Community Edition Summer 2018

VIP Services, Inc. 811 East Geneva Street

Elkhorn, WI 53121VOICEthe vip

VIP’s Mission In ActionWhat's Up?

JoAnne and her daughter, Kathleen

JoAnne brings a wealth of personal and professional

experience as the facilitator. She is a retired Speech and

Language Pathologist for the Delavan-Darien school district

as well as a long-time volunteer and Board member

at VIP Services.

In the beginning, JoAnne thought she'd be teaching a

current events class to clients but it turns out, "I've learned

more from them than they have from me." Pennie, a VIP Client at

What's Up?

JoAnne Tully begins each class by sharing what's been happening in the community as well as encouraging participants to talk about events that have piqued their interest. Based on a book club style format, she describes the class as a "conversation with friends."

The purpose of the group is to provide an opportunity to discuss local events and help people be more aware and involved in their communities. The group meets one hour per week over the course of four weeks. It’s a welcoming and inclusive place for adults with disabilities to learn about, discuss, and address the social and community happenings most important to them.

The conversations each week encourage clients to share their own opinions as well as learn more about a topic. For example, one class focused on the Hwy. 50 road construction through Delavan and its effect on businesses and local traffic patterns. The participants discussed how they were personally impacted by the road closures when traveling in and around the construction areas.

Group participants also have the opportunity to improve their communication and interaction skills in an inclusive environment. They listen to others, have a willingness to be a part of the discussion, participate in the group independently and are respectful of others’ views and opinions. JoAnne's only rule? “No politics! Otherwise everything else is up for discussion."

VIP Services' Mission: Empowering people with disabilities to explore and experience endless possibilities.

That's the question asked each week at our current events discussion group

One of the What's Up? groups in action: (from left, counter clockwise) Pennie, Charlene, JoAnne and Dale

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From the Executive Director's DeskWith continued implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOWA) at the state level, and updates to the Medicaid Home and Community Based Settings Rule, things are rapidly changing. Of particular significance, on March 28, 2018 Governor Walker signed the Employment First Bill into law, making Wisconsin the 33rd Employment First state in the nation. Employment First is a national movement centered on the premise that all citizens, including individuals with complex disabilities, are capable of full participation in integrated employment and community life.

The law requires state agencies including the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Department of Health Services (DHS), and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to jointly plan and collaborate to set Competitive Integrated Employment as their priority policy. However, the law specifically does not limit an individual’s access to or choice of allowable services including prevocational services.

Making a difference at VIPVolunteers

Volunteers are truly the backbone of VIP; people we need, trust and value. Who are VIP Volunteers? Our Board members, corporate volunteers, school activity volunteers, community members and VIP Ambassadors. In 2017, VIP volunteers completed an incredible 1,771 hours of service!

Paul Kremer was recently recognized for his extradordinary dedication as a volunteer and Ambassador Coach.

Pictured: Paul and Cindy Simonsen, Executive Director

VIP's Volunteer Board members include: (front row) JoAnne Tully, Carolyn Chambers, Beth Shodeen and Carol Prchal (back row) Ed

Scaro, Don Vandello, Ellen Weber and Bill Ring

Frank Hoover, VIP Ambassador and Paul at the

10th Annual Bowl-a-thon

Donna Neshek, Bob Putnam and Kathi George,

VIP Board Members

As a service provider, we have an opportunity to creatively shape something new. Aligning policy with practice to develop truly individualized and sustainable community-based services is the challenge we need to embrace. The message we need to send to people we serve is we have faith in your abilities! We will support you to try out new things so that you can make informed choices. We will assist you to be in the mainstream of community life but will help you to stay connected with your friends.

