Presenter Profile: Tyler Eason, JD

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1 In Touch with Families and Friends Winter/Spring 2016 Please join us for an Educational Opportunity sponsored by the Family Association When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 Where: Start Time: 10:30AM New Hope Activity Building Gymnasium Program: This presentation will help guardians to understand the legal role they have in making major life decisions for their loved ones served at New Hope. Allowing the individual the ability to make informed choices in their daily decisions will help loved ones become as independent as possible. The role of the guardian has become more vital. We encourage all guardians to attend Annual Staff Meetings & SIS Assessments. Presenter Profile: Tyler Eason, JD Tyler Eason was appointed the Director of the Office of Substitute Decision Maker (OSDM) in October following the re-establishment of the office in May, Tyler earned his bachelor s and master s degrees at the University of Iowa before graduating from Drake University Law School. Prior to accepting his current position, he served as a prosecuting attorney in Mahaska and Story Counties, an attorney with Workiva (formely WebFilings) and in private practice. Tyler s vision for the OSDM is to Work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Iowa citizens to educate individuals and groups on our areas of expertise and to serve as a substitute decision maker for those who are most in need. The General Assembly set forth the following goals for the upcoming months: Re-establish the foundational aspects of the Office in order to serve the citizens of Iowa in the best way possible Communicate with as many groups and constituencies as possible to re-establish the presence and purpose of the OSDM Begin discussions and plans for optimizing how the OSDM can provide support across the state of Iowa

2 Upcoming Events Challenge Day! New Hope will be hosting Challenge Day on June 11th, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM This is a fun day for our athletes AND volunteers! We are in need of volunteers! If you would like to help by assisting with games and activities, please contact: Cindy Beck, Volunteer Coordinator ext. 275 Challenge Day consists of a variety of activities. Some of the events include wheelchair basketball, volleyball and ramp bowling. New Hope Golf Classic July 15, 2016! Back for the second year in a row New Hope s Golf Ball Drop! As a fundraiser for the New Hope Foundation, you can purchase pre-numbered golf balls for $5 each, that will be dropped from a height all at the same time onto the practice putting green. If your ball rolls into the cup first, you ll win $250! If no ball rolls into the cup, the ball that is the closest to the cup wins $100! $5.00 PER BALL If you d like to purchase chances, for $5 each, please mail payment to: New Hope, Golf Classic-Golf Ball Drop PO Box 887 Carroll, Iowa If you would like to use a credit/debit card, please contact Paula Lambertz at (712) Congratulations to last year s winners, Family Association members Tom & Doris Rinker of Ankeny, who purchased the winning golf ball!

3 Family Membership & Donation Drive It is that time of year again! As many of you know, our business year runs from October 1st through September 30th. It takes approximately $3,000 to $4,000 of income each year to maintain our Family Association budget. Our Family Association funds numerous significant projects including the Employee Recognition Program and Educational Opportunities for our Family Association Members. Every year we ask the members for an annual fee of $15.00 per household. We are encouraging our members to pay their fees as soon as possible! This year we have seen a large decrease in dues being paid. In order to continue the Family Association s projects, a total of $2,500 needs to be collected. This number is an absolute minimum to keep the group functioning. We are also requesting any donations if at all possible. We would like to encourage all family and extended family/friends of our New Hope clients to become members! For a small annual fee you will receive our Family Association Newsletter, all important information regarding events, and can stay active and informed about your loved one. On behalf of New Hope, a sincere Thank You to the current Family Association Members for all of your support and dedication! Refer to Page #4 to view current paid members. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to ensure proper credit for your membership. Please include your address at the bottom of the form as we would like to utilize as an additional contact source. Dues are $15.00 per household for the membership year Oct. 1, 2015 Sept. 30, 2016 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: NAME OF FAMILY MEMBER WHO RECEIVES SERVICES FROM NEW HOPE: RELATIONSHIP (PLEASE CIRCLE): PARENT SISTER BROTHER OTHER MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT PAID: $ DONATION AMOUNT PAID: $ FAMILY ASSOCIATION NEW HOPE FOUNDATION P.O. Box 887 CARROLL, IA Attention: Paula Lambertz Make checks payable to New Hope Foundation

4 New Hope Employment Resources Employee of Honor: WILLIAM (Bill) LAMPE Employment Resources announces William Lampe as their Employee of Honor William (Bill) has worked for New Hope since September Bill started in New Hope s center based workshop and has performed a variety of jobs including: car detailing, can crushing piece work and custodial work. Bill recently accepted a job in the early morning shift at American Home Shield. Bill is now employed in the community full time which is a huge accomplishment! Bill works at a variety of places in the community including: Wittrock Motors, Graphic Edge, First Assembly Church, Holy Spirit Church and Western Iowa Networks. Bill is up early, excited and ready for work every day. He is always smiling and willing to help others with any task. Bill job coaches say he is a great asset to their work crew. Congratulations Bill! Fiscal year 2016 Family Association Dues Paid Tim & Sandra Acton Dr. & Mrs. Jon Allison Norene & Jim Bauman Loras Baumhover Diane & Brooke Brewer Michael & Judy Bulian Carolyn & James Burnett Jean Daniel Doug & Susie Duncan Pete & Sharon Eivins Lyle & Connie Ellis Terri & Curtis Estell Rebecca Faber Ann & Tim Fitzpatrick Robin & Matt Haberl Paula & Lyle Hansen Sandra Heim Mrs. Bernice Heisterkamp Loras & Marlene Hoffman Rita & Eugene Huegerich Terry & Lois Kasperbauer Lorraine Knudson Mr. Marvin Lampe Caryl & Gordon Lauver Jean Lees Carolyn & Robert Litwiller Viola Maas Roger & Marilyn Marvel Lon & Janet Mosman Leslie & Greg Murphy Cecilia Nepple Martha & Donald Newell Sister Lone Nieland Mrs. Lucille M. Nobling John & Nancy Penn Barb & Kevin Pingel Myrna & Linus Pudenz Carly & Jared Ramthun Kendra Ramthun Mark & Charlene Ramthun Susan & Roger Ramthun Daryl & Joleen Reiman Jim & Janin Rinker Dori & Thomas Rinker Deb & Byron Rosendahl Robert & Peggy Scanlan Joseph & Mary Kay Sporrer Mrs. Millie Sporrer Mrs. Ruth Tigges JoAnn & Vern Wilken Diane & Florian Wittrock

5 Dances, Events, Baseball Games, Activities & Fun!

6 P.O Box 887 Carroll, IA (712) Address Service Requested Be sure to visit our website at or Like us on Facebook for upcoming events, information and opportunities Upcoming Events June 11 July 15 June 24 October 22 Challenge New Hope Main Building New Hope Golf Carroll Country Club Relay for Carroll Stadium Carroll, IA Educational Opportunity sponsored by Family New Hope Activity Building Gym