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A NEWSLETTER FOR FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND SUPPORTERS OF THE LEARNING TREE
ppreciation Day for our Service Men and Women
On September 18, 2015, the Little Tree Preschool in Anniston hosted an appreciation day for the
community service men and women from all branches of the military. Personalized invitations were sent
inviting them to attend a cookie social hosted by the children. More than 24 special guests were welcomed
by the children, giving each of them a special gift, cookies, and drinks.
The children later taught their new friends how to sign the words
thank you, soldier, friend, cookie, and drink. Lasting friendships were
established that day. •
Be sure to visit our
new website at
www.learning-tree.org
iPad donation
Sunny King Ford of Anniston
donated 36 iPads to
Jacksonville Residential
School children. These iPads
will be used for educational
and communication needs.
Thank you Sunny King Ford.
Erica Brown with Shane Denney, General Manager.
WINTER 2016 ISSUE:
Appreciation Day • Ultimate 13th Birthday Surprise! • Regional News • Holiday Party Time
Winter 2016
http://www.learning-tree.org
Established in 1983, The Learning
Tree, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to children and adolescents
with significant educational, medical,
and behavioral challenges; helping
them develop and maintain a quality of
life expected by non-disabled members
of their family and community.
The Learning Tree is governed by a
volunteer board of directors, representative of the primary service areas in
the State of Alabama.
Board of Directors
Dr. John Caldwell
Katie Dougherty
Nathan Handmacher
Allison Kendall
Mike Marion
Dr. Sam Perna
Dr. Marcia Rossi
Dr. Jim Siders
This newsletter is published by The
Learning Tree, Resource Development
Department compiled and distributed
by coordinating offices located in these
Alabama cities:
Anniston/Jacksonville
Auburn/Tallassee
Mobile
The Learning Tree, Inc.
Administrative Office
101 S. Dubois Street
PO Box 780639
Tallassee, AL 36078
334-252-0025
Executive Director
Dr. Marc Williams
Happy New Year to all of our friends
and supporters this past year!
And to all of our dedicated employees . . .
we appreciate you!
Thank you.
Thrivent Financial
Thrivent Financial is a membership organization of Christians with a
mission to help people manage their finances confidently and live generously.
Thrivent, in collaboration with its members, provides both educational and
charitable support to individuals, churches and nonprofit organizations throughout
the community. Thrivent is a not for profit fraternal benefit organization that
provides its members with benefits that can be used for charitable giving. Thrivent
Choice is a charitable grant program that allows eligible members to recommend
nonprofit organizations where Thrivent Financial will distribute part of its charitable
outreach funds each year. In 2014, nearly $55 million Choice Dollar grants were
awarded. The Learning Tree was recently added to their directory of participating
organizations. For more information on Thrivent Financial or their Choice Dollar
grants, please call David Buckhaults at 251-443-5661.
The Ultimate 13th
Birthday Surprise!
On November 14th a young man received an ultimate 13th birthday surprise. Richard Petty Driving
Experience donated a ride along in an actual NASCAR racecar at the side of a professional driver for 3 laps,
at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. He spent the day in Atlanta
touring the facility, and enjoying his favorite sport, NASCAR,
from track side. It was a birthday he will always remember.
Throughout the year, we strive to make our childrens’
birthdays extra special. Each student has a birthday party
based on their specific wants and preferences, like themed
parties or holding their party at a certain event location. A
few of the theme parties this year were The Beach Boys,
pool splash party, and favorite sports teams. Several of
the event parties were held at The Factory, Six Flags over
Georgia, Talladega Super Speedway, and Six Flags White
Waters. Birthday cakes, made by a former Learning Tree
employee, are specially designed based on their likes and
coordinate with their party theme. At The Learning Tree
Jacksonville Campus, birthdays are one of those events we
try to go “all out” to show the children how much they are
loved and cared for. It is a special time to celebrate not only
another year older, but celebrate that child as an individual.
Regional Director-Anniston/Jacksonville
Pat Murphy
Regional Director-Auburn/Tallassee
Whitney Hester
Regional Director-Mobile
Juanita Williams
Operations Director
Ben Rogers
Resource Development Director
Sheila Sears
Member of the Alabama Autism Providers Network Collaborating,
Advocating and Caring
for People with ASD
www.al-autismproviders.net
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Making Strides
Bessie, a student at The Learning Tree
Tallassee, is now attending Tallassee
High School. Every day she attends a PE
class from 8:40 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. She
loves basketball and plays really well!
Bessie has adjusted well to the transition
and loves to go. Matt Coker, Principal
of Tallassee High School said, “Bessie is
doing great and I hope she can enroll in
more classes in the future.”
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AUBURN/TALLASSEE REGION
AUBURN/TALLASSEE REGION (cont.)
The Learning Tree Tallassee celebrates 10 years
Angling for Autism Fishing
Tournament
The second annual Angling for Autism fishing
tournament held October 24, 2015 at Wind Creek
State Park in Alexander City, was a huge success. Sixty
boats registered that morning in hopes to win the top
prize of $1,500. The Learning Tree paid out ten places
and offered an optional big fish pot with a 70/30 split. There were also $100 prizes for the top
parent/child team and the top male/female team. The 1st place winner was Chad and Chris
Pictured L to R: Stephanie Weldon, Amelia Ingram & Steven Ingram
Miller with the highest weight of 14.17lbs. They also won the big fish pot which was $413.
