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Fort Smith, Arkansas
Bost is a community-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to developing services for and providing services to individuals in Western Arkansas and adjacent regions who have mental retardation, developmental disabilities and other related handicapping conditions. Bost is accredited by CARF for the following services: Community Services (Child and Youth Services, Community Housing, Community Integration, and Supported Living), and Employment Services (organizational Employment Services).
Your on line immediate support for Bost's services and programs is now possible. Click on the "Just Give" button below for secure direct information.
Lifebridge II
Elvin and Sally Frick Expansion
When Bost opened the Elvin and Sally Frick Bost Community Center in Fall 2004 we envisioned it would serve the support needs of individuals with disabilities and the training needs of families and staff for years to come. In less than three years, those needs have greatly multiplied. Every office is being utilized, and some staff share crowded rooms. The Community Center has helped Bost to centralize and fine-tune our Medicaid Waiver Services. Our work in providing these home- and community-based services has proliferated since we began it in 1989, increasing 25% just in the past year. We need an expansion of the building in order to meet the community's current and future needs.
The plans call for an additional 5,500 square foot addition at an approximate total cost of $700,000. The design will also provide for the consolidation of Bost's administrative and financial offices, now spread out in Fort Smith in three separate locations. Specific financial gifts received this past year, in the amount of $150,000, have been designated for this project, leaving a balance of $550,000 to be funded through by our supporters. Final construction plans for the Frick Center building expansion will be completed in the near future, with construction expected to begin in early 2008. We hope that all remaining funds can be identified by the end of this calendar 2007 year. Designated contributions can be spread over a three year period, and naming opportunities for major pledges are available!
Donations can now be make online at www.bost.org.
September 2007 Employees of the Month
Congratulations!
Employees of the Month for September are:
Brenda Heydenrich - Children's Services
Eva Pruitt - Clinical Services
Matt Herron - Manufacturing
Carrie Clark - Pre Vocational Services
Cynthia Moore - Support Services
Edna Blackwell - Waiver Services
Open House times 4!
During the month of September, all four Hand-in-Hand Child Development Centers and our ABC Program held "Open House Events" welcoming children, parents and family members, "Back To School". Children, their parents and other guests were encouraged to tour their child's preschool site as well as their child's classroom. In attendance of the Open House Events were Hand-in- Hand Child Development Associates, Aides, Certified Teachers, Service Coordinators and Therapists to answer any questions parents may have about their children's preschool education and services offered through Bost, Inc.'s comprehensive early childhood educational services. Each child/family went home with a back to school party favor and a portfolio with examples of their child's preschool work. All staff and parents deserve an A+ for a successful Open House turn out!
Bost on the Move
Bost, Inc. Waiver Services Bentonville Office
In September, Bost, Inc.'s Bentonville Waiver Office was on hand at the 11th annual Benton County Memory Walk to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's. Particpants were able to see information on Bost services as well as speak with a Bost staff member.
Celebrity Classic Gives Bost A Boost
Lots of fun, and a giant check for $17,000 as well! That's one description of Bost's experience with this year's The Celebrity Classic in Fort Smith. Every year, Bost is so excited about this fun week of celebrity visits, the Wellness Walk downtown, and other sporting events. As an agency, we are deeply appreciative of the opportunity to be a beneficiary of this wonderful event that raises money for seven health-related charities.
Bost thanks The Celebrity Classic sponsors -- St. Edward Mercy Health Network and Sparks Health System -- for this great boost to our operations and goals. In addition to the gift of $17,000, Bost also received money from the sale of Tennis Ball Drop Tickets. Employees did a fantastic job getting out and selling these. Thank you to all, and especially, Three cheers to Human Resources Manager Sharon Reynolds for her top sales of more than $650 in tickets!
On the last day of the event, the Classic made another presentation to Bost in honor of the Celebrities: five brand new, shiny red tricycles for our Hand-in-Hand children, and a fabulous outdoor grill, complete with accessories! Our adult consumers at our residential facilities will be having some great cookouts this fall!
