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A.C.E. of SW Minnesota – Redwood County (Previously known as Redwood County Volunteers) July & August, 2014 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Fireworks, Festivities, Food, and More! The nation’s favorite major summer holiday is just around the corner – that’s right, it’s almost Independence Day! Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, concerts, picnics, bonfires and fireworks. Americans continue the tradition in celebrating their freedom by taking part in some fun and entertaining events in commemoration. I hope you have a great 4 th of July holiday and rest of the summer. ============================================================================== ??? The Question Corner??? The Question Corner provides answers to frequently asked questions by volunteers and members of the community during this past month. You have changed your name. What does A.C.E. stand for? A.C.E. of SW Minnesota stands for Advocate, Connect and Educate. Why did you change your name? You may recall that over the past 11 ½ years our organization has had many different names including Redwood County Volunteers, RSVP & Faith in Action. Our organizational name has changed due to the fact that we provide more than volunteer services. Along with matching volunteers with the needs of the community we also provide services to help older adults to remain living safely and independently in their own homes. We continue to offer Evidenced Based Programs such as Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Matter of Balance, and Chronic Disease Self Management. I recently volunteered at a community event such as our town celebration (i.e. Redwood 150 th Anniversary Event, Morgan, Wabasso, Lucan, Seaforth, etc. celebration) Friends of the Park, Relay for Life , Ruby’s Pantry. Should I report these hours to you? Yes, we have a special timesheet where we can record these hours and other miscellaneous hours. Please send them to our office and we will record them for you. Hours can be reported by calling our office at 507-627-1016, e-mailing us at [email protected] or mailing them to us at A.C.E. of SW MN – Redwood County, 1011 E. Elm St., #221, Redwood Falls, MN 56283. Why is it important to report our hours? The hours you report tell a story which goes into reports to our national and state offices, legislators, our Joint Powers Board, local county commissioners, as well as reporting to our grant funders. These numbers show just how much you as volunteers do and the impact on our communities.
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A.C.E. of SW Minnesota – Redwood County
(Previously known as Redwood County Volunteers)
July & August, 2014
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Fireworks, Festivities, Food, and More!
The nation’s favorite major summer holiday is just around the corner – that’s right, it’s almost Independence Day! Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, concerts, picnics, bonfires and fireworks. Americans continue the tradition
in celebrating their freedom by taking part in some fun and entertaining events in commemoration. I hope you have a great 4th of July holiday and rest of the summer.
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??? The Question Corner??? The Question Corner provides answers to frequently asked questions by volunteers and members of the community during this past month.
You have changed your name. What does A.C.E. stand for? A.C.E. of SW Minnesota stands for Advocate, Connect and Educate.
Why did you change your name? You may recall that over the past 11 ½ years our organization has had many different names including Redwood County Volunteers, RSVP & Faith in Action. Our organizational name has changed due to the fact that we provide more than volunteer services. Along with matching volunteers with the needs of the community we also provide services to help older adults to remain living safely and independently in their own homes. We continue to offer Evidenced Based Programs such as Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Matter of Balance, and Chronic Disease Self Management.
I recently volunteered at a community event such as our town celebration (i.e. Redwood 150th Anniversary Event, Morgan, Wabasso, Lucan, Seaforth, etc. celebration) Friends of the Park, Relay for Life , Ruby’s Pantry. Should I report these hours to you? Yes, we have a special timesheet where we can record these hours and other miscellaneous hours. Please send them to our office and we will record them for you. Hours can be reported by calling our office at 507-627-1016, e-mailing us at [email protected] or mailing them to us at A.C.E. of SW MN – Redwood County, 1011 E. Elm St., #221, Redwood Falls, MN 56283.
Why is it important to report our hours? The hours you report tell a story which goes into reports to our national and state offices, legislators, our Joint Powers Board, local county commissioners, as well as reporting to our grant funders. These numbers show just how much you as volunteers do and the impact on our communities.
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How are we doing? Are people reporting their hours? In May of 2014, there were 439 volunteers enrolled in Redwood County. 225 of those volunteers reported hours this month or about 51% of the people enrolled reported hours. These 225 volunteers donated 3,546 hours of volunteer service this month. Thank you all for your great work in Redwood County.
I volunteered this year but haven’t reported my hours. Is it too late? Absolutely not. We would love to have you report your hours. Just call, e-mail or mail your 2014 hours to us.