The 2nd place winner ($1,000) went to John Pollard and Rob Lee with 13.07 lbs. The 3rd
place ($800) went to Norman Browning and Don Belew. They also won the second big fish
prize of $177. 4th place ($600) went to Alan Blalock and David Blalock; 5th place ($500) went
to Tim Lawrence and Heath Harrell; 6th place ($400) went to Steven Ingram and Amelia Ingram,
they were also the winners of the parent/child team; 7th place ($300) went to Steve Drinnon
and Steve Callins; 8th place ($200) went to Rusty and Ronnie Mask; 9th place ($150) went to
Josh and Jimmy Hill; and 10th place ($100) went to Ken Walters and Jason Beasley. The prize
for top male/female team ($100) went to Marty and Kim Giddens. Thanks to all of our anglers
that participated. A big thank you goes out to Mr. Barry Corbman, Coach of the Wetumpka
High School fishing team, for handling the weigh in for us again this year. We also appreciated
Kerrianne Castleberry who came out early to help with registrations and tickets sales, Ryan
Ziegenfelder who helped check live wells, Cory Hammonds for assisting with the weigh in,
Pictured L to R: John Pollard and Stephanie Weldon
Ashley Hammonds for taking photos, Laci Hammonds and Chesney Russell for selling tickets,
and our Executive Director, Dr. Marc Williams
and Jim Sears for checking the boaters in at the
time of weigh in. A very special thanks to Dallas
Weldon, Stephanie’s husband, who worked the
early morning shift checking live wells, “blasted
off” the boaters at safe daylight, and helped Mr.
Corbman with the weigh in.
A big thanks to our sponsors
Bama Budweiser, AES Industries; Tallassee
True Value; Lyon, Fry, Cadden Insurance;
PrimeSouth Bank; A.M.P.S.; Trustmark Bank,
E&I, Inc., Tallassee Walmart, Jeffcoat-Trant,
Inc., Tallassee Automotive & Tallassee Rotary Club
The Learning Tree Tallassee celebrated 10 years of service in
August. Members from the Resource Development Committee,
arranged a special day of celebration, food, fellowship and tours
of the school. Dr. Marc Williams, Executive Director, welcomed
everyone. Whitney Hester gave a brief history of The Learning Tree
and how the Tallassee campus got started. Robert Payne, Mayor
of Tallassee, presented Dr. Marc and Whitney with a Proclamation
from the City of Tallassee highlighting the Anniversary. Guests
in attendance were Dr. John Caldwell a member of the Board of
Directors, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Brown, Mr. and Mrs. George
McCain, and local business owners, Mrs. Brooke Rigsby of
Studio B Dance Center and Mrs. Suzannah Wilson of Suzannah’s
Photography. The Resource Development Committee included
Laurie Rygiel, HR Management Solutions; Michone Roye,
Director, Chamber of Commerce; Suzannah Wilson, Suzannah’s
Photography; Kim Adams with the Alabama Power Company;
Laura Leigh Peters with Community Home Care and Hospice.
For three years Dr. John and Marjorie Caldwell have provided a
Thanksgiving feast for the staff and children of The Learning Tree
Tallassee campus. This year they didn’t disappoint. The Caldwell’s
along with their other son Will, Jeremy and Mrs. Caldwell’s mother,
Diane McMeans provided lunch for more than 50 staff and students. Thank you so much for your hospitality and support!
Pictured L to R: Mrs. Jessica Bates, Gina and Mr. Tommy Bates.
Pictured L to R: Dr. John Caldwell, Mayor Robert Payne,
Whitney Hester and Dr. Marc Williams
Pictured L to R: Mrs. Marjorie Caldwell, Jeremy, Dr. John Caldwell & Will Caldwell.
Elmore County Community Foundation Support
Pictured L to R: Marc Williams,
Executive Director, and Jim Sears
Pictured L to R: Chris Miller,
Stephanie Weldon, & Chad Miller
Pictured L to R: Heather Palfey,
Cindy Jones and Cole Stewart
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A Thanksgiving feast!
Boots and Bow Ties SAVE THE DATE
Elmore County Community
Foundation Support
The second “Boots and Bow Ties” western style gala will be held on Friday, February
5, 2016 at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. It promises to be a night of fun, food and music
with friends beginning at 6:30 p.m. with heavy hors d ‘oeuvres from Southern Hospitality, complimentary beverages and silent auction. Also for your enjoyment, we will have
gaming tables again. With each ticket purchased, guests will receive $500 of play money
and a ticket to be entered into a drawing at the end of the evening. Tickets may be purchased for $50.00 per person. All proceeds will benefit The Learning Tree and our many
programs. Some of our distinguished guests in attendance last year were, The Mayor of
the City of Tallassee, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Payne, State Representative Mark Tuggle, and
Senator Tom Whatley. Also in attendance were board members, Dr. Marcia Rossi and Dr.
John Caldwell. Don’t miss out on this fun night out. For more information call Stephanie
Weldon (334) 415-9372 or email [email protected].
