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91-016 . . . , l RESOLUTION NO. 16-91 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 3 - 10 AS VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK WHEREAS, Volunteers of America is one of this nation's and Minnesota's largest human service organizations and has been helping others for nearly 95 years; and WHEREAS, Volunteers of America wishes to schedule March 3 - 10 as Volunteers of America Week to commemorate its founding on March 8, 1896; and WHEREAS, the Shorewood City Council desires to encourage those in the Shorewood community who receive care through the services of Volunteers of America and. recognize the dedicated staff and volunteers and the many people who help support its work through their financial contributions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood as follows: 1. That the City of Shorewood joins in celebrating the 95th year of service of Volunteers of America. 2. That March 3 - 10, 1991, is hereby proclaimed Volunteers of America week in Shorewood. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 11th day of February, 1991. CITY OF SHOREWOOD this t!!:::~i~ ATTE ST:. .~. . ? /J if A - ~~//"'A- i. .K!~ ~~~. /" Bradley 1iielsen Acting ity Administrator/Clerk Roll Call Vote: A yes - Nays - <. . . . VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MINNESOTA 5905 Golden Valley Road . Minneapolis, MN 55422 . (612)54~3242 January 17, 1991 The Honorable Barb Brancel Mayor of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Dear Mayor Brancel: Volunteers of America, one of this nation's and Minnesota's largest human service organizations, has been helping others for nearly 95 years. Volunteers of America Week is scheduled for March 3-10, which commemorates its founding on March 8, 1896. I am asking you to proclaim the week in our behalf. Your personal proclamation will be encouraging to those in the Shorewood community who receive care through our services. Our dedicated staff and volunteers and the many people who help support our work through their financial contributions will be equally appreciative. Your interest and support makes a significant difference in the success of our organization. And, as you know, our success is measured through the lives of those we touch. I sincerely hope you will proclaim March 3-10, 1991 as Volunteers of America Week in Shorewood and ask that you join us in celebrating our 95th year of service. Respectfully yours, ct~ C'~I .. ame,;, E. Hog ie, Jr. resl.dent JEH/dc Enclosures P. S. Your proclamation will be duplicated along with other proclamations and/or congratulatory letters to be put in booklet form. A booklet commemorating our 95th birthday will be placed in the reception area of each program. . Volunteers 0,. f Amedee Minnesota The Volunteers of America was founded on March 8, 1896, in New York City. Less than four months later services began in Minneapolis. The Volunteers. of America, a national Christian human service ofganization, has a 94 year history ofaerving people in need; regardless of their race, calor Of creed. 'tne staff of the Volunteers. of America is comprised.of indivi4uals who not only have ad- ministrative andlor professionalsoeial work expertise, but who also have a commitmeQ.t to the Christian In,ission of the organization; the reaching and upHftingof all people. Last year, in addition to 320 staff, more than 1700 persons volunteered their talents to help enrich program services in Minne.sota. . At present, the Volunteers of America is operating the following services for the people in Minnesota. ~"'ees f~r Adults alld the El~erb · S homes for mentally disabled. mentally ill,chemically dependent and/or elderly adults; · 43 coll'~~te clhtiq siteS tor Senior ciUZfDl in Anaka aad Henl1epm COllnties (Seni()r Nutrition Pro~); . 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Mr. Settevig felt expansion in this area of service was so im- portant that he made a gift of $20,000.00 toward the purchase of the home last fall. Addition- al contributions to cover the purchase and start-up costs have been received from special donor friends. During the dedication, Mr. Settevig presented the Volun- teers of America with a $15,000.00 contribution. Ed Settevig's special interest and financial support helps provide a firm foundation for a Stuart A. Lindman, retired television personality, was Master of Ceremonies during the Settevig Home dedication. Dedication ceremonies of the Settevig Home. variety of services to those in need. A commemorative plaque in honor of the occasion, with the following inscription, was dis- played. Dedicated in honor of Edward Settevig in recognition of his generosity