Annual Report 2008 - Developmental Center of the Ozarks

Annual Report 2008
Building Blocks for Developmental Success

Philosophy
Developmental Center of the Ozarks is dedicated to the philosophy that individuals who are
developmentally disabled are first individuals with all the privileges, rights, and responsibilities of
any citizen. As part of this concept, DCO will advocate for the acceptance of individuals who are
developmentally disabled into the community through education and awareness activities, the use of
community sites, homes, and resources for teaching and therapy activities, and networking with other
agencies and organizations to promote the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

Our Mission
Developmental Center of the Ozarks makes a positive difference
in the community by providing services which enable individuals to
reach and maintain their optimal level of development.
Building Blocks for Developmental Success

dco Boa r d
Pr e s i d e n t
Brad Weaver
Bancorp South
Dear Friends of DCO,
When quality is the focus, great successes happen.
As the President of DCO’s Board of Directors,
I’m honored to share with you this report of great
successes.
While our mission to help individuals with
developmental disabilities learn the skills they
need to live their best life seems simple on the
surface, reality is that it takes the entire team
– from therapists to teachers, accountants to
custodians to you – to make that a possibility.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and
our dedicated staff, thank you for continuing to
be part of our team. Our successes would not be
possible without you.
Sincerely,
Brad Weaver, President
DCO Board of Directors
2008 Vi c e Pr e s i d e n t
Rodney Nichols
Carnahan Evans Cantwell
& Brown
Morris Dock
MoDoCo
Dr. Wanda Ethan
Skaggs Community Hospital
Lindsay French
Dynamic Pilates
Steve Grace, M.D.
Physician - Retired
Malcolm Hukriede
Midwest Family Broadcasting
2008 Boa r d o f di r e c t o r s
2008 tr e a s u r e r
John Wanamaker
BKD, LLP
Belinda Langham
Drury University
Lisa Nally
ACR Nally Communications
Steve Nurnberg
BevInc Co.
Dwight Rahmeyer
Trust Company of the Ozarks
Lisa Rau
Silver Dollar City Attractions
2008 se c r e ta ry
Tony Shalloup
Scott Tumlin
Commerce Bank
Richard Vance
McAlister’s Deli
Steve Vaught
Trust Company Of The Ozarks
Becky Von Behren
Greenway Recycling
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Denise Alvarez, B.S ...........................Marketing Coordinator
Connie Barker, B.S ................ Early Child Care & Education
Coordinator
Jana Browning, RN .................... Greene & Christian County
Adult Services Coordinator
Kim Burlison, B.A. .. Adm. Assistant, Program Management
Hanna Carlson ..................Administrative Assistant, Training
Phillip Bollinger ................................................... Custodian
Maurice Brown .................................................... Custodian
Alicia Carlson ...................................................... Custodian
Jill Ackfeld, LPN
Leslie Beard, MSCFY-SLP
Samantha Bertalott
Melissa Bland
Nancy Bracken
Amy Brummet, LPN
Tara Burks, RPT
Rebecca Cain
Bridget Chayer, B.S.
Jared Chester
Corrie Clark
Jennifer Counsel
Amanda Dahl, CDA
Mitsu DeLong
Janice Dennis, CDA
Nicole DeVol
Kari Done, MACCC-SLP
Amanda Drake, CDA
Vince Edwards
Denise Emert, B.S.
Tracie Feeney, LPN
Lisa Fowler-Koeppe, OTR/L
Amanda Freeman
Karin Gardner-Brown, B.S.
Candy Gentry
Crystal Godfrey
Rosemary Gonzalez, CDA
Robyn Grosenbacher,
MSCCC-SLP
Samantha Haraldson
Brice Hall
Shalana Hall
Sandra Hamilton. B.S.
Margaret Hanson
Cheyanne Hicks, CDA
Marissa Hicks
Ashley Howard
Janet Jenkins
Kesha Jenkins
Martha Johnson
Pamela Keen
Amelia Keller
Evelyn Kincaid, LPN
McCayla Kendrick
Cara Kliewer
Katrina Lakey
Melissa Leiboult
Amanda Lenz
Katherine Looney
Lindy Mense, B.S.
Regina Meyer
Kayla Mills
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ad m i n i s t r at i V e sta f f
Bu i l d i n g a n d gr o u n d s
Pr o g r a m sta f f
Mary Hildebrand ........................................Accounting Clerk
Wendy Jo Hill, B.A .....................Taney County Employment
& Adult Day Center Coordinator
Jong Lee, MBA ............... Asst. Programmer/System Analyst
Laura Skiles, B.S. .......................................... PR Coordinator
Crystal Vaughn .. Payroll Accountant/Personnell Coordinator
Brian Carlson ............................................ Floor Technician
Jeff Hogan ............................................................ Custodian
Darrell Sons ......................................................... Custodian
Susan Minor
Lindsey Minks
Bethany Mitchell, OTR/L
Sheryl Morris, LPN
Connie Murphy
Adriane Nelson, MSCCC-SLP
Melodi Nivens, LPN
DaLacey Norcross
Ruth Oertle
Clarisa O’Mary
Vickie Pendergrass
Stacy Peters, OTR/L
Susan Pon, RPT
Jami Porterfield, B.S.
Lois Prewitt
Angela Proctor
Holly Rader, MSCCC-SLP
Mandy Ramey
Alejandro Reyna
Carol Jones
Yvette Rogers
Mayra Rogers
Kathleen Sanchez
Bette Schutt, B.A.
Wanda Scott, CDA
Lena Semchenko
Rebecca Shaver, CDA
Joyce Sims, MA, OTR/L
Susan Sinclair
Rae Ann Smith, CDA
Jeanette Stacye, CDA
Autumn Stevens
Maria Szendrey
Ingrid Taylor
Judith Taylor, RPT
Molly Taylor
Annette Thomas, RPT
Regina Tracy, CDA
Stephanie Waldron
Heather Weiss, B.S.
Haley Wester
Dabney Whatley,MA, CCC-SL
Monica Witham
Bobbie Whittington
Kara Williamson
Rebecca Wilson
Ruth Woolf
Bethany Youngblood
Maria Young
ex e c u t i V e di r e c t o r
Allan McKelvy,
M.S. in Education
fi n a n c e di r e c t o r
Mark Specht
B.S. in Finance
it di r e c t o r
Robert Barnard
ex e c u t i V e sta f f
di r e c t o r o f
Pr o g r a m m i n g
Sharon Hailey,
M.S. in Guidance & Counseling
de V e l o P m e n t/
Pr di r e c t o r
Marisa DeClue
B.S. in Speech Communication
Ph y s i c a l Pl a n t
ma n a g e r
Howard Davison

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(UNAUDITED) JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2008
REVENUES
OPERATING INCOME REVENUES
Adult Services 582,349
Adult Day Care Services 748,120
Child Care & Early Education 846,055
Therapy Services 827,536
Community Support 1,193,106
TOTAL INCOME 4,197,166
EXPENSES
Salaries 2,875,345
Employee Rel. Exp. 440,687
Prof.& Outside Services 30,028
Travel Expenses 41,226
Occupancy 236,636
Equipment Expenses 81,752
Food Services 109,888
Supplies Expense 196,347
Bad Debt 1,741
Staff Training 11,682
Advertising 13,010
Vehicle Operation 76,048
Other 81,893
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,196,283
Our History
In 1954, a small group of parents whose children had Cerebral
Palsy banded together to find some help and some hope. Out of
their courage and foresight emerged the United Cerebral Palsy
Center of SW Missouri (today called Developmental Center of
the Ozarks).
What began as a single program in borrowed space now serves
hundreds from four area counties each year - with five programs
located in three Missouri cities.
DCO Timeline
• 1954 - United Cerebral Palsy of SW Missouri incorporated
• 1974 - Infant Therapy Program initiated
• 1978 - Adult habilitative training program originated in Greene County
• 1984 - Taney County Adult Habilitation Programs established
• 1986 - Christian County Adult Habilitation Programs established;
renamed Developmental Center of the Ozarks to better
represent individuals served
• 1989 - Supported Employment Program began in Greene County
• 1990 - Greene County Early Education Program expanded to
include before and after preschool service and licensed as
Child Care Provider; received CARF Accreditation in all
three programs
• 1998 - First Steps Therapy Program expanded, with emphasis
on providing services in the natural environment
• 1999 - Technology & Learning Center added to Greene County
• 2001 - Childcare and Therapy Programs licensed to include infants
and toddlers; partnership developed with Early Head Start
• 2007 - DCO is primary provider of First Steps Teams in
Greene, Christian, Stone, and Taney Counties
Developmental Center of the Ozarks 4

