From Our Chief Executive Officer
Anne Rieck McFarland Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends of LifeScape, With your help, we are in the business of helping people lead fulfilling lives. We are very proud of the work that we do, and will always do whatever is needed to ensure the best opportunities and outcomes for the children and adults we support. LifeScape, as with any health and human services organization, works closely with state and federal agencies to be in accord with the guidelines that govern us. We expect rigorous rules to guide us. We expect that our government will provide oversight to protect vulnerable people. In turn, we also expect that each and every employee gives 100%, all of the time. We have always provided intense and thorough training to staff based upon their job requirements. We continue to raise the bar on training and services, finding new and innovative ways to ensure the people we support gain as much independence as possible. We have 1,100-plus employees providing services to over 2,800 people from across South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and southwest Minnesota. We see our mission as a real opportunity to impact lives in positive, life-changing ways. I just received a note from one of our Direct Support Professionals, who beautifully summed up the essence of our work. It also highlights the quality of our staff: “I wanted you to know I am honored to be a part of the LifeScape family. I care deeply for all the individuals I support and the staff I work with. I can finally say that I have a job I love, and that I am happy to come to work. Does my job go smoothly every day? No. Can it be mentally and physically challenging at times? Yes. But knowing I have the ability to help someone when they are having a rough day makes me feel good. I get many praises for working at LifeScape, but I tell them I am blessed to be here. Six-and-a-half years and going--I love it here. “
THANK YOU for your role in helping us fulfill our mission of empowering children and adults with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. And thank you for your ongoing support. Whether it is your time, talent, or treasure – we truly appreciate you! Best wishes,
Anne Rieck McFarland, CEO
South Dakota Innovation Showcased at “Think Big, Act Bigger” Over 300 people gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Sioux Falls on May 31st for “Think Big, Act Bigger,” a seminar on innovation and entrepreneurship, held as a benefit for LifeScape. The keynote address was delivered by Jeffrey Hayzlett, bestselling author and host of Bloomberg Television’s C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett. After sharing that his support of LifeScape is personal-his brother-in-law Todd Anderson has received supports through the organization for 35 years-Hayzlett highlighted the business tenets of his newest book, “Think Big, Act Bigger.” Hayzlett’s presentation was followed by a panel of local entrepreneurial innovators who are improving lives in South Dakota and beyond. Marcia Hendrickson, CEO of biomedical research and development firm Mitogenetics, talked about their efforts to find cures for Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. Tom Walsh Sr., longtime owner of Dakota King Inc. and more recently Malaska GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness Club, talked about improving lives in his businesses through leadership development and providing opportunities for fitness and relationship building in families and friends. Duane Burman, Jerry Visser, and Dr. Lowell Hyland of 3dVHB, a medical technology venture, shared details of their efforts to create a process to produce custom orthotic splints and braces with 3D
Jeffrey Hayzlett
Photo courtesy of Reistroffer Design
printers. The orthotics would fit patients better, and be easier and cheaper to create. (3dVHB has been working with LifeScape to develop the process. See below.) All spoke of the need to be curious, as well as passionate about their pursuits to be successful as entrepreneurs. The lead sponsor for the event was Sammons Financial Group, and netted over $70,000 for LifeScape. Thank you to all who supported this “Think Big” event!
LifeScape & RMS Collaborate on Development of 3D-Printed Orthotics Harlan Temple knows firsthand how to “Think Big.” Born with cerebral palsy, he was a student in the 1950’s at Crippled Children’s Hospital & School, which later became LifeScape. He finished high school at Lennox, started an insurance business, and helped his father operate the family farm--not easy for someone using a wheelchair. Now semi-retired (he still farms 240 acres with the help of his wife Rita, and a few neighbors), he has been receiving outpatient services from LifeScape and subsidiary Rehabilitation Medical Supply since 2000, getting splints to counter the muscle spasticity in his arms, as well as customized wheelchairs. When 3dVHB contacted LifeScape to collaborate on the development of 3D printing of orthotic splints and braces, Assistive Technology Coordinator Arlen Klämm knew Harlan was the perfect patient for the process. “Harlan is a guy who likes to think outside of the box,” says Klämm.
