June 2014~July 2015
(Fiscal Year)
Multi Community Diversified Services, Inc.
Multi Community Diversified Services, Inc.
2107 Industrial Drive
will excel in providing services to individuals
McPherson, KS 67460
with disabilities, by promoting community
620-241-6693
inclusion and employment opportunities
www. mcds-ks.org
with the maximum level of
Board Of Directors
Dr. Jerry Leopold, Chairman
Larry Schmidt, Vice Chairman
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Poker Run.
Jean Anderson, Secretary/Treasurer
Carlton Spencer, Board Member
Joan Fitzjarrald, Board Member
Gena Strathman, Board Member
independence and dignity.
Management Team
Doug Wisby
~ President and Chief Executive Officer
Christine Gafford ~ Chief Operating Officer
Susan Buffington ~ Director of Financial Services
MCDS, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization ,established in
Sherrie Dirks
~ Personnel Director
1974, that provides case management, day and residential
Rachel Lesslie
~ Director of Residential Services
services to individuals with intellectual and developmental
Brad Clark
~ Director of Transportation & Maintenance
disabilities in McPherson, Newton and Lindsborg, Kansas.
Jessica Schadel
~ Director of Day Services
Multi Community Diversified Services, Inc.
Ann Koehn
~ Public Relations Coordinator
supports, vocational training and supported employment
Doug Wisby, President/CEO; Ann Koehn, Writer/Editor.
Notes From Doug Wisby ~
Even more change.
It seems nowadays that everything is always changing to the point that the only constant is change. I am a big
supporter of change, if and when it makes sense and is done for the right reasons.
Once again the state of Kansas is making changes on an epic scale. Most recently the epic change was the
outsourcing of all Medicaid services and dollars to three for profit insurance companies. The state claimed
that this would improve services and save money. They also indicated that these promised savings would be
utilized in taking people off the waiting list for services. Many of these people have been waiting for years for
services. Unfortunately three years later and nobody has been removed from the waiting list with these promised savings.
In addition, I believe that services have suffered, in some cases significantly, with the insertion of insurance companies into the
system.
Now the state is proposing to consolidate all areas of Medicaid services in Kansas into one big pool of money and services.
This includes combining systems for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism, the Frail/Elderly, Physical Disabilities,
Serious Emotional Disturbances, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Technology Assisted. Unfortunately the state is long on rhetoric
and short on details for the enormous undertaking. Once again the state is promising to take people off the waiting lists
utilizing these “expected savings”. Utilizing a one size fits all system for people with varying types and degrees of disability
removes the emphasis on the individual. Services should be designed to meet the individual needs of the person.
These changes could and probably will negatively affect persons with disabilities. As citizens of Kansas we shouldn’t balance the
budget on the backs of the poor and disabled.
Advocacy 2015
MCDS Advocates went to the Capitol on April 30th for Push Day 2015.
Hundreds of disabled individuals, along with their families and advocates,
rallied at the Statehouse to call for the full funding of the services that
they rely on, so they may continue to live as independently as possible.
What is an advocate?
~ a person who supports a cause or policy
~ a person who works for a cause or group
The MCDS Advocates on the steps of the Kansas
State Capital.
~ a person who supports the cause of another person in a
court of law
Advocates are needed so that persons with developmental and
intellectual disabilities may continue to live as members of
society and live as independently as possible.
Would you like to be an advocate for a person served by
MCDS? Contact us to see how you can help throughout the
year by becoming an advocate for those we serve.
For more information about Push Day, visit www.interhab.org.
The group met with Rep. Don Schroeder to discuss the state budget.
Summer Blowout
MCDS celebrates the end of summer with a
celebration appropriately called Summer Blowout!
Our annual Summer Blowout was held on Friday,
August 8th, 2014.
The Summer Blowout t-shirt reflected the theme
for Summer Blowout, Celebrating 40 years!
In 2014, MCDS celebrated 40 years of providing
services to persons with intellectual and
developmental disabilities in McPherson County.
Everyone enjoyed the inflatables, games and fun
photo booth! A delicious lunch was generously
provided by Cliff and Sherry Hutts from Starlite
Lanes in McPherson.
Top Left: Megan having a blast on the inflatable slide.
Top Right: Tony had fun dressing up at the photo booth.
Bottom: Brooke and Pam enjoyed the inflatable basketball toss.
Holiday Celebrations
Peter enjoying the Thanksgiving luncheon!
Sherry Plenert (former MCDS CEO) with Terry.
Giving thanks for your family, friends and blessings in life is the
meaning of Thanksgiving. We celebrate Thanksgiving by
hosting a luncheon for all of our family and friends.
To celebrate Christmas, we enjoy a delicious lunch with those
we serve. Fun games are planned throughout the day and
Santa comes for a visit!
