The Rosenthal Collection's Art as a Catalyst program

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on The Rosenthal Collection's Art as a Catalyst program follows my signature. It can be used as a fundraising endeavor for your chapter or group. I participated in making the mosaic at the ASA booth and saw the finished products - they are very nice.

Please contact the ASA directly (Carol Folsom, ASA Director of Development, at cfolsom@...) for more information.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org2005 ASO Bi-Annual Conference"Reaching Beyond the Horizon - Challenging the Autism Spectrum"Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2005 Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio ---------------------------------------------------------

Become a Piece of the Puzzle Today!The Autism Society of America (ASA) and The Rosenthal Collection's Artas a Catalyst program encourage you to become a piece of the puzzle today.Throughout ASA's 36th National Conference & Exposition on Autism SpectrumDisorders, convention attendees were encouraged to become part of thecreative process by helping to create a unique mosaic. The finished productincluded personal touches by NASCAR driver McMurray andinternationally renowned artist Rosenthal, as well as highly regardedautism experts and ASA board members and chapter leaders. Following the ASAconference, the mosaic will be sent back to Rosenthal's studio inKensington, land, where it will be fired, cut, and crafted into jewelry,bookmarks, money clips, and other pieces of art. The artwork willprominently feature the autism ribbon. Bookmarks will include the slogan:"Each of us plays a role in autism awareness; we all are important pieces ofthe puzzle."Each piece costs $20, and a portion of each sale benefits ASA, autismresearch, education, and awareness initiatives. The pieces will be availablefor pre-ordering during the conference and also through the ASA Web site(www.autism-society.org).The Art as a Catalyst program practices a distinctive brand of socialentrepreneurship designed, funded, and implemented by The RosenthalCollection. Art as a Catalyst develops cause-related marketing programs thathelp nonprofit organizations raise money and support arts enrichment andeducation, focusing primarily on intergenerational community-buildingactivities.The Rosenthal Collection employs individuals with autism who areprofessionally trained to help with the production and creation of thisartwork. Every piece crafted for ASA is special because individuals withautism have helped in its creation. Rosenthal has been a leader within theAmerican craft movement for more than 30 years. His unique blend of metaland brilliant glass has been given to American presidents and displayed inmuseums throughout the world.Support ASA and Autism Research TodayASA's local chapters, members, and sponsors can support ASA by purchasingpieces of art created during the Nashville conference. NASCAR driver McMurray and ASA leaders and members previously created artwork that will beon sale at the conference. These one-of-a-kind pieces of art cost $20 each,and a portion of each sale benefits ASA and autism research. State chaptersor individuals may buy large quantities and develop their own fundraisingcampaigns. You are encouraged to buy a piece or place an order - become apiece of the puzzle today!Great Ideas for ChaptersASA chapters now have the opportunity to become pieces of the puzzle througha unique initiative between ASA and The Rosenthal Collection's Art as aCatalyst program. These art enrichment projects are ideal for localmeetings, special events, and fundraisers. Specifically, they provide uniqueopportunities for families to join together in a worthwhile project for theautism community and, at the same time, to create beautiful pieces of art.Projects require minimal time, cost, and supervision, and the only supplyyou need to provide is glue. They are recommended for children 6 years andolder. Intergenerational programs are a great way to increase publicawareness of autism, to build a greater understanding of autism and itscommunity impact, and to raise money for the Autism Society of America andlocal chapters, as well as support autism research. For more informationabout ways that your chapter can develop its own project, contact CarolFolsom, ASA Director of Development, at cfolsom@...