BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.

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2009
Annual Report
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2009 Annual Report

Table of Contents
Services................................................................................ 3

Mission ................................................................................ 3

Board of Directors ............................................................... 4

Staff ..................................................................................... 4

Agency Report ..................................................................... 5

Financial Report .................................................................. 9

Expenses & Revenues Chart .............................................. 10

Units of Service ................................................................. 11

2009 Circle of Friends........................................................ 12

Tribute Gifts ...................................................................... 17

BCSS Foundation Report ................................................... 21

Walkway of Tribute ........................................................... 24

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Services
Friendly Visitor Respite
Guardianship Outreach
Information & Assistance
Health Screening Clinics
Insurance Information
Home Health Aide
Legal Assistance
Homemaker
Tax Assistance
Transportation Computer Lab
Volunteers Prescription Counseling
Community Room Client Assessment

Mission
The mission of Boone County Senior Services, Inc. is to provide
life sustaining and enriching services for older adults in Boone
County to live independently with purpose and dignity in the
environment of their choice. This will be accomplished by
continuing current services, implementing additional services
as the need requires, and continuing to address the needs of
the low income elderly. The most efficient use of public funds
will be made and Boone County Senior Services, Inc. will seek
to avoid unnecessary duplication of services in Boone County.

Boone County Senior Services, Inc.

established September 28, 1978

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BOONE
COUNTY
SENIOR 2009 Staff Members:
SERVICES
INC. George Anderson
Don Barnett
2009 Board of Directors Judy Brower
Linda Cooney
President: Dale Dickerson
Karen Niemeyer John Donaldson
President Elect: John Dotas
Judy Cunningham Cindy Elliott
Jessica Evans
Vice President:
Nancy Fleck
Barbara Anderson
Bonnie Fletcher
Secretary: Maria Glenn
Valaree Messenger Susie Habel
Treasurer: Cindy Hickson
Sharon Walker Mickey Hunsinger
Members: David Jones
Gene Keck
Jim Allen
Cindy Kemmerling
Chuck Britt Kate Koehler
John Cowan Lanny Knox
Lori Cravens Marty Lane
Pam Faerber Jim Mossman
Ed Schilling Carol Nester
Joyce Pratt
Winnie Tharp
Paul Reagan
Jayne Thompson
David Richards
John Tousley Russ Roberts
Jeff Welty Ron Shockley
Rick Whiteman Sonya Shoup
Gene Souders
Executive Director:
Jim Urban
Susan T. Ritz
Molly Van Meter
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2009 Agency Report

We are pleased to provide you with our 2009 Annual Report.
Your continued interest and support are greatly appreciated.
One word comes to mind when recapping the past year—
strength. The board, the staff, the volunteers, the programs,
the services, and the finances are strong. The 15 member
board is deeply committed to its job of policy development,
fiscal responsibility and general oversight. Their vision and
involvement with the agency gives support to keep it strong
and growing. The dedicated and caring staff are the
foundation that value helping individuals in our county. They
are the strong backbone which implements the programs and
services that are needed and wanted. The volunteers are the
unpaid staff who provide the assistance that is so necessary in
going above and beyond to meet the needs of clients. The
programs and services continue to be vital and continue to
grow in numbers as well as scope. This year the agency added
a Caregiver program which includes two components—a
support group and a Respite program. Through strong
financial support BCSSI is able to exceed program goals. The
agency is blessed, thanks to the entire team.
The entire building including the community room was busy
with activity due to increased offerings of workshops, classes
and events. Working in
collaboration with Witham Family
YMCA, Boone County Learning
Network, Boone County Bar
Association, Indiana Senior Health
Insurance Program (SHIP), senior
living facilities and many
Euchre and Bridge are played volunteers, BCSSI expanded
weekly in the community room. offerings available to older adults.
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The following grants were received

