Newsletter – May/June 2008

REstart REminders
D. J. Ryan

We have a number of important “reminders” for IREM members, including “Friends.”
Reminder 1. Business attire for students continues to be needed. We have sorted through the donated clothing currently in our warehouse, where we gather and provide appropriate clothing for our students for their internships in apartment communities or corporate offices, as well as for the happy day when they are hired. We purged clothing that was out of date, in poor condition, or otherwise inappropriate. Consequently, we need fresh, up to date garments that no longer fit you or that you no longer need. In fact, how about circulating the request in your office? WOMEN’S business attire only. (We no longer need men’s or children’s clothes, toys or household goods.) Please let Toria at the IREM office know if you have a contribution.

Reminder 2 and Acknowledgement. Softball Tournament on August 23 at Robb Field. We are grateful to RSI Roofing, who is our “Grand Slam” sponsor for helping us get our fun fundraiser off the ground. There are plenty of other sponsorship opportunities available…not to mention opportunities for 16 teams to compete for top spot. Bring the whole family – we’ll have lots of fun activities for the kids, and space for your friends to come cheer for your team. If you are interested in a sponsorship or entering a team from your company, contact Toria at the IREM office.

Un-Reminder 3 and Acknowledgement. We have decided to remain in our current warehouse space for a time longer. Our hunt for the last several months hasn’t turned up a usable space so the project has been put on the back burner. BUT….if the right space should come along…….. Meanwhile, thanks to several IREM “Friends,” our current warehouse has been seriously upgraded. We want to thank Toria Watson and her husband who did the floors and carpet, Chris Cena of Pro-Tech Painting who donated his crew’s hours to prep and paint, and Debi Palumbo of Frazee Painting who donated supplies and LOTS of paint and primer.

Reminder 4. The proceeds from the annual IREM Golf Tournament on May 22 provide an important source of funding for the REstart program. There will be a Silent Auction (as well as the usual raffle items) – all donations for the Auction are tax-deductible in case you wish to donate something wonderful for bid.

Reminder 5. We have lost contact with a few of our former REstart graduates who may be working at a community or corporate office of an IREM member. If you or someone you know is a former graduate, please check in with Toria at the IREM office so we can stay in touch!