Galabooklet 2015 Oct7

The Arc Mid-South is proud to be partners with the The Arc Mid-South
following organizations:
Presents The
United Way of the Mid-South
The Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Anniversary Celebration
&
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The TN Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Benefit Gala

The Aging Commission of the Mid-South Creating Independence…Supporting Literacy
Tennessee Council of Developmental Disabilities
Saturday, October 17, 2015 Holiday Inn – University of Memphis
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

Memphis Center for Independent Living
United HealthCare

Dollar General Literacy Foundation
TennCare CHOICES

DLAC – Disability law and Advocacy Center
STEP – Support and Training for Exceptional Parents

Service over Self
Meritan

ATOP – Anointed Temple of Praise
University of Memphis, - Tiger Life
Transformations Autism Treatment Center

Amerigroup Real Solutions

This Project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee

The Arc Mid-South
3485 Poplar Avenue, Suite 210

Memphis, TN 38111
[email protected] | www.thearcmidsouth.org

P (901) 327-2473| F (901) 327-1197

Special Thanks To Our Members

McKesha Alexander John Hanneken Christopher Persons
Mary Peters
Cynthia Alexander Christopher Harris
Charlene Phillips
Elaine Amis Graham Hastings
Rosalyn Porter
Diane Anderson Sandra Hawkins Lauren Powers

Marian Bacon Sandy Hayes Chandrika Prahalathan

Karen Ball William D. Haynes Clara V. Prince
Jessica Prince
Liesl Becker Ferneicia Higginbottom
Val Rainey
Connie Booker Frances Hoffman
Velma Reed
Jasmyn Bowie Earlene Holloway Lucille Richardson

Susan Bryant Gloria Hoskins Gwendolyn Richmond
Rodney Richmond
Dotty Carter Florence Howard
Linda Roberson
Brittany Carter Wesley Hyatt
Amber Roberts
Scott Catterton Merry Jensen Lori Rosser

Ralph Catterton Debbie Johnston Joycelynette Saulsberry

Kay Catterton Jeanette Jungkans Brandi Sharp
Mounir Shazly
Janet Cherry Cathileen Kennedy
Mildred Shores
Constance Cherry Ruth M. Kirby
Merle Smith
Betty A. Clark Thomas Kirk Patryce Steele

Shirley Cobbins Walter R. (Bobby) Kirk Michael Steele

Eva Cooper Rashanda Lawyer Dion Stepheny
Dr. Vaughn Stimbert
Lorraine Cordera Carlene Leaper
Tara Suggs
Suzette Crim Laura Lee
Melvin Thomas
Mary Curry Braxton Lemm Lynn Thompson

Edward Cursey Travis Lewis Scott Thrasher

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Davis Ron Lloyd Jessica Tipton
Josh Tipton
Chaplain Elvernice Davis Jerry Mackey
Victoria Bennett
Stella Davis Joyce Mahoney Erica Vann

Christine Deener Karen L. Marks Danielle Walker

Genevieve DePriest Doretha McCalpin Janice Walker
Christopher B. Walton
Camille Dolan Timothy McGee
Sandra Watkins
Janis Drake Tonda McSwine
Jennifer Watson
Linda Duke Mattie McSwine Eleanor Watson

Pam Dyles Kelly Melvin Ruby Wharton

Janice Earheart Dr. Sam B. Morgan Karen Stuart & Richard Wheeler
Yolanda Williams
Matthew Eastburn Dr. Gail Murray
Osie Williams
Patricia Edmiston Christopher Myers
Archie Williams
Derek Flake Taylor Myers
Donald Williams
James Fleming James M. Northern

