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ITNBluegrass™ Volunteer Driver Trainings

June 7, 2010

Summer vacations have started, and we need drivers! (Well, we always need drivers, but if you’ve ever considered driving for us, now is a great time to start!) ITNBluegrass gave its 5,000th ride on April 28 and that number just keeps on going up.

Please consider attending a training to see what this very rewarding volunteer opportunity is all about; the training is less than two hours, and we really could use you. The number of rides you end up doing is up to you. We are very flexible and understand that people have different amounts of time they can give!

At the training, you’ll also hear about our driver benefits, which include a free ITNBluegrass membership to give to someone plus options on what to do with your mileage. The best benefit, though, is the good feeling you’ll get by helping others remain active and independent.

Most of our rides are M-F during the day, but a growing number of customers are scheduling weekend and evening rides, so we can really use you no matter what your schedule is like!

Below is a list of upcoming Volunteer Driver trainings for June and July. As always, we can schedule others if these days/times don’t work for you.

Sessions:

Monday, June 14    10:00 am-12:00 pm
Saturday, June 19    9:00-11:00 am
Friday, June 25    3:00-5:00 pm

Friday, July 2    11:00 am-1:00 pm
Monday, July 19    3:00-5:00 pm
Saturday, July 31    9:00-11:00 am

All trainings are in the conference room at the ITNBluegrass office, which is located at 1206 N Limestone Street, in Arlington Christian Church. Parking is in the back of the church.

Please email info@itnbluegrass.org or call Laura at 859.252.8665 to ask questions or to say you’ll attend. (Attending a training session does not obligate you to drive.)

Qualifications sought for volunteer drivers:

1. Valid KY driver’s license and three years driving experience.
2. Acceptable record of safe driving and clean criminal history check.
3. Proof of liability insurance for vehicle and current registration.
4. Personal references from three non-relatives.
5. Not taking drugs/medications that caution users against driving.
6. Ability to lift wheelchairs and walkers, and carry packages up to 25 lbs.

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ITNBluegrass Delivers its 5,000th Ride!

May 5, 2010

Since opening their car doors in 2008, ITNBluegrass celebrated its 5,000th ride on April 28, 2010, at 10:30 am. The ride was given to member Virgie Hiles by volunteer driver Jim Tincher. He drove to her to an eye doctor appointment. The two are considered regulars at ITNBluegrass; Hiles rides 4-6 times a week and Tincher attended the very first volunteer driver training held in 2008.

The 5,000th ride is a wonderful milestone for ITNBluegrass, but the staff recognizes the importance of every ride. Whether it is the 5,000th ride or 4,999th ride (delivered by Donna Baker) or the 5,001st ride (delivered by Richard Myers), every single ride is equally important.

April was a record month for ITNBluegrassin other ways, as well. Since 2008, records were broken in the total number of rides given, the number of unique riders, and number of unique volunteers. ITNBluegrass is grateful for all of its volunteers and member riders. These members of the community are helping ITNBluegrass charge full speed towards their next 5,000 rides.

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Katherine’s 24-Hour Walk for Rides

April 19, 2010

When: Noon, June 18 – Noon, June 19
Where: Portland ME, Back Cove, along Baxter Boulevard

Less than a decade after the very first Walk for Rides™ fundraising event, Katherine Freund is embarking on a 24-hour, round-the-clock walk, in support of ITNAmerica and all affiliates. The walk is around Back Cove in Portland, Maine on June 18-19. Katherine will be traveling around the country gathering support for her walk. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, representing the 1st District of Maine, will join Katherine on June 18 to show her support for ITNAmerica and senior transportation.
If you are interested in walking with Katherine, please sign up on our website. You can register online to walk as part of Katherine’s team, and then share your page with friends and family asking them to sponsor your walk. If you can’t be with Katherine to walk in Maine, register as an individual to walk in your community. You can also promote your page on Facebook and Twitter to let more people know about Katherine’s 24-hour walk. Anyone, anywhere in the country can walk to support ITNAmerica in our Walk for Rides.

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ITNBluegrass™ Hosts Second Annual Walk for Rides™

April 12, 2010

When: Saturday, May 8 from 1 p.m. — 4 p.m.
Where: Gratz Park in Downtown Lexington

ITNBluegrass is excited to announce its second annual Walk for Rides to be held in conjunction with Mayfest on May 8 in downtown Lexington’s historic Gratz Park. This year’s fundraising walk features a scavenger hunt where participants will be asked to gather both items and information. There will be prizes for the teams and individuals who win in the various scavenger hunt categories and for those who gather the most in contributions for ITNBluegrass.

Walk for Rides is an important event for ITNBluegrass. In addition to providing much-needed financial support, it also builds community among participants and raises awareness of senior mobility issues. Last year, about two dozen people participated in our first Walk for Rides, and dozens more visited our booth at Mayfest. We need your help to reach this year’s goal of $12,000 in sponsorships and pledges to support our innovative non-profit transportation service. The more you walk, the more seniors ride!

