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Text Box: Greetings to all friends of the Iris Network. I Trust that all of you are enjoying this unusually mild winter and, like me, are looking forward to the spring.  We are moving into the season of new beginnings, and so it seems fitting that this is my   last letter to you as president of the Iris Network.   It has been a wonderful experience to be at the helm of this important and dynamic organization for more than 10 years.  I wish I could thank each one of you personally for your contributions during my tenure—for your ideas and service, for your   financial support, and for your kindness and encouragement.  Instead, please accept this message as a personal "thank you" from me,  for your participation in the delivery of life-changing services to people in need.   Like me, I am sure you are proud that the Iris     Network continues to diversify, refine, and strengthen its service to people across Maine  who are visually impaired and blind, and that we also continue to educate the public about living with vision loss.  This issue of our newsletter alone provides ample evidence that the work we do changes lives, meets very important needs, and makes our society stronger and better.   Our Board of Directors is currently in the process of selecting a new President and CEO, and will surely select a very competent individual with new talent and vision to direct the Iris Network into the future, and develop more opportunities for the organization to provide Support, Empowerment and Independence to its constituents.   I urge you all to stay a part of the Iris Network and continue to support its mission and goals.  Your friendship and help means the world, and makes a positive difference in many people's lives. With best regards and best wishes for the next 100 years of service provided by the Iris Network,                                          Steven Obremski,                                        President / CEO Text Box: President’s Corner The Iris Network Tees Off
 
 
Please join us for this year’s
tournament. We would love to
have you and your colleagues
participate in a day of fun,
competitive golf, networking
and supporting a great cause.
 
  Monday, June 19, 2006
Point Sebago Resort, Casco, ME

8:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM Shotgun Start

$ 600 Hole Sponsor with foursome
$ 300 Hole Sponsor with single
$ 200 Hole Sponsor
$ 100 Golf for one
 		  

Golf package for one includes continental breakfast, lunch, greens fees with cart, goody bag, and a chance to win prizes. Also a second round of golf for a later date, compliments of Point Sebago Resorts, will be
given to all golfers.

The Iris Network develops and delivers vitally important services to people across Maine who are visually impaired and blind. Supporting the Iris Network’s Annual Golf Classic is a fantastic way to make a real difference.
 
For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities or registration materials please call 774-6273 or...

Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc.

Individuals in Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties, who are visually impaired or blind, deaf or hearing impaired, or who have chronic physical disability may be eligible for free transportation
services on a bus or with a volunteer driver.
 
Even if you do not meet the criteria for Mainecare you may still qualify for free service through a program of the Department of Health and Human Services and Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc. 
 
For more information, please call (800) 393-9335 or, in Lewiston / Auburn, (207) 784-9335, ext. 202. 

Click here for the DHHS - Transit Application Form 

 

Migratory Bird Day
Birding by Ear for people who are 
Visually Impaired or Blind
 
           Saturday, May 13, 10-11:30 am
           Fields Pond Audubon Center
           216 Fields Pond Audubon Ctr, Holden, ME 04429
           Leader: Steve Coleman
           Cost: Free
 
Steve Coleman is a teacher in the Bangor school system, a Karate expert, and an expert birder who has led bird walks for 7 years.  Steve is blind, and his love of nature enables many others to connect with nature. 
For more info or directions call 207-989-2591.

 

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