The Elmore County Community Foundation recently
awarded a $2,500 grant to
The Learning Tree school in
Tallassee. The grant will be
used to strengthen educational services and specialized
therapies, by enriching the
classroom setting of the community school location serving
the residential children. The
funds will be used to replace
two projectors for the Smart
Boards in the classrooms.
Pictured L to R: Mayor Robert Payne,
Dr. Marc Williams, Whitney Hester
The children in Tallassee would like to thank the Elmore County
Community Foundation for the generous grant to improve the
playground that they enjoy so much. The playground improvements
made the area usable for the children to play safely again. Some of
the improvements included replacing deteriorated boards on the fort,
pressure washing the swing set and the fort, replacing the swings and
chains, repainting the swing set and re-staining the fort. The Elmore
County Community Foundation is an affiliate of Central Alabama
Community Foundation and offers citizens in Elmore County the
opportunity to build long-term support for their community.
Pictured L to R: Stephanie Weldon, ECCF
President Burton Ward and Whitney Hester
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MOBILE REGION
ANNISTON/JACKSONVILLE REGION
United Way Day of Action
The Learning Tree Anniston is a United Way Partner Agency.
Their Day of Action is an annual signature event with of hands-on
volunteer opportunities occurring across the community. Through
a coordinated effort, companies allow their employees to take
time off to work on projects that will improve the community and
help local non-profit agencies. On June 19, 2015, five volunteer
employees from Auto Custom Carpets teamed up for the The Little
Tree Preschool to make repairs and updates to the classrooms.
New metal storage cabinets were installed for cleaning supplies
to be safely locked away and the bathrooms were painted for a
fresh new look. Volunteers came prepared to get their hands dirty
and worked in full forced from 8am until 3pm. United Way of East
Central Alabama has become an important extended family for
the Anniston and Jacksonville school locations. As a result of their
help and support, community awareness and involvement has
increased tremendously.
Community
Helpers Day
5th Annual Chip in for Autism” golf tournament
On September 25,
2015, the Little Tree Preschool celebrated “Community Helpers Day”.
Each police and fire unit
in the area was delivered
an invitation to receive a
gift of appreciation from
the preschool students,
which included a
‘Survival Kit’ gift bag: a
pack of Lifesavers for the
many times they have
been a life saver; a pack
of Starburst candies for that burst of energy they often need; Paper clips to help hold them all together during emergencies; and
a Mounds candy bar for the “mounds” of courage they have to
have each day to keep us all safe. The police officers gave sticker
badges to kids to be honorary police officers for the day. Each
child was able to get in a police car and see the how the lights
work. The firemen came with 2 fire trucks and Sparky the fire dog.
Each child received a fire helmet, bracelet, and a firemen’s badge.
When sirens blared and lights flashed the children squealed with
delight. The very special guests also joined in some classroom
time for crafts and other projects including snacks. Many thanks
to these new friends.
The 5th Annual Chip In for Autism golf tournament was Friday, October 23, 2015 at Azalea City Golf Course.
More than $33,000 was raised for this year to benefit boys and girls at Woody’s Song School in Mobile.
The event was coordinated by Cindy Fulford, mom to Woody’s Song School students, Sam and Cale. A
special thank you to Cindy and all of the Woody’s Song School families that worked tirelessly to make the
tournament a success. After a beautiful day on the links, more than 80 golfers were treated to dinner
courtesy of The Hungry Owl. Many thanks to title sponsor, HPC Pharmacy and the other sponsors who
made this event a success. Chip in for Autism is the only event solely benefiting Woody’s Song School.
Title Sponsor
HPC Pharmacy
Platinum Sponsor
Baker, Donelson, Bearman,
Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Bailey Carroll
Ron and Angie Cieutat
CSpire Foundation
Firetrol
Hancock Bank
The Hungry Owl
Jones Walker
Mobile Premier Pediatric Dentistry, LLC
Nicholas Insulation Services
The Orthopaedic Group
Providence Hospital
Greg, Judy, Andy & Kevin Sykes
Gold Sponsor
Butch Barker – Team Sports
BDI Pharma
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, LLC
The Dozier Family
Infirmary Health
The Iqbal Family
Regions Bank
Roberts Brothers
Russell, Thompson, Butler &
Houston, LLP
Alexander Seawright Transportation
The Starr Family
Stirling Properties
Bryan & Suzanne Sykes
Hole Sponsor
14th Street Church of Christ
AltaPointe Health Systems
Debra Aronson
The Belcher Family
Cates Optical
The Chatham Family
Brian Chubb
Jean Cieutat
Cottage Hill Civitan – Friends of
Woody’s Song School
Dance Without Limits
Diversified Roofing
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eiland
Philip Epstein
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
Neal Fancourt
The Forsman Family
Autry Greer & Sons, Inc.
