Barry Powell, Goodwill board president presents Bill Tennis with a 75th anniversary plaque.
January 12, 2000 Goodwill reopens it's Clinton store at a 223 South 11th. The new site is adjacent to the Clinton IGA.
February, 2000 The Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District provided $3000.00 to promote the Goodwill recycling center in Terre Haute on WTHI TV.
March 31, 2000 Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 13, 2000 The April Wabash Valley United Way AAC meeting was held at Goodwill. A video entitled "Outcome Measures" was shown to agency directors.
May, 2000 The Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District provided $1500.00 to promote the Goodwill recycling center in Terre Haute on the local cable TV system.
June 5 - 15, 2000 The Goodwill Store located at 2702 South 3rd Street in Terre Haute is closed for remodeling.
June 27, 2000 The Vigo County Office of the Division of Family and Children notify Goodwill Industries that they have been selected to provide IMPACT services in Vigo county for another year.
July 3, 2000 The Terre Haute-Downtown Rotary Club begins holding their monthly board meetings in Goodwill's meeting room.
July 24, 2000 Goodwill received another $5,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District to help defray expenses related to the operation of their Drop-Off Recycling Center.
August 19, 2000 Goodwill host the Rotary Club - Short Term Youth Exchange meeting in the board conference room. Rotary clubs from Indiana and Illinois were represented.
August, 2000 Goodwill received a grant from Microsoft Corporation to upgrade existing software used by the agency.
September 16, 2000 Goodwill host the Rotary Club - Short Term Youth Exchange meeting in the board conference room. Rotary clubs from Indiana and Illinois were represented.
November 4, 2000 The Terre Haute Rotary club conducted the 53rd annual Goodwill Industries donation drive. Forty-four Rotarians participated in this years event. Gary Schomer chaired the event.
November 30, 2000 Goodwill provides facilities to view a live satellite downcast regarding changes to the GED test that will be implemented in January 2002. 25 local service providers participated in this free event.
December 13, 2000 The first Wheels to Work car is presented at city hall. The mayor of Terre Haute donated the first automobile.
December 20, 2000 The Greater Terre Haute Church Federation held it's monthly meeting in the Goodwill Board room.
The second Wheels to Work car is presented in the Goodwill Board room.
January, 2001 Goodwill signs agreement to continue as a non-funded United Way member agency.
February, 2001 The Brazil store was closed for remodeling and new carpet.
March 1, 2001 Wabash Valley Goodwill earns a three year accreditation from Goodwill Industries International.
March 30, 2001 Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-
President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer. Jenny Higginbotham was elected
as a new board member.
April 1, 2001 Goodwill begins hosting the Terre Haute Rotary Club's website.
May 14, 2001 Goodwill received a $6,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District to help defray expenses relating to the operation of their Drop-Off Recycling Center.
May 15, 2001 The Wheels to Work program has matched 18 vehicles with Impact participants.
May 17, 2001 New Excel horizontal baling equipment, conveyor system, and diesel Bobcat are installed to aid in the recycling of paper and old corrugated containers in the recycling center.
June 27, 2001 Goodwill host visitors from the South Bend Goodwill.
July 17, 2001 Goodwill was the program at the evening Kiwanis meeting.
July, 2001 The Vigo County Office of the Division of Family and Children notify Goodwill Industries that they have been selected to provide IMPACT services in Vigo county for the contract period of October 2001 thru September 2002.
August 29, 2001 Carol gets ready to drive away in the 23rd Wheels to Work Program car.
September 6, 2001 Goodwill hosted the local PEO chapter AW in the board room. Bill Tennis presented a program on
Goodwill Industries. He talked about the history of the Terre Haute agency and current activities and programs.
November 3, 2001 The Terre Haute Rotary club conducted the 54th annual Goodwill Industries donation drive.
Forty Rotarians participated in this years event. Mel Krueger chaired the event.
November 5, 2001 Sarah Petts becomes the first Wheels to Work participant to pay off her car loan.
November 26, 2001 Goodwill received a grant from Microsoft Corporation to upgrade existing software used by the agency.
Microsoft's generous grant is used both by office staff and workforce development participants.
November, 2001 Goodwill received a $6,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District to help defray expenses relating to the operation of their Drop-Off Recycling Center.
December 17, 2001 The 74th annual employee Christmas party was held.
January 2002 Wabash Valley Goodwill begins it's 75th year of service to the Wabash Valley. Goodwill Industries International begins it's 100th year of service. Centennial Celebration Commemorative Edition books available at the following libraries. Click here.
January 2002 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $7,500 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District. Goodwill signs agreement to continue as a non-funded United Way member agency.
February 1, 2002 The Goodwill public relations committee met at Goodwill to plan the agency anniversary celebration to be held later in the year.
February 21, 2002 Goodwill host the Wabash Valley United Way AAC meeting.
March 6, 2002 Bill Tennis speaks to classes at McLean high school regarding workforce development issues.
March 22, 2002 Goodwill honors 3 former Goodwill employees who participated in an anniversary celebration at the main store located in Terre Haute.
March 28, 2002 Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer. New members elected to the board included: Tom Dever, Karen Goeller, and Tim Weir.