Robert M. Fockler Robin Oti

Freda Fowler Nyanday Oti

Kenneth Franklin Drs. Frederick & Judith C. Palmer

Frank Garavelli Mary Palmer

Florence Gilliam-Hawkins Elaynna Parker

Judge Kathy Gomes Leslie Parks

Keith Greenwald Bradley Perry

Dr. Carol & William J. Greenwald Judge Curtis Person

Board of Directors and Executive Director Welcome from the Executive Director

Merle Smith Penny Bateman Terry Hardaway Corey Young Diane Anderson Dear Friends,
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Board Member
Membership Manager, What a year! As we celebrate the 65th Anniversary of The Arc Mid-South and my 35th
Retired, Bellsouth, Inc. Director of Operations Professional Musician Anniversary at The Arc. As I look at history, what will be remembered? Will we remem-
Sam’s Club Aramark Corporation ber the gloom and doom of what is perceived as one of the worst economy since the Great
Depression or the way we came together as a community to support those most in need?
Connie Booker Almarie Brooks Carla Brouwer Shirley P.Cobbins Judge Kathleen Gomes
Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member At the The Arc Mid-South we’ll remember the challenges, but we’ll also remember
Office Manager Special Ed. Teacher SR. HRBP, Memphis how, with your support, we were able to respond.
Anointed Temple of Craigmont Middle Universal Commercial Chair, Planning and
Plant, Real Estate, Resource Operations  The challenge of a record number of people seeking help by writing “Don’t Cut our Life Line”
Praise The Hershey  Our ability to expand our services, including home makers and personal support to our senior
Volunteer
population so that we’re available several days a week.
Terrence Green Florence Howard Scott Thrasher Carlene I. Leaper  We are able to provide guidance and resource for families who are under the constant stress or
Board Member Board Member Executive Director
Associate Minister Board Member The Arc Mid-South caring for a family member with a disability and the challenge of struggling families facing fi-
Brown Missionary Chair, Advocacy Receptionist nancial crisis and imminent foreclosure or bankruptcy.
Baptist Church Education, President, Homer Skelton Hyundai  Our ability to create an evening and Saturday legal clinic so that clients won’t have to take time
Secret Shop Communi- off from work to get help.
 With the challenge of recession related lay-offs, deferrals and downsizing in the mental commu-
cators nity, we were able to offer support by organizing a mental health workshop to assist families in
navigating services.

As the demand for our services continues to grow, The Arc Mid-South needs you to commit to our work
with your volunteer and financial support.

Significantly more people turned to The Arc for legal help in 2015. They sought help to face legal issues that
involve essential human needs, such as protection from abusive relationships, safe and habitable housing, and
access to necessary health care, disability services to help lead independent lives, family law issues including
child support and custody actions, and relief from financial exploitation and an increase in need for more ad-
vocacy services for children in dealing with their individual educational plan.

I invite you to learn more about services and join us as we empower individuals with intellectual and develop-
mental disabilities to achieve their full potential.

Sincerely,

Carlene I. Leaper

Carlene I. Leaper, Executive Director
The Arc Mid-South

Greetings from the President of the Board of Directors Special Thank You

Dear Friends, We thank our generous sponsors, contributors and members for their
contribution to The Arc Mid-South
Thank you for making 2015 yet another remarkable year for The
Arc Mid-South! Fund-A-Need Sponsors Community Leader Sponsors
$5,000 + $1,500 - $2,500
For several decades we have been able to persist in our outreach of
programs and services because of the incredible job dedicated vol- Circle of Friends
unteers and staff continues to do. While budgetary constraints force $1,000
us to keep our overhead low, our service in the field is steadily increasing. Once again we have
been able to report a 25% increase in the dollar value of services delivered! William King Self, Jr. Trustee,
Self Foundation
Our mettle is our continually expanding community who comes together to donate time, re-
sources, and talent in support of our important mission. Volunteers logged over 5,000 hours, Contributors
our Board of Directors helped to dramatically increase our donor base, and our Advisory
Board has assisted us in expanding our advocacy, literacy and empowerment programs. Almarie Brooks KROGER
Marquin Carson Carlene Leaper
Thank you for wholeheartedly being a part of The Arc Mid-South movement. We are looking Jada Mahoney
forward to much more in 2016! Pam Dyles Mattie S. McSwine
Sam B. Morgan
Merle Smith Matthew Eastburn Curtis & Geraldean Pearson
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Merle Smith, President Rosalyn P. Porter
The Arc Mid-South Board of Directors OMEGA Mounir Ahmedm Shazly