LifeScape’s Arlen Klämm, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, with the 3D-printed arm splint created for Harlan Temple, shown in the background with his wife, Rita. Photo by Emily Spartz Weerheim/Argus Leader Media
Orthotic braces and splints are hand-made and take time and expertise to mold into a good fit. 3dVHB scanned a handmade forearm splint Temple liked and was able to print a perfect replica, complete with holes for straps. “It acts as a pattern,” says Klämm. “With the staff time you save, the cost is similar to a hand-made splint, but is more durable, slimmer and easier to maintain. Replacing the same splint in the future will cost about a quarter of a hand-made splint—and it’s a perfect fit.” LifeScape and Rehabilitation Medical Supply staff have enjoyed being part of the research and development phase of the 3D printing process with 3dVHB and look forward to it being in broad use. “It will be a really good thing for patients,” says Klämm, who presented on the process with 3dVHB at the “Think Big, Act Bigger” seminar. “Better fit and comfort, quicker process, lower cost. What’s not to like?”
2
Summer 2016 | The Journey
Ambassadors Raise Funds and Joyfully Give Them Away! One of the great joys of the LifeScape Ambassadors is to give away the money they raised during the past year. That happens each May after considering items on the “Wish List” submitted by staff and people supported by LifeScape for equipment and other things not provided for in the regular budget. Anne Rieck McFarland, CEO of LifeScape accepted the Ambassadors’ check of $84,000 at the May meeting. The group has been the major supporter of the LifeScape Center for the Arts, and again made a gift to that program, which will produce The Wizard of Oz this summer. Other wishes granted were a pressure mapping system for seating and positioning services, a treadmill for restorative therapy, a hydraulic lift for the pool area, a vitals monitor for nursing services, and scholarships for Adaptive Aquatics. The education program will see a new Bulldogs mascot costume, thanks to the Ambassadors, and a lucky group of high schoolers will get to experience a Minnesota Twins game. Many, many other wishes were granted as well, from therapy equipment to school materials to Wild Water West passes. There was also $1750 distributed for wishes from Sammy’s Fund, established by Erin & Jeff Horstmeyer in memory of their son, Samuel. McFarland thanked
From Our Foundation President
Jessica Wells LifeScape Foundation President
LifeScape CEO Anne Rieck McFarland, right, accepts a check for $84,000 from Ambassadors president Linda Jensen.
the group and let them know again that providing most of these things wouldn’t be possible without the Ambassadors. The Ambassadors raise their funds through the Mall Walk and other activities. They meet for lunch on the third Monday of the month at LifeScape’s 26th Street location, and new members are always welcome. Call the Foundation office at (605) 444-9808 for details.
A cast of 51 performers, some community members and some supported by LifeScape, are rehearsing for the July 15th and 16th production of The Wizard of Oz. The LifeScape Center for the Arts is producing the show with the Black Hills Playhouse. Other partners are the Washington Pavilion’s DAPA (Dakota Academy of Performing Arts) and the Augustana University Theatre Department. Major funding is provided by the LifeScape Ambassadors. It promises to be magical! Photo courtesy of Reistroffer Design
I’ve always said I love working at LifeScape because every day you can see the mission in action and be a part of it. I just look around at LifeScape’s specialty school, our residential homes, at Inspirations, at our outpatient centers in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, and in our day service programs, and I see what it means for individuals to lead fulfilling lives. I see our dedicated staff empowering children and adults to make their own choices, to work harder than they believe they can to gain greater independence. Empowering people to lead fulfilling lives involves finding out what’s important to them, helping them gain the skills they need, and adapting the environment around them so they can be successful. This issue of The Journey is full of ways our staff, partners in the business community, and you, our donors, are helping people lead fulfilling lives. From a cutting edge, 3D-printed, perfect-fit arm splint so Harlan Temple can continue doing the things he loves, to 51 performers rehearsing for this summer’s Wizard of Oz--donors help make opportunities possible. Donors provide for safe environments--like Tri-State Flooring helping complete a renovation project in LifeScape’s children’s residential area. Individual donors and our corporate partners have provided over $200,000 for staff training this year. Donors provide for equipment and opportunities that would otherwise not happen, like the LifeScape Ambassadors funding over $84,000 of equipment like pressure mapping systems, a treadmill, and vitals monitors, and program support for adaptive aquatics, camp scholarships, and the Center for the Arts. You provide for meaningful employment when you shop at Inspirations-buying jewelry, cards, art, and rugs. And donors who leave Lifescape in their estate plans ensure that these opportunities to lead fulfilling lives will be there, far into the future. When talking with donors and volunteers, we often hear that they wanted to make an impact when they gave of their time or donation, but the giving experience really changed THEM. We invite you to visit us and see how you empower children and adults with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives through your generosity. I hope knowing the difference you make in the lives of the individuals you see in these pages and the other 2,800 people supported by LifeScape, helps you live a fulfilling life. Thank you!
