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AMERICAN CHILDREN’S HOME March 2015 / Vol. 37 No. 1 NEWSLETTER Christmas at the Home 2014 What’s Inside 1 Christmas at the Home 2014 . . . . . . Cover President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . Inside Cover Special Friends Changing Lives . . . . . . . . 3 Creating Memories Community Helping Community . . . . . . . 4 Foster Care Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Exciting Things are Happening . . . . . . . . 5 at ACH Honor Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Ways to Give . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Memorial Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 17th Annual Show-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Annual Report to Stakeholders . . . . . . . 10 2 3 Needs List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting Involved . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover 7a 336.357.7126 / www.ach-nc.org 4 5 6 7b 1 - Holiday Kick-off by American Legion. 2 - Raymonds Auction House. 3 - Let’s Talk Cars. 4 - PHA. 5 - No Shame Band. 6 - Lexington Kiwanis Club. 7a,7b,7c - La-Z-Boy. 7c More Christmas Highlights Page 3 American Children’s Home >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Letter from the President: I believe that it is important for all humans to have a purpose in life. Like other humans, I sometimes struggle to keep focus on the purpose for my trip around the sun. Every now and then I am reminded by a gift from above that arrives in the form of perfect clarity. This type of awakening may also have happened to you on occasion. If so, you know that suddenly everything becomes so clear that you never forget where you were when it happened and in its significance defines or underscores your very purpose for being. Recently, I was part of such a moment. The children had been invited to the corporate office of La-Z-Boy furniture for a Christmas party. La-Z-Boy has been a wonderful partner for our agency and they always go “above and beyond” to make Christmas special for each of our residents. I always get nervous on this day because I want to make sure our children appreciate how special it is, that they remember to use their manners and all the other concerns that go with trying to parent a group of children who are not your own. Feeling a little stressed on the inside, but smiling on the outside, I stood in the center of the room in a futile attempt to interject some order into the proceedings. I was trying to accomplish this feat while surrounded by the chaos of thirty children ripping into gifts that had earlier lined the walls. Sometime during this carnage I noticed Craig Burris, our Director of Financial Development, standing beside me. He leaned in and whispered to me that he had just heard one of our residents say that he had never gotten a pair of shoes that came in a box. We simultaneously imagined that young man’s past experiences and for a short time just couldn’t make eye contact with the other. That simple statement also caused both of us to shuffle through decades in our minds and re-realize how blessed a life we had been given. All of the stress went out of my mind and all I wanted to do was share this story with everyone who had taken time or given money to make this day one that this young man and two not so young men would never forget. I have to believe that one day this young man is going to make sure that the children in his care get a pair of shoes that come wrapped in a box. So, if you contributed in any way to help us make Christmas special please know that your efforts, great or small, had the same kind of effect and you should feel good that part of your purpose is devoted to giving back. Russ Gobble, Ed.D President/ CEO March 2015 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Special Friends Changing Lives Creating Memories That’s what our volunteers do! Christmas Story and Crafts by SWGWC No Shame Band Christmas Concert – Gift Presentation New Friends Raymonds Auction House Always Special Lexington Kiwanis Club and “Santa” Returning Friends PHA Cold Ride, Warm Hearts - American Legion Christmas Ride La-Z-Boy spreading cheer once again 3 American Children’s Home >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Community Helping Community Second Harvest Food Bank donation of bicycles, toys and filled Christmas stockings Gift tree sponsored by iamj3 displayed by Perfect Blend in Lexington, NC Triad Area Porsche Club of America – Carolina’s Region donated funds from their Oktoberfest event 2nd Annual “Sugarboy’s Birthday Bash” at High Rock Outfitters benefiting American Children’s Home Foster Care Program We continue to work to grow our foster care program. There continues to be a great need for foster families and we receive referrals every day. The greatest need is for sibling groups and children over 5. We continue to recruit prospective families from Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph and Rowan Counties. We 4 offer one-on-one training in the prospective family’s home at their convenience. Our Foster Children’s Clothing Closet continues to accept donations including clothing, cribs, high chairs and diapers. