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BVCAA NEWSletter P A S S I O N D R I V E E X C E L L E N C E R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A s the fiscal year for BVCAA comes to its end, I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for all you do each day to help those we serve. As a recipient of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal funding we were challenged this past year with helping to fuel our local and state economies. We have gone above and beyond what we set out to do and it is because of the efforts of every BVCAA employee that our goals are being met. How have ARRA funds impacted our agency? 1. $943,310 in funding to implement a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. EHR globally links all of our clinical sites electronically to reduce costs, improve quality of care and improve record keeping. Special thanks to not only the EHR team but also to the Pharmacy staff for all they did to integrate EHR into the CHC’s. 2. $1,537,698 in funding has been granted allowing BVCAA to create J.O.B.S., a paid on the job training program that provides training opportunities, by experienced and qualified trainers, in three areas: Janitorial, Office and Building Trades, and Landscaping and Grounds Keeping Services. Trainees must C O M M I T M E N T Volume 8 >> Issue 2 be presently registered as unemployed with the TWC. forward as diligent providers to the over 60,000 people we serve each year. 3. $3,006,045 was granted in ARRA funding to help low income persons needing minor home repairs make their home more energy efficient. Work that may be performed includes: insulation of attic, wall and floor space, weatherstripping and caulking of windows and doors, evaluating current heat and air conditioning appliances and replacement of not efficient refrigerators. It is an honor and privilege to serve as the leader of this amazing organization. John Maxwell, author of books including 360° Leader, is quoted, “Where there is no hope in the future, there is no power in the present.” We are a powerful agency that gives hope to many. THANK YOU for offering hope to those we serve. Thank you for all you do to help make our organization great! 4. $306,692 in funding to improve Head Start/Early Head Start staff compensation and training, upgrade Head Start centers and classrooms, and increase hours of operation. 5. $429,297 in funding to meet the increased demand in health clinics. Through the hiring of one doctor and two support staff, BVCAA health clinics will be able to accept an increased number of patients and maintain a more stable work load. As we enter into the new fiscal year, we will continue to strive to offer services that not only provide long term cost savings but also economic advancement of the individual and families served with ARRA funds. We will also continue to move Karen Garber BVCAA Executive Director HAPPYB VC A A A N N I V E R S A R Y to our team members celebrating july-september 2010 24 Years Sandra Sullivan, 7-8, Food Services Djibou McNeil, 9-1, Head Start Central 21 Years Eric Todd, 8-15, Administration 19 Years Betty Jones, 8-14, Head Start Central 18 Years Frances Diaz, 8-17, Early Head Start 17 Years Rosa Garcia, 8-23, Head Start Central 15 Years Geraldine Ray, 8-21, Food Services Larry Mendez, 9-11, Food Services 14 Years Zulema Saenz, 8-5, Head Start Neal Sonya Jernigan, 8-8, Head Start Bryan Sylvia Ramirez, 9-4, Head Start Central 13 Years Mary Gonzalez, 7-28, Bryan CHC Barbara Sandoval, 8-4, Bryan CHC 12 Years Nora Hinojosa, 7-29, Head Start Navasota 11 Years Kristin Allen, 9-1, Head Start Neal Vishal Kinra, 9-1, Administration Derek Gentry, 9-13, Bryan CHC 10 Years Monita Harris, 7-1, Early Head Start Marilyn Gatlin, 8-21, WIC 9 Years Ume-Haney Kakwan, 7-1, Navasota CHC Laura Henthorn, 8-1, Bryan CHC 8 Years Cleo Tates, 8-1, Early Head Start 7 Years Zenia Nicolwala, 7-1, Bryan CHC Karla Carrera, 7-28, WIC Esther Medina, 8-1, Head Start Bryan Deborah Riley, 9-12, Adminsitration 6 Years Katrita Williams, 8-1, Early Head Start Jacquelyn Young, 9-7, WIC Cristal Pachuca, 9-22, Bryan CHC 5 Years Brenda Ocanez, 7-5, Bryan CHC Lourdes Banuelos, 8-4, WIC Patricia Hankins, 8-15, Navasota CHC Nancy Miller, 9-6, Bryan CHC Rosalinda Alfaro, 9-29, Navasota CHC 4 