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Welcome Fund Development Coordinator Debbie Rasmussen to the Council Staff

The Council is pleased to welcome debbie rasmussen to our staff! Debbie joined in April as fund development coordinator, working side-by-side with Lori Werbeckes, our fund development director. Debbie’s role is to maintain donor records and support fundraising efforts in a variety of other ways. Debbie holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of… Continue Reading Welcome Fund Development Coordinator Debbie Rasmussen to the Council Staff

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Saying ‘Thank You’ During National Volunteer Month

Over the years, the Council has benefited greatly from the efforts of our many volunteers. Every April, we honor their contributions by recognizing National Volunteer Month. In 2021, volunteers clocked in over 760 hours for the Council. Here’s a sampling of what they did: Created audio recordings of publications, including the Council Courier, On Sight… Continue Reading Saying ‘Thank You’ During National Volunteer Month

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Bidding Adieu to our Retiring Colleague Ray Cubberly

After 15 years at the Council, Database Manager Ray Cubberly is calling it a career at the end of March. We are grateful to Ray for all his excellent work as a member of the fund development team. Ray came to the Council in 2007, after his position at another nonprofit was eliminated. After initially… Continue Reading Bidding Adieu to our Retiring Colleague Ray Cubberly

Welcome Program Associate Dan Torres to the Council Staff

We’re pleased to welcome Dan Torres as the newest member of the Council staff. Dan joined the Council as a Program Associate in February. That role comes with a lot of hats to wear. Dan helps update the Council website, helps put together our e-newsletters, assists callers and Sharper Vision Store visitors, and pitches in… Continue Reading Welcome Program Associate Dan Torres to the Council Staff

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Happy 70th Anniversary to the Council!

It’s hard to believe the Council has now been around for 70 years! Please join us in celebrating all that we have accomplished so far and in looking toward the opportunities ahead to advance equity, access and independence for Wisconsin residents living with vision loss. We’re grateful to all of the founders, supporters, board members,… Continue Reading Happy 70th Anniversary to the Council!

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Council Honors Rhonda Staats for a Lifetime of Service

For at least two decades, Rhonda Staats has been talking to everyone she can about advocacy, education and empowerment pertaining to people who are blind and visually impaired. Earlier this year, the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired recognized those efforts by honoring Rhonda with its 2021 Lifetime Service Award. The award is… Continue Reading Council Honors Rhonda Staats for a Lifetime of Service

All About Bob: Meet the Council’s New Communications Director

Please join the staff in welcoming Bob Jacobson to the Council as our new communications director. With more than 20 years of nonprofit communications experience, Bob is pleased to return to the nonprofit sector after a stint at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services overseeing provider communications in the Medicaid division. “I learned a lot… Continue Reading All About Bob: Meet the Council’s New Communications Director

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Make a Difference as Part of the Council’s Board

Did you know the Council’s Board of Directors is made up of more than a dozen people, both with and without vision loss? These leaders are from all over the state and bring a variety of experiences to the board. Continue Reading Make a Difference as Part of the Council’s Board

Welcome our New Customer Care Specialist at the Sharper Vision Store

Please join us in welcoming Greg Schmidt as the new customer care specialist at the Council’s Sharper Vision Store. Continue Reading Welcome our New Customer Care Specialist at the Sharper Vision Store

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Community Volunteer Service Award Recipients: Doris Dolph and Sally DeVriend

They’re retired nurses who met through their church. But what really brought Doris Dolph and Sally DeVriend together? Their passion for volunteering to make a difference in their community, which led to them receiving the Council’s Community Volunteer Service Award this year. Continue Reading Community Volunteer Service Award Recipients: Doris Dolph and Sally DeVriend

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