Life is a personal journey for every human being. There are an infinite number of possibilities and ideas for living a meaningful life. At VIP Services, we are committed to supporting each and every person we serve to live an amazing life. Join us in our mission! Cynthia Simonsen

Executive Director

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Over 200 clients, business representatives, family members and guests convened at Evergreen Country Club for the VIP Services Recognition Dinner in February. The event celebrated our 2017 monthly Individual Achievement Award recipients along with our Partners of the Year. Recognized were Southern Lakes Newspapers, LLC as the Community Partner of the Year, Continental Corporation as the Employer of the Year and Chaney Instrument Company as the Business Partner of the Year. Decorations were provided by Wishing Well Florist of Elkhorn.

33rd Annual Recognition Dinner

Clients Shine On Special Night

Above: Cindy Simonsen, Executive Director recognizes Daniel O'Keefe as the 2017

Individual Achievement Honoree of the Year. Below: Dan and his mom, Katie Granzow.

2017 Individual Achievement Award RecipientsRow 1: Lisa Townsend, Stacy Novak, Dale Margraf, Maggie Schrantz, Tim Kiepert and Stephen Weisbrod. Row 2: Jon Stuesser, Matt Fibiger, Alex

Whitmore, Donald Moore and Scott Bushey.

Grant Awarded

"Partners with Business" InitiativeVIP Services recently received a grant from the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD). Grants were awarded to seven school districts and service providers to work with local businesses to hire and support workers with disabilities.

The “Partners with Business” initiative was signed into law this spring and is based on a successful, cost-effective strategy from BPDD’s "Let’s Get to Work" youth employment project that shows businesses how co-workers can provide supports to employees with disabilities on the job.

Cindy Simonsen, Executive Director at VIP Services, says the Partners with Business model will be beneficial because “the efficiency of having on-site, co-worker involvement will lead to better employment outcomes.”

Steve Pils is a great example of successful employment in the community. He's

pictured with Mark Stinebrink of Stinebrink's Piggly Wiggly where Steve

has worked for more than 15 years!

For more information about the grant or how your business could participate, contact Dana Kelnhofer, at VIP Services, phone: 262-723-4043 ext. 130 or e-mail: danakelnhofer@vipservices-inc.org.

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Spotlight on Community Employment

Matt Church: A Self-Determined LifeMatt Church has worked part-time at Camp Timber-lee Christian Center in East Troy since graduating from high school. For the past eight years, he's been on their kitchen staff prepping food for thousands of campers and groups the camp hosts each year. Finding that first job wasn’t an easy road as he and his family found that navigating the world of adult services was filled with continuing challenges for a person with a disability.

Eventually Matt and his family connected with VIP Services and he started working with Job Development Specialist, Sherri Harmon. Sherri helped Matt hone in on his strengths and put together a resume. He interviewed at Timber-lee with Dean Hamilton, Food Services Director, for a dish washing position in their kitchen. Matt was hired and then teamed up with another staff person to ensure proper training as well as received additional job coaching from Sherri. It wasn’t long before Matt was working independently and asked for more job responsibilities. Dean agreed and trained Matt to do basic food preparation and some cooking in addition to his dish washing duties.

However, Matt’s life is not all about work. In 2012, he became a VIP Services Ambassador. His training as an Ambassador has also helped him to take steps towards being more Self-Determined. Being Self-Determined means making informed choices, a responsibility that Matt has embraced. He regularly attends the Self-Determination Conference sponsored by the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities. Matt notes, “I have definitely learned about the importance of speaking up for myself.”

Matt continues to look for the “perfect” full-time job in the community. In addition to working at Timber-lee, he also works in the kitchen at YMCA Camp Edwards in East Troy. A few years ago, Matt took the initiative and got his driver's license, which gives him more independence when it comes to employment. To add to his busy life, Matt is also an avid stock car racing fan and volunteer with Ryan Farrell Racing.

Matt and State Rep. Tyler August during a visit at Camp Timber-lee

Through the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, "Take Your Legislator to Work" program, legislators visit employees and students having their first community work experience. They see how people with disabilities contribute to the local economy. They meet employers who say their business is better because they employ a person with a disability.

