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Crosspoint Human Services Employee Newsletter November 2015
Crosspoint Human
Services
Board of Directors
Chairman
Maurie Miller
Vice Chairman
Mark Denman
Secretary
Rose Butler
Treasurer
Wes Grimes
Wendy Barnes
John Drews
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
Page 2
Tone & Tan Fitness Center
Y’s Buys
December Staff Birthdays
Page 3
Car Wash Raffle Winners
Vocational Program Information
Thought for the Month
Page 4
GOTCHA’s
Page 5
GOTCA’s
Fall Door Decorating Winners
Wine Basket Raffle
Page 6
CPR & First Aid Training
TB Testing
Holiday Goodie Swap
Crosspoint Employee Recognition Dinner
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Places:
Group Room - 210 Ave C
11:00 - 2:00
Y Parlor - 201 N. Hazel
11:00 - 2:00
Turkey and Ham will be provided
Bring:
A potluck dish to share
If you wish to sign up please do so in
Human Resources/Y Front Desk
1 Year
Andy Acord
Meghan Babb
Kyle Smith
3 Years
Tim Revello
4 Years
Cher Pollock
7 Years
Jeanine Black
Vanetta Harvey
15 Years
Sue Meeker
20 Years
Mary Potts
December Employee Anniversaries
Page 2
Crosspoint
Human Services
Directors and Supervisors
Medical Director
Dr. Bumyong Lee
Clinical Director
Lisa Rhodes
Recovery Services, PSR &
Crisis Intervention
Abigail Alger - Director
Roberta Cundiff
Vanetta Harvey
Aimee Unakis
Stalina Harris
Screening, Assessment and
Support Services
Abigail Alger - Director
Sarah Cunanan
Residential Services
Lisa Rhodes—Director
Amanda Edwards
Developmental Services
Joe Rasmussen - Director
Sue Meeker
Deb Mank
Cheryl Pichon
Tim Revello
Human Resources &
Quality Assurance
Michelle Nelson - Director
Maintenance
Gary Miller - Director
Administrative Services
Carol Pichon - Director
Sonna Rodgers
Y Programs
Cher Pollock - Director
Shelter Services
Maretta Withers
Early Learning Center
Cindy Montgomery
Fitness Center
Brandy Goulding
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
December Staff Birthdays December Staff Birthdays December Staff Birthdays December Staff Birthdays
All Crosspoint employees and families will re-ceive 50% off all memberships, including the fit-
ness center, fitness classes, tanning, and hydro massage. We are now offering Silver Sneakers, a
Senior Fitness Program. Check with your insur-ance to see of you quality for a free gym mem-
bership. Visit our Facebook page for exercise and nutrition tips, updated information and dis-
counts, along with our class and pool schedule.
5 - Christina Brashear 16 - Heather Mayfield
7 - Debrice Young 21 - Nichole Steinsdoerfer
8 - Whitney Weaver 23 - Stephanie Kingery
8 - Taylor Attebery 24 - Billie Jo Blanton
9 - Misty Johnson 24 - Brittany Britton
11 - Brenda Hays 27 - Kim Baldwin
13 - Ryon Shults 30 - Kendra Westfall
Page 3
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 Developmental Center, incor-porated in 1955, and the Re-tarded 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, fami-
lies and the community.
Crosspoint
Human Services
210 Ave C
Danville, IL 61832
PHONE:
(217) 442-3200
FAX:
(217) 442-7460
E-MAIL Cross-
Vocational Program Information
Do you know of a person served that thinks finding a job in Danville is im-
possible?
Do you know of a person served that has difficulty keeping a job because
of their
disability?
Crosspoint Human Services’ Individual Placement and Support Program
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 include re-sume building, improving interview skills, assistance with completing ap-plications, meeting hiring managers, follow-up services, and job retention
training.
If you have any questions, please call Aimee Unakis, Vocational Supervi-
sor, at 442-3200, ext 166 for more information or to make a referral.
Winners from the car wash raffle in
October were: Sherri Baird, Nancy Trosper, Tracy Wolfe, Deb
Zoerb. They each won a $25 VISA gift card.
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old non-sense.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thought for the month
From: The Recognition Committee
Cheryl Allison Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “For always having a smile on her face. She greets everyone with such a pleasant and
warm attitude.”
Kenny Brigham Gotcha’d by Misty Johnson, “Thank you so much for helping us take down the Christmas items for our big sale.”
Kenny Brigham Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “Being helpful and willing to do what is asked of him.”
Tonya Carson Gotcha’d by KeyVonna Griggs, “Thank you for making phone calls this morning to ensure persons served had transpor-
tation.”
Tonya Carson Gotcha’d by Jessica Lohr, “Staying over to help finish shopping. You are a life saver.”
Brynn Chase Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “Her patience and soft spoken manner with her classroom.”
Allie Gerling Gotcha’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for all your extra help. GO TEAM!”
Meredith Grant Gotcha’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for all your extra help. GO TEAM!”
Valerie Groves Gotcha’d by Randi Sellek, “Thank you for being so supportive and backing me up when I’m feeling unsure. You have
been a huge help and a great teacher as I learn my new duties.”
LaChaka Hobson Gotcha’d by KeyVonna Griggs, “Thank you for assisting me in the time of need. You are greatly appreciated!”
Ken Howard Gotcha’d by Misty Johnson, “Thank you so much for helping us take down the Christmas items for our big sale.”
Sheila Howe Gotcha’d by KeyVonna Griggs, “Thank you for coming in early to help me! You are always dependable!”
