The day is approaching fast that Shore will be the new owners of the former Skokie Police Station located at 8350 Laramie Avenue in Skokie. The facility will house the Adult Services Program, which provides services to adults with severe to moderate intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The Regenstein Administration Center, now on Dempster Street in Skokie, will also be sold and staff will move into the second floor. The agency is under contract with the Village of Skokie and anticipates closing by October as long as any environmental issues related to the building are addressed satisfactorily.

As many of you are aware, Shore lost its lease on the Lois Lloyd Center, which is on property owned by the Water Reclamation District of Greater Metropolitan Chicago at 2525 Church Street in Evanston. The program must vacate the property by February 2016 and that is why a new building has been bought. Extensive research and planning has gone into finding the perfect site to continue offering this important program.

Once the building is purchased, extensive improvements must be made to accommodate the needs of our persons served i.e. new ADA elevator, reconfiguration of rooms, changing rooms created and other projects to name a few. The above picture is a rendering created by our architect Raffi Arzoumanian of Construction By Design in Skokie. Mr. Arzoumanian and his firm will be responsible for the reconfiguration of the building that must be completed before occupancy takes place.

Shore has secured donations and/or pledges for the Capital Campaign, called “Our Heritage Our Future” totaling over $600,000, which is 24% of our $2,500,000 goal. If interested in donating to the campaign please use the enclosed business reply envelope. Pledges can made over a number of years and naming opportunities will be available. For more information, contact Debora Braun, Executive Director or Mary Matz, Director of Development at (847) 982-2030 exts. 22 or 21.

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Shore Challenge Capital Campaign in Full Swing for New Facility

A new record was set this year at the 20th Annual Golf Outing with 110 golfers attending the Friday, July

18th event at Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center in Riverwoods. The day was pleasant with sunshine and an 80 degree temperature with no humidity. Golfers enjoyed attempting hole-in-one contests, although no winners, that included: $10,000 from Non-Profit Risk Services, a brand new Jeep from Fields Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge & Ram in Glenview, golf clubs, airline tickets and electronic items. Additional contest winners were Mike Mergener and Char Murray for Most Accurate Drive; Kris Lane, David Schean, Pahi Mergener and Patrick McRaith for Closest to the Pin and Timothy Buzard won the Putting Contest.

This year, Krank It Hole, which is the fastest growing sponsor of charity golf tournaments, was a part of the outing. They offered golfers an opportunity to buy a Super Ticket that was good for a variety of contests with golf drivers and hotel stays as prizes. The highlight was a $100,000 hole-in-one contest that four golfers were selected as participants. The winner would have split the winnings with Shore. Unfortunately no one won but David Lloyd, Board Vice President, came within ten feet of the hole and won a 3-day/2-night stay at one of 22 destinations.

After a buffet dinner, Natalie Romano, Board President, thanked the crowd for participating in the event. She talked about the Capital Campaign and unveiled an architectural rendering of the building Shore is in the process of buying from the Village of Skokie for the Adult Services Program and Administration offices. Ms. Romano also drew the winning names for over 20 fabulous raffle prizes. The top prize was an overnight stay with golf for two at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, which was won by Jean Tederman. In addition, the following silent auction items brought in nearly $2,000: four Gold Coast Ticket Club tickets to a Chicago White Sox game, which was donated by the Chicago White Sox and secured by Timothy Buzard, husband of Board Member Sandra Buzard, Ravinia tickets, an autographed Taj Gibson jersey, and a threesome with Club Member Tom Karlson, husband of Board Member Elizabeth Karlson, at Knollwood Club in Lake Forest. The chairmen David Lloyd

and Kevin Murray did an extraordinary job planning the outing and recruiting golfers. The golf committee consisted of Larry Berg, Donna Brown, Victor Fernitz, Maynard Kagen, Kevin Katz, Carl Lieberman, Paul Schmidt, Robin Thomas and Thomas McRaith, Honorary Board Member. Board Members Chris Gardenhire and Carl Lieberman, Phyllis Kramer, Dan and Martha Lloyd and Hadley Lloyd, daughter of Board Vice President David Lloyd, volunteered during the day. Special thanks are extended to everyone who attended and sponsored the event, which raised over $13,000.

