April 2018
 

 
Would you like to learn how to express your commitment to the goals of The Arc of Fort Bend County? You could do this through a planned gift. Once you have provided for loved ones in your will, you may want to include a gift of money, stock or property to The Arc. Your gift will be a lasting tribute to your concern for the advocacy, services and programs The Arc provides, while guaranteeing our long-term future. For information about how to include The Arc of Fort Bend County in your charitable giving plans, click here , or contact:
 
Laura LaVigne, [email protected]
281-494-5923.
 
     
 
   

 

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to attend the Annual Awards Dinner
       or Print Form here and return to The Arc

            
     

 
Registration open for April & May Teen/Tween Respite Events

  

    
 

Many wonderful people have supported The Arc over the years.  This month, we spotlight three: Charlie Huber and Kathy and Bob Moody.  They all have given their time, talent and treasure to The Arc to further our mission in Fort Bend County. 
 
Charlie is currently serving as Chairman of the Board - as he did in 2005 & 2006 and in 1995 & 1996.  Kathy Moody served as Chairman of the Board in 1982 & 1985. She was an active and leading member for many years.  
 
Through her husband, Bob Moody, Kathy's legacy to The Arc lives on via the Kathy Moody Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarship wa s created for students with an intellectual and/or developmental disability who need financial assistance to attend a post-secondary educational or vocational program. 
 
Since the scholarship's  inception, we have awarded six scholarships.  On April 23, The Arc will award two more scholarships to students attending the HCC VAST program.  Join us and help celebrate their accomplishments!
 
 


 
 
 
 
      

         
300 Hundred Block of Morton Street & North 3 rd Street
210 C West Hwy 90

10% of all sales will be donated to
The Arc of Fort Bend

The Arc advocates and provides programs for individuals with
 intellectual and developmental disabilities

A drawing for a gift basket will be at 9 PM

UNWINE'D WINE & CHEESE LOUNGE

To Enter, You MUST receive a punch on your
card from EACH boutique!!
Drop card off at UNWINE'D when full. You do not have to be present to win.

PARTICIPATING BOUTIQUES:
Rustic Closet, Treasure Hunters, Backwater,
Dapple Grey Co.,The Studio of Richmond, Inc.
and
The Old Post Office

For more information contact: The Studio of Richmond, Inc.- Cheryl Banfield, 281/342-4808 or Laurel Wendt, 281/381-1865


 

 

           ANNUAL SPORTS BANQUET AND DANCE

                           Sunday, June 10, 2018

                             11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

                     Details and information will be mailed out in May.

                         Be sure to reply by the deadline!

 

              We will celebrate bowlers and bowling volunteers;

                                                Special Olympics athletes, volunteers and coaches

 


 

 

Save the Date!

 

 

 

Registration information coming soon!

There's a new post-secondary, certificate program in Texas!

E4Texas:  Educate. Empower. Employ. Excel.

 
E4Texas is for people who are 18 years and older and have graduated from high school, or have a GED, and want to be a Personal Care Attendant. The E4Texas experience combines classroom instruction with practical career building experiences in addition to independent living skills and self-determination.
 
E4Texas has three goals:

  • Empower Texans to become self-determined & independent
  • Educate Texans to gain employment skills, as well as professional and independent living skills
  • Employ Texans in the area of Personal Care Attendants and related fields, and who will excel in life!
     

E4Texas is a college-based experience for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain education related to:

  • Employment
  • Daily living skills, and
  • Professionalism   

     

Students will attend classes on the main campus in Austin, be a part of the UT campus community, and become empowered to excel in life. Visit the website for more information: https://disabilitystudies.utexas.edu/e4texas

  
   


  


 

 

 

Sprint Sand and Clay for your generous donation of a
Private Mini Golf Tournament  for 12 at Weston Lakes Country Club!
 
Special Olympics Golfers will hold their private tournament on
May 16, 2018.
 
 
Sprint Sand and Clay purchased the item at The Arc's 2017 Golf Classic and immediately donated the certificate to our Special Olympics Golf program.
 

 
 

 

 

Register online    
 or Print the Registration form and return to The Arc  
 
 
 
 
             
 
When submitting your Donation Form,
select "The Arc of Fort Bend County" as your Favorite Charity  



By Karri Axtell, Director of Youth Programs               
           

    
     
 
     
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
  

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     281-494-5924  


     Parent Support Group Meeting

     Although the focus is school-aged children, all parents of a child with a disability are invited to attend.         
        
               
          


           May 3

           United Way Fort Bend Center  
           12300 Parc Crest Drive, Conf. Room A
           Stafford, TX 77477
           9:30 a.m.  - 11:30 a.m.  
           




      
     
    281/494-5924 


    Upcoming Adult Social Recreation

    The Arc's Adult Social Recreation Program is a members-only club for individuals with I/DD living in Fort Bend County. There is an application process that is updated each year.

    Contact Nancy Dobert for a registration packet and more information on the requirements for this program.

    RSVP's are mandatory for all events.*            
        
               
          
      
     
    April 14

    Disney on Ice - "Dare to Dream" 
    NRG Stadium
    3:30 p.m.
     
              
     
        

     

           

     

            April 28    

     

            Arabia Shrine Circus

            Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

            3:00 p.m.


     

            
             
     
            May 19
     
            Sugar Land Skeeters vs Maryland Blue Crabs 
            Constellation Field
            6:05 p.m.
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
     
     
         Saturday Bowling
     
          AMF Stafford Lanes
          4919 South Main
          Stafford, TX 77477
          April 14,21 & 28
          May 5,12,19 & 26
          11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
         
      
       
    281/494-5926  
     


     Upcoming Special Olympics Events


          
           April 14 

               Lamar Consolidated ISD Invitational
     Track Meet
     Traylor Stadium   
          

     
            
      
      
    281/494-5928

    Our Mission Statement

     

    The Arc of Fort Bend County ensures opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their quality of life within our community.