Years Julia Ribardo, 7-16, Bryan CHC Lidia Hawryluk, 7-24, Head Start Navasota Tasha Hayes, 8-1, Head Start West Bryan 3 Years Sue Hohlt, 7-2, Head Start Brenham Stephani Golie, 7-3, Bryan CHC Christina Mendoza, 7-23, Head Start Hearne Estefanni Reyes, 7-23, Bryan CHC Sonia Guerrero, 7-30, WIC Maria Lopez, 8-1, Centerville CHC Brittany Ringo, 8-1, Head Start Navasota Amethyst Williams, 8-1, Early Head Start Julie Guerra, 8-13, Navasota CHC Loya Farhana, 8-13, Head Start Navasota Shirly Adeyemi, 9-5, ABC CHC Nicole Hollier, 9-5, ABC CHC Jacqueliine Anderson, 9-24, WIC 2Years Patricia Delarosa, 7-3, Navasota CHC Latha Ravichandran, 7-14, Bryan CHC Rebecca Arredondo, 7-25, Bryan CHC Glenn Willis, 7-29, Head Start Central Rama Sarathy, 8-4, Navasota CHC Anabel Morales, 8-13, Navasota CHC Kerri Barnes, 8-18, Head Start Neal Denise Matlock, 8-18, Bryan CHC Ramon Vasquez, 8-18, Head Start Neal Desire Fussell, 9-15, Bryan CHC Wendy De la Cruz, 9-22, Bryan CHC Carla Maldonado, 9-29, Head Start Navasota Pamela Palmarez, 9-29, Head Start Bryan 1 Year Eddie Parnell, 7-1, Food Services Jessika Romero, 7-23, Energy/Housing Lauren Masullo, 7-23, Energy/Housing Karen Cravens, 7-31, Head Start Navasota Patricia Gonzalez, 7-31, Early Head Start Amanda Link, 7-31, Head Start Bryan Nona McComack, 7-31, Early Head Start Bronwyn McGlothlin, 7-31, Head Start Hearne Blanca Avila-Lopez, 8-4, WIC Belinda Cutrone, 8-4, Bryan CHC Heather Wood, 8-4, WIC Sherri Desern, 8-12, Head Start Brenham Allen McBride, 8-17, Administration Erica Martinez, 8-19, Navasota CHC Kelley Schulze, 8-19, ABC CHC Patricia Riley, 8-24, Early Head Start Heather Fry, 9-1, ABC CHC Adriana Olvera, 9-8, Head Start Brenham Lourdes Garcia, 9-16, Bryan CHC Jenni Rogers, 9-21, ABC CHC Michael Noker, 9-23, JOBS JOBBULLET I N March 9 - June 30, 2010 NEWh i r e s Sandra Ondruch Nicole Espinoza Aracely Chavez Patrick Cotton Johnny Hall Seneca Homeyer Debra Green Shawn Gust Keisha Storm Rachel Dawson Jody Jernigan Charles Williams Monica Galvan Jose Llanes Sheldon Nest Cornelia Fajardo Don Beavers Eleanor Ryder Elsa Castillo Jessica Powless Missy Correa Stephanie Franklin Ashley Steele Brian Gilbert Kathryn Wetzel Freddie Burks Jessica Abshire Justin Steels Paul McPherson Maria Rios Katherine Spahn Tamara Wisnieski Rhonda Macias Adriana Espinoza Performance Improvement Specialist/Trainer - Level I Medical Assistant - Floater Medical Assistant - Floater JOBS Trainee - Building Maintenance JOBS Trainee - Building Maintenance JOBS Trainee - Landscape JOBS Trainee - Janitorial Medical Assistant CEAP Case Manager - Burleson/Washington Counties JOBS Trainee - Office Assistant Assessor JOBS Trainee - Janitorial CNA/Nurse Assistant - Pediatrics Medical Office Specialist Health Educator - Bilingual JOBS Trainee - Janitorial Staff Development Coordinator Project Coordinator Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Breastfeeding Peer Counselor JOBS Trainee - Landscape JOBS Trainee - Office Assistant JOBS Trainee - Janitorial JOBS Trainee-Office Assistant JOBS Trainee-Janitorial JOBS Trainee-Landscape Front Office Supervisor Program Assistant Program Assistant Program Assistant CEAP Case Manager PIT CHC/BCS CHC/BCS Energy/JOBS Energy/JOBS Energy/JOBS Energy/JOBS CHC/Grimes County Energy/Housing Energy/JOBS Energy/Housing Energy/JOBS CHC/BCS CHC/Grimes County Health Education Energy/JOBS CHC/Admin Health Education CHC/ABC CHC/ABC CHC/Grimes County WIC WIC Energy/JOBS Energy/Housing Energy/JOBS Energy/JOBS Energy/JOBS Energy/JOBS Robertson CHC Energy/Housing Energy/Housing Energy/Housing Project Unity 03/09/10 03/15/10 03/15/10 3/16/2010 3/16/2010 3/22/2010 3/22/2010 03/22/10 03/22/10 03/23/10 3/29/2010 4/8/2010 04/12/10 04/14/10 4/26/2010 4/26/2010 05/03/10 05/06/10 05/10/10 05/10/10 05/17/10 05/18/10 05/18/10 5/19/2010 05/19/10 6/1/2010 6/9/10 6/16/10 6/17/10 6/21/10 6/21/10 6/21/10 6/22/10 6/28/10 o p por t unit ie s ( as of J une 30, 2010) Assistant Teacher-Madisonville Assistant Teacher-Navasota Building Maintenance Instructional Team Leader-JOBS Trainee-Building Maintenance (JOBS) Trainee-Landscape Services (JOBS) Trainee-Janitorial Services (JOBS) Check-In/Out Clerk-CHC/BCS Classroom Teacher-Madisonville Classroom Teacher-Bryan Dentist-CHC/Dental-Mary Lake Dental Assistant-CHC/Dental-Mary Lake