SponSorS

Art’s Glass, Assurance Heating & Air, Behavioral Staffing, Dan & Katy Braun, Debora K. Braun, C.O. Peterson Plumbing, Teri Kaye Conklin – UBS, Charles Cooper, First Bank & Trust, Martell Gangler, Jennings Chevrolet & Volkswagon, John J. Cahill, Inc., John & Alice Lloyd Foundation, Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing & Masonry, Inc., Mark Vend Co., Master Tape Printers, Midpack Corporation, Jim Moyer – Fields Auto Group, Non-Profit Risk Services, Northern Weathermakers, Inc., Romano Brothers & Co. Wealth Management, Rose Pest Solutions, Dr. William Schey & Sandra Zennie, Timm Schuller & Jackie Williams, Joe Singer, Sko-Die, Inc., Ira G. Spiro, D.D.S., Tepfer Consulting Group, Ltd. & Robin & Richard Thomas.

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Golf Outing Sets New Record

The Murray Family Donald, Charmaine, Kevin, Board Member and Golf Chair, & Paul

L to R: Kristine Locallo, Donald & Board Member Donna, Brown, Jr. & Nancy Donohoe

Tim Bean, John Cahill, Ron Brewer & Bill Beard

Shelly Green, Jennifer Scanlon, Board Member, Diane Earll & Linda McGovern

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ContributorS

Maria Calderon & Ed Barrezueta, Robert Christensen, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Gemmell, Jerry & Chris Gulley, William Muenster,

Kevin & Meridith Murray & Robert Shonk & Marquerite Delacoma

prizeS provided by

AAA Lock & Key, ABT, Associated Bag Company, Brunswick Zone, Chicago

Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Classic Kids Photography, Dave & Buster’s, Deerfield

Golf Club & Learning Center, Dixon Golf, Einstein Bros. Bagels – Palatine,

Edwardo’s, Evanston Car Wash, Fox River Foods, Golf Galaxy – Skokie, Hooter’s, Mike Horrell, Howl at the Moon, Tom & Beth Karlson, Kingston Mines, Krank It Hole, Manning Silverman & Co., Mary &

Gregg Matz, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McRaith, Jr., Kevin & Meridith Murray, Northwestern Athletics, Nuns4Fun Entertainment, PGA

Tour Superstore, Roger Beck Photography, Steve Porter – Merrill Lynch, Schaumburg

Boomers, Schmechtig Landscaping, Six Flags Great America, Skokie Park District,

Stiver’s Staffing Services, Randy Usen – First Bank & Trust, Barbara Weiner &

Zanies Comedy Club

L to R: Steve Bojic, Pat McRaith, Jim Swiderski & Victor Palumbo

Back row L to R: Keith Glantz, Kevin Kane, Tom Mann, Tom Gemmell, Joe Romano & Jerry WardFront row: Joe Settimi & Brian Wolf

L to R: Jay & Joel Shulruf, son and husband of Debbie Shulruf, Director of Shore Lois Lloyd Center,

& James & Joanne Tyree

L to R: Noah Layne, Jean Tederman, Martell Gangler and Terry Tederman

L to R: Pat Foley, Joseph Conlon, Jim Ward & John Dentzer

L to R: Jeremy Price, Sandy Orlowski, Kevin Katz, Board Member, & Cory Tabachow

L to R: Tim Buzard, husband of Board Member Sandra Buzard, Jeff Taube, Kevin Buzard & Eric Radzak

L to R: Caroline & Tom Karlson, daughter and husband of Board Member Elizabeth Karlson,

& Victoria & Mike Engelhart

The 63rd Annual Meeting was held on June 16th once again at Hackney’s on Lake in Glenview. Each division director at Shore reported on the accomplishments of their program to a crowd of nearly 70 attendees, which included the board, staff award recipients and guests. Natalie Romano, Board President, facilitated the meeting and dinner was served afterwards. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards to persons served, businesses that provide contract work and others who have contributed volunteer time and employment opportunities to the agency. Below are pictures of the recipients and the award they received.

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Richard Druce-Hoffman received the Personal Acheivement Award from Residential Services. He is pictured with Lucreatia Hethington, Martha Trice and Donna English, CILA Service Coordinator. Richard has been a

resident at the Brown CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) since 1994.

Annual Meeting

Gail Woodhead received the Personal Achievement Award from Mary Chandler, Program Manager at Shore Homes West. She has been a

resident at West for nearly 30 years.

Trim-Tex, Inc. was the Employer of the Year. For over 11 years they have been a strong supporter and customer of the Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center. Trim-Tex also created a community employment opportunity for a person served from the center who has been working at the company part-time for over 2.5 years. Joe Koenig, Jr., President of Trim-Tex, is pictured with Lisa Wright, Director of the Koenig Center.

David Lloyd, Vice President, presented James “Jim” Moyer, Vice President of Operations at Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge & Ram dealership in Glenview with the Community Leadership Award. Jim has been instrumental in having a vehicle sponsored as a prize for a “Hole-In-One” at Shore’s Golf Outings and has been very supportive of the agency for years. He also sponsored Shore to hold its 2014 Spring Benefit at the new Fields dealership in Glenview.

