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The BeaconPublished
by: Bethesda Day Treatment
Center,
Inc.
...let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 May/June
2006
Vol.
10
Issue #5
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From the President’s Desk… |
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Building
a
High
Performance
Team At Bethesda one of our goals is to have successful high performing teams and families. In order to do this we need to look for the strengths in others and acknowledge the God-given talents, qualities and skills that each person on our team and in our family possesses. We need to focus as much as possible on the positives in those around us. |
Board
of
Directors
Joseph Pugliese Chairman
Jerilyn Keen President
Timothy Gage Director
Fred Martin Director Mary Tiffin Director Chris Bingaman Director
Collette Benner Secretary
Gene McCarty Treasurer
Advisory Committee
Jerilyn Keen
Scott Constantini
Stephen Gaito
Michele Nixon
Jennifer Napp
Don Coleman
Connie
Shoop
William Rossnock
Joseph Talarico
Dr. Elizabeth Ciaravino
Thomas Bell Agent William Weber Larry Weidman
Consultants
Dr.
Vikas
Passi D&A Medical Director Dr. Frederick Maue Mental Health Director
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Ohio
State
University
has
been
doing
research
since
1940
on
the
qualities
that
make
companies,
teams,
and
families
high
performing
and
successful.
Throughout
65
years
of
research,
one
variable
consistently
predicts
success.
The
ratio
of
positive
feedback
to
negative
feedback
is
4-1.
Low
performing
organizations
score
just
the
opposite
on
this
variable
with
4
pieces
of
negative
feedback
to
1
positive.
If
our
goal
is
to
develop
trusting,
caring,
productive
relationships
with
our
staff,
clients,
children
and
spouses,
it
is
imperative
that
we
acknowledge
what
we
appreciate
about
them
and
tell
them
so.
This
is
positive
feedback.
In
our
culture
a
person’s
liabilities
and
weaknesses
are
often
highlighted
rather
than
their
strengths.
In
school
kids
get
homework
and
tests
back
full
of
red
check
marks.
The
wrong
answers
are
marked
boldly
with
red
ink.
At
home
children
often
get
more
attention
when
they
misbehave
rather
than
complimented
for
being
especially
good.
At
work
staff
are
more
likely
to
get
disciplinary
memos
rather
than
a
letter
of
commendation
as
recognition
for
doing
their
job
well.
Sometimes
the
only
contact
a
worker
has
with
a
supervisor,
or
a
parent
with
a
child,
is
when
they
have
done
something
wrong
or
made
a
mistake.
This
happens
because
many
believe
wrongly
that
the
way
to
get
people
to
do
better
is
to
tell
them
what
they
are
doing
wrong
and
how
to
improve.
But
this
method
is
counterproductive
and
only
breeds
discouragement
and
a
loss
of
self-worth
for
the
individuals
on
your
team.
Studies
show
that
the
way
to
get
people
to
do
better
is
to
acknowledge
what
they
are
doing
correctly.
Affirming
a
person’s
strengths
encourages
them
to
want
to
succeed.
I
guess
you
can
say
that
acknowledging
success
breeds
success.
Wrong behavior should still be addressed. We just shouldn’t lose sight of the 4 positives to every 1 negative comment ratio. Think of it as building up a teammate’s emotional reservoir. One day or another there will come a |
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time
when
each
of
us
needs
to
draw
upon
that
reservoir.
Occasionally
we
all
need
to
be
reminded
that
we
are
special
and
worthwhile
to
others.
This
is
especially
true
during
times
of
stress,
weakness
and
failure.
Sadly,
many
of
our
kids
and
staff
have
accumulated
very
little
in
their
emotional
reservoirs
to
sustain
them
during
traumatic
events
or
setbacks.
In
order
to
build
high
performance
teams
and
families
we
need
to
be
committed
to
pay
four
times
as
much
attention
to
what
we
admire
and
appreciate
about
others
and
then
tell
them
so!
By
doing
this
you
are
essentially
building
up
the
emotional
reservoir
of
your
team
or
family
members
and
creating
an
effective,
high
performance
team.
Ephesians 4:29, “Speak only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen.”