during 2009 to assist with programming:
Wal-Mart Foundation
CICOA—Title IIIB Unobligated Funds
The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
United Way of Central Indiana
Sue Ritz receives a Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation
check from Rachel Hutoka Lacy Fund
Stensen, Lebanon Community Foundation of Boone
Super Wal Mart’s County
grand opening.
Indianapolis Retirement Home Fund of
the Central Indiana Community
Foundation
BCSSI would like to thank the Boone County Commissioners and
Council for supporting the services provided by the agency.
With their financial assistance BCSSI is able to provide
transportation to all citizens of Boone County. Thanks also to
the City of Lebanon and the Jefferson Township Trustee for
their donations.
BCSSI has been faithful to what we have been and will be
faithful to what we will be. As we seek to grow and vision the
future we will keep our mission at the forefront.
Little things make a difference.
Small deeds when added together
produce huge benefits. People are
leading. People are serving.
Ordinary people are doing
extraordinary things. BCSSI is
touching lives and making a Les Girls meets monthly to do
significant impact in the arts and crafts. Pictured above
community. Thank YOU for are Brenda Burkholder and
being a part of this team! Mary Marrs with their
handmade wool felted hats.
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The measure of life is not its duration, but its donation.

—Peter Marshall

As a volunteer summer intern,

Haley Matherly, spent time
each week to help organize
various activities including the
United Way Day of Caring.
Haley also led a jewelry making
workshop.
The United Way Day of Caring encourages individuals to
volunteer their time to help others in the community. During
2009, employees from
Hachette, Gander Mountain
and Case New Holland worked
with BCSSI to complete many
tasks for the agency and its
clients. Some of the jobs
included painting, washing
windows, and yard work.
Volunteers are a special
resource for BCSSI.
Throughout the year they give
of their time, energy and talent to help the agency fulfill its
mission. During 2009 they provided over 3,900 hours to help
older adults. A few of the life
sustaining and enriching
activities included legal, tax,
insurance and Medicare
assistance, as well as exercise
classes, lunch ‘n learn groups,
art classes led by John Hanks (at
left), computer instruction, and
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and making gingerbread houses.

Volunteers are a vital part of every
program offered. Many older adults in
Boone County receive blessings
throughout the year from volunteers.
They truly make a difference. No
matter how large or small, each
contribution provides a ripple effect
and spreads kindness throughout the
world.
Thanks to all volunteers for your commitment of time, energy
and talent to help the agency fulfill its mission.
Fund raisers are not so much about raising money as they are
about changing lives.
During 2009, BCSSI was able to acquire resources through
various fundraisers directed by the Board members. Many
volunteer hours were contributed in making these projects
successful. A Smelt Fry was once again held in Thorntown at
Stookey’s Restaurant with expert
help from Jon Stookey. The 2nd
Annual Senior Health & Wellness
EXPO provided health screening,
flu shots and information to
older adults, their families and
caregivers. The agency
continues to recycle paper and
magazines, ink jet, laser
cartridges, cell phones, and old
digital cameras.

You don’t stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old be-
cause you stop laughing. —Michael Pritchard
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BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
REVENUE
United Way Allocation 86,792
United Way Donor Choice 22,362
Fund Raising 39,949
Fees/Grants from Govt. Agencies 450,480
Program Service Fees 137,482
Foundation/Grants 57,461
Interest/Other Revenue 3,287
In-Kind Revenue 121,880
Total 919,693
EXPENSES
Salaries 445,129
Employee Benefits/Payroll Taxes 44,697
Professional Fees 26,515
Supplies 11,731
Facilities Repairs/Maintenance 16,360
All Other Occupancy/Utilities 25,577
Postage/Shipping 3,449
Printing/Publications 6,578
Travel/Transportation 41,566
Conferences/Conventions/Meetings 1,848
Insurance 34,065
Other Operating Expense 17,526
In Kind 121,880

Allowable Depreciation 123,003

Total 919,924
The above unaudited cash basis financial report is based on revenues and
expenses in all agency funds as of December 31, 2009.