James & Mary Fleming Jr. SRVS
Mildred Glason Rhonda Steele
Lisa Stewart
Judge Kathleen Gomes Doris Thomas Hill
Today's Highlight & Style
J. or C. Hanneken Janice Walker
John Harbour Jennifer E. Watson

Hart's Ventures Walker , LLC Wharton Family Law Firm
Hershey's

Mildren Ibebuogu

Inventory Locator Service
Rosie Hill

J & J Health Care Systems Inc

Gloria Kelley

Letter from the Honorary Chair

October 17, 2015

Dear Friends,

On behalf of our FedEx team members worldwide, it is an honor to extend
greetings as we gather to celebrate the Commemoration of The Arc Mid-South’s 65th Anniversary.
What began as a grassroots movement has become one of the largest disability-rights organizations in
Tennessee.

The unparalleled work accomplished by The Arc Mid-South gives us many reasons to celebrate this
occasion. “Creating Independence….Supporting Literacy” is such a monumental aspect of how we
function as members of our community. Literacy and independence helps individuals obtain the skills
necessary to make informed decisions. Therefore, literacy is an era of importance in our evolving soci-
ety.

As we celebrate this occasion, we also celebrate the progression and the achievements of individuals
with disabilities. We’re pleased to have been a part of this Commemorative occasion, and extend our
sincere appreciation to the leaders, staff, corporate sponsors, contributors, and volunteers who have
given their time, talents and resources toward this milestone.
As a Memphis-based company listed among Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies,”
and Black Enterprise’s “40 Best Companies for Diversity,” FedEx is proud of The Arc’s work which
aligns with our commitment to community engagement, education, and diversity.

Thank you for continuing to be a conduit of instilling literacy, empowerment and independence in our
community.

Sincerely,

Shannon A. Brown, 2015 Honorary Chair
Senior Vice President/Chief HR & Diversity Officer
FedEx Express

Letter from the Honorary Chair Congratulations on Carlene’s 35th Anniversary

Dear Friends, Lenora Herring 856 Willow Tree Circle
CEO/Administrator Cordova, TN 38018
Greetings and welcome to The Arc Mid-South’s 65th Anniversary
Celebration and Benefit Gala. I am very pleased to be a part of planning 901-794-7988
the event this year. The theme for this year’s Gala celebrates the specific www.stillwatershomehealth.com
mission of The Arc Mid-South: Empowering individuals with intellectual
and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential. Dr. Linnie R. Traylor

This year’s Gala will recognize and celebrate those leaders, corporate sponsors, and advocates Medical Advisor
who have demonstrated their talents, tenacity, and resources by providing the financial, in-kind,
and technological support that so positively impacts our society. Loeb Properties Proudly Supports The Arc Mid-South

Despite tight economic times, we have already experienced an outpouring of support for indi-
viduals with disabilities! We thank you for that continued support. This event could not be a
success without you.

To our planning committee members, volunteers, sponsors, contributors, I say thank you for
your commitment, dedication, and passion to empower individuals with disabilities to “Create
Independence...Support Literacy”.

Again, thank you for contributing to this year’s success and I look forward to your continued
support in making our next Annual Gala bigger and better.

We appreciate all that you do!!!!!!

Joyce Fykes
2015 Honorary Chair
Community Investment Manager,
Cummins Inc.

