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BOARD OF DIRECTOR NEWS

The Bethesda Day Treatment Center Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of its newest board member.

Mary Tiffin joined the organization's Board of Directors in November 2005.

Ms. Tiffin currently is the Intercessory Prayer Director at Geisinger Medical Center.

Prior to her position at Geisinger, she was a senior communications consultant for D&E Communications.

Ms. Tiffin has been in the telecommunications field since 1990.  She is a graduate of Mary Baldwin College with a degree in sociology and psychology.

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PUGLIESE ELECTED CHAIRMAN

The Bethesda Day Treatment Center Inc. Board of Directors announced the election of Joseph Pugliese as the organization's chairman.

Mr. Pugliese is a retired vice president of the Brodart Co. and a longtime resident of Lewisburg.

He is a graduate of Yale College and the Harvard Graduate School of Business.  During his 18 year tenure as a director, Mr. Pugliese previously held the chairman position from 1995 to 2000.

Jerilyn Keen is president and director for the corporation.  Fred Martin of Lewisburg, Timothy Gage of Winfield, Robert McCormack of Lewisburg, and Mary Tiffin of Winfield also serve as directors of the Bethesda Board.

Bethesda Day Treatment Center, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency.  For more information about the agency visit their Web site at www.bdtcpa.org.

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Milton – An entire school tackled a single goal when students at the Bethesda Alternative Education Program in Milton said yes to taking part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s School and Youth Programs Pennies for Patients fundraiser.

This was the second year that Bethesda students participated in the fundraising event.   

The students originally set a goal of just beating last year’s total of $685, officials said.  During a three-week period, though, approximately 35 students worked together and raised $1,050.  

The teachers incorporated creative incentives to encourage the students’ efforts, including a Fear Factor and a Pie in the Face event.

Overall, the students in grades six through 12 ere more than generous in bringing in spare change to help make a difference in lives touched by blood cancer, according to officials. 

A number of local businesses also provided incentive donations, including and assortment of cookies from Subway, Milton; pretzel bites from D&L Pretzels, Mifflinburg; and doughnuts from Dunkin Donuts, Lewisburg.  

In addition to the Alternative Education Program, Bethesda Day Treatment Center Inc. provides foster care, licensed outpatient drug and alcohol counseling and intensive after school treatment.  For information about the agency, visit the website at www.bdtcpa.org or call 649-6855.

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Bethesda Participates in 8th Annual Community Clean Up

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BOARD OF DIRECTOR NEWS

The Bethesda Day Treatment Center Inc. board of directions announced the election of Chris Bingaman to the organization’s board.

Mr. Bingaman is the vice president of sales of Bingaman and Son’s Lumber in Kreamer.  He has served on other volunteer boards in the community, such as the American Cancer Society, Leadership Business Board of the United Way of the Susquehanna Valley and the Facility Board of Northumberland Christian School.

Jerilyn Keen is the president of the corporation as well as president of the board of directors.  Joseph Pugliese, of Lewisburg, is the chairman of the board.  Fred Martin, of Lewisburg; Timothy Cage, of Winfield’ and Mary Tiffin of Winfield, also serve as directors of the board.  Bethesda Day Treatment Center Inc. is a private, nonprofit agency specializing in counseling and education for youth and their families throughout the state.

For more information, visit www.bdtcpa.org.

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Bethesda Day Treatment Center Inc. once again sponsored a summer camp for approximately 100 youth and 39 staff from the Bethesda Day Treatment programs of Pennsylvania.  The camp was held at Camp Victory in Millville June 12 – 14.

The Bethesda youth participated in a variety of activities, including various sports, fishing, paddleboats, low ropes courses, archery and a campfire each night.  Daily messages were given to encourage and challenge the youth to make positives changes in their lives. 