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2009 Revenue United Way

Donor
Interest & In-Kind United Way Choice
Other Revenue Allocation 3%
Revenue 13% 9% Agency
0% Fund
Raising
Foundation
5%
and Grants
6% Fees &
Program Grants f rom
Service Govt.
Fees Agencies
15% 49%

2009 Expenses
Management
Insurance In-Kind & Fund
Taxes & 4% 12% Raising
Benefits 2%
5%
Travel Salaries
5% 48%

Supplies
2%
Maitenance Professional Training
& Utilities Depreciation Fees /Conf. Misc.
1% 14% 2% 2%

2009 Expense by Program

Home Health Guardianship Transit
17% 8% 43%

Friendly
Visitor
4%

Access and
Outreach
17% Homemaker
10%

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Units of Service

2009

Program # of # of Units/
People Hours
Transportation 1,024 23,466

Homemaker 87 4,308

Home Health Aide 52 2,466

Health Screening Clinics 49 48

(Does Not include the Health & Welness Expo)

Outreach/Access 2,433 6,715

Guardianship & POA 21 1,950

Friendly Visitor 65 2,247

Respite 3 33

Volunteers 183 3,974

Tax, Legal & Insurance 188 465

Computer Instruction 61 363

Activities 658 2,851

Workshops 171 367

Unduplicated # of Clients 4,256

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We are honored to announce the

2009 Circle of Friends

Boone County Senior Services, Inc. depends on income through
donations from individuals, businesses & organizations for its annual
budget. The agency is pleased to recognize those who make it
possible to provide life sustaining and enriching services to older
adults in Boone County.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing.
However, we apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions.

Platinum Circle
Friends supporting $1000 and up

Dr. & Mrs. Bill Chapman Mr. Reid L. McGlothlin*

Ms. Linda Everett* Mr. & Mrs. John Roberts
Mark & Shelley Lakshmanan* Mr. Donald M. Vaught*
Mr. James McCoy*

Gold Circle
Friends supporting $500 to $999

Anonymous (1) Florence & Monte Juillerat

Anonymous*(2) Ms. Melissa Keeney
Mr. Michael Basore* Ms. Judy K. Marion*
Stanley Byram Trust Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Sawyer*
Ms. Lorraine Cole* Ms. Kathleen P. Teter*
Mr. Gerard Cummings* Mr. & Mrs. Bill Walker
Mr. Fenton Dietz* Boone County Council on Aging
Dr. & Mrs. Nagy Farid* Central Christian Church
Mr. George Gabuzda* First Baptist Church
Ms. Jane Hammock Hoosier Broadcasting Corp
Dr. Russell Hardin

* Contributions through the United Way Donor Designated Fund

or State Employees’ Community Campaign

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Silver Circle
Friends supporting $250 to $499

Anonymous (1) Mr. Glen Larsen*

Anonymous* (2)
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Applegate
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher M.
Atkinson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bevington
Mr. Daniel E. Brock*
Mr. & Mrs. Rolland Crow
Ms. Julia Douglas*
Mr. & Mrs. John Fahrenbach
Mr. Elmer Gilbert*
Mr. & Mrs. David Hamernik
Mr. & Mrs. Winston Jaggers
Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Marrs
Mr. & Mrs. James Mossman
Dr. & Mrs. Kirk Parr
Mr. George Pogas*
Mr. Charles W. Ritz III*
Mr. & Mrs. Omer Salsbery
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Schilling
Mr. Ronald Shockley*
Ms. LaVonne Snoke*
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Spolnik
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Summers
Ms. Pauline S. Thompson*

