66th Annual Membership
Celebration and Awards

Tuesday, May 15, 2018
6:30pm-8:00pm | FREE

Featuring:

Report from the Executive Director
Finance Report
Awards Presentation
"A Look Back" Slide Show
Light refreshments will be served
Discussion on State Reorganization and By-Law changes.

This meeting is open to all members, donors, volunteers and supporters of The Arc.

RSVP by Monday, May 14, 2018 by contacting
The Arc Mower County at 507-433-8994 or office@thearcmc.org.

SURVEYS

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2018 Member Survey
This survey can be completed by anyone using our programming, support staff, family members and community members. The Arc Mower County is committed to providing excellence in service and exceeding your expectations. To continue our quest to serve you with the highest level of excellence, we ask that you fill out the following brief survey designed to gather your honest and candid feedback about programs at The Arc. Your thoughtful responses will help us monitor and adjust our program services to ensure we meet your needs. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We value your relationship with us!
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Thank you for your support of The Arc Mower County's 23rd Annual Rose Sale! Whether you purchased roses for yourself or for a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague, please know that your support of this fundraiser is greatly appreciated!

The Arc Mower County sold 410 dozen roses in 2018.
That is an increase of 30 dozen roses from 2017.

THANK YOU * THANK YOU * THANK YOU * THANK YOU * THANK YOU

Board of Directors Job Description and Expectations

Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of The Arc Mower County; to support the organization’s mission and needs.

Mission: The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Major responsibilities:

Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
Organizational leadership and advisement
Organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees
Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
Oversight of program planning goals and evaluation
Review of organizational and programmatic reports
Annually review the performance of the board
Promotion of the organization
Fundraising and outreach
Assist in recruiting Board and other talent for whatever volunteer assignments are needed

Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of The Arc Mower County. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the community.

Length of term: Membership on the Board of Directors shall be served in two (2) year terms. Individual members may serve four (4) consecutive terms for a total of eight (8) years at a time. Individual members may reapply for Board status after two (2) year hiatus.

Meetings and time commitment:

The board of directors currently meets on the fourth Monday of the month, 530-6:30pm at The Arc Mower County office, 401 2^nd Ave NE, Austin, MN.
Committees of the board meet an average of four times per year, pending their respective work agenda.
Board members are asked to attend at least two special events or meetings per year, as they are determined.

Expectations of board members:

Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able.
Participate on a standing committee of the board.
Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by The Arc Mower County’s mission, objectives, and programs.
Help communicate and promote our mission and programs to the community.
Become familiar with The Arc Mower County’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
Understand the policies and procedures of The Arc Mower County.
Financially support The Arc Mower County in a manner commensurate with one’s ability.
Volunteer at activities and fundraisers that are sponsored by The Arc Mower County

If you are interested in being on the The Arc Mower County’s Board of Directors or have more questions, please contact Dawn Helgeson at 507-433-8994, Ext 101 or dawn@thearcmc.org.

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: April 1 - 30, 2018:

Donations:

Austin Area Foundation - Qual Family Fund
Jim and Marilyn Severtson
Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services
Deer Creek Speedway
Cardinal of Minnesota
Echo Lanes and Community Charities of Minnesota
Sarah Salisbury

Members:

Connie Louden

Volunteers:

Mary Anderley
Jeff Baldus
Tracey Beaver
Margo Bissen
Tessa Bucknell
Jennifer Douty
Sue Friedman
John Gray
Axel Gumbel
Nicole Hultgren
Debi Iverson
Michelle Jensen
Barb Keist
Monica Lukes
Roger Mallan
Steven Mallan
Debbie Miller
Gary Palubicki
Roy Rolfson
Wendy Rolfson
Staci Rugg
Crystal Steinbach
Michele Tate
Laura Tjomsland
Stephanie Wagner
April Wireman

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.

Courtney Karnes … May 6
Dawn Helgeson … May 8
Chad Johnson … May 13
Clara (Angel) Horvat … May 13
Deanna Kleinschmidt … May 13
Darla Haines … May 22
Gene Lee … May 23

Dwayne Weis … May 24

Tickets go on-sale on
August 15, 2018 at 9:00 am.

Volunteers Matter
at The Arc

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

Volunteer Opportunities:

May 2018:

05/01/18, 06:00 PM-07:30 PM, Ice Cream Social and Summer Activity Guide Kick-Off
05/02/18, 03:15 PM-04:45 PM, Engineer-It 4-H Adventure Club
05/03/18, 06:00 PM-07:30 PM, Bingo
05/05/18, 12:00 PM-02:00 PM, "A Night To Remember" Spring Formal/Prom Set-Up and Decorate
05/05/18, 04:00 PM-08:00 PM, "A Night To Remember" Spring Formal/Prom Dinner and Dance
05/08/18, 06:00 PM-07:00 PM, Creative Arts: Ice Dye Shirts
05/09/18, 03:15 PM-04:45 PM, Engineer-It 4-H Adventure Club
05/1218, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Spring Cleaning Day Register at www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084aa8a828abf58-spring1
05/14/18, 01:30 PM-03:30 PM, Newsletter Folding And Assembly
05/16/18, 03:15 PM-04:45 PM, Engineer-It 4-H Adventure Club
05/17/18, 06:00 PM-07:30 PM, Bingo
05/18/18, 06:00 PM-07:30 PM, Open Center
05/20/18, 09:00 AM-06:00 PM, Community Connections Lottery: MN Twins Game
05/23/18, 03:15 PM-04:45 PM, Engineer-It 4-H Adventure Club
05/24/18, 05:30 PM-07:30 PM, Game and Pizza Night
05/30/18, 06:00 PM-08:00 PM, Bean Bag Tournament