Elwyn California hosts 2010 NISH National Training & Achievement Conference

At the 2009 NISH conference in Atlanta, Elwyn California was personally invited to be the Host CRP for 2010 Training and Achievement Conference in Anaheim, CA.  NISH announced in February 2010 that as host CRP, Elwyn California will manage all facets of the conference (usually shared with another CRP).   Elwyn California staff  immediately began the detailed preparations for operating a Conference Information Desk for three days, session electronic scanning for 2 days, and serving as hub and coordinator for all NISH conference materials. The latter also included stuffing goody bags and providing material handlers for 6 days.   Each of these individually is quite a project.

To effectively provide services for the Information Desk, we determined that offering visitors 2 computers and a printer was essential. Not only would travel and tourist information be instantly available, but restaurant menus, maps, and points of interests as well.  Elwyn California staff worked shifts Monday through Wednesday to man the information desk. A digital picture frame constantly displayed Elwyn California Ability One sites. Marketing materials and giveaways were available. It was a win-win as Elwyn was highly profiled amongst the industry VIPs, NISH staff & Board members, government & NPA attendees; as a bonus even staff from various Elwyn departments learned new things about contract sites.
The most rewarding part of serving as host CRP is the meaningful opportunities provided to 17 of our clients who worked as session scanners at the conference. They glowed with pride and provided perfect hospitality to the large crowd. This was a unique and new experience for every individual, all wearing their bright blue Elwyn logo shirts. Although prepped and trained with descriptions of this large and unique conference, most were surprised by the bustle of activity with 1300 visitors, but they loved all of it! The meals and snack times were also a favorite! Our staff support team oversaw all of these activities from 6:30am through 5pm. Several Material handlers worked closely with NISH staff over the prior weekend and then each day throughout the week. Joy Medina had a great time in this role: “I really liked the scanning. It was very nice”. Tammy Barker added: “I really liked it there.  I’d like to have a job working there. The people were so nice. It was fun”.

Another highlight for Elwyn California during this year’s conference was the presentation of the NCWC Management Excellence Award for the Pacific West Region to Cheryl Westley, Elwyn California’s Director of Business Development.  This level of recognition of Cheryl’s commitment to Elwyn, the Ability One Program, and employment for people with disabilities is well deserved.

Those attending the conference sessions were impressed! In a personal note to Joan McKinney, Elwyn California’s Executive Director, Bob Chamberlain, NISH President & CEO said: “I was so impressed with your staff.  They were so attentive and determined to do a good job at whatever assignment they had. Please pass on my thanks and a “well done” to everyone”.  And what a great experience this was for Elwyn California Contract team members attending their first NISH conference. Everyone made the most of the experience with educational sessions, regional breakfasts and lunches, networking, and the always heartfelt Award Banquet. In the words of one NISH staffer, “Elwyn is everywhere!” and that’s a great thing.











 

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Buy tickets for the Orange County Flyers and 50% of the proceeds will benefit Elwyn California. Elwyn California Night is July 31st when the Orange County Flyers take on the Edmonton Capitals.
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Spring 2010 Newsletter

Elwyn to Host NISH Conference
Elwyn California is the official host for NISH’s 2010 Annual Training & Achievement Conference in Anaheim May 24-26.

“The NISH National Conference attracts over 1,300 people each year and NISH needs to be able to count on our local sponsors to assist with the vast array of materials and supplies that NISH ships out in advance in support of this event. We know we can rely on Elwyn to do the same outstanding and on-time work they do for all of their customers….thanks Elwyn!” David P Dubinsky, Executive Director, Pacific West Region
 

Elwyn California joins Ralphs Community Contribution Program. Read below for more information. Elwyn CA's NPO number is 92101

To use the Ralphs Community Contribution Program:

• Simply encourage your members to register online at www.ralphs.com
• Be sure to have your Ralphs REWARDS card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up.
• If a member does not yet have a Ralphs REWARDS card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Ralphs.
• Click on Sign In/Register
• Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
• Sign up for a Ralphs Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, enter your card number and personal information, agreeing to the terms and conditions then 'Complete Registration'.
• You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
• Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
• Click on Edit Community Contribution information and input your 5 digit NPO number shown above, click search, select your organization and save changes. 
• Now, view your profile including your organization participation.
• REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s).
• Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-660-9003 to get your REWARDS card number.
• Members must swipe their registered Ralphs REWARDS card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Ralphs REWARDS card when shopping for each purchase to count.

Elwyn California Winter 2010 Newsletter

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Elwyn California Joins Facebook
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Elwyn is starting an Online Thrift Store
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Elwyn in the News

Nonprofits build winning workplaces
December 08, 2009
By Jan Norman The Orange County Register
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/employees-222838-people-school.html

Elwyn California was named one of Orange County’s Top Work Places for 2009 by the Orange County Register.  This honor is earned based on information learned via confidential survey of employees.  Our employees were asked to respond to 21 statements about their experiences in the workplace.   The statements were grouped into categories:  Direction, Execution, Managers, Career, Conditions, and Pay & Benefits.  We are so honored that our employee’s input resulted in this recognition.

New Elwyn Fundraiser
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2008-2009 Annual Report Available
The 2008-2009 Annual Report is complete and available online in PDF format. If you would like to have a hard copy mailed to you, please contact Elwyn at 714-557-6313.

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