The Arc Mid-South’s Growth & Progress Letter from the Event Chair

2014 L.E.T.S. Program participant received first High School Diploma Dear Friends:
“Second Year Recognition” DIDD Quality Assurance Four Star Designation
2013 Awarded DIDD Quality Assurance Four Star Designation It is both a privilege and a pleasure for me to welcome you to the
Established Self-Advocacy Group - My Voice! My Choice! 65th Anniversary Celebration of The Arc Mid-South. This momen-
2012 Expanded Family Support Services through Choices Funding tous occasion recognizes and honors the organization’s commitment
2011 Arc Unveiled New Brand Identity & Initiated Life, Education, Training, Skills & GED Preparation to its mission of empowering people with intellectual and develop-
2010 Expanded Family Support Services - Elder Care mental disabilities to achieve their full potential.
2009 Developed Brand Identity
2008 Approved to Provide Vocational Skills Assessments Since its founding in 1950, The Arc Mid-South has devoted itself to advocating for individuals
2005 Career Development & Job Training Implemented with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. In addition, the organiza-
2004 Produced Disability Resource CD tion offers a broad spectrum of programs and services that enhances the lives of these citi-
2003 Established Community Participation, Parents Support Group zens.
2002 Established Travel Training Career Satellite Campus - Main Site
2001 50th Anniversary Celebration & Computer Training Implemented Year after year, for more than six decades, the challenges of societal apathy, fragile funding
1999 Implementation of the waiting list Project, “The Waiting List”. and changing governmental mandates have been met with fierce determination by The Arc’s
1998 Career Awareness & Job Placement Program Initiated Board of Directors, Executive Director, staff, volunteers and supporters like you. All have
1997 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project Implemented remained passionate promoters and loyal protectors of respect, access and inclusion for people
1996 Occupational Skills Training & Advocacy Training Workshop Developed with disabilities.
1995 Career & Awareness Class Established
1994 Changed name to Mid-South Arc Please join me in congratulating The Arc Mid-South and honoring the legacy of empower-
1993 Disability Awareness Acknowledged ment to their clients and families.
1991 Summer Youth Program Started
1990 National Employment Training Program Adopted Each of you here today have demonstrated a commitment to the mission and values of The Arc
1985 Family Support Program Established Mid-South. Thank you for being a steadfast supporter. Your continued involvement and sup-
1980 1st Special Olympics Program Initiated port are appreciated and needed as we go forward.
1978 Child Care Program Established
1973 Adult Activities Center Dedicated With heartfelt gratitude,
1972 Mandatory Education Law Lobby Enacted
1969 1st Summer Camp Initiated Carolyn Cowans, 2015 Event Chair,
1968 Special Education Program Implemented at Memphis State ID/DD Advocate
1962 Sheltered Workshops Dedicated
1951 First Special Education Class Instituted

Fund - A – Need Event and Planning Committee

1900 Union Avenue Honorary Chair Honorary Chair Honorary Chair Event Chair Event Chair
Memphis, TN 38104 Shannon A. Brown Sr. William King Self, Jr. Joyce Fykes Carolyn Cowans Shirley P. Cobbins
Phone: (901) 728-4600 VP and Chief HR Officer, Trustee, Self Foundation Universal Commercial
Fax: (901) 722-0010 Community Investment Vice-Chair, Real Estate, Resource
FedEx Manager, Cummins Inc. Family Partners Council
Methodist Uni. Hospital Volunteer

Stine Cooperwood Andrea Goodman Shay Kearney Yvonne McCuin Lisa Shurden
Green Programs Human Resource HR Generalist /Salary Instructor Civic Affairs Senior
Coordinator Specialist
Administrator Southwest TN Community Associate
The University of Memphis The Hershey Company Church Health Center College Cigna– Health Spring

Merle Smith Faye Townsend Planning Committee
Retired, Bellsouth, Inc. Program Director Oretha Anderson
Corey’s Five Inc. Yvonne Becton
Victoria Bennett
Zina Fleming
Johnnie Fondren
Lori Rosser
Jeanette Toney

Our Special Thanks
To The 2015 Gala Planning Committee/Volunteers

Community Leader Keynote Speaker

Proudly Supports EDWARD L. STANTON III
The Arc Mid-South
United States Attorney
Western District of Tennessee

Edward L. Stanton III, native Memphian and graduate of Central
High School, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political
Science from the University of Memphis in 1994 and his Juris
Doctor Degree from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1997.