April 15, 2002 Goodwill was the program at the Paris Il. Rotary club.
May 10, 2002 Barry Powell, Goodwill board president presents Bill Tennis with a 75th anniversary plaque.
June 20, 2002 Bill Tennis presents the Goodwill 75th anniversary program at the Vigo County Public Library.
July 18, 2002 Goodwill's 1st annual swimming party held at Deming park. Everyone enjoyed the "Deming Dipper" waterslide.
July 19, 2002 The 35th Wheels to Work recipient takes delivery of an automobile to help attain their self-sufficiency.
July 2002 Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries is featured in a display at the Vigo County Historical Museum.
September 27, 2002 Wabash Valley celebrates it's 75th year of service to the Wabash Valley. Mayor Anderson
was on hand to proclaim it Goodwill Day in Terre Haute. The Mayor of Terre Haute, board members, staff and employees
enjoyed the festivities. Proclamation News Release Group Photo Bill Tennis, Executive Director
November 9, 2002 The Terre Haute Rotary club conducted the 55th annual Goodwill Industries donation drive. Thirty-five Rotarians participated in this years event. Bill Aubin chaired the event. 2002 Drive Flyer
November 2002 The Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District grants Goodwill $5,000 to help defray the cost of new
shredding equipment to be installed at the Goodwill recycling center.
December 16, 2002 The 75th annual Goodwill employee Christmas party was held.
December 19, 2002 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $7,500 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District.
January 2003 Wabash Valley Goodwill begins it's 76th year of service to the Wabash Valley.
March 26, 2003 The North Terre Haute store closes for business.
March 27, 2003 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $8,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District.
March 28, 2003 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 75th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room.
The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 11, 2003 The Goodwill store at 2702 South 3rd Street in Terre Haute is expanded by 2000 square feet of selling area. Furniture, household items and wares occupy the new space.
April 12, 2003 Goodwill Industries and the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District co-sponsor the "Spring Fling" at the Terre Haute Action Track
April 22, 2003 Hi-99 radio and on-air personality Party Marty celebrate Earth Day 2003 at the Goodwill recycling center. Food and give-away items were furnished by the Clay, Own, Vigo Solid Waste District.
April 25, 2003 Goodwill Industries launches a Personal Document Destruction Service for area residents.
May 15, 2003 Wabash Valley Goodwill store managers attend sales meeting in Terre Haute.
June 27, 2003 The Goodwill board of directors met at noon in the large meeting room.
June 30, 2003 The Vigo County Office of the Division of Family and Children notify Goodwill Industries that they have been selected to provide IMPACT services in Vigo county for the contract period of October 2003 thru September 2004.
July 1, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Terre Haute store. Other stores will come online in the near future.
July 16, 2003 Goodwill annual picnic and swim party held at Deming Park. Our CEO on the slide.
July 25, 2003 Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District host live radio remote with "Party Marty from Hi-99 radio. Janet Reed from the district said " Goodwill provides a very valuable service to the citizens of Terre Haute" when referring to the Goodwill personal document destruction program.
August 11, 2003 Goodwill was the program at the noon meeting of the Farm Bureau Home Economics Past Presidents club. Bill Tennis, executive director presented the program.
August 14, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Sullivan store. Other stores will come online in the near future.
September 3, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Brazil store. Other stores will come online in the near future.
September 22, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Paris store. Other stores will come online in the near future.
October 2, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Robinson and Clinton stores. The Greencastle location will come online in the near future.
October 4, 2003 The Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District hosted a live radio remote with 102.7 F.M. to promote recycling in Vigo county.
October 9, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Greencastle store.
October 29, 2003 A new sign ( Smiling G ) was installed at the main headquarters in Terre Haute.
November 7, 2003 The Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District hosted a live radio remote with 102.7 F.M. to promote recycling in Vigo county
November 8, 2003 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 56th Rotary/Goodwill material drive. Bill Aubin chaired the event for the Rotary Club.
November 11, 2003 Bill Tennis presented a program about Goodwill Industries to the Sugar Grove Home Extension Club.
December 15, 2003 The 76th annual employee Christmas party was held.
January 20, 2004 Bill Tennis presented a program about Goodwill Industries to the Social Services Division of the Women's Department Club of Terre Haute.
March 26, 2004 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 76th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 10, 2004 Goodwill Industries and the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District co-sponsor the "Spring Fling" at the Terre Haute Action Track.
April 16, 2004 Wabash Valley Goodwill earns a three year accreditation from Goodwill Industries International.
February, 2000 The Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District provided $3000.00 to promote the Goodwill recycling center in Terre Haute on WTHI TV.
March 31, 2000 Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 13, 2000 The April Wabash Valley United Way AAC meeting was held at Goodwill. A video entitled "Outcome Measures" was shown to agency directors.
May, 2000 The Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District provided $1500.00 to promote the Goodwill recycling center in Terre Haute on the local cable TV system.
June 5 - 15, 2000 The Goodwill Store located at 2702 South 3rd Street in Terre Haute is closed for remodeling.
June 27, 2000 The Vigo County Office of the Division of Family and Children notify Goodwill Industries that they have been selected to provide IMPACT services in Vigo county for another year.