and special interest in the people served by the Volunteers of America June 24, 1990 After the ceremonies, visitors were invited to see the home. Among those conducting tours were staff members, Barb Haselow, program supervisor; and Mike Thiem, director of adult services. The house, the Volunteers of America's fifth home serving adults with special needs, was built in 1982. It offers private bedrooms and a bathroom on each of the two levels. A family room on the lower walk-out level and the living room above, give ade- quate spac;:e for both quiet and lively activities. A lovely yard with trees of- fers a setting for flower gardens .and bird watching. Shopping, recreation and job opportunities are near. The home is staffed 24 hours a day. Each resident receives Supervised Living Services (SLS) from Volunteers of America staff and Supervised work situations are provided during the week at the Center located about two blocks from the home. The home provides an essen- tial setting where the residents receive quality care as they stretch to reach their greatest potential. What Difference Does A Will Make? James E. Hogie, Jr. President This is the title of the enclosed brochure we hope you'll find helpful as you record your wishes. If your estate plan includes gifts to family and friends, and to charities, it is important that you state your intention in your will. By giving to the Volunteers of America through your will, you further a cause in which you believe. Your charitable be- quest insures our future. Your gift lives on in many ways. Through services and programs which benefit others, you will continue to enrich the lives of the numerous people served by the Volunteers of America. . Bequests have enabled us to provide new facilities and program services that otherwise would not have been possible. To insure that your will is working for you, it must reflect your present situation and all outside influences. Carefully con- sider the plans, wishes and desires that make up your will; and review them with your attorney who keeps abreast of legal changes that may affect your plans. Estate planning need not be a complicated or burdensome process. Whether your situation calls for a simple plan or a complicated one, if you don't plan carefully you may leave a legacy of expense, delays and unintended distributions of property which can all be prevented by planning your estate now. Twenty-five Drug Free Zone signs were installed in the Stevens Square Neighborhood. 2 Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser ad- dressed the Stevens Area Managers & Owners Assn. during their May 15 meeting ana shared his encouragement in making their neighborhood drug free. CAN-DO Community And Neighborhood Drug Offensive Program The Community and Neigh- borhood Drug Offensive Program, CAN-DO, is a new area of service for the Volun- teers of America. Under the guidance of Lisa Czech, project coordinator, it provides co-ordination and sup- port services to communities for drug-free neighborhoods. Volunteers of America of Min- nesota is one of nine com- munities' nationally, to share in a two-year, demonstration grant from ACTION, the federal domestic volunteer agency. The program's goal is to combat drug use in inner-city neighborhoods. The Stevens Square neighbor- hood in Minneapolis has been selected by the Volunteers of America for this project. Community wide involvement by Stevens Square has included neighborhood watch programs, the creation of drug-free zones, victim awareness campaigns, and active coalitions of resi- dents, elected officials, schools, churches and law enforcement agencies. The Volunteers of America is excited to be a part of helping communities create drug-free neighborhoods. ~ ;! Governor Rudy Perpich dined at the 700 Bryant Avenue dining site May 9. He proclaimed May, "Older Americans Month" and presented a plaque to Emma Mitchell, site manager, for her work with the elderly. Pictured above: Govenor Perpich; Jackie Cherryhomes, Ward 5 Mpls. City Councilj Al Garcia, County Commissioner Can- didatej Emma Mitchellj and Richard Jefferson, State Representative from Dist. S7B. Seniors Are Invited To Lunch The Senior Nutrition Program serves delicious, hot noon luncheons to older adults Mon- day through Friday at 43 com- munity locations in Anoka and Hennepin Counties. Anyone 60 years of age or over is eligible to dine; spouses of participants are invited regardless of age. Persons with special diet needs can request salt-restricted or calorie-restricted (diabetic) meals. The Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition Program par- ticipates in the Dining a'la Heart menu program which was developed by The American