Rep. August says, “Spending the day at Camp Timber-lee with Matt Church was a great experience. His tenacity and enthusiasm are contagious. It was both an honor and a pleasure getting to know him. "

Matt says, “My whole life has led me to where I am today. I have learned from watching my parents fight the system on my behalf. I have learned about what it takes to be a good worker from my VIP job coaches. I have had the opportunity to learn to speak up for myself as an Ambassador. And, I have been able to attend things like the Self-Determination Conference. All of these things together have given me a great handle on the exciting future that lies ahead for me.”

Dean Hamilton, Food Services Director at Camp Timber-lee and Matt

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More than 120 bowlers participated in VIP Services’ 10th Annual Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser at Delavan Lanes on Saturday, March 3rd. Bowlers, along with event sponsors, raised almost $17,000 to support programs and services for people with disabilities. The Bowl-a-thon is one of our most popular annual activities, bringing together clients, family members and the broader community for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. For an event recap, go to www.vipservices-inc.org.

Presenting Sponsor:

Lane Sponsors:Advia Credit Union

Annie Frame's Family (Neill & Pam Frame) The Bark Market LLC

Delavan Fitness Center/ Rocky's Gym Ron and Ann Deschner Edstrom Industries, LLC Engine Design Machine

Fontana Family Dentistry, LLC Greenbriar Canine Academy

Heckel Tool & Manufacturing Corp. Madison Street Subs

Donna and Tom NeshekOak Leaf Capital Partners, Chris Reed

Pete's Porting Service Steven Pils

Robertson Ryan & Associates, Inc.(office of Jeff & Nancy Parrish)

Royal Basket TrucksSouthern Lakes Credit UnionPalma Insurance Agency, Inc.

Stinebrink's Piggly WigglyJoel & Sue Stokes-Nelson Walworth County ARC

Youngquist and Kennedy Orthodontics

1st Place: Three Cowboys and a Cowgirl Steve, Jennifer, David and Derek, raised $1,480!

If you are a Facebook user, be sure to “LIKE” VIP Services. We post events, items of interest, pictures, client accomplishments and much more!

Best Team Costumes went to Madison Street Madness: Katie, Joanie, Beth and Ed

Best Dressed for St. Patrick's Day Award went to The Shamrock's: April, Kelsey,

Amy and Shelly

Spare Sponsors:House Check - Peggy & Michael Bentley Integra, Inc. - Monroe & Deena Putnam

Missy & Bob Putnam

Team Sponsors:Kathi & Mike George

Prop Shaft Supply Inc. Voskuil Adult Family Home

General Sponsor: McCullough's Prescriptions & Gifts

Bowl-a-thon Strikes Success!Community Engagement

2nd Place: Elkhorn Rotary Club Strikers Tom, Cindy, Bill and Dan, raised $1,039!

3rd Place: Grand Geneva Resort's Eagles Tammy, Dave, Mario and Paul, raised $700!

Sugar Creek Lutheran Church's

6th Grade Confirmation

class had a ball!

Strike Sponsor:The Weber Boys

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Empowering People

Life Enrichment Activities

Adam Lofy (pictured with Colleen Lesniak) was recognized for an amazing 20 years of volunteer

service at Lakeland Health Care Center.

Sean (above) works on the computer at the Aram Public Library in Delavan

during a Community Connections class.

Jennifer (above) regularly volunteers at Lakeland Animal

Shelter.

Barb Pajor, VIP Volunteer (above) works with Barb, Cody and Joe in the Discovery class, "Money Basics." Over the course of several weeks, clients

gain more knowledge about recognizing and handling money. Clients also work through different scenarios about spending money on

everyday things such as buying household items, food, and going out to a movie. Through this interactive format, clients begin to learn about

identifying different coins and bills while also understanding healthy saving and spending habits.

Gateway Nursing Students lead a class on the benefits of good nutrition.be

VIP Volunteers (from left) John, Adam, Steve, Cliff, Brandon and

Jennifer are pictured with Colleen Lesniak, Volunteer Coordinator

for Walworth County. The volunteers were recognized

during National Volunteer Week for their service at senior

nutrition sites and Lakeland Health Care Center.

