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R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y
FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A
s the fiscal year for BVCAA comes to
its end, I want to take this opportunity to
thank each of you for all you do each day
to help those we serve.
As a recipient of American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal funding
we were challenged this past year with
helping to fuel our local and state
economies. We have gone above and
beyond what we set out to do and it is
because of the efforts of every BVCAA
employee that our goals are being met.
How have ARRA funds impacted our
agency?
1. $943,310 in funding to implement a
new Electronic Health Record (EHR)
system. EHR globally links all of our
clinical sites electronically to reduce costs,
improve quality of care and improve record
keeping. Special thanks to not only the
EHR team but also to the Pharmacy staff
for all they did to integrate EHR into the
CHC’s.
2. $1,537,698 in funding has been
granted allowing BVCAA to create
J.O.B.S., a paid on the job training
program that provides training opportunities, by experienced and qualified trainers,
in three areas: Janitorial, Office and
Building Trades, and Landscaping and
Grounds Keeping Services. Trainees must
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be presently registered as unemployed
with the TWC.
forward as diligent providers to the over 60,000
people we serve each year.
3. $3,006,045 was granted in ARRA
funding to help low income persons
needing minor home repairs make their
home more energy efficient. Work that
may be performed includes: insulation of
attic, wall and floor space, weatherstripping and caulking of windows and
doors, evaluating current heat and air
conditioning appliances and replacement
of not efficient refrigerators.
It is an honor and privilege to serve as the
leader of this amazing organization. John
Maxwell, author of books including 360°
Leader, is quoted, “Where there is no hope in
the future, there is no power in the present.”
We are a powerful agency that gives hope to
many. THANK YOU for offering hope to those
we serve. Thank you for all you do to help
make our organization great!
4. $306,692 in funding to improve Head
Start/Early Head Start staff compensation
and training, upgrade Head Start centers
and classrooms, and increase hours of
operation.
5. $429,297 in funding to meet the
increased demand in health clinics.
Through the hiring of one doctor and two
support staff, BVCAA health clinics will be
able to accept an increased number of
patients and maintain a more stable work
load.
As we enter into the new fiscal year, we
will continue to strive to offer services that
not only provide long term cost savings but
also economic advancement of the
individual and families served with ARRA
funds. We will also continue to move
Karen Garber
BVCAA Executive Director
HAPPYB VC A A
A N N I V E R S A R Y
to our team members celebrating july-september 2010
24 Years