Katherine Huerta Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “For working in each classroom with laughter and patience.”
Misty Johnson Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “For always having a pleasant disposition with her customers. She is a joy to work with.”
Julie Key Gotcha’d by KeyVonna Griggs, “Thank you for lending a helping hand and opening the door! You Rock…”
Sandy Knauer Gotcha’d by Lindsay Fuentes, “Thanks for going out of your way to switch our monitor on the computer after work!
We appreciate it and everything you do for us!”
Becky Lucas Gotcha’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for all your extra help. GO TEAM!”
Jo’Brea Mason Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “For reminding one of her students that they knew more words than ‘no’. It was said very
sweetly.”
Heather Mayfield Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “For helping me on numerous occasions with computer issues I had. She did it with a
smile on her face.”
Heather Mayfield Gotcha’d by Misty Johnson, “Thank you for helping me make the store look fantastic for our big Christmas sale.”
Cindy Montgomery Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “For finding ways and places to encourage her staff and knowing when one of them
needs to laugh off a stressful day.”
Mona Persaud-Kennett Gotcha’d by Holly Phillips, “Thank you so much for running a person served home for me so that I wasn’t late
for my annual safety training.”
Bobby Pickett Gotcha’d by Holly Phillips, “Thank you for the morning updates on late arrivals and appointments. It is very helpful to
us. It allows groups to start on time and alleviates worry about person’s served whereabouts.”
Dianna Puckett Gotcha’d by Jeanine Black, “Thank you for taking the initiative and counting the money for me. I really do appreciate
the help.”
Joe Rasmussen Gotcha’d by Jeanine Black, “Thank you for directing staff to the CSG room for first aid and for getting me some extra
chairs. It was appreciated.”
Kaylee Runner Gotcha’d by Holly Phillips, “Thank you for the monthly print out of your houses appointments. This will save time and
frustration over person’s served whereabouts.”
Deborah Satterfield Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “Showing softness and gentleness while teaching a child to stack blocks.”
Brianna Shutes Gotcha’d by KeyVonna Griggs, “Thank you for offering a lending hand! I appreciate it.”
Brianna Shutes Gotcha’d by Jessica Lohrs, “For saving the day, more than once.”
Joey Smith Gotcha’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for all your extra help. GO TEAM!”
Nikki Smith Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “The way she reads so softly to her class. She constantly smiles when she plays with them.”
Nichole Steinsdoerfer Gotcha’d by KeyVonna Griggs, “Thank you for assisting me in the time of need. You are greatly appreciated!”
Asiah Strong Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “Getting her class excited about breakfast, while maintaining a sense of calm and enter-
taining them sweetly.”
Whitney Weaver Gotcha’d by Misty Johnson, “Thank you so much for helping me make the store look fantastic for our big Christmas
sale.”
Continued on page 5
Fall Door Decorating Contest Winners
1st Place - Reception 210
2nd Place - DILC Residential
3rd Place - Brenda Hays
The Employee Recognition Committee will be raffling off a wine
gift basket. You must been 21 years or older to buy a ticket.
Keep the gift basket or use it as a gift for someone on your
Christmas list.
We will start selling tickets on December 1st and the winner will be drawn
on Thursday, December 17 right after the potluck.
Tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You may buy as many winning
tickets as you would like.
See any Recognition Committee Member to buy a ticket or call Jeanine at
442-3200 ext. 160 to make arrangements to buy tickets.
The basket will contain: wine, glasses, cheese, crackers, sausage, chocolates,
cookies, nuts, candles, an AMC movie gift card and Red Lobster gift card.
Committee members are: Cheryl Allison at the Y, Deb Zoerb, Dianna Puckett, Mona Persaud-Kennett, Michelle Nelson, Aimee Unakis, Jeanine Black at 210 Ave C and Lindsay Fuentes
residential.
!!!WINE BASKET RAFFLE!!!
Continued from page 4
Whitney Weaver Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “Being bubbly and playful with the children in her room.”
Bonne Wood Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “For using creative ideas in her classroom, while being patient and loving with her stu-
dents.”
Debrice Young Gotcha’d by Toni Hendricks, “Showing patience and gentleness to a child that was having a rough day.”
AND THE WINNER IS…. Catherine Hureta!!!
Thank you, Catherine, and all the GOTCHA nominees, for going the “extra mile” for
your co-workers and persons served! We appreciate you!!!!
TB Testing
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
8:45 - 9:15 am
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3:30 - 4:00 pm
In Human Resources
Abby Alger
Shanae Beasley
Rachel Cravens
Amanda Edwards
Nikki Haun
LaChaka Hobson
Setsu Marks
Tim Revello
Jennifer Smith
Nichole Steinsdoerfer
Susan Wilson
CPR Training
day, , 2015
9:00 am
Group Room, 210 Ave C
Jim Brown
Linda Lucas
Vickie Miller
Josie Mitchell
Lisa Rhodes
First Aid Training
day, , 2015
1:00 pm
Group Room, 210 Ave C
Ben Bernstein
Mary Potts
Nichole Steinsdoerfer
Bonne Wood
Save the date
Crosspoint Employee Recognition Dinner
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Turtle Run Golf Club (332 East Liberty Lane, Danville, IL)
Annual Crosspoint Holiday Goodie Swap!
Tuesday, December 8
Group Room, 210 Ave C
Sign-up in Human Resources
Or call Jeanine at 442-3200 x160
By December 2.
For more information call Jeanine