LVN-CHC/ABC Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-CHC/Robertson County Medical Assistant-Leon County CHC Clinic Manager-Roberston County CHC Center Director-Head Start Buffalo Assistant Teacher-Head Start Buffalo Complete and updated information concerning each job opening is posted on HR Fix and the BVCAA website, along with instructions for applying. For an application, logon to www.bvcaa.org, select “Employment Opportunities” and select “Application for Employment.” Volume 8, Issue 2 CELEBRATE Happy Birthday july Cynthia Solis, 7-3, Administration Heather Wood, 7-3, WIC Zulema Saenz, 7-5, Head Start Neal Sandra Cerda, 7-5, Madisonville CHC Amanda Burns, 7-6, Madisonville CHC Judy Smith, 7-9, Adult/Family Planning Karla Carrera, 7-9, WIC Desire Fussell, 7-10, Health Education Ella McGruder, 7-12, Energy/Housing Rosa Garcia, 7-14, Head Start Central Jose Llanes, 7-15, Navasota CHC Lisa Johnson, 7-16, Head Start Madisonville Monita Harris, 7-16, Early Head Start Marcia Laningham, 7-18, Administration Denny Vasquez, 7-18, Administration Brittany Ringo, 7-20, Head Start Navasota Shirly Adeyemi, 7-23, ABC CHC Charles Williams, 7-23, JOBS Bobby Hubley, 7-24, Administration Cornelia Fajardo, 7-25, JOBS Brian Gilbert, 7-25, JOBS Patricia Gonzalez, 7-26, Early Head Start Nora Hinojosa, 7-27, Head Start Navasota James Harris, 7-28, Energy/Housing Kerri Barnes, 7-28, Head Start Neal Brandon Collins, 7-28, JOBS Sandy Kroll, 7-31, Administration july-september 2010 august Ruth Cordova, 8-2, Head Start West Bryan Ronald Cole, 8-6, Centerville CHC Judy Greer, 8-6, Performance Improvement Gary Bryan, 8-7, JOBS Esmeralda Villegas, 8-7, ABC CHC Ivan Rodriguez, 8-8, JOBS Dana Eckhart, 8-9, IDA Carolyn Hall, 8-10, Food Services David Woods, 8-10, JOBS Karen Garber, 8-12, Administration Candice Woodard, 8-13, Administration Karen Harris, 8-15, Administration Carolyn Rios, 8-15, ABC CHC Deborah Motley, 8-17, Madisonville CHC Shanna Ueltschey, 8-17, WIC Karen Sparks, 8-18, WIC Jaime Vinas, 8-20, Energy/Housing Abigail Saldana, 8-21, Madisonville CHC Griselda Coleman, 8-24, Head Start Madisonville Juanita Martinez, 8-25, Health Education Brenda Ocanez, 8-25, Customer Service CHC Amanda Link, 8-27, Head Start Bryan Shirley Baker, 8-28, Centerville CHC Diana Gaytan, 8-29, Clinic Admins/Providers Glenda Sweed, 9-30, JOBS Veena Anand, 8-31, Clinic Admins/Providers Brian Thurston, 8-31, Administration Anahi Ramirez, 8-31, Adult/Family Planning september Jessica Rogers, 9-3, Clinic Admins/Providers Ashley Spies, 9-4, ABC CHC Cristina Arredondo, 9-6, Early Head Start Elsa Castillo, 9-6, ABC CHC Tiffany Alvarado, 9-7, ABC CHC Debra Green, 9-8, JOBS Eric Hertenberger, 9-8, Food Services Vanessa Hollie-Dailey, 9-9, Customer Service CHC Lauren Masullo, 9-9, Energy/Housing Betty Jones, 9-10, Head Start Central Jessica Powless, 9-10, ABC CHC Erica Martinez, 9-10, Navasota CHC Jenni Rogers, 9-17, ABC CHC Daniel Briggs, 9-18, Customer Service CHC Esperanza Saenz, 9-21, Head Start Central Amelia Gutierrez, 9-21, Bryan Dental Nona McComack, 9-22, Early Head Start Sylvia Ramirez, 9-23, Head Start Central Sandra Sullivan, 9-25, Adult/Family Planning Norma Villarreal, 9-25, Food Services Mary Moreno, 9-26, WIC Maria Lopez, 9-26, Centerville CHC Missy Correa, 9-26, Navasota CHC Kay Jarrett, 9-27, WIC Ume-Haney Kakwan, 9-27, Navasota CHC Bryan Owens, 9-27, Clinic Admins/Providers Aaron Alderson, 9-27, Administration Larry Mendez, 9-28, Food Services If you would like to have your name excluded from the Birthday list, please contact Candice Woodard at 979-846-1100 or CWoodard@BVCAA.org. Dr. Julie Ribardo and husband, Chris Ribardo, had a baby girl! Isabella Marie Ribardo (Bella) was born on June, 9 at 12:51 p.m., wieghed 7lbs 15oz and was 20 1/2 inces long! Karen & Ray Harris 50th HAPPY wedding anniversary Ruth Cordova’s daugther, Stephanie Cordova, graduated High School and recieved her Cosmetology license. She is now working at Regis! Employee of the YEAR WELCOME! We would like to welcome two The 2010 BVCAA, Inc. Employee of the Year is Nancy Miller, RN. Nancy has been with BVCAA since 2005 and directs the Adult and Family Planning team at the Bryan-College Station Community Health Center (B/CS CHC). Nancy’s commitment, dedication and service have helped countless