Staff Anniversaries in February

Crosspoint Human Services Employee Newsletter January 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

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

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Tone & Tan Fitness Center

Thrift Store

Staff Birthday

PAGE 3

New Faces

Vocational Program Information

PAGE 4

GOTCHA’s

PAGE 5

GOTCHA’s

Thought for the Month

PAGE 6

Valentine Dinner Raffle

Aimee’s Office

Page 7

TB testing, CPR & First Aid Training

Valentine Candy

Polar Plunge

River Hawks Ticket Winner

1 Year

Brynn Chase

Tywon Gouard

Kaylee Runner

2 Years

Kim Baldwin

Taryn Miller

3 Years

Roberta Cundiff

4 Years

Cheryl Allison

5 Years

Clint Roller 7 Years

Wayne Jenkins

8 Years

Mary Winemiller

10 Years

David Smith

14 Years

Ruth Fye 12 Years

Gary Miller

Crosspoint Human Services

Employee

Recognition Dinner

Saturday

April 2, 2016 Turtle Run Golf Club

(332 East Liberty Lane, Danville, IL)

Josie Mitchell - 3

Bobby Pickett - 6

Yi Chien Hung - 10

Diana Brenneman - 16

Brianna Shutes - 17

Gary Miller - 17

Lindsay Fuentes - 18

Michele Warren - 19

Nancy Trosper - 29

Staff Birthdays in February

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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

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

Carol Pichon - Director

Sonna Rodgers

Y Programs

Cher Pollock - Director

Shelter Services

Maretta Withers

Early Learning Center

Cindy Montgomery

Fitness Center

Brandy Goulding

All Crosspoint employees and their families will re-

ceive 50% off all memberships, including the fitness

center, fitness classes, tanning, and hydro massage.

We are now offering Silver Sneakers, a Senior Fitness

Program. Check with your insurance to see if you

qualify for a free gym membership. Visit our Face-

book page for exercise and nutrition tips, updated

information and discounts, along with our class and

pool schedule.

THE TONE & TAN FITNESS CENTER

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

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New Faces

Vocational Program Information

Do you know of a person served that thinks finding a job in Danville is impossi-

ble?

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 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 Supervisor, at

442-3200, ext 166 for more information or to make a referral.

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-

point@crosspointhumanservices.org

Larry Farmer

Crisis Counselor

January 7, 2016

Irene (Rina) Burress

Residential Technician

January 21, 2016

Katrina Beinborn

Behavioral Therapist

January 21, 2016

Sandra (Sandy) Pearson

Residential Technician

January 21, 2016

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Andy Acord GOTCHA’d by Cindy Montgomery, “Thanks for the work you have done on my office. I especially want to

thank you for sweeping and mopping my office when the work was complete. That was awesome.”

Abby Alger GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thank you for the redecoration of my office! I’ll repay the favor ASAP :-)”

Abby Alger GOTHCA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for the support and encouragement you give our department!

Thank you for helping us change and improve!”

Tenise Anderson GOTCHA’d by Sheila Howe, “Thank you for helping cook for the Residential Christmas dinner. Persons

served had a great time.”

Tenise Anderson GOTCHA’d by Nicki Haun, “Thank you for sending me help when my car wouldn’t start for work. You

helped a co-worker outside of work. I greatly appreciate it.”

Sheri Baird GOTCHA’d by Tim Revello, “Thank you for making me return address envelopes. It made my day easier when

I had a lengthy list to send out.”

Sheri Baird GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for looking up all those numbers for me!”

Christina Brashear GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for helping out when we were short! I really appreciate it!”

Tina Brown GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thanks to you, the building has been its cleanest in a long time. I appreciate

your flexibility and willingness to do anything asked of you. Your positive attitude and smile has been noticed by all

staff!!”

Shannon Carey GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thank you for all your hard work to keep our agency clean. Your friendly

nature is an asset to the janitor crew.”

Tonya Carson GOTCHA’d by Sheila Howe, “Thank you for making the Residential Christmas dinner special for persons

served. You are a great co-worker.”

Brandice Connor GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thanks for helping me during last weekends crisis calls. It was so appre-

ciated!!”