Heart Association Minnesota af- filiate, arid the Minnesota Heart Health Program. Dining a'la Heart helps dining participants identify menu items containing lower cholesterol, lower saturated fats and reduced sodium, all of which can benefit heart health. Dining site locations and menu information is printed every Tuesday courtesy of the Star Tribune. Several weekly community newspapers also publish this information for their readers. A brochure listing all sites is available by calling 546-3242. Dining sites are accessible for handicapped persons. Participants enjoy eating a delicious lunch in a colorful at- mosphere, participating in holiday and birthday activities and making and renewing many friendships. Everyone is welcome to dine regardless of the their ability to contribute toward the cost of the meal. There is no set fee. Par- ticipants are encouraged to give a donation of $1.50, but no one is denied a meal because he or she is unable to contribute. Food stamps are welcome. The Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition Program is made possible by a grant from the Metropolitan Council Program on Aging with funds made available through the Federal Older Americans Act and the Minnesota Board on Aging. The services, facilities and . benefits of this program are for the use of all older people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Charter Is Received FOllowing a full review of Volunteers of America of Min- nesota for the purpose of assess- ing charter compliance and a two-day on site visit by nation- al staff, the National Board of Directors issued a second five- year charter to Volunteers of America of Minnesota. Volunteers of America Week Celebrated March 4 - 11, 1990 Both nationally and locally, Volunteers of America Week was celebrated to commemorate the founding of the organization by Maud and Ballington Booth on March 8, 1986. Governor Perpich proclaimed March 4-11 as Volunteers of America Week in Minnesota in observance of it's 94th year of service. In his proclamation the Governor congratulated the human service organization's philanthropic spirit through its commitment to help those in need. National, state and locally elected officials and other spe- cial friends of the Volunteers of America recognized the organization's 94 years of ser- vice with proclamations and let- ters of congratulations. 3 BAR-NONE boys and girls enjoy a lake-side sing-a-long. MICROSOFT Corporation with the as- sistance of U.S. Communications made a gift of Cracker Jack to the children. Pizza is always a hit. Parties are best when ice cream sundaes are served. 4 organization., is .an. Equal Opportunity Employer. Dr. James P. Shannon Dr. Shannon Is Guest Speaker At Annual Dinner Dr. James P. Shannon, retired Vice President and Executive John T. Richter, James W. Feil, & James E. Hogie, Jr. Director of the General Mills Foundation was the guest speaker at the October 12, 1989 Annual Dinner of the Volun- teers of America of Minnesota. John T. Richter, outgoing board chairman, received a gift of appreciation from board and staff. James W. Feil made the presentation as James E. Hogie, Jr., board president, looks on. WiIlf~ W;L7'lei'M~y~r John 1'. Rillhter Erling W. Rockney Clayt$'n .W. . Strandlie ReneeJ. Tait RobertE. Van Valkenburg Dr. Harm A. Weber Wintertime activities at Bar-None include rides on the hayrack. 5 Christmas packages were received by each resident. Christmas Gifts Giving is the spirit of the holiday season. The giving and receiving of gifts at Christmas was made possible through the generosity of many friends. Some gift needs were seasonal while others are those which are being used throughout the year. Your support allowed the Volunteers of America to help children, families and elderly this past Christmas and during the new year. Contributions were received to help purchase Christmas Food Baskets for less fortunate families, Christmas Gifts for the many children and adults in our programs, and to provide Home Delivered Me~ls to homebound, handicapped persons. Ice skates, arts and craft items and creative toys; VCR players to present taped training materials to staff, and small ap- pliances which are especially easy and nonhazardous for our residents to use were purchased with donated funds. Many Bar-None children are experiencing summer camp thanks to generous friends. Women in the correctional program are using non- denominational Bible study booklets which were made pos- sible through Christmas time giving. A new table and chairs was 6 purchased for the home in Mora serving mentally disabled adults. The residents appreciate the ease in using a push button phone rather than a rotary dial model. Christmas