families in the Brazos Valley live new members to the BVCAA Board of Directors! Andre Josiah and Sara Mendez have joined the Board representing the Consumer Sector for Brazos County! Welcome Andre and Sara! happier and healthier lives. THANK YOU NANCY for you exemplary service to BVCAA and our community! We also want to commend those who were nominated for employee of the year by your peers at BVCAA. Congratulations and thank you for your service. Rosario (Poli) Beckmann, Receptionist, B/CS CHC Kari Krueger, Director of Community Outreach and Education Daniel Fowler, Diabetic Nurse Manager, B/CS CHC Darla Patterson, Associate Administrator Fiscal Operations Judy Greer, R.N., Associate Administrator, Health Services Jessica Rogers, Assistant to the CIO, B/CS CHC Norma Hinojosa-Cruz, Medical Records Clerk, B/CS CHC Alma Rosas, Medical Office Staff, Madison County CHC Sue Hohlt, Director, Brenham Head Start Cynthia Solis, Director of Operations, Administration Betty Jones, Health Services Aide, Head Start Maria Somers, Cook, Brenham Head Start 20 Year Anniversary Brenda Gooden, Cook/Driver, Food Services 2009 Service Award Recipients 5 Year Anniversary Amanda Hrachovy,Teacher Assistant, Head Start Brenham Eric Todd, Deputy Director, Administration Amanda Keoughan, Staff Assistant, Food Services Mattie Lister, Cook/Driver, Food Services Christy Soto, Clerk,WIC Cristal Pachuca, Certified Nurse Assistant, B/CS Community Health Center 15 Year Anniversary Elizabeth Nash, Dental Clerk, B/CS Dental Clinic Jerlene Manson,Teacher Assistant, Head Start Brenham Eric Hertenberger, Driver, Food Services Veena Anand, Physician, B/CS Community Health Center Jacquelyn Young, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor,WIC Judy Greer, RN, Assoc. Admin. of Performance Improvement, Health Services 10 Year Anniversary Katrina Williams,Teacher, Early Head Start Derek Gentry, Risk Reduction Specialist, HIV Prevention Nancy Sifuentes, Registrar, B/CS Community Health Center Kristin Allen,Teacher, Head Start Neal Olusegun Alonge, DDS, Dental Director, B/CS Dental Clinic Sherry Thane,Teacher Assistant, Head Start Navasota Rosario Beckmann, Receptionist, B/CS Community Health Center Vishal Kinra, Program Development Administrator, Administration Tammy Campos, RDA, Dental Assistant, Hearne Dental Clinic "Your attitude is either your best friend or your worst enemy, your greatest asset or your greatest liability." John C. Maxwell 1410 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 979.764.3283 In the Bed, Bath and Be yond Shopping Center Team BVCAA…please plan to dine-in, carry-out or have food delivered from the Double Dave’s on Texas Avenue on Thursday, July 15 from 11 AM – 10 PM . Proceeds from the sales at the Double Dave’s on Texas Avenue on Thursday, July 15, 2010, will be donated to WIC. August is World Breastfeeding Month OTHER RECENT PROJECTS FOR BUILDING TRADES Recently JOBS Services has completed 3 remodeling projects for individual homeowners in the Brazos Valley. Due to our paid on the job training program for Building/Construction Trades, we recently successfully completed: -A new dimensional shingle roof was installed for a low income homeowner, after the old roofing materials were removed and hauled off. -An existing home with the need for replacement of exterior siding and trim, due to age and wood rot, project was completed, The exterior of the home and the carport were also painted. The homeowner was so excited about the work, she also hired JOBS to have her landscaping cleaned up and solar screens installed. -A duplex an individual investor had recently purchased was cleaned inside and a “move in punch list” completed so it would be totally ready for new renters, and the interior millwork and sheetrock was repaired at the owner’s request. The exterior of the home was also painted. The Landscaping team was hired to clean up the landscaping and to make repairs to the sprinkler system. BUILDING TRADES JOBS is pleased to announce the Award of a Construction Remodeling Contract with the City of Bryan, Community Development Services Department. This Contract Award is for the remodeling of one single family residence in the Bryan City Limits. A building permit for this remodeling project was issued this week. During the remodeling