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WAVE Spring Fling - A Sucessful Tribute to Charlie Bishop

Many thanks to everyone who attended our benefit this past Friday at the Elks Club, I think everyone had a goodtime as we celebrated the memory and contributions of Charlie Bishop. We were especially happy to have his son Justin and sister Linda in attendance. We were pleased with the venue for the event, attendance and ticket sales were higher this year compared to previous years and we were successful in raising approximately $5,500 to support WAVE programs. Special thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, WAVE chorus and Board members that helped make this a successful event. Also a big shout out to the "Friends of Charlie Bishop, Moondance and the WAVE chorus for providing some exceptional musical entertainment for our event. I'm attaching some pictures from the benefit, enjoy!

If you have any comments regarding our benefit or suggestions to improve the benefit, please feel free to share them with me.

Thanks again, the WAVE prom is our next event and is scheduled for the evening of May 12.

Please consider joining us at the Elks Club on April 20 and supporting the work we do for persons with disabilities. We think everyone will have a great time and an enjoyable evening.

Event Flyer

Valentine's Day Dance at the Elk's Club

March social - Wakulla Springs State park, boat ride and picnic, March 24, 2012.

Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals to host fund-raiser for WAVE on DEC 10

The good folks at the Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals are sponsoring a fund-raiser for our benefit at Chez Pierre on Thomasville Rd., Saturday December 10. The event begins at 6:30 and we expect that the WAVE chorus will perform at 7:15. If you're interested in attending and supporting WAVE go to the Associations web-page: tallahasseenyp.org and review the information regarding the Santa Shuffle. The event includes a pub crawl, tickets are $25.00 and includes a beverage at Chez Pierre, the Wine Loft, 5th Ave. Tap Room, Midtown Filling Station and Finnegan's Wake. If your interested in attending the WAVE concert only, tickets can be purchased for $10.00. There is no charge to families or caregivers who escort chorus members to the event. Details are included on the Association's web-site and tickets can be purchased on line at their web-site. Due to contractual requirements with participating businesses there are only a total of 40 tickets available for the pub crawl, if you are interested in attending I would recommend that you purchase your tickets as soon as possible. There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be sold for the WAVE concert.

We hope you'll come out and support the WAVE chorus on Dec 10. We very much appreciate the Association's support for people with disabilities as well as those businesses that are participating in the fund-raiser. Proceeds from the event will be used to support WAVE programs.

Please let me know if you have any questions, I'll be glad to help.

Bob Maryanski
WAVE Administrator

 


SPOTLIGHT ON KEN BILL

I first met Ken and his mom, Donna Bill at an Autism Symposium about 2 years ago and I invited them to participate in WAVE programs.  At the time, Ms. Bill indicated that Ken was shy, introverted, rarely communicated with anyone, had virtually no friends and did not participate in activities or sports.  He basically stayed in his room and played video games.  That’s no longer the case !

Ken and his mom began participating in our social activities as well as the life skills program.  He developed confidence, made new friends and began to talk and interact with others.  After several months in the program, Ken and his mom were part of the WAVE Community Human Services Partnership grant presentation.  Ken spoke about the positive impact of WAVE, especially the opportunity to make new friends and have an active social life.  Ken and his mom think that speaking in public was the turning point that gave him the confidence to move forward with his life.  In addition to WAVE programs, Ken participates in FDOA recreation and sports programs as well as Special Olympics.  Ken is also working on academics at WAVE’s Life Skills program and at the Teen Center, taking courses on Leadership skills and how to apply for scholarships.   Ken also holds the position of Secretary on the Youth Advisory Board for the Teen Center.  He’s an avid reader and hopes to attend TCC and FSU in the future.

As you can see by the picture above, Ken is an active volunteer at Teen Court where he assists the prosecution and defense in adjudicating cases of juveniles that have pleaded guilty to minor offenses.  Depending on his role that day, he argues to the jury (composed of teens) for the prosecution or defense.

Way to go Ken, you’ve come a long way in the past 2 years and we’re very proud of you !

Bob Maryanski
WAVE Administrator

 Ken Bill
Ken Bill &Tom Jones, a local attorney who was the presiding judge for teen court



WAVE PROM

"Vicky Droze, WAVE Board Chair commented, "I had a blast", I hope that sentiment was shared by everyone who attended the first annual WAVE prom at the Elks Lodge.  We  want to thank the great folks at the Elks Lodge for hosting the prom.  Kudos also to GT entertainment and to our photgrapher Scott Baxter for volunteering their time to help us with the event.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the music and the dancing was awesome, especially the Conga line !  The gals looked beautiful in their prom dresses and the guys looked great in their tux's and suits.  Thanks also to Gretchen Everhart staff for their support and encouragement, and to the volunteers who helped with decorations and clean-up after the event".
 
I've posted some pictures from the prom, enjoy and we hope to see many of you at the next event



WAVE Music Festival is a hit!

