INSIGHTA Bosma Enterprises Magazine

Bosma Enterprises Logo, Navigating Blindness

S u m m e r / F a l l , Issue 9

COVER PHOTO: 2 Schwab Volunteers enjoy the zoo with a Bosma clientPARTYING WITH THE ANIMALS PG 4

Inside Front Cover: LOU’S VIEWS

“I HAVE LEARNED THAT SUCCESS IS TO BE MEASURED NOT SO MUCH BY THE POSITION THAT ONE HAS REACHED IN LIFE AS BY THE OBSTACLES WHICH HE HAS HAD TO OVERCOME WHILE TRYING TO SUCCEED.”~Booker T. Washington

Dear friends,When I look at the history of Bosma Enterprises, our success is clearly defined by the challenges we have overcome. From the early days as a private non-profit we struggled, but from those challenges we became the thriving company we are today.

We now have nearly 200 employees and over 50 percent are blind or visually impaired and employed at

all levels of our company. Last year, we had over $60 million in revenue, a large portion coming from our contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs. We are honored to serve those who have fought to protect our freedom.

Not only am I proud of the accomplishments of our company but also how the people we serve have overcome the many obstacles life has set before them. Everyday, I see the devastation caused by vision loss. However, as you read through the pages of this InSight magazine, you’ll see how people have turned their tragedy into triumph. You’ll learn about people who give their time to enrich the lives of others, one man’s journey from vision loss to racing, a group of people traveling to Washington to advocate on Capitol Hill and so many more extraordinary stories of perseverance.

I am proud to lead a fantastic, hard-working team whose goal is to make sure others are able to live independently. The success of those we serve is the success of each and every employee at Bosma Enterprises.

I want to thank you for your support over the years.

Bosma Enterprises would not be here without you. I know you will enjoy this issue of our magazine. Sincerely,

Lou Moneymaker, President and CEO

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4 PARTYING WITH THE ANIMALSA simple, rainy day at the zoo may have changed a few lives forever.

11LET YOUR FINGERS DO THE WALKINGNick Leon, O&M instructor at Bosma, uses a 3D pen to create a tool that can help people who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world.

15RACING WITH BLIND FAITH

The Blind Faith Race Team wants to change minds about the

capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired.

18INSPIRED TO CREATE CHANGEA former Bosma client was inspired to create a place for people to come together for support and learn basic skills.

20TACKLING THE ROAD AHEADChris Dunlavy partnered with John Skelton after vision loss to run the 500 Festival Mini Marathon and rebuild his confidence.

22 PUBLIC POLICY Showing people who are blind they have a voice.

24 BHR BULLETINBusiness Honor Roll (BHR) had a successful year supporting Bosma’s comprehensive rehabilitation services and programs.

27 BOSMA GIVES BACKEmployee volunteers from Bosma enjoy giving back to

the Indianapolis community.

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“SOMETHING TELLS ME IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT THE ZOO...

I DO BELIEVE IT’S TRUE.”

A day at the Indianapolis Zoo can be a test of endurance under any circumstances. Now imagine it with impending storms and what seemed like thousands of preschoolers on field trips.

Sounds daunting, yet that is exactly what happened May 26, 2016, as volunteers from Charles Schwab escorted a group of clients from Bosma Enterprises through the pathways and exhibits at the zoo.

A wide range of clients participated in the outing – some with limited vision, others with no vision at all. After a brief training session for the Schwab volunteers on the do’s and don’ts of guiding a person with visual

impairment, the groups split up and were off to visit their zoo favorites.

Lisa, a client who was finishing the Bosma program the next day, was anxious to see the baby giraffe and orangutan. She has no vision in her right eye and very limited vision in her left and like many others, brightness makes seeing more difficult. Fortunately, the morning was overcast. Unfortunately, torrential rains were on the way.

Lisa’s vision loss was due in part to a stroke brought on by stress and diabetes. She was a night manager at a large retailer when she had the stroke. She says the hardest thing she’s had to learn is how to relax.

As Lisa Wagoner and Jennifer King from Schwab escorted Lisa to the first exhibit, it became clear that this soft-spoken woman was still in the process of finding her way in a life that forced her to slow down. She spoke of simple joys like drawing, photography, learning all that her tablet and phone could do for her, and cleaning. Yes, she actually finds cleaning her house relaxing!

