GRJCO Newsletter

a publication of Mosaic in Grand Junction | 2813 Patterson Rd. | Grand Junction, CO 81506-6065 June 2011

Mosaic in Grand Junction 1 Making a Difference

U.S. Representative Scott Tipton Visits Mosaic OfficesU.S. Representative Scott Tipton visits the Mosaic in Grand

Junction offices in support of National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

After meeting with community leaders, Rep. Scott Tipton spent time touring the Mosaic agency, helping to create and spread awareness for National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness month in March. The visit was part of a special Mosaic Open House and Facilities Tour.

In spite of all the recent cuts, Tipton said he was impressed with the level of service Mosaic is able to provide.

“It certainly helps us to be able to come out into the communities and to be able to see fine organizations like this and others, what’s being done, and how they can help guide our decisions as well,” Tipton said.

Mosaic staff enjoyed showing the congressman around the agency helping him learn more about Mosaic and the people we serve.

Mosaic is Moving!It is official, we signed the lease for Mosaic to move to our

new location at 2456 Industrial Blvd. (behind Chili’s near the mall). Our day program, conference room, lobby, and work stations will occupy the lower level. The administrative offices will occupy the upper level.

The move will take place June 15-20. Although moving is always hectic, we are making arrangements so that day services are uninterrupted. We will be scheduling community activities and also working with a local church to use during this time.

If you would like to help, here is a list of our needs.n Volunteers to pack June 15-16n Cost of new sign, $1,000-$1,500n Buyer for our shed priced at $1,500n Movers on 17-18n Volunteers to unpack and set

up the day program June 18-19

n Prayersn Cost of telephone and computer hook up chargesn DecoratorsCall Bayley at 970.210.8395 if you would like to help with

any of these items.

Making a Difference ... one life at a timeis published by Mosaic in Grand Junction, Colo.

2456 Industrial Blvd . | Grand Junction, CO 81506-1328P 970.245.0519 | www.mosaicingrandjuction.org

Executive Director [email protected]

Editor [email protected]

MissionEmbracing God’s call to serve in the world, Mosaic advocates for people with intellectual disabilities and provides opportunities for them to enjoy a full life.

Integrity at MosaicIf you have a concern, call our national Confidential Reporting Hotline at 800.443.4899, or e-mail [email protected].

RelationshipsMosaic is an affiliated social ministry organization of the Evan-gelical Lutheran Church in America and a member of Lutheran Services in America.

Non-discriminationMosaic will not discriminate in matters of employment or service delivery on the basis of race, creed, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

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©2011 Mosaic. All rights reserved. Mosaic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Making a Difference 2 Mosaic in Grand Junction

Volunteers Neededn Spiritual Advocate Volunteer – Responsibilities include leading devotions, coordinating church volunteers, educating

churches on integrated services, etc. Average time commitment would be five to ten hours per week.

n Therapy/Activity Leader Volunteer – Responsibilities include leading groups/individuals in music, touch, sensory, movement, water, etc. Average time commitment varies.

n Hobby/Craft Teacher Volunteer – Responsibilities include leading groups/individuals in various hobbies, arts and crafts, etc. Average time commitment would be two to four hours per week.

n Volunteer Coordinator – Responsibilities include researching and coordinating “volunteer opportunities” in our community that individuals in our services could get involved with. Average time commitment would be two to four hours per week.

n Maintenance Volunteer – Responsibilities include some building maintenance, landscaping and general maintenance duties. Average time commitment would be one to four hours per week.

n Home Care Services – Responsibilities include assisting members of our community who may be seeking additional sup-ports to remain independent and living in their home. Average time commitment would be two to four hours per week.

n Organization Coordinator – Responsibilities include organizing the many supplies for our day program (craft supplies, fabrics, games, puzzles, etc.). We need someone that has the gift of organization to come and sort, clean, label and make our supplies neat and orderly. This person would be best if the hours worked were Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., but could do other times, as necessary.