From my heart to yours, Jerilyn Jerilyn A. Keen, M.A. President |
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News
from
our
Administrative
Office… |
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Camp was another huge success! We commend the camp committee for their efforts to make this year's camp another memorable experience for our clients. We had 102 clients and 39 staff attend this year's event. We hosted Pastor Danny Ramos and some of the youth group from Pocono Community Church as our special guests. Pastor Danny really connect with the clients and encouraged them spiritually. As a result, approximately half of the clients accepted or rededicated their lives to Christ! We also hosted Larry Weidman, Advisory Committee Member and General Manager of WGRC, on Wednesday, June 14th for the "Matter at Hand" Program. Probation Officers and Children and Youth Workers from Northumberland, Columbia, Lycoming and Susquehanna Counties visited and participated in activities with the youth. Check out the pictures throughout the newsletter! |
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Donations and sponsorship from the camping event were generously received from Bodnar Sales and Serive, Ruth's Shop, Crossroads Thrift and Bookstore, Buck's Service, The Coup Agency, Davis Insurance Agency, Carl Haga Chevrolet, Kramm Healthcare, Furmano Foods, Watsontown Glass Co., Frey's Disposal, Inc., 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. DeHart, Inc., Rita's Italian Ice, Fetter's Meat Market, Byerly Brothers 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 in the community. Thanks to all who helped make this year's camp a wonderful time! | |||||||||||
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Bethesda Highlights |
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The months of May and June were busy with training. We held a Drug and Alcohol Training on May 10th and a Foster Care Meeting on May 11th. Our Risk Management Committee received their annual training from PENNSAFE on May 24th. Drug and Alcohol Counselor Deb Nelson conducted Art Therapy Training on June 6th. We hosted Karen Fox, Diabetes Nurse Educator, from Evangelical Community Hospital to conduct Diabetes Training on June 28th. Regional Manager Jennifer Napp conducted Boundaries Training for our staff on this day as well. Check out the picture from the Boundaries training! Many of our staff and foster parents received Medication Administration training in May and June as well. | |||||||||||
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This
is
“What’s
Happening”
at
Our
Centers… |
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Honesdale: We welcome Tracy Greco to the Honesdale Center as our newest Caseworker. The Honesdale AEP ended the year with 51 students receiving educational services. To celebrate the end of the school year, the staff and students had a cookout on June 5th. Regional Manager Scott Constantini amd Program Manager Steve Rizzo attended a meeting at Pike County Children and Youth to discuss the needs and budget of the county. Continued public relations will be done with the referring counties and school districts to promote our services. |
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Lehighton: The Lehighton school year ended on June 9th with another successful year! The Lehighton Center had two Day Treatment clients positively discharged from the program in June with two additional clients scheduled for July. Way to go! Intakes have begun for the Community Service Program. We are excited to be able to offer this service to our referring agency in Carbon County! Community service projects have been set up at Lehighton Middle School and Jim Thorpe High School. We congratulate Program Manager Chris Baines and his wife Coni on their marriage on May 28th. We wish you both many, many years of wedded bliss! |
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Lewistown:
The
AEP
students
enjoyed
a
day
at
Knoebel's
as
an
incentive
with
the
money
that
they
raised
during
the
school
year.
The
AEP
staff
and
students
also
has
a
picnic
to
celebrate
the
end
of
the
school
year.
The
students
were
recognized
for
their
academic
efforts
during
the
school
year.
We
thank
all
the
AEP
staff
for
their
hard
work
and
dedication
during
the
past
school
year.
As
part
of
their
community
service
efforts,
the
Day
Treatment
clients
are
cleaning
parks
within
the
community
and
cleaning
and
making
repairs
around
the
center.
We
congratulate
Program
Manager
Rob
Walter
on
his
marriage
to
Lindsey
on
June
17th.
We
also
want
to
wish
Rob
the
best
of
luck
as
he
has
resigned
his
position
to
accept
a
new
job.
You
will
be
greatly
missed! |
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Group Home - Middleburg: Two of our residents at the Group Home graduated from high school this year! We are so proud of these two young men! Congratulations Tim and Joe! A graduation party was held to honor the two graduates! The boys will continue to assist at the recycling centers for their community service during the summer. They were able to assist the local Red Cross as well as helping out again with the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church’s block parties in Milton. We welcome Randy Treas to our team as a support staff. We had visitors from Lycoming, Montour, and Northumberland counties in June. The residents are excited about their garden, which consists of tomatoes and flowers. The donations for the garden were graciously received from Jerry and Shirley Greenawalt. In return, the residents have been assisting them with community service projects. The staff and residents have been busy painting and sprucing up the house. The house looks great! The staff congratulate Jon Gamble on being selected as June’s employee of the month! |
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Milton:
The
Milton
staff
extends
a
special
thanks
to
the
camp
committee
for
another
successful
camp.
The
Milton
AEP
held
an
end-of-year
picnic
at
the
Milton
State
Park
on
June
7th.
There
was
one
graduate
this
year
from
the
Milton
AEP.
The
Milton
Center
also
held
a
Foster
Parent
Appreciation
Picnic
on
June
25th
to
honor
their
foster
parents
for
their
dedication
and
commitment
to
our
youth.
As
part
of
their
community
service
efforts,
the
Milton
Center
assisted
with
the
Lycoming
County
Community
Clean-Up
on
June
19th.
Great
job!
We
congratulate
Caseworker
Eli
Stevens
and
his
wife
Tiffany
on
thier
marriage
on
June
24th. |
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Montoursville:
Over
20
of
the
AEP
students
enjoyed
a
fun-packed
day
at
Hershey
Park.
