Friends of WCDC Newsletter

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1 Friends of WCDC Newsletter November 2015 Happy Thanksgiving Cathy s Corner Well we rested in the summer but Autumn finds us in high gear. As you will see in the pages of this newsletter, the WCDC clients and staff have been very, very busy. Spirit Week was a blast and members of Friends are so proud that we had the opportunity to sponsor the entire week and serve as judges for the Halloween Party. Presently, Friends are in the middle of the Annual Pumpkin Roll sale. I ask you to take the time to fill out the order form that is included in this Newsletter and return it to WCDC so our members make sure that we have plenty of this delicious item to fill all your orders. Speaking about Pumpkin Roll reminds me that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I would like to Thank everyone for your support of the clients and programs of WCDC throughout the year. I would also like to wish each and every of you and all those that you love, a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving filled with lots of fun, delicious food, loving family and many, many blessings. Cathy Gallagher, President Friends & WCDC Activities November 9 Friends Monthly Meeting 6 PM November 11 Veteran s Day Day Program closed November 18 November Birthday Party - Noon Board of Directors meeting 6 PM November 22 Pumpkin Roll Pick Up November 25,26, 27 Day Program closed for Thanksgiving December 11 Holiday Open House 11:00 1:00 PM November November comes With night coming early The fires burn And November goes And dawn coming late And the kettle sings With the last red berries And ice in the bucket And the earth sinks to rest And the first white Snows And frost by the gate Until next Spring. Clyde W Worcester County Developmental Center PO Box 70, Newark, MD www. wcdcservices.org

2 From the desk of our Executive Director I feel as if I am a character in a Dickens novel. In many ways times are good: Our laundry grew exponentially this past season; we are getting more assembly and repackaging jobs; we entered into a new venture making gift boxes; and our Inner Ocean soap has been growing steadily. Yet we are also dealing with a number of issues that will change how we do business in the future. Due to mandates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor and Maryland s DDA, by the end of 2018, we will most assuredly look a lot different than we do today. To me, the biggest irony is that Maryland is a work first state, yet within the next three years, if all continues as it is, most people with intellectual disabilities will be put out of work because the federal government and the state have devalued the work the clients do in our facility. We need to continue to stand together to support our clients being able to live the life they want by choosing how they want to spend their day. Two commercials: The Friends Pumpkin Roll sale is now going on. No Thanksgiving table is complete without one of these delicious desserts. Pease support our Friends. WCDC will shortly be sending out our annual appeal letter. We ask you to please be as generous as you can. Providing quality services requires everyone to pitch in and help. No matter what the level, your gift will have a major impact on the lives of those we serve. Worcester County Healthy Meals visits WCDC The Worcester County Dept. of Health made a visit to WCDC in an effort to give our Food Service Department some tips on preparing healthy food. Lynn Matava, AADP, Health & Wellness Motivator worked with both staff & clients in the preparation of Roasted Broccoli, Kale &Green Beans and a delicious Baked Spiced Apple. In addition to learning valuable information everyone participated in this project and enjoyed a superb dessert.

3 October Birthdays Friends Monthly Birthday Party was held on Wednesday, October 14th at the WCDC Facility. Unfortunately, none of the Birthday Celebrants were present that day but they will be included in the November Festivities November Birthdays LaShana Byrd 11/3 Judith Jarmen - 11/13 Betty Styrgis 11/8 Alice Price - 11/22 Lynette Tindley - 11/10 Tammy Timmons - 11/24 Michelle Hamlett 11/12 Michele Deshields 11/28 Vriginia Clark 11/29 By Joanna Fuchs

4 Don t forget to order your Pumpkin Roll Each Pumpkin Roll is made individually and with all natural products. ALL proceeds go directly to programs and Client Services. Return orders to WCDC. Checks can be made payable to Friends of WCDC Friends Of WCDC 2015 Homemade Pumpkin Roll Sale $15.00 each **Checks can be made payable to Friends of WCDC** Orders Due Nov. 12 th - Pick up Nov. 20 st ***Deliveries for 5 or more*** 1. Name & Phone # # of Pumpkin Rolls Cost / Payment Total