At the Wellness Walk held at Fort Smith River Park on September 29th, 146 Bost employees and consumers made our own beautiful "river of orange" as we walked together in bright orange T-shirts with the white Bost logo. Everyone did a great job! And congratulations to Bost Assistant Executive Director Jeff Lambert, who ran in the Celebrity Race and placed! Way to go, Jeff! Special thanks go to these Bost employees for their hard work: Laura Lewis for helping organize walkers, Jannia Green for helping hand out t-shirts bright and early at the Walk, Beth Lund for being a great photographer at the events, Jesse Bailey and his staff at the Adult Development Center and Dow Manuel and staff at the Skills Training Center for their wonderful entertainment/tour for the celebrities, and Laramie De La Cruz and staff at the 74th Street Hand-in-Hand for providing a great visit for the stars as well.
Looking forward to the next Celebrity Classic!
Stampeding to Branson!
On September 21 through 24 a group of 43 Bost consumers and staff headed to Branson, MO for a weekend of fun! Activities for the trip included a trip to the Dixie Stampede, a ride on the Ducks, a show at the IMAX theatre and many dinners out. The weekend was open to all consumers served by Bost's Waiver Services program and was great fun for all!
For more information...
For more information about Bost's services, contact information, job and volunteer opportunities, or the latest happenings please check out our website!
More news about Bost can be found at Bost News
Bost, Inc.
email: jmontgomery@bost.org
phone: 479-478-5554
web: http://www.bost.org
Wellness Program
We had 111 employees to weigh-in for the latest Wellness Program. There are 19 trying for Option 1, 70 for Option 2 and 22 chose Option 3. Good Luck to all of you! If any of you missed out getting in on the volunteering for the Celebrity Classic, I hope you will volunteer for the Grape Escapes on March 1. Julie surely needs a lot of help, so get your name in quickly. Be sure and check out the HR Newsletter in your paychecks next payday for more information on volunteering opportunities. And don't forget that flu shots will be given on November 16 at the Frick Building. Watch for posters for more information on the time and what else will be happening during this time.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Bost is a community-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to developing services for and providing services to individuals in Western Arkansas and adjacent regions who have mental retardation, developmental disabilities and other related handicapping conditions. Bost is accredited by CARF for the following services: Community Services (Child and Youth Services, Community Housing, Community Integration, and Supported Living), and Employment Services (organizational Employment Services).
Your on line immediate support for Bost's services and programs is now possible. Click on the "Just Give" button below for secure direct information.
Lifebridge II
Elvin and Sally Frick Expansion
When Bost opened the Elvin and Sally Frick Bost Community Center in Fall 2004 we envisioned it would serve the support needs of individuals with disabilities and the training needs of families and staff for years to come. In less than three years, those needs have greatly multiplied. Every office is being utilized, and some staff share crowded rooms. The Community Center has helped Bost to centralize and fine-tune our Medicaid Waiver Services. Our work in providing these home- and community-based services has proliferated since we began it in 1989, increasing 25% just in the past year. We need an expansion of the building in order to meet the community's current and future needs.
The plans call for an additional 5,500 square foot addition at an approximate total cost of $700,000. The design will also provide for the consolidation of Bost's administrative and financial offices, now spread out in Fort Smith in three separate locations. Specific financial gifts received this past year, in the amount of $150,000, have been designated for this project, leaving a balance of $550,000 to be funded through by our supporters. Final construction plans for the Frick Center building expansion will be completed in the near future, with construction expected to begin in early 2008. We hope that all remaining funds can be identified by the end of this calendar 2007 year. Designated contributions can be spread over a three year period, and naming opportunities for major pledges are available!
Donations can now be make online at www.bost.org.
September 2007 Employees of the Month
Congratulations!
Employees of the Month for September are:
Brenda Heydenrich - Children's Services
Eva Pruitt - Clinical Services
Matt Herron - Manufacturing
Carrie Clark - Pre Vocational Services
Cynthia Moore - Support Services
Edna Blackwell - Waiver Services
Open House times 4!
