PADS 11th ANNUAL PICNIC
FRIDAY, SEPT 29th
NOON – 3:00 PM
BEVER PARK
THE BEVER PAVILION
Mt Vernon Rd SE à TURN NORTH on Forest Dr SE
@ Bever Ave SE TURN EAST à use the 2nd ENTRANCE
¨ PADS WILL PROVIDE FREE:
§ Grilled burgers & hot dogs & buns
(ketchup, mustard & pickle relish)
§ Paper plates, plastic silverware, napkins, cups
§ Pop and bottled water
¨ OPTIONAL!!
§ BRING SOME FOOD TO SHARE: Baked beans, macaroni salad, chips, cut-up fruit, veggie tray, dessert, cookies, etc.
§ If you want something other than pop or water, please bring your own drink:
(like coffee, tea, hot coco, etc.).
§ DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: if it’s cold outside, bring warm clothes – if it’s raining, bring a raincoat … you get the idea!!!
We know that transportation can be a barrier for people with disabilities. PADS will provide FREE TRANSPORTATION through LIFTS – in the Cedar Rapids Metro area only.
Simply CALL LIFTS at 892-5170 by WEDNESday – 9/23/15 @ Noon — PADS will pay the bill directly. Certain restrictions apply.
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REDUCED COST TRANSPORTATION: PADS will reimburse you for rides like taking the bus, mileage for your car, or taking an expensive form of transport like a taxi – UP TO $6.00 in ACTUAL COSTS – we will ONLY pay $6.00 even if your ride is $40.00 (round-trip).
11th ANNUAL PICNIC AGENDA
WELCOME by Signe Henderson – 2017 President
INTRODUCTIONS & GREETINGS
Welcome dignitaries, guests, and PADS Members
READING OF VISION & MISSION STATEMENTS:
v PADS (Peer Action Disability Support) envisions a world where people with disabilities are empowered to live the lives they choose.
v PADS is dedicated to the empowerment of people with disabilities by people with disabilities, through peer support, community education, advocacy, and action. PADS is a unique group based in Linn County devoted to improving the lives of people with disabilities since its inception in January 2003.
BUSINESS AT HAND!!
§ HAVE FUN!! EAT PICNIC FOOD!!
HAVE FUN @ BEVER PARK!!
§ A minute OR TWO for every DIGNITARY that wants to speak
§ QUICK UPDATES ON A FEW CURRENT ISSUES
§ Announcements
HAVE FUN!! HAVE FUN!! HAVE FUN!!!:
§ GAMES è è GAMES è è GAMES!!!!
§ And back by popular demand: CHARADES!!!
§ CLEAN-UP
NEXT MEETING: Friday – 10/27/17
COSTUME OPTIONAL
PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME!!
– 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the CEDAR RAPIDS DOWNTOWN LIBRARY – 450 5th Ave SE
PADS (Peer Action Disability Support) usually meets the last Friday of the month. To be
added to the mailing list for PADS, please
call or TXT Cherie at 319-364-0037
or email Cherie at