5 Congratulations Lynn & Andre! Recently the State of Maryland held Direct Support Professional Week to recognize those staff members who have demonstrated outstanding performance carrying out the duties of their jobs and providing support for clients. Individual staff members from both the Residential and Day Programs were nominated by families, clients and peers. After all the voting was completed Lynn Hackensmith, Residential Supervisor, and Andre Boulware, Instructor Driver were the winners. Lynn & Andre were recognized for all they do with a gift certificate and WCDC mug. Congratulations Lynn & Andre. Keep up the great work! Exec. Director Jack Ferry & Andre Boulware Valerie Reed, Carrie Ann Delangel, Bruce Clark & Lynn Hackensmith Andre & Danny Miller Walking Healthy with Worcester County Health Dept. Worcester County Health Department runs several healthy living programs including healthy walking. This year WCDC participated in the program and enjoyed a beautiful day of fresh air and exercise. Tamara Lawrence, Fritz Goetz, Brenda Beckett Chauncey Corbin, Kern Taylor, Tasha Thomas, Lester Mason Karen Waggoner, Gordon Ashley, Eric Powell & Nicole Dobelstein

6 Spirit Week 2015 Aaron Hoskins, Katie West, Kevin Crocker, Will Garner, Courtney Mullis, Bruce Baldwin & Amy Azadi Denise Bowen, Tammy Timmons, Dawn Gray, Rachel Buser, Karen Waggoner, Nicole Dobelstein, Denise Alogna, Sara Morells, Claire Desautels, Brenda Beckett, Jessy Verges, Nadine Mc Cready, Debbie Angelonga Favorite Team Day Valerie Reed, Tracy Fields, Rhett Spangler, Adam Jolles, Virginia Clark, Robin Dannelly

7 Karen Reiner, Thomas Jones, Michael Martinez Bruce Clark, Terry Robbins, Kurt Gochnaur Western Day Karen Reiner, Katie West, Michael Martinez Michael Fentress Monique Smith, Olivia Tingle Halloween Color Day Amy Azadi Logan Creed, Betsy Bernier, Mark Pace, Virginia Clark, Valerie Reed, Kendra Surin Tracy Fields, Thomas Denny, Rhett Spangler Carnival Day Sara Morells, Melinda Cropper Michelle Hamlett Nick Vittoria

8 Jeromey Johansen Nick Vittoria Eddie Davis & Tyann Johnson Julia Range, Mark Pace, Laura Ann Collins Charlene Brittingham Lester Mason, Monique Smith, Erika Ingram Ron Mehrling Melinda Cropper Lester Mason, Troy Croom, Carole Czapiewski, Donta Smith, Ariel Godwin, Lou Camper Phyllis Cherrix The Halloween Party was filled with fun and great costumes

9 Members of Friends served as Judges Cathy Gallagher, April Davis, Dawn Gray, Debbie Angelonga, Betty Tustin, Jack & Mary Ferry, Diane Howard, Frieda Truitt, Eddie & Libby Davis. Missing from Photo is Vicki Tillery Best Costume Winners 1 st Place Logan Creed 2 nd Place Ginny Tustin 3 rd Place Carol McAllister 4 th Place Valerie Reed 5 th Place- Rhett Spangler Will Garner, Amy Azadi, Rhett Spangler, Bruce Clark, Eddie Davis, Valerie Reed, Allen Purnell, Carol McAllister, Mark Pace. Logan Creed, Troy Croom, Jeromey Johansen, Betsy Bernier Michele Hamlett, Donta Smith, Katie West, Kevin Crocker Staff: Karen Waggoner, Rachel Buser, Dawn Gray & Claire Desautels

10 Friends of WCDC The purpose of Friends of WCDC shall be to see that the needs of people who live with a disability are made known to the community and that these needs are being met. The members of Friends of WCDC shall be advocates for the individuals who live with a disability within the community and are participants in the programs Worcester County Developmental Center. Friends of WCDC shall provide support and assistance to WCDC whenever possible Friends of WCDC Need YOU!! Meetings are every 2nd Monday of the month in the WCDC cafeteria Meetings start at 6:00 p.m. and last one hour. Yearly dues are $5.00. New members are welcome at any time. Your talents & ideas are needed. All our projects are fun filled. All our efforts support the clients and programs of WCDC Officers - Friends of WCDC President Cathy Gallagher Vice President Mary Ferry Secretary April Davis Treasurer Jack Ferry, Sr. PR Coordinator Virginia Azadi Friends of WCDC Membership Slip Name Address Phone # Cell # Address Parent Board Member Family Member Staff Member Client Interested Individual Please return to Jack Ferry at WCDC or mail to: Cathy Gallagher 338 Ocean Parkway Ocean Pines, MD 21811