Guidebook for Volunteer Services (2) - JIRDC Home

Guidebook
A guide for homes and departments for
accessing the resources of the Volunteer
Services Department.

Introduction
In this guidebook you will find the answers to frequently asked questions about utilizing the services
and programs offered by the Volunteer Services Department at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center.
Some information contained in this document you will already know well. Other information may
be new.
We hope this document will be of help to you. Here are a few general “rules of thumb” that may be of
help to you:
• Each home on campus has a member of the Volunteer Services staff assigned as a primary contact.
This is the person you should call for any needs or requests. If this person is unavailable, or unable
to help, another member of the staff will assist.
• Blair Ellis Lynn Doll Paige Pitts
Mulberry Ash Senior Corps Programs:
Poplar Willow Foster Grandparent
Maple Cedar View Senior Companion
Evergreen Pine
South Cedar Mimosa
Hemlock
Spruce
Birch
Elm
• In general, requests to the Volunteer Services Department should be made by the department manager,
home coordinator or social worker.
• Volunteer Services is always open to new ideas. Please call us with your ideas and we’ll try to help.
Table of Contents
Page Item
Internal Activities
4 Requests for Resident Monetary Assistance
4 Pandora’s Box
4 Requests for Monetary Assistance for
Projects
5 Donations
Resident Support/Volunteers
7 Sponsorship
8 Volunteen Program
9 Individual Volunteers
10 Senior Corps Volunteers
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Resident Support/Others
11 Students and Interns
12 Hilltop Parents and Friends Association Fund
Raisers
Special Events
13 ArtFest
14 Christmas Parade
16 Gold Wing Road Riders Christmas Party
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Requests for Resident Monetary Assistance
Monetary assistance for residents with limited account balances is provided when other sources of support
are not available. The Volunteer Services Department will try to meet the needs of residents by
offering items from Pandora’s Box, contacting sponsors for additional support, or transferring from the
donated money in the Joy Fund.
If you have a resident in need of additional funds the home coordinator or social worker should contact
the Volunteer Services Department staff member assigned to your home. A determination of need will
be made between that person and the staff member. Money is transferred directly to the resident’s account.
In general, monetary assistance is not provided to fund resident vacations.
Money for clothing assistance is provided by the Business Office for indigent residents. In unusual circumstances
additional support may be available from Volunteer Services, but the Business Office
should be contacted first. Likewise, requests for therapeutic devices should first be requested through
other sources before seeking assistance through Volunteer Services.
Transfer of funds is most often requested at Christmas time, but requests at other times will be considered.
A $20 transfer is currently available for residents with limited account balances at the time of
their birthdays. This must be requested by the home if needed.
The ability to assist residents in these ways is contingent on the availability of funds.
Pandora’s Box
Pandora’s Box, located at the corner of the second entrance to the Center, is a depository for items donated
by the community for resident use.
Items available generally include new and gently worn clothing, toiletries, toys and games. We will
occasionally receive items of general interest to the homes such as DVD players or other larger items.
Pandora’s Box items are available to all residents. Home coordinators are asked to use judgment in requesting
items for those with substantial account balances.
To access Pandora's Box the home coordinator or social worker should contact the Volunteer Services
Coordinator assigned to the home. Any member of the staff may come to select items.
Requests for Monetary Assistance for Projects
A limited amount of funding is available to provide assistance for campus or area-wide activities. Department
managers should contact the Volunteer Services Department to determine if funds can be
made available for the proposed project or event. Traditional sources of funding (if any) should be pursued
prior to contacting Volunteer Services.
The ability to assist departments in these ways is contingent on the availability of funds.
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Donations
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center encourages and accepts donations from individuals
and groups for the purpose of supporting the activities and events of the Center and individual needs of
residents. These donations are receipted through the Cashier’s Office in accordance with Center policy
and practice. Withdrawal procedures from resident accounts are detailed in Policy # 1.2.6. Withdrawals
from the Volunteer Services account (6701) must be approved by Volunteer Services staff.
Pre-Donation
All staff involved with advising, receiving or directing general donations should be educated and aware
of donation options available. Currently, these are:
• Donation to J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Volunteer Services account (6701), also
called the Joy Fund. These funds are designated for the benefit of the residents. In addition to the
general Volunteer Services account, sub-accounts are set up for each JIRDC home or department
receiving designated contribution.