Sandra Sullivan, 7-8, Food Services
Djibou McNeil, 9-1, Head Start Central
21 Years
Eric Todd, 8-15, Administration
19 Years
Betty Jones, 8-14, Head Start Central
18 Years
Frances Diaz, 8-17, Early Head Start
17 Years
Rosa Garcia, 8-23, Head Start Central
15 Years
Geraldine Ray, 8-21, Food Services
Larry Mendez, 9-11, Food Services
14 Years
Zulema Saenz, 8-5, Head Start Neal
Sonya Jernigan, 8-8, Head Start Bryan
Sylvia Ramirez, 9-4, Head Start Central
13 Years
Mary Gonzalez, 7-28, Bryan CHC
Barbara Sandoval, 8-4, Bryan CHC
12 Years
Nora Hinojosa, 7-29, Head Start Navasota
11 Years
Kristin Allen, 9-1, Head Start Neal
Vishal Kinra, 9-1, Administration
Derek Gentry, 9-13, Bryan CHC
10 Years
Monita Harris, 7-1, Early Head Start
Marilyn Gatlin, 8-21, WIC
9 Years
Ume-Haney Kakwan, 7-1, Navasota CHC
Laura Henthorn, 8-1, Bryan CHC
8 Years
Cleo Tates, 8-1, Early Head Start
7 Years
Zenia Nicolwala, 7-1, Bryan CHC
Karla Carrera, 7-28, WIC
Esther Medina, 8-1, Head Start Bryan
Deborah Riley, 9-12, Adminsitration
6 Years
Katrita Williams, 8-1, Early Head Start
Jacquelyn Young, 9-7, WIC
Cristal Pachuca, 9-22, Bryan CHC
5 Years
Brenda Ocanez, 7-5, Bryan CHC
Lourdes Banuelos, 8-4, WIC
Patricia Hankins, 8-15, Navasota CHC
Nancy Miller, 9-6, Bryan CHC
Rosalinda Alfaro, 9-29, Navasota CHC
4 Years
Julia Ribardo, 7-16, Bryan CHC
Lidia Hawryluk, 7-24, Head Start Navasota
Tasha Hayes, 8-1, Head Start West Bryan
3 Years
Sue Hohlt, 7-2, Head Start Brenham
Stephani Golie, 7-3, Bryan CHC
Christina Mendoza, 7-23, Head Start Hearne
Estefanni Reyes, 7-23, Bryan CHC
Sonia Guerrero, 7-30, WIC
Maria Lopez, 8-1, Centerville CHC
Brittany Ringo, 8-1, Head Start Navasota
Amethyst Williams, 8-1, Early Head Start
Julie Guerra, 8-13, Navasota CHC
Loya Farhana, 8-13, Head Start Navasota
Shirly Adeyemi, 9-5, ABC CHC
Nicole Hollier, 9-5, ABC CHC
Jacqueliine Anderson, 9-24, WIC
2Years
Patricia Delarosa, 7-3, Navasota CHC
Latha Ravichandran, 7-14, Bryan CHC
Rebecca Arredondo, 7-25, Bryan CHC
Glenn Willis, 7-29, Head Start Central
Rama Sarathy, 8-4, Navasota CHC
Anabel Morales, 8-13, Navasota CHC
Kerri Barnes, 8-18, Head Start Neal
Denise Matlock, 8-18, Bryan CHC
Ramon Vasquez, 8-18, Head Start Neal
Desire Fussell, 9-15, Bryan CHC
Wendy De la Cruz, 9-22, Bryan CHC
Carla Maldonado, 9-29, Head Start Navasota
Pamela Palmarez, 9-29, Head Start Bryan
1 Year
Eddie Parnell, 7-1, Food Services
Jessika Romero, 7-23, Energy/Housing
Lauren Masullo, 7-23, Energy/Housing
Karen Cravens, 7-31, Head Start Navasota
Patricia Gonzalez, 7-31, Early Head Start
Amanda Link, 7-31, Head Start Bryan
Nona McComack, 7-31, Early Head Start
Bronwyn McGlothlin, 7-31, Head Start Hearne
Blanca Avila-Lopez, 8-4, WIC
Belinda Cutrone, 8-4, Bryan CHC
Heather Wood, 8-4, WIC
Sherri Desern, 8-12, Head Start Brenham
Allen McBride, 8-17, Administration
Erica Martinez, 8-19, Navasota CHC
Kelley Schulze, 8-19, ABC CHC
Patricia Riley, 8-24, Early Head Start
Heather Fry, 9-1, ABC CHC
Adriana Olvera, 9-8, Head Start Brenham
Lourdes Garcia, 9-16, Bryan CHC
Jenni Rogers, 9-21, ABC CHC