Bronze Circle
Friends supporting $100 to $249

Anonymous (2) Ms. Pamela P. Erickson*

Anonymous* (8)
Rev. James Allen
Mr. Freddy Argotte
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Avery
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Barnett
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Bennington
Ms. Martha Lee Boice
Mr. David Boucher*
Ms. Suzanne Bramblett
Dr. Terry Brandenburg
Mrs. Mary Lou Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Brua
Mr. Fred Carey
Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Coleman
Mrs. Jody Durham*
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Erskine
Ms. Jessica Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Finch
Mrs. Bonnie Fletcher
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Frandsen
Mr. Larry Greenwalt*
Dr. James L. Haines*
Mrs. Glinda Hammock
Mr. Roger Henry*
Mr. & Mrs. H. Peter Hudson
Dr. Crystal Jones*
Mr. Robert Julius*
Mr. & Mrs. Leo Kemna
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kenyon
Mrs. Mary Herr Lenox

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Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lewis
Mr. Jeffrey McNees*
Mrs. Amanda Meko*
Ms. Rene Miller
Mr. & Mrs. James Nelson
Mr. William E. Parker*
Mr. Errol Perrine*
Mrs. Peggy Purdue*
Mr. Roger Shank*
Mr. Gene Smock*
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Tanselle
Ms. Mary Frances Taylor
Mrs. Shirley Thompson*
Mr. & Mrs. George Tikijian
Ms. Cora Turley
Mr. & Mrs. Max Turley
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Vawter
Mrs. Kimberly Sue Vinciguerra –
Brock*
Ken & Lynn Wakefield*
Mrs. Amy Walker*
Mrs. Marta Williams*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Claude Williams
Elizaville Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church-Lebanon
Geisler Trucking, Inc.
Jaggers Olds-Buick
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Alpha Beta
Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen &
Patterson
Thorntown UMC Women

Copper Circle
Friends supporting $50 to $99

Anonymous (2) Ms. Maria Glenn

Anonymous* (2) Ms. Nancy Gregor*
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Abbott Mrs. Teresa Gross*
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Burkholder Dr. & Mrs. James Haines
Mr. Matthew Busenbarrick* Ms. Karen Halley*
Mrs. Stella Bushong* Mrs. Leora Hutton
Mr. Monty Bushong* Ms. Tabatha Johnson*
Ms. Pamela Carpenter* Ms. Phyllis Kouns
Mrs. Gene Cato Mr. & Mrs. George Kreil
Mr. Jack R. Crane Mr. John Lasley*
Mr. Howard Cundiff* Ms. Bette Maners*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Duff Ms. Rebecca McClure
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dull Mr. Phillip McFerran*
Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Ferguson Ms. Diane M. McGregor*
Mr. Kevin Ferguson* Ms. Anna M. McKinzie
Ms. Alicia Fisher* Mr. & Mrs. Allen Milburn
Ms. Mildred Flanary Ms. Anna L. Miller
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Mr. Kenneth Tassell*
Mr. Carlos Miller*
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Temple
Mr. Kedrick Miller*
Mr. & Mrs. John Tousley
Ms. Nancy Mayo-Miller*
Mrs. Melanie Turner*
Mrs. Carol Neavill-Wright
Mrs. Charlene Vernon
Ms. Karen Neaville
Mr. Oliver Warner
Mrs. Sally Newman*
Mrs. Cathy Wethington*
Ms. Megan Norris*
Mr. Gary Wethington*
Ms. Jaclynne Otterman
Mr. Rick Whiteman
Mr. Walter Pickering
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Williams
Mr. Jack Pittsley*
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wills
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Roberts
Ms. Shirley Woody
Ms. Barbara Russo*
Mr. Tom Wright*
Mrs. Sonya Shoup
Centenary UMC Faith Circle
Mrs. Deborah Shubert*
Zionsville Eyecare
Ms. Doris Smith*
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Smith

