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M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N TThe Mission of Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home and Family Services is to share

Christ’s healing love with children, youth and families in crisis.

The staff and the Board of Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home & Family Services have applied to the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA is an international, independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits behavioral healthcare programs and social service programs in the United States and 12 other countries. Acquiring accreditation is a comprehensive process that includes an intensive self-study and on-site review by trained COA peer reviewers. Once accredited, Vera Lloyd will have achieved the highest recognition for delivering quality child and family services, behavioral healthcare and education services. This means Vera Lloyd complies with an internationally

recognized standard of practice for the services that we provide to youth and families. For more than a year, the staff has been involved in the self-study that will continue through the end of 2013. This requires an examination of the critical areas of all programs and services and the development of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to quality. Members of the Vera Lloyd Board of Directors are active participants in the accreditation process, which is Goal #1 in Vera Lloyd’s long-range plan. Once accredited, Vera Lloyd will join the ranks of an internationally recognized group of non-profit organizations that set high standards of excellence.

Vera Lloyd Seeks Accreditation

Old Glory Waves Again! On May 22, 2012, in front of Williamson Hall, the United States flag was dedicated in honor of the distinguished service of Capt. James Dwight Brown, Cobra Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam from 1967-1970. His family currently resides in Benton, Arkansas. His widow, Michelle Brown, and members of his family donated the U.S. flag and pole to Vera Lloyd. The installation was provided by the Monticello VFW and the Woodmen of the World. The VFW conducted the flag ceremony prior to the raising of the flags. The Arkansas flag was donated by Arkansas Representative

Sheila Lampkin who was also in attendance. We are proud to once again have our United States and Arkansas flags flying on our campus!

IN THIS ISSUE

Seeking AccreditationFlag Raising on Monticello Campus

Message From LynNew Board Member

Campus News

Church Corner

Laurence E. Schmidt Center

Letter from ReneeWish List

Honor and MemorialGifts

2012 Board of Directors

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Vera Lloyd lost a piece of her history with the death of H. Leroy Acree on June 16. Leroy was the beloved Superintendent of Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home from 1960 until his retirement in 1990. Louise Acree worked at the Home as the dietician for a number of those years. The two of them were selfless in their dedication to the needs of the youth of Vera Lloyd. Leroy spent many hours beyond the work day, listening and counseling distressed young people after his

administrative work was done. For many youth, the bond continued long after their time was up at Vera Lloyd.

It was not uncommon, even after Leroy retired, for former residents to show up at the door of the Acree home in Monticello, bringing their troubles and their joys to share with Leroy and Louise. Leroy never gave up on any of them. He saw the face of Jesus in every troubled child. Leroy was always available to give them another chance and to offer hope and encouragement. That’s not to say he wasn’t tough on them. But his patience seemed limitless. He was loyal, and forgiving, and had a bottomless supply of energy and commitment to the people and the church he loved.

I suspect the gates of Heaven opened wide to welcome Leroy Acree, and Louise was there to meet him. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.

Lyn Whaley CEO

A Message from LynWelcome to the Board!

Wanda Hartnuss is Vera Lloyd’s newest board member. Wanda is a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Little Rock and is married to Werner Schwarz. They have two sons and one grandson. Wanda is a retired executive from General Motors where she was the Director of Sales & Marketing. She has a BA in Music from Southern Arkansas University and obtained her master’s from Southern Methodist University in Dispute Resolution. Wanda is the president of the board of the Chamber Music Society. She is currently a deacon at Trinity and is involved with Family Promise, Stewpot and Mission Fund-raisers. We welcome Wanda and her expertise to the board and know she will be an asset in helping us to discern God’s will for the children placed in Vera Lloyd’s care.