Mr. Stanton has served as Senior Counsel with Federal Express Corporation as well as an
Assistant City Attorney for the City of Memphis. He has been in private practice with two
Memphis law firms.

His community and civic contributions include serving as the president of the National Bar
Association - Ben F. Jones Chapter and as a former Tennessee Board of Professional Re-
sponsibility Hearing committee member. In 2005, Mr. Stanton received the Sam A. Myar, Jr.
Award - one of the highest honors the Memphis Bar Association bestows annually upon a
lawyer for outstanding legal and community service.

On April 14, 2010, President Barack Obama nominated Mr. Stanton for the position of
United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. His nomination was con-
firmed by unanimous consent of the United States Senate and he was sworn into the office in
August of 2010. In this position, Mr. Stanton is the chief federal law enforcement officer
within the 22 counties that comprise the Western District of Tennessee.

Community Leader Lifetime Dedication to The Arc Mid-South

Proudly Supports Sherry Aaholm Marlon Harris
The Arc Mid-South Wendy Ashcroft Florence Howard
Penny Bateman
Ronnie and Donnie Beacham Thomas Kirk
Mark Billingsley Ron Lloyd
Connie Booker
Almarie Brooks Martha McGinley
Amanda Compton Margaret McKissick Larry
Dr. Evernice Davis
Hilda Mullen
Jean Deacon Jean Phebus
Dr. Genevieve DePriest David Pool
Dr. Karen Purdy
Paul Drake Merle Smith
Bob Gammon Dr. Patricia Toarmina
Kathy Gomes Faye Towsend
Terrance Green Delores Voight
Terry Hardaway Corey Young

Lifetime Membership Recognition

Elaine Amis Robert Irby
Wendy Ashcroft Gretchen & Thomas Kirk
Connie Booker
Maureen Kolb
Ralph Brown Phillip Mellen
Flora Campbell Gail Murray
Theresa Kathy & Bobby Carlson James M. Northern
Dana Percer
Jean Deacon Donald Rossman
Genevieve DePriest Mounir Shazly

Paul Drake June Vance
Frank Garavelli Karen Stuart & Richard Wheeler

Joe Hawes Ethel B. Whitten
William D. Haynes L.V. Witt

Wesley Hyatt

Congratulations and Best Wishes Moderator
On 65 years of services to
Ron Childers
Merle Smith & The Arc Mid-South
Chief Meteorologist
Venessa, Esther, Margie, WMC Action News 5
Michael And Cleo Merle
A native Memphian and second generation Mexican-American,
Support Literacy Ron's broadcasting career began in Memphis radio in the early
1980s at WRVR, then onto WMC FM 100. In 1989, Ron moved
Congratulations to Carlene Leaper on her 35th Anniversary from radio to television as a marketing and promotion producer and part-time weather-
caster for WMC Action News 5. In the mid-90s, Ron pursued weather full time and went
on to get his Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.

Ron's 20 plus years of forecasting experience have included working through some of the
most memorable storms to move through the Mid-South. In recognition of his professional
excellence, Ron was awarded an Emmy in 2000, an Emmy nomination in 2005 by the Na-
tional Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Best Weathercast and again in 2010
for his weekly weather web chat on wmcationnews5.com. In 2011, Ron was awarded the
Humanitarian of The Year Award from Diversity Memphis for his civic and charitable
work in the community.

Ron is a member of the American Meteorological Society and holds the prestigious AMS
Seal of Approval. He is also a member of the National Weather Association, as well as the
local chapter of the AMS/NWA Memphis.