Job well done! VIP Volunteers (above) worked with Elkhorn Kiwanis member and retired

Circuit Court Judge Bob Kennedy to prepare thousands of new parents' newsletters for

mailing through the Walworth County UW- Extension.

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The summer cookout and festivities were once again in full swing with this beloved VIP tradition. Beautiful weather added to the fun which included Frisbee golf, board games, bingo, a "far out" themed photo booth and of course, a 70's themed disco dance!

To get ready for the cookout, we made tie-dye t-shirts in every color and style. Making the shirts was an interactive fine motor activity for promoting hand strength and coordination. Plus it gave everyone a chance to show off their super groovy t-shirts!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our staff and volunteers with special thanks to Beth Shodeen and Joanie Quick, along with grill master Jon Kasnick from the End Zone Bar & Grill in Delavan for providing and preparing the delicious lunch!

“My Hero” is a project through a partnership with Elkhorn Area High School's AVID Program and VIP Services. Over the course of three weeks, clients and students discussed their personal heroes and what qualities those heroes have along with what they would like to say to their heroes.

The activity provided an opportunity for clients to work on their social, writing and time management skills. The students then reflected on the experience sharing that it pushed them outside of their comfort zones, realizing “people just want humanity. People with disabilities, want to be treated the same as anyone else…listen and talk with them about their day and ask about their story and background.”

Marie Barnhart, Student Advisor says, "Our time at VIP was truly life-changing for all of us. What the kids and I learned is not something they can get in the classroom or from a text book. The experience was invaluable. We really look forward to partnering with VIP again in the fall for the next phase of this partership!"

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WHAT IS AVID?AVID = ADVANCEMENT VIA

INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID

students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high

expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them.

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Rest Area Maintenance (RAM)

• In Memory of or In Honor of gifts• Special event sponsorships• Naming opportunities • Securities gifts• Planned giving • Monetary gifts• In-kind donations• Volunteering

With county, state and national funding having to stretch further to meet the needs of our agency, we depend on the generosity of friends like you to be able to continue to provide much-needed programs and services.

For more information contact 262-723-4043 ext. 105.To make a gift on-line:

www.vipservices-inc.org

VIP Services' Rest Area Maintenance (RAM) program was recently honored for their dedication and service to the community. Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch recognized the 30-year anniversary of the program.

RAM provides facility maintenance for state-owned rest areas in Walworth and Rock counties, as well as a Safety Weight Enforcement Facility in Dane County. VIP Services' RAM Crew also maintains the Genoa City Park and Ride site and the state welcome sign adjacent to the Illinois border.

Congratulations to the RAM Crew!

Program Recognition

Pictured: Dan Balciunas, Carol Deyaert, Lt. Gov. Kleefisch, DOT's Deputy Secretary Bob Seitz, RAM Program Director Ken Sween and Trevor Mitchell

Rec Connect's goals are to:•Expand available options for people to engage in leisure and recreational activities.•Broaden social support networks that include existing friends and provideopportunities to make new acquaintances based on common interests and hobbies.•Enhance physical, social, mental, and emotional well-being of participants.•Foster an atmosphere that empowers self-determination and supports independence.•Increase access to existing community resources.

For more information about Rec Connect, contact Tara Scott, Recreation Specialist at 262-723-4043 ext. 138 or via e-mail: tarascott@vipservices-inc.org.

Rec Connect is our new Walworth County-wide recreation program that is available to all people with disabilities. This program will collaborate with existing organizations, programs and entities and will develop additional options consistent with consumer needs and interests.

VIP Volunteers preparing the tie dye

t-shirt supplies for our Summer Cookout:

Carrie Pawinski, Carol Prchal, Janet

Kelly and Arlene Weyrough

WAYS TO SUPPORT

VIP SERVICES

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The 20th Annual VIP Golf Outing in June, presented by Kikkoman Foods, Inc. and the Kikkoman Foods Foundation, Course sponsor Aldridge Electric, Awards Dinner sponsor Tankcraft Corporation/Plasticraft Corporation and Lunch sponsor MPC, Inc., was a wonderful success NETTING MORE THAN $120,000! Funds raised support programs and services for more than 300 people with disabilities we serve each year.