Jennifer and Lisa helped her locate the animals in each exhibit the best they could and Lisa’s persistence in trying to get the animals into her field of vision was

inspiring. She patiently scanned the exhibit, staying with it until she got them in her sights. As the zebra or lion or giraffe came into focus she would break into a wide smile, draw their outline in the air with her finger and marvel at their beauty.

One of her Schwab guides, Lisa Wagoner, is an Associate Financial Services Professional hired by Schwab because of her extensive work experience in client services—skills that were obvious during her outing with Lisa. Using Lisa’s iPad, Wagoner would photograph the animals and favorite flowers so Lisa could enlarge and view them at her leisure.

The two Lisa’s bonded and dropped into easy conversation quickly. “I’ve volunteered lots of places like Gleaners, but I wanted an experience with more personal engagement,” explained Wagoner. She found it that day at the zoo.

Jennifer King has been with Schwab for nine years in the Retirement Division. Although she is a “seasonal” employee, she has enjoyed the full benefits of their volunteer program every year, watching it grow from

Volunteer Day to Volunteer Week. The company currently provides their employees 23 volunteer event opportunities with 16 local organizations, including Bosma.

According to Michael Dixon, Vice President, Client Service and Support, approximately 40 percent of all Schwab employees participate in their corporate volunteerism program, providing over 1500 hours per year of much needed volunteer help. The program began 12 years ago and according to Michael, “It attracts new talent, creates employee engagement, lets our employees know that we are purpose-driven and makes them feel that they are part of something meaningful.”

The Bosma experience came full circle when Schwab employee, Tony Williams, signed up as a volunteer for the zoo outing. Tony is a former Bosma client and former employee and the first employee with a visual impairment to be hired into the firm of 1500 employees. He jumped at the opportunity to pay it forward as a volunteer for the day and joked that it literally would be the blind leading the blind!

Tony, who has distorted central vision, came to Bosma after graduating Purdue University. He realized that he had all the academic tools he needed, but finding the right employment situation for him seemed impossible. His vocational rehabilitation counselor at Purdue introduced him to Bosma – a referral that changed Tony’s life.

Tony was hired as a financial services professional and his introduction into Schwab included working closely with another of the day’s volunteers, Iketta Ricks. A cient services professional, Iketta was assigned to help Tony not only acclimate to the new job but also to find the right technology to make his employment successful. Tony, Iketta and Bosma’s technical services team continue to work together at Charles Schwab to achieve the best technical solutions. Iketta had never worked with a person with vision loss and she says that it was life changing. She explained, “My association with Tony taught me patience and an appreciation for what we have the ability to do in life.” She continued, “I signed up for the zoo outing to embrace the Bosma experience.”

Tony and Iketta were the Schwab escorts for Quinn, a

lanky, likeable guy who has quite a story to tell. Quinn has open-angle glaucoma and since age three his eyesight has diminished dramatically.

Always successful academically, Quinn served as Youth City of Indianapolis Deputy Mayor in high school, was recruited by several colleges including Notre Dame, and is back in school to get his law degree. Quinn’s dream is to go into politics where he likely will leave his mark.

He came to Bosma just two months ago to learn Braille because he knew one day his vision would be completely gone. He learned quickly and actually is writing Braille now. He describes his experience at Bosma as an awakening. “I always knew I was smart, but I had forgotten how much I liked learning new things. Being at Bosma has awakened that in me,” he explained.

Quinn’s vision is at its best in low-light areas and he enjoyed the Oceans and Orangutan Center a little more than the outdoor exhibits. When the rain caught his group in the Orangutan Center, Quinn, Tony and Iketta, along with Kristy Russell, Bosma’s employment services manager, began sharing their stories and experiences.

Tony summed it up beautifully, “I don’t get up every day and think about inspiring people. I’ve got a daughter to raise, a mortgage to pay and bills to take care of. I’m living life like everyone else does. I try to turn a disability into an opportunity to become able. Focus on what I can do, not what I can’t do.”

Quinn was inspired by Tony’s story. They have much in common and hearing about Tony’s journey gave him the energy to explore the opportunities Schwab and companies like it have to offer. Perhaps one day, Quinn will be a corporate volunteer, as well.