Michael Mack was recognized for nearly 39 years of service. He retired as Plant Manger on November 1st.

Diego Garcia, Plant Manager, presented Patrick Steinberger and Jeffrey Curtain from Sko-Die, Inc. with the Customer of the Year Award. Sko-Die, Inc. a family owned and operated manufacturing business in Morton Grove and they provide quality custom metal stamping, tooling and assemblies to customers. The Koenig Center has sub-contracted work to sort and stack a variety of their stampings since 2005. In 2013, nearly 2,000,000 units were completed by the persons served at the center.

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ABOVE: The Joyce Buehler Volunteer of the Year Award was given to Mary Malloy. She has volunteered at the Shore’s Second Time Around Thrift and Gift Shop for eight years. The award is named

after Joyce Buehler who was actively involved with Shore for over 25 years as a parent, Board Member, Honorary Board Member and

Volunteer Manager at the Second Time Around Shop.

RIGHT: Vito “Nicky” Guerra was the Personal Achievement Award recipient at the Lois Lloyd Center. Pictured is

Debbie Shulruf, Director of Lois Lloyd Center, Mrs. Mariana Guerra, Tanashua Slaton, Developmental Trainer, and

Mariann Burkiewicz. Nicky’s Mother and sister accepted the award on his behalf.

ABOVE: Phillip Smith received a Personal Achievement Award from Diana Stachura, Job Developer, for his progress

at the Koenig Center.

ABOVE & RIGHT: Dr. Ramesh Rao and Charles Cooper received a Distinguished Service Award for their service on the Shore’s Board of Directors. Mr. Cooper volunteered for

over 30 years and Dr. Rao for over 10 years.

Anni Braverman, Rehabilitation Coordinator, presented Danielle “Dani” Manghera with the John S. Hubner Volunteer of the Year. Dani has volunteered to work full-time for one year as a Developmental Trainer at

Shore’s Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center through a program offered by the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC). The mission of the JVC offers women and men an opportunity to work full-time for justice and peace. The Koenig

Center has been so fortunate that Dani has dedicated her time, patience, enthusiasm and energy to the program. The award was named in memory of John S. Hubner, a dear friend and supporter of Shore.

Shore employees celebrating 5 and 10 or More Years of Service as of June 30, 2014 were also

recognized at the meeting.

5 yearS

Kiya Lewis, Joan Gubin & Pamela Weeks

10 or More

Audra Anderson, Susan Arias, Debora Braun, Anni Braverman, Metelva

Brown, Mary Chandler, Otis Crudup, Diego Garcia, Robert Gasquoine, Dale Green, Bette Heide, Lucretia Hethington, Sherifat Johnson, Hai Kang, Mark Kavaney, Gina Laird, Kirsten Luna, Evelyn Margolies,

Destiny Martinez, Mary Matz, Charlotte Newborn, Audrey Quaid, Alethea Randle, Deborah Shulruf,

Joanne Skotticelli, Tanashua Slaton, Kimley Stanton, Martha Trice, Theresa Trlak, Deborah Walker & Lisa Wright

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James “Jim” Dades and Matthew Margolis are two of the three new

members of the Board of Directors. Jim is the owner of James G. Dades & Co., Ltd Certified Public Accountants in Skokie. With Jim’s background in accounting, the board has appointed him as the Treasurer, which Victor Fernitz held for over 10 years. Jim is married to Deborah and resides in Skokie. He has a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and enjoys antique cars. Matthew is an attorney at the Heartland Law Firm in Glenview. He specializes in estate planning, elder law and special needs planning.

Matthew attended DePaul University as an undergrad and John Marshall Law School. He is married to Christina Lloyd, granddaughter of Founders Lois and Thomas Lloyd, and resides in Chicago.

Koenig training Center

Andrea Johnson, Developmental Trainer Assistant

Lacy Jordan, Developmental Trainer/Back-up Driver

Michelle Olasimbo, Nurse

Amy Perkins, Program Manager

Lisa Rossi, Developmental Trainer Assistant

adult ServiCeS prograM – loiS lloyd Center

Mustafa Azeem, Program Substitute

reSidential

April Bullock, Resident Supervisor III – Karger CILA

Stephanie Coleman, Resident Aide II – Karger CILA

Alexandra Halilovic, Director of Shore Homes

Cynthia Molette, Resident Supervisor II – Karger CILA

Beverly Snelling, House Manager II – Buehler House/Shore

Homes East

Katie Walker, CLF Training Supervisor – Shore Homes West

Angel Wharton, Resident Aide II – Laura House CILA

Khiyona Winfert, Resident Aide II – Laura House CILA

SeCond tiMe around thrift & gift Shop

Cynthia Hogg, Sales Assistant

On May 22nd, Board Member Victor “Vic” Fernitz was honored as a Super Senior at a luncheon hosted by the North Shore Senior Center. This award recognizes seniors who have made significant contributions to improve their communities. Vic’s name was added to the Honor Roll Book that has over 2,000 other “Super Seniors” listed since the North Shore Senior Center started recognizing seniors in 1973.