Gulf Coast Surgical Specialists
The Handmacher Family
The Jones Family
Mary Ann Killion & Amber Carmichael
Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance Company
The Mason Family
The Reed Mattingly Family
Myrta Moore
New Horizons Credit Union
John Parsons
Smith Dukes & Buckalew
Simply Sheets
The Strickland Family
USA Autism Diagnostic Clinic
USA Psychology Department
Honda Volunteer Day
On July 25, 2015, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama coordinated
a volunteer work day at The Little Tree Preschool of Anniston. Six
volunteers from Honda assisted staff and parents in the removal of
overgrown bushes and trees in front of the school. They also provided mulch and ferns to improve the entrance areas of the school
providing a more welcoming appearance for visitors and parents.
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Honda also donated $100 for each volunteer that worked that day.
The Little Tree Preschool is very proud of the new look and appreciate all of the hard work. The $500 raised will help fund enrichment
classes for the preschool, including dance, music, and art.
Pictured left to right are: Ed Wynn, Bart Benson, Brent Hall, David Langham
Tournament organizer, Cindy Fulford
Volunteers from Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Pictured left to right are: Nick Friley, Allie Barker, Sara Breland, Brian Breland
Pictured L to R are: Jimmy Fulford, Gary Fulford, Jules Starr and Jed Fulford
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MOBILE REGION (cont.)
Learning Tree Supporters Receive
Recognition at Local and State Level
Dr. Hanes Swingle and Ms. Angie Cieutat were recognized
recently for their contributions to the community and to The
Learning Tree. Dr. Swingle received the Distinguished Advocate
of the Year award at the 59th Mobile ARC Annual Meeting and
Awards Banquet for his work as Director of the University of South
Alabama’s Autism Diagnostic Clinic. Dr. Swingle was recognized
for his lifelong dedication to research, teaching and caring for
children with autism spectrum disorders. Ms. Cieutat received
the Promising Young Leader award at the Mobile ARC Annual
Meeting and Awards Banquet, as well as the State award at the
2015 DisAbility Conference in Orange Beach Alabama for her
work with Kilborn’s Kids at The Learning Tree. Kilborn’s Kids
provides the children at Woody’s Song School and the Residential
School with experiential learning experiences outside the regular
curriculum. Ms. Cieutat plans science, art and outdoor activities,
as well as field trips for the children. She works tirelessly to make
sure that the children have fun, challenging activities to enjoy.
MOBILE REGION (cont.)
Care Carnival benefits Woody’s Song School
More than $2,300 was raised when Hayley’s Bar in Downtown’s
LoDa District hosted a street carnival benefitting Woody’s Song
School in November. The Care Carnival featured raffle items,
carnival games and live music hosted by local musicians. The
event was organized by University of South Alabama student,
Brittany Mistich. Brittany, a bartender at Hayley’s, was completing
a practicum at Woody’s Song School and wanted to give back to
the school. Her hard work paid off by raising much needed funds
for Woody’s Song School and increased awareness as well. We’d
like to thank everyone that make the event a success!
Thank you to the Kendall Family!
Ed and Allison Kendall, along with other family and friends
provided turkey and all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day for
more than 60 staff and students at The Learning Tree’s Mobile
campus. Thank you for preparing such a delicious Thanksgiving feast. We are thankful for the Kendall family!
One of our students and Samuel Rollins
One of our students with Mike Kennedy
The Handmacher and Strickland families enjoy the Carnival
Gulf Distributing: Pictured L to R are: Juanita Williams, Marc Williams,
Kelly Hulak, Ashley Brothers, Olivia Wrisley and Teresa Atkins.
University of South Alabama’s Alpha Epsilon Delta
On a warm fall day in November, students from the University
of South Alabama’s Alpha Epsilon Delta visited the Able
Court campus and washed 12 vans for the Residential
program and Woody’s Song School. Alpha Epsilon Delta is
a National honor society, as well as a service organization
for students preparing for careers in the graduate health
professions (medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy,
veterinary medicine, and more). Our vans are essential to our
organization and are constantly on the go. A big thank you
goes out to these hard working students!
Pictured L to R: Angie Cieutat and Dr. Hanes Swingle
Mobile Premier Pediatric Dentistry
Mobile Premier Pediatric Dentistry delivered two cases of toothbrushes from Patterson Dental to The Learning Tree Residential
School. We are grateful for all that you do to support our kids!
Brittany Mistich and Jules Starr
One of our children trying his hand at Go Fish
Thankful for Gulf Distributing
Pictured are: John Williams, Maureen Baldy, DMD,
Devlon Waver, Kristi McNeese and Jamie Ray.
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Recently one of the Learning Tree kids paid a special visit to Gulf
Distributing to say “Thank you” for the support that they give our
children. He was invited for a special tour of their facilities and
handed out candy to the employees. For a number of years,
the company has provided Christmas gifts for the children in
the residential program, providing toys, clothing, furniture and
bedding. In addition, each year they provide iPads for students
who use them to develop their verbal communication skills.
Their special visitor had a great time touring the cooler and the
warehouse riding on their golf cart. Thank you to each employee
at Gulf Distributing, for making our kids holidays brighter!
Kelly Hulak and Ryan Campbell being entertained with his impressions.
