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ELM CITY
CENTER NEWS LETTER
JUNE, 2004
Vol 1, Issue 3 Page 2 |
HANBACK ADDITION
On 2/24/04, the ECC Board reviewed the 6 general
contractor bids received for the construction project to add 12,000 sq ft,
two ADA bathrooms, and 3 docks to the Hanback building on our campus.
Neff-Colvin was chosen as general contractor with Doyle Plumbing-Heating and
Gano Electric as the two main subcontractors. All three companies are local.
Doyle and Gano have provided services to ECC for many years. Bids were very
competitive. Total cost of the project will be about $560,000.
As the project completes we will be walling in the
overhang area to expand the classroom space in Hanback. Over the next
several months we will begin looking at rearranging classrooms. Since
everything will be on one floor in Hanback (classes, restrooms, kitchen,
entrance, break area) it is likely that consumers with mobility issues will
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| SOME STATISTICS |
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| The Program Evaluation system indicates
that over the last three years ECC demographic census has stayed extremely
stable. This is no surprise. 40% of consumers live at JDC, 40% live in some
type of supported housing at Pathway, CLO, Hoots, 10% live with family, and
10% live independently. The graphs above show about 135-150 people have
been involved in our Developmental Training program. The group is getting
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St. Patrick’s Day
Social
A combined group from the Hanback and Teaford
Buildings observed St. Patrick’s Day with a party and an interactive
presentation on the people and culture of Ireland. Consumers assisted in
planning, decorating, and food preparation. Hand-made party favors were
presented to the host class and the theme was “Green for a Day”. The menu
included green chicken salad sandwiches, green grapes, and green iced
brownies and cookies with a green drink. There was a very in active
discussion of Ireland’s people and customs. The entire group provided their
own entertainment of Irish songs and related events utilizing the creative
talent among them. The classes are already planning their next social to
include the Easter season.
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THE THIRD ANNUAL ECC GOLF TOURNAMENT
It is that time again. The third leg of the ECC Golf
Tournament is coming Friday August 20, 2004 at Northridge Golf Course in
Jacksonville. Get your teams together. Hole sponsorships and teams will be
available. Info about the tournament will be on the ECC webpage. You will
get a more complete mailing in several weeks. Come and lose some balls.
Since Northridge runs along our north property line, we have plenty of
balls. Skill is not required. Just a desire to enjoy the day and have fun.
Should be a great day! |
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Some
Fast News
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CARF returns July 21-23, 2004 for our
national accreditation
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A
DHS DT review in April 2004 scored us at 96% compliant. One note in one
file kept us from 100%.
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We go for Medicaid certification by July
1, 2004.
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Consumers have been busy with more to
come. A group helped prepare for the annual Grierson Days Civil War
Reenactment by making Lincoln top hats for collecting tickets and money.
Some will have an evening meal with the reen-actors.
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Food was collected for the Meredosia Food
Bank and delivered.
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Several
groups toured the results of the recent tornado. There was extensive
damage to several areas of Jacksonville.
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$65 was donated to Relay For Life
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June
12 is Llama day at ECC to support Relay. Several Llamas are coming for a
visit.
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Easter baskets and candy were made and
bought for local nursing homes. The groups covered how Easter is
celebrated in other cultures.
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Cinco deMayo was a big hit.
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Plans are already in the works for a July
summer party
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ELM CITY’S VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
VISION:
We see ourselves as:
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An organization that recognizes the capabilities of persons
with disabilities and promotes their participation in all aspects of
community life.
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An organization committed to improving the quality of life
for persons with disabilities.
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An organization that strives to provide and maintain the
highest quality services to consumers and customers.
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An organization that is governed and staffed by people who
are caring, professional, and responsive to the needs of consumers.
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A financially stable and well-managed business that is an
asset to the community.
MISSION:
To operate quality
programs and services that provide opportunities for persons with
disabilities to optimize their earnings, maximize skill levels, live in the
least restrictive environment, and actively participate in community
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS and PRESIDENT/CEO
Chair……………..Keith Bradbury
Past Chair………...James Neese
Vice Chair………..Sally Dahman
Secretary…………Harry Hall
Treasurer…………Hobart Hinderliter
At Large………….Patty Sullivan
At Large………….Reggie Benton
Mike Madsen.........Jill Briggs
Terry Jones.............Jim Chaffee
Dr. Peter Russotto..Darrel Roegge
Helen Klosterman...Jon Hurst
President/CEO……Tom Frederick.
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