Stalina Harris GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thanks for always lending an ear when I need to get feedback on a person

served. You are always willing to help me and I appreciate that.”

Nicki Haun GOTCHA’d by Sheila Howe, “Thank you for helping to make the Residential Christmas party a success. Per-

sons served loved having Santa Claus show up.”

Brenda Hays GOTCHA’d by Larry Farmer, “Brenda made a complete list of the insurance companies that Crosspoint ac-

cepts. This list is very helpful for all Crisis counselors to have for reference. Also, she helped me with how to properly

communicate with admits or intakes.”

Ken Howard GOTCHA’d by Tawnya Morgan, “For helping me get my office furniture moved and hanging my pictures. You

are the best!!!”

Catherine Huerta GOTCHA’d by Jo’Brea Mason, “Thank you for all that you do for me and my classroom. You are always

willing to lend a helping hand and I truly appreciate it.”

Sherry Huffman GOTCHA’d by DILC Staff, “Thanks for always being willing to help us out! We appreciate you so much!”

Randi Jones GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for being a part of the crisis team. You are amazing.”

Randi Jones GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thank you for your flexibility to not only do WRAP but assist in Crisis. Your

flexibility and experience is appreciated!”

Becky Lucas GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for stepping in and helping before the holiday!”

Jo’Brea Mason GOTCHA’d by Heather Mayfield, “For working with me so well and being so welcoming while I was in your

room.”

Taryn Miller GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thank you for your always present daily smile. Your kindness to persons

served and staff doesn’t go unnoticed.”

Cindy Montgomery GOTCHA’d by Heather Mayfield, “For having a good work spirit and being awesome.”

Michelle Nelson GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thanks for redecorating my office. I’ll repay the favor as soon as possible.

:-)”

Amy Ortiz GOTCHA’d by Sheila Howe, “Thank you for cooking for the Residential Christmas dinner. You are a great co-

worker!”

Mona Persaud-Kennett GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for making me extra useful! I appreciate the chance to

help catch things up. I also appreciate the chance to learn even more!”

Kelli Phelps GOTCHA’d by Sheila Howe, “Thank you for making the Residential Christmas dinner special for persons

served. You are a great co-worker.”

Continued on page 5

From: The Recognition Committee

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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who

mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”

Bernard M. Baruch

American Financier

Thought for the month!

Continued from page 4

Holly Phillips GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thank you for keeping the PSR/VOC department running smooth during my

vacation. You are so dependable, calm and one of the best problem solvers!!”

Holly Phillips GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for working with me to teach me more and more. Thank you for

hearing my ideas. Thank you for being an awesome example and leader for me to follow!”

Bobby Pickett GOTCHA’d by Sheila Howe, “Thank you for helping to make the Residential Christmas dinner special for

persons served. You are a great co-worker.”

Cher Pollock GOTCHA’d by Heather Mayfield, “For making it possible for me to gain further knowledge in my position.”

Dianna Puckett GOTCHA’d by Tim Revello, “Thank you for making me return address envelopes. You saved me a lot of

time with my lengthy list.”

Dianna Puckett GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for typing up all those pages. We appreciate your offer!”

Dianna Puckett GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for looking up all those numbers for me!”

Tim Revello GOTCHA’d by Julie Key, “Thanks for taking a person served home. You are a great team player.”

Tim Revello GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thank you for redecorating my office. I’ll repay the favor as soon as possible!”

Lisa Rhodes GOTCHA’d by Julie, LaChaka, Nichole & Meghan, “Thanks for ALL you do. We greatly appreciate you!!”

Sonna Rodgers GOTCHA’d by Tim Revello, “Thank you for making me return address envelopes and getting the extra

ones for stamps. You truly made my life easier that day.”

Sonna Rodgers GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for looking up all those numbers for me!”

Ryon Shults GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “I appreciate all your hard work, dedication and consistency to the job. You

have rocked this past year!”

Brianna Shutes GOTCHA’d by Sheila Howe, “Thank you for making the Residential Christmas dinner special for persons

served. You are a great co-worker.”

Jenni Smith GOTCHA’d by Aimee Unakis, “Thanks for all your assistance during Registration Week and your creative cur-

riculum ideas. You are so valuable to the PSR team!”