Michael Noker, 9-23, JOBS
JOBBULLET I N
March 9 - June 30, 2010
NEWh i r e s
Sandra Ondruch
Nicole Espinoza
Aracely Chavez
Patrick Cotton
Johnny Hall
Seneca Homeyer
Debra Green
Shawn Gust
Keisha Storm
Rachel Dawson
Jody Jernigan
Charles Williams
Monica Galvan
Jose Llanes
Sheldon Nest
Cornelia Fajardo
Don Beavers
Eleanor Ryder
Elsa Castillo
Jessica Powless
Missy Correa
Stephanie Franklin
Ashley Steele
Brian Gilbert
Kathryn Wetzel
Freddie Burks
Jessica Abshire
Justin Steels
Paul McPherson
Maria Rios
Katherine Spahn
Tamara Wisnieski
Rhonda Macias
Adriana Espinoza
Performance Improvement Specialist/Trainer - Level I
Medical Assistant - Floater
Medical Assistant - Floater
JOBS Trainee - Building Maintenance
JOBS Trainee - Building Maintenance
JOBS Trainee - Landscape
JOBS Trainee - Janitorial
Medical Assistant
CEAP Case Manager - Burleson/Washington Counties
JOBS Trainee - Office Assistant
Assessor
JOBS Trainee - Janitorial
CNA/Nurse Assistant - Pediatrics
Medical Office Specialist
Health Educator - Bilingual
JOBS Trainee - Janitorial
Staff Development Coordinator
Project Coordinator
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
JOBS Trainee - Landscape
JOBS Trainee - Office Assistant
JOBS Trainee - Janitorial
JOBS Trainee-Office Assistant
JOBS Trainee-Janitorial
JOBS Trainee-Landscape
Front Office Supervisor
Program Assistant
Program Assistant
Program Assistant
CEAP Case Manager
PIT
CHC/BCS
CHC/BCS
Energy/JOBS
Energy/JOBS
Energy/JOBS
Energy/JOBS
CHC/Grimes County
Energy/Housing
Energy/JOBS
Energy/Housing
Energy/JOBS
CHC/BCS
CHC/Grimes County
Health Education
Energy/JOBS
CHC/Admin
Health Education
CHC/ABC
CHC/ABC
CHC/Grimes County
WIC
WIC
Energy/JOBS
Energy/Housing
Energy/JOBS
Energy/JOBS
Energy/JOBS
Energy/JOBS
Robertson CHC
Energy/Housing
Energy/Housing
Energy/Housing
Project Unity
03/09/10
03/15/10
03/15/10
3/16/2010
3/16/2010
3/22/2010
3/22/2010
03/22/10
03/22/10
03/23/10
3/29/2010
4/8/2010
04/12/10
04/14/10
4/26/2010
4/26/2010
05/03/10
05/06/10
05/10/10
05/10/10
05/17/10
05/18/10
05/18/10
5/19/2010
05/19/10
6/1/2010
6/9/10
6/16/10
6/17/10
6/21/10
6/21/10
6/21/10
6/22/10
6/28/10
o p por t unit ie s
( as of J une 30, 2010)
Assistant Teacher-Madisonville
Assistant Teacher-Navasota
Building Maintenance Instructional Team Leader-JOBS
Trainee-Building Maintenance (JOBS)
Trainee-Landscape Services (JOBS)
Trainee-Janitorial Services (JOBS)
Check-In/Out Clerk-CHC/BCS
Classroom Teacher-Madisonville
Classroom Teacher-Bryan
Dentist-CHC/Dental-Mary Lake
Dental Assistant-CHC/Dental-Mary Lake
LVN-CHC/ABC
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-CHC/Robertson County
Medical Assistant-Leon County CHC
Clinic Manager-Roberston County CHC
Center Director-Head Start Buffalo
Assistant Teacher-Head Start Buffalo
Complete and updated information concerning each job opening is posted on HR Fix and the BVCAA website, along
with instructions for applying. For an application, logon to www.bvcaa.org, select “Employment Opportunities”
and select “Application for Employment.”