• Donations to J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center designated for individual resident accounts
(0801).
• Donations to the Enola Group home incentive funds. These funds are designated for the use of staff
and residents for activities and other purposes. These funds may be directed to specific homes.
• Donations to the Enola Group for memorials are placed in the Covenant Center (chapel) fund,
unless donor specifies another purpose.
Questions that arise when advising a potential donor on donation options should be directed to the Volunteer
Services Director at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center or to the Executive Director of the
Enola Group.
Donations to the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center and the Enola Group are tax deductible.
Donation
All monetary donations coming in to the Center via mail or third party will be routed to the Volunteer
Services office. Volunteer Services staff will record all donations in their donations database, generating
a receipt as well as an acknowledgement on behalf of the resident/department or home.
• All monies are taken to the Cashier’s Office for deposit, along with an Allocated Funds Report indicating
donation amount, account and account number in which the monies are to be deposited.
• Cashier receipts the donation and deposits it into the appropriate account.
• Original receipt is given to Volunteer Services Department by Cashier.
• Thank you letters are generated, signed by appropriate Volunteer Services staff and mailed to the
donor. If requested by the donor or deemed advisable, the donor is added to the Volunteer Services
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(VS) Center Stage Mailing List.
• All cash donations delivered by the donor should go directly to the Cashier, who then notifies Volunteer
Services of this deposit.
• Cashier will receipt the donation and deposit in the indicated account. Cashier will call and/or fax a
copy of the receipt to Volunteer Services. This contribution is recorded in the donation data base
and an acknowledgement is sent.
• If any individual other than Volunteer Services staff, write a thank you note this should be noted in
an email to Volunteer.Services@jirdc.org or by calling 433-2614. This is to assure the donor does
get credit for the donation but does not receive multiple acknowledgements.
All in-kind donations (donations of goods or services) should be routed through the Volunteer Services
Department whenever possible. These include sponsor gifts that come directly to the resident whether
delivered by the sponsor, U.S. mail or another method.
• When in-kind donations are made directly to a home or department it is the responsibility of the
home or department to notify the Volunteer Services Department (at the time of the donation) of
the gift, the donor and the donor address, as well as the estimated value of the donation. Notification
may be made in writing via e-mail or campus mail. A “Record of Donation” form can be found
on the Volunteer Service web page under the “Forms” button.
• If an individual other than Volunteer Services staff will write thank you note this should be noted
on information sent to Volunteer Services, otherwise, appropriate Volunteer Services staff will
write a thank you note to the donor.
Withdrawal of Donated Funds from Volunteer Services Account
Homes or departments wishing to access funds from the 6701 account (Joy Fund) must request authorization
from the Volunteer Services Department.
• For amounts of $100 or less the Volunteer Services Coordinator or Volunteer Services Director can
authorize the withdrawal. For amounts over $100 the Volunteer Services Director must authorize
the withdrawal.
• Purchase order requests must be appropriately signed by the home staff, then authorized by the appropriate
Volunteer Services staff member as above. Home will then take P.O. request to Purchasing
Department.
• Requests for transfer of funds to resident accounts may be made by email to the appropriate Volunteer
Services staff member. The staff member will forward the email to the Budget Office, including
authorization. Remember to password protect document attachments that give residents’ full
names.
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Sponsorship
Groups and individuals are always needed to sponsor residents at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental
Center. Anyone interested in the sponsorship program should contact the Volunteer Services Office.
Sponsors are asked to make an initial and annual donation of $24.00 or more. This is deposited directly
into the resident’s account.
Prior to assignment the resident’s guardian must sign an Authorization to Disclose Health Information
document. This is usually completed by the social worker with a copy being placed in the individual’s
home record, a copy going to Volunteer Services Department and the original being sent to Resident
Records.
The Volunteer Services Department will supply the sponsor with background information on the resident,
including his or her name, clothing sizes and particular needs. The sponsor is instructed to keep
confidential all information received about residents (including the resident's last name).
Sponsors are encouraged to remember their residents on birthdays and other special occasions with
cards, gifts, visits, or parties. Sponsors are also encouraged to participate in Christmas for the residents
by sending gifts or providing money for Christmas purchases.