Many thanks to our families, volunteers, friends, musicians and Board members who assisted and contributed to the success of our annual fund-raiser this past Sunday at the Bradfordville Blues Club.  Through your hard work and efforts we raised $5,000 which will be used to support WAVE programs.  Special thanks to Gary Anton for allowing us to use the Bradfordville Blues Club free of charge for our annual fund-raiser and I can't forget to thank Chuck Husbands who has been cooking outstanding BBQ for us each and every year that we've had the event at the BBC. 

Also, a debt of gratitude to Cliff Thaell for hosting the live auction and to all the great businesses in and around Tallahassee that donated items for our auction. I think everyone  had a great time, the weather was wonderful and we had an outstanding performance by our WAVE chorus and the the musicians who volunteered their time to help make our event a success.
 
Thanks again to everyone who helped make our event a success. Click here to see pictures.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and families served by WAVE we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the the following businesses and individuals who sponsored and/or supported our fund-raiser:
 

H & H Furnuture and Design, Havana, Florida
Lonnbladh Rd. Hampton Inn
Anytime Fitness
Mike Mercuri
Stephen Still Waters Vacation Rental
Sage Gourmet
Diane Brown
Marcus & Michael Santoro
William & Linda Mabile
Donald C Willis
Stewart's Pharmacy
Rick & Rebecca Lockenbach
Bessie & Peter Moore
Steve Mork
David & Wanda Faulk
Amy & Gregory Blanks
Bob & Liz Maryanski
Anytime Fitness
Tallahassee Nurseries
Capital City Builders-Larry Strickland
Bluewater Sports 		Bishop's Bluff
Lofty Pursuits
Walking Shoe Shop
Blossom's Florist
Leon County Humane Society
Lofty Pursuits
Tony's Hairstyles
Bell & Bates Home Center, Quincy
Quarter Moon Imports
Turtle Island Trading Post
Serenity Acres Farm
Glass works by Susan
Native nurseries
Tradition Antiques
Weezie's Cottage Living
B & B Sporting Goods
Firehouse Subs
Tally's Grill
Tropical Cafe
Taste Budz
Media Solutions
Masa Modern Cuisine and Sushi Bar
Black Bean Cafe
One Fresh Stir Fry
 Whipporwill Sportsmen's Lodge
Market Sq. Liquors
Joanie's Gourmet Market, Havana
Village Pizza
Magnolia Cafe
Momo's Pizza
Tomato cafe
Bella Bella Restaurant
Fun Station
Sandy Gibson
Lowe's
Panhandler's Kitchen
Connie's Hams
Massage Envy
High Touch High Tech
Anytime Fitness
Melanie Kimbrell
All Tune & Lube
Lock'D Computer Solutions
Pyramid Studios
Dash & Albert
Southern Seafood market
Mockingbird Cafe
Wanderings
Walk the Tail

 








Life Skills Program Update - April 2011

Life SkillsWave Life SkillsThe Life Skills Program continues to flourish at the First Presbyterian Church on N. Adams in downtown Tallahassee where students learn, grow and develop their skills. The curriculum is individualized and based on their abilities and skills and includes academic and vocational skills training including GED preparation, activities of daily living, arts & crafts, communication and socialization skill development and field trips. The program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 PM. Fees are $35 per month for full attendance and $25 per month if the students attends one day a week. The program is led by our instructor, Ms. Jeanne Lancaster and her team of volunteers who work with our students.


Training slots are currently available, for further information, contact the WAVE Administrator at 850-412-9279.



Purpose, Philosophy and Goals

The Workshop for Adult Vocational Enrichment provides opportunities for social activities, community involvement, and life-skills training activities for adults and teens with developmental disabilities. Activities are designed to serve a broad range of abilities and preferences. Social activities include dances, swim parties, bowling, and hay-rides, to name a few. Life-skills training includes learning laundry skills by meeting weekly at a Laundromat and washing linens for local businesses as well as purchasing items at a grocery store which are then used at social activities. Our performing chorus meets weekly to practice and performs at various community events. Our goal is to provide opportunities for involvement as well as the support and assistance needed to make the activities accessible and a successful experience for our clients. It is our philosophy to provide services that enhance the ability of each individual to be an integral part of the community and to foster friendships so as to take part in a rich social life that most of us take for granted.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

February 2009
Vicky Droze President vickydroze@comcast.net
Diane Brown Vice President brown8149@comcast.net
Rick Lockenbach Secretary lockenr@comcast.net
Linda Ray Board Member lr16008@gmail.com
Debra Taube Treasurer ttaube@earthlink.net
Brooke Lochore Board Member blochore@goodwillbigbend.com
Kathy Mork Board Member mork@hep.fsu.edu
Linda Mabile Board Member lLinmabile@gmail.com
Paul Etienne Board Member paul1.etienne@gmail.com
Debra Taube Board Member ttaube@eartlink.net
Bob Maryanski WAVE Administrator wavefriends@hotmail.com
412-9279