A Publication of Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse
Dream Weaver Volume 23 Number 2
Founded 1991
Summer 2014
Raising the Bar As told to Emily B. by Pepa H.
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Inside this issue: Cover………...………..Raising the Bar Page 2……………..……..Employment Page 3…..…….Advocacy & Change Page 4….………….Accomplishments
Clubhouse is universal. Clubhouse Michigan’s 10th Clubhouse Conference, “Raising the Bar Together” really made this evident to the members and staff from Dreams who attended. From June 2nd to June 4th Pepa, Karl, Joyce and Toni went to Bay City to experience this great event. All the attendees from Dreams weighed in on their favorite part of the conference. Toni really enjoyed a workshop on video production in the Clubhouse. Many other Clubhouses have added videography to their work-ordered day (WOD). Some Clubhouses even do their daily bulletin in video form! The workshop noted how video production attracts more young adults to the Clubhouse community. Toni came back from the conference with a lot of enthusiasm to implement a Dreams Media Lab into our work-ordered day. Driven by this excitement, the Media Lab group has already begun production of their first film!
Karl and Pepa both really enjoyed a workshop focused on health and wellness. The workshop kicked off with an exercise dance to get everyone fired up. From there the Page 6……..….Health and Wellness presenters talked about ways to implement health and wellness into the WOD. Some of the ideas they brought back to Dreams include selling healthy snacks and drinks in Page 7………Recovery & Resources the Snack Shack, planning healthy meals, and taking regular walks. Page 5………..……Welcome Jayson!
Page 8…………September Activities Thank you to the Clubhouse Members and Staff who contributed to this edition of Dream Weaver: Emily B. Pepa H. Gregg S. Norman S. Nancy H. Teresa Karen B. Jennifer V. Toni D.
Pepa also really enjoyed the presentation our very own Joyce Rupp gave. Joyce talked about the importance of the WOD in Clubhouse. She shared how Clubhouses have different strategies to fill a meaningful day of work. However a Clubhouse does it, the important thing is that members can build skills and relationships and purpose in a safe and welcoming environment. After hearing Joyce present, Pepa had a revelation, “I have a purpose when I come to Dreams. I’m busy; I’m productive; I’m communicating with other members and staff. I feel like I’m part of a membership club. If I’m not here I’ll be missed.” She said that going to the conference really helped her understand the importance of Clubhouse. Besides the workshops, the Dreamers who attended the conference really enjoyed the delicious food and all the new people they met. Pepa stated that it was interesting talking to members and staff from other Clubhouses. In total there were 275 members, staff and administrators from 40 different Clubhouses in attendance at the conference. Even Robby Vorspan from Clubhouse International attended. She said, “I loved being at the conference and getting to experience the real sense of excitement about Clubhouse in your state. I thought the conference was excellent - well organized, great content, and such a mutual sense of support.”