Administration:Lyn Whaley, Chief Executive OfficerHamid Amin, Chief Financial OfficerRenee Dickins, Development Officer Prospect Building 1501 N. University Ave., Ste. 345 Little Rock, AR 72207 (501) 666-8195 Fax: (501) 666-8198 Toll Free: (877) 353-6430

Raymon Carson, Campus AdministratorNathaniel Burton, Program Director 745 Old Warren Road Monticello, AR 71655 (870) 367-9035 Fax: (870) 367-9038 Toll Free: (877) 353-6420

State of Organization: Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home and Family Services is a service agency of the Synod of the Sun of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is operated by a board of directors approved by the Synod. We are incorporated in Arkansas as a not-for-profit charitable organization. We do not discriminate in the services we offer or in our employment practices on the basis of race, sex, religion or physical impairment.

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Please Remember Vera Lloyd in your Will.

News from MonticelloMission Groups Arrive on Campus

One of our young ladies has been selected to be the mascot next year for the University of Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils, where she is enrolled for the fall. We had three graduates from Monticello High School in May; they are all planning to further their education. The campus celebrated with a party for the graduates.

One of our young men in our Transition Home has obtained his driver’s license. We are so proud of him for continuing to do well.

Our youth started their summer with “Western Days” with our own staff member, Mr. Jerry McLemore. The youth learned how to groom, saddle and ride horses. For many youth, this was their first exposure to horses. Some were able to conquer their fears by riding for the first time. They also learned how to do a “cowboy cook-out” over an open fire, and cooked cobbler and a cake in a dutch oven. Vera Lloyd appreciates Mr. Jerry for taking his time to share his skills with our youth.

Thanks Mr. Jerry!

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Northridge Presbyterian Church from Dallas, Texas, brought 27 youth and six adults to campus for a week. They began each day with a devotional related to giving and a servant’s heart. The group cleaned up the meditation path, built a bridge and built three more elements (the wall, Titanic, and trust fall) that will be used to teach trust, team work, and problem solving. Northridge sponsored evening activities for our youth, including a water slide, pizza party and cook-out. They also volunteered more than 4,000 hours! We appreciate them sharing Christ’s healing love, and their time, talents and donations.

Huntsville Presbyterian Church from Huntsville, Arkansas, may have brought a small mission group to campus , but they left a large impact on our youth. Their group ranged in age from 14 to 67. They power-washed and did all prep work for painting the Acree Pavilion. In addition, they worked all week on life skills with our youth by decorating T-shirts, sewing projects and teaching organizational skills. Vespers were held by the pond and in the pavilion. The evening activities included a pool party, water games, and concluded with a barbecue. Many thanks to FPC Huntsville!

Yee Haw!Youth in the News

Our Gratitude Goes To:

CHURCHCORNER

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The campus was covered in pink during the 11th Annual Pink Hat Day festivities held on Saturday, April 21st. The event is held to honor Presbyterian Women and their friends who have donated their time, talents and funds during the past year to help the youth who call Vera Lloyd home. This year a total of 75 women (and a few men) represented over 15 churches and included attendees from the Pines and Arkansas Presbyteries. The attendees are encouraged to decorate and wear pink hats to the event. Tours of the six campus homes, adorned in pink, were directed by the youth. A salad buffet luncheon preceded the Parade of Hats and the awards ceremony. The “Best Pink Hat” award was given to Lillian Brooks of Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church for her cell phone adorned pink hat. The “Best Pinked-Up House” award was given to the Trimble Home for the third consecutive year. Their home included pink

curtains, hats, balloons, streamers, cupcakes and a pink cake. The youth and their house parents joined in the fun by wearing white shirts with pink bow-ties. They also created “Trimbleland” where they served hotdogs, popcorn and pink lemonade. The “Traveling Pink Hat” award was presented to Kirk In The Pines Presbyterian Church from Hot Springs Village for their work with the Transition Home and its youth over the past year. The day ended with a “word” from our youth which is always an emotional time for all attendees, but a blessing to see first-hand the positive impact Vera Lloyd is making on the youth God has placed in our care. We can’t wait until next year when we may include the men in the competition, who knows?!