of this home, lead paint will be safely removed, followed by interior remodeling including (but not limited to) new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, new insulation, sheetrock, new cabinets and counter-tops, and interior painting and refinished floors. For the exterior of the home, new siding, new windows, and new doors will be installed. The exterior will also be painted. A concrete driveway will be installed. To make the house more functional, the floor plan will also be modified for the homeowner’s needs. Goals of this remodeling project inc lude bringing the hom e up to current building code requirements and providing quality products so the home can be energy efficient for the homeowner. The CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) program provides the opportunity for Federal Government funds to be awarded to local community governments to form partnerships with local non-profit agencies to improve the quality of life through home remodeling for deserving residents at an affordable cost. JOBS is excited about the opportunity to be a CHDO partner with the Community Development Services Department of the City of Bryan and we are looking forward to a continuing relationship in the future. LANDSCAPING TEAM Our landscaping team provides general mowing, weed-eating, edging, and blowing services. They also can trim trees and bushes, design and plant new flower beds, pull weeds, and install or repair lawn sprinkler systems. Our Landscape Team Leader is a Texas Master Gardener and is qualified to assist with landscaping designs and needs ranging from commercial projects to home vegetable gardens. When he is not working at JOBS Services, he can be found in his own yard tending his vegetable garden or selling his produce at the Bryan Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. JOBS Landscaping Team is presently in the final stages of completely redesigning and installing a large commercial job for a local credit union: from new design and installation of draining pipes to repairs and extensions of the existing sprinkler system, removal of dead trees and plants to design and installation of new trees, plants, and flower beds. You may have noticed this extensive project, as you drive down University Drive in College Station. JANITORIAL TEAM Our JOBS Janitorial Team has received rave reviews and complements from several new commercial customers. We are excited to have the largest number of JOBS Trainees on our Janitorial Team. Two of BVCAA, Inc.’s vendors have been supplying training to our Janitorial Trainees both at our local offices and in the Temple area. JOBS has all new equipment which was purchased specifically for our program and state of the art safety and equipment training is on-going. We appreciate the hard work of the Janitorial Team Members and Leader in the on-going maintenance of the Agency buildings they have been assigned. Our Janitorial Team Leader has many years of commercial cleaning experience at local hospitals, nursing homes and schools. G r o w i n g a n d B u i l d i n g a B e t t e r C o m m u n i t y. James Zavala completed a little more than 22 weeks in the Landscape Training Program and has now received a full time job for ABC Home and Commercial Services! Auduzmon Ware started in the Building Trades program in December of 2009. He just accepted a full time building maintenance position with Sherwood Nursing Home! Brandon Brupbacher, who joined the Building Trades Program in December, was just hired as the maintenance person for the BCS Clinic! TUITION ASSISTANCE A V A I L A B L E F O R B L I N N Blinn College and the J.O.B.S. Program of BVCAA have teamed together to help students at Blinn College with tuition fees. Students will be required to complete an intake/application form. Proof of household income for the last 30 days, proof of enrollment in Blinn College and a photo ID of the student will be required. logon to www.BVCAA.org for information & application C O L L E G E S T U D E N T S Applications will be taken until August 15th, 2010 for students enrolled in Blinn College for Summer/Fall sessions. Assistance available on first come, first served basis for full and part time students until all funds are distributed. For additional details contact: Tracy Shelly