Early Child Care &
Education Program
DCO’s Early Child Care and
Education (ECCE) Program is a
nationally accredited program,
licensed by the Bureau of Child
Care Learning to provide child
care services for children with and
without developmental disabilities,
approved by the Department
of Elementary and Secondary
Education (DESE) as a private
agency, and is a vendor for the
Children’s Division.
The Early Child Care and
Education Program offers a daily
classroom setting for infants and
children six weeks through six
years who require specialized
programs and therapies as well
as children who do not. The
classroom instruction is based
on a developmental model and
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offers a wide variety of activities
including language stimulation,
motor development, self-help skill
development, learning centers, and
play activities. Trained staff and a
full time nurse are supervised by
a professional coordinator with a
degree in education.
“ I like that my kids get a
balance of play and learning
opportunities.”
Parent
Accomplishments
and Goals
2008 Accomplishments
Upgraded video cameras in
✔ the classrooms to DVD and
digital.
Developed a database for
✔ the waiting list to track
openings and generate
letters of notification on a
monthly basis.
Created a new ‘child friendly’ lunch and snack menu.
✔
✔ annually.
Executed a plan to add training and staff meetings that can be
✔ attended by all staff.
✔
✔
Implemented a more in-depth staff training program of 30+ hours
Created a biweekly newsletter for parents.
Received a three year CARF re-accreditation.
2009 Goals
✔ Fill classroom openings within two weeks of availability.
✔ Create and implement a mentor program for new staff.
✔ Expand video camera system.
All lead teachers will have a CDA (Child Developmental Credential).
✔

Accomplishments
and Goals
2008 Accomplishments
Developed and
✔ implemented a database
to record and track
evaluations and direct
services.
✔ Secured a satellite office location in Christian County.
✔ Added three vehicles to the department for those therapists
traveling the farthest distances in Taney and Stone Counties.
✔ Updated affiliation agreements with universities wanting to place
students with DCO Therapists.
✔ Added additional Speech and Occupational Therapists.
Received three year CARF re-accreditation.
✔
2009 Goals
Research funding sources for older children who do not qualify for
✔ Early Childhood, Special Education Program, or have a medical need
for therapy not provided by their school districts.
Develop strategies to increase communication and contact
✔ between all therapists.
Establish and implement a schedule to observe/monitor evaluations
✔ and therapy sessions for each therapist.
✔
Expand training opportunities for therapists.
Therapy &
Rehabilitation
Services
DCO’s Therapy Program is
nationally accredited and approved
by the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education. DCO
has provided therapy services to
individuals with developmental
disabilities since 1954.
Evaluations and therapy services
are provided by licensed and/
or certified Physical Therapists,
Speech/Language Pathologists,
Occupational Therapists and
Special Instructors.
Our therapists provide First
Steps early intervention services
to children while assisting the
classroom teachers, parents, or
other interested individuals to
develop strategies and activities
which can be integrated into the
natural routines and schedules of
the individual and/or family. These
First Steps services are provided for
children from birth to three years of
age through home visits and include
family/caregiver training.
For those who are not part of the
First Steps program, our Therapists
evaluate and develop a treatment
plan based on the assessed strengths
and needs of the individual. This
service is a more traditional
therapy approach of scheduled
appointments at our center.
“I can’t believe how well
my child has improved with
therapy!” Parent
Developmental Center of the Ozarks 6

Adult Technology &
Learning Program
The Technology & Learning
Center (TLC) Program offers
services to individuals who are
referred by the family or Service
Coordination agency. The program
services provide both Center based
and Community Classes, as well
as Volunteer Opportunities and
Personal Assistance.
The TLC Program offers learning
labs based on several levels of
individual needs. The course
choices change every four
months and include activities
such as computers, gardening,
woodworking and pre-vocational
skills. Classes and volunteer sites
in the community are designed
to compliment and provide
opportunities for the adult learner to
practice skills learned in the center
based labs. They also provide an
excellent opportunity for inclusive
experiences.
Our goals are to provide an
environment in which new skills
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can be learned and additional
skills can be refined or relearned.
We aim to increase skills leading
toward personal independence,
vocational preparation, and career
advancement. These services are
approved by the Department of
Mental Health and accredited by
CARF.
“Everyone is
wonderful! We are
blessed to have DCO.”
Parent
Accomplishments
and Goals
2008 Accomplishments
✔ Added a pre-vocational
class with paid training for
tasks such as bow making
and shredding.
✔ Remodeled program
area by adding a kitchen.
✔ Installed a hydraulic
lift, electric door, and
awning at south entrance.
✔ Reinforced internal quality assurance with emphasis on
Personal Plan content.
✔
Received three year CARF re-accreditation.
2009 Goals
Increase time spent in Community Integration Classes to 25%. These
✔ classes compliment the curriculum and activities in the TLC labs.
Review Community Integration activities and survey all Community
✔ Integration class sites.
✔
✔
✔
Complete the remodeling of the board room, kitchen, and restroom.
Complete improvements to east parking lot.
Add video camera system throughout building.

✔
✔
Accomplishments
and Goals
2008 Accomplishments
Staff in both Greene
✔ and Taney Counties
have their Employment
Specialist certificates.
Initiated Vocational
✔ Assessments with a local
high school.
Employed ten youth in the
Taney County Summer Youth work crew.
Received three year CARF re-accreditation.
2009 Goals
Expand job opportunities for individuals with more challenging job
✔ placement needs.
Expand enrollment in both Greene and Taney Counties through
✔ increased marketing efforts.
Continue active involvement with local schools and community
✔ by attending IEP conferences, Transitional Vocational Assessments,
health fairs, and summer youth services.
✔ Develop additional work crew opportunities.
✔ Continue efforts to increase availability of community
transportation.
Community
Employment
Program
The Employment Program
is designed to assist eligible
individuals obtain and maintain
gainful employment through a Job
Coach Model. Individuals who
are older than 16 and referred
through agencies such as Vocational
Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation
for the Blind are eligible for this
program. A functional assessment
of vocational interests, preferences,
and skills is completed. A job
placement is made in a position that
matches the assessed information
and for which the applicant is
qualified. Employment Specialists
provide training, support, and
intervention in the work place to
ensure a successful placement.
In the group model, several
individuals perform the task and are
paid according to their productivity.
Work crews are employed in an
integrated work site and have
excellent opportunities for inclusion
with employees who do not have
disabilities. Both individual and
group models are available for
employment applicants. Programs
are available in Greene and
Taney Counties and approved
by Vocational Rehabilitation,
Department of Mental Health and
nationally accredited by CARF.
“I am extremely proud of my
daughter’s program.”
Parent
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Adult Day Center
Services
This program is designed to
assist older persons or those
older than 18 with developmental
disabilities to maintain and retain
skills of independence while
participating in a stimulating,
safe, and interactive environment.
Scheduled activities include music,
games, dancing, mild exercises
(with physician approval), crafts,
social activities, and quiet/leisure
activities. Activities are based on an
individual’s interests, choices, and
needs. This program is overseen by
a nurse with trained staff providing
direct services. Programs are
available in Greene, Christian, and
Taney Counties and are licensed
by the Department of Health and
Senior Services.
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“My son even gets
packed up to go to
DCO on days he’s
not scheduled to be
there.”
Parent
Accomplishments
and Goals
2008 Accomplishments
Purchased furniture, appliances,
✔ and supplies for use in the
Developmental Connections
building which will house our
Taney County Adult Day Center
when approved for occupancy.
Initial applications and inspections completed for occupancy of the
✔ Developmental Connections building in Taney County.
✔
Increased enrollment in Christian County Program.
✔ Greene County Program received a new TV and DVD player through
grants.
✔ Each program (Greene, Christian, and Taney Counties) was re-licensed
by the Department of Health and Senior Services.
2009 Goals
Obtain a wheelchair accessible van for Christian County Program.
✔
✔
✔
meeting presentations and brochure distribution.
✔ Continue to increase enrollment in Christian County Program.
Implement lesson plans that increase community activities.
Develop a schedule of community awareness activities including