Something tells me a simple, rainy day at the zoo might have changed a few lives forever.

PHOTOS: Lisa, a Bosma client, enjoyed her day at the zoo with Charles Schwab volunteers. Quinn enjoyed the Oceans and Orangutan Center a little more than the outdoor exhibits due to his visual impairment which is at its best in low light.

INSERT: CORPORATE VOLUNTEERISMCorporate volunteerism is gaining strength and we are all the better for it. Nearly 6 million people on LinkedIn identify themselves as volunteer ready. America’s

Charities 2015 Snapshot reports that 88 percent of employers believe effective employee engagement programs help attract and retain employees. And, 78 percent of employees would rather work for an ethical and reputable company than receive a higher salary according to a Volunteer IMPACT Survey published by Deloitte.

If you would like to schedule a volunteer opportunity for your company, please visit bosma.org/volunteer to find out how you can be a part of changing the lives of people who are blind. PHOTO :“I try to turn a disability into an opportunity to become able, “ says Tony, a Charles Schwab employee who is visually impaired.

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LETTING YOUR FINGERS DO THE WALKING

A pen that creates a way for people to feel their way through city streets.

When it comes to 3D pens many people have found myriad uses in arts and crafts. However, Nick Leon looked at a 3D pen and saw an opportunity to create tools that can help people who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world. Nick is an orientation and mobility instructor in the Bosma Enterprises rehabilitation facility. His job is to train people who have lost their vision to learn to navigate safely and effectively. Nick often creates tactile maps for his clients. Tactile maps have raised lines indicating spaces like a building layout or a street layout.

“These maps help a person who is blind or visually impaired visualize a specific area and better understand spatial layout,” Nick said. “They can be useful for memorizing the order of streets in an area like downtown Indianapolis or a complex intersection like a roundabout.”

However, it can be very time consuming to create them. The current methods require the use of hot glue or puffy paint. Both required considerable time to dry and quite

a bit of advance planning. They also did not allow him to be reactionary for his clients when they were having trouble navigating a certain area.

TACTILE MAPS ARE A VERY IMPORTANT TOOL IN LEARNING ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY.

Nick heard about 3D pens and he started to do some research on their applications. What he found is that they are used a lot in arts and crafts and as toys. He couldn’t find much in the way of practical applications in orientation and mobility training. After conducting his research on how they work and what some of the best pens might be, he purchased a 3D pen to try. The investment was minimal. The pen runs somewhere between $40 and $100. But if his idea worked, he could be a more effective instructor for his clients. It took some trial and error, but Nick found ways to use the pen in a very practical way. There were some initial challenges getting the plastic filament to stick to maps, but he found a few techniques that made this possible. A major benefit of the 3D pen is that there is no drying time. The maps he creates are ready to use almost immediately. This allows him to meet the needs of his

clients in near real time and be more effective in his teaching.

Nick’s idea is catching on. He has been asked to present his work at the Association of Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired international conference this summer. This convention is a gathering of other rehabilitation instructors from around the world to discuss new methods and ideas. Nick believes the use of 3D pens has broader applications beyond the tactile map. He is excited to hear from others in the field and to see where his idea goes.

Photos: Nick often creates tactile maps for his clients. Tactile maps have raised lines indicating spaces like a building layout or a street layout. Bosma client, Nora Davane uses the 3D mapping provided by Bosma to help her memorize the order of streets.

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Pages: 15-16 RACING ON BLIND FAITH

Day after day, many of us take getting behind the wheel of a car for granted. But for people who have lost their eyesight, not being able to drive is a key indicator of the loss of their independence. That is the way Rickey Calhoun felt when he couldn’t drive anymore after his vision loss.

He loved cars. He loved racing them. But when he was diagnosed with histoplasmosis and was told he couldn’t do the things he loved, including driving, he didn’t know what he would do. The loss of his eyesight already took his job, his confidence and his hope.

He searched for years for help and eventually found Bosma Enterprises. At Bosma, he learned there is life after vision loss. He found out he could do just about anything he wants to do. He just has to do it differently. After completing his rehabilitation, he received a job at Bosma Enterprises as a maintenance technician.

