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February 2018 News and Updates

2018 Rose Sale Volunteers Needed

It’s that time again to start planning our 2018 Rose Sale, February 19th - March 30th, 2018. We hope that you will show your support by being a Rose Sale Captain this year. We greatly appreciate all that you do for The Arc Mower County.

If you are available to join us this year, please let us know. You can stop into The Arc office, Monday through Thursday from 9:00-4:00, or we can deliver the packets to you anytime. Packets will be available February 12, 2018. Thank you!

Rose Sale Captain Duties:

Hang up posters with order forms at your work, church, schools, gas stations, restaurants, local businesses, etc.
At your work – coordinate a rose sale! You can sell roses by emailing your
co-workers and encouraging them to order. We can deliver your entire rose order to your office, business, church, etc.
Ask your friends, neighbors and family to order roses.
Turn in your orders and money by Friday, March 30, 2018.

23rd Annual Rose Sale

Sale Dates: February 19 - March 30, 2018
Pick-Up and Delivery Day: Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Let someone know that you care and support the work of The Arc Mower County by supporting our 23rd Annual Rose Sale.

Where Promise Lives, Hope Blossoms!

All proceeds from The Arc’s Rose Sale benefit children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Autism and Epilepsy. One in ten families has a member with a disability. Your participation in Arc’s Rose Sale provides critical funding for programs and services.

We need your help?

Any level of support is appreciated. Here are a few suggestions:

At your work – coordinate a rose sale! You can pre-sell roses by emailing your co-workers and encouraging them to order. Call The Arc with a group rose order and the roses can be delivered to your office!
In your neighborhood – ask your neighbors, friends and family to order roses.
Brighten someone’s day – order roses to give to your customers or employees to show how much you appreciate them.
Volunteer - Rose Sale coordinators are needed throughout Austin and the surrounding communities to coordinate rose sales at local churches, businesses, etc.
In School - School groups can sell individual roses to support their peers that attend activities.
Volunteers are needed to help with pick-up and delivery day on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Register to volunteer at http://bit.ly/2zSyB9b.
Order forms will be available at http://www.thearcmc.org/rose-sale.

Help Support People First Aktion Club with Delicious Food from Schwan’s

People First Aktion Club will earn up to 40% cash back with every purchase.

Supporters can shop online from over 300 high-quality, family pleasing foods that are flash-frozen and delivered to your door. No subscriptions. Order at your convenience.

Visit www.thearcmc.org/people-first-aktion-club-schwans-fundraiser to place your order.

Save The Date
Mark Your Calendars

66th Annual Membership
Celebration and Awards
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Learn more at http://www.thearcmc.org/annual-membership-celebration-and-awards!

Volunteers Matter
at The Arc

If you are interested in volunteering, please email office@thearcmc.org
or call 507-433-8994 or visit
http://www.thearcmc.org/volunteer
for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities:

February 2018:

2/4/2018, 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, Super Bowl LII (52) Party
2/6/2018, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Creative Arts: Button Heart Wall Hanging
2/9/2018, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Sweetheart Dance
2/12/2018, 1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Newsletter Folding And Assembly
2/13/2018, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Bingo
2/20/2018, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Valentine’s Party

Thank you for your support!

The Arc Mower County gratefully acknowledges the following people, businesses and organizations who have made recent financial or in-kind contributions as well as new members, renewing members and volunteers: January 1-31, 2018:

Donations:

Dennis and Kathleen Huffman
Ardis Jensen
Kristina Huffman
Younkers Community Day, The Bon Ton Stores
Cardinal of Minnesota
Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services

Members:

Don, Marlene and Mike Fox
Jim Sikkink
Daniel Lukes
Mike Lenoch

Volunteers:

Aubrey Birk
Margaret (Margo) Bissen
Amy Blackstad
Jennifer Douty
John Gray
Axel Gumbel
Clara (Angel) Horvat
Susan Huffman
Heidi Jensen
Sarah Jensen
Emily Johnson
Steven Mallan
Kelly May
Heidi Portz
Roy Rolfson
Jenny Spear
Crystal Steinbach
Michele Tate
Laura Tjomsland
Stephanie Wagner

We strive for excellence in our record keeping of each donor, member and volunteer. Please feel free to contact us if you notice an error in this list by calling The Arc Mower County at (507) 433-8994 or via email at office@thearcmc.org. We welcome and appreciate your feedback.

Jeremy Johnson - February 2
Allison Kumm - February 5
Josh Dibble - February 8
Pam Majerus - February 8
Laura Tjomsland - February 12
Erin Bank - February 13
Margaret (Margo) Bissen -
February 18
Richard Heimer - February 20
Loren (Lonnie) Wiborg - February 20
Sheldon Davis - February 24
Mike Swenson - February 24
Wayne Andree - February 26
Axel Gumbel - February 27
Ronald Smythe - February 27

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Wish List

Disability Awareness Night

Austin Bruins vs. Brookings Blizzard
Riverside Arena
Friday, March 9th, 2018 at 7:05 PM

50/50 Raffle
Drawing for a Charcoal Grill and Accessories
Information Table
Reduced fee tickets available to the first 50 people ($8.00 Adults and $5.00 Students) Contact The Arc office.

Visions Newsletter

The Visions Newsletter will be mailed to all members, supporters, volunteers, as well as, businesses and organizations and you can also view and/or download the newsletter at http://www.thearcmc.org/visions-newsletter-and-activity-guide.

Spring 2018
Activity Guide

You can view and/or download the activity guide at http://www.thearcmc.org/visions-newsletter-and-activity-guide. You can also pick up a copy at the The Arc Mower County office, the Austin Public Library or the Austin Park and Recreation office. The activity guide will be emailed to all members and will no longer be mailed beginning with the Winter 2017-2018 activity guide.