Donations and sponsorship for the camping event were received from local businesses including Bodnar Sales and Service, Ruth’s Shop, Crossroads Thrift and Bookstore, Buck’s Service, The Coup Agency, Davis Insurance Agency, Carl Haga Chevrolet, Kramm Healthcare, Furman Foods, Watsontown Glass Co., Frey’s Disposal, 

The Daily Item, Hooker’s Garage, Hand Up Foundation, Allstate Insurance, Sunoco, Inc., The New Covenant Assembly Church, Circuit City, Donehower Sporting Goods, ConAgra, W.A. De Hart, Inc., Rita’s Italian Ice, Fetter’s Meat Market, Byerly Brother’s Meats, Wal-Mart, Watsontown Trucking Co., Christ Wesleyan Church, Sam’s Club, Butter Krust Baking Co., Weis Markets, Giant Food Stores, Domino’s Pizza as well as many individuals.

Youth and staff were interviewed by Larry Weidman, general manager of WGRC, on the daily “Matter at Hand” Radio Program on June 14.

Bethesda serves more than 600 youth daily and contracts with 25 counties and over 65 school districts throughout Pennsylvania, with Day Treatment Centers located in Bloomsburg, Honesdale, Lehighton, 

Lewistown, Milton, Montoursville, Sciota, Scranton and South Montrose.  In addition, the company also has a group home located in Middleburg.

Probation officers and children and youth workers from Northumberland, Columbia, Lycoming and Susquehanna counties visited and participated in activities with the youth. 

The Bethesda Program specializes in dealing with troubled youth and families through the provision of an after-school counseling program, treatment foster care, drug and alcohol counseling, residential care, community service program, and alternative education.  Bethesda Day Treatment has continued to grow each year and prides itself in its goal of  “healing hearts and changing lives”.  Further information about the program can be found on their website at www.bdtcpa.org.

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Treatment center receives department's approval

Under this program, the Department of Economic Development authorizes the award of Educational Improvement Tax Credits to businesses.  Entities eligible to apply for the tax credits are organizations authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are subject to certain taxes and make contributions to a scholarship organization, a pre-kindergarten scholarship organization or an Educational Improvement Organization such as Bethesda Day Treatment Center. 

Additional information on the tax credit program can be found on the Department of Community and Economic Development’s website at www.newPA.com.

Under the direction of President Jerilyn Keen, Bethesda Day Treatment Center, a private non-profit organization with a mission to help troubled youth and families, operates eleven facilities within Pennsylvania.  Current locations include Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Honesdale, Lehighton, Lewistown, Middleburg, Milton, Montoursville, Scranton, South Montrose and Turbotville.  In addition to the Bethesda Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program, the agency provides Intensive Adolescent Day Treatment, Specialized Foster Care, and a Medical Assistance approved Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Program.  Additional information may be obtained from Bethesda’s website at www.bdtcpa.org.

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Bethesda Day Treatment Center, Inc. announces a recent grant award from the Operation Good Neighbor Foundation.  Bethesda’s Corporate Business Manager, Stacey Kifolo, was responsible for writing the grant on behalf of the Agency. 

Bethesda was approved by the Foundation's Board of Advisors to receive a $10,000 technology grant for the agency’s extensive treatment and family intervention programs for troubled youth.  In order to directly enhance Bethesda’s services, the funding will be used to purchase computers and projectors in order to deliver materials in an appealing format that will capture clients' attentions and keep them engaged in the education and counseling processes.  

Under the leadership of President Jerilyn Keen, Bethesda Day Treatment Center, a private non-profit organization with a mission to help troubled youth and families, operates eleven facilities within  Pennsylvania.  Current locations, each of which will benefit from the Operation Good Neighbor Foundation grant, include Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Honesdale, Lehighton, Lewistown, Middleburg, Milton, Montoursville, Scranton, South Montrose and Turbotville. 

Bethesda provides Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth, Intensive Adolescent Day Treatment, Specialized Foster Care, and a Medical Assistance approved Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Program.  Additional information may be obtained from Bethesda’s website at www.bdtcpa.org.