Vic has volunteered as a member of Shore’s Board of Directors since July 1999. He served as the Treasurer for 14 years and for three years served as both the Treasurer and Secretary. Vic

has been a member of numerous board committees i.e. the executive, finance, marketing, golf outing and others and has been supportive of Shore’s fundraising efforts. He has also been a member of the Lincolnshire Morning Star Rotary Club for over 15 years, serving as President for two terms. Vic worked for Combined Insurance for 44 years and retired as the Senior Vice President. Shore appreciates all the time and support he has given to our mission to improve the quality of life for children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Congratulations Vic!

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Cynthia “Cindy” Hogg, a person served by Shore, is pictured working at the Second Time Around Thrift and Gift Shop. She is the first trainee from the Koenig Training Center to be hired part-time at the shop and

the second part-time shop employee.

L to R: Matthew Margolis and James Dades

Welcome New StaffShore would like to introduce our new staff that

has been hired within the last six months. Please welcome them when you can.

Victor Fernitz Honored as Super Senior

New Board Members

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On March 23rd, Shore held its Spring Benefit called Plant Your Dreams At Shore at the brand new Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram dealership, 2800 Patriot Blvd. in Glenview. Mr. James “Jim” Moyer, Vice President of Operations, graciously sponsored Shore to be the first not-for-profit to hold an event at their new dealership for free. The honoree was Eugene Lerner, PhD, Honorary Board Member. The evening included: cocktails, Hors D’Oeuvres and food stations catered by An Apple A Day in Glencoe; a cash raffle; silent and live auctions and entertainment by members of the Deerfield High School Jazz Band and the Fred Simon Quartet. Ronald Bernardi ran a spirited auction with items including: a framed print called “Coming Home,” by Dennis Downes, artist, sculptor & writer, an Honorary Bat Person for the Chicago White Sox, and VIP Ball Person for the Chicago Bulls. Additionally, guests had a chance to win a pair of diamond earrings in a drawing sponsored by Valery Keller of Daniel’s Jewerly in Glenview. For several years, the jeweler has held a jewelry drawing in which the earrings and all profit from the contest are given to Shore. Over 140 guests attended and nearly $60,000 was raised.

Special thanks to Sandra Buzard, Chairperson, and the Spring Benefit Committee: Donna Brown, Dr. Amy Daniels, Elizabeth Karlson, Kevin Katz,

David Lloyd, Gloria Moore, Natalie Romano, Paul Schmidt, Douglas Schwartz and Robin Thomas for their time, hard work and enthusiasm that went into making the benefit a success. Timothy Buzard secured fabulous sports items for both auctions and Jim Moyer and Fields for their venue sponsorship.

Ms. Natalie Romano, Board President, presented Dr. Lerner with The Thomas and Lois Lloyd Humanitarian Award, which is named after Shore’s founders. It was established to honor individuals who have provided outstanding service to Shore by helping the agency meet its commitment to improve the quality of life for persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Lerner served on Shore’s Board of Directors from 1988-1994, and was chair of the finance committee. He has been an Honorary Board Member for over 19 years. Shore is most grateful to Dr. Lerner for his service and support to the agency.

Dr. Lerner is the Managing Director, Partner of HighTower The Lerner Group, which is a SEC registered investment firm located at 500 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield. Previously, Dr. Lerner was a Director of Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney where he managed money on a discretionary basis for high net-worth individuals. Before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, through predecessor firms, he served on the Board of Governors of the Chicago Stock Exchange, was President of his own investment advisory firm, Disciplined Investment Advisors, for over 20 years, and Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley.

He is Professor Emeritus of Finance at Northwestern University’s J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Before joining Kellogg in 1966, he served on the faculty of the graduate business school at New York University, CCNY and UCLA. He received his BA and MA in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and his PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago.

Dr. Lerner has traveled throughout the world as a visiting faculty member at universities in Thailand, Korea, Ireland, France, Ecuador, Venezuela and Switzerland. He has served as Senior Economist

to the House Banking, was Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and has testified at numerous legislative hearings on a wide range of financial topics. The experiences of providing investment consulting and investment management services, along with his research interest in the areas of stock, bonds and regulation of the financial industry, have earned him international distinction in the field of finance.