3
Jessica B. Wells
Over 4,700 Served
at our Pancake Benefit!
Thanks, everyone, for supporting our 24th Annual Pancake Benefit on April 3rd. What a fun—and record-breaking day! The funds raised—nearly $83,000 net—will be used to support LifeScape’s Workforce Initiative, helping LifeScape’s staff receive the best training and be the best equipped staff anywhere.
Mark your calendar for next year’s quarter-century Pancake Benefit—Sunday, April 23rd! The people kept coming—fortunately, the lines moved fast! When it was all said and done, we served 4,749 people; that’s over 600 more than last year! The Pancake Benefit was a wonderful day of connecting with old friends and new. Lon Clemensen, Vice President for Program Support Services, greeted guests and took tickets with Julie Johnson, who receives support services through LifeScape. 261 people supported by LifeScape were among the guests for a meal of pancakes and sausage at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. s
s
s
Sammons Financial Group was not only our lead sponsor for the Pancake Benefit— they also sent a great crew of volunteers! Other major sponsors were RAS (Risk Administration Services, Inc.), KELO-Land Television, First Premier-Premier Bankcard, Howalt-McDowell, and Midco.
Volunteers make it all possible—we were SO grateful to have the Dakota State University Football Team there to help! Other groups providing wonderful crews of volunteers included Howalt McDowell, RAS, Lloyd Companies, Great Western Bank, Boy Scout Troop 48, Sammons Financial Group, and LifeScape.
Ways to Give • Sustainer Program – Set up convenient monthly donations to provide reliable, ongoing support for children and adults with disabilities.
A kids’ yoga class was one of several summer skill-building “camps” held at LifeScape, Rapid City, as well as at LifeScape Rehabilitation Center, Sioux Falls.
• Matching Gifts – Check with your employer to see if they will match charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.
• Airline Miles – Donate your frequent flyer miles to provide transportation to children and adults in need.
• Donate a Vehicle – Help provide for children and adults at LifeScape with a tax-deductible gift of a vehicle you no longer use.
• Box Tops/Milk Caps – Help meet needs at LifeScape’s Specialty School by donating your Box Tops and Land O Lakes milk caps .
These are just a few of the many ways you can give to support LifeScape! To learn more, contact the LifeScape Foundation at 605-444-9800 or giving@lifescapesd.org. Or, visit www.lifescapesd.org/foundation.
4
3
Summer 2016 | The Journey
Gifts in Memory and Honor
January 1, 2016 through April 30, 2016
Gifts in Honor
Gifts in Memory
Roberta Bisson Peter and Maurine Bisson Mary and Gary Knewtson April Cundy A. Elaine Cundy Lexi DeLay Clarion Thormodsgaard Andy Fleming Dr. Kevin and Mari Fleming Tom Fleming Dr. Kevin and Mari Fleming Ben Graff Jeff and Linda Baka Family Fund Cindy S. Horn Randy and Eileen Horn David R. Johnson Genevieve Johnson Blake Kruger Kathleen and John Lentz Brian M. Linton David and Marcy Linton Levi Palmer Galen and Patty Vollink J. Douglas Robinson Utica National Group Foundation, Inc Stephen W. Salmon Don and Judy Gohl Dana Sue Saner Geraldine and Jerroll Saner Jerry Schreier Gerald and Clara Schreier Sydney Sieverding American Legion Auxiliary Post 62 Ryan Sylva Margie Peters Evelyn Weinacht Duane and Donna Weinacht