● The “Over The Hill Gang” from Second Presbyterian and other area churches for building new decks and picnic tables. ● We are blessed to have the PW groups from Second continually provide “surprises” for our girls in Barton. Barton House was treated to a trip to the Science Museum during spring break.● FPC - Hot Springs for sending volunteers to paint parts of the Pettus Home and water-seal the new decks.● Holmes Chapel took several youth roller skating in Little Rock during Spring Break and have many activities planned for the youth in the coming months. ● The Women at the Table from Trinity Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, for sponsoring three of our young ladies to attend prom by providing dresses, manicures and pedicures.● Westover Hills Presbyterian, Little Rock, provided a tux for our young man who attended prom. They also had the Trimble House up for an overnight stay and took them to the Discovery Museum and dinner during Spring Break.● “Hummer Ladies Plus One” from Graceminster, Monroe, LA, for providing Walton House with a grill, patio table, chairs and umbrella for their deck and outdoor games.

Visit us on the web at www.veralloyd.org

And in Other News...

Laurence E. Schmidt Center News

Rev. Rebecca Spooner, LPC

10 Leadership Lessons Learned the Hard Way

by Jason Salamun

1. If you’re not willing to clean a toilet, you shouldn’t be a leader. 2. Making wise decisions is at the heart of leadership. 3. Trying to make everyone happy is a sure-fire way to make no one happy.

4. If you aren’t fully invested, no one else will be either. 5. Not all leaders are power-hungry tyrants.6. A title doesn’t make you a leader. 7. All leaders need heroes, friends and grasshoppers. 8. Vision really does matter. 9. We are not good at everything. 10. Your inputs should outweigh your outputs.

The Laurence E. Schmidt CenterProspect Building1501 N. University, Ste. 570Little Rock, AR 72207(501) 664-7777Fax: (501) 664-4215

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Congratulations to board member Sharlie Rigby for receiving the Lifetime PW Award at Second Presbyterian in Little Rock! This is conferred upon an individual in recognition of her faithful service in an area of church work.

Well done, Sharlie!

The Reverend Donn Lee

Walters died on Tuesday,

April 24, 2012, at the age of

65. Donn served Vera Lloyd

for seven years as Executive

Director. The Vera Lloyd

family extends our sympathy

to all of Donn’s family and

friends.

In Memoriam

Wish List

Dear Donors, I can’t believe I have been here for nine months as the Development Officer. It has been said, “time flies when you are having fun!” I am enjoying being in your churches, PW groups and meeting you, our donors, to share our mission with you. I love hearing how each of you is connected to Vera Lloyd. When I travel, I am often asked, “What can I do to help?” We have many opportunities for you to get involved with Vera Lloyd and our youth. As always, non-profits benefit from your financial donations, especially in the current economic climate. In your churches, consider Vera Lloyd as your mission. We are changing the lives of our young people in a spiritual, safe and loving environment. You are helping us do it and you witness the transformation first hand when you visit campus. There are many ways to contribute financially that will have a lasting impact on our programs. Things to consider are planned gifts such as

a bequest by will, charitable remainder trust, life insurance, charitable annuities, and even timberland! I have watched first hand, through my years on the board, the impact such gifts have on the programs for our youth. Please consider how you can help Vera Lloyd in a way that is meaningful to you. It might mean visiting campus, praying for our staff and youth, donating time and talents, donating items or funds. Feel free to contact me, and I will be glad tell you more about Vera Lloyd and our programs for the youth and ways you can help.

Renee Dickins Development Officer reneedickins@veralloyd.org

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“What Can I do to Help?”

It is time again to start thinking about Back to School Supplies. School will begin soon and here is a list of supplies we will need for our school. If you or your church would like to help us “Pack the Van” with school supplies let us know!

Bibles: We buy special teen bibles in bulk. They are NKJ Bibles written in a teen format and on a junior high reading level; they are $12 each.