Cherie with Maria and her mother Leonor
Happy Holidays!
Jason and Santa at
tmas Celebration
Walter at the Chris
lunch!
the Christmas Party
.
Patty with
Santa!
Community Inclusion
Day Services attending the annual All School’s Day Parade
A community is only as strong as its ability to include and honor
people with an array of diverse strengths and abilities.
Thank you to the following business for presenting at our Day
Services Program.
Hall’s Culligan Water, Home State Bank/Citizens State Bank,
Integrated Health & Wellness- Dr. Bennett, Ulster Project,
STRIVE, Canton-Galva High School and McPherson College.
Thank you to the Praytor family for bringing “Jasper”
for a visit! Stacey and the Day Service attendees
enjoyed meeting “Jasper”.
Simple and easy stretches are key to staying healthy.
Dr. Bennett, Integrated Health & Wellness, showed
Mike a few easy stretches to help him stay healthy!
Thank you Dr. Bennett for visiting the MCDS Day
Services Program.
Sue, Pam
and Lynette
attending a
Kansas City
Royals
game!
Amy showing her medal from
The Special Olympics! Way to go Amy!
Mary Ann meeting the lead singer of Diamond Rio, Marty Roe at
The Stiefel Theatre in Salina.
Work Programs
Since 1995, Cartridge King of Kansas, Inc., as subsidiary of MCDS, has
provided employment opportunities to persons with developmental
and intellectual disabilities for over 20 years. CK carries a full line of
new and remanufactured toner and cartridges for everything from
your home printer to multi-function office equipment. Not only will
Cartridge King deliver cartridges to your office, but they will pick up the empty
cartridges for recycling!
Cartridge King is an environmentally friendly company that uses green packaging in
addition to their cartridge recycling program. Green Cell Foam ™ is a compostable,
Left: Brenda works on remanufacturing an ink
cartridge.
biodegradable packaging material that is manufactured from non-GMO cornstarch
grown in the Midwest. All Cartridge King cartridges are packaged using Green Cell
Foam ™.
Cartridge King offers an extensive selection of remanufactured printers.
Remanufactured printers carry a full 18 month warranty and have been rebuilt
using all new components to look and perform like new. Chances are, you can
replace your current printer with a remanufactured version of the same model and
not have to upgrade software or cartridges.
For more information on Cartridge King visit www.cartridgekingks.org or call
620-241-7746.
Right: Pam works on cleaning the parts from a
cartridge to be used in a remanufactured cartridge.
Work Program Partners
A Big Thank You To Our Work Partners!!!
The McPherson Sentinel, Dr. Esther Rettig, Johns Manville, Central Plastics, North America Specialty Products, Femco,
Buck Plumbing-Hutchinson, UltraFab, Kola Works- Wichita, Pfizer (formerly Hospira), Becker Tire, McPherson Senior Center,
USD 418, Roosevelt Elementary School, Cartridge King of Kansas, Inc., Walmart, Walgreens, and Braums.
Regina assembles spools for UltraFab,
Inc. in McPherson. The spools are
assembled at the MCDS Production
Facility. This process employs 2-3
individuals MCDS serves throughout the
year.
Kelly and Jason work on a contract for
North America Specialty Products. With the help of a custom made jig; Kelly
packages the finished product. The jig accommodates her disability, which
gives Kelly the freedom to work and live as independently as possible.
Fundraising Events
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Amy & Peter at
Poker Run.
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Ride For Indepe
Kelly volunteering at the
stop in
Inman, Louie’s Service Cen
ter.
Kevin & Stewart we
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for
the Poker Run.
& Laura volunteering at
Shawna, Deidra, Brooke
rquette.
The Ranch House in Ma
Doug Wisby, Presid
The Spitler Family and Friends showing their support!
ent and CEO
MCDS hosted the 7th Annual Ride For Independence Poker Run on Saturday, July
10th, 2015. This year riders began at the MCDS Corporate offices located at 2107
Industrial Dr. in McPherson and traveled through McPherson, Rice and Harvey
counties. The route was approximately 118 miles. According to Ann Koehn, Public
Relations Coordinator, “When we plan the route, we keep the weather in mind.
We try to give the riders one to two stops where they can get out of the heat and cool down.” This year’s route stopped at
The Ranch House in Marquette, the Little River City Park, Louie’s Service Center in Inman,
Dan’s Cycle in Hesston and ended at The American Legion in McPherson.
“Getting the individuals MCDS serves out along the route and helping at the stops is the
perfect community inclusion event,” according to Jessica Schadel, Director of Day Services
at MCDS. “Those we serve enjoy meeting the riders and seeing the motorcycles.
They enjoy helping at the stops and feeling like they are contributing to the event. It also
creates friendships between the riders and individuals served through MCDS.”