Fiscal Year 2008 Donors
3M Foundation
417 Magazine
Kathy Adele
Joyce Aiken and Bruce
Adibyazdi
Affordable Autos
Carrie Alcorn
Tia and Gregory Aleshire
Joanie Alexander
All Events Rental
Allegiant Air
Fred T. Allen
Virgie Allen
Alltel
AmCraft Ornamental Iron
American Detection
Specialists, Inc.
American Legion Auxiliary
#676
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Anonyomous Gift
Argentina Steakhouse
Ashley Furniture Home Store
ATA Martial Arts
Ruth Auner
Avanzare
Leigh Babbit
Jackie Bailey
Bailey’s American Grille
Dawnielle and Bob Baker
Linda and Robert Baker
Bancorp South
Bank of America
Bank of America United Way
Campaign
Luigi and Dana Barbo
Lindsay Barcomb
Connie and Larry Barngrover
Jill and Omar Barron
Tracey Barton
Bass Pro-Corporate Office
Bates & Associates
Gerri and Bill Beauchamp
Robert and Muriel Beckett
Donald and Judith Beisner
Bekebrede Homes LLC
Brad and Carrie Benton
Rachel and Rob Bergin
Betsy’s Hallmark
Bevinco of SW Missouri
Big Whiskey’s
Bijan’s
Binnie Clements Guild
BKD, LLP
Jack Blankenship
Dolly and Craig Bloom
Anita and Harry Blow
Sonja and Ray Blow
Bruce Bloxom
Steve and Susan Blumreich
Chelsey and Kraig Bode
Scott and Nancy Bottorf
Boulevard Brewing Company
Gale and Lloyd Boutwell
Marci A. Bowling
Patsy A. Bowling
Boyd Aluminum
Dina M. & Dr. John H.
Brabson
Karen and John Braun
Chassidy and Miquel
Loren and Nancy Broaddus
Bronze The Tanning Salon
Joyce Brooks
Brown Derby
Alexis and Derek Brown
Cathy Brown
Dale E. Brown
Dale and Jane Brown
Janet and Donald Brown
Patricia Brown
Bryan Properties
Genny and Wayne Bryan
Stacia Buffington
Wes Buffington
Dr. Rebecca D. Burrell
Virginia C. Bussey
Ken Butrick
Pete and Kim Butrick
Buxton Kubik Dodd
Amy and Tyler Buzbee
Linda S. Cameron
Karen Campbell
Candlewood Suites
Canton Inn
Nancy and Ron Caplinger
Valerie and Floyd Carpenter
Carpet Shoppe
Patricia and Ken L. Carter
Hannah and Paul Catlett
Catt , Cole & Martin
Lawrence R. Catt
Shanna Catt
Thomas C. Chappell
Charlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly
Family Foundation
Chase
Ashley Childers
Children’s Orchard
Christian Womens Fellowship
Christine & Katharina
Pauly-K Trust
Thomas Clarke
Sherry and Matt Clay
Brianna and Chelsea Coale
Dan and Janelle Cobb
Kelli Coble
Cody’s Convenience Stores
Jennifer and C. Ryan Cole
Catherine Collison
Commerce Bancshares
Foundation
Commerce Bank
Community Foundation, Inc.
Patty and Patrick Connell
Tim Connell
Cynthia and John Cook
Joy C. Cook
Sally and Tom Cook
John and Susan Cooper
Dwayne Copeland
Beverly and James Cordonnier
Kathryn and Jim Cornett
Dawn and Mike Cosby
Margaret Cossette
Jennifer Cotner-Jones and
Mark Jones
Leslie Cowen
Cox Fitness Center
Cox HealthPlans
Christy Cravens
Cravin’ Pizza
Creamery Arts Center
Marilyn and Don Creek
Toni Creson
CS & M Foundation
Custom Metalcraft
CW Titus Foundation
D. Cloud & Company, LLC
Darr Family Foundation
Davis Property Management,
LLC
Linda and Vic Davis
Anne and Warren Davis
Delta Gamma Sorority
Alumnae
Whitney and Scott Deneen
Rebecca A. Denton
Dianna Devore
Sherry Reser Devore
Diane Nicholas Realtor
Dining by Design
Matt Dionne
Cheryl and Edward Dishman
Dixie Stampede
Kathy J. and Thomas Dodds
Randall O. Doennig
Doe’s Eat Place
Terri and Roger Doman
Don’s Auto Air
Drury University
Dynamic Body
Deborah Eagleburger
Debbie and Bob Eaton
Dr. Laurie and Ben
Edmondson
Carrie Eidson and Barbara
Mouse
Elfindale Mansion Bed &
Breakfast
Elite Landscapes, LLC
Elite Promotions
Elks Lodge #409
Kimbra and Tracey Elliott
Dusty and Lacey Emmert
Empire Bank
Joetta and Fred Engel
Kari Engel
Carolyn and Daniel Erbert
Dawn Erickson
Ernie Biggs
Leslie and Mike Esterl
Esthetiques Skincare Spa &
Clinics
Dr. Wanda and Pat Ethen
Shelley Evans
Family Video
Wilbur S. Feagan
Fedora
Denise and Jon Feldt
Ferguson Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
Robert L. Fitzgerald
Flame
Ruth Flitt
Flower Merchant, Ltd.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
#3934
Larry and Glenna Frazier
Mark and Shelley Frazier
Fremont Hills Country Club
Lindsay and Justin French
Tracy L. Frey
Katherine and Hal Funk
Fusion Consulting
Leah and Kermit Gables
John and Debra Gafner
Gannett Foundation
Mark Garnett
Janet Garrett
Martha and Dr. Walt Gaska
Alicia and Steve Gassel
Ann Gentry
Susan and John Gentry
Sondra Gentry
Mike and Shari Gerke
Gilardi’s
Glazers Midwest
Don and Betty Golik
Ann and Dr. Steve Grace
Gracie’s Bridal
Great Southern Bank
Kathleen and Walter Green
Greene County Board for
the DD
Carissa and Mike Greenlee
Greenway Recycling, Inc.
Jennifer Gregory
Sara Griffin
Susan and Dr. Mark Grimm
Sherry and Jerry Hailey
Ann Hall
Annette E. Hall
Karen and Harold Hall
David K. Halstead
Harem & Company
Evelyn Harmon
Kim and Patrick Harrington
Dr. and Mrs. Scott Harris
Sheila Harvey
Dana and Rich Havens
Joyce A. Hawkins
Hawthorn Bank
Hawthorn Galleries, Inc.
Donna and Frank Hayden
Kim and Scott Haymes
Virginia and Richard Haymes
Jill and Mike Headley
Beverly and James Heckman
June Hehl
Bill Helfrecht
Pam Herd
Hiltons of Branson & Branson
Convention Center
David Hinrichs
Katie and Darin Hodges
Chad Holgerson
Daunis Holloway
Jennifer and Aaron Holum
Barbara and Dr. Alex Hover
Dawn and Kevin Hugo
Sissy and Marty Hurst
Husch Blackwell Sanders
Jana D. Hutchens
Emily Hutchinson
Leigh and John Hutchison
Charlotte and Paul Hutsell
HYA Financial Corp.
Heather and Randall Ince
Independent Printing, Inc.
Chris Ingram
Interactive Hotel Solutions
(IHS)
Jennifer and Joel Jackson
Holly and Chad Jaeger
JAG Architectural Products
Jim James
Suzanne Janick
Andy Jared
Linda and Jerry Jared
David and Sally Jenkins
Wilma and Russel Jenkins
Barbara Jensen
Nancy Jester
John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf
& Country Club
John Deere Landscapes
David Johnson
Kimie Johnson
Johnson Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
Maria Johnston
Jody Jones
Angie and Kevin Jones
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for
the Performing Arts
Debbie and Jeff Julich
Jump Mania
Virginia M. Kaemmerer
Dustin Kelso
Peggy and Tim Kepley
Sidney and Kay Kerans
Becky and Karl Kime
Kindermusik with Ellen
Claude Kinser
Susan Kirby-Elayer
Stacy Kirkland
Mrs. George M. Klingner Jr.
Laura and Gregory B. Knight
Knights of Columbus #10200
Knights of Columbus, Council
#9533
L. Joyce Krasser
Karen and William
Krittenbrink
Cindy and Mike Kruse
Peggy and John Kubicek
KY3, Inc.
Lamberts Cafe II
Stacey and Scott Landrum
Belinda and Jim Langham
Larry Snyder & Company, Inc.
Sally and Kurt Larson
Law Office of Daniel B.
Johnson
Law Office of Dee Wampler
Catherine and Albert
Lawrence
Deborah Lawrence
Stephanie Lawson
Justin Lea
Everett Leath
Marlene and Gary Ledford
Tracy Lehnert
Lennie Cloud Fund
(Community Foundation)
Leola’s Vintage Home &
Garden
Bridgette and Gary Leonard
Anne and Fred Lerche
Amy Lewis
Libby Ferguson Training
Center, LLC
Robert Lister
Mary and Donald Little
Brenda and Micheal Logsdon
Linda and Roy Lorenzo
Loyd’s Electric Supply
Sherrill Luckie
Aubrey Lumley and John E.
Craig
Harold and Juanita Mace
Sarah Mahaffey
Tiffany Maiman
Malkmus Law Firm LLC
Leslie and Bill Manor
MarineMax Springfield
Linda Marshall
Keri and Tyson Martin
Anne Mason
Mattax-Neu-Prater Eye Center
Maxon’s
Linde and Colin McAllister
McAlister’s Deli
Jean McAllister
Paula and Steve McBurnett
Allison and Rob McCarville