contributions were also used to purchase coffee for the Senior Nutrition Program diners, to help cover the cost of parties at the dining sites, and to purchase some stainless steel place settings to replace dis- posable silverware used in the dining program. Treatment Foster Care Professional foster care is receiving greater recognition as a valued way to care for children with emotional and behavioral problems. The North American Foster Family-Based Treatment As- sociation has adopted the fol- lowing as their definition of treatment foster care: "Treat- ment foster care is a dynamic family and community-based approach for children whose needs require intensive care and treatment outside their homes. It provides comprehensive, in- dividualized services imple- mented by a team of profes- sionals and trained foster families. Treatment foster care enable children to live success- fully in family and community settings." The Volunteers of America, a founding member of the As- sociation, provided treatment foster care to more than 100 children last year. This table and chairs in the Settevig Home was purchased with Christmas gift funds. Cheveallier Elected President J. Clint Cheveallier, vice- president, was elected presi- dent/CEO of the Volunteers of America, Inc. during the or- ganizations Annual Meeting May 6-9. Walter (Wally) Faster, vice- chairman, was elected as chair- man of the Board of Directors of Volunteers of America, Inc. Mr. Faster, vice-president for corporate growth and planning at General Mills Inc., is also a member of the Volunteers of America of Minnesota Board of Directors. Cheveallier and Faster's ad- ministrative responsibilities will begin October 1, 1990 when they succeed, Raymond C. Tremont and Kevin Reilly, Sr., respectively. Tremont is retiring after 50 years of service to the'Volun- teers of America; since 1979 as President and CEO. Under the leadership of Presi- dent Tremont, the Volunteers of America experienced tremen- dous growth in program services and in the number of persons served. Endowment Fund Is Established Marvin T. Nystrom, a benefactor and friend of the Volunteers of America, estab- lished an Endowment Fund to provide operational funds for the Volunteers of America's various purposes in the area of social welfare for the people of Minnesota. His effort in providing annual funds for program services is certainly appreciated. Among those honoring Ed Settevig at the Settevig Home dedication were Verlyn Wenndt, Director of Children's Services; James W. Feil, Volunteers of America of 'Minnesota Board Chairman; Bill Sandvig, past Potentate and Hank Gyllenblad cur- rent potentate of the Zuraha Shrine; James E. Hogie, Jr., VOA MN President; Jerry Mulock, Secretary of Mr. Settevig's Lake Harriet Masonic Lodgej Mr. Settevigj Stuart A. Lindman, past Zuraha Shrine Potentate and retired television personality. Giving Through Your Will By making a bequest to the Volunteers of America, you fur- ther a cause in which you believe. Your gift lives on through services and programs which benefit others, continuing to enrich the lives of countless people served by the Volunteers of America. Bequests have enabled us to provide new facilities and program services that otherwise would not have been possible. Estate planning need not be a complicated nor burdensome process. Whether your situation calls for a simple plan or a more complex one, failure to plan carefully may leave a legacy of ex- pense, delay, and unintended distribution of property. All of which is preventable with a minimum of foresight and effort now. Carefully consider the plans, wishes, and desires that com- prise your will, and review them with your attorney. Suggested Forms Of Bequest "I give, devise, and bequeath to the Volunteers .of America % of my estate to be used by its directors and administra- tion, in carrying out its corporate objectives and purposes." -- OR -- "I give, devise and bequeath to the Volunteers of America the sum of $ to be used by its directors and administration, , in carrying out its corporate objectives and purposes." -- OR n "All the residue of my estate, including real and personal property, I give, devise, and bequeath to the Volunteers of America." * All legal forms should be' prepared by your attorney. 