Notable Nominees: Emmalee Thoreson (DSP Minot),  Meredith Pfennig (MSLA Minot), Sara Wheeler ( Minot ICF) New Module Certifications: Chelsy Morin (Rolla ICF), Alicia Gordon (Minot ICF)

Exemplifying the Kalix Mission Mason Schmidt, 1101 Arrangements were made for three volunteers to work with the tenants at 1101 for two hours putting up decorations.  Mason subtly modeled appropriate interactions with people, keeping the conversation going, until the volunteers were able to imitate his manner and connect with the tenants.  The rest of the staff joined in, resulting in a positive experience for all.  The volunteers later reported that they enjoyed getting to know people during the event.   New Module Certifications Starlet Kaisler (DSP Minot), De’Zuan Webb (MSLA Minot), Kelly Barnes (MSLA Minot)

#GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and kicks off the end-of-year charitable season. In conjunction with Giving Tuesday, this year Kalix is holding a Basket Raffle Fundraiser. Almost $6,000 worth of items are dispersed among 18 themed baskets and Raffle Tickets are ONLY $1 each. Tickets are on sale NOW through November 29th – at Kalix and various locations throughout the community. Donations can be made on Giving Tuesday (November 29) OR at any time using at: www.KalixND.org/donate. Check out the KalixND Facebook page for updates and ways to WIN a themed... Read More

Exemplifying the Kalix Mission Celeste Badke Celeste was nominated in recognition of her assistance for a person who needed the medical services of a specialist. Although the person was hesitant to see this specialist, the admission was successful because of the person’s trust in Celeste and her ability to advise medical personnel on strategies to make the person more comfortable. Attitude and Commitment Brittany Kummer Brittany’s consistent implementation of a behavior plan over many months has been successful in reducing problematic behavior, and she was also able to increase community access for the person! Initiative Vanuel Faul Vanuel’s persistence in promoting... Read More

Quality of Life Enhancement 1508 staff This month, the spotlight is on 1508, where one tenant has worked hard to make progress towards his weight-loss goal.  Carol DeLorme led the effort to support better food choices, eliminate unhealthy snacks, and follow-through with exercise plans.  Other staff involved with the process include Tim Hase, Mike Marquart, Wendal Ebach, Jackie Nichols, Dennis Horner, Sue Axness, Mary Borud, and Michelle McHenry. New Module Certifications Kudos to these people who have completed their module requirements! Tessa Giurbino, Tara Lagerquist, Jessica Folden, Stephanie Marquez, Marissa Williams,Cassondra Helgeson, Mark Louden

Notable Nominees: Jeff Wallstrum (PD TCLF 1109), Stella Bosire (TCLF 1109)

The Kalix Day Supports Program has continued their gardening skills in 2016! A grant from the St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation provided materials and soil for constructing raised beds, tools, and seeds. The raised beds allow easy access by everybody. The purpose of the project is to offer gardening as a productive activity that builds a sense of accomplishment as well as provides a multi-sensory experience (feel the dirt and plants, see the plants grow and develop, smell the blossoms, taste the produce). Gardening also reinforces activity and movement during planting, weeding, and harvesting. Finally, gardening can motivate people to... Read More

On August 9th, a ribbon-cutting signaled the official start of Kalix participation in the CyclePoint network. After months of training and preparation, we are ready to take in electronics to dismantle for recycling. CyclePoint is an amazing venture – a nationwide network of organizations like Kalix that employ people with disabilities. Together, we can leverage and take advantage of the research and knowledge base that CyclePoint has built to work in the e-waste industry. Together, we can combine computer components and sell on the commodities markets in the quantities required to meet buyer specifications. Together, we can offer consistent integrated... Read More

Notable Nominees for July: Sunshine Jantzi (PA Minot), Aleshia Lucy (PMC), Eve Azure (MSLA Turtle Creek), Claudia Nettleton (Job Coach), Denise Hovda (TCLF 1101)