Laura and Grant McCune
Vicki and Bruce McCurry
RaeAnn McDonald
Deborah and Mark McFatridge
Andrea and Greg McKinney
Karen and John McQueary
Kim and Sean McQueary
Mark McQueary
Charles and Laura Meek
Jane and Ed Mellers
Merrill Lynch
Metropolitan Grill
Mexican Villa
Mid-Missouri Bank
Midwest Family Broadcast
Midwest Metro Foreclosures
Midwest Rug Company
Jo Miles
Agnes Miller
Benjamin Miller
Mindy and Steve Miller
Sharon Miller
Millwood Golf and Racquet
Club
Selma and Glen Milum
Missouri Family Rodeo
Association
Missouri Foundation for
Health
Missouri Insulation & Supply
Mitchell Drywall & Plastering
Delvan Mitchell Jr.
Scott C. Mitchell
Mitchum Jewelers
MO Sports Hall of Fame
MODOCO
Tonya and Bruce Monroe
Donna and Bill Montgomery
Martha Montgomery
Donna Lee Moon
Bruce Moore
Catherine A. and James Moore
Angela R. Morelock
Jane and Dr. Dennis N.
Morrison
Ellen and Dr. F. Thomas
Moseley
Skip Motsenbocker
Natalie and Bradley Mounts
Moxie
MSU Men’s Basketball
Dave and Sarah Muegge
Judy and Thomas Murphy
Terri Murray
Musgrave Foundation
Nakato’s
Nancy Rose
National Art Shop
National Associations of
Womens Gymnastic
Judges
Julie A. Nelson
Lori and Mark Nelson
Nestle Purina PetCare
Tanya and Dennis Newberry
C. Dale and E.G. Nichols
Melissa and Rodney H.
Nichols
Nixa Community Foundation
Nu Essence Massage & Day
Spa
Linda and Steve Nurnberg
Ocean Zen
Tara Oetting
Ollis & Company
Dorothy Olson
Stanley and Nancy O’Neal
Bud E. Orchard
Oreck Clean Home Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts
O’Reilly Wooten Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
David O’Reilly
Ryan O’Reilly
Kay and Roger Osborne
Dolly and Pat Oshel
Ozark Mountain Bank
Ozark Mountain Gem &
Mineral Society
Ozarks Health Advocacy
Foundation
Ozarks Regional YMCA
Dolores and Paul Palmer
Paper World
Parkcrest Dental
Parlor Eighty-Eight Lounge
Laura Parramore
Jane Patterson
Leigh and Craig Patterson
Ryan and Kelly Patterson
Patterson’s Manufacturers
Agents
Nancy and George Paul
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Ruscell and David Pavlin
Carolyn Pellecchia
Deanna Peltz
Debbie and Jim Penn
Janice and Ron Penney
Robin and Rodney
Pennington
Pamela Petr
Patty and Tyson Petty
Debi Phillips
Knial R. Piper
Billie and Bill Pohl
Posh Maternity, LLC
Positive Touch
Positronic Industries
Mary and Paul Potthoff
Ed and Suze Powell
Price Cutter Charity
Championship
Nancy and John Price
Sharon Price
Angela Proctor
Provence Gifts and
Antiques
Linda and Bryon Putman
Adam and Kim Pyle
Queen City Fraternal
Order of Eagles
#3934
Penni and Tom Quinn
Roberta and Jason Rader
Judge Nancy and Dwight
Rahmeyer
Linda and Tom Ramsey
Jennifer and Jack
Randolph
Ilene and Don Raphael
Toni Ratican
Rob Rector
Jerry and Jeanne Redfern
Regions Bank
David Reid
Reynolds Plastic Surgery
Virginia Reynolds
Kristen and Brian Riedy
Michele Risdal-Barnes
and Skip Barnes
Jesse M. Robertson
Randall Robinson
Scott N. Robison
Rock’N Ribs BBQ
Festival
Cinda and Lynn Rodgers
Phyllis Rogers
Rod and Brenda Romine
Ashley Ross
Rotary Club of SE
Springfield
Tim Roth
Roy W. Slusher
Foundation
Protima and Rabin Roy
Royal Ballroom
Russell Cellular
Krystal Russell
Nicole and Richard
Russell
S.B. Bon
Catheryn and Tim Sallee
Linda Salois
Carol and Luther Salonen
Jami and Jeff Salyers
Jennifer and Scott Samsel
James and Barbara Sapp
Claudia and Randy Saul
Dorothy Schaeffer
Hammons and Nancy
Schanda
Sherry and Rod Schellack
Beverly and Steve
Schneider, Jr.
Sarah and Earl Schrader
Kelly Schultz
Carol and David Scott
Jackie Sego
Brandi and Ben Sellenriek
Sharon and Curtis Seward
Marie and Dr. Bharat Shah
Linda and Tony Shalloup
Suzanne and Randy Short
Julie and Tom Short
Signature Magazine
Violet and Kenneth Sims
Brent and Mindy
Singleton
Taryn Sirna
Laura and Justin Skiles
Margo Skiles
Smart Choice Auto Sales
SMC Electric
Betty and Ray Smith
Gwen and David Smith
Henley and Robert Smith
Kay and George Smith
Larry Smith
Tony Smith
Social Suppers
Barbara and Leonard
Soderstrom
Sonshine Performing Arts
Academy
Emily Spalding
Meleah Spencer
Karina Spore
Springfield Ballet School
Springfield Business
Journal
Springfield Cardinals
Springfield Flower
Company
Springfield Greene County
Park Board
Springfield Gymnastics &
Aquatics Center
Springfield
ReManufacturing
Corporation
St. John’s Clinics
St. John’s Foundation for
Community Health
St. John’s Health System
St. John’s Medical Spa
Stamina Products, Inc.
Star Portrait Design
Antonette and Vernon
Starks
Valerie Statlar
Sandra and Jack Steck
Dr. Daryl T. Steen
Heidi Stephens
Dr. Kelley Still
Dawn and Ronald Stith
Lisa Strauser
Shannon Street
Brooke and Shannon
Strother
Paula and Stephen
Stufflebam
Anna Sturhahn
Susan Boswell
Foundation, Inc.
Susan Sommer-Luarca
Fine Art Gallery
Janet S. Swann
Heather and Brian
Swearengin
Barbara Sweet
Talbots
Taney County Bunco
Lindsay and Aaron Tanner
Nancy and Ken Taylor
The Beer Company, LLC
The Billiard Factory &
Spa Brokers
The Light House Gallery
The Nest
The Skinny Improv
The Tower Club
Joyce Thomason
Eldon C. Thompson
Cathy Tichenor
Tammy Tindle
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Sheila and Roger Tipling
Shelley and Brian Todd
Tony Roi’s Elvis
Experience
Jeanne and David Toombs
Terry A. Touhey
Tower Grove Shopping
Center
Town and County, Inc.
Evelyn and Arnold
Townsend
Julie and Gil Trout
Trust Company of the
Ozarks
Turkey Trot
Turner Family Fund
(Community
Foundation)
Sue and Doug Twigger
Twilight Grille
Two Men And A Truck
United Way of Morris
County
United Way-Special Dist.
Account
US BANK
Katie and Richard Vance
Kim and Trey Vance
Crystal and Steve Vaughn
Patricia and Steve Vaught
Angela and Steven
Vincent
Vino 100
Nikki Visocky
Vita Bella Homes LLC
Vogue Cleaners
Becky and Jim Von
Behren
Lelia Voss
Sandra Walker
Patricia and Larry Wallis
Janice and Shane Wallis
Beth Wanamaker
Lori and John Wanamaker
Carlye and Phil
Wannenmacher
Cynthia and Robert
Watkins
Susan and Joel Waxman
Susan and Brad Weaver
Greg Weaver
Wellpoint Associate
Giving Campaign
Ashley and Adam West
Sherilyn and
Representative Ray
Weter
Pam and Delore Wetzel
White River Valley
Electric Cooperative
Jennifer and Brad White
Nancy White
Zach Whitehead
Whitlock Selim & Keehn
Andrew Wiemer
Tiffany Wilgus
William T. Kemper
Foundation
Dennis and Sharon
Williams
Loretta Williams
Matthew Z. Williams
Shawn and Regina
Williams
Beth and Edward
Williamson
Tammy and Brian
Wilmsmeyer
Jennifer Wilson
Theresa A. Witt
Kathy and Samuel
Wittmer
Mrs. & Dr. Charles
Woodall
Sandra and Frank
Woodside
Work of Art
Judith and David
Workman
Shelby and Will Worsham
Laura Wren
Sarah K. Wren
Jackie and Jeff Wright
Martha and John Wright
Pamela J. and Danny L.
Yancey
Jennifer and Thomas
Young
Michelle and David
Youngblood
Yu Can Tan Too
DCO Annual
Meeting
More than 100 donors,
volunteers, staff and special
guests joined the festivities
April 29, 2008 at Highland
Springs to celebrate
volunteers, shareholders
and supporters of DCO’s
programs and services. Parent Lynn
Neidigh spoke about their experiences after their son, Jackson,
was born with Down Syndrome and the triumphs DCO has
helped them achieve
through therapy.
Ou t s ta n d i n g
VO l u n t e e r grO u p O f t h e
Ye a r:
Chase Bank Employees
Ou t s ta n d i n g sp O n s O r s:
Interactive Hotel Solutions
417 Magazine
Midwest Family
Broadcasting
O’Reilly Automotive