The Mobile
Campus Has
a Very Special
Visitor
Santa’s helpers
played by The
Learning Tree-Mobile
staff, Frank Snyder
and Jasmine Clinton
put everyone in the
Christmas spirit at
The Learning Tree
Mobile Campus’
annual Christmas Party. The children enjoyed food donated
by Naman’s Catering, Lenny’s Subs #401 and Foosackly’s –
Semmes. Each child received several gifts that were donated
by Gulf Distributing and Ron Cieutat. The party was enjoyed
by all of the children and the staff as well.
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The Honor Roll
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FUNDING PARTNERS AND
OTHER SUPPORTERS
Alabama Dept. of Education
Alabama Dept. of Human Resources
Alabama Dept. of Mental Health
Auburn City Schools
Autism Speaks
Davis Direct, Inc.
Mobile County Public School System
United Cerebral Palsy
United Way of East Central Alabama
United Way of Southwest Alabama
Volunteers of America
JACKSONVILLE/ANNISTON
ABS Systems
Mr. Terry Adams
Collin and Jerrika Aiken
Altec/Styslinger Foundation
Amazon Smile
America’s First Credit Union
Amy Angel Team
Mr. William Anderson
Anniston Community Education Foundation
Audra’s Flowers
Ms. Danielle Ault
Robert and Emily Bain-Leonard
Chad and Julie Ballenger
Mr. Kevin Bedwell
Mr. Johnny Bentley
Berry Animal Clinic
Mr. Sean Bickersteth
Ms. Carrollyn Blakeny
Ms. Jasmyn Bond
Mr. Jeremy Brazier
Mr. Mike Bright
Ms. Sarah Bright
Mr. Clarence Brimer
Ms. Erica Brown
Ms. Shannon Brown
Mr. Jerry Bynum
Ms. Tiffany Canady
Canvas, Inc.
Ms. Alexadra Carnes
Centre Forest Products
Mr. Michael Chitwood
Eugene and Shelley Civitello
Clanton Animal Hospital
Ms. Sonde Coleman
Mr. Renae Coley
Brent and Nicole Comer
Ms. Erica Cosper
Mr. George I. Crawford
Matthew and Tara Cunningham
The Currie Family
Darr Family Foundation
Ms. Nina Deese
Jay and Phyllis Dill
Mr. Benjamin Dixon
Ms. Jenny Lynn Dooley
Jeanet S. Dreskin
Ms. Jennifer Edmondson
Ms. Autumn Edwards
Mr. Richard Edwards
Michael and Sally Elliott
Empty Stocking, Inc.
Joseph and Kelly England
Ms. Holly Esch
Evans Ace, Inc.
Ms. Barbara Evans
Family Dentistry
Foothills Timber Company
Ms. Karri Frames
Ms. Michelle Frames
Ms. Cynthia Gregg
Mr. Jeremy Gregg
Ms. Kelly Gregg
Ms. Joy Griggs
Jonathan and Brandy Hamlin
Mr. David Hammett
John and Becky Hammett
Mr. Eric Hayes
Ms. Jayda Hemlock
Mr. Phillip Hicks
Ms. Brittany Hogue
Mr. Gary Holt
Ms. Marguerite Hopkins
Ms. Tanya Houck
Denise Hubbard Agency, Inc.
Ms. Deborah Patterson Hulsey
Jacksonville State Univ. – Freshman Forum
Thank you to our friends and supporters. 2
Ms. Bobbi Jennings
Ms. Linda Johns
Edward and Deborah Johnson
Seth and Jillian Johnson
Mr. Michael Johnson
Ms. Mylie Johnson
Ms. Tara Johnson
Pauline and Curtis Jolly
David and Cynthia Judge
Mr. Samson Kipchirchir
Mr. Nicholas Krenn
Ms. Jamie Logan
Magic Travels, LLC
Ms. Peggy Magouirk
Ms. Elizabeth Maloney
Matthew and Kim Maniscalco
Ms. Amanda Mann
Ms. Amanda Marable
Michael and Deneese Marion
Pamela and Reginald Mason
Ms. Kathleen Massey
Patrick and Cynthia McCarty
Mr. Scotty McFry
Ms. Christassea McKinney
Mr. Lowell D. Merritt
Ms. Marilyn Molpus
Ms. Rebecca Morris
Mr. David and Lori Morrow
Ms. Patricia Murphy
Mustard Seed Massage Company
Mr. Kim Nichols
Donna Nolen and Katy Reed
Noble Bank and Trust
Ms. Tenna Norton
Mrs. Jo Ann Oden
Mr. E. Allan Pace
Pediatrics Plus, PC
Michael and Jami Peyton
Ms. Melissa Pugh
Ms. April Rapp
Mr. Eddie Robertson
Ms. Holly Rucker
Mr. Mark Sawyer
Mr. Evan Schoenberg
Ms. Rena Schoenberg
Ms. Laura Senn
Mr. Gary Sewell
Mr. Hunter Sexton
Ms. Tanya Sexton
Ms. Lisa Simmons
Ms. Vikki Smith
Eric and Kimberly Snider
Southern Data Automation, Inc.
Mr. Aimee Spruill
Mr. Darren Spruill
Mr. Quentin Spruill
Ms. Shelby Spurlin
Ms. Lisa Spurling
Ms. Cindy Starnes
State Farm Insurance
Ms. Jennifer Taylor
Mr. Bill Trammell
Mr. Jackson Tucker
Dr. Rebecca O. Turner
Andrew and Julie Tyson
Utility Power, Inc.
