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Happy Holidays and December 2011 Newsletter

2011-12-14T12:24:00.000-08:00

The Albrecht Free Clinic Staff and Board of Directors wish the Washington County Community
a bright and wonderful Holiday Season!

Please check out our latest newsletter by clicking here.

Albrecht Free Clinic Raises Over $30,000 at the Rummage

2011-10-12T10:51:00.000-07:00

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Rummage Cuz We Care
Albrecht Free Clinic’s sale has raised more than $30K
Deals are everywhere at Fair Park

By GAY GRIESBACH

For the Daily News

TOWN OF POLK — Typewri-ters, record albums and electric calculators are just a few of the items that went from dust collectors to collectibles at Rummage Cuz We Care in the Washington County Fair Park Pavilion Saturday.

This is the third year the Albrecht Free Clinic has held the sale, which raised more than $30,000, according to preliminary estimates. The Free Clinic provides free medical care to uninsured and underinsured county residents.

Cousins Alyssa and Gabby Haldemann were among 2,000 shoppers who browsed bargains.

Alyssa, 12, of Menomonee Falls, sat at a table with her $4 electric Smith Corona typewriter beside her while she texted Gabby.

Alyssa Haldemann said she used her grandmother Anne Endres’ typewriter for school papers and enjoys the snap and clatter of the keys.

Why she doesn’t use her personal computer as a word processor?

“I only use the computer for games,” she said.

Gabby Haldemann, 11, of Hart-ford showed off her aqua SCM electric calculator that Endres bought for $1.

“My gram has one like this and I like to play with it,” Gabby Haldemann said.

While mid-century is modern for the Haldemann girls, Mark Schommer’s interest in low-tech never left.

Near a table with used electronic equipment, Schommer of Lomira carried a vinyl album by 1950s-era comedian Frank Fontaine, who was noted for playing a character called “Crazy Guggenheim.”

Schommer isn’t planning to put the album up on eBay or sell it as a collectible; he plans to listen to it.

“I still have the record player,” Schommer said.

In addition to a collection of 33-rpm albums, Schommer has a 1919 hand-crank Victrola and about 125 records for the antique machine.

“I like the snap, crackle and pop of old albums,” he said.

Others found their deal of the day in arms and armor.

While Jayce Rhoads, 5, of Kewaskum was excited about his Incredible Hulk tackle box, his brother Jadon, 8, tried on a 50-cent pair of boxing gloves.

“I already have the punching bag,” Jadon said.

He swears it’s not his brother.

Arthur Smith of West Bend enjoyed the shopping and the free entertainment.

“I like looking at people — it’s a show in itself, and I mean that in the nicest way,” said Smith.

One of more than 400 volunteers who collected donations, set up and worked on sale day, Colleen Conley waited at the curb outside the pavilion to deliver a pink Barbie car.

She volunteers at the clinic as well as the annual sale.

“It’s a great cause,” says Conley, a senior at West Bend West High School.

Albrecht Free Clinic Execu-tive Director Jenny Zaskowski said she was grateful for the outpouring of support, whether it was through volunteering, donating sale items cash or by purchasing raffle tickets.

“Little do shoppers know they helped support the cause,” says Zaskowski. “It’s important to find ways to meet chronic care needs that are growing here right in Washington County.”

In addition to a collection of 33-rpm albums, Schommer has a 1919 hand-crank Victrola and about 125 records for the antique machine.

“I like the snap, crackle and pop of old albums,” he said.

Others found their deal of the day in arms and armor.

While Jayce Rhoads, 5, of Kewaskum was excited about his Incredible Hulk tackle box, his brother Jadon, 8, tried on a 50-cent pair of boxing gloves.

“I already have the punching bag,” Jadon said.

He swears it’s not his brother.

Arthur Smith of West Bend enjoyed the shopping and the free entertainment.

“I like looking at people — it’s a show in itself, and I mean that in the nicest way,” said Smith.

One of more than 400 volunteers who collected donations, set up and worked on sale day, Colleen Conley waited at the curb outside the pavilion to deliver a pink Barbie car.

She volunteers at the clinic as well as the annual sale.

“It’s a great cause,” says Conley, a senior at West Bend West High School.

Albrecht Free Clinic Execu-tive Director Jenny Zaskowski said she was grateful for the outpouring of support, whether it was through volunteering, donating sale items cash or by purchasing raffle tickets.

“Little do shoppers know they helped support the cause,” says Zaskowski. “It’s important to find ways to meet chronic care needs that are growing here right in Washington County.”

West Bend Community Foundation - Albrecht Free Clinic receives the Founder's Award

2011-09-15T12:01:00.000-07:00

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3rd Annual Rummage 'Cuz We Care - Accepting Donations - Sept. 24 & Oct. 1

2011-08-11T14:37:00.000-07:00

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State of the Safety Net Report - Direct Relief International

2011-06-24T13:10:00.000-07:00

Please check out a thought-provoking and interesting snapshot of America's Nonprofit Community Clinics, Free Clinics, and Community Health Centers.