Grape vs. Grain
We held our very first Grape vs. Grain event in
2008, benefiting the DCO Endowment Fund. A
five-course food and beverage pairing event was
held at the home of Chris and Susan Ball of Jack
Ball Architects. This great event will help ensure
DCO is able to continue changing lives for many
years to come. Through Grape vs. Grain we were
able to raise $8,500 for the Endowment Fund!
Presented by: Sponsored by:
Fifth Annual Boulevard Beer Dinner
We had a fabulous time at Wellington Place in the Gillioz
Theater. We began with happy hour and music by Art Bentley.
Then guests enjoyed a scrumptious five-course meal designed
by Ryan Tiller (Dining By Design) paired with five thirstquenching
Boulevard Beers. The evening concluded with
a silent and live auction and additional music by Art
Bentley. This was our biggest year yet! Special thanks to
all who made it possible to raise more than $48,000 in
support of our programs.
Apprentice Sponsors:
Brewmaster Sponsor:
Media Partners:
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Air Support
Q102.1, Star105.1, The Cave 104.7 and Bass Country 92.9 broadcasted Air Support
on June 26. DCO was represented in force and we shared with the listening audience the
many ways DCO impacts families through the Early Child Care & Education program,
Therapy program, the Adult Day Care, Technology & Learning Center, as well as
Employment Services. We had a lot to talk about! We also talked about the online auction
and other ways the community can support DCO.
This year we were able to auction off several nice packages including a Branson getaway
package, a golf package, $150 to Mr. Yen’s, a party package from the Elks Lodge, as well
as an electric guitar.
We appreciate the businesses who buy sponsorships during this time. Also, a special
thanks to Midwest Family Broadcasting for making this event so successful and fresh.
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4th Annual
Beach Bash
DCO’s 4th Annual Beach Bash was like a short trip to
the tropics. Our theme of Blue Hawaii was complete
with Tony Roi entertaining guests with his Elvis
Experience.
Guests enjoyed an island dinner buffet, silent and live auctions, as well as
music and dancing thanks to The Revenge. Some of the more adventurous
went home with temporary tattoos and balloon-themed corsages or hats. This
event raised more than $60,000!
Special thanks to all of the sponsors, attendees, committee members, auction
donors, and volunteers. Thanks to you we are reaching hundreds of children,
adults and families across Southwest Missouri!
The Big Kahuna:
Surfer Dudes:
Media Sponsors:

Our 5th Annual Wine Walk was
another great night of mingling
and wine tasting. The newest
addition of a VIP pre-event,
Wine Walk Uncorked, was a
great time to learn more about
wine from Hank Wetzel of Alexander Valley Vineyards. We
had 15 partnering locations for wine tasting and raised more than
$20,000 for our programs! Thank you sponsors and participants.
We couldn’t do this without you!
Thanks to our great wine-tasting locations:
Tonic Ultra Lounge ~ Big Whiskey’s ~Bruno’s ~ Bailey’s American
Grille ~ Trolley’s ~ Ernie Biggs/Parlor 88 Lounge ~ Gilardi’s ~ Maria’s
~ Mille’s ~ Flame ~ Twilight Grille/Hyde Gallery ~ Tuscan Grill/Big
Smile Photography ~ Bubbles ~ Fedora
Presenting Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
Food Sponsor: Media Sponsors:
Wine Walk
Turkey Trot
A record number of 5,150 runners and walkers
participated in the 14th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/
Walk, held in downtown Springfield. The Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
is one of the largest 5K races in the state of Missouri, and is the largest
annual race in the Springfield
metro area.
All proceeds benefit DCO and
the Springfield-Greene County
Park Board Scholarship Fund.
Special thanks to everyone
who helped make this event a
success!
Event Sponsors:
Wine Barrel 500 Derby
Restaurants, corporate partners, and spectators enjoyed
some friendly competition at the Wine Barrel 500 Derby
on September 21. Teams crafted their own racing
machines from wine barrels and raced to the finish line.
1st Place - PaperWise
Most Creative - MoDoCo
Most Team Spirit - Larry Snyder & Co.
Additional Support:
Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners, KY3, Ramey/
Price Cutter, Lifetouch Photography, & Starbucks
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Gift Wrap Booth
Amazingly, 2008 was our 33rd year of the Gift
Wrap Booth fundraiser! Once again, hundreds of
gracious volunteers came out to the Battlefield Mall
to wrap thousands of gifts. We are so thankful
for the gift of time our volunteers give throughout
December. We have some great groups that even
cover numerous shifts when needed.
Presented by:
Media Sponsors:
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Thanks to the combined efforts of our sponsors
and volunteers, the Gift Wrap Booth grossed
$23,000 in 2008! The booth has become one
of our most visible annual fundraisers and
increases the community’s awareness of the
mission of DCO. Plans are already under way
for this year’s event, so mark your calendars!
Rock ‘N Ribs
We were excited to serve at the 9th Annual
Rock ‘n Ribs BBQ Festival held April 18
and 19, 2008. Hundreds of people and 60
BBQ teams came out to support the Rotary
Clubs of Springfield fundraiser. Rock ‘n
Ribs is put on by area Rotarians who donate
the proceeds of the event to agencies that
serve children in the Ozarks. This year
they distributed a total of $130,000 to area agencies,
including DCO! On behalf of DCO and the Rotary
Clubs of Springfield, special thanks to each sponsor and
volunteer who helped make this event great! Additional
thanks to Rotary for choosing DCO as a grant recipient.
Price Cutter Charity Championship
DCO had the opportunity to again participate in the 18th Annual Price Cutter
Charity Championship July 17-20. Thanks to our sponsors and supporters for
this exciting event:
Hole #5 Sponsor: Mid-Missouri Bank
Pro-Am Sponsor: O’Reilly Auto Parts
Banner Sponsor: Leigh Environmental
Program Sponsor: Larry Snyder & Company
Vendor Village: American Family Insurance
Corporate Tent: Edward Jones
Skybox Holders: Steve Harter & Ed Samek