When you register as a sponsor or walker, you’ll be supporting safe, dignified, affordable transportation for people 60+ and visually-impaired adults in our community who have stopped or limited their driving. Your time and commitment will help connect them to the people and activities that bring meaning to their lives. For more information, contact ITNBluegrass at 252-8665.

See our Walk for Rides brochure.
See our Walk for Rides flyer.

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ITNBluegrass™ Volunteer Driver Trainings

April 9, 2010

Dear Prospective Volunteer Driver,

ITNBluegrass will hit 5,000 rides in Fayette County before the end of April – wow! The weather is warming and everyone wants to get out! Please consider attending a training to see what the program is all about; it’s less than a two-hour time commitment and we really could use you. The number of rides you end up doing is up to you. We are very flexible and understand that people have different amounts of time they can give!

At the training, you’ll also hear about our driver benefits, which include a free ITNBluegrass membership to give to someone plus options on what to do with your mileage. The best benefit, though, is the good feeling you’ll get by helping others remain active and independent.

ITNBluegrass drivers gave a record 409 rides in March. As you might imagine, most rides are M-F during the day, but a growing number of customers are scheduling weekend and evening rides, so we can really use you no matter what your schedule is like!

Below is a list of upcoming Volunteer Driver trainings for April and May. As always, I can schedule others if these days/times don’t work for you.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Laura Dake
Deputy Director
ITNBluegrass

Sessions:

Tuesday, April 13 9:00-11:00 am
Monday, April 19 3:00-5:00 pm
Saturday, April 24 9:00-11:00 am
Tuesday, April 27 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Wednesday, May 5 9:00-11:00 am
Monday, May 10 3:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, May 20 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 22 9:00-11:00 am

All trainings are in the conference room at the ITNBluegrass office, which is located at 1206 N Limestone Street, in Arlington Christian Church. Parking is in the back of the church.

Please email or call Laura at 859.252.8665 to ask questions or to say you’ll attend. (Attending a training session does not obligate you to drive.)

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ITNBluegrass™ Considering Expanding to Midway!

April 8, 2010

ITNBluegrass had a very successful initial meeting at Midway Baptist Church on Saturday, March 27. Twenty-one potential riders and drivers came to hear about the service and ask questions. The meeting was hosted by the Midway Area Ministerial Association and endorsed by the Midway City Council, Mayor Bozarth and Midway Renaissance.

Attendees had an opportunity to fill out an interest survey at the meeting; if you missed the meeting and are a Midway resident, this short survey is available on-line when you visit www.midwayrenaissance.org. In addition to the survey, there are answers to frequently-asked questions about ITN’s service. Local residents may also find hard copies of the survey at the library, city hall and many churches.

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ITNBluegrass™ to Expand to Midway!

March 16, 2010

Join us for brief presentation on March 27, at 10:30 a.m. as ITNBluegrass extends its services to Midway!

See our flyer, and share with friends to show support!

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Grab the Reins and Join Us on March 31st!

March 12, 2010

“Grab the Reins” and join ITNBluegrass™ on March 31st for a forum on The World Equestrian Games, including a presentation by WEG event coordinator, Carolyn Green. Bring a friend to learn about the equestrian events and volunteer opportunities, and hear from ITNBluegrass about new developments with our innovative non-profit providing dignified transportation for area seniors and visually impaired adults.

Place: Lexington Senior Center, 1530 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY
Date: March 31st
Time: 12:30 pm
Cost: Free

A delicious sandwich lunch box by Selma’s Catering is available for $6.50 (payable in advance using envelopes at the Senior Center reception desk or by calling ITNBluegrass at 252-8665.

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Become a Friend of ITNBluegrass

March 9, 2010

From the Deputy Director, Laura Dake

We are gratified by the personal and financial support we’ve received from so many in the community and by the fact that ITNBluegrass is helping people get out and enjoy life. Since our first ride in July of 2008, we’ve given 4,189 rides and logged 14,538 volunteer miles.

Our work is far from over, however. Rider-memberships and fares do not support the entirety of our operation. Even when ITNBluegrass is economically sustainable – in about its fifth year of operations – just over half of its revenue will come from rider memberships and fares. The remainder must come from local community support. That’s where you come in.

Please consider becoming a Friend of ITNBluegrass. With your tax-deductible gift of $50, you help us move towards sustainability as well as show your support for a program that melds both business and charitable elements to address a societal challenge. There is a membership form and more information on benefits for Friends on the opposite page. Let’s ensure that this wonderful program is still around when you are no longer driving!

To become a friend please fill in our Friends Form [pdf] and send it to:

ITNBluegrass
436 Georgetown St
Lexington, KY 40508

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ITNBluegrass Benefit with CAbi, the Ultimate in Personal Shopping!

March 4, 2010

Save the Date(s)!

ITNBluegrass Benefit with CAbi, the Ultimate in Personal Shopping!

Enjoy FASHION, FRIENDS & FUN on Thursday evening, March 11th or Friday morning, March 12th at the home of Gale Reece. You’ll get a fashion consultation with Sheridan Simmons and a preview of CAbi’s spring collection of versatile and popular fashions for all ages.

15% of proceeds go to ITNBluegrass.

Interested? Give us a call at (859) 252-8665 for more information.

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