Visits and parties may be arranged by sponsors. Sponsors have been instructed to contact the Volunteer
Services Department to set up these activities, but often will contact the home directly. All visits and
parties should be supervised by a Volunteer Services staff member and/or a home staff member. Home
staff should contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator in advance if the coordinator is needed to help
facilitate the sponsor visit.
Photographs of residents cannot be taken by the sponsor unless prior authorization is received from the
resident's parent or guardian.
Sponsors are instructed that all letters, cards, or gifts sent through the mail should be addressed to Volunteer
Services so that the donation can be properly recorded before being delivered to the resident. If a
gift or card comes directly to the home the staff member receiving the gift should notify Volunteer Services
via email or campus mail.
The Volunteer Services Department should be notified as soon as possible if there are any problems or
questions. The Volunteer Services Coordinator responsible for each area will provide a list of current
sponsor matches to home coordinators or social workers upon request.
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Volunteen Program
The Volunteen Program was created in 1964 to provide young people a summer service- learning experience
in the human service field.
Youth that are accepted into the program can participate as direct care or indirect care Volunteens. A
direct care Volunteen will work directly with the residents. An indirect Volunteen will generally work
as an office assistant. Young people interested in participating in the program must be at least 12 years
old and/or rising seventh graders.
The program begins in June and lasts for eight weeks. An email request is generally sent in the
Spring of each year asking homes and departments to participate by hosting one or more Volunteens.
The Volunteer Coordinator responsible for the Volunteen Program will work with each area to determine
appropriate placement and schedule for the assigned teens.
Supervisors of each Volunteen will receive a supervisor’s handbook that outlines the policies and procedures
for this program. Each youth, upon acceptance, will participate in a mandatory orientation that
will inform him or her of responsibilities and teach the necessary skills to perform assigned tasks.
With any questions or comments concerning this program, please contact the Volunteen Coordinator at
433-2614.
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Individual Volunteers
Managers are responsible for insuring that all volunteer activities are effectively administered by planning
for volunteer involvement, assigning appropriate supervision, and insuring that volunteer accomplishments
are communicated to the Volunteer Services Department.
It is the responsibility of the Volunteer Services Department staff to insure that volunteers receive appropriate
screening and orientation. It is the responsibility of the supervisor and manager to assure that
volunteers receive adequate training for specific tasks. Volunteers who are unable to adequately perform
assigned tasks despite appropriate supervision and training or who do not adhere to goals, policies
and procedures of the Center should be referred to the Volunteer Services Department for further orientation,
reassignment or dismissal.
Volunteers’ rights include:
• Meaningful assignments
• Appropriate orientation and training
• Regular communication with staff
• Recognition of service
Volunteers’ responsibilities include:
• Knowing and following rules regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation of residents
• Respecting resident privacy
• Following the schedule that has been negotiated
• Receiving and following directions from assigned supervisor
• Updating training to meet continuing and upgraded needs of assignment
• Respecting residents’ rights as defined by JIRDC (listed in all homes and included in volunteer
packet)
Timesheets are to be submitted on a monthly basis by volunteers. The volunteers are responsible for
completion and timely submission of these records. Blank timesheets are available on the Volunteer
Services Department’s web page by clicking on the “Forms” button.
The Volunteer Services Department maintains a resident priority list for volunteer involvement. Contact
your Volunteer Services Coordinator to check on a resident’s status on the list. Unfortunately, there
are not enough one-to-one volunteers to fill all requests.
Anyone wishing to apply to be a volunteer will:
1. Submit an application to the Volunteer Services Department (available on the Volunteer Services
web page in the Forms section).
2. Be screened through reference checks and/or criminal background checks, as appropriate.
3. Be interviewed by a member of the Volunteer Services staff to determine if an appropriate placement
is available. Assignment will follow, with the consent of the home or department manager.
4. Be provided with appropriate general orientation, and orientation to the placement site.
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Senior Corps Volunteers
Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers provide support to individuals both on campus
and in outreach stations. Foster Grandparents serve in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba and
McDowell Counties. Senior Companions serve in Burke and Caldwell Counties.
Volunteers in both programs must meet the following guidelines to be enrolled:
• Must be 55 years of age or older and determined by a physical examination to be capable of serving
children with exceptional or special needs, or senior adults, without detriment to him- or herself or
the people served, and be willing to accept supervision as required.