Ujjwal Vaidya
Jason and Cynthia Voss
Gerwin and Michelle Wallace
Warren Hardware
Dane and Nancy White
Gary and Tammy Wigington
Dr. Marc Williams
Winn Dixie
Mr. James Wood
Mr. Justin Wright
John and Jennifer Wythe
Dr. James Yates
Kay and Freddie Zirbel
Mr. Joshua Zuemd
Rainer Zuemd
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bradley
McWane Industries
BBVA Compass Bank
Kohl’s of Oxford
Regions Bank
4Imprint Printing Company
Toys for Tots
Rainbow City Pet Clinic
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville
Sunny King Ford
America’s First Credit Union
Honda Manufactoring
AUBURN/TALLASSEE
AES Industries
A.M.P.S., LLC
Ms. Tonya Adkins
Ms. Shelley Airstrup
Alabama Power Foundation
Donald H. Allen Development, Inc.
Amerifirst Bank
Mr. Ben Atkinson
Ben Atkinson Motors
Auburn Bank
Auburn Speech & Language Services, Inc.
Bama Budweiser
Mr. Thomas Bates
Edward and Angela Blalock
Ms. Janet Blanks
Ms. Dianne Brown
Ms. Deborah Bruner
The Busfield Foundation
Mr. John Caldwell
Capital X-Ray, Inc.
Mr. Keith Castleberry
Ms. Kerrianne Castleberry
Mr. Michael Cauley
Ms. Jennifer Clegg
Clinical Psychologists, PC
Ms. Tonya Clowdus
Ms. Trixie Coley
Ms. Elyse Corbitt
Country Financial
Tom and Jeanette Crain
Davis, Bingham and Hudson, PC
Ms. Kristen DeLaDuente
Ms. Mary Nell Driggers
E & I, Inc.
East Alabama Medical Center
East Alabama Pediatric Dentistry, PC
Elmore County Commission
Elmore County Community Foundation
Mr. Chris Farmer
Ms. Alice Fitzgerald
Don and Faye Ford
Dr. Richard Freeman
Franklin Tire and Auto
Ms. Sandra Frazier
Ms. Deborah Fuller
Ms. Mary Futch
GKN Aerospace
GKN Foundation
Corinthian Gable
Gannett Foundation
Ms. Cindy Gantt
Ms. Nina Gauntt
Mr. Marty Giddens
Ms. Katrina Graves
Mr. Lee Greer
Mr. Mike Hammonds
Ms. Whitney Hester
Ms. Donna Higgins
Dr. Doris Hill and Mr. Bruce Hill
Mr. Josh Hill
Ms. Alison Hodge
Mr. John Howard
The Hudson Foundation
Mr. Steven Ingram
Ms. Marjorie Ison
Mr. Stewart Jackson
Jeffcoat –Trant, Inc.
Mr. Mark Johnson
Junior League of Lee County
Mr. Samuel Junkin
Keystone Bank
Kids Clothes Connection
Ms. Lesley Kubik
Ms. Tina Ledbetter
Mr. Charles Liles
Ms. Joyce Liles
Ms. Michelle Lindsay
Ms. Betty Lucas
Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance
Machen, McChesney and Chastain
Ms. Beth Marconnet
Ms. Patti Martin
Mr. Russell Mask
Max Credit Union
Ms. Nina Maxwell
Ms. Lisa McCain
Robert and Barbara McKeon
Mike’s Merchandise
Mr. Brent Miller
Ms. Janet Millwood
Mitchell Charitable Foundation
Ms. Terrina Moon
Ms. Brenda Moore
Ms. Faye Moore
Mr. Richard Morris
Neptune
Mr. Jerry Newbolt
Ms. Ramona Norris
Mr. Randy Norris
Ms. Hailey Owen
Ms. Cathy Parks
Ms. Mary Carol Payne
Mr. Danny Pollard
Premier Jewelry - Ms. Donna Higgins
Primesouth Bank
Ms. Elizabeth Ramsay
Ms. April Rapp
Mr. John Rapp
Ms. Jennie Rhinehart
Ms. Deborah Rhoden
Ms. Kathy Rice
Mr. DeWayne Rich
Dr. Marcia Rossi
Ms. Tara Rowe
Ms. Saundra Russell
Mr. J.E. Satterwhite
Ms. Kami Scarborough
Ms. Sheila Sears
Ms. Kaye Sheridan
Ms. Gail Sims
Ms. Rebecca Spradley
Ms. Joely Stewart
Ms. Melinda Stokes
Ms. Mamie Sutton
Tallassee Automotive
The Tallassee Rotary Club
Tallassee True Value
Ms. Mamie Teague
Ms. LaShondra Tolbert
Trustmark Bank
The UPS Store
Ms. Lani Van Scoyoc-Ryan
Mr. Michael Vance
Walmart
Walmart Distribution Center
Mr. Ken Walter
Ms. Heather Walz
Ms. Beverly Weldon
Ms. Stephanie Weldon
Ms. Beth Wells
Ms. Nancy Whatley
Ms. Jennifer Wheeler
Ms. Candace Whitehurst
Ms. Laura Wildman
Ms. Stephanie Wilkerson
Dr. Marc Williams
Ms. Bonnie Wilson
Yesac Corporation
Ms. Cathy Zevac
Ms. Jessica Zevac
In Honor Of Donna Jennings
Ashely Lovell
In Memory of Rawlie Irwin
John and Pearl Caldwell
IN-KIND GIFTS
Ms. Ruth Cullars
Ms. Barbara Daniels
Ms. Terri McPherson
Ms. Lani Van Scoyoc-Ryan
MOBILE
14th Street Church of Christ
Aging in Alabama
Alabama Power Foundation
AltaPointe Health Systems
Mr. Tim Andrews
Anunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Ms. Debra Aronson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atkins
Autism Society of Alabama
BBVA Compass
BDI Pharma
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz
Mr. Ryan Barnaby
Maxine and Albert Barrocas
Phillip Barrocas
Ms. Allie Barker
Mr. Butch Barker – Team Sports
Mr. John Craig Barker
