March 5, 2010
The 2010 annual Awards Dinner for ASPIRO will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 at The Comfort Suites, The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. The Awards presentation will take place immediately following dinner.
Awards will be presented at the dinner to the following individuals, groups and businesses.
Individual Achievement Awards will be given to 9 individuals who attend ASPIRO. The recipients being honored for their efforts are: Laurie Koltz, Walter Cizman, John Carter, Bryan Towns, Dan Buchholz, Katie Lancelle, Dave Sabel, Ben Konshak, and John Boyson.
The President's Award is given to an individual who exemplifies extraordinary personal effort on behalf of ASPIRO. This year's award will be presented to Darlene Marcelle.. For 17 years Darlene has been an active and valuable member of ASPIRO. She is an active participant of the Public Policy and Nominating Committees. She is a strong advocate for people with disabilities in our community. Darlene supports all of ASPIRO’s special events and fundraises on our behalf.
The Community Partnership Award is presented to an individual or group who supports ASPIRO's mission to reach, connect, and achieve. The Oral Health Partnership will be this year’s recipient. Since 2007 the Oral Health Partnership has provided dental services for individuals with disabilities at the ASPIRO dental clinic. Since its inception they have provided dental services to over 200 patients and close to half have been ASPIRO clients.
The Contract Award is presented to a business that provides work to ASPIRO. Since 1982 Little Rapids Corporation has been a valued customer. ASPIRO has developed a strong personal and professional rapport with Little Rapids. We ar4e grateful for the work opportunities they provide to people with disabilities.
Volunteer Service Awards are given to individuals for their volunteer efforts on behalf of individuals in our community with disabilities. This year's recipients will be Bill and Mary Ann Van and Randy Peterson. Bill and Mary Ann Van will be honored for their support of organizing and working the Chili Cook-Off in collaboration with the ASPIRO Awareness Walk for the past five years. Randy Peterson will be honored for providing musical entertainment for the ASPIRO Awareness Walk for the past five years.
For over 53 years ASPIRO has served individuals with disabilities in Brown County. Over 1,200 individuals and their families are served annually.
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January 13, 2010
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August 21, 2009
2009 ASPIRO Awareness Walk…
For people with Down syndrome & other disabilities
(Formerly the Buddy Walk…NEW Name/SAME Walk)
ASPIRO
1660 Stiles Road
2 Mile Family Walk
Saturday, September 12, 2009
9:00 a.m. Registration – 10:00 a.m. Walk
Chili "Cook-Off" immediately following with Celebrity Judges-Packer Women's Association
Be a "Chef" or enjoy sampling!
Registration Includes a "Free" Crewneck Sweatshirt
Individual $15 with sweatshirt or $10 without – Additional $5 after 8/14
Family of Four (2Adults/@ Children) $55 with sweatshirts or $40 without – Additional $5 after 8/14
Special:
Individuals – Raise $50 in Pledges – Get Free Registration & a Free Sweatshirt
Family of (4) - Raise $100 in Pledges – Get (4) Free Registrations & (4) Free Sweatshirts
Children's Entertainer – Randy Peterson
Free Family Photos by Dave Frank Photography
Air Jumper, Fire Truck, Derby Cars, Face Painting & Other Children's Activities
Bake Sale & 50/50 Raffle
Contact Sheri at 920 593-4348 or e-mail ssorenson@aspiroinc.org
or
Visit our Website at www.aspiroinc.org
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April 9, 2009
ASPIRO will host for the first time Bob Chamberlin-NISH President and CEO from the NISH headquarters in Vienna, Virginia on a tour of the Stiles Road production facility. This tour will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., 1660 Stiles Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Other invited guests include Senator Dave Hanson, Senator Rob Cowles, Representative Karl Van Roy, County Executive Tom Hinz, Brown County Supervisor Pat Evans, Mayor of Green Bay Jim Schmitt, Paul Jadin Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce President and representatives of KI.
NISH is the second of two central nonprofit organizations designated by the Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled to facilitate the AbilityOne Program.
NISH's objective is to create employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities by securing federal contracts for its network of community-based, nonprofit agencies.
ASPIRO is one of more than 500 NISH-affiliated agencies that provide a wide array of quality products and services to the federal government while employing more than 41,000 people with severe disabilities.
ASPIRO currently has contracts to produce two types of wool scarves, hood and booty and zipper coveralls, and a joint contract with KI of Green Bay to produce chairs.