Contributor Circle
Friends supporting up to $49

Anonymous* (2) Mrs. Cindy Hickson*

Ms. Hilda Aishe Mr. & Mrs. John M. Hine
Ms. Lora Alexander Mr. Paul R. Hyslop*
Mrs. Karen Barnett* Mrs. Keith Inskeep
Dr. & Mrs. Don Boyer Mr. & Mrs. Carl Kenagy
Mrs. Hilda Blubaugh Mrs. Dorla King*
Mrs. Lois Buntin Ms. Joanna King
Ms. Daphne Cavin Mrs. Karen Lasley*
Dr. & Mrs. Donald L. Cline Mr. & Mrs. Gerald S. Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. James Cluck Mrs. Jeannie Martin*
Mr. & Mrs. George Cox Ms. Betty Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Evans Mr. George R.A. Milne
Ms. Sue Jean Gillan Mr. Harold Mulligan
Ms. Edna Grater Ms. Marcia Nance*
Mr. & Mrs. A.K. Gyger Mrs. Keith Norton
Ms. Debra Heck* Ms. Dana Obenchain*
Ms. Iris Jean Hicks Ms. Shirley O’Neal
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Ms. Mary Beth Pauley Mrs. Jane Strange

Ms. Florence Peery
Ms. Lois Jean Pogue
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Rowe
Ms. Hilda Russell
Mr. Joe Saviano
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Self
Ms. Jeanetta Shaw*
Ms. Eileen Skaggs
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Slaughter
Mrs. Marilyn Small*
Mrs. Mary Jo Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Tallman
Ms. Jill Thomas*
Ms. Jayne Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Walworth
Mr. John F. Witsman
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Alpha Beta As-
sociate
Lebanonette Extension Homemakers
Psi Iota Xi,Gamma Mu
Riner Radio, Inc.
Shepherds Center

A candle loses nothing of its light by lighting another candle.

—James Keller

Line Dancing was started in 2009

with the Russells leading beginners as
well as the more advanced. Cooking
classes by the chef at Homewood and
jewelry making classes added new
opportunities at BCSSI.

Live and work to make a difference, to make things better, even the
smallest things. Give full consideration to the rights and interests of
others. No business is successful, even if it flourishes, in a society
that does not care for or about its people. —Eugene C. Dorsey

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Tribute Gifts
Tribute gifts are an excellent way to honor someone who values Boone
County Senior Services, Inc. and its mission. The gifts help ensure the
continued excellence of the services and programs provided by the
agency. All gifts will be promptly acknowledged with a card sent to
whomever you choose. Please contact the agency at 765-482-5220 or
317-873-8939 or bcssi@booneseniors.org for more information on
additional opportunities in which to give. We gratefully acknowledge
the following tribute gifts during 2009.

Memorial Gifts
In Memory of ...
James Hamke John Lasley
Claude & Katheryn Sparks Shirley Schenkel
Robert Johnson Don & Kay Geisler
Jim & Christina Bush Elizabeth Breedlove
James V. Worley Allan & Judith Adams
Mary J. Worley Ronald & Rita Barber
Ninfa Winkler Betty Burden
Kate & Stephen Koehler Carol S. Hyman
Sue & Chuck Ritz Sybil M. Hopkins
Libby Jones Phyllis Elkins & McQuern cousins
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Obremskey Garry & Paulette Dowden
Sam Herr Ken & Suzie Lovell
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Obremskey Robert & Mary Ellen Miller
Fran Payne Connie & John Klipsch
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Obremskey Lori Dunlap
Nichole Boone
Stephanie Miller
Shirley A. Klingler
Helen Nance
Doyle & Eileen Allen
Denise McLaughlin
Helen Russell
Margaret Wainwright
Nancy & Jim Hendrickson Shirley Schenkel
Jean Jackson Eleanor Ruth Mills
Helen Russell Jean & Rod Rose
Shirley O’Neal Suzanne Vansickle
James Lear Dave Jones
Eva & Robert Lear Jim & Christina Bush

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Beatrice Wiley Hazel Anderson

