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Accepting Nominations for Board
We will be holding elections for the 2012-2014 term in December. If you are interested in nominating someone for a position, please send an email to me at lisa at northwestindianaautism dot com.
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2011 Halloween Party
Saturday, October 22, 2011
2pm - 7pm
Hay Rides Bounce House Bon Fire Pumpkin Carving
Come join the our annual IBK & NAA-NWI Halloween Party at Dave & Mary Troutman’s homestead! We’ll have the usual pumpkin carving, hay rides, bon fire and bounce houses. NAA-NWI will provide drinks, paper products and pork sandwiches. We are asking that folks pitch in and bring a dish to share with everyone (disposable containers are good!). This is also a GFCF friendly event so feel free to bring your GFCF side dishes.
This event will take place rain or shine!
Please make sure you RSVP before October 15th so that we can buy enough goodies for everyone.
You can easily RSVP by filling out the form below:
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Cast your vote for the 2011 Shining Star Award!
Only one vote will be allowed per IP address. We will announce our top 3 candidates the first week of April and they will be our guests of honor at the Shining Star Luncheon on May 1, 2011. Good luck to all!
Update: Monday, April 4th: Voting has ended and our top 3 nominees, in alpha order, are:
- Maria Janik, VP, NAA-NWI
- Mandy Nutley, CCC-SLP of Wee Care
- Wee Care Clinic, Dyer
Thanks to everyone who submitted nominations and to the 83 people who voted. Our top 3 nominees will be our guests of honor at our luncheon on Sunday, May 1st. The winner will be announced on that day.
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2011 Shining Star Nominations
It’s that time of year again! NAA-NWI is ready to accept your nominations for the 2011 Shining Star Award.
We started this award last year as a way to honor those who have worked hard to improve the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum (and their families) here in Northwest Indiana. Last year’s recipient, Mary Michael, has served the special needs community for over 30 years. Many families have been blessed by her compassion, warmth, dedication and intelligence. These are the qualities we are looking for in the nominations.
So tell us who you feel deserves to nominated for the 2011 Shining Star Award. It can be an individual, group or organization. Voting will begin on Monday, March 28th and end Friday, April 1st. We will announce our top 3 finalists, who will all be our guests of honor at the Shining Star Banquet which will be held on Sunday, May 1st.
Nominations are now closed. You can cast your vote here!
*The top 3 nominees will be our guests at luncheon. We will announce who the top 3 finalists are on Friday, April 1st.
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Next Meeting is January 20th
January 20, 2011
Topic: Toxins and Detox with Far Infrared Saunas
Speaker: Jodi Barnett, CN
Jodi will be speaking about how toxins from our environment accumulate in the body and affect the brain. She will also talk about how far infrared saunas can help eliminate those toxins and restore poorly functioning biochemical pathways in the body.
All meetings are held at 7pm at Indiana Wesleyan University, 8415 Georgia Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 (near Outback Steakhouse). Meetings are always free unless otherwise indicated.
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RSVP for the Fall Party!
Registration is now open for the Fall Harvest/Halloween Party on Saturday, October 23rd. This event is FREE but you must register through EventBrite so that we can make sure we have enough food/supplies on hand.
Registration is now closed.
For more information on this party, please see our event page.
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Tickets Now Available for August 28th Bike Run & Fundraiser!
Tickets are now available for our Bike Run/Fundraiser on Saturday, August 28th!
Location: White Rhino Bar & Grill, 101 East Joliet Street, Dyer
Prices are $20 per person or $30 per couple (Bike Run & Fundraiser)
$15 per person or $25 per couple (Fundraiser Only)
The bike run kicks off at 11:30am with stops throughout Northwest Indiana with plenty of food and entertainment! You can bring the whole family to the fundraiser at White Rhino Bar & Grill from 4-8pm for 50/50 raffles & prizes, food and draft beer (cash bar for anything else). Plus – the kids get to jump right next door at FunFlatables!
To purchase tickets, please contact Liane Adduci at lianemadduci@comcast.net
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Deadline for Helping Hand Grant Apps is May 31st
The 2010 Helping Hand Grant program is coming to an end soon! We gave away $4,000 in 2009 to families in Lake and Porter counties who needed helping paying for therapy, therapeutic horseback riding lessons, doctor visits, supplements, social skills groups, and tuition.
We have been busy holding fundraisers so that we can continue to provide much needed financial assistance to local families in a time when the state of Indiana is cutting Waiver programs and insurance companies are denying coverage for basic testing & therapies. What we ask of you is that you help us spread to your friends and family whenever we hold a fundraising event.
The application must be postmarked by May 31st to be considered. Don’t forget to fill the application out completely and thoroughly and include all supporting documentation.
Read the GRANT FAQ page before downloading the application.
