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Arc Kicks Off Capital Campaign
Thank you to everyone who came to The Arc on April 30th to help us celebrate our 60th Anniversary and to kickoff the public portion of our capital campaign.
More than 100 people attended The Arc's open house. The Arc has raised $2 million toward its $3.5 million goal. The Arc is now looking toward you and the Carroll County community to help us reach the finish line.
To learn more about how you can help us reach our goal, please watch our video. Every gift helps. For details on how you can give, please visit our website at www.ArcCarroll.org. You can also contact Sharon Smith at [email protected].
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Congratulations Arc Annual Dinner Award Winners
The Arc Carroll County congratulates the winners of this year's Annual Dinner and Community Awards.
The 2015 Annual Dinner and Community Awards event was held on May 12, 2015 at The Portico at St. John.
The Arc Community Awards recognize the achievements and contributions of Carroll County residents who make significant contributions to the intellectual and developmental disabilities community. The awards also celebrate the achievements of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Thank you to Black-Eyed Susan for catering and The Portico for hosting the event.
Lynn Davis, The Arc's Board President, selected Greg Kahlert and The Kahlert Foundation as this year's President's Award recipient.
Awards and winners include:
- WAMM Special Appreciation Award -Martha Metcalf, Westminster, Md.
- Public Service Award -Delegate Susan Krebs and Senator Justin Ready, Annapolis, Md.
- Volunteer of the Year - Douglas C. Myers, Mt. Airy, Md.
- Employer of the Year - Simple Cell, Eldersburg, Md.
- Spirit of Independence Award - Mike Hughes, Westminster, Md.
- Spirit of Independence Award - Kathy Hughes, Hampstead, Md.
- President's Award -Greg Kahlert, The Kahlert Foundation, Sykesville, Md.
- Special Education Professional of the Year - Sue Elseth, Piney Ridge Elementary, Sykesville, Md.
- Timothy J. Atkinson Award for Advocacy -Danielle Ogle, Westminster, Md.
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Theatre Camp for Kids on The Spectrum
The Arc Carroll County is hosting a free Summer Theatre Camp for kids on the autism spectrum.
The camp is available to children in the first through fifth grade. The camp runs from July 27 through August 28th.
The first three weeks of camp will be held at Ascension Episcopal Church on 23 North Court Street in Westminster. The last two weeks of camp will be held at The Carroll County Arts Council at 91 West Main Street in Westminster.
Funding for this innovative camp for children with autism was made possible by a grant from PNC Bank.
For more details please contact Britt Burr, assistant director of autism services, at 410-848-4124 ext. 139 or [email protected]. Details can also be found at our website at www.ArcCarroll.com.
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Register Now For Arc Golf Tournament
The Arc Carroll County will hold its Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Piney Branch Golf Club in Upperco, MD.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the shotgun start begins at 9 a.m.
Tournament format will be scramble. Your foursome will compete with other foursomes on the course. Team scores will be adjusted based on the "A" player's handicap for each foursome.
SOFT SPIKES ARE REQUIRED.
Registration is $120 per golfer or $450 per foursome. Last year's tournament nearly sold out, so reserve your spot today! Click here for a registration form.
The tournament features:
- 18 holes of golf, green fees and cart
- Gift awards for winning players and teams
- Hole-in-one contest
- Closest to the pin contest
- Long drive prizes
- Coffee and donuts at registration
- Refreshments on the course
- "19th hole" buffet lunch followed by an awards ceremony
- Silent Auction
We are also offering a variety of sponsorships. The golf tournament is the perfect way to market your business and pair your business with a great cause. To download a sponsorship form click here.
Proceeds from this tournament will benefit people with developmental disabilities in Carroll County. We are seeking community support to help us make the tournament a success.
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From Charles' Notebook
Reasons to Become a Member of the Arc Carroll County
By Charles Rachel
By becoming a new or sustaining member of the Arc Carroll County, you are helping to ensure that we can continue to provide the great programs and services our families and staff has come to know, love, and expect from the Arc.
I have been a client at the Arc Carroll County since October of 1997. I enjoy the social interaction with friends and co-workers.
Some of the clients even have jobs in the community, while others participate in other fun activities in the community.
Without your support, many of the people we serve would be stuck at home and would not feel like an important part of their communities. We greatly appreciate the support that our community can give. Please visit us online at www.arccarroll.com for more information and join today!
Charles Rachel has been coming to The Arc for many years. For the last two years, he has written a feature for our newsletter. Charles also serves on our board. We are glad to have Charles back!
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Upcoming Arc Events
Arc 26th Annual Golf Tournament
August 6th
9 a.m.
Piney Branch Golf Club
Upperco, MD
RSVP to Sharon Smith
410-848-4124 ext. 146.
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Family Meeting
Health & Wellness
Please join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 28th, at The Arc for a very important conversation on health and wellness for our loved ones with special needs.
Dr. Cynthia Roldan of Carroll Hospital has agreed to give us an hour of her time to discuss what will happen as our loved ones with special needs age.
The average age of the individuals in our day program is now 43, making this topic particularly relevant as the individuals at The Arc age. Space is limited, so please RSVP to reserve your spot for this free seminar.
RSVP to Sharon Smith at [email protected] or 410-848-4124 ext. 146.
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