● Red and Black Bic pens, #2 pencils, colored pencils● Wide ruled notebook loose-leaf paper● Folders with brads and pockets● Composition notebooks (glued binding only-no wire bound spiral notebooks)● 3 ring binders-1/2 inch and 1 inch● Highlighters● Electric or battery powered pencil sharpeners● Small pencil/supply boxes or zippered pouch type that fit in binders

● Inexpensive 2 GB “thumb drives” for saving work on computer● Walmart gift cards for school clothes and shoes● Backpacks, any color, can be fabric for girls or boys

Ongoing needs:● Toiletry items● Twin sheets● Towels● Wash Cloths

School Supplies Needed:

Honor GiftsMarch 1, 2012 throughJune 30, 2012

Leroy AcreeKatherine Satterfield, ConwayLyn Whaley, North Little Rock

Robert AdcockSteve Moss, North Little Rock

Marilyn AndersonMr. & Mrs. M. Starr, Hot Springs Village

Ava BatesMr. & Mrs. Ronald Brown, Natchitoches, LA

Mary Jewell BrownLynda Boguslawski, North Little RockMr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Bown, MaumelleChristie Dillon, SherwoodMr. & Mrs. Michael McElwain, Indianapolis, INDebbie Rogers, Little RockLyn Whaley, North Little Rock

Mary Lou CoxMr. & Mrs. Jim Hyden, Little Rock

Nancy DonaldsonWesley Donaldson Jr., Austin, TX

Dr. Don DysartFaye Edmondson, Kemp, TX

Dr. Bob EdwardsTwig Satterfield Jr., Conway

Harold FincherJim Hyden, Little RockHyden, Miron & Foster PLLC, Little Rock

Hazel GriffithMarjorie McCorvey, Junction City

Leon HendersonTwig Satterfield Jr., Conway

Bud HunterLyn Whaley, North Little Rock

Carolyn KleinMr. & Mrs. Thomas Boyles, Texarkana

Nicholas Kokles, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Glenn, Little RockJim Hyden, Little Rock

Bob Edward LeeBetty McCaskill, Warner Robins, GAMr. & Mrs. Ed McCorkle, ArkadelphiaMr. & Mrs. Larry ReedE. Harold Scott, Madisonville, TXMr. & Mrs. Charles Welch Jr., Arkadelphia

Mack LongLadies Auxiliary VFW Post 4548, Jacksonville

Wanda MansfieldMr. & Mrs. James Balmaz, ConwayLynda Boguslawski, North Little RockMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bown, MaumelleChristie Dillon, SherwoodMr. & Mrs. Ed Hoppe, MaumelleJim Hyden, Little RockMr. & Mrs. Michael McElwain, Indianapolis, INSteve Moss, North Little RockMr. & Mrs. John Ramsey, Little RockMr. & Mrs. Gary Ringgold, JacksonvilleDebbie Rogers, Little RockMr. & Mrs. Walter Smiley, Little RockLyn Whaley, North Little Rock

Kenneth Wade McGrawTaylor DeCastro, Little Rock

Glendene MooreMr. & Mrs. Alfred Garrett, Fleetwood, NC

Helen MotleyTwig Satterfield Jr., Conway

Stella Rose MulhearnTwig Satterfield Jr., Conway

June OldsMr. & Mrs. John Rosequist Sr., Neosho, MO

Eloise PattersonMr. & Mrs. Ronald Brown, Natchitoches, LA

W. J. “Dub” PlummerMrs. Bonnye Maxwell, McGehee

Claudette ProsserMr. & Mrs. Joe Dablock, Conway

Albert RaymondTwig Satterfield Jr., Conway

Betty SkinnerDr. & Mrs. John Dickins, Little RockJerrie Finch, Little RockJim Hyden, Little RockLyn Whaley, North Little Rock

Connie SmithJerrie Finch, Little Rock

Mary SmithMr. & Mrs. Ronald Brown, Natchitoches, LA

Rev. Donn L. WaltersRev. Don Campbell II, Little RockGeorge Foster III, Little RockMr. & Mrs. Dick Frothingham, Little RockMr. & Mrs. Cyril Hollingsworth, Little RockJim Hyden, Little RockRev. & Mrs. David King, Little RockJane Lucky, McGeheeAnn McSwain, LonokeJudy MooreDr. & Mrs. Robert Norvell, JonesboroPresbytery of Arkansas, Little RockJessica Walters, Pittsburgh, PALyn Whaley, North Little Rock

