Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.

2011 Annual Banquet

Brenda Montgomery — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:26:39 +0000

On October 22nd we held the our annual banquet to celebrate this year’s accomplishments and to honor those in our organization for their hard work and dedication. Below is the presentation slides from the banquet.

Opportunities Unlimited, Inc 2011 Banquet

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Each year we also hand out awards to employees and volunteers.

Awards for 2011

Best Participant Attendance:

East Main – Dan Bliss
Moscow – Laura Hart
Grangeville – Chris Frei
Snake River – Carla Colvin

Participant Retirement:

Lee Busch: September 1974 to October 2011
Tom Wyatt: November 1986 to August 2011.
Rhonda Baldwin: January 1976 to July 2011

Work Services Longevity:

5 Years

Chad Moe
Amber Pierce

10 Years

Ben Blanck
Marcie Shuck

Longevity for Staff

5 Years

Lewiston:
- Gayle Vandecar
- Alice Peppers
- Dwaine Sheets
- Debbie Willey
Moscow:
- John Stevens
Snake River:
- Rebecca Hammond

15 Years

Paul Duncan
Doug Brinkerhoff

Grangeville:
Adult Participant of the year: Spencer Preston
Child Participant of the year: Samantha Deller

Moscow :
Adult Participant of the year: Brian Lyons
Child Participant of the year: Amanda Garfield

Lewiston:
Adult Participant of the year: Glenda Ruckdashel
Child Participant of the year: David Cermak

Lewiston Employer of the year:
K-Mart

Lewiston Community Employee of the year:
Amber Wilson

Lewiston Work Achievement:
Tish O’Farrell

Moscow Employer of the year:
Wendy’s

Moscow Community Employee of the year:
Gordon Patterson

Creative Achievement Award:
Esteban Roybal

Beyond the Call of Duty:
Kenna Buckner/Rich Waller

Presidents Award:
Shelia Lapierre

Chairman’s Award:
Shawna Springer

August Alive After Five in Lewiston

Brenda Montgomery — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:50:16 +0000

We recently had a booth at the City of Lewiston’s ‘Alive After Five’ event. Here’s a few photos from the event.

Make a Deal Mondays

Brenda Montgomery — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:17:38 +0000

Every Monday in our Thrift Store is “Make a Deal Monday”. If you don’t like the price then make us an offer we can’t refuse. Its a great way to save a few extra dollars and support a good cause at the same time! So stop by our Thrift Store this Monday!

Now Selling Bird Feeders

Brenda Montgomery — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:49:36 +0000

Come check out the bird feeders! Our newest addition to the thrift store.Our unique feeders are made out of old plates, bowls and dishes. Participants make them with assistance with staff. Each feeder helps keep our folks at our sheltered workshop learn more skills. Each feeder holds a quart of feed. Prices range from $19.99 to $24.99. Prices are based on size and uniqueness. You can’t buy them for that price anywhere else!.

Winners for the June Employee gift

Brenda Montgomery — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:56:49 +0000

Your gift, a camp chair, will be given to your Managers tomorrow the 10th. Congrads and enjoy.

Karen Guthrie E. Main

Steven Patton Moscow

Michelle Mendenhall Grangeville

Travis Charlton Snake River

Medicaid Matters

Brenda Montgomery — Fri, 13 May 2011 22:11:00 +0000

OUI hosted two Medicaid Matters in Idaho Rallies. Both were held on February 19, 2011; one in Lewiston, and the other in Moscow. Statewide a total of 17 rallies occurred on 2/19/11. These rallies were intended to raise public awareness and call individuals to action to contact Governor Otter, State Senators and legislators and let them know what they thought about the proposed Medicaid cuts..

The cuts were directed at Idaho’s most vulnerable residents; elderly, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill adults and children. Those who often lacked the ability to speak up for themselves. During the rally it was explained how cost ineffective and economically detrimental these cuts really are. Of course the greatest loss is for our elderly, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill adults and children in Idaho. With these cuts many will likely end up losing their independence and be forced into institutions, hospitalized, or incarcerated. This will destroy any savings Governor Otter hoped to see. Not to mention up to 4,000 jobs will be lost placing many on unemployment and other services like, food stamps, etc.

There was a good deal of media coverage and many Senators and Legislators did listen and some changes were made to the worst of the proposals which was a small victory. Unfortunately, several severe cuts remain which adversely affect developmental therapy services for adults and children in Idaho. It is important that all year long we stay actively in contact with our government representatives sending the message for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Thrift Store News!

Brenda Montgomery — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:14:47 +0000

The thrift Store is now open 6 days a week! Come check out the bargins!

Hours are now Monday through Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-3.

Banquet presentation

Brenda Montgomery — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:24:39 +0000

Here is the presentation from our annual banquet.