These
students
met
the
requirements
of
completing
a
class
project
as
well
as
showing
a
positive
attitude
throughout
the
school
year.
Way
to
go,
kids!
The
Day
Treatment
clients
had
another
fun
year
at
Bethesda
Camp.
Staff
and
clients
enjoyed
interacting
with
the
other
centers,
meeting
new
people,
and
participating
in
all
of
the
activities.
The
Day
Treatment
clients
recently
cleaned
up
the
football
field
in
South
Williamsport
after
the
county’s
all-star
football
game.
The
staff
and
clients
were
given
free
tickets
to
the
game
and
were
complimented
on
their
efforts
in
return!
The
Day
Treatment
clients
also
participated
in
the
Lycoming
County
Community
Clean-up.
Wedding
bells
were
also
ringing
for
Program
Manager
Bob
Vanderwall
and
Caseworker
Chad Kirkendall.
Chad
and
Stephanie
were
married
on
May
20th
and
Bob
and
Amy
were
married
on
June
17th.
Best
wishes
to
all
of
you! |
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Scranton: The Scranton AEP held its award banquet and graduation ceremony on May 26th. There were five graduates this year! A catered luncheon followed the ceremony for all students, staff and families of the graduates. On June 16th Program Manager Cindy Wohlken and Secretary Deb Fisher accompanied a foster child to the Mentoring Consortium's Luncheon at the Radisson at Lackawanna Station. The Scranton Center was recognized for their participation in the Big Brothers/Big Sister Program. A photo was featured in the Scranton Times. The staff are looking forward to a meeting July 12th to continue their participation with this program. Drug and Alcohol Counselor Heather Thorburn has been taking several of the D&A clients to AA meetings during the day. The teachers and students painted a mural in the back hallway of the center. Everyone took great pride during this project. Day Treatment Supervisor Mike DiMattia is getting things ready for their Adopt-a-Highway Project. They are just hoping weather cooperates! We thank John Evans for purchasing and installing a new basketball Backboard. We also thank the staff and clients who helped. The Scranton staff and clients that attended camp had a great time! We congratulate Community Monitor Dan Albert on his graduation from Lackawanna College with a degree in Business Administration! Way to go, Dan! |
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South Montrose: The Day Treatment clients recently took a trip to Salt Springs Park to enjoy the nice weather, catch catfish and have a picnic. The clients worked on Fungus Art as gifts for Mother's Day. To wrap up the school year, the Science Class finished the curriculum on Ecosystems and the Magnetism. The Math class finished up with measurements for use in everyday life. They were rewarded for the year with movies on the last days of school. The English classes read the book Holes and then watched the movie to make a comparison of the two. The entire AEP celebrated "Spirit Week" with the students enjoying hat day, mismatch day, band shirt day, etc. The students enjoyed speakers from the different branches of the Armed Forces. The staff hosted a graduation ceremony with gifts being presented to the five graduating seniors and awards presented to all the students for their accomplishments during the school year. A time for cake and ice cream followed the ceremony. Field day and a barbeque was also enjoyed by the students to celebrate the end of the school year. Sixteen of the students enjoyed a day trip to a Binghampton Mets baseball game. The South Montrose staff wish everyone a safe enjoyable summer! |
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Congratulations
To… |
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EMPLOYEE
OF
THE
MONTH…. |
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Welcome to our family… Cynthia Wohlken, Program Manager, Scranton Lori Leary, Teacher, Scranton Center Tameka Nelson, Caseworker, Sciota Matthew Cowger, Caseworker, Montoursville Matthew Groff, Caseworker, Bloomsburg Randy Treas, Support Staff, Middleburg
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As May was Foster Parent Appreciation Month, we would like to take this time to thank all our foster parents for their dedication and commitment to our agency. It is no doubt that being a foster parent is not an easy job. We commend all of you for the desire and passion to make a difference and staying committed to some of our most challenging youth! You are making a positive impact in so many young lives. Thank you again for serving in this capacity! |
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Congratulations to Dwight Evans, Family Systems Specialist at the Lehighton and Sciota Centers, on receiving his Professional Counselor License for the State of Pennsylvania on June 5, 2006. We commend Dwight for his hard work in achieving this goal. Way to go, Dwight! |
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We thank Business Manager Stacey Kifolo for her efforts in purchasing and picking up office furniture and equipment from the Federal Surplus Program in Harrisburg. Not only did Stacy drive the big ol’ moving truck, she took the time to clean the upholstery on all the chairs! Thanks, Stacey, for all your hard work! |
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Starting
this
month,
we
will
be
highlighting
a
member
of
our
prestigious
Board
of
Directors
in
our
newsletter
as
a
way
to
learn
a
little
more
about
them.
This
month
we
are
delighted
to
feature
Chris Bingaman.
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