July 3, 2000 The Terre Haute-Downtown Rotary Club begins holding their monthly board meetings in Goodwill's meeting room.
July 24, 2000 Goodwill received another $5,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District to help defray expenses related to the operation of their Drop-Off Recycling Center.
August 19, 2000 Goodwill host the Rotary Club - Short Term Youth Exchange meeting in the board conference room. Rotary clubs from Indiana and Illinois were represented.
August, 2000 Goodwill received a grant from Microsoft Corporation to upgrade existing software used by the agency.
September 16, 2000 Goodwill host the Rotary Club - Short Term Youth Exchange meeting in the board conference room. Rotary clubs from Indiana and Illinois were represented.
November 4, 2000 The Terre Haute Rotary club conducted the 53rd annual Goodwill Industries donation drive. Forty-four Rotarians participated in this years event. Gary Schomer chaired the event.
November 30, 2000 Goodwill provides facilities to view a live satellite downcast regarding changes to the GED test that will be implemented in January 2002. 25 local service providers participated in this free event.
December 13, 2000 The first Wheels to Work car is presented at city hall. The mayor of Terre Haute donated the first automobile.
December 20, 2000 The Greater Terre Haute Church Federation held it's monthly meeting in the Goodwill Board room.
The second Wheels to Work car is presented in the Goodwill Board room.
January, 2001 Goodwill signs agreement to continue as a non-funded United Way member agency.
February, 2001 The Brazil store was closed for remodeling and new carpet.
March 1, 2001 Wabash Valley Goodwill earns a three year accreditation from Goodwill Industries International.
March 30, 2001 Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-
President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer. Jenny Higginbotham was elected
as a new board member.
April 1, 2001 Goodwill begins hosting the Terre Haute Rotary Club's website.
May 14, 2001 Goodwill received a $6,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District to help defray expenses relating to the operation of their Drop-Off Recycling Center.
May 15, 2001 The Wheels to Work program has matched 18 vehicles with Impact participants.
May 17, 2001 New Excel horizontal baling equipment, conveyor system, and diesel Bobcat are installed to aid in the recycling of paper and old corrugated containers in the recycling center.
June 27, 2001 Goodwill host visitors from the South Bend Goodwill.
July 17, 2001 Goodwill was the program at the evening Kiwanis meeting.
July, 2001 The Vigo County Office of the Division of Family and Children notify Goodwill Industries that they have been selected to provide IMPACT services in Vigo county for the contract period of October 2001 thru September 2002.
August 29, 2001 Carol gets ready to drive away in the 23rd Wheels to Work Program car.
September 6, 2001 Goodwill hosted the local PEO chapter AW in the board room. Bill Tennis presented a program on
Goodwill Industries. He talked about the history of the Terre Haute agency and current activities and programs.
November 3, 2001 The Terre Haute Rotary club conducted the 54th annual Goodwill Industries donation drive.
Forty Rotarians participated in this years event. Mel Krueger chaired the event.
November 5, 2001 Sarah Petts becomes the first Wheels to Work participant to pay off her car loan.
November 26, 2001 Goodwill received a grant from Microsoft Corporation to upgrade existing software used by the agency.
Microsoft's generous grant is used both by office staff and workforce development participants.
November, 2001 Goodwill received a $6,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District to help defray expenses relating to the operation of their Drop-Off Recycling Center.
December 17, 2001 The 74th annual employee Christmas party was held.
January 2002 Wabash Valley Goodwill begins it's 75th year of service to the Wabash Valley. Goodwill Industries International begins it's 100th year of service. Centennial Celebration Commemorative Edition books available at the following libraries. Click here.
January 2002 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $7,500 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District. Goodwill signs agreement to continue as a non-funded United Way member agency.
February 1, 2002 The Goodwill public relations committee met at Goodwill to plan the agency anniversary celebration to be held later in the year.
February 21, 2002 Goodwill host the Wabash Valley United Way AAC meeting.
March 6, 2002 Bill Tennis speaks to classes at McLean high school regarding workforce development issues.
March 22, 2002 Goodwill honors 3 former Goodwill employees who participated in an anniversary celebration at the main store located in Terre Haute.
March 28, 2002 Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer. New members elected to the board included: Tom Dever, Karen Goeller, and Tim Weir.
April 15, 2002 Goodwill was the program at the Paris Il. Rotary club.
May 10, 2002 Barry Powell, Goodwill board president presents Bill Tennis with a 75th anniversary plaque.
June 20, 2002 Bill Tennis presents the Goodwill 75th anniversary program at the Vigo County Public Library.
July 18, 2002 Goodwill's 1st annual swimming party held at Deming park. Everyone enjoyed the "Deming Dipper" waterslide.
July 19, 2002 The 35th Wheels to Work recipient takes delivery of an automobile to help attain their self-sufficiency.
July 2002 Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries is featured in a display at the Vigo County Historical Museum.