Welcoming the golfers to the magnificent course at Big Foot Country Club in Fontana was event Co-Chair Cherie Ackman. The day concluded with a program and special remarks by Executive Director Cindy Simonsen and Board President Ed Scaro. Funds were raised through sponsorships, participant entry fees, a wine pull, raffle ticket sales and auctions. The loud auction featured a "program fund" for our new county-wide therapeutic recreation program, Rec Connect (see page 8 for more details about the program).

THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, golfers, prize and wine donors, volunteers and committee members. We are very grateful for the incredible generosity from the community. As funding for human services programs continues to decrease, fundraising is more crucial than ever and helps us provide programs and services for people with disabilities. For a list of our sponsors go to: www.vipservices-inc.org.

VIP'S GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE: Co-Chairs Cherie Ackman and Bob Putnam, Cheri Brost, Rose Crandall, Kathi George, Jim Homan, Regan Homan, Larry Kosiek, Donna Neshek, Bill Ring and Mark Stinebrink, along with Ed Scaro, Board President and Cindy Simonsen, Executive Director.

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VIP Golf Outing

Thank You!

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VIP Donors: Making great programs & services available for people with disabilitiesWe remain committed to our mission of empowering people with disabilities, providing a broad range of services to help people with diverse yet individualized needs. We know that it will take a real commitment to build a future that works for all of our clients—but we remain true to our belief that each person deserves a future that offers “endless possibilities.” With your support, we will continue to ensure that each and every one of the people we serve is able to find his or her own path to growth, self-esteem and personal productivity. Join us and make your gift today and support VIP Services. Thank you!

We are especially grateful that the generous donors named on this page have chosen to honor those who are or have been important in their lives. All gifts listed here were received during the period of July 18, 2017 - May 14, 2018.

IN HONOR OF:

IN MEMORY OF:

Margaret Ann AustinJames FuegenMr. Michael Howlett Kayla Sellers

Tom AustinJames FuegenKayla Sellers

Charlie BrownStuart & Marilyn Mohns

Bertil BrunkMrs. Ulla Brunk

Ralph CatesMrs. Ila Cates

Linda Dawley-RoseMs. Beverly Lackey

Harold DodgeMissy Senft

Jeff FibigerRon & Lily Fibiger

John GrimmMs. Geraldine Grimm

Fred G. GrossMs. Geraldine Grimm

Beverly JohnsonMr. & Mrs. James Ipsen

Brian KellyJohn & Patricia GroveJanet & Brenda KellyThomas & Lynda Kelly

Scott LehnAndrea MaesMr. & Mrs. Harold Schuren Ms. Mary Louise Godfrey Ms. Roberta HanlonMs. Judith Voss

Lee & Connie McCluskey Christopher & Yvonne Morgan

Gregory James MooreJeff & Jan Beardsley Trudy Brell & Family Peggy Duhr Joe & Jane Gilbertson Jack & Claire Jones Phil & Sharon Knobel Harry & Pat McCarthy Denny & Kris MohrJerry & Marla MooreRalph & Judy Morello Don Morello & Rose Rogers David & Jane Nee NeuroRestorative Carbondale Tom & Mary Ellen Radder Phil & Jan Santacroce Joseph Spang Gina SpangHarold Thiede & Mary Kellings Bob & Ruth Tormey Dave & Jeri Tormey Eric & Cheryl Truesdale Kelly Truesdale & Sandra Sanchez

