Society's Assets special events raise disability awareness

<body> <bgcolor="FFFFFF"> <p> <bgcolor="FFFFFF"><font size="2"><span style="color: windowtext"><b><a href="../Index.htm" target="_top" name="top">Home</a> | <a href="../Services/Services_Index.htm" target="_top">Services</a> | <a href="../Awards_Contests/Awards_Contests_Index.htm" target="_top">Awards & Contests</a> |<span style='color:windowtext'> </span> <a href="Special_Events_Index.htm" target="_top">Special Events</a> | <a href="../News/News_Index.htm" target="_top">News</a> | <a href="../Opportunities_For_Giving/Opps_for_Giving_Index.htm" target="_top">Opportunities for Giving</a> | <a href="../Job_Openings/Job_Openings_Index.htm" target="_top">Job Openings</a> | <br>   <a href="../Resources_Links/Resources_Links_Index.htm" target="_top">Resources & Links</a> | <a href="../TOC/TOC_Index.htm" target="_top">Table of Contents</a> | <a href="../About_This_Site/About_This_Site_Index.htm" target="_top">About This Site</a> | <a href="../Request_More_Information/Request_More_Info_Index.htm" target="_top">Request More Information</a> | <a href="../Privacy/Privacy_Index.htm" target="_top"> Notice of Privacy Practices</a></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></span></font> <h1 style="line-height: 115%">Society's Assets Special Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 115%"><font size="2"> <a href="#DisabilityAwareness">Disability Awareness Week</a> | <a href="#HolidayBanquet">Holiday Banquet</a> | <a href="#PatsWalk">Pat’s Walk</a> | <a href="#SocietysAssetsOpen">Society’s Assets Open</a> | </font><a href="#WTRSPicnic"><font size="2">Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (WTRS)  Picnic</font></a></p> <h2 style="line-height: 115%"><a name="DisabilityAwareness"></a>Disability Awareness Week </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">         </span>Society’s Assets sponsors a banquet in May each year during Disability Awareness Week to recognize the abilities of people with disabilities and to promote the removal of barriers for people with disabilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The banquet, held at a local banquet hall, features a reception hour, dinner, keynote speaker of interest, proclamations by government officials, recognition of retiring Board members, and staff service awards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The Accessibility Award and Community Advocate Award are presented at the banquet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The top fund raisers from Pat’s Walk are also recognized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This event is open to the public.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Reservations are required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Cost depends on menu choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Call the main office in Racine, (262) 637-9128.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> <o:p> </o:p> </p> <h2 style="line-height: 115%"> <a name="HolidayBanquet"></a>Holiday Banquet </h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">         </span>Each year, Society’s Assets sponsors a holiday banquet at a local banquet hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The community is invited to join in this celebration of the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The evening begins with a reception hour, continues with dinner and music for listening and dancing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The SAI Chorus and Musical Ensemble, a talented group of staff members and friends, performs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Winning youth art contest entries are on display.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Surprises and prizes add to the evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Reservations are required and can be made by calling the main office in Racine, (262) 637-9128.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Cost depends on menu choice.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%" align="right"> <o:p></o:p>   <o:p> <font size="2"><a href="#top">Return to top</a></font></o:p> </p> <h2 style="line-height: 115%"><a name="PatsWalk"></a>Pat’s Walk</h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">         </span>Usually held in September, Pat’s Walk is a pledge and prize event that raises money for the <a target="_top" href="../Opportunities_For_Giving/Opps_for_Giving_Index.htm#TransportationFund">Society’s Assets Transportation Fund</a> .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This fund subsidizes social, recreational, and educational outings coordinated for Society’s Assets consumers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Without the support of the Transportation Fund, many consumers would be unable to participate in special events outside their homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">         </span>Participants in Pat’s Walk register at no cost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>They walk or roll (use a wheelchair, scooter, or stroller).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Wheelchair pushers are available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Pledges are encouraged and prizes are awarded based on the amount of money raised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Participants are treated to a Finish Line Party/Lunch.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">         </span>The event is held in memory of Pat Anderson of Racine, a woman committed to ensuring the rights of people with disabilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>She was dedicated to making the community accessible for everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Pat’s Walk celebrates disability awareness and a future without barriers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Contact the main office in Racine for more information or a registration/pledge form, (262) 637-9128.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%" align="right">  <o:p> <font size="2"><a href="#top">Return to top</a></font></o:p> </p> <h2 style="line-height: 115%"><a name="SocietysAssetsOpen"></a>Society’s Assets Open</h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">         </span>Held each summer at a premier golf facility in the area, the Society’s Assets Open raises funds for <a target="_top" href="../Opportunities_For_Giving/Opps_for_Giving_Index.htm#ScholarshipFund">scholarship awards</a> for students with disabilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Participants in the Open enjoy a full day of golf and other related activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Prizes for skill and fun are awarded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>A raffle and silent auction are held.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Non-golfers can join the group for the 19<sup>th</sup> Hole reception, dinner, and scholarship presentations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Corporate sponsors also lend their support to this effort, which has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships since 1998.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Corporate sponsors can choose from a variety of participation levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Donated items are welcome for the silent auction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>For more information about the Open, call the main office in Racine, (262) 637-9128.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%" align="right"> <o:p>   <o:p> <font size="2"><a href="#top">Return to top</a></font></o:p> </p> <h2 style="line-height: 115%"><a name="WTRSPicnic"></a>Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (WTRS) Picnic</h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> <span style="mso-tab-count:1">         </span>Each summer, WTRS sponsors a picnic for Relay users, families, friends, and the public in the Madison area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Food and drinks are provided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Games, activities, and door prizes are planned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>For more information, contact Customer Service at Relay (800) 283-9877 TTY, (800) 395-9877 Voice, or by e-mail at <a href="mailto:wirelay@hamilton.net">wirelay@hamilton.net</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%" align="right"> <o:p></o:p>   <o:p> <font size="2"><a href="#top">Return to top</a></font></o:p> </p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size="2"><span style="color: windowtext">© 2003 Society's Assets, Inc.  All Rights Reserved<span style='font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"> </p> </body>