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Staff Anniversaries in November
Crosspoint Human Services Employee Newsletter October 2016
To The Point Crosspoint Human
Services
Board of Directors
Chairman
Maurie Miller
Vice Chairman
Mark Denman
Secretary
Rose Butler
Treasurer
Wes Grimes
Wendy Barnes
Nate Byram
Monica Campbell
John Drews
John Hart
Stan Hogsett
Terry Miles
Terri Tate
Tammy Wilson
Executive Director
Thomas Pollock
210 Ave C
Danville, IL 61832
217-442-3200
217-442-8471 TTY
217-442-7460 FAX
Inside This Issue
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Y’s Buys
Staff Birthdays
Vocational Program Information
PAGE 3
New Faces
PAGE 4
GOTCHA’s
Thank You, Nancy Trosper
PAGE 5
Winter Holiday Events
Café Thanksgiving Dinner
Candy Jar Guess
PAGE 6
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Page 7
10th Annual “disABILITY Expo
Page 8
VOC & PSR News
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TB Testing, CPR/First Aid Training
Quilt Raffle
The Employee Recognition Committee will be
raffling off a quilt that was made by Dianna
Puckett; she was one of the receptionists at
210 Ave C.
The quilt is black and white and approximately
5’ X 7”.
Tickets will be sold from November 28 till
noon on December 15. The winner will be
drawn after the Holiday Potluck on December
15.
Tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Enter as often as you
would like.
See any Recognition Committee Member to buy tickets or call
Jeanine at 210 Ave C or Cheryl at the Y to make arrangements to
buy tickets.
We will have the quilt on display so you can see it at both the Y
and 210 Ave C after November 28.
Committee members are: Cheryl Allison @ the Y; Deb Zoerb, Mona Persaud-Kennett, Michelle Nel-
son, Aimee Unakis, Nikki Duffy and Jeanine Black @ 210 Ave C.
2 Years
Mandi Edwards
Nicki Haun
12 Years
Sheila Howe
3 Years
Ben Bernstein
4 Years
Mona Persaud-Kennett
15 Years
Ken Howard
Lori Thatcher
39 Years
Carol Pichon
4– Kayla Harrier 20 - Michelle Nelson
5 - Maretta Withers 20 - Jeanine Black
7 - Ellen Gilbert 21 - Deb Rhoton
9 - Jessica Lohr 25 - Theresa Lawrence
10 - Louquita Flowers 25 - Joey Smith
10 - Julia Key 27 - Carol Pichon
11 - Thom Pollock 29 - Scott Johnson
14 - Sheila Howe 30 - Mona Persaud-Kennett
16 - Sarah Bednar
Staff Birthdays in November
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Crosspoint
Human Services
Directors and Supervisors
Medical Director
Dr. Bumyong Lee
Clinical Director
Lisa Rhodes
Recovery Services, PSR &
Crisis Intervention
Anita Johnson - Director
Roberta Cundiff
Vanetta Harvey
Ellen Gilbert
Aimee Unakis
Stalina Harris
Crisis Response & Follow
Up Services
Anita Johnson - Director
Hamutal Shpigler
Residential Services
Lisa Rhodes - Director
Kara Earles
Amanda Edwards
Linda Rudy
Developmental Services
Joe Rasmussen - Director
Debra Mank
Sue Meeker
Cheryl Pichon
Tim Revello
Human Resources &
Quality Assurance
Michelle Nelson - Director
Maintenance
Gary Miller - Director
Administrative Services
Michelle Glines - Director
Sonna Rodgers
Y Programs
Cher Pollock - Director
Shelter Services
Maretta Withers
Early Learning Center
Cindy Montgomery
Crosspoint’s Y’s Buys Thrift Store 208 N. Jackson (Right behind the Y)
(217) 709-0331
Business Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Check Out Our Weekly Specials!! Donations are accepted and welcomed.
You may drop off your donations during business hours at the back door of the shop
Vocational Program Information
Do you know of a person served that thinks finding a job in Danville is
impossible?
Do you know of a person served that has difficulty keeping a job be-
cause of their disability?
Crosspoint Human Services’ Individual Placement and Support Pro-
gram can help them change the impossible to POSSIBLE.
Our Employment Specialists can assist with identifying a job that will
best match their interests, situation and skills set. Other services in-
clude resume building, improving interview skills, assistance with
completing applications, meeting hiring managers, follow-up services,
and job retention training.
If you have any questions, please call Aimee Unakis, Vocational Su-
pervisor, at 442-3200, ext 166 for more information or to make a refer-
ral.