During the month of September, all four Hand-in-Hand Child Development Centers and our ABC Program held "Open House Events" welcoming children, parents and family members, "Back To School". Children, their parents and other guests were encouraged to tour their child's preschool site as well as their child's classroom. In attendance of the Open House Events were Hand-in- Hand Child Development Associates, Aides, Certified Teachers, Service Coordinators and Therapists to answer any questions parents may have about their children's preschool education and services offered through Bost, Inc.'s comprehensive early childhood educational services. Each child/family went home with a back to school party favor and a portfolio with examples of their child's preschool work. All staff and parents deserve an A+ for a successful Open House turn out!
Bost on the Move
Bost, Inc. Waiver Services Bentonville Office
In September, Bost, Inc.'s Bentonville Waiver Office was on hand at the 11th annual Benton County Memory Walk to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's. Particpants were able to see information on Bost services as well as speak with a Bost staff member.
Celebrity Classic Gives Bost A Boost
Lots of fun, and a giant check for $17,000 as well! That's one description of Bost's experience with this year's The Celebrity Classic in Fort Smith. Every year, Bost is so excited about this fun week of celebrity visits, the Wellness Walk downtown, and other sporting events. As an agency, we are deeply appreciative of the opportunity to be a beneficiary of this wonderful event that raises money for seven health-related charities.
Bost thanks The Celebrity Classic sponsors -- St. Edward Mercy Health Network and Sparks Health System -- for this great boost to our operations and goals. In addition to the gift of $17,000, Bost also received money from the sale of Tennis Ball Drop Tickets. Employees did a fantastic job getting out and selling these. Thank you to all, and especially, Three cheers to Human Resources Manager Sharon Reynolds for her top sales of more than $650 in tickets!
On the last day of the event, the Classic made another presentation to Bost in honor of the Celebrities: five brand new, shiny red tricycles for our Hand-in-Hand children, and a fabulous outdoor grill, complete with accessories! Our adult consumers at our residential facilities will be having some great cookouts this fall!
At the Wellness Walk held at Fort Smith River Park on September 29th, 146 Bost employees and consumers made our own beautiful "river of orange" as we walked together in bright orange T-shirts with the white Bost logo. Everyone did a great job! And congratulations to Bost Assistant Executive Director Jeff Lambert, who ran in the Celebrity Race and placed! Way to go, Jeff! Special thanks go to these Bost employees for their hard work: Laura Lewis for helping organize walkers, Jannia Green for helping hand out t-shirts bright and early at the Walk, Beth Lund for being a great photographer at the events, Jesse Bailey and his staff at the Adult Development Center and Dow Manuel and staff at the Skills Training Center for their wonderful entertainment/tour for the celebrities, and Laramie De La Cruz and staff at the 74th Street Hand-in-Hand for providing a great visit for the stars as well.
Looking forward to the next Celebrity Classic!
Stampeding to Branson!
On September 21 through 24 a group of 43 Bost consumers and staff headed to Branson, MO for a weekend of fun! Activities for the trip included a trip to the Dixie Stampede, a ride on the Ducks, a show at the IMAX theatre and many dinners out. The weekend was open to all consumers served by Bost's Waiver Services program and was great fun for all!
For more information...
For more information about Bost's services, contact information, job and volunteer opportunities, or the latest happenings please check out our website!
More news about Bost can be found at Bost News
Bost, Inc.
email: jmontgomery@bost.org
phone: 479-478-5554
web: http://www.bost.org
Wellness Program
We had 111 employees to weigh-in for the latest Wellness Program. There are 19 trying for Option 1, 70 for Option 2 and 22 chose Option 3. Good Luck to all of you! If any of you missed out getting in on the volunteering for the Celebrity Classic, I hope you will volunteer for the Grape Escapes on March 1. Julie surely needs a lot of help, so get your name in quickly. Be sure and check out the HR Newsletter in your paychecks next payday for more information on volunteering opportunities. And don't forget that flu shots will be given on November 16 at the Frick Building. Watch for posters for more information on the time and what else will be happening during this time.
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