Rider Zach Slyter celebrated winning the best hand cash prize of $500! Making it a
L to R: Kelly Bruce, Doug Wisby (MCDS)
repeat win for the $250 worst hand cash prize, was Kelly Bruce. Kelly was the winner of
and Zach Slyter.
the worst hand at last year’s ride. Congrats to Zach and Kelly and thank you for participating in the ride!
This event was generously sponsored in part by: Alliance Agency, Andover State Bank, Vintage Construction, Heartland
Homecare, Dan’s Cycle, Hospira, Mid-Kansas Credit Union, Louie’s Service Center, First Bank Kansas and Foulston Siefkin, LLP.
We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors for their donation and support of MCDS and the Ride for Independence.
Fundraising Events (Cont’d)
Clutch The Future - January 10, 2015
MCDS joined with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Women and
Children Combating Cancer to host a unique fundraiser
called Clutch The Future- An Evening of Possibilities.
The event included a silent and live auction, games, a wine pull and fantastic
food! All three organizations pulled together and hosted a very successful
event! If you missed out on this event, make plans to join
us on April 23, 2016
Teams For Dreams Softball Tournament- April 25, 2015
The Teams For Dreams softball tournament is a fun, family
oriented fundraiser for MCDS. A total of 14 teams participated
in the tournament, which was held at Wall Park in McPherson.
The event brings out family, friends and those we serve for a
fun day!
Top: Joy with Michele at Teams For Dreams.
Left: Jason played in the tournament.
For more information about sponsoring or volunteering at any of our fundraisers, please contact Ann Koehn at 620-241-6693. All proceeds
benefit programs and supports for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities through MCDS. MCDS is proud to be celebrating
41 years of providing supports and services to individuals in McPherson, Harvey and Marion counties.
Dillons Offers Community Rewards Program
Help MCDS earn $$$ while you shop locally at Dillons. Dillons has a new community rewards program that can
allow MCDS to ear up to $30,000 per quarter based on your purchases. The great news is that you are still
earning rewards too. Here are the simple steps on how you can help MCDS earn with the swipe of your Dillons
Shoppers Card.
To create an online account at Dillons website:
1.
Visit www.dillons.com/communutyrewards
2.
Click on “Register” at the top of the page-top right side in blue letters
3.
Enter your email address, password, zip code (select preferred store) and check the box if you desire to receive email communications
from Dillons.
4.
Click on “Create Account” at the bottom of the page. You will receive an email confirmation in your inbox to activate your account click on
the link in the body of the email and enter your sign-in information to confirm.
Steps to Enroll if you already have a Dillons Account Setup or once you setup your account
1.
Go to above website and select Community and then Community Rewards
2.
Click on “Enroll Now” and enter the 5 digit NPO number 10259 for MCDS
3.
Select MCSD and click on “Enroll”
Specific purchases that cannot be included are: alcohol, tobacco, fuel, Pharmacy purchases with gov’t assistance, postage, bottle deposits,
lottery, Western Union, and other customer services, promotional tickets, sales tax, Dillons gift cards, reloadable gift card products.
For assistance setting up an online account or with general questions, please feel free to contact Dillons at 800-576-4377 option 3. Thank you
for supporting MCDS and those we serve!
Future Events
MCDS is very busy throughout the year with community events, fundraisers and other fun activities.
Mark your calendars now with these future events!
November 20th- Thanksgiving Luncheon ~ Join MCDS in celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday on
Friday, November 20th beginning at 11:30 am. To RSVP for the lunch, please contact Ann Koehn at
620-241-6693 or email Ann at akoehn@mcds-ks.org.
December 18th- Christmas Celebrations ~ Santa is coming! On Friday, December 18th MCDS will
celebrate Christmas with a lunch for those we serve and our staff. Special games, crafts and lots of fun will fill the day. Presents
for all will be delivered by Santa!
Clutch The Future - April 23, 2016 ~ Clutch The Future: An Evening of Possibilities will take place on April 23, 2016.
This is our premier event and you won’t want to miss it! The evening will include fabulous auction items in the silent and live
auction, great entertainment and fun games. You can make a difference in the lives of others by attending this fantastic event!
More details will be coming soon. Check out our Facebook page or the website clutchthefuture.org.
Ride For Independence Poker Run - July 9, 2016 ~ Get your motorcycle ready for our annual Ride For Independence
Poker Run! This will be our 8th year and we are excited to have you join us. Registrations will be available beginning in June
2016.
Summer Blowout- August 2016 ~ We end the summer with a bang! Fun activities, games and great food!
Follow us on Facebook to see all the latest happenings at MCDS. www.facebook.com/MultiCommunityDiversifiedServices.
Business Supporters
MCDS is graciously supported by generous donors throughout the year. Many of our supporters are local business partners,
family members, and residents of the community who believe in our mission.