Irene G. Anderson Loren and Marj Schleuter Ella Beeler Anonymous Kay Cota Steve and Robin Farley Barbara Gillespie Roger and Kay Harms Bonnie Nelson Geneva Plate Marjorie Sakry Roger and Patricia Skinner Randall and Sue Witt Rudy Benson Rudolph Benson Estate Clyde E. Boyd Donna Lee Boyd Carol J. Budahl Loren and Marj Schleuter Ethan Christians James and Leah Luitjens Carole Cody David and Shelley Driver John and Mary Peltier Linda and Doug Schalekamp Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Schultz Kenny and Kris Sieverding Alan and Jackie Sletten Craig and Sheryl Sletten Julie A. Steenhoven Patrick Coughlin Amy and Jeff Hoekstra Barb Curry Patricia Erpenbach Charles Dahl Loren and Marj Schleuter Clayton Dawson Kevin and Crystal Page Connie E. Dennert Gary and Karen Sieber Roger Diedrich Otis and Helen Knutson Evelyn Ditmanson Elks Wives and Widows David Dixon George Bunkers Construction Gail P. Fellbaum Jean Bakke Mary Anne Bartell Lyle and Arlyee Berg
Charlotte and Gordon Braaten Bob and Wanita Bullert Glen and Anna May Carlis J. L. Jack and Mary Jacobs James and Janice Kennedy Mary Lou and David Sandve Alvin Fiscus Howard H. Franey Estate Ray Gabriel Patricia Erpenbach Norma Gantvoort Loren and Marj Schleuter Carol Geringer Susan Geyerman Joseph Gubbrud Good Samaritan Society Jan Gullickson Bruce and Elaine Nelson Patricia Harrington Valeria and Cletus Schoenfelder Sharice Harris Jeff and Connie Prickett Edwin Herman Lisa and Doug Oelrich Lee Hinker Kevin and Crystal Page Robert Hodgson Ray Burkard Alvin Hofer Marlene and Ruben Hofer Joseph Holzbauer Arlan and LeRena Ostrem Doreen Horn Randy and Eileen Horn Anna Marie Horst Janet Clark Samuel Horstmeyer Joyce and Larry Horstmeyer Mary Hughes Dr. Dennis and Joan Clarke Jim Johnson Kevin and Crystal Page Peg Jones May Gall Ronald Joseph Ann Littlefield Gordon and Mila Ode Frances J. Keimig Loren and Marj Schleuter
Donna Kentch American Legion Auxiliary #179 Willis Kleinwolterink Patricia Erpenbach Betty Kloxin Norma B. Kruger Janice Poppenga Mary Ann Knutson Linda Clement Peg Koller Jerome and Helen Weier Kathy A. Kostboth Dennis M. Aronson David and Jynell Brockhaus Prudence Calvin Douglas Fligge Veryl Hageman Richard and Barbara Hennies Norman and Barbara Hines Donald and Phyllis Joyce David and Anita Kostboth Jeanette and Allan Kostboth Marianne Larsen Audrey Lundquist Eric and Lisa Magnuson Gregory and Mary Magnuson Jean Magnuson Rhonda Miller Dr. Carlyle and Janet Naessig Elaine Ortmeier Thomas and Naomi Peterson H. J. Rokusek Mary Royster Lisa Schwarz Terri and Dan Smith Avonelle Sogn Howard and Linda Sogn Dr. and Guy E. Tam Patricia and Marvin Tollefson Vicki Wakefield Jim Lange Marlys Schliinz Buddy Lansky Anonymous Robert Leafstedt Elmer and Wava Homandberg Patricia Homandberg LeAnn Knudson Dutch Leif Beth and Greg Wilcox
5
Maureen Marshall Jerilyn R. Birnie Steffen and Janet Helgaas James D. Thissell Marjorie McDonald J. David and Barbara Overland Bud McNeely Audrey Ticknor Becky Merkel Susan Geyerman Angela Metli Steve Metli John and Sharron Metli Eugene Miller Lee and Tom Raines Ray Moe Otis and Helen Knutson Edward Moeller Edgar and Janet Holm Margarite Moser Ray Burkard Mary Muth Patricia Erpenbach Emil and Lydia Naasz Dennis Naasz Barbara Nelson Loren and Marj Schleuter Shirley Nelson Eileen Van Soest Viola Nelson Patricia Erpenbach Larry Niebuhr Wayne and Sharon Akland Elaine Noyes Wayne and Carol Carney Steve O’Beirne Tori Hofer Ceal OBrien Ray Burkard Jean Odland Miriam C. Shewey Paul Oelrich Lisa and Doug Oelrich James P. Olsen Kelly Trotter Phillip Olsen Connie and Leslie Bartlett Marvin Buseman Martha and Chip Grosenick Audrey J. Olsen John Paulsen Keith and Liz Kirkebak Henry A. Poppen Calvin Poppen Lorna Poppen Calvin Poppen Mavis Quail American Legion Auxiliary #81 Ethel Riddle Anne and Lloyd Barber Rosemarie Bonani Warren and Edith Bridges Margaret Donovan C. Roy and Rita Eaton Douglas and Carole Gregor Carol Perella Charles and Marcia Pratt William A. Ramsay Viola Reed Harley Rieck Jean Rieck Donald Riley Audra Fergen Homestead Bank Donald and Lisa Riley