Report released in June 2011 --> http://www.v3advantage.com/StateofSafetyNet2011/

Race for the Community - June15th

2011-05-26T14:54:00.000-07:00

Join Commerce State Bank for the Unbeatable
Race for the Community

Wednesday, June 15,2011

5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m.

RSVP to: commercestatebank.com or 262-247-2800

RSVP by: June 8th, 2011

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West Bend Daily News - May 18, 2011 "Nonprofits here vying for $30k Prize"

2011-05-19T12:44:00.000-07:00

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Vote for the Albrecht Free Clinic at www.facebook.com/libertymilwaukee

2011-05-19T12:41:00.000-07:00

Please help the Albrecht Free Clinic win $30,000 with your Vote!

Vote for us once a day, every day, until August 1st.

Liberty Mutual Insurance

"Like My Community" Project

www.facebook.com/libertymilwaukee

Dancing for A Difference - Citizen Advocacy of Washington County - May 6

2011-04-25T13:14:00.000-07:00

Join several Washington County non-profit organizations at the Chandelier Ballroom in Hartford, WI on Friday, May 6th.

Dancing for a Difference competition

presented by the Fred Astaire Dance Studios

A Sit-Down Dinner catered by Ellen Zilli's Catering

Dancing for the Albrecht Free Clinic

Mary Kay von Brendel

Please click on the following link for further details ==> http://cawash.org/2011gala.html

10th Annual Wash. Cty Fish Fry - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - May 20

2011-04-13T11:21:00.000-07:00

33rd Annual Buffalo Feed - Allenton Area Advancement Association

2011-04-07T14:28:00.000-07:00

2010-11-24T15:05:00.000-08:00

Save the Date - December 11, 2010, 8a.m. - 4p.m.

!!!Free Dental Care!!!
For the underserved in the community, no appointments necessary, first come first serve.

Cleaning, Fillings, and Extractions

Dentistry from the Heart, a non-profit organization

Grand Avenue Dental in Hartford, WI

Please see attached flier below or click on the following weblink
www.dentistinhartfordwi.com/news-events.html

Albrecht Free Clinic Board and Staff thank Washington County for the success of their 2nd annual “Rummage ‘Cuz We Care”

2010-11-22T09:02:00.000-08:00

Whether you contributed by donating your rummage treasurers, purchased raffle tickets, enjoyed shopping or offered your time – we are so grateful. The Albrecht Free Clinic’s 2nd annual rummage/food/raffle event pulled itself together with approximately 420 volunteers donating just over 3,000 hours and an amazing outcome of almost 3,300 shoppers walking through the doors the day of the event. Once again we filled almost 8 semi-trailers worth of donated items. We are honored to announce that we made almost $10,000 more than last year with a profit of $34,800. Due to the outpouring community donors, all dollars raised will be allocated directly towards patient care services.

As Dr. Albrecht’s book indicates, The Life and Times of a Country Doctor, his office ran like clockwork. This event truly modeled his practice. In addition, Dr. Albrecht was known for trading his medical services for a dozen eggs or help with chores around his home. Mostly, donating his expertise, his time, and his services. He was committed to ensuring the health and vitality of the whole community. It is a delight to see his desire to help others is still alive today by our neighbors and friends. Once again, Washington County came through and supported the Albrecht Free Clinic’s mission of serving our local uninsured residents. When times are difficult for so many, it shows that there is still hope for agencies like ours who need to lean on others for support. This entire county deserves recognition for contributing to our event.

A special thank you to the Westbury Bank’s employees who participated in the “Day of Community Service”. Almost 100 staff donated their time, on their day off, to assist us the first day of set-up. They entered an empty hall and within hours truly transformed the room after unloading 6 semi-trailers worth of collections. These helping hands most-definitely jumpstarted our week of success. Thank you again for your efforts.

Additional thank you to the following financial sponsors, raffle donors and group support: Aurora Health Care, Westbury Bank, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, West Bend Community Foundation, Kieckhafer/Dietzler/Hauser, LLP, Froedtert Health Medical Group, Froedtert Health – St. Joseph’s Hospital, Kreilkamp Trucking Inc, Chief Ken & Sue Mueler, Weseman Creations, National Exchange Bank and Trust, M & I Bank, Sign Works, Nova Services, West Bend High Schools, Slinger High Schools, West Bend Police Department, Sweet Creations, Equipment Rental, West Bend & Hartford Radio Stations, Bergmann Appliances, Keith’s Marina, West Bend Vacuum, Lighthouse Lanes Entertainment Center, The Bog, In Excelsis Day Spa & Paradise Valley Spa & Fitness, Mountain Outfitters, Americraft, Michelle’s Beauty Boutique, Photography by John, Kettle Moraine YMCA, Hampton Inn and Suites, Jacci & Sons Hair Salon, Pleasant Valley Tennis & Fitness Club, Curves, Home Depot, Kilian Management Services, Spirits on Main, Nancie & Robert Heaps, Robin & Jayne Reis, Jacci Gambucci, Kevin Steiner, Bob & Sheree Gibson, and Lisa Just.