“I have my confidence back,” Rickey said. “I am doing things I always knew I could do, I just didn’t know how. Bosma gave me the tools I needed to think about life differently.”

In just a short time, Rickey started making lifelong friends at Bosma. He found there were a lot of people who, like him, loved cars and racing. After many conversations an idea was formed; start a drag racing team comprised mostly of people who are blind or visually impaired. Out of those conversations the Blind Faith Race Team was formed. Blind Faith Race Team is made up of people who all have a love for racing and who want to change minds about the capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired. “I want to prove that just because you have a disability, it doesn’t mean you can’t still accomplish your dreams,” said Kenric Massey, crew chief for Blind Faith Race Team.

Kenric started working on cars at the age of 10 with his uncle. He always had a dream of working on a pit crew. Kenric has macular degeneration, which has left him legally blind. Many people have told him over the years that his dream would go unfulfilled. However, with Blind Faith Race Team Kenric has a chance to live out his dream of working on a pit crew. He wants to take this opportunity and show people that “Even though you have a disability, you can still accomplish your dreams.”

John, the lead mechanic for Blind Faith Race Team, developed a love of cars at a very young age. He remembers so many people around him were into cars and racing. “In my era, that is all everyone did—race,” John said.

Growing up on the west side of Indianapolis, racing was part of the community, John remembered. It is in that environment where he learned how to work on cars with his cousins. They would take the cars apart, line up the parts and put them back together.

He is very excited about the chance to be a part of the Blind Faith Race Team. “Many people wouldn’t even think people like us would know anything about cars and racing. It’s our chance to give the public a better look at what we can do,” John said.

Rickey and his team have been working to get their message out about their endeavor. Just this past May, Rickey had the opportunity of a lifetime—to ride around the famed oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a two-seater IndyCar. He rode with Martin Plowman, who took him to speeds of up to 180 mph. “It was the opportunity of a lifetime,” Rickey said.

He was interviewed by a couple of local TV stations after his ride. It was a great opportunity to create awareness in the community.

There are many involved in this process and all have the goal of holding a land speed record. The Team hopes this summer to have a few drag races under their belt. Then, they are working their way to the Bonneville Salt Flats, the mecca of speed. Rickey hopes they are able to reach speeds of 220 mph to break the record.Photos: LEFT TO RIGHT: Zach Elliott, Willie Crumpton, Rickey Calhoun, Ryan Kandy, John Rollin, Kenric Massey Not Shown: Don Green, Quinn McReynolds and Brian Dial. Rickey had the opportunity of a lifetime—to ride around the famed oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a two-seater IndyCar.

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INSPIRED TO CREATE CHANGE

The Blind Social Center in Gary, IN is the brainchild of Tony and Connie Blair. Tony, a general contractor, lost his vision at the age of 63 due to glaucoma. Losing his eyesight didn’t stop him, but he realized he was going to have to do things differently. That’s when he went to Bosma Enterprises. “I came to Bosma to mainly appease my family,” Tony said laughing. “They were afraid I was going to burn the house down.”

At Bosma, Tony found inspiration. He knew he needed to learn the basics of cooking and cleaning and navigating with a white cane, but what he didn’t realize was the impact of technology on his life. “My time with Bill Powell (Bosma’s assistive technology director) was a turning point,” Tony remarked. “Bill showed me how technology can allow me to continue what I love to do as a general contractor.”

Bill created a template that works with screen reading and dictation software, which allowed him to create contracts and quotes for customers. Tony found technology to be the life-changing piece he needed. He realized there was so much he and others could do.

After returning home to Gary, he found there was a huge disparity in services for people who are blind in the northwest region of Indiana. He found there were many great options in the center of the state but no local resources. Many who were blind didn’t know about the technology available that could change their lives. Out of that need, the Blind Social Center was born.

The center provides a space where people who are blind are able to “come together in a supportive and inclusive environment,” Tony said. “I want to encourage people to be independent.”

The Blind Social Center is a place where people find support and learn basic skills, especially around technology. Tony was inspired by all he learned at Bosma Enterprises and wanted to create a place where he could pay it forward. The Center has several computers and other devices where patrons can come to learn how to use them. There are several events and presentations held throughout the year including cooking classes and talks from health professionals. They serve about 8-10 patrons a day and are working with their community to get the word out and gain

additional funding to grow their operation.