Community Leader Congratulations Mid-South Arc

&

Merle Smith
On your 65th Anniversary

From Your Husband
Cleo Smith

About Us

Keep Tennessee Beaut iful is not just our name, it is our mandat e.

Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTnB) is a University College department of The University of Memphis sponsored by the
Tennessee Department of Transportation with funds from special taxes levied on malt beverage and the soft drink
industries (57-5-201 and 67-4-402). Since 1983, KTnB has served as a state resource center for litter prevention,
community greening, and recycling & waste reduction education.

Mission
The mission of KTnB is to educate and rally Tennesseans to take responsibility for improving their community
environments.

Organizational Values

 Continued program quality assessment  Litter prevention and waste elimination

 Education  Blight reduction

 Volunteerism  Fairness and equity

 Community building and partnership  Policy based on fact

For more information please go to our website at www.KeepTnBeautiful.org. or contact us at 1.888.862.5326.

Entertainment

LIVE MEMPHIS JAZZ
By

Dr. William 'Bill' Hurd

Bill Hurd is a welcomed feature at any Memphis venue ca-
tering to jazz fans. His mastery of the alto and tenor saxo-
phone is reminiscent of Coltrane and his virtuosity on so-
prano and baritone sax is equally impressive. Hurd has re-
corded with Kirk Whalum, Isaac Hayes, Maurice White,
Greg Curtis, Phil Perry, Kevin Whalum, J. Blackfoot, and
Wendy Moten and with fellow legendary Memphis musi-
cians like Floyd Newsum, Rod McGaha, Rick Braun, and
Lester Snell.

In honor
Of Carlene 35th anniversary

Circle of Friends

& William King Self, Jr. Trustee
Self Foundation
Proudly Support
The Arc Mid-South
for Empowering people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities to
achieve their full potential

Circle of Friends

Invocation Circle of Friends

THE REVEREND KENNETH S. ROBINSON, M.D., M.DIV.

A native of Nashville, Tennessee, The Rev. Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson
earned his A.B. and M.D. from Harvard University, and a Master of Divin-
ity from Vanderbilt.

Dr. Robinson was recently named the President and CEO of United Way
of the Mid-South (UWMS), overseeing management and operations of this
pivotal organization, which annually mobilizes more than $20 Million in
donations and a plethora of other resources to meet priority needs of indi-
viduals and families. He serves as UWMS’ representative to its key external partners and sup-
porters - including over 80 agencies located in seven counties in Tennessee, Mississippi and Ar-
kansas; 30,000 individual donors, private and corporate foundations, government agencies, legis-
lative bodies and the media.

Dr. Robinson has received numerous national and local honors, and serves as a Director, Board
Member and Trustee for several foundations and institutions in the Greater Memphis area.



Circle of Friends

Agency Programs & Services

Career Development & Job Placement

The Job Placement Specialist’s primary objective is to match potential employee skills with em-
ployers’ needs and provide on-going support for both parties.
Our clients are referred to us by the TN Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS). Once en-
rolled in the CDJP program, participants attend a series of adult literacy, life skills and job train-
ing classes where they learn fundamental skills necessary to gain and maintain suitable employ-
ment.

Employers who give back!
Thank you so much for your continued support!

Community Leader Congratulations

Merle Smith
&

The Arc Mid-South

Gbenga Adebanjo, MD. 1719 Kirby Parkway
Memphis, TN 38120
P. 901-- 685– 1994

p. 901– 685– 1997
www.goodlifemed.com

Lola Adebanjo, DNP, FNP-BC

Proudly Supports The Arc Mid-South

Agency Programs & Services

Weekend Retreats and Summer Camp

The Arc Mid-South offers 9 retreats and a summer camp each year. Summer camp is
residential and direct care staff are present at a ratio of one staff person for three campers.
The minimum age to attend camp is eight years old and siblings are welcome to attend.