The author of eight books including Increasing Your Wealth in Good Times and Bad, which modifies investment strategies of major corporations for use by individual, small investors. Dr. Lerner has written more than 60 articles for publication in leading scholarly journals such as the Journal of Finance, Finance of Money and Credit and the American Economic Journal Review. He has also prepared monographs and authored articles for publication in a wide range of books about finance and the economy. Dr. Lerner is a member of the American Economic Association, American Finance Association, American Econometric Society and American Statistical Association. He is a fellow of the Royal Economic Society.

Senator Daniel Biss with Marilyn and Allison Leipsiger, Biss’ Legislative Aide.

Eugene Lerner, PhD smiles with Natalie Romano, Board President, after receiving the Thomas and Lois Lloyd Humanitarian Award.

Debora Braun, Executive Director, with Jim Moyer, Vice President of Operations.

Eugene Lerner, PhD Honored at Spring Benefit

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Dr. & Mrs. Mallikarjuna Rao Anne

Larry & Bonnie Berg

Harold & Judy Berg

Joel & Susie Blau

Debora Braun & Martell Gangler

Bevan & Michelle Brookfield

Donald & Donna Brown, Jr.

Timothy & Sandra Buzard

C.O. Peterson Plumbing Inc

Dr. Maureen & Mr. Robert Carson

James Dades

Victor Fernitz

Richard Fitzgerald

Bill & Mindy Frost

Sylvia & Amy Gaddini

Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram

Chris & Treveda Gardenhire

Jerry & Chris Gulley

Jennings Chevrolet & Volkswagen

Dr. Patricia & Mr. Kevin Katz

Ms. Christine Keran

Kiwanis Club of Evanston

Linda Kolbe

Marian & Bob Kurz

Eugene and Janet Lerner Foundation

Dr. Carl & Mrs. Alice Lieberman

Dan & Martha Lloyd

David & Heidi Lloyd

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Logan

Michael Mack

Midwest Can & Container Company

Gloria Moore

Kevin & Meridith Murray

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rauch

Joe & Natalie Romano

Mr. and Mrs. Vythialingam Sathiaseelan

Jennifer & Peter Scanlon

Paul Schmidt

Douglas Schwartz & Cynthia Schaffer

Timm Schuller & Jacqueline Williams

Mike & Linda Selway

Mrs. Julian Stevens

Mrs. Millie Thompson

Robin & Richard Thomas

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tranter

Shore Koenig Training Center is an Employment Network (EN) for the Ticket to Work program. The Ticket to Work Program provides most people receiving Social Security benefits (beneficiaries) more choices for receiving employment services. Under this program, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues tickets to eligible beneficiaries who, in turn, may choose to assign those tickets to an Employment Network (EN) of their choice to obtain employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, or other support services necessary to achieve a vocational (work) goal. The EN, if they accept the ticket, will coordinate and provide appropriate services to help the beneficiary find and maintain employment.

If you have a Ticket and you are interested in being considered for assistance with gaining community employment call Anni Braverman, Rehabilitation Coordinator, at (847) 581-0200 ext. 33.

PizzamaniaRudy Gallindo, Wrestling Coach at Evanston Township H.S. and Kiwanian, with student

volunteers from the Wrestling Team.

The Kiwanis Club of Evanston hosted “Pizzamania” on March 4th, which was “Fat Tuesday” at Giordano’s in Evanston. This year, 219 children and adults enjoyed an evening of unlimited pizza and beverages that were served to them by Kiwanis members and volunteers from the Evanston Township High School Wrestling Team. Guests received beaded necklaces to celebrate Mardi Gras compliments of Tom McRaith, Kiwanian and Shore Honorary Board Member. Over $4,500 was raised for Shore.

Special thanks are extended to the Kiwanis Club for hosting the event, Giordano’s, the Evanston H.S. Wrestling Team for volunteering, the Board for supporting the event, Circle Realty Advisors for allowing guests to park for free at their 500 Davis Street garage, and the individuals and company’s listed that were ad mat sponsors. Please patronize the businesses whenever possible.

Debora K. BraunRichard B. Fitzgerald, Attorney at Law

O’Keefe & Carr, P.C.Richard Scott Hopf, D.D.S.

Bob & Marian Kurz – Kurz & Co.Thomas L. McRaith, Jr. – New York Life

Romano Brother & Co. Wealth ManagementSecond Time Around Thrift & Gift Shop

The Auto Doctor

tiCKet to WorK

An Apple A Day Catering

Arias, Susan & Ray

Arlington International Racecourse

Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra

Bernardi, Ronald

Blau, Mr. & Mrs. Joel

Bob Chinn’s Crab House

Braun, Ms. Debora

bright ideas!