Tony believes there is potential for everyone. “We have no idea what we can or can’t do until we try,” he said.

Photo: A brainchild of Tony and Connie Blair, the Blind Social Center is a place for people to come together for support and learn basic skills especially around

technology.

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TACKLING THE ROAD AHEAD

When anyone makes the decision to run 13.1 miles, it is a big deal that requires a lot of preparation and training. Imagine making the decision when you can’t see the

course. Chris Dunlavy did just that.

He began losing his vision at the age of 32 and over the course of several years, he lost nearly all of it. The loss left him feeling he needed to give up his career as an attorney and many of the things that he loved doing. He didn’t know how he would continue with the rest of his life. However, in February of 2015, Chris graduated from Bosma Enterprises’ rehabilitation program.

CHRIS WAS VERY APPRECIATIVE OF JOHN’S EFFORT TO HELP HIM ACCOMPLISH HIS GOAL

He found a new outlook on life and realized that he could do whatever he put his mind to. He now works at Bosma as the outreach coordinator. One of the things he wanted to do on his path to rebuild his confidence was to run the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.

Running isn’t new to Chris. He ran the 500 Festival Mini Marathon several times before losing his vision. “Running is still something I like to do. It is one of the best forms of exercise for me...it is a time for me to meditate and get away From everything,” Chris said.

Even after his vision loss, he found ways to continue running. He would walk to a nearby track where he could see the lines faintly and was able to run there. However, he wasn’t comfortable running anywhere else, particularly on a course that travels around the city of Indianapolis.

An email was circulated at Bosma one day that said John Skelton was interested in being a sighted guide for the Mini Marathon and Chris decided it was time to give it a try again. The two trained for several months together. They prepared not necessarily to run the distance, but rather how to run it together. The duo held a bungee cord. As John would turn or shift, Chris could feel the tension in the cord and adjust accordingly. Additionally, John would add verbal cues to indicate what maybe coming up. “It turned out to be harder than either one of us thought,” Chris commented.

There was a lot of mental fatigue Chris wasn’t expecting. Between trying to use what little vision he had and the fear of running into someone and ruining their race, it was exhausting according to Chris. From

John’s standpoint he had to set a pace, watch out for things and make sure Chris avoided obstacles as well. “I think we struggled with the long runs because we were getting mentally tired rather than physically tired,” said Chris.

The two worked well together and were able to finish the race in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. “It was an amazing feeling of accomplishment. John and I have developed a strong sense of comradery and it was an incredible feeling to be able to do it as a team,” Chris said.

Chris was so appreciative of John sacrificing his time and effort to help him accomplish this goal. “It was a very emotional experience,” Chris said.

John and Chris are now talking about taking their partnership to the next level and tackling a mini triathlon. “I don’t know if we will pull the trigger on it, but it will certainly take me out of my comfort zone as it involves swimming,” said Chris.

PHOTO: Chris and John were able to finish the race in about 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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P U B L I C P O L I C Y ADVOCATING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND

With 2016 being a presidential election year, many issues that will shape America’s future are in front of voters. Bosma Enterprises made participating in May’s primary and November’s upcoming election a little more convenient for employees who are blind or visually impaired. In April, a bipartisan group registered employees who were interested for this year’s elections and came back in May to facilitate them casting their primary votes. In addition to providing employees an opportunity to vote onsite, Bosma also allows employees time off on election days to cast their vote at their local precinct. “I am extremely proud of Bosma’s voting initiative. Exercising your right to vote is at its core making your voice heard. It is important,” said Lou Moneymaker, Bosma Enterprises’ President & CEO.

Bosma Enterprises also encourages people who are blind to advocate for themselves. Every year the

organization solicits applications from employees to participate in its annual trek to Washington to visit Indiana’s congressional delegation. This year Imran Ahmed, JAWS script writer/assistive technology instructor at Bosma, was selected to go on the trip along with Anthony Scott, communications specialist, Lise Pace, director of marketing, and Kevin Mandrell, past chair, Bosma Enterprises Board of Directors.