Luke NelsonRichard & Lynn Wesolek

Edward ThalackerPhil & Sharon Knobel

Alf StanglandPhil & Sharon Knobel

Bobby VahoviusDuane & Karen Neuendorf

Robert WaechterFrank & Susan McClellan

Eddie WagnerEd & Rita Larsen

Daniel WardWalworth County Tavern League

Mary Wrzesinski Bonnie MedleyRick & Sue Schmidt

Mark AnichDeborah J. Anich Wustmann

Dylan KilgoraAllen & Dorothy Morrison

Susie LambertRuth Kahl

Allen & Nancy Lehman Ms. Melita Grunow

Adam LofyRonald & Carla Ritchie

John T. McDonough Mr. James McDonough

Jonathan Stuesser Mr. & Ms. Frank DarzanoGinny Stuesser

Kathleen Tully Matt & Molly Polyock

Shannon Sutej Dennis Findlay

Ronald Nieuwenhuis Nieuwenhuis Bros., Inc.

Bob & Missy Putnam Scott & Julia Sims

Mike Reader Anonymous

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We are grateful to our many friends, supporters and family members for their generous annual fund gifts. These gifts allow VIP Services to be as flexible as possible in meeting the complex and varied needs of our clients. Annual gifts may be designated to special projects that meet individual donor’s interests. Annual gifts of any size are welcomed by VIP Services. The gifts listed here were received during the period of July 18, 2017 - February 5, 2018.

PLATINUM CHAMPION ($25,000+ Donor)Mr. William Wiswell

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS($10,000+ Donors)Kikkoman Foods

Foundation, Inc.Robert & Patricia Moore

FoundationMr. & Mrs. Robert P.

Putnam

COMMUNITY LEADERS($5,000+ Donors) AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Robert Fettig Keefe KaresThe Terri & Rudy Sundberg Family FundUnited Way of Walworth

County

Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. James Stowell Ms. Cheryl A. BakerMr. & Mrs. John A. BolleroMrs. Kay Drexler Elkhorn Kiwanis Club The Golden Years of WalworthAndy & Chris Groth Tom & Mary Johnson Kehoe - Henry & Associates, Inc.Keith Venema, Keith's Auto Body, Inc.Philip & Mary Kilkenny Mr. James Kirchschlager Knights of Columbus, Whitewater and Palmyra Council #1690Paul & Sue KremerMr. & Mrs. Fred H. LawtonNick & Janet LesarMr. & Mrs. Tim Lockwood Mr. & Mrs. Carey Luiting Mr. & Mrs. William E. NelsonMs. Laurie O'Donnell Kathy & Bob Peterson Joe & Sue PilsMr. Robert PollockRexnord FoundationMr. & Mrs. William SeymourMark & Mary Stinebrink Van's Antiques of

COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

($250+) Donors

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher GoebelJoe & Lois HaasMrs. Shirley Haase Ginny HallMr. & Mrs. John Handel Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hannon Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Heckel Mr. Zachary Janssen Mrs. Jean JaroszMs. Judith C. JensenMr. & Mrs. Philip Jones Peter & Mary Ann Kahl Mr. Jacob KeizerRobert & Marsha Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kohl Phil & Mary KossMr. & Mrs. Scott Kovarik Dr. Paul Kreul D.D.S. Lake Geneva Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Ltd. Ms. Barbara Leetzow Mrs. Lorraine B. Letarte Ms. Helen R. LinkMrs. Esther LoisTom & Chris Lorden Mrs. Susan Loth Madison Street SubsMr. & Mrs. Darrel P. MarkhamMr. & Mrs. Paul Meylink Dan MisnerMr. & Mrs. Ralph A. MoehrkeMs. Janet MorrowMr. & Mrs. Daniel Norton Rod & Virginia Paulsen Jason & Rachel Penning Mr. Scott G. PorterMr. Duke PotterJohn & Rita RaceMrs. Ruby Recknagel Mr. & Mrs. Mark Reno Ms. Sue Ellen RichMs. Carla RitchieMr. Kenneth RobersMr. John Romano

Please accept our regrets for any inadvertent omission on these donor lists.