September 27, 2002 Wabash Valley celebrates it's 75th year of service to the Wabash Valley. Mayor Anderson
was on hand to proclaim it Goodwill Day in Terre Haute. The Mayor of Terre Haute, board members, staff and employees
enjoyed the festivities. Proclamation News Release Group Photo Bill Tennis, Executive Director
November 9, 2002 The Terre Haute Rotary club conducted the 55th annual Goodwill Industries donation drive. Thirty-five Rotarians participated in this years event. Bill Aubin chaired the event. 2002 Drive Flyer
November 2002 The Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District grants Goodwill $5,000 to help defray the cost of new
shredding equipment to be installed at the Goodwill recycling center.
December 16, 2002 The 75th annual Goodwill employee Christmas party was held.
December 19, 2002 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $7,500 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District.
January 2003 Wabash Valley Goodwill begins it's 76th year of service to the Wabash Valley.
March 26, 2003 The North Terre Haute store closes for business.
March 27, 2003 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $8,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District.
March 28, 2003 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 75th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room.
The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 11, 2003 The Goodwill store at 2702 South 3rd Street in Terre Haute is expanded by 2000 square feet of selling area. Furniture, household items and wares occupy the new space.
April 12, 2003 Goodwill Industries and the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District co-sponsor the "Spring Fling" at the Terre Haute Action Track
April 22, 2003 Hi-99 radio and on-air personality Party Marty celebrate Earth Day 2003 at the Goodwill recycling center. Food and give-away items were furnished by the Clay, Own, Vigo Solid Waste District.
April 25, 2003 Goodwill Industries launches a Personal Document Destruction Service for area residents.
May 15, 2003 Wabash Valley Goodwill store managers attend sales meeting in Terre Haute.
June 27, 2003 The Goodwill board of directors met at noon in the large meeting room.
June 30, 2003 The Vigo County Office of the Division of Family and Children notify Goodwill Industries that they have been selected to provide IMPACT services in Vigo county for the contract period of October 2003 thru September 2004.
July 1, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Terre Haute store. Other stores will come online in the near future.
July 16, 2003 Goodwill annual picnic and swim party held at Deming Park. Our CEO on the slide.
July 25, 2003 Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District host live radio remote with "Party Marty from Hi-99 radio. Janet Reed from the district said " Goodwill provides a very valuable service to the citizens of Terre Haute" when referring to the Goodwill personal document destruction program.
August 11, 2003 Goodwill was the program at the noon meeting of the Farm Bureau Home Economics Past Presidents club. Bill Tennis, executive director presented the program.
August 14, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Sullivan store. Other stores will come online in the near future.
September 3, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Brazil store. Other stores will come online in the near future.
September 22, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Paris store. Other stores will come online in the near future.
October 2, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Robinson and Clinton stores. The Greencastle location will come online in the near future.
October 4, 2003 The Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District hosted a live radio remote with 102.7 F.M. to promote recycling in Vigo county.
October 9, 2003 A new point-of-sale retail system was installed in the Greencastle store.
October 29, 2003 A new sign ( Smiling G ) was installed at the main headquarters in Terre Haute.
November 7, 2003 The Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District hosted a live radio remote with 102.7 F.M. to promote recycling in Vigo county
November 8, 2003 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 56th Rotary/Goodwill material drive. Bill Aubin chaired the event for the Rotary Club.
November 11, 2003 Bill Tennis presented a program about Goodwill Industries to the Sugar Grove Home Extension Club.
December 15, 2003 The 76th annual employee Christmas party was held.
January 20, 2004 Bill Tennis presented a program about Goodwill Industries to the Social Services Division of the Women's Department Club of Terre Haute.
March 26, 2004 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 76th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Lori Danielson, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 10, 2004 Goodwill Industries and the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District co-sponsor the "Spring Fling" at the Terre Haute Action Track.
April 16, 2004 Wabash Valley Goodwill earns a three year accreditation from Goodwill Industries International.
Jeanne Harrington
April 26, 2004 The Greater Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce awards Goodwill their "Environmentally Friendly Award 2004". Jeanne Harrington accepted for Goodwill.
April 29, 2004 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District. This grant helps subsidize the Goodwill drop-off recycling center.
May/June 2004 Digital video recording equipment installed in all Wabash Valley Goodwill branch stores.
June 26, 2004 New board member David Piker is introduced at the June board meeting.
July 2004 Goodwill has distributed 13,315 frequent shopper cards to area customers. Customers use the cards for discounts and special sales in Wabash Valley Goodwill stores.
July 16, 2004 Goodwill's 3rd annual picnic and swim party held at Deming Park. Over 100 employees and family members attended.
August 18, 2004 The Goodwill employee United Way luncheon was held. Goodwill is one of the
pilot campaign companies this year.
September 1, 2004 A video rental program was implemented in our Terre Haute store.
September 15, 2004 A 911 cellular telephone program to benefit seniors and individuals with disabilities is started.
September 20, 2004 Goodwill begins a community telephone answering service for employees, clients and others. The program is designed to aid people who do not have telephones have a central place to retrieve messages.
October 28, 2004 Bill Tennis and Jeanne Harrington presented a program about Goodwill Industries to the National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 0327.
November 6, 2004 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 57th Rotary/Goodwill material drive. Bill Aubin chaired the event for the Rotary Club.
November 19, 2004 Alcan Aluminum company employees visit Goodwill as part of
their United Way campaign.
December 21, 2004 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District. This grant helps subsidize the Goodwill drop-off recycling center.
