puppy Raisers Patricia & Madison Warren, Stevensville, MI
CLAY III; Repeat Puppy Raisers Nannette & Nathan Kinney, Fishers, IN
CREEK II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Nancee, Andrew & Alexander, Fishers, IN
FLASH II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Jane & Dan Barber, Libertyville, IL
GERIK; Repeat Puppy Raiser Lauri Guckenberger, Xenia, OH
GUSTAF; Repeat Puppy Raiser Marty Marlatt, Columbus, OH
JESSE; Repeat Puppy Raisers Judy & John Resop, Fond Du Lac, WI
LILLITH II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Wade Kammin, Springfield, IL
LOUIE III; Repeat Puppy Raisers Becky & Peter Q ualy, New Palestine, IN
MELIA; Repeat Puppy Raisers Julia Havey & Fran Vlasses, Downers Grove, IL
MOOSE II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Kim & Samantha Mccrary, Waldron, IN
NEWBURY; Repeat Puppy Raisers Dyan & Stephen Moore, Holland, MI
NORRIS; Repeat Puppy Raisers Pam, Shannon, Lauren & Dennis,
Powell, OH
PALOMA II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Pam Chelf, Indianapolis, IN
PHILBRICK; Repeat Puppy Raisers Linda & Jeff Saunders, Pittsboro, IN
SOLOMAN; Repeat Puppy Raiser Chris Iams, Westerville, OH
SPICE; Repeat Puppy Raiser Tara Newman, St. Joseph, MI
TAJ II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Carolyn Hrach, Pittsburgh, PA
TEVA; Repeat Puppy Raisers Lisa & Harold O’Connell, New Lebanon, OH
TINGA; New Puppy Raiser Lisa Goeke, Racine, WI
TURBO III; Repeat Puppy Raiser Jennifer Wells Kenosha, WI
ZADIE II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Jeanette & Tera Jurrens, Marysville, OH
ZELLER; New Puppy Raiser Sharon Sipp, Galva, IL
Recent Puppy Raiser Placements
ANSEL III; New Puppy Raisers Debra & Mark Sellers, Council Grove, KS
BALU; New Puppy Raisers Debi & Jillayne Beal, Bloomington, MN
BOISE; New Puppy Raiser Karen Schmitt, Waterloo, IA
BULLET; Repeat Puppy Raisers Jerri & Jerry Amos, Clayton, OH
CAMERON V; Repeat Puppy Raisers Fran & Peter Vlasses, Glen Ellyn, IL
CARTER II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Pam & Michael Wright, Blue Springs, MO
CELIA II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Ruth Ann & David Smith, Nauvoo, IL
CHANLER; New Puppy Raiser Russ Ridgeway, Reynoldsburg, OH
CHLOE III; Repeat Puppy Raiser Charon Fisher, Kansas City, MO
DASH II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Sandra & James Globa, Erie, PA
DEMBRE; New Puppy Raisers Heather & Elijah, Centerburg, OH
DIETZER; Repeat Puppy Raisers Jane & Dan Barber, Libertyville, IL
DOZER; Repeat Puppy Raisers Dyan & Stephen Moore, Holland, MI
EINSTEIN II; New Puppy Raisers Cathy & James Steiner, Palatime, IL
EXCEL; Repeat Puppy Raiser Linda Thurston, Elida, OH
FELIPE; Repeat Puppy Raiser Sharon Sipp, Galva, IL
FUNSTON; New Puppy Raisers Joan & Lilyanne, Upper Arlington, OH
GALLAGHER III; Repeat Puppy Raiser Pam Chelf, Indianapolis, IN
GENE II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Linda & Jeff Saunders, Pittsboro, IN
HANNEKE; New Puppy Raiser Jeanne Peterson, Mukwonago, WI
HARTMANN; Repeat Puppy Raiser Leslie Young, Westerville, OH
HEINZ II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Pam, Shannon, Lauren, & Dennis, Powell, OH
HENRY IV; Repeat Puppy Raisers Lisa, Grace, Andrew & Adam, Indianapolis, IN
HOLLEN II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Elaine Eskay-Zins, Powell, OH
HOLLY V; Repeat Puppy Raiser Karen Lynn Steele, Indianapolis, OH
JAMES II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Susan & Pete Leroy, Prior Lake, MN
JONES II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Betsy Jones, Delaware, OH
JUANITA; New Puppy Raiser Sara Stahler, Bellefontaine, OH
JUJU; New Puppy Raisers Gail & Farley Reynolds, Ann Arbor, MI
JULEY; Repeat Puppy Raisers Esther & Bud Brown, Vandalia, OH
KIMBALL II; New Puppy Raiser Joan Folvi, Westerville, OH
KIRBY VI; New Puppy Raiser Marina Studt, Plymouth, IN
LANCELOT II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Nancy & Felix Chu, Macomb, IL
LASSITER; Repeat Puppy Raiser Sandy Groff, Overland Park, KS
