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Cynthia Lamberton: Longtime Puppy Raiser,
Iris Network Volunteer Wins Award
- Cynthia, puppy-raiser Rachel,
and Rachel’s pup Vanguard
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- Cynthia
Lamberton, former chair of the Board of Directors of
the Iris Network, was selected as Outstanding
Individual Philanthropist of Maine, 2006, by the
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
Along with her history of volunteer service and
philanthropy to benefit many organizations, Cynthia
raised 42 puppies over 25 years and served as area
coordinator for Maine Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
According to AFP spokesperson Robert Caldwell,
Cynthia’s award acknowledges all who take puppies
into their lives, embrace them as companions, and
provide them with world-class training.
Congratulations, Cynthia!
Iris Park Apartments
201 Park Avenue, Portland Maine
Accepting Applications
— Preference to individuals who are visually impaired
and
blind (assessment by Iris Network)
— One and two bedroom apartments
— Vision Rehabilitation Services available
— Heat, hot water, lights, stove, refrigerator,
dishwasher included in rent
— Laundry facility, elevator and secured building
For more information on income guidelines or an
application, please contact Avesta Housing, Ruth
Stewart, at 1-800-339-6516.
Make a
Difference for Generations to Come
Make a Bequest to the Iris Network
Experts believe that the number of visually
impaired people in the United States will
increase 70% by 2020. Vision loss is
especially acute in Maine, where the number
of elderly people is growing faster than the
national average. You can help tremendously
by making a bequest in your will to the Iris
Network. Your gift will enable us to be
there for the thousands of people who will
face vision loss in the years to come.
If you want to make a bequest, please meet
with your attorney to discuss and update
your will. We hope you will tell us when you
name the Iris Network in your will. We would
very much like to thank you. If you prefer
to remain anonymous, your bequest will be
kept confidential. But at the same time,
recognition of your gift will inspire
others. Whatever your preference, we will
honor your wishes.
Here are generally accepted ways to make a
bequest.
- General
bequest. This is usually a gift of a
stated sum of money. It will not fail,
even if there is not sufficient cash in
the estate; in this case, other assets
will be sold to meet the bequest.
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Residuary bequest. This is a gift of all
the “rest, residue, and remainder” of
your estate after all other bequests,
debts, and taxes have been paid.
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following are special considerations
when you
plan a bequest to support the Iris
Network.
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Unrestricted bequest. This is a gift for
our general purposes, to be used at the
discretion of our governing board. At
the Iris Network, unrestricted bequests
are invested in endowment and will
generate income to support our work
forever.
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Restricted bequest. This type of gift
allows you to specify how the funds are
to be used. Perhaps you have a special
purpose or project in mind. If so, we
would like to consult with you when you
make your will to be certain your intent
can be carried out.
- Honorary
or memorial bequest. This is a gift
given in honor of or in memory of
someone special.
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Charitable gift annuities, gifts of
stock, real estate, and life insurance
and trusts are wonderful ways to express
your support for people who are visually
impaired and blind. For more information
about planned gifts, please call Lesley
Heiser at 774-6273.
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The Iris Network’s New
Staff Members
Steve Trabold, Director of Finance and
Administration
Erin McCall, MS, OTR/L, Low Vision Clinic
Coordinator
Lisa Rosene, LCSW, Personal Adjustment
Counselor
Elizabeth Hansen, Program Assistant, Maine
AIRS
Carol Mercier, Resident Care Worker, Iris
Park Apartments
Ruganza Mwamba, Resident Care Worker
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