Judy & Tom Cunningham Deloris Galvin
Jim & Christina Bush Lois & Carl Horlacher
Wilma J. Eriksen Harold & Margery Reeves
V. Helen Hancock Evelyn Pollard
Mary Goldsberry Bonnie Fletcher
Margery & Harold Reeves Molly Van Meter
Matt Wojton Nancy Wethington
Sta Wojton Larry & Carolyn Shepherd
Blair Wojton Diana & Cari Snyder & Family
Fran Hoover Jean Metzger
Phyllis Beaver Teresa Kernodle & Family
Sophie Wojton Anthony & Lana Metzger & Family
Carol Dziki Tom & Brenda Ward & Family
Josephine Hauger Nick & Jodi Metzger & Family
Susie Habel Russell & Carole Hale & Family
Mary Alice McCoskey Jim & Heather Netherton & Family
Jim & Christina Bush Anna Rodgers
Helen Riner Bonnie Fletcher
Dave Jones Mary Jane Alexander
Ann McKinzie Don & Virginia Hussong
Jeanne McGinley M & S Truck Repair & Trailer Service
Dave Jones Boone County Auto
Kathleen & Chuck Cunningham NAPA—Westfield
John D. Isenhour NAPA—Noblesville
Helen R. Snow Everett Allen
Katheryn & Claude Sparks Jerome Wiley
Susie Habel Gene Lewis
Frances Haines Don & Kay Geisler
Mary & Thomas Milberger Virginia Scobee
Gerald McGowan John & Jeri Brown
Zionsville Ladies Euchre Group Marvin Reaves
Geroge & Nancy Tikijian Kathleen & Chuck Cunningham & Family
Olde Dominion Association Mike & Karen Darnall & Family
John & Charlene Roth Jack & Sally Darnall & family
J.D. Warmoth Eileen Sallee
Katheryn & Claude Sparks Suzanne Bramblett
Luella Ford Betty Lovell Touseull
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Miller Suzanne Bramblett

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In Memory of…(continued)
Calvin Minglin Martha Lee Batts
Ivan Minglin Eleanor, Diana & Bob Batts
Berta Kays Shirley Schenkel
Sue & Chuck Ritz

Honor Gifts
In Honor of…
Ann Werry Sue Ritz
Helen Russell Nelson & Nancy Hunter
Murrell Pigg Hank Tallman
Helen Russell Amy & Christopher Konz
Ingrid & Tom Temple Linda & Stephen Isenhower
Jane Hammock Top of the Hill Band
Reflection Staff @ Parkwood Top of the Hill Band members
Melanie Mayes

Doris Halon was a volunteer, a

client and a friend to the
agency. Doris died this year and
bequeathed money for a new
vehicle to serve the aging
population in Boone County.
She was very appreciative of
the services BCSSI provided to
her. Through her generosity, her legacy continues. Cindy
Hickson, Director of Client Services, coordinated her programs.

It is a brief period of life that is granted us by nature, but the

memory of a well-spent life never dies. —Cicero
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Jim Limp was voted the 2009 Gene Bokash was voted 2009
Older Hoosier by Boone County Senior Volunteer by Boone
Council on Aging. Jim was County Council on Aging.
selected to receive the Golden
Hoosier Award by CICOA—
Aging & In-Home Solutions,
Area 8 Agency on Aging. He
was presented with a certificate
from Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman
and Indiana Division of Aging
Director, Faith Laird.

Mary Beth Pauley was named

the 2009 Margaret A. Corson
Distinguished Senior Citizen by
BCSSI.
Agency Partner

It takes a long time to grow

young. It takes self-
discipline, a sense of
humor, and a deep abiding
interest in ideas. It means
counting achievements, not Bonnie Fletcher comforts a
years—reaching forever. home health client during a
—Gwen Frostic visit.