John and Joyce Sobotka D.D. Spielmann Sendy and H.J. Tejkl Juanda Wagner Joyce Roy Beth and Greg Wilcox Rudolph Benson Estate Paul and Kathy Evenson Billy Rumbolz Kevin and Crystal Page Carolyn M. Sanders Tom and Colleen Rothenberger Leland Saugstad Wayne and Sharon Akland Tamara D. Scherschligt Don and Marlys Scherschligt Martha Schleuter Loren and Marj Schleuter Louis Schmidt Dorothy I. Schmidt Thomas Schoenfelder Valeria and Cletus Schoenfelder Jim Scholtz Nina and Leo Scholtz Robert Schwandt Marilyn Reyelts Jerry and Cindy Ruedebusch Donald Seeklander Loren and Marj Schleuter Mildred Severson Loren and Marj Schleuter Darrel Sewalson Don Pearson Kelly Skillman Lori E. Bunkers Phyllis Skolberg American Legion Auxiliary #12 Matthew Spencer Allen and Janice Schmuck Lawrence Spilde Loren and Marj Schleuter Charlotte Thum Howard and Elaine Bauder Esther Tibke Elks Wives and Widows Marlin K. Tusha Lorraine Tusha Lisa Tusha Nilsen Lorraine Tusha Goldie Varns Pamela Hartman Ellen M. Vasek Joe Vasek Leona Wallenberg Craig and Mary Ekeland John Ward John and Elizabeth Benning Damian and Julie Brown Floyd and Shirley Brown Dougherty & Company LLC Judith and Milt Grimm Lorraine S. Kautz Jack and Virginia Lovett Vern Eide Motorcars Anne Wendlandt Betty Warner Ray Burkard Dan Weight Jim and Peg Carlson Dave Weight Jim and Peg Carlson Dorothy Welbig Pamela Hartman Jerald Williams Dennis and Beth Johnson
Report of Donors January 1, 2016 through April 30, 2016
List includes $250+ donors. For a complete listing of gifts, visit www.lifescapesd.org/foundation/
Champions - ($20,000.00 + ) Anonymous Henry and Eleanor Carlson First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard Sammons Financial Group Utica National Group Foundation, Inc Leaders - ($10,000.00 + ) First National Bank in Sioux Falls Roger Hexem LifeScape Ambassadors Lloyd E.Dahley Fund of the SDCF William Locke Beach Trust Advocates - ($5,000.00 + ) R.C. Brunner Farm Trust CorTrust Bank Dakota Electric Great Western Bank Orlan Hayward Memorial Trust Physicians Care Sanford Clinic Community Service Committee Rudolph Benson Estate Believers - ($2,500.00 + ) CNA Surety Co Coca‑Cola Bottling Company Cutler Law Firm, LLP The Esther Rothermel Anderson Estate Howe Inc. MetaBank Anne Rieck McFarland and Dennis McFarland The Hayzlett Group Inspirers - ($1,000.00 + ) Adolph Staudenraus Trust Anonymous Avera Heart Hospital of SD Baete‑Forseth Dr. Jack and Deb Billion Jerilyn R. Birnie Cellular Only Clark Family Trust Lon Clemensen DAKOTACARE Robert E. Gruber Joe and Jennifer Kirby Charitable Fund of the SFACF Genevieve Johnson Karrow Consulting MIDCO Margaret E. Nord Mary Olinger Calvin Poppen Christopher Reistroffer Robert and Marie Rickel Scheels All Sports Sioux Empire Combined Federal Campaign Robert Smetana Sprenger Midwest, Inc. Joni Wynia Encouragers - ($500.00 + ) Anonymous Bob and Karen Appelwick John and Donna. Bennett C & C Manufacturing Inc. Chip Carlson DoTopia Tom Dreesen Electric Construction Dalliss and Marion Englund Dr. Kevin and Mari Fleming Rich and Mary Garry General Mills Box Tops For Education Susan Geyerman Patty Harriman Jason and Wanda Harris Jan Haugen‑Rogers and Roy Rogers Elizabeth and Jason Hiemstra Jack and Gina Hopkins Pam Johnson Dave and Brandi Kowalczyk Elmer and Charlene Kruger Norma B. Kruger
