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Community Support Services recognized the following individuals or businesses for their contribution to our clients during our April 2009 Annual Board of Directors meeting:
Employer of the Year: Beverly Hayhurst, Job Developer, presented the Employer of the Year award to Laura Greathouse of William Presser Towers. William Presser Towers staff were commended for their help in maintaining two successful vocational placements and two community-based assessments at their facility. They have treated these employment placements with dignity and respect, making it a great place to work for our consumers.
Individual Donor of the Year: Terry Dalton, Chief Executive Officer presented the Donor of the Year Award to Melissa Kirkpatrick. Melissa has been most generous to Community Support Services, Inc. by providing donations for new mattresses in our residential facilities, and most recently medical equipment for our Primary Care Clinic. Accepting the award on behalf of her daughter was Joyce Johnston, Executive Assistant at Community Support Services.
Corporate Donor of the Year: Dr. Robert Hermanowski, Medical Director, presented the Corporate Donor of the Year Award to Dr. Jeff Moore of Akron General Medical Center. Akron General Medical Center donated four examination tables for use in the Margaret Clark Morgan Primary Care Clinic.
Community Service Award: Isatou Sagnia, Director of Regional CPST services, presented the Community Service Award to Attorney Ellen Kaforey. Ms. Kaforey is a real people person. She is currently an attorney and legal guardian to some of our most needy clientele. Community Support Services is most appreciative of the work she does and she is to be commended for her years of community service.
Foundation Donor of the Year: Thom Craig, Senior Program Evaluator for The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation accepted the Foundation Donor of the Year Award from Terry Dalton. The Foundation was most generous in providing a grant for the renovation of the 150 Cross Street facility to include the Primary Care Clinic area, and the addition of the on-site Klein’s Pharmacy. Due to their generosity, Community Support Services is truly on the cutting edge of services to those with mental illnesses within the State of Ohio and the United States.
Volunteer of the Year: Therese Varga, Clinical Team Leader, accepted the Volunteer of the Year Award on behalf of Patricia Mintus. Patricia has volunteered as a Friendly Visitor working with agency clients at Wayside Farms Nursing Home. She has been instrumental in changing the quality of life for 3 individuals being served by Community Support Services who otherwise would have no visitors. The clients continue to be appreciative of her kindness and look forward to her visits.
CHAMPIONS OF RECOVERY AWARDS:
Linda Omobien, Director of Specialized Services, presented on behalf of the Recovery Committee, this year’s Champions of Recovery awards. Individuals chosen go above and beyond in showing respect, trust, sharing responsibilities, and encouraging clients to take risks and grow in their recovery from mental illness. These awardees do this with and for others to create a supportive environment that fosters hope and empowerment.
Clinical: There were 10 nominees nominated for the Clinical Award. This year’s award winner is Marianne Goldyn, Clinical Nurse Specialist, who has been with the agency for more than 20 years. She has a positive impact on clients and staff in her day-to-day interactions. She is honest and shows concern for significant others or family members, while at the same time working effectively with clients and staff. She is a dedicated professional who treats everyone with care and respect.
Support: There were 3 nominees for the Support Award. This year’s award winner is Barbara Dent, 640 Wolf Ledges Receptionist. Ms. Dent is always willing to help those we serve and the staff. She has a calming effect on clients and treats them respectfully. She is a gentle, knowledgeable professional. She is a pleasure to work with every day.
Community Partner: There were 3 nominees for the Community Partner Award. Dr. Benson Bonyo is this year’s recipient of the award. Dr. Bonyo, a general practitioner, meets clients where they are and treats both staff and clients with respect. He provides educational open houses on weekends. He assists in each client’s recovery independently. He is accepting and friendly and helps clients feel comfortable in sharing their physical concerns. Dr. Bonyo is a true community partner with Community Support Services, Inc.
The Community Support Services, Inc Board of Directors welcomed three new board members at the 2009 annual meeting. Members nominated and approved are:
Horace Highland Sr: Mr. Highland is currently employed as a Medicare Benefits Consultant with WellCare. Prior to working with WellCare Mr. Highland owned and operated the Highland Insurance Agency in Munroe Falls. Mr. Highland also spent 24 years with General Electric Company as a manager in the Aircraft Engines, Nuclear Energy and Lighting Divisions. Horace holds a BS from Central State University and a MBA from Kensington University.
Mr. Highland and his wife, Hattie, live in Munroe Falls. They have 4 adult children. Horace is dedicated to establishing relationships with business and community leaders that are interested in improving the quality of life for all residents of his community. He believes those relationships should be leveraged to develop and execute community based programs that will benefit all residents both economically and socially.
David P. Di Salvo, CPA, MT: Mr. Di Salvo is a Vice President in the Akron Tax Services Group of Meaden & Moore Ltd and has over twelve years experience providing strategic tax, finance, accounting and business advisory services to companies and their owners. Dave has a Master’s degree in Taxation and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Akron.
Mr. Di Salvo serves as treasurer of the Tallmadge Community Foundation, and is a member of the Italian American Professional and Businessmen’s Club and the Akron Tax Club. Mr. Di Salvo and his wife Karin reside in Tallmadge with their three children.
Dalia Spisak, MSN, RN, CNP, CNS: Dalia is the Director of the Continence Clinic for Children, at Pediatric and Adolescent Urology, Inc. Dalia has been a pediatric nurse practitioner for 34 years and a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist for 13 years. Her professional career includes public health nursing, 18 years within a private pediatric office; teaching and grant writing at the University of Akron; working in pediatrics and psychiatry within an HMO; and four years at Community Support Services working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Dalia lives in Norton with her husband Mark and their two yellow Labrador retrievers and her ninety-year-old father. Dalia serves on the Norton Health Advisory Board. Community Support Services welcomes Horace, Dave and Dalia!
Community Support Services is honored to announce the naming of the Alphonso W. Turner Homeless Outreach Center in memory of Mr. Turner who died in 2008. Mr. Turner was a consumer of services who was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Al, by his own admission, spent much of his adult life as a troubled, chemically dependent, severely mentally ill, homeless individual, but it was his road to recovery that defined his life to those whose lives he touched. It would be impossible to define the scope of those whose lives were impacted and whose futures were positively changed by crossing paths with Al. Al began working as a peer support worker in the Homeless Outreach Program in 2000. Al was a key component of the work of the Homeless Outreach Program through his shared experiences and unique ability to engage those individuals experiencing homelessness and untreated mental illness. Al did not consider any task beneath his dignity in reaching out to someone in need. Al leaves behind him a shining example of one of his own daily philosophies: Strive for Greatness. The staff at Community Support Services is grateful for having had the opportunity to know and work with Al. He will be missed, but his memory lives on with the dedication of the Alphonso W. Turner Homeless Outreach Center.
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