Volume 8, Issue 2
CELEBRATE
Happy Birthday
july
Cynthia Solis, 7-3, Administration
Heather Wood, 7-3, WIC
Zulema Saenz, 7-5, Head Start Neal
Sandra Cerda, 7-5, Madisonville CHC
Amanda Burns, 7-6, Madisonville CHC
Judy Smith, 7-9, Adult/Family Planning
Karla Carrera, 7-9, WIC
Desire Fussell, 7-10, Health Education
Ella McGruder, 7-12, Energy/Housing
Rosa Garcia, 7-14, Head Start Central
Jose Llanes, 7-15, Navasota CHC
Lisa Johnson, 7-16, Head Start Madisonville
Monita Harris, 7-16, Early Head Start
Marcia Laningham, 7-18, Administration
Denny Vasquez, 7-18, Administration
Brittany Ringo, 7-20, Head Start Navasota
Shirly Adeyemi, 7-23, ABC CHC
Charles Williams, 7-23, JOBS
Bobby Hubley, 7-24, Administration
Cornelia Fajardo, 7-25, JOBS
Brian Gilbert, 7-25, JOBS
Patricia Gonzalez, 7-26, Early Head Start
Nora Hinojosa, 7-27, Head Start Navasota
James Harris, 7-28, Energy/Housing
Kerri Barnes, 7-28, Head Start Neal
Brandon Collins, 7-28, JOBS
Sandy Kroll, 7-31, Administration
july-september 2010
august
Ruth Cordova, 8-2, Head Start West Bryan
Ronald Cole, 8-6, Centerville CHC
Judy Greer, 8-6, Performance Improvement
Gary Bryan, 8-7, JOBS
Esmeralda Villegas, 8-7, ABC CHC
Ivan Rodriguez, 8-8, JOBS
Dana Eckhart, 8-9, IDA
Carolyn Hall, 8-10, Food Services
David Woods, 8-10, JOBS
Karen Garber, 8-12, Administration
Candice Woodard, 8-13, Administration
Karen Harris, 8-15, Administration
Carolyn Rios, 8-15, ABC CHC
Deborah Motley, 8-17, Madisonville CHC
Shanna Ueltschey, 8-17, WIC
Karen Sparks, 8-18, WIC
Jaime Vinas, 8-20, Energy/Housing
Abigail Saldana, 8-21, Madisonville CHC
Griselda Coleman, 8-24, Head Start Madisonville
Juanita Martinez, 8-25, Health Education
Brenda Ocanez, 8-25, Customer Service CHC
Amanda Link, 8-27, Head Start Bryan
Shirley Baker, 8-28, Centerville CHC
Diana Gaytan, 8-29, Clinic Admins/Providers
Glenda Sweed, 9-30, JOBS
Veena Anand, 8-31, Clinic Admins/Providers
Brian Thurston, 8-31, Administration
Anahi Ramirez, 8-31, Adult/Family Planning
september
Jessica Rogers, 9-3, Clinic Admins/Providers
Ashley Spies, 9-4, ABC CHC
Cristina Arredondo, 9-6, Early Head Start
Elsa Castillo, 9-6, ABC CHC
Tiffany Alvarado, 9-7, ABC CHC
Debra Green, 9-8, JOBS
Eric Hertenberger, 9-8, Food Services
Vanessa Hollie-Dailey, 9-9, Customer Service CHC
Lauren Masullo, 9-9, Energy/Housing
Betty Jones, 9-10, Head Start Central
Jessica Powless, 9-10, ABC CHC
Erica Martinez, 9-10, Navasota CHC
Jenni Rogers, 9-17, ABC CHC
Daniel Briggs, 9-18, Customer Service CHC
Esperanza Saenz, 9-21, Head Start Central
Amelia Gutierrez, 9-21, Bryan Dental
Nona McComack, 9-22, Early Head Start
Sylvia Ramirez, 9-23, Head Start Central
Sandra Sullivan, 9-25, Adult/Family Planning
Norma Villarreal, 9-25, Food Services
Mary Moreno, 9-26, WIC
Maria Lopez, 9-26, Centerville CHC
Missy Correa, 9-26, Navasota CHC
Kay Jarrett, 9-27, WIC
Ume-Haney Kakwan, 9-27, Navasota CHC
Bryan Owens, 9-27, Clinic Admins/Providers
Aaron Alderson, 9-27, Administration
Larry Mendez, 9-28, Food Services
If you would like to have your name excluded from the Birthday list, please contact Candice Woodard at 979-846-1100 or [email protected].
Dr. Julie Ribardo and husband,
Chris Ribardo, had a baby girl!
