NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them

Subject: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: JenEllen
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 12:04 PM

Hello all;

For about 9 years now I've done a lot of volunteer work with developmentally disabled adults, mostly teaching living skills and basic education. Recently, the 'welfare' money that was destined for aliens and able-bodied folks in our state was cut and shifted to 'job-training' for both them and the disabled community, so now my volunteer work is in job-training.

The company I work with applied for a contract with Manhasset Specialty company, and WE GOT IT!! I was a bit puzzled at first, the name sounded so very familiar, until I realized that I'd been staring at that name on every MUSIC STAND from grade 4 orchestra on....

YES!! Manhasset Music Stands! Well, the group I am training is building accessory lamps for the music stands. You can see more about them HERE. Our crew assembles the lamps and packages them for distribution.

This is a real step forward for some of these folks. I've got a crew made up of folks with everything from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome to ADHD to Turettes. It's like trying to herd cats, but it is wonderful to see them getting out in the world and realizing that they can make a difference too.

Anyhow, Christmas is coming. If you know someone who likes making music and doesn't want to do it in the dark? Well, my advice would be to check into Manhasset Music Stand Lamps (shameless plug for the good guys) They run about $12 US from the factory, and come with cord/bulb/ect so they are ready to go at the turn of a switch. There is a distribution site on the Manhasset website, and you can find a dealer near you, or send a PM and I'll see what I can do from this end.

Thanks,
JenEllen

Subject: RE: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 05:11 PM

Jaysus, womon, when do you sleep?! From snails to elk, to painting faux cows, to writing to veterinarian-ing:-)...you're too danged young to have done all of this, already!**BG**

Howsomeever, you are also to be greatly admired, and I do; just proud as can be to claim you as one of mah little Sisters! Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention and I will look into getting one or two for people on my list! What a wonderful cause.

luvyakatma

Subject: RE: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: NicoleC
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 05:59 PM

Awesome!

And I just happen to be in the market for a music stand :)

Subject: RE: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: wysiwyg
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 06:13 PM

I need a light! Anybody got a light? Choiches is dawk!

~S~

Subject: RE: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: Bill D
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 06:20 PM

whut?? wid all dem stained glass winders?...."Let my little light shine"

Subject: RE: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: wysiwyg
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 06:29 PM

I play at NIGHT Bill.

Sat Nite service, remember???

(hi bill)


~S~

Subject: RE: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: JenEllen
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 06:30 PM

You guys are nuts....*bg*

Actually kat, I have been known to sleep, but find it highly overrated. An' besides, if I was doin' this for the money, I'd be getting paid what I was worth, living on the Riviera or somethin', and certainly not writing this post from the 'Frozen Shithole on the Prairie'!!

Nope, these are good folks. What this contract is doing is giving them a place to stretch their wings a bit, and gives us an opportunity to see what kind of skills they have for "real" jobs. We talk about things like cleanliness, being on time, work ethics, etc., and they really take pride in their work. As long as the lamps have a market, they have a job.

Also a BIG thank you to our Mudcatter "MAG", who stopped to see me at the site a few weeks ago, met some of the guys, and said "Lamps? I need one of those!" She threw the first spark.

~J

Subject: RE: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: Donuel
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 09:05 PM

Shine on Shine on Manhasset moon

Subject: RE: NO BS--MUDCATTERS: Help us help them
From: Bill D
Date: 17 Oct 02 - 12:32 AM

oh...night, right. (I never went to church except on Sundays)

(hi susan)