Mr. Paul Bartels
Debbie and Morris Behar
Ms. Amanda Belcher
Bella Bridesmaids
Ms . Jana Blades
Blues Tavern
Mr. Brian Breland
Ms. Sara Breland
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
Donald and Holle Briskman
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Broome
Buffalo Wild Wings
Mr. James Butler
Ms. Mary Kendall Butler
Cardiology Associates
Ms. Amber Carmichael
Mr. Wesley Carpenter
Cates Optical
Catranis Family Foundation
The Charity Chase
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Chatham
Chevron
Ms. Jill Chenoweth
Mr. Brian Chubb
Ms. Jean Cieutat
Mr. Ron Cieutat
Ron and Angie Cieutat
CIGNA Foundation
Club 74
Coming Home Sunday Class – Christ United Methodist Church
Cottage Hill Civitan
Christine and Jeff Conrad
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coyer
The Crampton Trust
Dr. James M. Crumb
Mr. Kevin Crutchfield
CSpire Foundation
Dance Without Limits, LLC
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Jan and Mark Davidson
Mr. Scott Day
Ms. Judith Dittman
Diversified Roofing Service, Inc.
Dixon Golf
Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Dozier
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eiland
Dr. David Ellis
Mr. Philip Epstein
Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers
Firetrol Protection Systems
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Forsman
The JoAnn and Cortez Fowler Family Charitable Foundation
Mr. Alan Franco
Amy and Jack Friedlander
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Friedman
Mr. Nick Friley
Mr. Gary Fulford
Mr. James Fulford
Ms. Stella Gamble
Nelson and Katy Gill
Mr. Nelson Gill
Iris and Nate Ginsberg
The C.D., Helen and Jeff Glaze Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Max Goldberg
Ms. Christy Graham
Autry Greer and Sons
Ms. Fay Gregory
Mr. William Grimes
Mr. Irvin Grodsky
Mr. Juan Jose Guitterrez
Gulf Coast Surgical Associates
HPC Specialty Pharmacy, LLC
Mr. Matt Hall
Mr. Ross Hammond
Hancock Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Handmacher
Mr. Abe Harper
Mr. and Mrs. C. Hodges Harty, III
Ms. Melissa Harville
Hayley’s Bar
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hester
Ms. Marissa Hill
Ms. Beth Hobbie
Dr. and Mrs. Ijaz Iqbal
Jones Trawl Board
Jones Walker, LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jones
Dr. Allen Perkins & Ms. Danielle Juzan
Honorable Gordon B. Kahn
Mr. and Mrs. William Kahn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Karavokiros
Ms. Mary Anne Killion
Mr. Samson Kipchirchir
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Knight
Mr. Kyle Lantz
Mary Josephine Larkins Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Archie LeGrone
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lipsey
Living Word Sunday School Class –
Christ United Methodist Church
Ms. Brenda Lloyd
Mr. Jason Lloyd
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Loper
Mr. Marston Luce
Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance Company
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lyon
Mr. Gaylord Lyon
Mr. Gaylord C. Lyon, III
Mr. Thomas Mancuso, PC
Dan and Beverly Marson
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mason
Mr. Kevin Mattingly
Ben May Charitable Trust
Ms. Elizabeth McCafferty
Mr. and Mrs. Edward McDonough, Jr.
Mr. Graves McKee
Dr. and Mrs. Robert McGinley
Ms. Kathleen McLaughlin
Mr. Thomas McLaughlin
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Meisler
Meresys Development Company
Ms. Sharon Metcalfe
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mishael
Mrs. Arlene Mitchell
A.S. Mitchell Foundation
Mobicon
Mobility Metabolism and Wellness, PC
Mobile Premier Pediatric Dentistry
Ms. Myrta Moore
Ms. Rochelle Mullenix
Ms. Pat Murphy
Newk’s Eatery
Nicholas Insulation Services
Ms. Paige Norris
Ms. Amy Norwood
The Orthopaedic Group
Mr. Gerald G. Oveson, LLC
Mr. Bobby Owens
Ms. Stacy Parker
Mr. John Parsons
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Partsch
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Patton
Mr. W.C. Patton
Celeste and E.B. Peebles
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pickett
Praise Family Church
Providence Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Puckett
Refra-Chem Linings, Inc.