Brunswick Zone - Niles

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buzard, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy

Chicago Bears

Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Fire

Chicago History Museum

Chicago Master Singers

Chicago Sky

Chicago White Sox Chicago Wolves Pro Hockey

Classic Kids Photography

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

CPX

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe

Daniels Jewelers

Deerfield High School Jazz Band

DoubleTree Hotel Chicago North Shore

Dover Straits

Downes, Mr. Dennis M.

Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram

Friends of Shore

Garan, Ruth - Scribble Scrabble

Gernon, Laura

Illinois Holocaust Museum

Improv - Schaumburg

iO Theatre Chicago

JumpZone!

Kincade’s

Kingston Mines

Konstantelos, Christina

Lieberman, Carl and Alice

Light Opera Works

Lloyd, David & Heidi

Lynfred Winery – Roselle

Manning Siverman & Co.

Matz, Gregg & Mary

Mayla, Miquel “Mickey” - Munamie

Murray, Kevin & Meridith

Next Theatre Company

Northlight Theatre

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nuns 4 Fun Entertainment

Oceanique

Papa, Ms. Karen – Tupperware Manager Achievement Enterprises

Piven Theatre

Pump It Up - Glenview

Raven Theatre

Ricky T’s Salon

Ronan, Mark & Judi

Schaefer’s

Shedd Aquarium, John G.

Shore Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center

Shore Lois Lloyd Center

Shore Patricia Lloyd Townhomes

Shulruf, Rachel

Sky High Trampoline

Stivers Staffing Services

Stuart Rodgers Photography

Teddie Koseff Salon Spa

The Bagel Restaurant & Deli

Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center

Usen, Randall – First Bank & Trust Evanston

event underWriterS, SponSorS & ContributorS

in-Kind donationS

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Persons served from the Adult Services Program performed a play called “The Legend of Lightening

Larry” on March 26th at the Lois Lloyd Center.

Shore is looking for two self-directed, dynamic, service-focused pro bono volunteers to help the Development

Department. The coordinators Pro Bono Marketing & Social Media Coordinators will assist with creating event invitations, flyers, and other promotional materials, including postings for Shore’s Facebook and website, and public relations messaging.

Qualifications and Expectations: The Pro Bono Marketing and Social Media Coordinators will need to use their own hardware and software in order to produce the required marketing materials; Ability to work collaboratively with Shore’s Board, staff, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other agency supporters; Project management and social media skills; Knowledge of graphic design principles and development of marketing materials and proficient with using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, fundraising software, and graphic design or marketing software. Hours are flexible and role is a great opportunity for college students seeking experience in marketing and event planning.

If interested, forward resume to Mary Matz, Director of Development, at:

info@shoreservices.org

FAX: (847) 982-2039

or mail to:

4232 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076.

Pro Bono Marketing & Social Media Coordinators Being Sought

Shore’s Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center is a vocational program supporting persons, ages 16 and older, with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The program seeks to enhance the individual’s ability to obtain and maintain employment. Objectives include: providing employment, maintaining job performance, and improving job-related skills and habits to maximize earning potential. Besides developing good work habits the Training Center provides various supports and services to individuals that extend beyond the scope of work in the areas of social skills, functional academics, grooming, self-care and language skills, to name a few. As a means to increase individuals’ job skills, the training center uses packaging and assembly projects contracted from other companies. The contracts for these projects are based on the amount of labor time and cost of materials needed to complete the project.

Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) allows the Secretary of Labor to issue Sub Minimum Wage Certificates to employers of individuals with disabilities. By using a Sub Minimum Certificate, the Training Center is able to pay each trainee for the amount of work they produce. The Certificate allows Shore to pay commensurate (special minimum wage) wages based on prevailing wages and the individual’s productivity. Time studies are based on the average of 3 workers without disabilities performing the identical type and standard quality of work expected of the worker with disabilities.

There are advocacy groups that are pushing for the gradual repeal of Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Sub Minimum Wage Certificate allows Shore to provide work to all trainees enrolled in the program regardless of their work rate. Each trainee is paid based upon their output. The Sub Minimum Wage Certificate is regulated by the United States Department of Labor (US DOL) and the State of Illinois. The wages are based on prevailing wages in the community (which is more than minimum wage) and each job is time studied so that the rate is fair. The center surveys manufacturers annually to track theses wages. All jobs at the Training Center that

are covered by the Certificate, including packaging, assembly, cleaning and material handling are time studied by three separate individuals without disabilities.