David and Marcy Linton Diane Ludgate‑Love and Steven Love McDonald’s Restaurants Corp. Steve Metli Midland National Life Insurance Company Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. Debra D. Nelson Jeff and Trudiann Nelson Nord, LLC Nyberg’s Ace Robert and Kristine O’Connell Scherer Corrugating and Machine Inc Kenny and Kris Sieverding David Thompson Dr. Patsy A. Uken Vern Eide Motorcars Duane and Donna Weinacht Wells Fargo Community Support West River Excavation LLC Partners - ($250.00 + ) American Bank & Trust Anonymous (3) Automatic Building Controls Tom and Beth Bisson Shon and Sandie Braun Melissa and Nicholas Carrier‑Damon Century Business Products Dr. Dennis and Joan Clarke Karen and Kevin Congdon Dakota Women’s Clinic Daktronics, Inc. Todd and Linda Dawley John DeJong Rick and Barb DiSanto Kevin and Nancy Engel Faith Temple Church Justin and Shannon Falon Laenie Fick Matthew and Carin Froehlich Stanley and Carol Gage The Ghost Bonnets Motorcycle Club Joan Giebink and Robert Meyer Dr. Patti Giebink Good Samaritan Society Grand Prairie Foods Sheri and Brian Gunderson Kathy and Wayne Hammond Joyce Hommes Vicki L. Isler JCPenney Change for the Better Campaign Kevin and Karen Jergenson Judy Marie Hofer Trust Kira Kimball Kreisers, Inc. David and Nancy Kruger Taylor and Denise Ledweinn Kila and Bob LeGrand Liz Lloyd Maguire Iron, Inc Bill Mann Erin and Shawn McCarty Randy Nelson Dean and Sarah Oachs Ophthalmology Ltd.
6
Scott and Dr. Patty Peters Donald and Lisa Riley John and Kay Rozell Paula and Conley Ruud Geraldine and Jerroll Saner Sanford Health Glenda and LeRoy Schomacker Heidi A. Schultz Rebecca and Dallas Shearer Sioux Empire United Way Jon and Pam Soderholm Bonnie Stefani Trish and Robert Swanhorst Chris and Kristen Thorkelson Thrivent Choice Dollars Grant Funds Kristi Timp Jason Tinklenberg Dr. Mary Tjarks Joe Vasek Tammi Waltjer Haverly and Jon Haverly Harold Warner Jessica and Todd Wells Beth and Greg Wilcox Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith PC
Gifts of Products, Supplies & Services January 1, 2016 through April 30, 2016 Anonymous Argus Leader Bear Country USA Center for Equality Century Business Products Convention Center and Visitor Bureau Dells Theater Form Fitness Grand Falls Casino Resort Hart Ranch Camping Resort Hilton Garden Inn DT Hoffman Graphic Design Hood Magazine and MED Magazine JJ’s Spirits La Quinta Inn and Suites RC Lloyd Companies Lynn Brady Mainstream Boutique Man Salon Marcy Madson Mark T Sternhagen Melissa Castillo POET Robyn Sampson Sanford Profile Plan Sioux Falls Humane Society Sioux Falls Storm Sisson Printing Inc TownPlace Suites Marriot Vanessens Washington Pavilion WaTiki Outdoor Waterpark Resort Wild Water West
Community Partner: Tri-State Flooring Good Cause, Good Services It’s hard to imagine a better community partner than Tri-State Flooring. John Rozell, CEO of the Sioux Falls-based wholesaler, serves on our governing board. Tri-State has sponsored events, made financial contributions to programs, and provided flooring at cost for the children’s residential area. They have also used several of the Supported Employment Services which employ adults supported by LifeScape, including catering, production services, and twice-a-week custodial work at their building. “We support LifeScape because it’s an important cause,” says company president Joe Gaspar. “But we also do it because they provide good products and services for us.” “We needed about 200 sample packs of laminate flooring to send to retail stores,” says Gaspar. “We worked with production services at LifeScape, which cut, labeled, and packaged them. For our customer events, LifeScape’s catering prepares and serves hors d’oeuvres and baked goods for small events and larger ones for up to 200 people. It’s really top quality.” Rozell joined the board in 1996 at the invitation of a friend, Jerry Miller, who was serving as board chair. With a one-year break between terms, he’s been a board member ever since. While the association has clearly been a blessing to LifeScape, Rozell says it’s been advantageous to him as a businessman. “My mindset has been influenced by the quality of leadership and organization I’ve learned about by being on the board,” says Rozell. “I’ve been impressed with how advanced Anne (Rieck McFarland, CEO of LifeScape) and her team are in how they approach things.” Rozell bought Tri-State Flooring in 1994 when its original owner, Tri-State Electric, went out of business. The company has 29 employees, and provides all kinds of flooring to retailers in a seven-state area.