Other needs include:n Hand/swing type weed cuttersn Moving dollyn Paint brushes (large for outdoor work)n New chairs for our day programn Chairs with arm restsn Tables for day programn White board/projector screenn Flat screen TVn Simple exercise DVDsn Sedation costsn Portable radio/CD playern Sensory room itemsn Vehicle leases $1,263 per month for three vehicles

(adopt just one at $421 per month)

n Copier lease $172 per monthn Nursing Consultant averages $400 per monthn Gasoline averages $800 per month (adopt just the day

program activities at $200 per month)n Food for people served in our apartment settings $108

per monthn Program/activities/supplies for day program average

$100 per monthn Employee Recognition average $50 per monthn Record retention off site is $450 for the yearn Printing cost of new stationary, envelopes, business

cards and etc. for our moven New office telephones $800n Building lease adopt one month for $3,500

Mosaic in Grand Junction 3 Making a Difference

From the Executive Director by Theresa Burns-Fair

On July 1, 2011, Mosaic in Grand Junction will celebrate 25 years serving people in the Mesa County community. Since I was hired in December 1986, I can say that I have been here almost from the very start. I share with the Mosaic team the years of memories, stories, tears and laughs. As a 20-year-old college student, I began my journey working as a direct care employee right here in Grand Junction. To this day, I still have the pleasure to be working with some of my mentors. These mentors are the people we support. They literally taught me to manage time, roll with the changes, laugh at myself and to be thankful for what we have, especially the friends we are able to share our lives with. I think often of going on runs with Randy before my shift, making horrible cakes with Sandra, laughing at Corel’s funny sayings, playing basketball with Bill, George’s incredible smile, Patsy spilling punch down my wedding dress, singing “Down Town” with Karen, giving Mark a family to love, and watching my children

learn the important lessons from God that were taught by each of these people we serve! I am truly blessed.

Through each of these years, Mosaic has never remained still. We have always been searching out and implementing new systems, approaches and training to give the best care to people. That is not going to change. Mosaic is leading the charge during the next year in the aspect of electronic health records (called Therap), electronic timekeeping for our employees, My Finance for personal needs, and a new approach to public relations and fundraising. Hold your hats as this roller-coaster is on full blast! Along with these exciting changes we will be moving our day service and office in June. On June 20, you will find us at 2456 Industrial Blvd. (behind Chili’s by the mall). We are planning an open house in late August and hope to see you all in our new digs.

God’s Grace, Mercy, and Peace

Mosaic Participates in Share FestShare Fest is an annual city-wide outreach and service

event. Each spring, over 20 churches and more than 3,000 volunteers in Grand Junction join together in an unprecedented act of unity, worshiping together before going out into the community and performing service projects free of charge. Projects include yard work, swamp cooler start-up, building projects, painting, home maintenance, vehicle maintenance and much more! This year Mosaic in Grand Junction became involved with the weekend event. Day services participants assisted in “stuffing bags”. Bags containing information on local resources as well as a packet of seeds and homemade cookies were distributed to each home that was “adopted” by Share Fest volunteers. Over 2,000 bags were “stuffed” and distributed this year. Mosaic employees also volunteered by “adopting” local projects.

Bayley Rogers, Public Relations Specialist, her two boys,

niece and nephew adopted an elderly woman who needed help washing windows, flipping mat-tresses and cleaning her vehicle. “When I told the boys what we were doing, they asked, ‘Is she paying us?’, ‘That is exactly why we are doing this!’ was my response. It was a great experience that I am glad they were able to be part of.”

Next year, the Grand Junction agency hopes to be even more involved.

Max, Riley and Makenna washing windows during Share Fest

Advocacy allows people to tell public officials how they feel about things that are important to them.

The United States is a democracy. In this system of government, every person has the right to take their case to the men and women who are elected to make laws and set policies on behalf of the rest of the people.

Every person can make an impact by: Telling; Asking; Sharing; Providing; Showing; and Helping.

The bottom-line: Policymakers listen to people who can cast a vote.

There are many more reasons to become a MAV Volunteer. Find out more at www.mosaicalliedvoices.org

Reasons why and how to become a MAV Volunteer – part two

How Does Advocacy Work in Our Country?

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Making a Difference 4 Mosaic in Grand Junction

October Indoor Vendor Fair

Reservations are now being accepted for the Indoor Vendor Fair being held on Oct. 15 at the Lincoln Park Barn. Booths are $40 for a 10 x 10’ space and are limited, so get your application in early! For more information on the fair, call 970.210.8395 or email [email protected].

RSVP BoothThe 38th Annual RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer

Program) Volunteer Appreciation Event was held at the Two Rivers Convention Center. More than 300 volunteers and invited guests attended the fair and luncheon. Mosaic was glad to be represented and made some great connections! RSVP of Mesa County is part of the Federal Senior Corps through the Corporations for National and Community Service. For more information on RSVP, call 970.243.9839.