The Sub Minimum Wage Certificate is important because if Shore loses the ability to pay trainees based on their individual work rates we will no longer be able to offer them work. It is not financially feasible to pay trainees who work at a significantly lower rate than the average worker, at the same pay scale that the average worker makes. If the elimination of the Sub Minimum Wage Certificate comes to pass our labor costs would be increased by 350-400% and we would no longer be able to get contract work. Without contract work our trainees would lose the opportunity to work at their own rate and will essentially be forced to spend their time doing non-work activities.

Any trainee that expresses an interest in community employment is given support to fulfill that dream and Shore places many people in jobs or volunteer positions in the community. However, not all people at the Training Center, are interested in community employment, for a variety of reasons. It is assumed that if a trainee can obtain a job in the community satisfaction will naturally follow. This is not always the case. Problems with finding employment during periods of high levels of unemployment, wanting to maintain government benefits, getting sufficient hours on the job to stay occupied, ability to produce quality and quantity of work at expected levels and finding friends and acceptance in the work place are all reasons someone may not be interested in working in the community.

To conclude, people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities need to have choices. Funding should be adequate and flexible enough to allow for community work and volunteer experiences. Those who choose to work in the community should be given the supports they need, and those who are flourishing in facility based employment should be allowed to continue if that is what they desire. Companies that misuse the Sub Minimum Wage Certificate should be held accountable.

The Importance of a Sub Minimum Wage Certificate

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Shore is deeply saddened by the recent loss of Arthur “Art” G. Buehler and John E. Whalen. Like two peas in a pod, Art and John were friends for over 50 years, shared the same birthday and age, were long-time Northbrook residents and served tirelessly as volunteers on Shore’s Board of Directors. Their names are also next to each other on Shore’s Endowment Plaque for significant gifts made to the agency in their memory.

Art served for 34 years on the Board and was President for 26 years. During his tenure, Art brought numerous persons on to the Board including his late wife Joyce, daughter Meridith, son-in-law Kevin Murray and John Whalen. Art’s daughter Meridith is the Charity Re-Sale Shop Manager at Second Time Around Shop and past President of the Board.

Art dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to the organization. Canning for the Knights of Columbus which donates funds to Shore, Art was affectionately known as “Mr. Tootsie” as he paraded around in a Tootsie Roll costume collecting funds for children with developmental disabilities. Art along with Staff helped develop many of Shore’s current programs. Among those advancements are the acquisition of Shore Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center, expansion of residential services with the building of Shore Homes East, which later was re-named the Buehler House, and West and CILAs (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) in Evanston and Skokie and the

establishment of a permanent central administrative office building in Skokie.

In 2002, Art and Joyce received the Thomas and Lois Lloyd Humanitarian Award, which is named in honor of Shore’s founding family and is the highest honor Shore can bestow upon an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the organization. They were also honored as Outstanding Volunteers of the Year by the Pioneer Newspaper. The Buehler’s also helped manage the agency’s Second Time Around Thrift & Gift Shop for many years. An oak tree was planted at the Buehler House this spring as a tribute to Art.

John Whalen served on the Board for 13 years. He received the Distinguished Service Award from Shore in 2011 upon his retirement and became a Honorary Board Member. During John’s tenure, he served on numerous committees and was very supportive of the agency’s fundraising events and even helped with the golf outing despite not being a golfer. John was a Business Communication Skills Consultant and was a volunteer at the North Shore Senior Center.

The service and support received from Art and John will long be remembered. In addition, Shore would like to remember the loss of Susan McDonald-Box, daughter of Honorary Board Member Joan Joyner and Harry Kaplan, father of Susan Arias, Director of Accounting and Human Resources.

RememberingDear Friends

Shorelines

Arthur “Art” G. Buehler1928 - 2014

John E. Whalen1928 - 2014

The 2013 Annual Appeal, which is the agency’s largest direct mail fundraiser, set a new record with $163,170, raised

from 363 gifts. Shore is most grateful to all those who generously supported the Appeal that helps offset all program expenses. We would like to acknowledge the following contributors that donated $1,000 or more to the Appeal: BMO Harris Bank, N.A, Drs. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Brown, Jr., Drs. Robert & Amy Daniels, Leo Fenili, Victor Fernitz, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Gardenhire, Gignilliat & Hymen, P.C. c/o The Rose F. and Alice M. Koffend Foundation, Mr. Keith Glantz - Glantz Inc., Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jirgal, Maynard Kagen, Koenig Family Charitable Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lloyd, Mr. & Mrs. David Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Merrill, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Molick, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Murray, Dr. & Mrs. Ramesh Rao, Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. Rauch, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Roberts, Richard C. and Margaret V. Romano Charitable Trust, Romano Brothers & Company c/o William Ogg, Mr. Timm Schuller & Ms. Jacqueline Williams, Dr. & Mrs. James Sheinin, Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Thomas, United Conveyor Foundation and two anonymous gifts from a company and private donor. The 2014 Appeal kicks off on November 1st so please keep an eye out for your letter and give as generously as you are able.