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LATTE; Repeat Puppy Raisers Judy & John Resop, Fond Du Lac, WI
LEW III; New Puppy Raiser Michael Musiak, Export, PA
MALONE; Repeat Puppy Raisers Mary & Scott Rupert & Jessica, Beaver Creek, OH
MAVERICk II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Cathy Clark, Yorkville, OH
MERCURY; New Puppy Raiser Corrine Worzalla, Indianapolis, IN
MOJO II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Marty Marlatt, Columbus, OH
NASH II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Ross Correctional Institution, Chillicothe, OH
NEEVES; Repeat Puppy Raisers Beth & Randy Schroeder, Kalamazoo, MI
NEWLY; Repeat Puppy Raiser Vicki Simons, Bristolville, OH
NILES IV; Repeat Puppy Raisers Connie & Bob Runk, Gambier, OH
OJO; Repeat Puppy Raiser Stacy Combs, Lincoln, NE
OLTMAN; New Puppy Raisers Vicki & Jim Heckman, Fort Wayne, IN
OSWALD II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Tanya Dedyo & Erin, Columbus, OH
OZZY; Repeat Puppy Raisers Vanessa & Richard League, Peoria, IL
PASCAL II; New Puppy Raiser Judy Beetem, New Concord, OH
PLUTO II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Deb Locander, Rogers, AR
PRIMO III; Repeat Puppy Raisers Dianne & John Bittikofer, Huntingdon, PA
PUTNAM III; Repeat Puppy Raiser Sally Thompson Rosine, Leawood, KS
RAJ II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Debbie Sloan, Kansas City, MO
RANGER III; Repeat Puppy Raisers Carol & Don Sepeta, Richland, MI
RED; New Puppy Raiser Leighan Daristotle Hale, Eaton, OH
SCHULZ II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Vanessa & Richard League, Peoria, IL
SLY; Repeat Puppy Raiser Wade Kammin, Springfield, IL
SURI II; Repeat Puppy Raisers Christina & Morgan, Glen Ellyn, IL
SYDNEY II; Repeat Puppy Raiser Joann Kuebrich Jerseyville, IL
TAMALI; Repeat Puppy Raisers Cheri & Larry Stratton, Richland, MI
TESLA; Repeat Puppy Raiser Diane Jones, Jones, MI
TIGGER; Repeat Puppy Raiser Fred Duy Columbus, OH
TOSCA II; New Puppy Raiser Daryn Violet, Sunbury, OH
TWILIGHT II; New Puppy Raiser Erin Rachford, Springfield, IL
WELSH II; New Puppy Raiser David Norris, Fishers, IN
WOLFGANG; Repeat Puppy Raisers Nancee, Andrew, & Alexander, Fishers, IN
YAHOO; New Puppy Raiser Cathleen Santiago, Arlington Heights, IL
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Volunteer Updates
In June, North Central Region’s Executive Director, Judy Myers and NCR’s Volunteer
Coordinator, Jean Henry, went to Omaha to attend a three-day international
convention with the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). Judy met with
several chapter directors to discuss their support for CCI. Judy and Jean also staffed
a warmly received CCI information table at the convention. GFWC comprises of
local women’s clubs from around the country and throughout the world, all united
by a dedication to community improvement through volunteer service. CCI is
fortunate to be one of the organizations that GFWC supports. Since GFWC groups
are all over the country, try contacting a local GFWC Chapter and volunteer to do a
presentation at one of their chapter meetings. You never know what doors will open!
All the North Central Region volunteer chapters and groups have been busy over the
summer. Some of the summer events are listed below. As you read about the various
types of things our volunteers are doing, we would like to challenge you to try some
of these ideas in your respective areas. If some of these fundraising ideas appeal to
you and you would like more details, please contact Jean Henry at jhenry@cci.org.
Chicago Volunteer Group: Day at the Races fundraiser – this year donations
totaled almost $40,000 • Grand Valley State University’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity’s
annual bike trip around Lake Michigan fundraiser. They donated $12,000 • CCI
display unit at local libraries • 2010 Boy Scout-A-Rama Convention information
booth • Schaumburg Flyers baseball game fundraiser • Vernon Hills Interact
Club Volunteers meet with high school service group students • Barkapaloozas,
Dog-Toberfests, Woofstocks, FidoFests, etc.