2010-10-04T11:15:00.000-07:00

12th Annual West Bend Firefighters Charities, Inc.

Charitable Golf Outing

$3,000 for the Albrecht Free Clinic

On Aug. 14th, 2010 the West Bend Firefighters Charities, Inc. (WBFFC) held their 12^th annual fund-raising golfing gala at the West Bend Lakes. There were 82 golfers competing in a four person team, scramble format. A donation of $3000 was made to the Albrecht Free Clinic from a major portion of the funds raised at the golf outing.

Throughout the past 12 years, the West Bend Firefighters Local 2025 Charities, Inc. has donated $45,000 to the West Bend community. The organization is proud to continue giving help with donations and community service endeavors.

WBFFC is a 501 (c)(3) organization and would appreciate donations. They express a sincere Thank You to all their sponsors and golf participants.

2010-10-04T08:56:00.000-07:00

"Rummage Cuz We Care" Kewaskum Donation

Truck Site Change

Please donate your items to the Kewaskum Aurora Clinic at 1020 Fond du Lac Avenue.

2010-09-30T15:23:00.000-07:00

Wisconsin Well Woman Program

Washington County Health Department
333 E. Washington St., Suite 1100
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4462
Fax: 262-335-4705

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Health Department event to increase breast cancer awareness

The Wisconsin Well Woman Program ( WWWP) offers free breast and cervical screenings to low-income women ages 45-64 who are uninsured or underinsured. For women who are ages 35-44, screening services are also available if there are breast or cervical concerns and they meet the program income and insurance eligibility requirements.

More than 40,000 women die annually of breast cancer. October is the month to remember those lost, increase our efforts for those still fighting and spread further awareness of breast cancer. Early detection helps fight breast cancer. This is why regular mammograms are so important.

Join the Health Department on Monday October 18th from 10am to 2pm in the first floor lobby of the Public Agency Center to celebrate breast cancer awareness and to learn more about WWWP for yourself or a loved one. This celebration will include breast health giveaways and a drawing for a prize.

For more information please contact Rene Parker at 262-335-4513.

Washington County Well Woman Program

2010-09-15T15:07:00.000-07:00

Free Maternity Clothes, Baby Clothes through sizes 24 months, diapers, and other Baby Items

The Mother's Room

Community Outreach program

St. James' Episcopal Church

148 S. 8th Avenue

West Bend, WI

262-334-4242(Office) or Alice at 262-388-1457

Open to the Public

First and Third Wednesdays

1:00 - 2:00pm

Second and Fourth Wednesdays

7:00-8:00pm

Closed on Fifth Wednesdays

2010-09-09T18:27:00.000-07:00

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2010-09-07T14:35:00.000-07:00

Wisconsin Public Health Hotlines

The hotlines provide information on services for pregnant women, children, and families who have children with special needs. Trained Information and Referral Specialists are available 24 hours a day to assist callers.

Wisconsin First Step (800-642-7837 Voice/TTY)

Wisconsin First Step is a statewide Information and Referral service dedicated to helping families and professionals find resources for children and teens, birth to 21 years, with special needs. This hotline can assist in locating a variety of programs including early intervention services, medical resources, assistive technology, respite care, advocacy, home health care and much more.

Maternal and Child Health Hotline (800-772-2295 Voice/TTY)

The Maternal and Child Health Hotline provides information on various programs for pregnant women, children and families. These programs may include: BadgerCare Plus, Healthcheck, Prenatal Care Coordination, Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC), Wisconsin Medicaid Family Planning Waiver, and others.

For more information, please visit the Public Health Information And Referral Services For Women, Children & Families at www.mch-hotlines.org

2010-09-02T08:49:00.000-07:00

Volunteer Front-Desk Phone Reception Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to assist us with front desk phone/patient reception. We have opportunities available on:

Mondays: 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.

Tuesdays: 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.

Thursdays: 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

* Back-up assistance Mondays through Thursdays is always welcome, as it is always possible that regularly scheduled volunteers may need to cancel their shift last minute.

If day time hours work better in your schedule or you know someone who is looking for day-time volunteer opportunities in a medical setting, please let us know!

If you enjoy talking with patients over the phone and advising them on our hours, location, and general questions regarding our agency and other county resources, please let us know! All medical questions will be handled by our healthcare providers.