MATTER OF BALANCE CLASS IN WABASSO
Front left to right: Marge Gammelgard, Mary Lensing, Kathy Baune, Monica Fischer, Cyrilla McDonald. Back row: Elvera Hoffmann, Arlyce Averill, Carol Atkins, Kay Hirsch, Cyrilla McDonald, Charlotte Salfer, Lila Hammerschmidt, Joanne Bernardy. Matter of Balance classes began in Wabasso at Heritage Prairie Apartments on June 10 with 12 people participating. Classes are held for 8 weeks and emphasize practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn exercises which they can do at home to increase strength and balance.
One in three persons living in their own home over the age of 65 falls each year, and this number increases to one in two by the age of 80. Fall-related injuries are often serious enough to result in hospitalization and even premature death; moreover, persons who fall often face significant declines in mobility and independence. If you or someone you know would be interested in attending the Matter of Balance classes, please call our office at 507-627-1016. We would be happy to bring the classes to your community.
Volunteers Working in Redwood County
WAFER – WABASSO AREA FOOD SHELF VOLUNTEERS
Front Row: Bernie Senst, Louise Henriksen, Carol Atkins, Bernie Knott, Florence Salfer,
Kay Hirsch, Carol Ann Lanz. Back Row: Bob Sagedahl, Delores Hogen, Jeannie Holmberg, Chris Rohlik, June Schraffran, Arlene Lensing, Mary Arnoldi, Shirley Bock, Donald Beermann. The Wabasso Area Food Shelf is located in the basement of the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Wabasso. Thirty-eight volunteers take turns volunteering at the food shelf which serves residents of southwest Redwood County. The Food Shelf is open each Thursdays from 9:30 – 11:30 AM and 5:00 – 7:00 PM the first Thursday of every month. Thanks to each & everyone for volunteering at WAFER!
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A Few Of Our Topics v A.C.E. of SW Minnesota – Redwood County – Let Us Tell You about our Program v 10 Warning Signs of Memory Loss v The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease v Recruiting, Retaining & Recognizing our Volunteers
Call our office at 627-1016 to invite us to speak at your next event.
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SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you or someone you know is interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities please call our office at 507-627-1016.
Opportunities at Community Events Ø Redwood County Fair – July 24-27
Do you love the fair? Would you like to volunteer at the Redwood County Fair? The fair continues to grow and a part of the great success has been the service of wonderful volunteers. Volunteers are needed to meet & greet fair goers in the Old School House and Exhibit Building. Volunteers will receive free admission to the fair. If you are interested in volunteering, please give our office at 507-627-1016.
Ø Farmfest at Gilfillan Estates – August 5-7
In connection with Farmfest, Gilfillan Estate has food, homemade ice cream and root beer floats available to purchase in the Pavilion from 9 AM – 4 PM. Volunteers are needed to assist with serving of food and ice cream. Volunteers also needed in the Gilfillan house. Call our office to volunteer.
Ø Salvation Army Unit Members Volunteers are needed to serve as members of the service unit for the Salvation Army. Members meet locally on a quarterly basis. Project of the Salvation Army include – Kettle Campaign, Back to School backpack project, Coats for Kids, Summer Camp, & Diaper Project.
Ø Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management classes . Volunteers are needed to
teach the CDMSP classes. This class provides information and offers practical skills on managing chronic health issues. The interactive curriculum includes topics such as: fatigue and pain, exercise /physical activity, medication usage, effective communication and nutrition. Training will be held in Redwood Falls at the Redwood Area Community Center on July 28, July 29, August 4 & 5 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 507-627-1016 for more information or to volunteer.
Reporting Your Hours
Reporting your hours is important to us. Did you know you can report your hours several ways. If you are volunteering at a station that is registered with us you can record your hours on their Station Timesheet. We also welcome phone calls at 627-1016, e-mails at [email protected] or you can complete the timesheet below and mail and drop off at 1011 E. Elm St. #221, Redwood Falls, MN 56283.
REDWOOD COUNTY VOLUNTEER TIME SHEET
Month: ___________________________________
Where did you volunteer? ________________________________________________________________________
Date __________Number of Hours volunteered ______________________________________________________
Where did you volunteer? ________________________________________________________________________
Date __________Number of Hours volunteered ______________________________________________________
Where did you volunteer? ________________________________________________________________________
Date __________Number of Hours volunteered _____________________________________________________
Where did you volunteer? ________________________________________________________________________
Date __________Number of Hours volunteered ______________________________________________________
Where did you volunteer? ________________________________________________________________________
Date __________Number of Hours volunteered ______________________________________________________
Where did you volunteer? ________________________________________________________________________
Date __________Number of Hours volunteered _____________________________________________________
Volunteer Signature ___________________________________________ Date __________________________
Please submit your hours by the 5th of the month.
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