Joey Smith GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for stepping in and helping before the holiday!”

Joey Smith GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for your help with intakes. Your support is highly appreciated by all

of the crisis team. You are our hero.”

Kyle Smith GOTCHA’d by Sonna Rodgers, “Here is your GREAT BIG THANK YOU for taking the Christmas tree to the

basement for me. I really appreciate it and yes I owe you food!”

Kyle Smith GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for putting our step stool together! Thank you for helping me carry

out garbage and donation items! And thank you for buying me lunch!!”

Aimee Unakis GOTCHA’d by Jennifer Smith, “Thank you for your support and encouragement this past year! Thank you

for believing in me and keeping me busy and productive! I am thankful for all of the knowledge and experience I am gain-

ing!”

Michele Warren GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for looking up all those numbers for me!”

Whitney Weaver GOTCHA’d by Jo’Brea Mason, “Thank you for all of your help. I know the ‘terrific twos’ can be a handful

but you jumped right in and have been a huge help ever since.”

Sigma Williams GOTCHA’d by Sheila Howe, “Thank you for making the Residential Christmas dinner special for persons

served! You are a great co-worker!”

Deb Zoerb GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for looking up all those numbers for me!”

AND THE WINNER IS….SONNA RODGERS!!!

Thank you, Sonna, 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!!

February 15

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Aimee Unakis came back

from vacation and found

her office had been toilet

papered and Reynolds

wrapped. You may not

want to go on vacation

again Aimee!

Valentine Dinner Raffle

The Recognition Committee will be raffling off a $50

Gift Certificate for Red Lobster on February 11

Get your raffle tickets from any

Recognition Committee Member.

Price is $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Enter as often as you would like.

Tickets must be turned in by noon on

Thursday, February 11.

Winner will be drawn at 2:00 pm that day.

This would make a nice gift for your parents or someone else

if you don’t want it for yourself. You do not have to use it on Valentine’s Day.

TB Testing

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

8:45 - 9:15 am

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

3:30 - 4:00 pm

In Human Resources

Katrina Beinborn

Irene Burress

Larry Farmer

Stalina Harris

Setsu Marks

Tammy Moore

Rhonda Parrish

Sandra Pearson

Mona Persaud-Kennett

Michele Warren

CPR Training

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

9:00 am

Group Room, 210 Ave C

Cheryl Allison

Katrina Beinborn

Irene Burress

Dacia Dixon

Catherine Huerta

Sandra Pearson

Thom Pollock

Lisa Rhodes

Linda Rudy

Jennifer Smith

Maretta Withers

Bonne Wood

First Aid Training

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

1:00 pm

Group Room, 210 Ave C

Katrina Beinborn

Irene Burress

Elaine Carlson

Brandy Goulding

Sandra Pearson

Randi Sellek

Bonne Wood

Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Illinois

Once again our crazy Lindsay

Fuentes will be taking the plunge

for Special Olympics Illinois. She

is asking if you will make a donation to Special Olympics

Illinois on her behalf for taking the plunge. She has set a

personal goal to raise $300. Any amount would be appre-

ciated and every cent stays in Illinois.

Please make your check payable to “Special Olympics

Illinois” and put Lindsay’s name in the memo area so

she gets the credit for your contribution. You can give

your check to Lindsay or mail it to: Special Olympics

Illinois, Attn: Polar Plunge, 605 East Willow Street, Nor-

mal, IL 61761.

If you prefer the web, please visit her personal fundrais-

ing page at http://www.soill.org/polarplunge. Click

“Support a Plunger” type in her name and click the

“Donate Now” button. There you can make a secure do-

nation via credit or debit card.

Danville River Hawks

Basketball Tickets

Winner!

Dianna Puckett

Valentine Candy

The Employee Recognition Committee

members are selling boxes of candy for

Valentine’s Day. The boxes will contain

two chocolate hearts, one buckeye and

one chocolate peanut cluster. The price is

$1.00 a box. If you would like to order for

your coworkers or your family members

please, call Jeanine Black at 442-3200

x160 to place your order. The last day to

get your order in is February 9.

If you have someone on your list that

have nut allergies we will put 4 hearts in

the box, just let us know.

Thank you,

The Employee Recognition Committee