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New Faces ACCREDITED BY:
Council On Accreditation of Ser-
vices for Families and Children
LICENSED BY:
Illinois Department of Human
Services and Illinois Department
of Public Health
Crosspoint Human Services
has been serving Vermilion
County since 1980 by consoli-
dating the services of the Ver-
milion Mental Health and Devel-
opmental Center, incorporated
in 1955, and the Retarded
Children’s Center, incorporated
in 1964.
VISION STATEMENT
Crosspoint Human Services be-
lieves that all people should have
every opportunity to realize their
highest possible level for a pro-
ductive and healthy life in their
community.
MISSION STATEMENT
Crosspoint provides quality hu-
man services in a competent and
reliable fashion to individuals,
families and the community.
Crosspoint
Human Services
210 Ave C
Danville, IL 61832
PHONE:
(217) 442-3200
FAX:
(217) 442-7460
E-MAIL Cross-
Elizabeth Young
Crisis Counselor
October 20, 2016
Sarah Bennett
ELC Teachers Aide
October 6, 2016
Tom Farrell
Maintenance Technician II
October 6, 2016
Kayla Harrier
Day Training Technician
October 6, 2016
Karah Trinkle
Crisis Counselor
October 6, 2016
Jeffrey Lane
Payroll and Benefits
October 20, 2016
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Linda Fuentes GOTCHA’d by Kara Earles, “Thank you for working a double shift the other night when I was
desperate!!”
Wayne Jenkins GOTCHA’d by Jeanine Black, “Thank you for all your help with defrosting and cleaning our re-
frigerator. It had been a long time since the last time it was cleaned.”
Randi Jones GOTCHA’d by Maggie Brozio, “Thank you so much for all your help! Your always willing to help
and give advice! I appreciate you!”
Becky Lucas GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for your help with walk-in intakes. We highly appreciate
it.”
Tammy Moore GOTCHA’d by Amanda Edwards, “Always working extra and going the extra mile!”
Bobby Pickett GOTCHA’d by Diana/Holly, “Thank you for always being so considerate by calling us each morn-
ing with your agenda for the day. Thank you for your courtesy when you enter the group room. It is such a great
help in keeping our group focused and on task.”
Brianna Shutes GOTCHA’d by Linda Rudy, “Thank you for all the care you show to our consumers. Thanks for
working extra and giving so much of yourself.”
Sigma Williams GOTCHA’d by Linda Rudy, “Thank you for always going above and beyond. It is appreciated!!”
Debra Zoerb GOTCHA’d by Maggie Brozio, “Thanks for all your help! You are always patient and you help with
any questions I have. Thank you!”
AND THE WINNER IS….RANDI JONES !!!
Thank you, Randi, and all the GOTCHA nominees, for going the “extra mile” for
your co-workers and persons served! We appreciate you!!!!
It’s not too late...there will be a winner drawn every month. So, catch a co-worker going above and beyond and Nominate them for a GOTCHA!!
From: The Recognition Committee
Crosspoint would like to rec-
ognize Developmental Training
staff person Nancy Trosper for
going above and beyond the
call of duty. Nancy was outside
in the parking lot after finish-
ing her transportation route
when she heard a crash. An
accident had just occurred on
Route 150. Nancy rushed to
the scene and proceeded to
administer CPR to the driver
until First Responders arrived.
Way to go Nancy!!!
Thank you!! From: Joe Rasmussen
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Upcoming Crosspoint Winter Holiday Events
Be watching for more on these events at later dates
Holiday Goodies Swap - Tuesday, December 6
Winter Door Decorating Contest ?- November 28 - December 9; Cash Prizes
Quilt Raffle - Running from November 28 to December 15. Tickets $1 or 6 for $5
Holiday Pot Luck - Thursday, December 15; Dr Lee supplies Turkey and Ham
Holiday Grab Bag ? - Tuesday, December 20; instead of Secret Santa
Festive Sweater Contest - Tuesday, December 20; Cash Prizes
Kara Earles and Maggie both
guessed 75 pieces of candy in
the pumpkin. We drew a name
for the winner of the pumpkin jar
and candy. Kara won the draw-
ing and Maggie walked away
with a bag of candy also.
Thank you to everyone who
played!
Crosspoint Café
Thanksgiving Dinner
November 23, 2016
Menu Includes:
Sliced Turkey/Gravy
Mashed Potato
Green Bean Casserole
Candied Yams
Dinner Roll
Your choice of pie:
Apple
Cherry
Pecan
Pumpkin
Blueberry
Price is $6.00
Please let the Café know by:
November 11, 2016
If you will be joining us for dinner
Thank you!
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