• Have an acceptable response to required reference/criminal background checks.
• In order to receive a stipend the volunteer must meet legislatively set income guidelines.
• Once enrolled, a Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion shall remain eligible to serve and receive
a stipend as long as their total income does not exceed prescribed Corporation for National
and Community Service income eligibility by more than 20%.
• Over-income persons may be enrolled as non-stipend volunteers and may serve 20 hours a week.
• Senior Corps volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from their service sites.
Benefits for Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions:
• Stipend of $2.65/hour
• Transportation reimbursement
• Meals when at site serving congregate meals
• Physical/TB test provided annually at JIRDC
• Accident insurance while in service
• Recognition
• Training
Service Areas for Foster Grandparents:
• J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (New assignments only to those who have been served in
the past or who are age 21 or younger.)
• Preschools
• Public Schools
Service Areas for Senior Companions:
• J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (Primarily for senior adult residents.)
• Home care assignments
To apply to be a Senior Corps Volunteer:
Contact the Senior Corps office (438-6546) to receive an application form and make an appointment
for an initial interview. All interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria stated above are welcome.
To apply for a Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion for a resident:
Check with your assigned volunteer coordinator to be sure your resident is on the priority list for Senior
Corps Service. All Foster Grandparents and Senior Companion Supervisors are responsible for supervision
and evaluation of service volunteers. Assistance from Senior Corps staff is available as needed.
As stated above, only residents who have previously received Foster Grandparent care qualify for
FGP care, or those residents under the age of 21 years. Senior Companions primarily serve senior
adult residents. All senior adult residents are eligible.
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Students and Interns
Students and interns are welcomed at the Center, as a way to increase the competencies of professionals
working in the field of developmental disabilities. The Center also looks for ways to develop individuals
who may become potential employees, providing the highest quality of care for persons associated
with the agency.
Steps to Becoming an Intern:
1. Contact appropriate department head at JIRDC within internship interest area.
2. Negotiate guidelines concerning an internship.
3. Complete and return a “Service Learning-Intern Application” through the Volunteer Services
Department. It is suggested that the application be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the
desired start date to insure that the entire application process is complete by that time.
4. Interns are required to have current TB test results. Special circumstances will be evaluated on
a case by case basis.
5. Intern will be provided with an “Intern/Student” ID badge through the Business Office.
6. Internship hours should be recorded on a “Volunteer Services Time Sheet” and submitted to
Volunteer Services Department at the end of each month. A copy of a college or university’s
intern time record will be accepted in lieu of the Center’s form.
Senior Project Participants:
1. Contact appropriate employee at JIRDC within area of interest.
2. Negotiate guidelines concerning the senior project.
3. Complete and return a “Service Learning-Intern Application” through the Volunteer Services
Department.
4. Depending on the amount of time that will be spent on campus and the activity to be performed,
a student may or may not be required to have a TB test. Each situation will be evaluated on a
case by case basis.
5. The student’s mentor will be assigned as a supervisor during the senior project period.
6. Student will be issued an ID badge through the Business Office.
7. Volunteer hours are to be recorded on a “Volunteer Services Time Sheet” and submitted to Volunteer
Services Department at the end of each month
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Hilltop Parents and Friends Association Fundraisers
The Hilltop Parents and Friends Association is a group of family and friends of residents from the
Summit area at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The association was incorporated in 1978.
They meet periodically to plan events and work in cooperation with the staff to enhance the lives of
their loved ones. They are a separate entity from the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The
Summit Social Work Staff is the liaison to help support the association’s needs.
The association has several fundraisers each year. The major fundraiser is an extensive Yard Sale that
is usually held in April or May. The other fundraiser occurs during the Christmas season when one of
the mothers of a Summit Resident makes a quilt. Staff from the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
sells tickets across campus and family members also sell tickets in the community to raffle the quilt.
The association uses the monies raised from the fundraisers for special resident needs and a Summit
Christmas Party. At the Christmas Party, the winner of the quilt is announced and other items are also
auctioned to raise additional funds.
In regards to the Yard Sale, the Summit Social Work and Volunteer Services Staff assist the association
in coordinating the event. Staff from the entire J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is encouraged
to either donate or purchase items at the Yard Sale.
