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1.
Card Selection: Select a
card from the choices on the page.
2. Identify
yourself: Include your information for identification.
This will not print but will help when we deliver the card to the
resident.
3. Compose
Messages: Write your messages in the two boxes (See
below for message lengths).
4. Select
a Delivery Date: Indicate a date if for a special occasion, otherwise
leave ASAP in the delivery date and we will deliver it as
soon as possible. Holiday cards will be delivered on the day
of the holiday. To ensure delivery on the proper date,
please send these cards two business days before the
holiday or occasion.
5. Submit:
Hit the submit button.
6.
Delivery: A
representative of CCEC will print the greeting with selected
card and deliver it to the resident. These are high-quality
cards printed in color with your messages.
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Suggestions
Card
Front Message:
Use this to make a strong opening statement and
announce what the card is for. Include the name of
the resident, if known (75 characters maximum -
Message on inside left of some cards).
Inside
Message:
Express your
feelings. Include your name (150 characters maximum).
For
maximum control:
Compose the message in a word processor that checks
spelling, grammar and character counts. We do not check spelling.
For lengthy
messages:
Follow-up
with an eMail
to a Resident.
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Pen
Pal, School Projects, or Organization Projects
Want a Pen
Pal? Pick a card, attach a greeting, and we will see
to it that a resident receives your message. You may not
always receive a reply but your messages will always bring
some joy to a resident. Start with a greeting card, then
follow with Email messages. Need assistance getting started,
feel free to send us a request for help.
We invite
class or civic organization projects
We will make special consideration for school projects.
Teachers or group leaders looking for a project that is fun,
rewarding, and educational, will find that our staff is
willing to help with suggestions for your group. Invite your
class or organization to start with a greeting card over the
Internet.
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For
every card that is sent, a resident will receive a
greeting.
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Residents
here at CCEC enjoy messages and likely will
respond through a staff member or reply directly
through eMail.
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Residents
have access to the Internet and are encouraged to
respond in person. We are also willing to train
residents through adult educational classes. Don't
be discouraged if you do not receive a reply, you
still have made a difference in the life of a
resident here at CCEC. Your messages will be
cherished.
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As
an introduction, we recommend a light
message telling a little about yourself through a greeting
card. Longer messages can then be sent to
the resident through the eMail
process for residents.
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Many
residents are Deaf, or Deaf/Blind. We have
full-time ASL interpreters and TTY phone
capabilities which assist in communications.
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We
reserve the right to edit all remarks made in a message. However, most
messages are prepared as is.
For large groups
please send us an email
request or call V/TTY: (614) 891-5055 so we can adequately prepare for the
volume.
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Send a greeting card to a resident
or start your pen pal greeting.
There are many cards to
choose from for many occasions.
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Holiday
Cards
We will try to
put up holiday cards at least two weeks before the holiday.
Please email
us to suggest a holiday for a card. To ensure delivery on the proper date,
please send these cards two business days before the
holiday or occasion.
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Suggestions for a Card
Holiday
cards are listed first and are usually begin with a
letter for the holiday designation. Numbered cards 1, 2,
3, 5, 6, and 10 are all-purpose cards to be used for many
occasions. These are perfect for announcements, gratitude,
celebrations, or to share a special sentiment. Select the
tone from the cards and compose your messages. You create
your own greeting. Card 4 is a thank you card. Birthday
cards 7 and 8 are special collection cards created by the
good people of Summerland, LTD. Card 9 is a light-hearted
card wishing a special greeting of recovery from an
illness or accident.
Created from
Hallmark Connections, Greetings just for you, with
donated cards from Summerland,
LTD.
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