365 Sports Complex
Canvas on Demand
Galva Plumbing & Heating
Accounting Solutions- Steve Kresky
Cartridge King of Kansas, Inc.
Gatorland - Screaming Gator ZipLine
Alefs- Harley Davidson
Casey's General Store
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc
Alliance Agency
Central Plastics
Andover State Bank
Chicago Cubs
Artshirt Gear for Sports
Chipolte
Ask Your Travel Agent
City of McPherson
B&B Theatres
Clock Medical Supply
Backroad Design
Country Stampede
Balloons Above the Valley, Napa, CA
Craft Coffee Parlor
Bank of Tescott
Dallas Cowboys
Boulevard Brewing Company
Bra-cketbook.com
Dan's Cycle
Dotties Girls
Brooklyn & Co.
Dr. Yowell Dentistry
Brown's Shoe Fit
EC Beads
Build a Bear
Camey Johnson, Premier Jewelry
Camp Horizon
Ellene McKean & Associates
Feldkamp's Furniture
First Bank Kansas
Foulston Siefkin, LLP
Grabers Ace Hardware
Great Plains Federal Credit Union
Gypsy Wagon
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Houston, TX
Hassman Termite and Pest Control, Inc.
Headley's Clothing
Healing Touch Massage Therapy
Heartland Homecare Services
Hesston Golf Course
Hillsboro- American Legion Post #366
Home State Bank & Trust
Hospira “A Pfizer Company”
Images of RMNP, Erik Stensland Fine Art Photography
INTRUST Bank Arena
Jack Link's Beef Jerky
Jack Stack BBQ
Business Supporters (Cont’d)
Johns Manville
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Zoo
Karbach Brewing Co
Kenwood Cove Water Park
Knights of Columbus
Little Caesars Pizza
Louie’s Service Center
Luke's Barbershop
Marquette Farmers State Bank
Martinelli’s Little Italy Restaurant
Mattress Haven
McPherson- American Legion Post #24
McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau
McPherson County Community Foundation
McPherson Dental Care, LLC.
McPherson Express Laundry Center
McPherson High School
McPherson Hospital
Merrill Lynch, Bo Jones
Mid-Kansas Credit Union
Midway Motors
MidWest Smoke BBQ, McPherson
Mike Waner Automotive
MIX Studio Concrete
Montee Ball, Denver Broncos
Music Theatre Wichita
NCRA
Neat Seat Covers
Nex-Tech Wireless
Old World Inn Bed & Breakfast
On The Pot
Outerwall - Red Box
Outlaw Cycles
Outlaw River and Jeep Tours
Peoples Bank & Trust
Pepsi
Pet Express
Platypus Tours Limited
Rally House & Kansas Sampler Foundation
Rusty Tin Boutique & Vintage/
Washington Street Emporium
Salina Bombers
Scott's Hometown Foods
Seaport Airlines
Smoky Hill Winery
St Louis Cardinals
Stewarts Sports
Sticks and Stones
Stiefel Theater
Stitches Quilt Shop
Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC.
The Bookshelf & The Hidden Closet
The Furniture Store of Kansas
The Miami Dolphins
The Ranch House
Tony Dungy
Varney & Associates, CPA
Viega L.L.C.
Vintage Construction, LLC
Walgreens
Walt Disney World
Wendy's
Westphal Jewelers
Whitetail Properties
Wichita Thunder- Hockey
Wildly Natural Cosmetics
Winspire
Wyland Gallaries
Supporters
Dale & Jean Anderson
Timothy & Brooke Aziere
Deborah Barry
Michael Bieberle
Rick Carlson
Donald & Christine Glahn
Byron & Lori Hanson
Norene Harness
Denise Hokr Family
Walter & Lou Hundley
Robert & Jan Jackson
Debbie Lutz
Dr. Jerry Leopold
Kay Lagasse
Ron Lentz
Virginia Korf Melton
Galen & Rhonda Mendard
Dale & Barb Mettlon
Linda Miller
Michael & Leonor Mills
Jerry & Nancy Monasmith
Debbie Orth
Donna & Jerry Praytor
Caryl Scales
Alan Satterly
Wayne Schafer
Elva Shepherd
Terri Shurtleff
Karl & Deborah Somerville
Ardis Streit
Cheryl J. Stucky
Michael Thompson
Randy E & Donnis A Williams
Alex Zaharis
Georgia at the 2014 Summer Blowout
Celebration!
Your generous donations are greatly appreciated. Your support is making a
difference in the lives of those we serve! Thank You!
Multi Community Diversified Services, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and all
donations are tax deductible. To have your donation continue to grow for years to come;
please send your donation to the MCDS Path to Independence Fund, C/O McPherson
County Community Foundation, 206 South Main Street, McPherson, KS 67460.
2107 Industrial Drive
McPherson, KS 67460