P: 979.595.1199 Email: tshelly@bvcaa.org This tuition assistance is made possible due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Leon County Community Health Center Open House Thanks to BVCAA Board Members, Robert Autery, Carmen Deloach, Mike Flores and Gloria McCarty for attending the Leon County Community Health Center Open House on Thursday, June 17 . Congratulations to the LCCHC Staff for creating such a great clinic! We also want to welcome Dr. Ronald Cole to the BVCAA family! The clinic is now offering prenatal services! Tell your friends and family in the Leon County area to give the clinic a call and get registered to be seen as a patient (903) 536-3687. A WIC Sequel The team at WIC was filmed a second time for a series of training videos produced by Texas WIC! What an honor it is for our WIC family members to be included in this filming! Congratulations on a job well done! Outstanding Individual Volunteer Service Award The Texas Council of Community MHMR Center, Inc. recognized our own Karen Garber as the recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Individual Volunteer Service Award. Below is the information they shared with all those in attendance at their Annual Conference this past June. Women’s Health Day “Karen M. Garber is ahead of her time in the innovative ways she delivers information about the awareness and reality of mental illness. Karen became a volunteer locally with NAMI/Brazos Valley in 2007, and with Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of the Brazos Valley in 2009. Through her tireless dedication, commitment, passion and leadership efforts, she became the greatest advocate of mental illness in the Brazos Valley. It is not uncommon to find Karen spending endless hours conducting educational programs for our consumers and family members. In addition to faithfully and consistently continuing to offer the “Family to Family” educational classes, Karen also facilitates local support groups. She not only serves as President of the local NAMI/Brazos Valley affiliate, she has proven to be a vital influence in developing the NAMI affiliate of Brenham, Texas. In this capacity, she has been instrumental in bringing greater awareness of mental health issues to the community. She believes that education is an essential part of understanding and coping with mental illness. “Leadership is practice; not so much in words, as in attitude and in actions.” (Harold Green) The above quote exemplifies the leadership qualities of Karen Garber. Volunteer Coordinator, Janie Velasquez adds, “Karen is like the Energizer Bunny that keeps going and going with that great smile on her face. She truly has been an inspiration to all of the NAMI/Brazos Valley members and consumers of the agency.” Women’s Health Day was celebrated at the North Bryan Community Center on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Thanks to CHC, Health Education and WIC staff for making it a great day for several local women. It was fun and educational! Classes in English and Spanish covered topics including exercise, birth control, cooking, stress management, domestic violence and breast-feeding. We also want to give special thanks to our sponsors for making the day of several women who won fantastic door prizes! Through the support of her family, friends and coworkers alike, Karen’s spirit of giving graciously touches the lives of those in need. She is a blessing to both MHMR of the Brazos Valley and its extended community.” Head Start Happenings West Bryan Head Start had their “Way Out West” theme week. Thank you Mr. Marshall Hopkins for showing your horse and impacting lives at West Bryan Head Start. healthy habits "There is no defeat except in no longer trying." Elbert Hubbard The Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M is currently conducting a variety of studies dedicated to evaluating the interaction between exercise and nutrition on health, disease and human performance. If you are looking to get in shape or test your stamina, one of these studies might be for you! Several of the studies do require testing during standard working hours. Please consult your supervisor regarding using annual/sick leave before signing up for any of the studies. 