Speech-language pathologist Jaime Stratman does vocal play with six-month-old Keanen McGuire of Sioux Falls, a patient in the LifeScape Specialty Hospital.
Summer 2016 | The Journey
Guest Columnist: “Loving What I Do at Inspirations” My name is Gabby Volk, and I work at Inspirations. I am working on a rug with many different colors. When it’s done, we are putting it in the store or taking it to festivals to sell to customers. We also do some jewelry here. We have great beads for making necklaces, earrings, and even bracelets. Gabby Volk Photo courtesy of Sometimes blankets, too, which are my favorite thing Reistroffer Design to do, along with making beads, because they are so colorful and make me feel good about what I do. I like it here with my friends, along with the work staff. They help me learn about being an adult. My favorite color beads are green, purple, and even red and blue, because they are rainbow colors. Here at the store when I am making things I am listening to my music. There are also workout videos so we can keep on moving our legs and arms, so we can wake up and feel good for the rest of the day, so we won’t feel tired during the day. I like this part and I don’t know why, but I do anyway. I really love book club, because it’s good for the mind. You can imagine what is going on in the chapters of the book.
Upcoming LifeScape Events! July 15-16, 2016: “The Wizard of Oz.” A cast of 50-plus actors of all ages and abilities will stage this American classic at the Edith Mortensen Theatre at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. July 15 & 16, with an autism and sensory-friendly performance at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets at www.LifeScapeSD.org/Events: $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for kids five and under.
July 22-24, 2016: Winner Elks Rodeo. The 47th annual Winner Elks Rodeo is a benefit for children’s services at LifeScape in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. The competition starts at 7:30 each night—Friday through Sunday.
July 30, 2016: Color Vibe 5K-Rapid City. LifeScape is the charity partner for this 5K run with color-blasting stations. Event starts at 9 a.m. at Central States Fairgrounds. Pre-register for best fee.
August 11-12, 2016: Torticollis and Plagiocephaly Workshop. PT/OT continuing education, presented in Sioux Falls by LifeScape University and Cindy Miles, PT, PhD. PCS, CNDT.
August 20, 2016: Color Vibe 5K-Sioux Falls. LifeScape is the charity partner for this 5K run with color-blasting stations. Event starts at 9 a.m. at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Pre-register for best fee.
September 10, 2016: LifeScape Pow Wow. Third annual event at LifeScape, Sioux Falls - 26th Street location. December 18, 2016: Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers. 4 p.m., Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. Tickets on sale in October.
February 4, 2017: Mall Walk. Empire Mall. March 31-April 2, 2017: Professional Bull Riding. LifeScape has been named the charity partner for this event at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Tickets on sale August 1 at www.PBR.com
April 23, 2017: Pancake Benefit. Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Get details on all these events at www.LifeScapeSD.org, or call the LifeScape Foundation at (605) 444-9600.