Isabella Marie Ribardo (Bella)
was born on June, 9 at 12:51
p.m., wieghed 7lbs 15oz and
was 20 1/2 inces long!
Karen & Ray Harris
50th
HAPPY
wedding anniversary
Ruth Cordova’s daugther, Stephanie
Cordova, graduated High School and
recieved her Cosmetology license. She is
now working at Regis!
Employee
of the
YEAR
WELCOME!
We would like to welcome two
The 2010 BVCAA, Inc. Employee of the Year is Nancy Miller, RN.
Nancy has been with BVCAA since 2005 and directs the Adult and
Family Planning team at the Bryan-College Station Community
Health Center (B/CS CHC). Nancy’s commitment, dedication and
service have helped countless families in the Brazos Valley live
new members to the BVCAA
Board of Directors! Andre
Josiah and Sara Mendez have
joined the Board representing
the Consumer Sector for
Brazos County!
Welcome Andre and Sara!
happier and healthier lives. THANK YOU NANCY for you exemplary service to
BVCAA and our community!
We also want to commend those who were nominated for employee of the
year by your peers at BVCAA. Congratulations and thank you for your
service.
Rosario (Poli) Beckmann, Receptionist, B/CS CHC
Kari Krueger, Director of Community Outreach and Education
Daniel Fowler, Diabetic Nurse Manager, B/CS CHC
Darla Patterson, Associate Administrator Fiscal Operations
Judy Greer, R.N., Associate Administrator, Health Services
Jessica Rogers, Assistant to the CIO, B/CS CHC
Norma Hinojosa-Cruz, Medical Records Clerk, B/CS CHC
Alma Rosas, Medical Office Staff, Madison County CHC
Sue Hohlt, Director, Brenham Head Start
Cynthia Solis, Director of Operations, Administration
Betty Jones, Health Services Aide, Head Start
Maria Somers, Cook, Brenham Head Start
20 Year Anniversary
Brenda Gooden, Cook/Driver, Food Services
2009 Service
Award Recipients
5 Year Anniversary
Amanda Hrachovy,Teacher Assistant, Head Start Brenham
Eric Todd, Deputy Director, Administration
Amanda Keoughan, Staff Assistant, Food Services
Mattie Lister, Cook/Driver, Food Services
Christy Soto, Clerk,WIC
Cristal Pachuca, Certified Nurse Assistant, B/CS Community Health Center
15 Year Anniversary
Elizabeth Nash, Dental Clerk, B/CS Dental Clinic
Jerlene Manson,Teacher Assistant, Head Start Brenham
Eric Hertenberger, Driver, Food Services
Veena Anand, Physician, B/CS Community Health Center
Jacquelyn Young, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor,WIC
Judy Greer, RN, Assoc. Admin. of Performance Improvement, Health Services
10 Year Anniversary
Katrina Williams,Teacher, Early Head Start
Derek Gentry, Risk Reduction Specialist, HIV Prevention
Nancy Sifuentes, Registrar, B/CS Community Health Center
Kristin Allen,Teacher, Head Start Neal
Olusegun Alonge, DDS, Dental Director, B/CS Dental Clinic
Sherry Thane,Teacher Assistant, Head Start Navasota
Rosario Beckmann, Receptionist, B/CS Community Health Center
Vishal Kinra, Program Development Administrator, Administration
Tammy Campos, RDA, Dental Assistant, Hearne Dental Clinic
"Your attitude is either your best friend or your worst enemy, your
greatest asset or your greatest liability." John C. Maxwell
1410 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
77840
979.764.3283
In the Bed, Bath and Be
yond Shopping Center
Team BVCAA…please plan to dine-in, carry-out or have
food delivered from the Double Dave’s on Texas Avenue
on Thursday, July 15 from 11 AM – 10 PM .
Proceeds from the sales at the Double Dave’s
on Texas Avenue on Thursday, July 15, 2010,
will be donated to WIC.