Elwood WehringSuperior Graphics, Houston, TX

Ann B. WhitakerJohn & Renee Dickins, Little RockAnne Ferguson, McGeheeMr. & Mrs. Jim Hyden, Little RockMrs. Bonnye Maxwell, McGehee

Lulu WilliamsonGeorge and Sue Butaud, Tyler, TX

Bess Millen WolfJo Cudd, Batesville

Tom WrightEd & Julia Granger, Knoxville, AR

John & Renee DickinsBailey Foundation, Little Rock

Renee DickinsAnne Hickman, Little Rock

Emily Hall’s BirthdayMr. & Mrs. Maney Heckle, Pt. Clear, ALMr. & Mrs. Vernon Jackson, RolandMr. & Mrs. David Teed, Little Rock

Elva Humphrey’s 93rd BirthdayMary Ann Phillips, Bastrop, LA

Gretchen JacksMr. & Mrs. Louis Jacks, Fort Smith

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Women Coordination Team, 2011-2012Frances Dubach, Fairfield Bay

Sarah Jean LindseyMr. & Mrs. Louis Jacks, Fort Smith

Charlotte Purdy for Mother’s DayMr. & Mrs. Robert Purdy, Dothan, AL

Jennifer ReishusJoan Reishus, Springdale

Sharlie Rigby’s Lifetime PW InstallationLyn Whaley, North Little Rock

Sandra TranumKristin Chase, Little Rock

Vera Lloyd, Veterans and TroopsMr. & Mrs. David E. Miller, Monticello

MemorialsMarch 1, 2012 throughJune 30, 2012

Memorials and Honor Gifts

If you would like to

make a gift to Vera Lloyd

in honor or memory

of someone, call Renee

Dickins at (501) 666-8195.

An acknowledgement of

your gift is mailed to the

family or honoree. We

do not disclose the gift

amount.

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Did You Know?Vera Lloyd is a member of the Alliance for Children & Families, the Arkansas Coalition for Excellence, the Southwest Association of Homes for Children, the Arkansas Youth Providers Association, and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. All of these organizations promote the collaboration of stakeholders to improve the welfare of those we serve.

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1501 N. University, Suite 345, Little Rock, AR 72207

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Check us out on the web at veralloyd.org, or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/vlphfs

Board of DirectorsBettye Balmaz, Conway

Rev. Alford Branch, MonticelloTommy Brown, Pine BluffTed Carmical, Monticello

Christy Carr, CamdenGary Clark, Hot Springs Village

Laura Cook, Little RockCharlie Frith, Little Rock

Paul Gardner, SearcyWanda Hartnuss, Little Rock

Jim Hyden, Little RockRev. Marion Humphrey, Little Rock

Jane Lucky, McGeheeSabra Martin, Fayetteville

Sue Martin, WarrenMark Maxwell, Pine BluffJoe McKinstry, Little Rock

Steve Moss, Little RockSharlie Rigby, Little Rock

Ann Smith, Fort SmithRev. Stewart Smith, Springdale

Larry Stanley, Hot SpringsAlicia Whitaker, Monticello

Carole Williamson, Van BurenCarol Sue Wooten, Fayetteville

Ex Officio MembersReverend Bill Gailbraith, Little Rock

Reverend Joe Hill, Ruston, LAReverend Robert Lowry, Synod Rep

Upcoming Events on Campus:

September 26-27, 2012Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home and Family Services Board Meeting

October 20, 2012Stated Meeting of Presbytery of the Pines

November, 2012Inaugural Turkey Trot 5k Run at 8:30 a.m.

February 16, 2013Style Show of Victorian Fashions by Grace Steuri