December 20, 2004 The 77th annual employee Christmas party was held at the
Golden Corral restaurant. Over 125 people attended.
December 30, 2004 For the first time an operating budget in excess of 3 million dollars was approved by the board of directors.
January 1, 2005 A new accounting system and point-of-sale interface is implemented in the Terre Haute office.
January 1, 2005 The Board made changes to Goodwill's 403(b)3 thrift plan to accelerate employee ownership of employer contributions to the plan.
April 29, 2004 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District. This grant helps subsidize the Goodwill drop-off recycling center.
May/June 2004 Digital video recording equipment installed in all Wabash Valley Goodwill branch stores.
June 26, 2004 New board member David Piker is introduced at the June board meeting.
July 2004 Goodwill has distributed 13,315 frequent shopper cards to area customers. Customers use the cards for discounts and special sales in Wabash Valley Goodwill stores.
July 16, 2004 Goodwill's 3rd annual picnic and swim party held at Deming Park. Over 100 employees and family members attended.
August 18, 2004 The Goodwill employee United Way luncheon was held. Goodwill is one of the
pilot campaign companies this year.
September 1, 2004 A video rental program was implemented in our Terre Haute store.
September 15, 2004 A 911 cellular telephone program to benefit seniors and individuals with disabilities is started.
September 20, 2004 Goodwill begins a community telephone answering service for employees, clients and others. The program is designed to aid people who do not have telephones have a central place to retrieve messages.
October 28, 2004 Bill Tennis and Jeanne Harrington presented a program about Goodwill Industries to the National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 0327.
November 6, 2004 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 57th Rotary/Goodwill material drive. Bill Aubin chaired the event for the Rotary Club.
November 19, 2004 Alcan Aluminum company employees visit Goodwill as part of
their United Way campaign.
December 21, 2004 Goodwill is notified they have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste District. This grant helps subsidize the Goodwill drop-off recycling center.
December 20, 2004 The 77th annual employee Christmas party was held at the
Golden Corral restaurant. Over 125 people attended.
December 30, 2004 For the first time an operating budget in excess of 3 million dollars was approved by the board of directors.
January 1, 2005 A new accounting system and point-of-sale interface is implemented in the Terre Haute office.
January 1, 2005 The Board made changes to Goodwill's 403(b)3 thrift plan to accelerate employee ownership of employer contributions to the plan.
January 21, 2005 Goodwill is one of the recipients of the annual trust fund distribution from First Financial Bank. Jeanne Harrington accepts for Goodwill.
February 10, 2005 Goodwill has distributed over 17,195 frequent shopper cards to area customers. Customers use the cards for discounts and special sales in Wabash Valley Goodwill stores. Store specials available with the shopper card can be found at: http://www.wvgoodwill.org/calendar-of-events.html
February 15, 2005 Jeanne Harrington and Bill Tennis present a program on Goodwill to the St. Patrick's Ladies Alter Society.
February 22, 2005 The Vigo County Impact providers meeting was held in the Goodwill board room. Bill Tennis presented a program on Goodwill's history and current activities.
March 9, 2005 The video-rental area in the Terre Haute Goodwill store closed.
March 31, 2005 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 77th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 9, 2005 Goodwill Industries and the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District co-sponsor the "Spring Fling" at the Terre Haute Action Track.
July 5, 2005 The Paris store is closed for remodeling.
July 15, 2005 Goodwill's 4th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park. Nearly 200 employees and family members attended.
September 29, 2005 The Goodwill Board of Directors vote to send $10,000 to the Goodwill Industries Hurricane Relief fund.
August 30, 2005 The purchase of the Paris, Il property is completed.
November 5, 2005 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 58h Rotary/Goodwill material drive.
December 19, 2005 The annual employee Christmas party was held at the Goodwill facility.
December 30, 2005 The Board approves an operating budget in excess of three million dollars.
March 31, 2006 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 78th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 8, 2006 Goodwill and the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District sponsor the Spring Fling Race at the Terre Haute Action Track.
May 6, 2006 Goodwill Industries is a recipient of a $10,000 mini grant from the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District.
June 20, 2006 Goodwill Industries adds a new truck and de-mountable body to better serve donors and customers of it's donated goods program.
July 14, 2006 Goodwill's 5th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park. Nearly 175 employees and family members attended.
July 26, 2006 Goodwill begins utilizing the de-centralized model of processing and distribution of donated goods.
August 26, 2006 The State of Indiana extended the current IMPACT contract with Goodwill for another year.
November 4, 2006 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 59th Rotary/Goodwill material drive. Material collected helps provide work for people with disadvantages/disabilities.
November 9, 2006 The Clinton, Indiana Goodwill retail outlet closed.
December 19, 2006 The 79th annual employee Christmas party was held. Over 100 people attended.
December 26, 2006 Goodwill Industries is a recipient of a $10,000 mini grant from the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District. This grant is used to subsidize Goodwill's recycling center.
December 27, 2006 The Terre Haute Goodwill store joins the "million dollar club". Store sales reached $1,000.000 for the first time. Only 22 percent of U.S. Goodwill stores have revenues above one million dollars annually. Proceeds from store sales fund employment and services offered by Goodwill. Goodwill does not receive any United Way funding.
