Spring 2013
Current Connections
VISION2009
Thank you to all of our donors
who supported our Non-Event
New Year’s Eve Party. We raised a
generous $14,325 and everyone
who didn’t come… had a fabulous
time ;-)
TotalLink2 Community’s vision is to realize a fully-inclusive community
that values, accepts, and respects the abilities, talents, and rights of each
and every person.
Getting into
The Action Team
Community members from all
of the Northern Suburbs are
gathering on a monthly basis
to learn about Customized
Employment on a personal
level. In March, The Community
Action Team (CAT) in Glenview/
Northbrook met at Caribou
Coffee in Northbrook to hear
about how the Discovery Process
is uncovering Chris Pullman’s
talents and interests. After Chris
told us about himself and his
strengths and abilities related to
his employment seeking skills, the
team brainstormed about people
and places we all know about
in our community that might
welcome Chris as an employee.
We are always welcoming more
CAT team members.
WIN:WIN
This is a new column to highlight
a job seeker and an employer who
have engaged in the Customized
Employment Process for a Win:Win
outcome. Congratulations to Rachel
Lipke and NSYMCA. Rachel was
recently hired by the Northern
Suburban YMCA through TotalLink2
Community’s Everyone Works!
process. You will find Rachel
working 3 days a week in the newly
remodeled Women’s, Family Locker
Rooms and Fitness Center.
TotalLink2 is now a
501(c)3 tax exempt
organization.
Better Connections. Better Community.
Who’s on the Board? We would like to
introduce you to one of our valuable board members and
tell you about who she is and what her role is to TL2C.
Linda Weinstein is officially our Outreach Liaison; however,
before taking on this position, Linda has served as the
consummate volunteer to the board for the past 2 years.
Linda comes to TL2C in support of her friends who have
children with developmental disabilities and offers her
skills and community connections to the betterment of
the organization. Linda has held positions of leadership
on the Lynne Sage Cancer Research Organization as well
as leading GBN’s parent Grad Night Committee and Athletic Boosters. Not
only has she displayed her skills and talents with organizational work, Linda
does volunteer work for the WPGA and is a talented golfer and holds 5 club
championship titles at Twin Orchard Country Club. Linda enjoys playing golf in
the summer but keeps active all year round playing tennis and paddle tennis.
We are fortunate to have Linda as a friend our Outreach Coordinator.
Checking in with…Daniel Eichengreen
The Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in Northbrook
boasts a AAA 4 Diamond Award Winner for Quality and
Service and Daniel’s new job in the culinary department is
teaching him what quality and service is all about. TL2C’s
Employment Specialist, Emily Raming has been coaching
Daniel at his new job as he has been making the natural
connections in his work place. At the same time Daniel is
learning the necessary skills to be part of a working team
of “ambassadors” in the kitchen and building stamina for
a productive workday from 8am to 3pm three days a
week. He is progressing on pace and is enjoying the perks of using the fitness
center at the hotel after work hours. Outside of work, Daniel leaves time in his
week for karate, baseball with NSSRA, Perk and Best Futures Cafes and social
time at Our Place. With his first paycheck in hand, Daniel proudly made dinner
reservations to take his parents out for BBQ Dinner. Mom and Dad were equally
proud. Congratulations Daniel, job well done!
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday July 25th 6:30-9:30
Sip and Celebrate Fundraiser
Check out our website for additional information on
programming and activities sponsored by TL2C
www.totallink2.org