ABILITIES GUILD

 
The Abilities Guild was founded in 1980 with a mission to:

Serve as ambassadors broaden the base of community awareness of the availabilities and function of the Abilities Foundation; Support the Abilities Foundation in its fund raising events and campaign efforts, and to; Serve in any other capacity deemed advisable in assisting the Abilities Foundation to work on behalf of people with disabilities

We now are a volunteer organization consisting of more than one-hundred men and women actively supporting the Abilities Foundation and its work benefiting people with disabilities. Guild members routinely serve as volunteers for the Foundation's events in the Tampa Bay area, including the annual Abilities Wine Tasting and monthly wine dinners. Last year, that amounted to more than 6,000 hours.

In Last year we contributed $41,000 to the Foundation’s general fund. Since our inception, we have contributed more than $2 million to the Foundation. In the current year we hope to raise an equal amount. In addition, we are raising funds for down payments for affordable accessible housing for people with disabilities.

Schedule of Events

April 9    Buffett Meets Sinatra
Dress in either Tommy Bahama or After Six to enjoy the live music made popular by these two crooners

April 20    A Day at the Races
A fun afternoon at Tampa Bay Downs

Abilities Guild 2008 Canadian Cruise

Abilities Guild Board of Directors

Executive Committee

President                            Bill DeMambro
1st Vice President                Pat Brant
2nd Vice President               Al Tower
Treasurer                           Roger Ormerod
Assistant Treasurer             Dave Gauler
Recording Secretary            Sherrie Morton Tetrick
Corresponding Secretary     Barbara Hoskinson
Immediate Past President    Bill Hollingsworth

Standing Committee Chairs

Historian                           Marie Kotsch 
Hospitality                         Sandy Russell and Margaret Morris
Membership                      Gloria Hollisgsworth
Newsletter                         Jackie Ormerod
Publicity                            Marie Gage
Telephone/E-mail               Nan Tower
Volunteers                         Dolores Wallace
Yearbook                           Sherrie Morton-Tetrick

Board Members at Large

Toni Alexander
Roberta Christenson
Virginia Ingersoll
Dr. Ali Keskiner
Charlie Mason
Kitty Robinson
Dorie Sampson
Roger Snow
Anita Solar

Membership Application

ABILITES GUILD
2735 Whitney Road
Clearwater, FL 33760-1610
Supporting the Abilities Foundation Since 1980

Abilities Guild Purpose

Our purpose is to serve as ambassadors to broaden the base of community awareness of the availability and function of the Abilities Foundation; to support the Abilities Foundation in fundraising events and capital campaign efforts; and to serve in any other capacity deemed advisable in assisting the Foundation’s work on behalf of people with disabilities.

Foundation Goals and Objectives

Support affordable, accessible housing initiatives for people with disabilities in integrated settings

Provide grants to people with disabilities to meet emergency health, independent living, and employment related needs

Create awareness about issues facing people with disabilities and advocate for them using the media, educational opportunities, special events, and communication

Provide grants to nonprofits for projects and programs that advance the Foundation’s vision and mission

Vision Statement

To insure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to participate with dignity in everything that community life has to offer.

Mission Statement

To support the needs of people with disabilities through gainful employment, independent living, affordable housing, higher education, recreation/cultural resources, health, and assessable marketplaces.  

YES! I want to be a part of a great team and join the Guild

I want to join the Guild, pay dues, and participate in its activities. Guild members are asked to participate actively and financially in all Guild projects. Annual dues of $30 are due in May. Clip and mail this along with a check payable to the Abilities Guild and mail to David Gauler, 3257 Tanglewood Trail, Palm Harbor, FL 34685, 727-784-8584. Thank you!

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