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Building support for the

elderly in Boone County

Boone County Senior Services Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3)

organization which was established to build a permanent
endowment from gifts and bequests so that BCSSI can continue
serving the older adults in our community. Current BCSSI revenue
sources will not grow enough in the coming years to sustain the
current level of services. This loss threatens to deprive many
seniors of the support they need. BCSS Foundation, Inc. is
determined that this growing number of seniors will have the
support and services it needs.
In April, the Foundation hosted the 2nd Annual Legacy Dinner to
raise funds for the Endowment. Over 50 individuals attended and
were treated to a delicious dinner served by Country Garden
Catering. Guests were entertained during the evening with music
provided by Mary Bonner, Joyce Runyan & LeeAnn Biggs.

Financial Report
Cash:
Checking $41,705.63
Savings $81,775.46
Money Market $87,068.57
Investments:
Certificates of Deposit $499,321.00
Mutual Funds & Stocks $181,711.47
Total Assets $891,562.13

By working together, pooling our resources and building on our

strengths, we can accomplish great things. —Ronald Reagan

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2009 BCSS Foundation Donors

Humanitarian Philanthropists
$25,000 and above $10,000—$24,999

Wayne L. Smith Estate Alan Hutchinson Estate

Associate
$1,000—$2,499

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Runyan

Contributors
$250—$999

Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Beesley
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bohannon
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bush
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Caltrider
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Eaton
Mr. & Mrs. David Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. John Gillan
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Koehler
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald McGowan
Mrs. Karen Niemeyer
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Ritz
Mr. & Mrs. Russ Roberts
Mr. Russell Swisher
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Temple

Supporters
Up to $249

Mr. & Mrs. George Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Don Barnett
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bartlett
Mr. & Mrs. William Crane
Mr. & Mrs. John Dotas
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Frandsen
Dr. Patricia Hughes
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Keck
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Messenger
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Mr. & Mrs. Pete Obremskey
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Schilling
Mr. & Mrs. John Shoup
Dr. & Mrs. Don Spees
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Tharp
Mrs. Helen Tjomsland
Mr. & Mrs. Meredith Turley
Mr. & Mrs. David Truitt
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Welty
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2009 BCSS Foundation

Board of Directors

President: Gene Smock

Vice President: Sam Oats
Secretary: Nancy Beesley
Treasurer: John Lasley
The Legacy Dinner entertainment
Agency Board Liaison: was provided by the mother-
Karen Niemeyer daughter team of LeeAnn Biggs &
Members:
John Gillan
Rich Klopp
Jim Messenger
Karen Niemeyer
Ed Runyan
Steve Furste & Emmadell Sturgis
shared their stories about the help
received for their parent(s) from
the agency.

Mary Bonner played the President Circle Members and

harp during the 2nd Annual their guests were invited to attend
Legacy Dinner. the “Symphony at Sunset” in Abner
Longley Park, Lebanon.

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we

must do. —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Walkway of Tribute
Boone County Senior Services, Inc.
has installed Phase 1 of a
permanent walkway in front of the
agency and around the flag pole.
Bricks are still available for
purchase to honor an individual,
family or business. The cost is $32
and may be inscribed on 2 lines
with a maximum of 13 characters
per line. The next phase will be installed in May 2010.
Send in your order form below or contact us at 765-482-5220
or 317-873-8939.
The 2 benches were purchased to honor Margot Corson, 1 st
Executive Director, and Sue Ritz, current Executive Director, by
their respective families.

BCSSI Brick Campaign Order Form

Please mail this form and payment to:
Boone County Senior Services, Inc.
515 CrownPointe Dr, Lebanon, IN 46052
Your Name:
Street Address:
City, Street, Zip:
Phone:
Send acknowledgement to:
Name:
Street Address:
City, Street, Zip:
The brick should be engraved with the following: (please print)
Line one:
Line two:

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Isn’t it a wonderful thing that

we’re all different?
Each of us has strengths and skills
to share, and when we link our
individual strengths together,
we’re invincible.
Can’t imagine us without
You!

For more information contact:

Boone County Senior Services, Inc.

515 CrownPointe Drive
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-5220 317-873-8939
bcssi@booneseniors.org
www.booneseniors.org

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