Below are
highlights of some of the past events that ILRC has sponsored,
co-sponsored or participated in within their community
and service area. To better help you understand the
various events, a brief explanation and one or more
images are available for most functions.
Event Highlights for 2008
April 5, 2008
Hosted by the ILRC staff, this was the third
annual Prom benefiting young adults with
disabilities. This years event took place at the
Capital Ritz, at 2716 Plaza Drive, in Jefferson
City. The Staff, Volunteers, Sponsors and
Attendees were again a successful combination
for a fun filled and enjoyable evening.
A Prom for Young Adults with Disabilities
April 28, 2007
Hosted by the ILRC staff, this was the second
annual Prom benefiting young adults with
disabilities. This year it was held on April
28th at Apple Creek Farm in Centertown, MO.
There was dinner, dancing, photos and souvenirs
for all who attended. Another successful event
made possible not only by the participants but
by the many sponsors who donated items or
volunteers who gave their time to assist.
Much fun was had by all.
Once the music started, no one could hold
still including the ILRC Staff !
10th
Anniversary Luncheon & Awards
1997 - 2007
The ILRC
Staff and Board of Directors held a 10th Anniversary
Luncheon and Awards Ceremoney at the Capital Plaza
Hotel, June 6, 2007. This event was to remember the success of the
last ten years and show their appreciation for many in
the community who have helped with that success through
support and special services offered.
This
year ILRC participated in the
Osage/Maries County Relay for Life
held in Linn, Missouri.
The Relay for Life event is a fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities
across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who
lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight
against cancer. This is an American Cancer Society signature
activity.
This year staff members of ILRC put forth
their team efforts by taking part in the
event being held for the Osage / Maries
County area, at the Linn Athletic Complex in
Linn, Missouri.
CPR / First
Aid Training
With CPR/First Aid training being mandatory
for all attendants, ILRC has made 2-day
training sessions available, in Camdenton,
Cole and Morgan counties, throughout the
2007 calendar year. Training is provided by
certified instructors for obtaining a
CPR/First Aid certification card, a yearly
CPR recertification, and a tri-yearly First
Aid recertification.
ILRC
Transportation Program Still Growing in 2007
As of July 1, 2007 ILRC extended their
Transportation Program to include Camden and
Osage Counties, and also have now expanded
services to those
outside the city limits of Jefferson City in
Cole / Callaway (Holts Summit) Monday through
Friday.
The ILRC Transportation program also now
includes special trips that are formulated
to provide opportunities for shopping and
socialization. These special trips are
pre-planned for specific times, dates and
locations (such as Outlet Malls,
Restaurants, and this year will include the
Missouri State Fair and a December Holiday
Lights sight-seeing excursion) and then
information is made available to persons
already registered , or anyone eligible to
register, who wish to purchase the special
rate transportation ticket.
In above
photo: The
Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce had a
ribbon cutting ceremony to
welcome the Independent Living
Resource Center,
Inc. into the Chamber.
Participating in the ribbon cutting were
Melinda Hayes, Transportation Coordinator;
Stephanie Cox, Executive Director; Ron Shoults, ILRC
Driver; Chris McElyea, Central Bank of Lake
of the Ozarks; Elmer Meyer, City
Administrator; Steven Craig, Administrator
Assistant; Alan West and Christine Nelson,
First National Bank; Linda Sweatt, Camden
County Collector; Kaylee Dorris, Jr. Miss
Dogwood and Bruce Mitchell, Chamber Executive
Director.
ILRC
Holiday Events
2007
Many gathered to share in
the holiday food and fun offered at the ILRC
Consumer Christmas Party this year. Another
enjoyable occasion was a planned trip
offered through the Transportation program,
taking passengers on a trip to Columbia for
dinner and a tour of the holiday lights.
"Premier
Night - A Night With The Stars"
April 22, 2006
The ILRC Staff and the Heart of America Girl
Scout Troop #443 hosted a Prom at the Thomas
Jefferson Middle School, benefitting young
adults, ages 14 to 30, with special needs.
The event was made successfully not only by
the participants who came to enjoy the
evening but also by the many individuals and
businesses that either donated or
volunteered their assistance. This Prom was
the first of what we hope to be an annual
event to look forward to every year.
This
year ILRC participated in the
Moniteau County Relay for Life
held in California, Missouri.
This annual American Cancer Society event is
an ideal way to remember those whom we have
lost to cancer, celebrate those who have
survived, and to raise money for the
continued fight to find a cure. At the
Relay, participants put together 8 to 15
member teams, some set up booths to sell
donations to raise money, have one person at
a time walk the track during the all-night
vigil, and participate in a Luminaria
Ceremony to honor those who have passed away
from cancer.
The function of this event is to raise money
within the community, increase public
awareness of the need to fund research to
find a cure, and promote community support
for the survivors and families of cancer
victims.
ILRC
Transportation Program Expands in 2006
This
year has seen the Transportation Program at
ILRC grow to include two full-time drivers
and services being offered in Miller County,
along with expanding the Cole County
services to include those outside the city
limits of Jefferson City.
ILRC
still has plans for the
Operation Access: Transportation
Program to continue to expand in
the future, as demand and
services continue to steadily
grow.
ILRC
Consumer "Holiday Party" December
14, 2006
This years Consumer Holiday Event was
celebrated at the Eldon Community Center in
Miller County. There was the usual
festivities with Lunch, Santa, Caroling and
Bingo. Transportation was provided by ILRC
to anyone wishing to attend from Cole,
Callaway and Miller Counties.
As of
August 1, 2005 ILRC's Transportation Program
was officially begun, starting with evening
transportation services to Cole County and
the Holt Summit area of Callaway County. Two
special vans were purchased by ILRC, and by
funds raised through a series of Operation
Access concerts, performed by B. J. Davis,
over a course of several months.
Services were opened to this two
county area for Monday thru
Friday evenings. Future plans
include expanding the hours and
counties served.
"ILRC
Consumer Christmas Party"
December 16, 2005
Each year ILRC hosts a Christmas Party for
their consumers, providing a delicious
Turkey Dinner, along with games,
entertainment and drawings for door prizes.
Also, this year the new transportation buses
were running so free transportation was
provided to consumers wishing to come to the
party.
As of July 1, 2007 ILRC extended their
Transportation Program to include Camden and
Osage Counties, and also have now expanded
services to those
outside the city limits of Jefferson City in
Cole / Callaway (Holts Summit) Monday through
Friday.