August is World Breastfeeding Month
OTHER RECENT PROJECTS FOR BUILDING TRADES
Recently JOBS Services has completed 3 remodeling projects
for individual homeowners in the Brazos Valley. Due to our
paid on the job training program for Building/Construction
Trades, we recently successfully completed:
-A new dimensional shingle roof was installed for a low income
homeowner, after the old roofing materials were removed and
hauled off.
-An existing home with the need for replacement of exterior
siding and trim, due to age and wood rot, project was completed, The exterior of the home and the carport were also
painted. The homeowner was so excited about the work, she
also hired JOBS to have her landscaping cleaned up and
solar screens installed.
-A duplex an individual investor had recently purchased was
cleaned inside and a “move in punch list” completed so it
would be totally ready for new renters, and the interior
millwork and sheetrock was repaired at the owner’s request.
The exterior of the home was also painted. The Landscaping
team was hired to clean up the landscaping and to make
repairs to the sprinkler system.
BUILDING TRADES
JOBS is pleased to announce the Award of a Construction Remodeling Contract with the City of Bryan, Community Development
Services Department. This Contract Award is for the remodeling of
one single family residence in the Bryan City Limits. A building
permit for this remodeling project was issued this week.
During the remodeling of this home, lead paint will be safely
removed, followed by interior remodeling including (but not
limited to) new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, new
insulation, sheetrock, new cabinets and counter-tops, and interior
painting and refinished floors. For the exterior of the home, new
siding, new windows, and new doors will be installed. The exterior
will also be painted. A concrete driveway will be installed. To
make the house more functional, the floor plan will also be modified for the homeowner’s needs. Goals of this remodeling project
inc lude bringing the hom e up to current building code requirements and providing quality products so the home can be energy
efficient for the homeowner. The CHDO (Community Housing
Development Organization) program provides the opportunity for
Federal Government funds to be awarded to local community
governments to form partnerships with local non-profit agencies to
improve the quality of life through home remodeling for deserving
residents at an affordable cost.
JOBS is excited about the opportunity to be a CHDO partner with
the Community Development Services Department of the City of
Bryan and we are looking forward to a continuing relationship in
the future.
LANDSCAPING TEAM
Our landscaping team provides general mowing, weed-eating,
edging, and blowing services. They also can trim trees and
bushes, design and plant new flower beds, pull weeds, and
install or repair lawn sprinkler systems. Our Landscape Team
Leader is a Texas Master Gardener and is qualified to assist
with landscaping designs and needs ranging from commercial
projects to home vegetable gardens. When he is not working
at JOBS Services, he can be found in his own yard tending his
vegetable garden or selling his produce at the Bryan Farmer’s
Market on Saturdays.
JOBS Landscaping Team is presently in the final stages of
completely redesigning and installing a large commercial job
for a local credit union: from new design and installation of
draining pipes to repairs and extensions of the existing
sprinkler system, removal of dead trees and plants to design
and installation of new trees, plants, and flower beds. You may
have noticed this extensive project, as you drive down University Drive in College Station.
JANITORIAL TEAM
Our JOBS Janitorial Team has received rave reviews and
complements from several new commercial customers. We are
excited to have the largest number of JOBS Trainees on our
Janitorial Team. Two of BVCAA, Inc.’s vendors have been
supplying training to our Janitorial Trainees both at our local
offices and in the Temple area. JOBS has all new equipment
which was purchased specifically for our program and state of
the art safety and equipment training is on-going. We appreciate the hard work of the Janitorial Team Members and Leader
in the on-going maintenance of the Agency buildings they
have been assigned. Our Janitorial Team Leader has many
years of commercial cleaning experience at local hospitals,
nursing homes and schools.
G r o w i n g a n d B u i l d i n g a B e t t e r C o m m u n i t y.
James Zavala
completed a little
more than 22
weeks in the
Landscape Training
Program and has
now received a full
time job for ABC
Home and Commercial Services!
Auduzmon Ware
started in the
Building Trades
program in December of 2009. He just
accepted a full
time building
maintenance
position with
Sherwood Nursing
Home!