COMMUNITY INVESTORS

($1,000+ Donors) Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. BuchertMargit Erickson Green Bay Packers FoundationSharon & Tom Haverstock Edward Hechmann InControl Wisconsin Mr. Bruce D. Johnson Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick's Council #3464

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Likes

Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Madsen Jr.Mrs. Rose A. Mohr Mr. Steven PilsJohn & Mary Schroeder

Shodeen Family Foundation Toby & Shari Steivang Tim & Jennifer Touchette Walworth Fontana Rotary

Wisconsin State Rosalie RouseJim & Marcia SaerLinda SantyMr. Donald SchieveDr. & Mrs. Bruno E. SchifflegerJim & Marilyn Shoberg Peter & Sue SchulerMr. & Mrs. Dennis Schulz Scott's Screenprinting, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Donald Scurek Marion L. ShepstoneMs. Germaine H. Shipman Bob SlesingerMs. Jennifer Smith Lovell SmithMr. James P. Sorensen Ed & Suzette Sorenson Joel Sperling D.C.Mr. Rodney P. St. John Greg & Judith Staponkus Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Stevens Mike & Gay StranRay StrobelMs. Sandralee Thiele William & Diane ThompsonMike & Laura ThonMr. & Mrs. John J. Tierney Mr. Dennis M. Tobin Mr. & Mrs. James Toennies David & Joanne Toennies Mr. Charles Van Dyke Ms. Irene Vilona-LaBonne Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Vogt Walworth County Toastmasters ClubMr. & Mrs. Kevin Watts Mr. Barry P. WeissMr. & Mrs. R. Stephen WernerErin WhalenWilliam & Catherine WillmannWoller True Value Hardware

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WalworthWisconsin Farm Technology Days

Council - Knights Lew Zarnstorff

COMMUNITY FRIENDS(up to $250)DonorsAmazon Smile Anonymous - multipleJeff & Terri Alder Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Arnold Jan & Jeff Beardsley Robert M. BehrensDan & Janis BiceJohn & Barb BiglerMr. & Mrs. Philip Blackwell Dottie BrunoTimothy Middleton & Diane BustamanteMs. Daralyn Boutelle of Career Source, LLCSteve & Marilyn Carlson Mr. & Mrs. William Chesen Mr. Tim Kumbier, Circle, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Clark Ms. Tracy CromeyDana & Nancy Cunniff Rod & Mary DaleeMr. John A. DanielsMr. & Mrs. Frank DeMartinoViolet K. DeWindMr. Joseph Dobrzynski Ms. Donna M. Doebert Ms. Margaret C. Downing Mr. & Mrs. Frank Eames Mr. & Mrs. Ken Earle Doug & Connie Edens Mr. & Mrs. Richard EmmerichKen & Diane EttenMr. & Mrs. Joseph Fanning Tony & Kim FlitcroftMs. Nancy GeidelDr. & Mrs. Keith Gibson

VIP SERVICES, INC.811 East Geneva StreetElkhorn, WI 53121Telephone: 262-723-4043

Fax: 262-723-4984

Website: www.vipservices-inc.org

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Event Co-Chairs: Donna Neshek and Ed Scaro

Sunday, November 4th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Elkhorn Area High School

See you at Stir It Up 2018! Big Foot High School Jazz Band directed by Neal Raskin will be back to perform in 2018!

Marty and John Adams of Lake Geneva Pie Co.

4th Annual

Ticket prices:$10: Youth (ages 7 - 17)

$25: General Admission$50: Preferred Seating (includes reserved table and

parking along with table service)

Join us for this COUNTY-WIDE CHARITABLE FUNDRAISER co-hosted by VIP Services and the Rotary Club of Elkhorn. What happens at Stir It Up? Top area restaurants generously donate hearty samples of their signature fare while attendees are entertained by local high school choirs and jazz bands. Funds raised benefit New Beginnings: Domestic Violence Shelter Build Campaign, Lakeland Animal Shelter, VIP Services and area high school music programs.

Tickets on sale NOW at: Advia Credit Union—Elkhorn (all locations) and Salem branches,First National Bank and Trust—Walworth County branches, Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly—Lake

Geneva and Delavan stores, Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce, VIP Services or on-line:

Partner