Born in Pakistan, Imran has been blind since birth. He came to the United States in his early twenties in search of a better life with more opportunities than were available in his birth country. Recently, he became a naturalized United States’ citizen, which made the trip to Washington even more significant. “In Pakistan, the government is not as centralized. It is difficult, if not impossible, to have access to legislators. I am humbled by the opportunity to tell my story and how Bosma Enterprises has provided me the chance to live the American dream,” said Imran Ahmed. On May 25, 2016, the group visited all of Indiana’s AbilityOne Champions to thank them for their support. AbilityOne Champions are critically important to Bosma Enterprises because the AbilityOne Program facilitates

government contracts for the purpose of employing people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. Several Indiana members of the U.S. Congress are AbilityOne Champions and support this important program: Reps. Larry Bucshon (IN-8); Susan Brooks (IN-5); Andre Carson (IN-7); Luke Messer (IN-6); Todd Young (IN-9); Todd Rokita (IN-4) and Pete Visclosky (IN-1).

Special thanks to all of our friends in Congress and their staffers who always make time to meet with us. Additionally, thank you to Kevin Mandrell, who dropped everything to fill in at the last minute and come on this important trip. Bosma Enterprises is extremely grateful for his support.

Photo: LEFT TO RIGHT: Imran Ahmed, Scott Kennedy, Rep. Susan Brooks office, Lise Pace and Kevin Mandrell

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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S 2016: A BANNER YEAR

Dear friends and supporters,

As the new interim executive director, I welcome the opportunity to lead the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation, building on the success of former executive director, Heather Quigley-Allen.

The Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation experienced a banner year in the growth of its Charles E. Bosma Legacy Fund, which grew to nearly $5 million to support our mission critical comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs. We raised close to $750,000 from individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations to support the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired. To cap it all off, Dining in the Dark experienced record numbers with nearly 800 guests in attendance! Your support has been integral in funding Bosma’s programs to help more Hoosiers who are experiencing vision loss.

The Business Honor Roll program (BHR) has over 70 corporations that have committed resources to the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation through supporting one of its three events: Dining in the Dark,

Thomas C. Hasbrook Award Luncheon and the Bosma Visionary Golf Classic. In addition, a portion of the BHR funds were dedicated to supporting a special program of Bosma’s Rehabilitation Center. The BHR program will hold its annual meeting on September 1, 2016 at the Indianapolis Colts Pavilion.

The new fiscal year brings new beginnings with the launch of the Bosma Visionary Golf Classic, which was held on July 11, 2016 at Sagamore Club in Noblesville. This new special event for the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation SOLD OUT nearly two months prior to the event. We also look forward to seeing you at our Thomas C. Hasbrook Award Luncheon on November 10, 2016 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

I can’t thank you enough for your financial support of our programs and services and investment in our mission! Please consider a $100 gift to fund Bosma Enterprises programs and services.

Sincerely, Arvetta L. Jideonwo Interim Executive Director Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation

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BUSINESS HONOR ROLL ENDS FISCAL YEAR RAISING OVER $250,000 FOR BOSMA PROGRAMS

Business Honor Roll (BHR) will wrap up the 2015-2016 year raising over $250,000 to support Bosma’s mission-critical comprehensive rehabilitation services and programs. The funds were raised through the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation’s trilogy of events: The Cruise-In for Vision Car Show, The Thomas C. Hasbrook Award Luncheon and Dining in the Dark. Over the course of the year, BHR also significantly grew its membership to 72, ranging from small businesses of 1-25 employees to large companies of 1,000+ employees.

This year, BHR also collaborated with Emmis Communications to hold three Bosma Enterprises Business Leadership Luncheons held at the Emmis Communications building in downtown Indianapolis. The meetings featured well-known business leaders from the community including Jeff Smulyan (Emmis Communications, CEO), Scott Wise

(Scotty’s Brewhouse, Owner) and Doug Boles (Indianapolis Motor Speedway, President). They all shared the importance of inclusiveness of people with disabilities in their businesses.

“This year, we were excited to offer this excellent opportunity for our BHR members, business associates, and community members. They enjoy lunch on us and hear dynamic speakers with visions to improve the Indianapolis business community by promoting inclusiveness for people with disabilities and namely people who are blind or visually impaired,” said Arvetta Jideonwo, interim executive director.