That’s my day here, but there’s also my job at Burger King. There, I am mostly cleaning tables or doing the windows—even stocking lids or napkins and wiping down the pop station. I also sweep floors and even mop if needed. So that’s my day! Thank you for reading! Gabby is enrolled in residential and day services at LifeScape.
Rita Roberts creates rag rugs through a process of weaving strips of fabric. Hundreds of hours of work go into each of these rugs, which she makes in circular or square shapes. Rita relies on donated materials to make her rugs, which are sold at Inspirations, 18th & Cliff, Sioux Falls. She absolutely loves creating them, as you can see from the photo. She receives 100% of the profits.
7
Don’t Sell Your Real Estate Without Reading This... Bargain Sale • You sell the property to a charity at a discounted price. • You receive cash immediately from the sale, based on the agreed-upon price. • You receive an income tax deduction, based on the difference between the sale price and fair market value. Selling a home, farm, or second residence can be an emotional decision and may create a huge tax bill if the property has appreciated in value. If you want to do something more with your property, there are a number of options worth considering. Charitable planning techniques can help you sell your property in a tax-efficient manner and support the causes that mean the most to you.
Charitable Life Estate
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
While these are the most common charitable strategies involving real estate, there are some variations to these plans. Please contact Linda Eidem, Planned Giving Major Gifts Officer, to discuss your specific property, needs, and goals. We would be happy to provide you with a free illustration of the potential benefits of any of these plans.
• With this plan, you transfer your property to a trust that sells it tax-free and reinvests to produce income. • You can receive income from the trust for life or up to 20 years.
• You transfer (by deed) your personal residence or farm to LifeScape. • You retain the right (in the deed) to remain living in the property for the rest of your life. • You receive an income tax deduction based on your age and the value of your property.
• You receive a charitable income tax deduction based on a qualified appraisal of your real estate.
Your gift helps change lives. Here’s what your gift can buy for the kids and adults supported by LifeScape:
Big Dreams o Greenhouse o Playground Equipment o Center for the Arts
$1000 o Accessible home modifications o Healthy Activities Program o Therapy Equipment
$750 o Protective head gear o Parallel bars for therapy o Aquatics Scholarships
$500 o iPad o Hearing assistive device o Horsepower fees o Cooking classes
$250 o Raised gardening beds o Martial arts classes o Communication device
Sale and Unitrust • Here you transfer a portion of the property to a trust and then the property is sold.
$150
• You receive some cash proceeds from the sale. The proceeds in the trust are invested to pay you income for life. • You receive a charitable income tax deduction based on a qualified appraisal of your real estate.
Needs & Dreams Wish List
Linda Wittrock Eidem Planned Giving Major Gifts Officer
If you need help getting started, contact Linda Eidem, Planned Giving Major Gifts Officer at LifeScape Foundation: (605) 444-9803 or linda.eidem@LifeScapeSD.org
Leave a Legacy Imagine leaving a legacy that will help provide lives of dignity and fulfillment for countless people with disabilities. Through your estate planning, you can make a difference far into the future, while providing tax advantages now for yourself and your family. As you review or write your will, consider including a charitable bequest for the LifeScape Foundation. The assets you provide will be carefully invested, and only the interest is used. In this way, your gift will continue to provide for individuals with special needs indefinitely. Your attorney can advise you on the language to use. It is commonly worded as below:
I give, devise, or bequeath to the LifeScape Foundation, a South Dakota corporation, for its real purposes, all (or a fraction) of the rest, residue, or remainder of my estate whether real or personal. For more information on how you can help those supported by LifeScape—even beyond your lifetime—please call the Foundation office at (605) 444-9800.
o Tablet o Bowling fees o Utilities assistance o Educational curriculum
$100 o Bedding o Tactile or light-up toys o Small appliance o Specialized footwear
$50 o Wellness Center membership o Gift cards (HyVee, Target, etc.) o Paratransit tickets o Camp fee
$25 o Therapy toys o Taxi cards/bus passes o Restaurant gift cards o Educational games If you wish to donate for one of the above needs, please circle the dollar amount and check the need you’re interested in funding. Clip this form and include in the attached envelope with your gift.
Thank you!
For your generous support Get Social: Find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube!