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National Foundation Extends Funds for Innovative ITNAmerica® Program

February 22, 2010

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Internship Program a Model for Success

WESTBROOK ME – A generous grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has enabled ITNAmerica to expand its successful internship program supporting sustainable transportation resources for seniors across the country.

“The initial funding for this innovative project yielded such successful outcomes we’re doing it again,” says Katherine Freund, President and Founder of ITNAmerica. “With the Foundation’s funding of nine interns in affiliate communities across the country, we raised awareness about our services while also raising significantly more money than we spent.”

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has supported the needs of low-income seniors for over 50 years. The Foundation’s 2009 grant to ITNAmerica enabled participating affiliates to generate more than $130,000 in revenue, with $20,000 of that money reserved for ITN®’s Road Scholarship Program™ for low-income seniors. In this way, the grant helped build community support for senior mobility, enabled access for all seniors, and ensured the special needs of low income seniors were not forgotten.

“The interns helped us build support that will continue to generate funds year after year,” says Freund. “With as many as 20 interns in affiliate communities across the country in 2010, we anticipate even greater success with what has now become The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Internship Program. This support will expand our commitment to more transportation resources for more people in more places.”

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ITNBluegrass™ looks to bring senior transportation to Midway!

February 9, 2010

ITNBluegrass will be visiting Midway Baptist Church fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 27 at 10:30am to talk to residents about expanding the ITN® (Independent Transportation Network®) service to Midway. Once up and running, the service would transport seniors in Woodford County to and from Fayette County.

Since beginning their 24/7 transportation service to people 60+ and visually impaired adults in September of 2008, ITNBluegrass has delivered over 3,700 rides in Fayette County! ITNBluegrass uses trained and screened volunteer drivers to deliver most of its rides. Volunteers earn mileage reimbursement and/or mileage credits, the latter of which they can donate to Midway’s Community Rides account to help subsidize rides ITNBluegrass provides to low-income seniors.

If you have an interest in senior transportation—as a potential rider, as an adult child or friend of a potential rider, as a donor/supporter, or as a volunteer driver—please join us on March 27.

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ITNBluegrass™ Volunteer Driver Trainings

February 4, 2010

Dear Prospective Volunteer Drivers,

This month, ITNBluegrass will give its 4,000th ride in Fayette County and as our membership grows, so does our need for drivers! It’s still the new year, so please consider making a resolution that will count by giving two hours this month or next to learn about how you can make a difference in the lives of people who no longer drive!

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 more than 300 rides in January! 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 February and March. As always, I can schedule others if these days/times don’t work for you.

Sincerely,

Laura Dake
Deputy Director
ITNBluegrass

Sessions:

Tuesday, February 16 9:00-11:00 am
Saturday, February 20 9:00-11:00 am
Monday, February 22 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Saturday, March 6 9:00-11:00 am
Friday, March 12 9:00-11:00 am
Tuesday, March 16 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday, March 22 3:00-5:00 pm

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.

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

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ITNBluegrass™ event a tasty success

January 11, 2010

Just before Christmas, ITNBluegrass hosted a holiday event at the Mayfair Village, where volunteers and members got together to share holiday recipes and traditions, and to hear food tips and gift ideas from Sharon Thomson, Herald-Leader columnist and author of Flavors of Kentucky. Members and volunteers were asked to submit their own recipes and traditions ahead of time, so that ITNBluegrass could compile them into booklet called Stirring Up Holiday Memories.

The evening heard from members and volunteers as they shared touching holiday traditions and tasty recipes such as the famous Lowe Family Whiskey Cake and an Applesauce Nut Bread. You can read about their traditions and take a look at these recipes and others at Sharon Thomson’s blog, Flavors of Kentucky.

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ITNBluegrass™ Volunteer Driver Trainings

January 5, 2010

This week, ITNBluegrass will give its 3,600th ride in Fayette County and as our membership grows, so does our need for drivers!  Please consider making a New Year’s resolution that will count by giving two hours this month or next to learn about how you can make a difference in the lives of people who no longer drive!


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.


December was a record month with 326 rides! 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 January and February.  As always, I can schedule others if these days/times don’t work for you.  Thank you!