Regions
Mr. Ryan Reid
Roberts Brothers
Rotary Club of Mobile- Sunrise
Russell, Thompson, Butler & Houston, LLP
Saad Realty Group
Jamie and Greg Saad
Mr. Ryan Schuman
Dr. and Mrs. James Sears
Alexander Seawright, LLC
Ms. April Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw
Mr. Michael Shaw
Mr. Heath Sherrer
Mr. and Mrs. William Shulman
Rabbi and Mrs. Steven Silberman
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Simm
Simply Sheets
Smith, Duke & Buckalew, LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Spaulding
Ms. Renee Sprague
Stirling Properties
Mr. and Mrs. Carson Strickland
Ms. Ashley Sullivan
Mr. Francis Summersell
Ms. Eileen Susman
Spencer and Harriett Swan
Dr. Hanes Swingle
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sykes
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sykes
Ms. Emily Tisdale
Ms. Amelia Tomlin
Trax Tires
Treadwell Charitable Foundation
Ms. Millie Trull
Ms. Kim Turner
Dr. Lisa Turner
USA Autism Diagnostic Clinic
USA Psychology Department
Mr. James Van Haneghan
Vapor Dreamz
Mr. Todd Vereen
Mr. Rickie Voit
Volunteers of America Southeast
WDG Services
Ms. Sarah Watson
Sheri and Jay Weber
John and Katy Webster
Ms. Stephanie Weldon
Mr. Boyd Whigham
Mr. Ron Wilhelm
William G. Helis Chapter 310 Order of AHEPA
Charitable Foundation
Ms. Jennifer Williams
Ms. Juanita Williams
Willis of Alabama
Wilson-Dismukes
Mr. J.E. Witherington
Ms. Jessica Yellen
In honor of Lee and Ann Barton’s marriage:
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Handmacher
In honor of Braxton Beers:
Mrs. James D. Nettles
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Don Foose
Mr. and Mrs. Jex R. Luce, Jr.
In honor of Mrs. Peter Gaillard
Mr. and Mrs. Jex R. Luce, Jr.
In honor of Dana and Nathan Handmacher:
Mr. and Mrs. E.L. McCafferty, III
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lott
Mr. and Mrs. Jex R. Luce, Jr.
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John McClelland, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jex R. Luce, Jr.
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John McClelland, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jex R. Luce, Jr.
In honor of The McClures
Mr. and Mrs. Jex R. Luce, Jr.
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGehee
Mr. and Mrs. Jex R. Luce, Jr.
In honor of Ms. Jenny Mullins
Mr. and Mrs. Jex R. Luce, Jr.
In honor of Peggy Mussafer’s good health:
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Handmacher
In honor of Neil Tepper’s Bar Mitzvah:
Mr. Lane Barrocas
Mr. Phillip Barrocas
Ms. Louann Bombet
Mr. Harold Brandt
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Handmacher
Ms. Daniela Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lipsey
Ms. Rochelle Mullenix
Ms. Jill Bory
Ms. Margaret Winkler
Ms. Miriam Worth
Ms. Jessica Yellen
In memory of Mr. Bo Black:
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Handmacher
In memory of Ms. Betty Cobb:
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Handmacher
INKIND GIFTS
Ashley’s Flower Shop and Gifts
Autism Society of Alabama
Cooper Restaurants
Mr. Randy Copeland
Delchamps Printing Company, Inc.
Mr. Dale Drinkard, Jr.
Ezell House
Foosackly’s – Semmes
Fresh Market
Gulf Distributing
Harper Technology
Ms. Melissa Harville
Mr. Chip Herrington
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Karavokiros
Dennis Langan Construction
Lennys Subs #401
Naman’s Catering
Ms. Pam Norris
Patterson Dental
Ms. Rose Pollman
Pollman’s Bake Shop
Sound Associates
Target – Mobile West
United Johnson Brothers of Alabama, LLC
Listing reflects donations made through
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015.
Resource Development Office
205 Lambert Avenue, Suite B
Mobile, AL 36604
www.learning-tree.org
Holiday Party Time!
The Residential School in Jacksonville’s holiday party started with
a Christmas play performed by the children. Each child had a
special part, portraying winter activities, from Santa’s workshop,
from sledding and building
a snowman, to baking
gingerbread cookies. After the
play, there was a very special
visitor. Santa Claus sat with
each child by the Christmas
tree and asked them about
their wishes, took a picture,
and presented them with a
bag of gifts. Following gifts
they continued the celebration
with their family and friends
with lots of food and cake.
Anniston/Jacksonville
256-447-9349
Auburn/Tallassee
334-252-0025
Mobile
251-649-4420
SAVE THE DATES!
January 23rd
Blues Tavern Benefit, Mobile
January 20th
Charity Chase 5K, Mobile
February 5th
Boots and Bow Ties,
Lazenby Farms, Auburn
March 4th & 5th
Over the Edge, Mobile
March 19th
Run for HOPE, Anniston
March 31st
A Night at the Races, Mobile
April 23rd
Aces for Autism Gala, Anniston
Resource Development
251-331-2633