December 29, 2006 The Goodwill Board of Directors approved an operating budget for 2007 of $3,140,250. The agency organizational chart was adopted. Other business included the Compensation Committee report, a report regarding the review of the agency by-laws and discussion on remaining a non-funded United Way member.
December 31, 2006 Over 418 people were served during 2006 in the Goodwill IMPACT program. This program is offered under contract with the State of Indiana and serves welfare and food-stamp recipients.
January 2, 2007 Goodwill has distributed frequent shopper cards to more than 33,400 customers. The cards are used for discounts and special sales in Wabash Valley Goodwill stores.
February 1, 2007 WabashValleyBooks opens for business. This is the Terre Haute Goodwill's eBook store.
February 27, 2007 Over 75 people are signed up to use Goodwill's free voice-mail system. For details of this program send e-mail to Darin.
March 28, 2007 Lillie Sekerak retires from Goodwill after 35 years of service.
March 30, 2007 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 79th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Lori Danielson, Treasurer.
April 2, 2007 The recycling center is now open Tuesday - Saturday.
June 21, 2007 Wabash Valley Goodwill earns a three year accreditation from Goodwill Industries International.
July 13, 2007 Goodwill's 6th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park. Over 200 employees and family members attended.
July 2007 Goodwill Industries raised over $762.00 for the local Meals on Wheels organization. This United Way agency delivers meals to disabled/elderly individuals in Terre Haute, IN.
September 1, 2007 The recycling center re-opens to a Monday thru Saturday schedule.
September 12 thru 24, 2007 Elder-Beerman conducts the annual "The Goodwill Sale".
September 31, 2007 Goodwill's contact to provide IMPACT services to state clients ends.
November 3, 2007 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 60th Rotary/Goodwill material drive. Material collected helps provide work for people with disadvantages/disabilities.
December 17, 2007 The 80th annual employee Christmas party was held. Over 100 people attended.
January 2008 Goodwill agrees to sort material generated by the Terre Haute / Republic Services curbside recycling program.
January 5, 2008 Wal-Mart and Goodwill team to go "Green". A Goodwill truck will be at the U.S.41 South Wal-Mart the first Saturday of each month and at the U.S. 46 east Wal-Mart on the second Saturday. The truck will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be accepting donations of clothing, household items, books, shoes and other items typically found in a household. This partnership makes it very easy to donate your gently used items. Tax receipts will be available.
February 25, 2008 All Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries retail stores begin selling Gift Cards.
March 4, 2008 We are notified by the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives that we meet the required service provider criteria and have been added to the Indiana Access to Recovery provider list for Vigo County.
March 20, 2008 A 42 foot slider belt conveyor is installed in our recycling center.
March 21, 2008 Goodwill's new online book store goes on-line. Books can be purchased over the internet and shipped to the customer.
March 27, 2008 The new Terre Haute curbside recycling program's first load of material is delivered to Goodwill. Picture See June 2nd entry. Goodwill no longer associated with the Republic Services
curbside recycling program. Read the story in the Tribune Star: Click here
March 28, 2008 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 80th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Lori Danielson, Treasurer.
April 1, 2008 A cross-belt self cleaning magnet is installed in the recycling area to help pull metal off of the sorting belt.
May 18, 2008 The recycling center is now open Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
June 2, 2008 Goodwill is no longer associated with the Republic Services / Terre Haute curbside recycling program. We encourage everyone to use our Free Drop-off recycling center located at 2702 South 3rd Street in Terre Haute. More information on our recycling center can be found by clicking our recycling link. RECYCLE
February 10, 2005 Goodwill has distributed over 17,195 frequent shopper cards to area customers. Customers use the cards for discounts and special sales in Wabash Valley Goodwill stores. Store specials available with the shopper card can be found at: http://www.wvgoodwill.org/calendar-of-events.html
February 15, 2005 Jeanne Harrington and Bill Tennis present a program on Goodwill to the St. Patrick's Ladies Alter Society.
February 22, 2005 The Vigo County Impact providers meeting was held in the Goodwill board room. Bill Tennis presented a program on Goodwill's history and current activities.
March 9, 2005 The video-rental area in the Terre Haute Goodwill store closed.
March 31, 2005 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 77th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 9, 2005 Goodwill Industries and the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District co-sponsor the "Spring Fling" at the Terre Haute Action Track.
July 5, 2005 The Paris store is closed for remodeling.
July 15, 2005 Goodwill's 4th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park. Nearly 200 employees and family members attended.
September 29, 2005 The Goodwill Board of Directors vote to send $10,000 to the Goodwill Industries Hurricane Relief fund.
August 30, 2005 The purchase of the Paris, Il property is completed.
November 5, 2005 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 58h Rotary/Goodwill material drive.
December 19, 2005 The annual employee Christmas party was held at the Goodwill facility.
December 30, 2005 The Board approves an operating budget in excess of three million dollars.
March 31, 2006 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 78th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Jerry Einstandig, Treasurer.
April 8, 2006 Goodwill and the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District sponsor the Spring Fling Race at the Terre Haute Action Track.
May 6, 2006 Goodwill Industries is a recipient of a $10,000 mini grant from the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District.