Details of the Yard Sale are as follows:
• The Summit Social Work and Volunteer Services Staff assists in coordinating the Annual Yard
Sale Fundraiser event for the Hilltop Parents and Friends Association.
• All monies collected are managed by the Hilltop Parents and Friends Association and are used
to provide special resident needs and a Summit Christmas Party.
• The Yard Sale is usually held over a three-day period during the week. The first day is a staff
pre-sale and is not open to the public. The last two days are open to everyone.
• All donations given to the association for the Yard Sale are tax-deductible.
• The Yard Sale is an event that is conducted with the cooperation of both the J. Iverson Riddle
Developmental Center and the Hilltop Parents and Friends Association.
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ArtFest
ArtFest is an annual competition sponsored by the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs of North
Carolina and is usually held in February and March.
The Volunteer Services Department, along with the Creative Therapy and Vocational Enrichment Departments,
coordinates the collection of arts and crafts to be entered into the General Federation of
Woman’s Clubs of NC ArtFest competitions. These competitions contain visual art pieces along with
various crafts created by youth and adults from public schools, special education schools and North
Carolina State facilities for developmentally disabled individuals. The winners from the Woman’s
Club District levels in February will proceed to compete again with all of the NC Districts in the State
Competition that is held in March.
After the competitions have been completed, there is an awards ceremony and reception hosted by
Creative Therapy, Vocational Enrichment and Volunteer Services. The ceremony is usually held at the
Center and all of the participants and their families, the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs of NC
sponsors and J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center employees are invited. The art is displayed and
awards are presented to each of the participants at the reception.
Preparations and details for ArtFest are outlined below:
• Preparations and collection of Visual Art and Craft pieces for ArtFest begin the last week of
December. Contact is made to Volunteer Services if there is a piece of resident’s artwork a
staff member would like to have submitted. The artwork needs to have been created within the
previous 12 months.
• Woman’s Club members who want to sponsor ArtFest entries call in January and make this request
on behalf of their club.
• Each club will have 6 pieces of arts/crafts. They will have 3 pieces of visual arts and 3 crafts.
Each grouping will be labeled into 3 categories consisting of Life, Liberty and Happiness. In
other words, each club will have one visual art in the category for Life, one for Liberty and one
for Happiness. The same ensemble is required for the craft grouping.
• Creative Therapy coordinates the visual arts, mattes them and assigns titles.
• Vocational Enrichment coordinates the crafts.
• Volunteer Services collects the arts and crafts from Creative Therapy, Vocational Enrichment
and South Mountain Crafts.
• In order to use the participant’s full name on the entry forms, verbal and written consent is required
due to HIPAA regulations. The consent is obtained by the participant’s social worker
and communicated to Volunteer Services.
• After consent is granted, the art is released to the General Federation of Woman’s Club’s Chair
who is responsible for securing the items and delivering them to the competitions.
• Volunteer Services assists with any needs and attends the competitions if possible.
• Creative Therapy usually frames the visual art pieces that win in the district competitions before
proceeding to the state competition for a better presentation.
• The awards ceremony and reception is normally held in April or May on the Center’s Campus
and is coordinated by Creative Therapy, Vocational Enrichment, and Volunteer Services.
• The arts and crafts are displayed at the ceremony and it is usually held in the evening so it is
easier for everyone to attend.
• Each participant is presented a certificate and monetary award that is provided by the General
Federation of Woman’s Clubs of NC Chair and Volunteer Services.
• All of the art and craft pieces are given back to the participants after the ceremony.
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Christmas Parade
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center’s annual Christmas Parade is held the first Thursday after
Thanksgiving. Volunteer Services coordinates the parade along with a committee that consists of representatives
from several JIRDC Departments. The committee also contains members from Broughton
Police, Morganton Department of Public Safety, REACT, Burke County Sheriffs Department and NC
State Highway Patrol who assist with traffic and security issues. The committee begins meeting in
September, but Volunteer Services plans for the parade all year. Volunteer Services will decide on an
inclement weather date according to other Center activities when the calendar is planned at the beginning
of the year.
A parade theme is decided upon either by the committee or other Center employees and all plans are
centered around the theme. There are usually well over 100 entries divided into categories including
floats, marching bands, large vehicles, small vehicles and walking units. The parade has a Grand Marshall
that is chosen by Volunteer Services and approved by the Director’s Office.