Central Indiana Chapter (Indianapolis area): 30th Annual ERMCO Charity Golf
Outing fundraiser. ERMCO presented CCI volunteers, Pam Chelf and Dan O’Brien
with a $7,500 check • Mother’s Day Tea Party fundraiser • CCI 35th Birthday Party
fundraiser • Reading hours at libraries
Michigan Group: Canine Companions DogFest with Snoopy & Friends fundraiser
• Bass Fishing Tournament fundraiser • Build-A-Scarecrow fundraiser • Shamrock
Hills Golf Outing fundraiser • Sam’s Club Health and Safety Event fundraiser
Minneapolis/St. Paul Group: Fundraiser with hot dog and brat grilling at Cub
Food stores.
Kansas City Chapter: Sonic Restaurant Car Hop fundraiser • Central Missouri
Veterinary Conference • Challenge Air fundraiser • 35th Birthday Party fundraiser at
local grocery store • Applebees’ & Culver fundraisers: restaurants share a % of meals
sold with CCI.
Central Ohio Volunteer Group (Columbus & Delaware areas): Canine
Companions DogFest with Snoopy & Friends fundraiser • Mitzvah Mall fundraiser
• Big Walnut/Sunbury Chamber of Commerce Open House • Ohio State University
Veterinary School fundraiser • Champion Feed Store Open House • Motorcycle Poker
Ride fundraiser • Veterans’ Awareness event at Kings Island Amusement Park • Proctor
and Gamble – Take Your Pet to Work Day • Aullwood Apple Fest information booth
Cleveland Volunteer Group: “Woofstock” fundraiser at Grateful Dog Bakery •
“Pawfest” fundraiser
Penn-Ohio Group: Blessing of the Pets event • Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade
AROUND THE REGION
NCR Chapters and Groups
Central Indiana Chapter
Dan O’Brien
(317) 251-8813
www.cci-indy.org
Kasas City Chapter
Karen Tyler
kcchapter@puppyraisers.us
Central Ohio Volunteer Group
Jean Henry, NCR Volunteer Coordinator
(740) 548-4447
jhenry@cci.org
Chicago Volunteer Group
Debra Locander, NCR Development
Associate
(479) 372-4549
dlocander@cci.org
Cleveland Volunteer Group
Jackie Stanton
STNT214@aol.com
Michigan Volunteer Group
Fay Sneddon
(734) 341-7565
lilly3212002@yahoo.com
Minneapolis/St. Paul Volunteer Group
Jodi & Mark Laubersheimer
(763) 427-2200
mark@fastpcpros.com
Penn-Ohio Volunteer Group
Pam & Ken Turner
(724) 758-4504
info@turnerfh.com
Rocky River Valley Volunteer Group
Cari Berg
(815) 997-3118
dcberg1@verizon.net
Wisconsin Volunteer Group
Dawn Vollbrecht
(920) 779-0425
wisconsincci-dogs@yahoo.com
For more information on events in your
area and how you can help, please
contact these chapter and group
leaders.
• Demonstrations at rehabilitation centers • Dog Spa Weekend fundraiser
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U.S. Postage
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Delaware, OH 43015
Permit No. 4989
North Central Board of Directors
Members
Todd Bailey
Jeanetta Darno
John Elliott
Jeff Greene
Carolyn Hrach
Alice Ingram
Nancy Riggs
Rex Riggs, DVM
Peter Schwab
North Central Office
Address Service Requested
North Central Regional Center
4989 State Route 37 East,
Delaware, OH 43015-9682
(740) 548-4447 Voice/TTY
(740) 363-0555 Fax
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Other Office Locations
National Headquarters
Northwest Regional Center
2965 Dutton Avenue, PO Box 446
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
(707) 577-1700 Voice (707) 577-1756 TTY
Northeast Regional Center
286 Middle Island Road,
Medford, NY 11763-1521
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Special thanks to Huntington Bank for
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North Central Companion is published two times a year for
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February 2011 Graduation
Dublin Recreation Center, Dublin, OH
Abbey Theatre, 2:00pm
Check website for updates:
http://www.cci.org/northcentral/
HollyFest
Hilliard-Davidson High School, Hilliard, Ohio
Contact Jean Henry for more infomation
jhenry@cci.org or (740) 548-4447
2011 Graduation Dates
Locations & Times TBA
Friday, May 13, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
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Check website for updates:
http://www.cci.org/northcentral/
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