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TURBOTVILLE - On the evening of Dec. 12, Bethesda Day Treatment Center, Inc. hosted the annual staff holiday and awards celebration at the Danville Elk’s Club. 

The agency employs 150 staff members, of which 123 were able to attend, representing Bethesda’s 11 treatment locations.  Hosted by President Jerilyn Keen, other honored guests included Board of Directors Chairman Joe Pugliese and Director Fred Martin; Mental Health Director Dr. Frederick Maue; Advisory Committee Members Larry Weidman, Joe Talarico and Agent William Weber; and other guests. 

Each year the agency recognizes staff for making a difference in the lives of the youth and families that Bethesda serves, for their commitment and contributions to the agency and for going above and beyond in the completion of their job duties. 

The Administrative Management Team presented the awards throughout the evening.  This Team includes Jennifer Napp, regional manager; Steve Gaito, regional manager; Scott Constantini, regional manager; Jerilyn Keen, president; Collette Benner, human resources executive assistant; Stacey Kifolo, corporate business manager; and Bob Vanderwall, regional manager.

Attendance Awards were given to 14 full-time employees who served an entire year without missing a day of work.  Length of Service Awards were presented to 44 staff who have been employed by Bethesda from 5-21 years in duration.   Recognized for five years were: Eric Roberts, Jeanine Marcello, Brandy Erb, Jon Gamble, Kenneth Kaufmann, Jonathan Sharpe, Chad Kirkendall, Jason Lamay, Michael DiMattia and Gail Pearson.  Recognized for six years were: Jennifer Napp, Barb Weibley, John Dunne, Sally Edler, Deborah Kann Nelson and Jaquellyn Ross.  Recognized for seven years were: Stacey Kifolo, Yvonne Mudlock, Steve Rizzo, Erica Frey, Nicole Bingaman, Tiffany Hessek, and Gary Shipman.  Recognized for eight years were: Esther Zeager, Gary O’Neal, Lisa Vandermark, Jeffrey Hontz, Dave Rose, Robert Vanderwall and Debra Fisher.  Recognized for nine years were: Collette Benner, Gene McCarty, Scott Constantini, John O’Brien, Lisa Alfieri, Chris Baines, Lance Evina and Stephanie Rice.  Recognized for ten years was Steve Gaito.  Recognized for eleven years were Michelle Finck and Doug Luisi.  Recognized for 13 years was Michele Barrows, Dwight Evans for 17 years, and Jerilyn Keen for 21 years.

Annually the agency receives donations from very generous businesses throughout the state of Pennsylvania to give as awards to staff members for their dedication to helping troubled youth.

Bethesda was fortunate to receive hundreds of dollars in prizes from the following businesses this year: Applebee’s, Wildflowers at East Mountain Inn & Suites, the Genetti in Williamsport, BJ’s Ribs, Weis Markets, Dunkin Donuts, TGI Friday’s, Red Lobster, the Inn at Pocono Manor, Country Cupboard Best Western Inn, Country Kitchen, White Deer Golf Course, Holiday Inn, Custom Cuts, Damon’s Grill, Caesars Pocono Resorts, Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, Woodlands Inn & Resort, Chateau Resort & Conference Center, the Hampton Inn, Wal-Mart, Olive Garden, Comfort Suites, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Candlewood Suites, Best Western, and Lowe’s Home Improvement.

The agency additionally was delighted to recognize staff with several special awards for exemplary performance. 

Stephanie Rice was given the Spirit of Bethesda Award, Mrs. Erica Frey received the Relational Healing Award of Excellence, the President’s Award for Perseverance was awarded to Scott Constantini, the Outstanding Teamwork Award was presented to the East Stroudsburg treatment program, the Employee of the Year was awarded to Pete Charney and the Manager’s Leadership Award to Steve Rizzo. 

In addition, the Camp Committee, Risk Management Committee, the 2006 Employees of the Month, and the recipients of the quarterly Caught in the Act of Caring Award were also recognized at the celebration.

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