June 20, 2006 Goodwill Industries adds a new truck and de-mountable body to better serve donors and customers of it's donated goods program.
July 14, 2006 Goodwill's 5th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park. Nearly 175 employees and family members attended.
July 26, 2006 Goodwill begins utilizing the de-centralized model of processing and distribution of donated goods.
August 26, 2006 The State of Indiana extended the current IMPACT contract with Goodwill for another year.
November 4, 2006 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 59th Rotary/Goodwill material drive. Material collected helps provide work for people with disadvantages/disabilities.
November 9, 2006 The Clinton, Indiana Goodwill retail outlet closed.
December 19, 2006 The 79th annual employee Christmas party was held. Over 100 people attended.
December 26, 2006 Goodwill Industries is a recipient of a $10,000 mini grant from the Clay, Owen, Vigo Solid Waste District. This grant is used to subsidize Goodwill's recycling center.
December 27, 2006 The Terre Haute Goodwill store joins the "million dollar club". Store sales reached $1,000.000 for the first time. Only 22 percent of U.S. Goodwill stores have revenues above one million dollars annually. Proceeds from store sales fund employment and services offered by Goodwill. Goodwill does not receive any United Way funding.
December 29, 2006 The Goodwill Board of Directors approved an operating budget for 2007 of $3,140,250. The agency organizational chart was adopted. Other business included the Compensation Committee report, a report regarding the review of the agency by-laws and discussion on remaining a non-funded United Way member.
December 31, 2006 Over 418 people were served during 2006 in the Goodwill IMPACT program. This program is offered under contract with the State of Indiana and serves welfare and food-stamp recipients.
January 2, 2007 Goodwill has distributed frequent shopper cards to more than 33,400 customers. The cards are used for discounts and special sales in Wabash Valley Goodwill stores.
February 1, 2007 WabashValleyBooks opens for business. This is the Terre Haute Goodwill's eBook store.
February 27, 2007 Over 75 people are signed up to use Goodwill's free voice-mail system. For details of this program send e-mail to Darin.
March 28, 2007 Lillie Sekerak retires from Goodwill after 35 years of service.
March 30, 2007 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 79th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Lori Danielson, Treasurer.
April 2, 2007 The recycling center is now open Tuesday - Saturday.
June 21, 2007 Wabash Valley Goodwill earns a three year accreditation from Goodwill Industries International.
July 13, 2007 Goodwill's 6th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park. Over 200 employees and family members attended.
July 2007 Goodwill Industries raised over $762.00 for the local Meals on Wheels organization. This United Way agency delivers meals to disabled/elderly individuals in Terre Haute, IN.
September 1, 2007 The recycling center re-opens to a Monday thru Saturday schedule.
September 12 thru 24, 2007 Elder-Beerman conducts the annual "The Goodwill Sale".
September 31, 2007 Goodwill's contact to provide IMPACT services to state clients ends.
November 3, 2007 The Terre Haute Rotary Club conducted the 60th Rotary/Goodwill material drive. Material collected helps provide work for people with disadvantages/disabilities.
December 17, 2007 The 80th annual employee Christmas party was held. Over 100 people attended.
January 2008 Goodwill agrees to sort material generated by the Terre Haute / Republic Services curbside recycling program.
January 5, 2008 Wal-Mart and Goodwill team to go "Green". A Goodwill truck will be at the U.S.41 South Wal-Mart the first Saturday of each month and at the U.S. 46 east Wal-Mart on the second Saturday. The truck will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be accepting donations of clothing, household items, books, shoes and other items typically found in a household. This partnership makes it very easy to donate your gently used items. Tax receipts will be available.
February 25, 2008 All Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries retail stores begin selling Gift Cards.
March 4, 2008 We are notified by the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives that we meet the required service provider criteria and have been added to the Indiana Access to Recovery provider list for Vigo County.
March 20, 2008 A 42 foot slider belt conveyor is installed in our recycling center.
March 21, 2008 Goodwill's new online book store goes on-line. Books can be purchased over the internet and shipped to the customer.
March 27, 2008 The new Terre Haute curbside recycling program's first load of material is delivered to Goodwill. Picture See June 2nd entry. Goodwill no longer associated with the Republic Services
curbside recycling program. Read the story in the Tribune Star: Click here
March 28, 2008 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 80th annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Lori Danielson, Treasurer.
April 1, 2008 A cross-belt self cleaning magnet is installed in the recycling area to help pull metal off of the sorting belt.
May 18, 2008 The recycling center is now open Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
June 2, 2008 Goodwill is no longer associated with the Republic Services / Terre Haute curbside recycling program. We encourage everyone to use our Free Drop-off recycling center located at 2702 South 3rd Street in Terre Haute. More information on our recycling center can be found by clicking our recycling link. RECYCLE
Pictured left to right is: Bill Tennis, Kim Ingalsbe, Neil Garrison and David Patterson.
July 8, 2008 Bill Tennis is awarded the "Four Avenues of Service Citation" from the Terre Haute Rotary Club. David Patterson is awarded the "Community Service Award." Pictured left to right is: Bill Tennis, Kim Ingalsbe, Neil Garrison and David Patterson.