Brandon Brupbacher,
who joined the
Building Trades
Program in December,
was just hired as the
maintenance person
for the BCS Clinic!
TUITION ASSISTANCE
A V A I L A B L E
F O R
B L I N N
Blinn College and the J.O.B.S. Program
of BVCAA have teamed together to help
students at Blinn College with tuition fees.
Students will be required to complete an
intake/application form. Proof of household income for the last 30 days, proof of
enrollment in Blinn College and a photo
ID of the student will be required.
logon to
www.BVCAA.org
for information &
application
C O L L E G E
S T U D E N T S
Applications will be taken until
August 15th, 2010 for
students enrolled in Blinn College
for Summer/Fall sessions.
Assistance available on first
come, first served basis for
full and part time students
until all funds are distributed.
For additional details contact:
Tracy Shelly
P: 979.595.1199
Email: [email protected]
This tuition assistance is made possible due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Leon County
Community
Health Center
Open House
Thanks to BVCAA Board Members, Robert Autery, Carmen Deloach, Mike
Flores and Gloria McCarty for attending the Leon County Community
Health Center Open House on Thursday, June 17 . Congratulations to the
LCCHC Staff for creating such a great clinic! We also want to welcome Dr.
Ronald Cole to the BVCAA family! The clinic is now offering prenatal
services! Tell your friends and family in the Leon County area to give the
clinic a call and get registered to be seen as a patient (903) 536-3687.
A WIC Sequel
The team at WIC was filmed a second time for a series of training videos produced
by Texas WIC! What an honor it is for our WIC family members to be included in this
filming! Congratulations on a job well done!
Outstanding Individual
Volunteer Service Award
The Texas Council of Community MHMR Center, Inc. recognized our own
Karen Garber as the recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Individual Volunteer
Service Award. Below is the information they shared with all those in
attendance at their Annual Conference this past June.
Women’s Health Day
“Karen M. Garber is ahead of her time in the innovative ways she
delivers information about the awareness and reality of mental
illness.
Karen became a volunteer locally with NAMI/Brazos Valley in
2007, and with Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of the
Brazos Valley in 2009. Through her tireless dedication, commitment, passion and leadership efforts, she became the greatest
advocate of mental illness in the Brazos Valley. It is not uncommon to find Karen spending endless hours conducting educational programs for our consumers and family members.
In addition to faithfully and consistently continuing to offer the
“Family to Family” educational classes, Karen also facilitates
local support groups. She not only serves as President of the
local NAMI/Brazos Valley affiliate, she has proven to be a vital
influence in developing the NAMI affiliate of Brenham, Texas. In
this capacity, she has been instrumental in bringing greater
awareness of mental health issues to the community. She
believes that education is an essential part of understanding and
coping with mental illness.
“Leadership is practice; not so much in words, as in attitude and
in actions.” (Harold Green)
The above quote exemplifies the leadership qualities of Karen
Garber. Volunteer Coordinator, Janie Velasquez adds, “Karen is
like the Energizer Bunny that keeps going and going with that
great smile on her face. She truly has been an inspiration to all
of the NAMI/Brazos Valley members and consumers of the
agency.”
Women’s Health Day was celebrated at
the North Bryan Community Center on
Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Thanks to CHC, Health Education and
WIC staff for making it a great day for
several local women. It was fun and
educational! Classes in English and
Spanish covered topics including
exercise, birth control, cooking, stress
management, domestic violence and
breast-feeding.
We also want to give special thanks to
our sponsors for making the day of
several women who won fantastic door
prizes!
Through the support of her family, friends and coworkers alike,
Karen’s spirit of giving graciously touches the lives of those in
need. She is a blessing to both MHMR of the Brazos Valley and
its extended community.”
Head Start Happenings
West Bryan Head Start had their “Way Out West” theme week. Thank you Mr. Marshall Hopkins for showing your
horse and impacting lives at West Bryan Head Start.
healthy habits
"There is no defeat
except in no longer
trying."