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March 2, 2009
ASPIRO, Inc. was awarded for the seventeenth year a certificate of achievement from Nish. This certificate was presented in recognition of the high standards of performance ASPIRO maintained throughout 2008 in providing a product/service for the Federal government under the Ability One Program. The following criteria were considered for eligibility for the award: the length of time ASPIRO had a product/service on the Procurement List; the consistent record of accurately fulfilling contracting requirements; the timely submission of reports and commissions; the adherence to Ability One regulations; and the Procurement Agency's overall evaluation of your contract performance. ASPIRO excelled in all of these areas. Outstanding overall performance in the Ability One program proves that persons with severe disabilities can be productive, contributing members of society.
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February 27, 2009
The 2009 annual Awards Dinner for ASPIRO will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009 at The Meadows. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. The Awards presentation will take place immediately following dinner.
Awards will be presented at the dinner to the following individuals, groups and businesses.
Individual Achievement Awards will be given to 11 individuals who attend ASPIRO. The recipients being honored for their efforts are: Dennis Johnson, Elaine Kozlovsky, Wendy LaPlant, Louis Meyer, Jr., David Plog, Shirley Spitzer, Troy Umentum, Richard VanEss, Sharon Waldorf, Michelle Warden, & Mike Williams.
The President's Award is given to an individual for leadership, vision or extraordinary personal effort on behalf of ASPIRO. This year's award will be presented to Sheri Dhein. Sheri served on ASPIRO's Board of Directors for nine years (1999-2008). Sheri was a member of the Marketing and Public Relations Committee, the Clancy Caper Golf Outing Committee and the Fall Dinner Event Committee. Sheri's active involvement has enriched the lives of individuals with disabilities.
The Community Partnership Award is presented to an individual or group who supports ASPIRO's mission to reach, connect, and achieve. National Packaging Services (NPS) established a partnership with ASPIRO and provided new work opportunities, agreed to serve as an evacuation site for the Stiles Road facility in case of an emergency and gave a one year donation of paper products to ASPIRO. NPS's involvement with ASPIRO is creating opportunities for people with disabilities to reach their full potential.
The Contract Award recipient is Tufco Technologies. Tufco Technologies will be honored for being a valued customer for providing subcontract work for people served at ASPIRO. The Shout Wipes plus Blister Pack project provides work for 50-60 clients working daily. The job resulted in 33,319 hours worked by ASPIRO clients.
The Employer Award is presented to an employer for their efforts in supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Herlache Industrial Supply will be this year's recipient. In 1996 they hired a transition student to continue in his position. In 2007, Herlache elected to hire another transition student on a permanent basis. They provide extraordinary natural supports for the employees in an effort to make their jobs successful for both the individual and the business.
Volunteer Service Awards are given to individuals for their volunteer efforts on behalf of individuals in our community with disabilities. This year's recipients will be Scott Batterham and Bill Jartz. Scott is receiving the award for volunteering his time and his D.J. Company's time for the last five years. They set up their services for the summer picnic and annual Christmas parties held at ASPIRO. Bill Jartz from WBAY TV-2 will be honored for donating his time as Master of Ceremonies for the annual Buddy Walk for the past 5 years. He also leads the walk with ASPIRO clients and has been a chili judge for the same event.
For 52 years ASPIRO has served individuals with disabilities in Brown County. Over 1,200 individuals and their families are served annually.
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December 18, 2008
ASPIRO Board of Directors elected new officers for 2009- President, Pat Schillinger, Vice President, Pat Castiglione, Secretary, Barb Natelle, and Treasurer, David Loritz.
New members elected were John West, Jerry Hanson, and Scott King.
Other members include: Ron Antonneau, Sue Brault, Brian Dahlin, Mary Derginer, Rick Everson, Dan Gulling, Bill Jacobs, Dorothy Josephs, Mary Beth Jossart, Joseph Kellner, M.D., Debbie Kralovetz, Mike Parrish, and Veronica Trofka.
Since 1957 ASPIRO has served individuals with disabilities and their families.
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October 14, 2008
Employers Recognized for Hiring People with Disabilities
Brown County businesses are going to be honored at the Holiday Inn and Suites(2785 Ramada Way) in Green Bay on Thursday, October 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for their efforts in hiring people with disabilities. During the luncheon, the Governor's Exemplary Award will be presented to Associated Banc Corp. by a representative of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), and Patti Nezbed, of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Green Bay Office.
The award recognition event, sponsored by ASPIRO and DVR, is inspired by the U.S. Department of Labor naming October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Employers, such as Associated Bank, work closely with ASPIRO and DVR to create successful placements for hundreds of people with disabilities. Consequently, they are able to be productive, contributing members of our community.
ASPIRO's Community Employment Program is celebrating 20 years of partnering with DVR, and assisting individuals obtain and retain employment with area businesses.
This is one of the services that is fulfilling ASPIRO's mission to "Create opportunities for people with disabilities to reach goals, connect community, and achieve independence". Employers who have hired individuals with disabilities find that "It's Good Business".
