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February 2002
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff and Consumers:
The month of January just blew by, I must say that the South Carolina January weather was much more enjoyable than I was accustomed to being from North East Ohio.
A special "Thank You" to past Board member Roy Lewis and the "Woodmen of the World" for the recent donation, set up and landscaping of a new flag pole here at our Marion Center. Also a "Thank You" to Representative Jim Battle for providing us a flag which has flown over our State Capital! We will reserve this flag for use on special events and Holidays. Again, on behalf of the Board, staff and clients thank you for this wonderful donation.
The process for the new workshop building is moving along. I recently received the go-ahead from our State Department to sign the architectural services agreement. Now, our building committee will meet a couple more times to complete the design process and we will go to bid. A very special Thank You to our State Director, Dr. Stanley Butkus and his staff for their continuing support and assistance on this project.
The last item for my February article deals with phone calls into our center. We welcome your calls and always try to accommodate our callers wishes. But many times our direct service staff are involved in training programs and when they are not they always are working with the adults in their groups, when we call someone away to the phone, other staff must "cover" their group. This can be very difficult particularly for managing adults with certain behaviors, personal and service needs. Quite honestly there are some days when this situation causes serious problems due to the number of calls. Maybe you can help us by calling at the end of the day to talk to staff about those things that can wait until then. Your help will be appreciated.
HAVE A GOOD MONTH!
Douglas F. Reynolds, Executive Director
Human Resources Update
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
During the upcoming editions the Human Resources Update will be sharing and reviewing agency policies. Let us all be reminded of the mission we have as an agency.
MiISSION STATEMENT
"To develop, promote, coordinate and provide the finest quality services available to all individuals with mental retardation, autism, head and spinal cord injury and other related disabilities."
VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
Individual and Family Responsibility
Health and Safety of all Participants
Community Integration
Dignity, Self determination, Choice
Cost-effective Supports
Person Centered Service Delivery
GOALS
Develop Self Esteem, Provide Multiple Employment Opportunities, Increase Community Awareness, Develop Person Centered Services, Meet demands of residential placement, Increase delivery of family support services, Establish a foundation, Implement outcome-based performance measures, Implement person centered services
VISION
A highly effective agency that delivers the best possible outcomes through the delivery of person centered services to people with disabilities in Marion and Dillon Counties.
Stephanie Blount • DSA Linkside
Sheldon Bethea • Service Coordinator
Note: New hires are for the month of December and January only.
Dianne Thompson, Human Resources Administrator
The Day Program consumers are once again working on their Valentine project. The baskets, balloons, teddy bears, candy and arrangements run in price from $5.00-$25.00. Orders will be taken until February 11, 2002. You may place your order by calling Cynthia Breeden or Teretha Green at 423-4484 or Virginia Ellerbe at 774-6775.
Delivery service available (Limited area)
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
March 21, 2002 • BINGO at 6:00pm at Marion Center
Numbers to Remember
Marion Center • (843) 423-4484 / 774-8106
Dillon Center • (843) 774-6775 / 423-1499
Professional Services • (843) 464-2565 / 774-9619
Rehab-Supports • (843) 464-2565 / 774-9619
Flu season usually ranges from November through April. December, January, February and March are the months that have the heaviest flu activity. Typical flu symptoms include fever, body aches, tiredness, cough and sometimes a sore throat and runny nose. The flu and cold are both respiratory infections caused by viruses. Some of the symptoms are similar. However, the flu can cause more serious illness than the common cold. People at the greatest risk of severe complications from flu are those 65 years old or older and those with certain medical conditions. Your best protection against the flu is an annual flu shot.
Sandra Humphrey-Ross, LPN
The Early Intervention department of the Marion-Dillon County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs would like to thank WBTW-TV 13 and the South Carolina Employment Commission for coats and toys that were received through "TOYS for the TERRITORY. Donated items were given to consumers of MDCBDSN. Elizabeth Weaver, BabyNet Coordinator, provided information to MDCBDSN regarding this project.
A Christmas party was given on December 13, 2001 at the Marion Center for consumers served by the Early Intervention Department and their parents. The children were able to enjoy finger foods and visit with Santa. Santa passed out gifts to each child. The party was enjoyed by everyone. The Early Intervention Department would like to thank those who volunteered and helped to make this event a success.
Angela Godbolt, Early Interventionist
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Herbert Temoney, Service Coordinator, is the proud father of a bouncing baby boy born January 1, 2002 at 3:37pm. Janvonta Sentel Temoney came into this world weighing 6lb. 10oz.
Carol-Anne Brumbles and Roushdy Ali El-Mahdy were married on December 30, 2001 in Dillon, SC. May they have a life time of happiness!!!!!!!!
Angela Grant, Rehab Coordinator, is the proud mother of a baby girl born January 12, 2002 at 3:30pm. Alyssa Andrea Grant came into this world weighing 5lb. 4 oz.
Board Meeting Schedule
2/28/02 Marion Center 6:30pm
3/28/02 Dillon Center 6:30pm
4/25/02 Marion Center 6:30pm
5/23/02 Dillon Center 6:30pm
6/27/02 Marion Center 6:30pm
7/25/02 Dillon Center 6:30pm
8/22/02 Marion Center 6:30pm
9/26/02 Dillon Center 6:30pm
10/24/02 Marion Center 6:30pm
11/28/02 * Dillon Center 6:30pm
12/26/02 * Marion Center 6:30pm
*November and December dates may change due to holidays