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From Inception to Licensure......
May 7, 1982 -
The Articles of Incorporation were formed for this Minnesota nonprofit
corporation then called PUNT, Inc. in the city of Saint Paul, Ramsey County.
The purpose of this corporation was "to provide day programs for
persons who are mentally retarded. This effort to enhance the physical
and emotional well-being of the participants will be facilitated by structuring
recreational, educational, and vocational activities outside of the residential
facilities in which the participants live." Nekton staff, who wanted
to support community activities for its residents, started this endeavor.
The original board consisted of nine members. On a small scale, it continued
to provide for ten years, community activities and financial resources
to Nekton residents in the Twin Cities.
August 18, 1992 -
Simeona Nygren wrote a proposal to Joe Modec, Nekton, Inc. in Duluth for
the development of a new program to serve vocational and community needs
of residents in the Duluth area. It stated, "This proposal addresses
the commitment to establish a vocational outreach program to persons with
developmental disabilities, regardless of the severity of such disabilities.
It respects every individual's right to participate in his or her own
future planning based on individual needs and desires. It is committed
to an outreach program that will provide individuals with choice and opportunities
for personal growth through a variety of experiences. It promotes ongoing
interagency involvement for referral, transitioning, and placement."
November 30, 1992 -
dialogues and negotiations were started with St. Louis County Social Services
for development of a non-traditional day program for people with developmental
disabilities.
November 5, 1993 -
Punt, Inc. held its last board meeting in the Metro area, accepted the
resignations of its present members and accepted the nominations of its
new board members from Duluth, MN.
November 1993 -
Punt, Inc. moved its office headquarters to Duluth, MN, separated itself
from any fiscal control by Nekton, Inc. and formed its first board of
directors.
November 9, 1993 -
Punt, Inc. held its first board meeting and elected its officers: Laurie
Berner, President; Russ Francisco, Secretary; and Craig Hom, Treasurer.
Simeona D. Nygren, Executive Director and Joe Modec, Advisor attended
the meeting.
November 22, 1993 -
PUNT, Inc. received its Certificate of Amended Assumed Name....CHOICE, unlimited.
December, 1993 -
A "limited vendor" contract was developed with the Department
of Rehabilitation Services to serve people referred by DRS. CHOICE, unlimited
mailed its Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) application to the
Department of Human Services, Division of Licensing.
February 1, 1994 -
CHOICE, unlimited became licensed as a Day Training and Habilitation Center
under the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Rule 38, Department
of Licensing.
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