1 Researchers in the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M University are recruiting women, ages 18-45 years (can turn 46 during the study), not currently on a vigorous exercise program, and have not taken any nutritional supplements that affect metabolism and 2 Researchers in the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M University are recruiting 90 women between the ages of 18 and 45 to participate in a weight loss program. Participants will be randomized into one of three intervention groups involving varying exercise and weight in the last three months (i.e. weight loss supple- nutrition requirements for 16 weeks. Eligible participants ments, etc.) for a 6 month study. The participants will be will receive $175 for completing the study. compensated $200 for successful completion of the study. The study involves exercise at the ESNL Lab on the For more information call: campus of Texas A&M, nutrition plan and Curves Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory (ESNL) supplements. 979- 458-1743 For more information, contact Julie Culbertson, MS at 979-458-1743 or JCulbertson@hlkn.tamu.edu 3 The Applied Exercise Science Laboratory of the Department of Health and Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development is now recruiting healthy men and women ages 20-70 to study the effects of Alter-G treadmill training. 4 Researchers in the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M University anticipate a study with post-menopausal women as early as August 2010. Stay tuned for more information or contact Mike Participants will receive: Byrd, M.S.Ed., M.B.A., LPTA -Cardiac health assessment, including V02 max testing mbyrd@hlkn.tamu.edu -Dietary and body fat analysis (979) 458-1484 -12 weeks of supervised exercise training with exercise scientists. For more information and registration, contact Dustin Joubert: DJoubert@hlkn.tamu.edu 972-345-0259 From left : Michelle Mardock (Study Coordinator); Brandi Mathis (Study Participant), BVCAA /Project Unity Partnership GET YOUR hrFIX Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical and Dental Plan As a reminder, due to healthcare cost increases, this year there are some plan changes. For instance, our $250 per individual annual deductible is increasing to $500; our $500 per family deductible is increasing to $1,000; and our $15 co-pay to see an in-network doctor is increasing to $20. Employees will still receive this insurance at no charge, but dependents’ premiums are increasing. Employee plus children monthly premium is increasing from $300 to $400; employee plus spouse monthly premium is increasing from $300 to $400; and employee plus family monthly premium is increasing from $400 to $500. These increases will show on your July 1, 2010 paycheck. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) BVCAA provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to full-time employees and anyone in their households. An EAP provides counseling services, as well as other services, at no charge. In addition, all services are confidential. This program is provided through Horizon Health and they may be reached 24-hours a day at 877-851-1631, or online at www.horizoneap.com, login ID is standard6, and password is eap4u6. The phone lines are manned by master’s level Member Advocates who are well qualified to assist employees with any issues they may have. Employees and members of their households qualify for up to six free counseling visits with a counselor in their area, per year, per incident. Other issues the EAP may assist with include financial counseling, legal concerns, childcare, eldercare, alcohol and drug abuse, relationship issues, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and identity theft. Please call HR at 979-846-1100 with any questions. 10 20 DATES TO WIC Day @ Double Dave’s July 15, 2010 Thursday Charity Luau July 23, 2010 Friday World Breast Feeding Celebration August 6, 2010 Friday Labor Day (Holiday) September 6, 2010 Monday Thanksgiving (Holiday) November 25-26, 2010 Thursday & Friday Christmas (Holiday) December 23-24, 2010 Thursday & Friday Do you have information you would like to share? A new baby, marriage, personal accomplishment of either you, a family member or coworker? Contact Candice Woodard at (979) 846-1100 or by email, CWoodard@BVCAA.org.