Agency Programs & Services Recognition Awards

Life Education, Training Skills Program
(L.E.T.S. Program)

.

The L.E.T.S. Program is designed to provide training, resources, and education to
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Your Donation Counts Fund – A – Need

See how your sponsorship will improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

$10,000 + $5,000 + $2,500 +

Fund-a-Need Sponsorship Fund - A - Need Sponsors Community Leaders
GED preparation
One week of residential 3 days & 2 nights of
summer camp for weekend retreat for 20 material for 25 students
25 campers Or
Or people
Or 8 individuals with 6 hours of
24 hours of respite care to 50 community –based day services
individuals 24 hours of emergency
respite care for 50 families. for one week

$1,500 + $1,000 and up

Community Leaders Circle of Friends

35 people CPR/First-Aid Training 5 hours of job readiness training for
Or 6 individuals

24 hours of respite care for 13 families

2015 Fiscal Snapshot

Your generosity has allowed the agency to move forward in the preservation and
management of the agency’s mission.

The Arc Mid-South ended the 2014 fiscal year having provided:

 81 families with respite care – (28,000 total hours of service)
 169 children and adults with monthly week-end retreats
 900 clients with one or more services (advocacy, job development/training , home

care, community service, personal assistance, summer camp, elder care)
 6000 hours of basic skills and vocational training.

Technology upgrades in financial and constituent management is one tool that allowed us
to operate efficiently and continue the quality care associated with our name.

The Arc Mid-South’s Agency Programs & Services
65th Anniversary Celebration & Benefit Gala
The Arc Advocates
Music, Mingling, & Silent Auction ______________________________________Dr. William “Bill” Hurd Trio
A vibrant and beautiful young lady who lives in our area sustained a birth
Greetings & Introduction ________________________________________________ __________ Carolyn Cowans injury that resulted in her having profound hearing loss and Cerebral Palsy.
Vice-Chair, Family Partners Council, Methodist Uni. Hospital Her family needed help navigating through the process of getting the appro-
priate health-care and social assistance required to assure Brooke’s well-
Shannon Brown being. The Arc Mid-South’s trained advocacy program has come to the res-
cue. Brooke’s family is not an isolated case. We need more advocates to join
VP and Chief HR Officer, FedEx us. Information for joining The Volunteer Advocacy Project (VAP) can be
Philanthropic Empowerment ______________________________________________________ Joyce Fykes found on our website www.thearcmidsouth.org.

Community Investments Manager, Cummins, Inc. Congratulations
Introduction of Moderator____________________________________________________ Terrence Green
Carlene Leaper
Board Member
Moderator______________________________________________________________________ Ron Childers Supporting individuals with
disabilities at
Chief Meteorologist, WMC Action News 5
Presentation of the Color__________________________________ Kingsbury High School Color Guards The Arc Mid-South for 35 years

National Anthem____________________________________________________________Ms.Ariana Lerma

Invocation ______________________________________ Reverend Kenneth S. Robinson, M.D., M. DIV.

Pastor and Chief Executive of St. Andrew AME Church
President and CEO of United Way of the Mid-South

It’s a Celebration ______________________________________________________________ Jakeena Boyce
The Arc Mid-South Student

Lunch and Silent Auction

Special Performance___________________________________________________ Dr. William “Bill” Hurd Trio

Introduction of Keynote Speaker__________________________________________________ Ron Childers

Keynote Speaker

Edward L. Stanton III

United States Attorney, West District of Tennessee

Silent auction closes in 10 minutes

Live Auction

Awards Ceremony

Introduction of Presenters ________________________________________________________Ron Childers
Awards ______________________________________________________Arc Milestones “Above and Beyond”
Closing Remarks ______________________________________________Carlene Leaper and Merle Smith

Please Enjoy our Musical Guests, Dr. William “Bill” Hurd Trio