Albrecht Free Clinic "Cuz We Care" 2010 Rummage Sale - October 16th, 2010

2010-08-25T11:50:00.000-07:00

The Albrecht Free Clinic has its 2nd annual fundraiser just around the corner………..

SAVE THE DATE and SAVE YOUR TREASURES!

RUMMAGE CUZ WE CARE

Saturday, October 16, 2010

8am – 4pm

Washington County Fair Grounds

We are seeking many volunteers to help make this event a success. Last year we raised $25,000 with a goal of $30,000 this year. How can you help?

Monday October 11th – Friday October 15th 8am – 8pm

Set up, unloading, signage, pricing, pricing and more pricing. Sorting, sorting and more sorting, then lots of general organizing.J. If you have any lifting or standing restrictions, we can find a job that will suit your needs. We welcome all helpers! Know of any clubs or organizations looking for community service hours, send them our way.

Saturday, October 16th 7am – 5pm

Volunteer registration, check out, food sales (WBMI donating all food), organizers roaming the floors, helping people get purchases to car, health screenings, clean up and everything in between. We will take whatever time you can offer.

Collections:

Bring your rummage items to one of the 8 semi trailers placed in the county. Collections will be on Saturday, Oct 2nd and 8th from 9am – 3pm. We accept everything but adult clothing, shoes, large appliances and large electronics. If you would prefer to bring your items right to the fair grounds during set up week, that would be ok also.

West Bend – M&I Bank, 321 North Main Street

West Bend – M&I Bank, 868 South Main Street (George Webb parking lot)

West Bend – M&I Bank, 325 Valley Avenue

Jackson – Kerry Foods, N168W21455 S Main Street

Slinger – Aurora Health Center, 1061 East Commerce Blvd

Hartford – Aurora Health Center, 1004 East Summer

Kewaskum – West Bend Clinic, 1701 Fond du lac Avenue (this one may change)

Germantown – The Livery, N1332 W17303 Richfield Road

Raffle:

In addition, we have a goal of selling 2,500 tickets. We have 700 to go. See Jenny or Lynn at the office for a detailed list of prizes you have a chance to win. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The community has been very generous and has brought many great gifts to our doorstep. If you would like to help sell tickets, please let us know.

Spread the words to family, friends and neighbors. We will have 8 semi’s worth of treasurers. Shop ‘til you drop and support the Albrecht Free Clinic!

Hotline: 262-334-8398

Website: www.albrechtfreeclinic.org

West Bend Firefighters Charities - The 12th Annual Charity Golf Outing

2010-07-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

The West Bend Firefighters Charities, a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, is holding a wonderful benefit for the Albrecht Free Clinic:

The 12^th Annual Charity Golf Outing

Four Person Scramble

Where: West Bend Lakes Golf Course

When: Saturday, August 14^th, 2010 1:00p.m. shotgun

Cost: $80.00 fee includes 18 holes with cart, buffet dinner, & door prize

The Four person scramble will feature 4 golfers to a team. No worries if you don’t have a team! We can assist with placing you with one. Just give us a call!

Trophies will be given for the TOP 3 Teams

Flag Holes/Betting Holes/Awesome Raffles

All proceeds will benefit the Albrecht Free Clinic in its continued mission to provide health care services to the underinsured and uninsured residents of Washington County

You may pick up a flyer and registration form for the event at the Albrecht Free Clinic, or, you may contact the West Bend Firefighter Charities:

Dan Reisdorf (262)335-6339 or (262)247-5372

WBFD (262)334-0569 or www.local2025.org

Complete the registration sheet by including the following information:

ü Captain’s Name

ü Captain’s Telephone Number

ü Captain’s Address

ü List of Team Members

Mail Entry and Check to:

West Bend Firefighter Charities

325 N. 8^th Avenue

West Bend, WI 53095

We thank you kindly for supporting the Albrecht Free Clinic Mission!

Albrecht Free Clinic's New Digs

2010-07-08T15:45:00.000-07:00

Please come and check out the July 2, 2010 news article about us in the Washington County Daily News! We are grateful for the donation of space from Spaulding Clinical and St. Joseph's Hospital, and to have a much roomier location in the old St. Joseph's Hospital building in West Bend.

Please enjoy the article ==> http://activepaper.olivesoftware.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=V0JETi8yMDEwLzA3LzAyI0FyMDAxMDA%3D&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom

2010-06-25T15:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Summer from the Albrecht Free Clinic! Welcome to our new website. This is our first website, and we are excited that we are now on-line. Please take a look through our pages and links, and let us know what you think. We very much value any feedback you may have to offer.

Please keep checking back to our website for exciting new information at the Albrecht Free Clinic.

Thank you always for you support!

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2010-04-21T15:30:00.001-07:00

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