7 Living Memorials Help Our People Memorial giving has become a source of support to the Volunteers of America. Each memorial gift is used to benefit persons served through various program services. MEMORIAL DONOR: IN MEMORY OF: MEMORIAL DONOR: IN MEMORY OF: Mae Adolfson The McCalley Family _ Mr. & Mrs. Leonard M. Larson Mr. & Mrs. Wilmer J. Salz Edward C. SQ!!thmann Jim and Sue Hogie Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Carlson Coon Rapids Lions Club Jim and Sue Hogie Marjorie H. Sutter Mrs. Harold Boardson Mr. & Mrs. James R. Pinkerton Jim and Sue Ho~e Mr. & Mrs. Wilham F. Mead Mrs. J. E. Sween~ Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Carlson Arlene C. Clemens June Johnson Virginia V. Morgan Glaays Fredrickson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Lucas Mrs. Neil A. Davidson Mrs. Alene Ellefson Mrs. Ann C. Pulkrabek & Family Thelma Grubryn Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Carlson Dr. F. Faith Finnberg Mr. & Mrs. Earl Ingebretsen Mr. & Mrs. Gordon A. Anderson Rebecca J. Gessner Archie Gamble Archie Gamble Ruth M. Gardner Roy G. Thon Helen F. Gillespie Mr. & Mrs. Bertyl W. Carlson Jim and Sue Hogie The Merrill Golliet Family James and Ettie Hogie The Jim Hogie Family Mrs. Thelma Grubryn Maxine Mc Coy C. D. Hagel Mr. & Mrs. William F. Mead J ames and Ettie Hogie Helen L. Heinz Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Scott Jim and Sue Hogie Marily!! Jackson-Willing Mrs. Maurice M. Jadwin Jim and Sue Hogie Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Young Jim and Sue Hogie Laura M. Haaseth Josephine Weil DaVid and Elsie Zirk Vera Odell George A. Adolfson Eugene Ammend Art Anderson Art Anderson Dennis W. Angland Lucille Barkley Albert J. Beasley Otto Behnke Mabel Berry Mabel Berry Harold Boardson Harold K. Boardson Tom Boyce Agnes A. Brauer Her parents Mrs. Orlan S. Brunsvold Bruce Bucknell Bertha M. Bursh Ernest J. Christie Mrs. Francis Colgrove Paul Damkroger Neil A. Davidson Kermit Ellefson Doris Empanger Leah Eulenberg Gay Finck Estelle Finnberg Edwin Fugleston Margaret Funk Margaret Funk His parents Clarence Gamble Ralph Gardner James and Etha Garvey Tom Gillespie Olive Godin Perman Golestany Shirley Golliet Shirley Golliet Shirley Golliet Mike and Ken Grubryn Eugene Gunther Gerald J. Hagel Wilfred "Frenchy" Harvieux Danna L. Heesen Bob Heinz Maybelle Hughes Max Ivers James E. Jackson Maurice M. Jadwin Anne Johnson Doris Johnson Ray E. Johnson Sarah Johnson Joe Jones Elma Jorgenson Mary Ketter Kermit A. Knutson Bessie Krause Reed Rongstad Arlene Clemens Roseanna Lane MN Special Olympics, Inc. Alta LeFebvre Jim and Susan Hogie Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johnsen Keith and Valerie Kaaria ACME Machine Company Mr. Karol E. Matras Mr. & Mrs. James Wennerlund Meldon, Shirley and Todd Melcher The Jim Hogie Family Bill Mowry Alice Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Edgcumbe Richard and Bernice Amble Mr. & Mrs. James E. Hogie, Sr. Mrs. Grace Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Ray Larson Laura M. Haaseth Roger Ostby, Jr. Virginia L. Ouhl Vera Odell Douglas J. Peterson Leonard Polk Mrs. Esther O. Prieve Mr. Jack Fitchette Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Carlson Mary and Ed Spethmann Mary and Ed Spethmann Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Runkle Mr. & Mrs. Leon D. Sawyer Mr. & Mrs. L. G. Seifert Emery and Lenora Hogie Rosalie LaPointe Lucille R. Laing & Family Glenn A. Shannon Jim and Sue Hogie Mr. & Mrs. Robert U. Reid The McCalley Family Jane B. Spence James and Ettie Hogie Gladys Wahlroos Delores and Douglas J. Peterson John and Alyce Trooien Eunice McKnight Eunice McKnight Mrs. Maurice Trask Paul and Anne Fisker Mrs. Bill Wedeking Josephine Weil Florence O. Eckberg Anthony and Agnes Yapel, Jr. D avid and Elsie Zirk Eileen E. Knutson Roger E. Krause Mary Krochekic Kenneth Krugen Maurice Lane Sandy LeDoux Wallace LeFebvre Alpha Lundin Donald J. Lyons Elva Malberg William Mason Ann L. Matras Neil McArdle Troy Melcher Chester Merrill Mr. & Mrs. C. Mowry Arvie J. Nault Zoa L. Neeley Bertha Nelson Lloyd Nelson Lloyd Nelson Ray Niska Hilmer Odberg Roger Ostby, Sr. Henry G. Ouhl Eleanor Ovik His Parents Florence Polk Howard L. Prieve Fran Reed Emil Reierson Faye Renquist Paul R. Runeberg Gary Runkle Randal Sawyer Randal Alan Sawyer Rosa Schultz Henry Schweda Gary Shannon Gary A. Shannon Floyd Simons Perry Smith Hellen Smoot Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Spence Genevieve Stack John Stolt JoseJlhine & Wm. Tackeberry W. T. Thompson Harris Tollefson Jeanette Tollefson Maurice Trask Wilfred L. Trebby Bill Wedeking Joe Weil Pearl Welsh Anthony F. Yapel, Sr. Margaret Zirk Special Occasion Special occasion gifts were received from Mr. and Mrs. John Trooien in honor of the birthday's of Rollie Trooien, Trygve Trooien, Mrs. Roy Olson and Bennie J. Olson; from Mary Adams to recog- nize the college graduation of Jane Hogie; and from Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Nolte, Sr. to commemorate the 50th wed- ding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Russell Dunlop.