The marching band entries are from the local high schools. Freedom, East Burke, Patton and Draughn
High Schools are the Burke County Schools. The Grand Band winner from the previous year will be
the lead band in the parade. The previous year’s lead band will move to the back, immediately preceding
Santa.
A parade announcement inviting Center employees to attend and participate is coordinated and sent out
by Volunteer Services. Also, Volunteer Services coordinates the public announcement inviting the
community to attend or participate. The parade has a vast number of participants from both the Center
and public organizations from all surrounding counties. There is everything from fire trucks to homecoming
queens. Also, mascots from local sport teams participate in the event. The parade line begins
on the road below the Ash Home and proceeds around the perimeter of the Center campus, ending at
the chapel/gym drive.
Floats in the parade are either designed and created from within the Center or brought in from the community.
Volunteer Services provides a small amount of money to each Center float participant to assist
with decoration supplies. This money can be obtained at the Cashier’s Desk in the Administration
Building after notification from Volunteer Services that it is available.
There are several awards available for the parade participants to win. A judge committee consisting of
citizens from the community selects the winning entries. The judges meet and score the entries based
on specific criteria before the parade begins and the winners are announced during the parade as they
pass by the podium in front of the Administration Building. The winners also receive prize money that
is awarded by Volunteer Services. The prize money is available at the Cashier’s Desk after notification
from Volunteer Services.
The parade is a very special day for everyone at the Center and almost everyone participates in some
way. It is truly a highlight of the Christmas season for both the residents and community. Several
thousand people attend the event and along with the Christmas lights, it is the largest event of the year.
It is a wonderful occasion that brings the Center and community together like no other annual event.
Preparations and details regarding the Christmas Parade are as follows:
• The parade date will be the first Thursday after Thanksgiving and Volunteer Services will de-
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cide the inclement weather date.
• There will be a parade announcement of the theme, date of the parade, and award specifications
sent out to all Center employees by Volunteer Services. Entry forms are sent to all homes and
departments in October.
• In October, Volunteer Services will also mail out the public announcement and invitations to
attend or participate in the parade.
• Categories include: Band, Float, Horses, Large Vehicle, Small Vehicle, Walking Unit, and
Other (must specify).
• The deadline for the entry form will usually be the first or second week in November.
• If duplicate float entry plans have been received, Volunteer Services may ask the representative
of the most recent form received to change their entry. This will avoid duplication and give
each entry a better chance of winning an award.
• Volunteer Services monitors all entries and has the right to deny an entry if it is inappropriate.
• The entry confirmations will be mailed out after the deadline.
• The confirmations will contain information regarding parade day, a map, set up time, set up location
and safety requirements.
• There will be a headquarters tent set up on the perimeter road near the Director’s Office on parade
day to assist with all set ups and questions.
• Throwing candy is absolutely prohibited. All candies must be individually wrapped and
handed to spectators. This is a safety rule put in place to protect residents, parade participants,
and spectators who may dart into the road to pick up candy.
• Broughton Police, Morganton Department of Public Safety, REACT, Burke County Sheriffs
Department and NC State Highway Patrol handle the traffic flow coming in and out of the Center.
• Any questions, concerns, or ideas regarding the parade are welcomed throughout the year,
please do not hesitate to contact Volunteer Services.
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Gold Wing Road Riders Christmas Party
The Gold Wing Road Riders is an association of motorcycle riders that have been holding a Christmas
banquet at this Center since 1993. Their main purpose for holding this banquet is to support our residents
by bringing gifts and donations that last year round.
The party is generally held in the gym on the first Saturday in December. The Gold Wing Association
usually will invite one resident and staff member from each home to join them in this event. The determination
of the resident and staff member to participate will be at the discretion of each home coordinator
following notification of this event by Volunteer Services. (Please note, this is one resident from
each home, not each side or each apartment.)
The event begins for residents at 11:00 when the Gold Wing members hold a parade of motorcycles
around campus for all residents to enjoy. The 15 residents and 15 staff who have been selected by
homes then proceed to the gym where lunch is provided, a short program is given, and gifts are distributed
to all residents in attendance. The party usually ends about 1:30.
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