July 18, 2008 Goodwill's 7th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park.
August 28, 2008 Employee Labor Day picnic was held today.
December 15, 2008 The 81st annual Goodwill Christmas party was held.
December 31, 2008 For the first time Goodwill's employee wages, taxes and benefits exceeded 2 million dollars.
March 26, 2009 T.G.I. Fridays, in Terre Haute, donated 3000 coupons to distribute to Goodwill donors. Each coupon is good for a smoothie, appetizer or a dessert.
March 27, 2009 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 81st annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Don Garvin, Treasurer.
May 13, 2009 Goodwill distributes the first computer under the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) program.
June 8, 2009 Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, Inc. officially becomes a member of the Dell Reconnect computer recycling program. Press Release More Information
June 8, 2009 South Vigo High School students interested in recycling tour the Goodwill recycling center.
July 17, 2009 Goodwill's 8th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park. Over 300 employees and family members attended.
July 17, 2009 Goodwill shipped the second load of computers recycled through the Dell/Goodwill Reconnect computer recycling program.
July 18, 2008 Goodwill's 7th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park.
August 28, 2008 Employee Labor Day picnic was held today.
December 15, 2008 The 81st annual Goodwill Christmas party was held.
December 31, 2008 For the first time Goodwill's employee wages, taxes and benefits exceeded 2 million dollars.
March 26, 2009 T.G.I. Fridays, in Terre Haute, donated 3000 coupons to distribute to Goodwill donors. Each coupon is good for a smoothie, appetizer or a dessert.
March 27, 2009 The Goodwill board of directors conducted the 81st annual meeting at noon in the large meeting room. The auditors report and election of officers and directors highlighted the event. Board members elected to serve a one year term as officers were: Barry Powell, President; Troy Helman, Vice-President; Gary Schomer, Secretary; and Don Garvin, Treasurer.
May 13, 2009 Goodwill distributes the first computer under the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) program.
June 8, 2009 Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, Inc. officially becomes a member of the Dell Reconnect computer recycling program. Press Release More Information
June 8, 2009 South Vigo High School students interested in recycling tour the Goodwill recycling center.
July 17, 2009 Goodwill's 8th annual picnic and swim party was held at Deming Park. Over 300 employees and family members attended.
July 17, 2009 Goodwill shipped the second load of computers recycled through the Dell/Goodwill Reconnect computer recycling program.
July 24, 2009 The newly remodeled house wares and furniture room at the Terre Haute store reopens for business.
July 31, 2009 Goodwill customers and employees raised over $1,600.00 for the local Meals on Wheels organization. This United Way agency delivers meals to disabled/elderly individuals in Terre Haute, IN.
August 6, 2009 Rachel Sutopo and Bill Tennis made a Goodwill presentation to the women's group at the Methodist Church in Seelyville, Indiana.
August 11, 2009 Bill Tennis gave a presentation on Goodwill Industries to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Terre Haute.
August 12, 2009 The annual United Way employee luncheon was held in the Goodwill cafeteria.
September 3, 2009 The Sullivan, Indiana Goodwill store reopens after being closed for remodeling.
September 4, 2009 The Goodwill employee labor day cook-out was held at the Terre Haute location.
September 30, 2009 Goodwill collaborates with 10 other agencies on the Autism Spectrum Disorder Speaker Series.
September 9, 2009 Excel baling equipment is installed in the recycling department to increase the efficiency of the recycling operation.
December 11, 2009 Property at 1905 South 13th is purchased by Goodwill to provide additional storage for the organization.
December 14, 2009 The employee Christmas party was held with over 100 in attendance.
December 28, 2009 The Goodwill/Dell Reconnect Computer recycling program has collected over 200,000 lbs of e-waste since June.
December 30, 2009 Goodwill does not renew it's membership with the United Way of the Wabash Valley.
July 31, 2009 Goodwill customers and employees raised over $1,600.00 for the local Meals on Wheels organization. This United Way agency delivers meals to disabled/elderly individuals in Terre Haute, IN.
August 6, 2009 Rachel Sutopo and Bill Tennis made a Goodwill presentation to the women's group at the Methodist Church in Seelyville, Indiana.
August 11, 2009 Bill Tennis gave a presentation on Goodwill Industries to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Terre Haute.
August 12, 2009 The annual United Way employee luncheon was held in the Goodwill cafeteria.
September 3, 2009 The Sullivan, Indiana Goodwill store reopens after being closed for remodeling.
September 4, 2009 The Goodwill employee labor day cook-out was held at the Terre Haute location.
September 30, 2009 Goodwill collaborates with 10 other agencies on the Autism Spectrum Disorder Speaker Series.
September 9, 2009 Excel baling equipment is installed in the recycling department to increase the efficiency of the recycling operation.
December 11, 2009 Property at 1905 South 13th is purchased by Goodwill to provide additional storage for the organization.
December 14, 2009 The employee Christmas party was held with over 100 in attendance.
December 28, 2009 The Goodwill/Dell Reconnect Computer recycling program has collected over 200,000 lbs of e-waste since June.
December 30, 2009 Goodwill does not renew it's membership with the United Way of the Wabash Valley.