Sincerely,


Laura Dake
Deputy Director
ITNBluegrass

Sessions:

Thursday, January 7 9:00-11:00 am
Tuesday, January 12 9:00-11:00 am
Friday, January 15 1:30-3:30 pm
Monday, January 25 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Saturday, January 30 9:00-11:00 am

Friday, February 5 12:30-2:30 pm
Tuesday, February 16 9:00-11:00 am
Monday, February 22 10:00 am-12:00 pm

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  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 lends a helping hand

December 17, 2009
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At a December 9 Deaconess Vital Signs Forum introducing ITNGreaterCincinnati, Katherine Freund, founder and CEO of ITNAmerica, was the keynote speaker, explaining the concept to a group of 100 attendees. Gale Reece, Executive Director of ITNBluegrass, and Merrill Reece, also attended to offer support and experience from their local affiliate in the Lexington, KY area.

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“Stirring Up Memories,” ITNBluegrass, December 8, 2009

November 16, 2009

Sharon Thompson

“Stirring Up Memories” — Learn simple holiday gift ideas from the kitchen with Sharon Thompson, Herald-Leader food columnist and author of Flavors of Kentucky! Come alone or invite a friend and have a wonderful afternoon! Everyone is welcome. Your friends from ITNBluegrass will be there to tell attendees about the ride service, and there will be a silent auction.

Also, you will find two index cards in this month’s statement. Send us a recipe that is/was a “must-make” for your holidays and tell us why it was special to you and your family. Return the recipe and memory to ITNBluegrass by Dec. 1 so we can compile them to share at the event. Some of the recipes might appear in the Herald-Leader! (Please send a recipe even if you can’t attend the event.)

Place: Mayfair Village (in a beautifully redone room)
Date: Tuesday, December 8
Time: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 (payable in advance to ITNBluegrass)

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Drivers Simulate Being Elderly

November 13, 2009

ABC 36 (WTVQ)

LEXINGTON– As the first wave of baby boomers gets older, more and more elderly people are driving.

With elderly drivers on the increase, a workshop was held today in Lexington where reporters suited up in a weighted suit that simulated fatigue and the effects of aging on the body.

Driving on a closed course became very difficult, as reaction times were slower, and mobility was impeded.

Liberty Mutual Insurance hosted the event, and their goal was to increase awareness about these safety concerns. Dave Melton, the Industry Director of Transportation for Liberty, had a few great suggestions.

“Instead of driving a parent around or an older friend, let them drive and observe how they drive. Are they driving too far apart or behind the vehicle in front of them? Are they driving too slowly? Are they taking turns very wide?”

There are alternative ways to get around for those who shouldn’t drive, such as services provided by non profit groups like ITNBluegrass.

You can learn more about ITNBluegrass by following this link:
http://itnbluegrass.org/

To play an online game that simulates the driving experience for an elderly person, you can follow this link: www.libertymutual.com/driverseat/

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ITNBluegrass Volunteer Driver Trainings – Nov/Dec 2009

November 4, 2009

Dear Prospective Volunteer Driver,

This week, ITNBluegrass will give its 2,900th ride in Fayette County and we need drivers! Please consider taking two hours this holiday season to learn about how you can make a difference in the lives of people who no longer drive, as well as hear about our driver benefits. These include a free ITNBluegrass membership to give to someone else plus options on what to do with your mileage. The best one, though, is the good feeling you get by helping others remain active and independent.

October was a record month with 325 rides! As you might imagine, most of them 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 November and December. As always, I can schedule others if these days/times don’t work for you. If you know someone who might enjoy this type of volunteer opportunity*, please forward this email to him/her. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Laura Dake
Deputy Director
ITNBluegrass

Volunteer Driver Trainings

Sessions:
Friday, November 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm
Thursday, November 12 from 11:00am-1:00 pm
Monday, November 16 from 9:00-11:00 am
Monday, November 23 from 3:00-5:00 pm

Saturday, December 5 from 8:30-10:30 am
Wednesday, December 9 from 9:00-11:00 am
Monday, December 14 from 3:30-5:30 pm

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 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 Volunteer Driver Training Sessions – Sept/Oct 2009

September 9, 2009

Interested in a unique volunteer opportunity? Consider volunteer driving from ITNBluegrass, a local affiliate of ITNAmerica, a private, dignified 24/7 ride service for people 60+ and visually-impaired adults in Fayette County!

ITNBluegrass Volunteer Driver Training Sessions
September/October 2009

Tuesday, September 15 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, September 26 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Monday, September 28 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 9 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, October 19 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 26 from 11: a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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

Please call Laura at 859-252-8665 or email her at info@itnbluegrass.org to ask questions or to say you’ll attend. (Attending a training session does not obligate you to drive.) If you cannot make any of the trainings above, please call to arrange another day/time.

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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