United Way Day of Caring
Several local businesses came out to DCO in
August as part of the United Way Day of Caring. We had
plenty of projects to keep them busy. They cleaned and sanitized the chairs
from our Family Center, painted hallways in the TLC program area, sanded
and painted all metal railings, and organized storage sheds. What a great help
they were to us! Thanks to our participating volunteer partners: KY3 and
Associated Wholesale Grocers.
We appreciate you!
Gem and Jewelry Show
The 41st Annual Ozark Mountain Gem &
Jewelry Show was held October 11th and
12th at the Springfield Expo Center. This
family-friendly event was put on by the Ozark
Mountain Gem and Mineral Society, and they
graciously donated admission and auction
proceeds to DCO. This year, $2,330 was
donated through the Gem and Jewelry Show
and $907 through the Rock Swap in July!
Special thanks to the Ozark Mountain Gem
and Mineral Society for your support of the
programs at DCO.
1954 Society
The 1954 Society was organized in honor of the founders and those first children
served. It ensures DCO will continue to serve those in need in Southwest Missouri.
By joining the 1954 Society, your generosity is permanently exhibited through the
many lives that will be touched and forever changed.
Benefits of Membership
• Your legacy will live on in the form of continued service, education and advocacy.
• You will receive a lapel pin and certificate of recognition to identify your
commitment to DCO.
• You will receive recognition in DCO’s Annual Report and at the Recognition
Luncheon.
Requirements for Membership
You will become a member of the 1954 Society when you indicate (in writing) that
you have made an estate gift to DCO. Some gifts that qualify you for membership are:
• Naming DCO in your estate plan (will or trust)
• Naming DCO as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan
• Establishing a charitable gift annuity for DCO
• Making a gift today of $10,000 or more
How to Join
If you have included Developmental Center of the Ozarks (DCO) in your estate plans
or would like to make a gift today of $10,000 or more, simply tell us about your plans
so that we can properly thank and honor you as a 1954 Society member.
1954 Society Members:
Anonymous E.O. Day Estate
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Cumulative Donors
July 1988-December 2008
Century Club -
($200,000.00+)
Anonymous
Anonymous
CW Titus Foundation
KY3, Inc.
Floyd F. Lewis
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Benefactors Club -
($75,000.00+)
Battlefield Mall
Christine & Katharina Pauly-K
Trust
Clear Channel
Community Foundation of the
Ozarks
KOLR 10
Midwest Family Broadcast
Missouri Foundation for Health
Musgrave Foundation
Positronic Industries
Price Cutter Charity
Championship
Springfield Bass Club
Founders Club -
($50,000.00+)
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Charlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly
Family Foundation
Commerce Bank
CONCO Companies
Cooper Foundation
Corporate Business Systems
Greene County Board for the
DD
Millwood Golf and Racquet
Club
Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral
Society
Silver Dollar City Foundation
Springfield Southeast Lions
Club
Talbots
Turkey Trot
William T. Kemper Foundation
Leadership Club -
($25,000.00+)
Acme Brick Company
Anonymous
Bank of America Foundation
BKD Foundation
Chase
Elks Lodge #409
Ferguson Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
Pat and Dr. John Ferguson
Virginia and Carol Freeman
Great Southern Bank
Harriett Hutchens
Mahaffey Enterprises
McKesson Corporation
O’Reilly Wooten Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of the Ozarks
Roy W. Slusher Foundation
The Contractors
Tracker Marine Corporation
Turner Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
Governors Club -
($10,000.00+)
3M Foundation
417 Magazine
AECI
Marge and Hearld R. Ambler
American Detection Specialists,
Inc.
Anonymous
Rob and Sally Baird
Judy and Mike Breeding
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Butler, Rosenbury & Partners,
Inc.
Janeen and Ron Byerly
Debbie and C. Bradford
Cantwell
Citizens National Bank
Clifford F. Dees Trust
Commerce Bancshares
Foundation
Leslie Cowen
Custom Metalcraft
D. Cloud & Company, LLC
Norma Day
Diocese of Springfield-Cape
Girardeau
E.O. Day Estate
Empire Bank
Employees of Positronic
Industries
W. David Estes
Gannett Foundation
Ann Gentry
Susan and John Gentry
Glazers Midwest
Ann and Dr. Steve Grace
Greenway Recycling, Inc.
Herschend Foundation
JoDee and Pete Herschend
Independent Printing, Inc.
Interactive Hotel Solutions
(IHS)
Journagan Construction
Knights of Columbus, Council
#698
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Tracy and Larry Lipscomb
Martin Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
Martin Rental & Leasing
McAlister’s Deli
Meek Charitable Trust
Meek Lumber Yard, Inc.
MODOCO
H.P. and Marybelle Montgomery
Tim Montgomery
Catherine A. and James Moore
MSU Men’s Basketball
National Art Shop
Ozark Booster Club
Ozarks Coca-Cola Dr. Pepper
Bottling Company
Ozarks Health Advocacy
Foundation
Jean and Ben Parnell
Queen City Fraternal Order of
Eagles #3934
RN Smith
Royal Tin Street Rod Club
Russell Cellular
Springfield Business Journal
Springfield News-Leader
Springfield ReManufacturing
Corporation
St. John’s Clinics
St. John’s Foundation for
Community Health
St. John’s Health System
Susan Boswell Foundation, Inc.
Terry O. and Mary Kay
Meek Fund (Community
Foundation)
The Casey Associates
Toombs & Company
Tower Grove Shopping Center
Trailiner Corporation
Voss Autohaus
Lori and John Wanamaker
Presidents Club -
($5,000.00+)
A. Dean Adams
American Dehydrated Foods
American Legion Auxiliary
#676
Bass Pro-Corporate Office
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Foundation
Burlington Northern Sante Fe
Canton Inn
Cody’s Convenience Stores
Consumers Markets, Inc.
Edgar and Chrysandra Cordivin
Cox HealthPlans
Virginia and Bill Darr
Darr Family Foundation
Davis Property Management,
LLC
Anne and Warren Davis
Delta Gamma Sorority Alumnae
Elite Promotions
Karen and Jeffrey Ellis
Farm & Home Savings
Fraternal Order of Eagles State
Ladies Auxiliary
GE Community Services Fund
David Giddings
Kim and Patrick Harrington
Jennifer and Aaron Holum
Dr. John D. Hume
Kathleen and Gene Hutchens
Johnson Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
Knights of Columbus, Council
#9533
KSMU 91.1FM
Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge
#2597
Larry Snyder & Company, Inc.
Liberty Bank
Linda’s Flowers/Karl’s Tuxedo’s
Connie and Charles McCord
Nina and Pat McKee
Mitchum Jewelers
Donna and Bill Montgomery
Melissa and David Montgomery
Robert Montgomery
Murney Associates
Nixa Community Foundation
Ryan O’Reilly
Ozarks Antique Automobile
Club
Premium Beverage Sales
R. Crosby Kemper Foundation/
UMB Bank
Regions Bank
Beverly and Steve Schneider, Jr.
Springfield Striping and Sealing
Springfield Underground
Star Portrait Design
Starbucks Coffee Company
The Cruise & Travel Connection
The Skinny Improv
Jeanne and David Toombs
Jean and John Twitty
United Missouri Bank of
Springfield
United Way of the Ozarks
US BANK
Patricia and Steve Vaught
Susan and Brad Weaver
Kris Westmoreland
White Water/HFE
Tammy and Brian Wilmsmeyer
WineStyles
Zarcon Partnership
Directors Club -
($2,500.00+)
ACR-Nally Communications
Inc.
Joyce Aiken and Bruce
Adibyazdi
Alltel
American Legion Post #676
Anonymous
Archimica
Bancorp South
Banta Foods, Inc.
Bates & Associates
Binnie Clements Guild
BKD, LLP
Mary and Judge Don Bonacker
Boulevard Brewing Company
Valerie and Floyd Carpenter
Catt , Cole & Martin
Jennifer and C. Ryan Cole
Patty and Patrick Connell
CoxHealth Systems
CSI Industries, Inc.
Dillon’s Stores
Don’s Auto Air
Dynamic Body
Ernie Biggs
Errett Sechler Family Fund
(Community Foundation)
Jerry R. Fankhauser D.D.S.
Fox & Hound Restaurant
Fremont Hills Ladies Golf
League
Lindsay and Justin French
Ancel E. Fry
GBP Management, Inc
Norma and Frank Giddings
Judy Giddings
Great Sounds
GTE Telephone Operations
Sherry and Jerry Hailey
Harem & Company
Hiland Dairy
HYA Financial Corp.
Connie and John Johnson
Kanakuk-Kanakomo Kamps
Ken Gunter, State Farm
Insurance
Lisa and Steven Kent
Susan and William Kirkman
Knights of Columbus #10200
Kraft Foods USA
Cindy and Andrew Lear
Louis L. & Dorothy Coover
Charitable Fund (Community
Foundation)
Louis Rich/Oscar Mayer
Fredna and John Mahaffey
Keri and Tyson Martin
MCI WorldCom
MECO Systems, Inc.