The purpose of the Business Honor Roll Program is to provide high-impact funding to support Bosma’s most critical mission-centered programs through corporate sponsorships. The unique corporate partnership program combines traditional event sponsorship support with program support to raise funds for the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation and fund a one-time annual grant to one of Bosma’s programs.

Join BHR today! We are currently recruiting new members. If your business or company has an interest in joining the BHR program, please contact Arvetta L. Jideonwo at 317.871.2176 or arvettaj@bosma.org.

PHOTO: Guests attending the BHR event at Emmis Communications were inspired by Scott Wise owner of Scotty’s Brewhouse.

2016-2017 BHR Members

VISIONARYAltria GroupAnsell HealthcareAnthemAVkareWalmart

LUMINARYAcuitas InvestmentsAFLAC - John MontgomeryAscent ERPAutomatic Irrigation Supply Company Ayres Foundation Big Red LiquorsBMO Harris Bank CarDon & Associates Cardinal Health Christel DeHaan Foundation

Colbert Packaging Corp. CPL Realty GroupDelta Faucet CompanyDirectEmployers AssociationDoak FinancialElite BeveragesEmmis CommunicationsEssential Architectural DesignsEMP Technical GroupEye Can See, Inc.Fifth Third BankFirst Merchants BankFrost Brown ToddGlazer’s of IndianaGrainger Industrial CompanyImpact NetworkingIndianapolis Yellow CabIPL Langham Logistics

LM Henderson & CompanyLumina Foundation MainscapeMedline Industries, Inc.Merrill LynchMidwest Eye InstituteMölnlycke Health CareNAPA BalkampNCAANtaraOrderUpOld National BankPivot MarketingPNC BankPriority PressQuigley Investments, Inc.RNDC (Beam Suntory)

Silver Creek Engineering, Inc.Ability Indiana, Inc.Southern Wine and SpiritsSteel DynamicsSyscoThe Arc of Indiana Foundation The Hartford InsuranceThe Media GuyThe National Bank of IndianapolisTx: TeamTynan Equipment CompanyUnited Cerebral Palsy Association UPSUSI Insurance ServicesZink Distributing Company

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BOSMA GIVES BACK

Bosma Enterprises is committed to serving the community that gives us so much. Bosma employees take part in several volunteer activities throughout the year. We have served dozens of Indianapolis organizations including Girls Scouts and Habitat for Humanity. On May 2, Bosma employees helped the Jordan YMCA get ready for their summer camp, which serves over 500 children.

Bosma took 12 volunteers to clean the outdoor area, lay mulch and organize a variety of materials that give the kids a safe and healthy place to go during summer vacation. One of these volunteers, Awedi Kej Ashor said the reason she volunteered was “I wanted to help our community.”

Look for Bosma employees out in the community at other activities this year.

If you are interested in volunteering with Bosma Enterprises, contact Amanda Joseph at amandaj@bosma.org or 317.871.2177.

PHOTOS: Bosma employees have fun giving back to the local community at the Jordan YMCA getting the camp ready for summer campers.

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F O U N D A T I O N N E W S

2016 Dining in the Dark event photosMoulin Rouge: Raining dollars to support Bosma EnterprisesMerci! for all your support

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Lou MoneymakerPresident and CEOJami Hubbard, CPACFOJason Bailey

Director of information technologySteven Fredwell, MBASenior director of sales and customer serviceJames Michaels, LCSW

VP of program servicesLise Pace, MBADirector of marketing Doug PingelVP of operationsDavid SmithSenior director of businessdevelopment and continuity Joice Wade, PHRVP of human resources

BOSMA ENTERPRISESBOARD OF DIRECTORSBart Book, chairDanielle Tuschong, vice chairSteven L. Bucksot, secretary/treasurerScott Beauchamp Brian C. Bosma Kendra Fauth-Edwards Matt HasbrookDonald KoorsKevin MandrellJeffrey E. Mittman

Lou MoneymakerStephen M. Powell Michael J. StewartLucinda WardLucia Anderson WeathersBOSMA VISIONARYOPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSBrian Bosma, chairBert Wilhoite, vice chairRebecca W. Jacklin, secretaryBart BookRaymond CoxMatt HasbrookArvetta Jideonwo, interim executive directorKevin MandrellLou MoneymakerStephen Powell

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