ARC DUO INDEPENDENT, INDISPENSABLE.Byline: Joe Mosley The Register-Guard EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : This is the ninth in a series of stories about programs funded by United Way of Lane County to be published during the agency's annual fund-raising campaign Noun 1. fund-raising campaign - a campaign to raise money for some cause fund-raising drive, fund-raising effort crusade, campaign, cause, drive, effort, movement - a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported . Sue Lewis and Kerri Fowler are just a couple of the people who seem to have solved Angela Phinney's predicament. "I have a tendency that, if it can't be done right, I figure I might as well do it myself," says Phinney, who supervises volunteers at ARC of Lane County's administrative office and for its respite RESPITE, contracts, civil law. An act by which a debtor who is unable to satisfy his debts at the moment, transacts (i. e. compromises) with his creditors, and obtains from them time or delay for the payment of the sums which he owes to them. Louis. Code, 3051. programs. "Since that's not realistic, I have really focused on getting people who can do excellent work." Lewis and Fowler share the spotlight on that stage. Each has been chosen for local volunteer of the year awards, and Fowler - whose developmental disabilities developmental disabilities (DD), n.pl the pathologic conditions that have their origin in the embryology and growth and development of an individual. DDs usually appear clinically before 18 years of age. first brought her to ARC as a client - also has won a statewide "self-determination" award from ARC of Oregon. "My claim to fame, probably, is that I recruited Kerri to volunteer," says Lewis, who began her own association with the nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. agency soon after her son was born with Down syndrome Down syndrome, congenital disorder characterized by mild to severe mental retardation, slow physical development, and characteristic physical features. Down syndrome affects about 1 in every 730 live births and occurs in all populations equally. 38 years ago. Lewis, incidentally, just happens to be the county organization's volunteer of the month for December. "She could be our permanent volunteer of the month," Phinney says. "She is the person I always know I can call and she will come in and help me do these projects." Lewis, whose active volunteerism with the United Way-funded agency dates back about 30 years, typically takes on projects that range from envelope-stuffing to preparing gift baskets A gift basket, or fruit basket is typically a gift that is delivered to the recipient at their home or workplace. There are different varieties of gift baskets, some which have fruit only, some with dry/canned goods only (such as tea, crackers and jam) although the standard for the organization's annual benefit dinner and wine-tasting. "What I've come to realize over the years is the ARC is really our home," Lewis says. "The ARC has always been there for us, so my heart is really with this organization." Fowler, meanwhile, signs on each year to greet patrons and bus tables at the benefit dinner, and she also crochets afghans that become coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. prizes at the events. "I volunteer to make blankets and stuff," Fowler says, proudly displaying the intricate workmanship of a recent creation. "When I first wanted to learn to crochet, my grandmother said I couldn't do it," she says. ARC of Lane County offers a variety of center-based and in-home respite programs that are aimed at "normalizing" the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families by providing a range of social and recreational opportunities. Fowler, for instance, has participated in numerous camping trips and other outings. She also enjoys just being able to spend time at the ARC office at 45 W. Broadway, helping out as needed as needed prn. See prn order. and teaching others the independent-living skills she's learned - from finding their way around downtown to negotiating bus schedules. "I like it," Fowler says. "I like being active and stuff, and being out in the community with my friends." CAPTION(S): Sue Lewis (left) and Kerri Fowler have been honored for their volunteer work at ARC of Lane County. 2003 LANE COUNTY UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN Overall fund-raising goal: $4.3 million Pledges to date: $3,492,000 (84 percent of the goal) |
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