Numerous grants received since January

include: Chicago White Sox Charities - $10,000 for Early Intervention Program, Eugene and Janet Lerner Foundation - $20,000 Spring Benefit; Morton Grove Foundation - $2,500 for the Koenig Training Center;; John and Alice Lloyd Foundation - $46,011 general and capital campaign; Winnetka Congregational Church - $6,650 general; Lincolnshire Morning Star Rotary Club - $1,000 general; The Kiwanis Foundation of Evanston - $1,838; and Knights of Columbus Council #3243, Skokie & Techny #7331 - $1,450 general . It should also be noted that the Second Time Around Thrift and Gift Shop had over $125,000 in sales with

over $70,000 contributed to Shore’s programs and services.

On April 29th, Debbie Shulruf, Director Lois Lloyd Center, Missy Puls, Program Coordinator and Alan Cooper, Program Manager, attended a ceremonial check presentation at U.S. Cellular Field in conjunction with being a grant recipient from this organization. Timothy Buzard, Board Member Sandra Buzard’s husband, works for the White Sox and was instrumental in Shore receiving a $10,000 grant for the Early Intervention Program. The ceremony was broadcasted on WGN Channel 9 and a dinner reception and game followed.

Grants & Gifts

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Kevin Rauch, a person served at Shore Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center, has been selected to be

an Energy Force Ambassador for ComEd. In 2012, ComEd launched the country’s first energy-efficiency education program for persons with developmental disabilities, which was taught by people with disabilities. Kevin received training from ComEd and will complete at least 12 sessions on energy-efficiency and smart-meter programs internally and at ComEd sponsored events.

Kevin is a graduate of Maine East High School and attended a non-degree Liberal Arts program at Oakton Community College for four years. His work history includes: Warehouse Fulf i l lment at Opportunity Medical where he served as

a member of the Safety Committee, Front Desk Reception at Oakton Community College, and packaging and assembly work at the Koenig Center for over six years. He also is responsible for the following receptionist duties at the center: answering phone calls; greeting persons served and visitors; and paper shredding, which is part of the facility’s recycling program. Kevin volunteers at Mather Lifeways/Mather Pavilion in Evanston where he provides assistance with the Language Exchange Program, arts and crafts, discussions, escorting residents from floor to floor, and various other activities.

With a warm and compassionate personality, Kevin will be a great ambassador. Congratulations and good luck with this wonderful job opportunity.

Summer 2014

Kevin Rauch New ComEd Ambassador

Kevin Rauch is pictured in the wheelchair with all the other ComEd Ambassadors.

SepteMber 19th & 20th Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive

Volunteers Needed

oCtober 11th & 12thCommunity Days Sponsored by the Central

Street Business District in Evanston.

Shop locally and 10-15% of your purchase, from select stores, will be donated to Shore.

noveMber 1St Annual Appeal Kick-Off

Shore is trying to keep connected with its constituents through Facebook. Go to

www.facebook.com

and add us as a favorite. We are listed as Shore Community Services, Second Time

Around Thrift & Gift Shop and Shore Packaging Solutions, which is the Training Center.

If you do not have a Facebook account then you will need to register, which is free. Tell your

family and friends to “Like Us” as well.

Visit Shore’s re-sale shop at www.shore2ndtime.com

The shop is located at 4123 Oakton Street in Skokie and hours of operation are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Donations and volunteers always needed!

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aCCredited by:

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities - CARF

approved or funded by:

Evanston Health DepartmentEvanston Mental Health Board

Illinois Department of Health Care & Family ServicesIllinois Department of Human Services

Illinois Department of LaborIllinois Department of Public Health

Niles Township Skokie Health Department

Township of EvanstonUnited States Department of Housing and Urban Development

United States Department of Labor

affiliationS:

Evanston, Morton Grove & Skokie Chamber of CommerceIllinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF)

Please contact us by the following:

Shore’s mission is to improve the quality of life for

persons with intellectual and other developmental

disabilities through educational, residential,

vocational and related programs provided with

community integrated supports and services.

Shore Community Services, Inc.Regenstein Center

4232 Dempster StreetSkokie, IL 60076

PHONE: (847) 982-2030FAX: (847) 982-2039

www.shoreservices.orgE-Mail: info@shoreservices.org

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