Elbert Hubbard
The Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M is currently conducting a variety
of studies dedicated to evaluating the interaction between exercise and nutrition on
health, disease and human performance. If you are looking to get in shape or test
your stamina, one of these studies might be for you!
Several of the studies do require testing during standard working hours. Please consult your
supervisor regarding using annual/sick leave before signing up for any of the studies.
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Researchers in the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory at
Texas A&M University are recruiting women, ages 18-45
years (can turn 46 during the study), not currently on a
vigorous exercise program, and have not taken any
nutritional supplements that affect metabolism and
2
Researchers in the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory at
Texas A&M University are recruiting 90 women between
the ages of 18 and 45 to participate in a weight loss
program. Participants will be randomized into one of
three intervention groups involving varying exercise and
weight in the last three months (i.e. weight loss supple-
nutrition requirements for 16 weeks. Eligible participants
ments, etc.) for a 6 month study. The participants will be
will receive $175 for completing the study.
compensated $200 for successful completion of the study.
The study involves exercise at the ESNL Lab on the
For more information call:
campus of Texas A&M, nutrition plan and Curves
Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory (ESNL)
supplements.
979- 458-1743
For more information, contact Julie Culbertson, MS at
979-458-1743 or [email protected]
3
The Applied Exercise Science Laboratory of the
Department of Health and Kinesiology in the College
of Education and Human Development is now
recruiting healthy men and women ages 20-70 to
study the effects of Alter-G treadmill training.
4
Researchers in the Exercise & Sport Nutrition
Laboratory at Texas A&M University anticipate a
study with post-menopausal women as early as
August 2010.
Stay tuned for more information or contact Mike
Participants will receive:
Byrd, M.S.Ed., M.B.A., LPTA
-Cardiac health assessment, including V02 max testing
[email protected]
-Dietary and body fat analysis
(979) 458-1484
-12 weeks of supervised exercise training with
exercise scientists.
For more information and registration, contact Dustin
Joubert:
[email protected]
972-345-0259
From left : Michelle
Mardock (Study
Coordinator); Brandi Mathis
(Study Participant), BVCAA
/Project Unity Partnership
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As a reminder, due to healthcare cost increases, this year there are some plan changes. For instance, our $250 per individual annual
deductible is increasing to $500; our $500 per family deductible is increasing to $1,000; and our $15 co-pay to see an in-network doctor is
increasing to $20. Employees will still receive this insurance at no charge, but dependents’ premiums are increasing. Employee plus children
monthly premium is increasing from $300 to $400; employee plus spouse monthly premium is increasing from $300 to $400; and employee
plus family monthly premium is increasing from $400 to $500. These increases will show on your July 1, 2010 paycheck.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
BVCAA provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to full-time employees and anyone in their households. An EAP provides
counseling services, as well as other services, at no charge. In addition, all services are confidential. This program is provided through
Horizon Health and they may be reached 24-hours a day at 877-851-1631, or online at www.horizoneap.com, login ID is standard6, and
password is eap4u6. The phone lines are manned by master’s level Member Advocates who are well qualified to assist employees with
any issues they may have. Employees and members of their households qualify for up to six free counseling visits with a counselor in
their area, per year, per incident. Other issues the EAP may assist with include financial counseling, legal concerns, childcare,
eldercare, alcohol and drug abuse, relationship issues, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and identity theft.
Please call HR at 979-846-1100 with any questions.
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DATES TO
WIC Day @ Double Dave’s
July 15, 2010
Thursday
Charity Luau
July 23, 2010
Friday
World Breast Feeding Celebration
August 6, 2010
Friday
Labor Day (Holiday)
September 6, 2010
Monday
Thanksgiving (Holiday)
November 25-26, 2010
Thursday & Friday
Christmas (Holiday)
December 23-24, 2010
Thursday & Friday
Do you have information you would like to share? A new baby, marriage, personal accomplishment of either you,
a family member or coworker? Contact Candice Woodard at (979) 846-1100 or by email, [email protected].