Jane and Ed Mellers
Mid-Missouri Bank
Mike Breeding, State Farm
Insurance
Mitchell Drywall & Plastering
Karen and Delvan Mitchell Sr.
HP “Monty” Montgomery
Morelock-Ross Builders
Ellen and Dr. F. Thomas
Moseley
Mr. Yen’s Restaurant
Multimedia Games, Inc.
Bob Murray III
Melissa and Rodney H. Nichols
Northrop Grumman
Ollis & Company
Onward Christian Soldiers
Ozark Mailing Service
Ozarks JeepThing
Ozarks Regional YMCA
PaperWise
Parkcrest Dental
Price Cutter Stores
Judge Nancy and Dwight
Rahmeyer
Summer Riley
Shelly and Aaron Sachs
Linda and Tony Shalloup
Simmons Beautyrest Sleep
Gallery
Springfield Lions Clubs
State Bank of Southwest
Missouri
Paula and Stephen Stufflebam
Sunrise Rotary Club
SuperCuts
Susan Sommer-Luarca Fine Art
Gallery
The Nest
The Tower Club
Trust Company of the Ozarks
United Way of Bergen County
United Way-Special Dist.
Account
Vino 100
Wal-Mart Foundation
Wal-Mart Store #379
White River Valley Electric
Cooperative
H. E. Whitener
Harriet and Jack Whiting
Cynthia Wyrschg
Grand Givers -
($1,000.00+)
Aaron Wm. Sachs and
Associates
Acro Trailer Company
AirGas
All Comm Business Systems,
Inc.
Allied Paint
Alltel Mobile Communications,
Inc.
AmCraft Ornamental Iron
American Contract Bridge
League, Inc.
American Family Insurance
Anonymous
Ashley Furniture Home Store
Avanzare
Bank of America, Forsyth
Jill and Omar Barron
Bill Beaver
Big Cedar Lodge
Body FX
Marci A. Bowling
Patsy A. Bowling
Branson-Hollister Rotary Club
Wes Buffington
Virginia C. Bussey
Buxton Kubik Dodd
Capital Bank of Southwest
Missouri
Captain D’s
Carnahan-White Fence
Company
Donna and Jeff Carney
Carpet Shoppe
Patricia & Ken L. Carter
Cartoon’s
Children’s Orchard
Christian Womens Fellowship
Citizens Bank of Rogersville
Clary’s
Sandy and Stan Coffman
Commerce Bank Employees
Giving Fund
James H. Cooper
Marc R. Copeland
Copy Products, Inc.
Dawn and Mike Cosby
Cox Fitness Center
Cravin’ Pizza
Daimler Chrysler Corporation
Fern and Max DeForest
Delta Roofing
Diamond Shoppe
Dining by Design
Early Day Gas Engine Ladies
Auxiliary
Econo Lodges of Springfield
Elite Landscapes, LLC
Elks Ladies Auxiliary # 409
Emil Eskengren
Dr. Wanda and Pat Ethen
Famous People Players
First National Bank
Flower Merchant, Ltd.
Frank Durbin, State Farm
Insurance
Freedom of Road Riders
Mary Fry
Martha and Dr. Walt Gaska
George’s Pharmacy
Holly and Brent Gilstrap
James K. Goff
Gorman - Scharpf Funeral
Home, Inc.
Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of
Eagles
Great Southern Employees Fund
Great Southern Travel
Mary Jane and Larry Grinstead
GTE
GTE Employees Fund
Janet and John Harp
Judy Haun
John A. Heitz
Royce Henson
Dallis Higginbotham
Carolin and Billy Hixon
Hogan Land Title
Daunis Holloway
Barbara and Dr. Alex Hover
Jana and Malcolm Hukriede
Husch Blackwell Sanders
International Sourcing, LTD
Jennifer and Joel Jackson
James A. & Helen E. Lilly Trust
James River Grill
Linda and Jerry Jared
JCPenney Home Store
Pamela and Dan Jenkins
Junior League of Springfield
Kiwanis Club South
Knights of Columbus, #6470
L. Joyce Krasser
Kum & Go
Lacey Bros. Retail Construction
Landers Chevrolet North
Hummer
Belinda Langham
Leigh Environmental
Bridgette and Gary Leonard
Lezah Stenger Fund
(Community Foundation)
Cherie and Rick Linder
Forest W. Lipscomb
Betty and Gary Lipscomb
Camille and Alan Lockhart
Longhorn Grill
Carl Lowe
Loyd’s Electric Supply
Bryan Magers
Malkmus Law Firm LLC
Malone Finkle Echkhardt &
Collins, Inc.
Maxon’s
Kathy and Michael McCormick
Carol Sue and Morey McDaniel
Allan McKelvy
Charles and Laura Meek
Meridian Creative
Merrill Lynch
Metropolitan Grill
Amy and Travis Meyer
Mindy and Steve Miller
Mille’s
Missouri Amateur Softball
Association
MO Sports Hall of Fame
Kathy and Wayne Morelock
MSU Athletics
Jeanette Musgrave
Nakato’s
Lesha and Andy Neidert
Nu Essence Massage & Day Spa
Mary Beth and Charlie O’Reilly
Dr. Nancy and Larry O’Reilly
Pamela O’Reilly
Dolly and Pat Oshel
Ozark Mountain Ducks Booster
Club
Patterson’s Manufacturers
Agents
Debbie and Jim Penn
Joe Penner
Becky and Glen Petteway
Philip Morris Companies Inc.
Kerry and Scott Podliska
Preference, Inc.
Dr. Ed Pyatt D.D.S.
Jeanne Reidle
Robbins Photography
Rotary Club of SE Springfield
Rural Missouri Cable T.V., Inc.
Jami and Jeff Salyers
Samek, Fritz & Company
Sam’s Wholesale Club
SBC
Schilling & Sellmeyer
Jewell T. Schweitzer
Select Risk Management
Services
Signature Magazine
Nikki and Daniel B. Sivils
Smillie Financial Services
Becky and Edward Spain
Kathryn and Stephen Spence
Springfield Collectors Club, Inc.
State Farm Missouri Regional
Office
State Park Marina
Edi Stauffer
Holly Stenger
Ronald and Lezah Stenger
Stereo One
Brooke and Shannon Strother
Sunrise Optimist Club
Tal and Rosalie O’Reilly
Wooten Family Foundation
Taney County Bunco
The Avenue
The Bearded Clam
The Beer Company, LLC
The Billiard Factory & Spa
Brokers
The Thicket
Thompson Sales Company
Tindle Mills, Inc.
TJ Sales Company, Inc.
Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience
Touch Restaurant
Trolley’s
Ann and William Turner
Sue and Doug Twigger
Two Tigers, Inc.
UMB Bank Golf Tourney
United Way/Metro Chicago
US Food Service
Christine Vallely
Katie and Richard Vance
Crystal and Steve Vaughn
Visually Impaired Children’s
Vita Bella Homes LLC
Mel Volmert
Becky and Jim Von Behren
Wal-Mart Foundation/Sam’s
Abby and Roger Wasson
Greg Weaver
Lawson Weaver
Westway Shopping Center, LLC
Jim and Mary White
Nancy and Michael A. White
Tom Wiles
William Zickel Company
Kathy and Samuel Wittmer
WMC Mechanical
Marie and Mark Wood
Wood Re New & Tile Too!
Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten
Worldcom, Inc. LDDS
Worsham & Vaughan
John Wyrsch
Xerox Document Solutions
Sponsors Club -
($500.00+)
James Abbott
ABC Pictures, Inc.
Agrario
Akers & Arney
Karen and Edd Akers
Allegiant Air
Amber Light Motor Inn
American Legion Auxiliary
#220
American Legion Post #639
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Applebee’s
Dolores and Ernest Bailey
Roberta Bailey
Bailey’s American Grille
Cynthia and Jay Baker
Bank of America, Mountain
Grove
Bank of Kimberling City
Joyce and Stephen Barham
Libby and Bob Barnard
Benefits Unlimited
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Comissioner Roseann and Dr.
John Bentley
Bevinco of SW Missouri
Bijan’s
Bill Meacheam, State Farm
Insurance
Blackwell’s
Boyd Aluminum
Jeresa Branstetter
Bruno’s
Bud’s Tire & Wheel
Business Expo
Gary W. Caler
Candlestick Inn, LLC
Cardinal Floral Supply
Ann and Dan Carter
Central Dodge
Clarion Hotel/Classic Sports
Concentra
John Courtney
Coyote’s Adobe Cafe
Cruisin’ 66
Laura Derrick, AIA
Brooke and Paul Dizmang
Beverly and Charles Downs
Downtown Exchange Club
Elese Tagge Anthony Education
Fund (Community
Foundation)
Kretia and Kirk Elmquist
Leslie and Mike Esterl
Sarah and Frank Evans, III
Richard Evans
Fabick Southwest
Fedora
Flummerfelt Town & Country
Forsyth Lioness Club
Karen and Elvin Foster
Margaret and Stephen Foucart
Larry and Glenna Frazier
Garage Graphics
Gary Noble, State Farm
Insurance
Missy and Brian Gelner
Diane and Mark Gelner
Rick Giesen
Gilardi’s
Deborah and Douglas E.
Goodman
Susan and Dr. Mark Grimm
GTE Telephone Operations
Gary Hagar
Kimberly Hailey
Dr. and Mrs. Scott Harris
Harter House Supermarket
Dana and Rich Havens
Erin L. Hession
Regina and Joseph Hessler
Highland Springs Country Club
Hoffman Supply Company, Inc.
Dr. Michael A. Horan
Eddie House
Yvette and Dr. Steve Hughes
Kathryn and John Hunter
Husch Blackwell Sanders
Leigh and John Hutchison
Heather and Randall Ince
Interior Planning Consultants,
Inc.
Internal Medicine Associates,
Inc.
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Bervil Ivy
J. Howard Fisk Limousines
J. L. DeGraffenreid & Son
J. Nations, State Farm Insurance
JAG Architectural Products
James Trammell, State Farm
Insurance
Jay Key Service, Inc.
Jennifer’s Home Health Agency,
Inc.
Jewell Thompson Schweitzer
Humanitarian of the Year
John Deere Landscapes
John Q. Hammons Industries
Martha and Joe Johnson
Adam Jorgenson
Justice Jewelers
Teresa and Derek R. Kaelin,
DDS
Kids Day America
Christy and Michael Kinney
Karen and William Krittenbrink
L & J Plumbing Supply
Lakes Area Sertoma Club
Belinda and Jim Langham
Stacie and Scott Larson
Lathrop & Gage, L.C.
Law Office of Dee Wampler
William Lawrence
Everett Leath
Lennie Cloud Fund (Community
Foundation)
Leola’s Vintage Home & Garden
Lester Building Systems
Judy Lightner
Robert W. Lowe
Lowe’s
Jane and Dr. Hugh Lundman
Harriet & Dr. Michael Luzecky
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
Markim White Insurance
Agency
Marshall Enterprises LC
Marshall Waters Woody
Mattax-Neu-Prater Eye Center
Jason Mayer
Mayse-Earnhardt Chevrolet
Allison and Rob McCarville
Martha D. McLean
Kim and Sean McQueary
Bill Meacheam
Med-Pay, Inc.
Mary Kay & Terry Meek
Midwest Aluminum
Manufacturing Company
Midwest Walking Horse Show
Missouri Entertainment & Event
Center
Missouri Neon
Ryan Morrison
Dr. Robert J. Murney
Neale & Newman LLP
New Shanghai Circus - Acrobats
of China
Robert O’Block
Oreck Clean Home Center
Patrick O’Reilly
Orman LLC
Ozark Mobile Entertainment
Ozark Mountain Bank
Ozark Timber Company
Park Crest Assembly of God
Ryan and Kelly Patterson
Pearson Automotive
Susan and Dr. Carlos Perez
Pershing School
PG Walker
Pinegar Chevrolet
Mark Pitts
Pleasant Hope Bank
Pointe Royale
Price Appraisals, Inc.
Adam and Kim Pyle
QuikDine.com
Race Brothers Farm Supply, Inc.
Radisson Hotel
Sam B. Randolph
Riad Authentic Mediterranean
Cuisine
Nancy Richardson
Kristen and Brian Riedy
Robert B. Murray Company
Cinda and Lynn Rodgers
Route 66 Music Festival
S.W.E.D.G.E.&TA, Branch 16
Chuck Schmit
Scrivener Oil Company
Seminole Decor Center, Inc.
Sharon and Curtis Seward
Seymour Lions Club
Marie and Dr. Bharat Shah
Shirley and Jerry Shipley
Julie and Tom Short
Krystal and Luke Simon
Violet and Kenneth Sims
Skate-A-Thon - Springfield
Laura and Justin Skiles
Margo Skiles
Skornia Medical LLC
SMC Electric
Doris and James Smith
Springfield Amateur Softball
Assoc.
Springfield Brake Company
Springfield Cardinals
Springfield City Council
Springfield Mill and Lumber
Springfield Public Schools
Employees
Springfield Trust Company
St. John’s Medical Spa
St. Michael’s
Stanhope, L.L.C.
Steak ‘N Shake
Dr. Kelley Still
Surdyke Yamaha, KTM
Karen and Judge Miles Sweeney
Marijo and Jerry Taylor
Ted E. Bear’s Toy Factory
Telephone Pioneer Life Member
Club
Sue and Ronald Terry
Text Bucks, Inc.
The Daily Events
Michael Thomas
Tri-M Marketing
United Airlines
United Way of Morris County
US BANK/Table Rock Lake
Vincel Buick, Inc.
Wal-Mart #2175
Dee Wampler
Louanna and Roger Wasson
Cindy and Greg Watkins
Wehrenberg Design Company
Wellpoint Associate Giving
Campaign
Thomas D. Wells
White’s Gateway Bowl
Whitlock Selim & Keehn
Dave and Susie Wieland
Tiffany Wilgus
Work of Art

Claire is Walking Tall
At 18 months Claire was showing signs of developmental delays. Her family was immediately connected with First Steps and
soon began a therapy program. At 24 months Claire was diagnosed with spastic diplasia cerebral palsy. Her mom says the
best thing she was told is that Claire was Claire before her diagnosis and she is still that same little girl now. Claire has
now been in therapy for more than a year and has made great progress. Where before she could not walk or talk, she now
has a vocabulary of at least 30 words and she’s walking tall.
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Commission on Accreditation
of Rehabilitation Facilities
Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Therapy Program, Early Child Care &
Education Program, Employment Program
& Technology Learning Center Program
are accredited by the Rehabilitation
Accreditation Commission.
United Way of the Ozarks
Developmental Center of
the Ozarks is proud to be
a member agency of the
United Way of the Ozarks.

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