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please contact Julie Evans at 336-357-7126. March 2015 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Exciting things are happening at ACH Because of a generous donation from a past alumni of American Children’s Home, renovation work has begun. Beginning with Pennsylvania West then East with more to follow. Fresh paint and carpet has been added to the Vice President’s House. Remodeling efforts in the President’s House are still under way. Ready, Set, Go! Starting Fresh! Shaping up! Stay tuned…more to come! 5 American Children’s Home >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Honor Gifts October 1, 2014 — January 31, 2015 Lisa and Doug Addis Steve and Kathy Berrier Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adkins Teen and Tim Timberlake Irvin and Betty Albert Edna Lanier Bobby Alcon Patty Bodenheimer Mr. Tom Alkire Carolina Drawers, Inc. Connor and Trevor Allen Greg and Christy Allen Kit and Kaye Allen Lillian K. Hyatt Pam and Wayne Alley Jerline Bender Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Allgood Ms. Carolyn Transou All Homekids Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ward All Members of Towing & Recovery Professionals of NC Rodney Clark All the Children at ACH Rachel Hoffenberg Barbara Allred Rodney Clark Christopher Allred Robert and Ramona Phelps Tempie Almstead Rodney Clark American Legion Post 290 Members American Legion Post 290 American Woodmark Corporation Carolina Drawers, Inc. Meredith Andrews Steve and Kathy Berrier Rodney Clark Teen and Tim Timberlake Frank and Mirian Austin Glenda F. Hartley Armstrong Cabinet Products Carolina Drawers, Inc. Revs. Jamel and Elizabeth Armstrong Teen and Tim Timberlake Butch Bambary Rodney Clark Billy and Virginia Barnes Rodney Clark Adele and Neil Barrier Rodney Clark Sara Beanblossom Rodney Clark Louis and Jo Doris Beck Edna Lanier Sylvia Beck Dean and Phyllis Leonard David and Sonya Berrier Steve and Kathy Berrier Derek and Michelle Berrier Rodney Clark Wayne and Penny Berrier Justin and Kristin Berrier Steve and Kathy Berrier Kat Berrier ACH Staff Larry and Donna Berrier Steve and Kathy Berrier Mary Berrier Rodney Clark 6 Penny and Wayne Berrier Mary Berrier Steve and Kathy Berrier Stephanie and Scott Berrier Steve and Kathy Berrier Steve and Kathy Berrier Rodney Clark Mary Berrier Wayne and Penny Berrier Doris Biesecker Chancel Choir Paul’s Chapel U.C.C. Steve and Marie Blackenship Rodney Clark Mary Bowers Rodney Clark Vivian Broadway Rodney Clark Denise Brown Steve and Kathy Berrier James and Myra Brown Jim and Debbie Carmichael Jennifer Brown Julie Barker and Kelly Young Mike and Lynn Brown Rodney Clark Lucas and Megan Bruff Charles and Amy Snyder Robert and Leigh Ann Bruff Charles and Amy Snyder Shelley and Tony Bullock Mary Berrier Judy and Wally Butler Steve and Kathy Berrier Mr. and Mrs. Bob Byerly Vinnon & Gloria Williams Norma Byerly Joe and Gail Biesecker Wade, Frances and Wade Jr. Byrd Suzy and Phil Chase Bobby and Angela Cain Craig and Bobbie Burris Pam and Joey Callahan Rodney Clark Bob Callicutt G.W. Smith Lumber Company Norman and Edna Causey John and Carol Gonet Banks Chamberlain James D. Chamberlain Hollis and Lenore Chase Suzy and Phil Chase Children’s Home Residents Linda Seale Julia and J.R. Clark Rodney Clark Rodney Clark Steve and Sherry Jackson Ridge and Rylee Connie Craig and Bobbie Burris Scotty and Mandy Connie Craig and Bobbie Burris Jimmie Conrad Rodney Clark Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cox David and Lisa Burkhart Todd Craver G.W. Smith Lumber Company Bobbie J. Cross MaryAnn C. Farthing Shirley Crotts Vinnon and Gloria Williams Kit Davis Chancel Choir Paul’s Chapel U.C.C. Marti and Larry Davis Rodney Clark Blake and Mary Denny Rodney Clark Betty Devine Steve and Sue Devine Francis Dew Craig and Bobbie Burris Timothy P. Dezego G.W. Smith Lumber Company D & O Builders G.W. Smith Lumber Company Doris Duffey Charles and Jilda Duffey Mr. and Mrs. Cordy Easter Teen and Tim Timberlake Mr. and Mrs. Ken Easter Teen and Tim Timberlake Olen Jr. and Ann Easter Robert and Ramona Phelps Mrs. Parks Easter Teen and Tim Timberlake Gary Elms Julie Barker and Kelly Young Julia England Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Theresa Scott Jake and Steve Ennis Tommy and Dianne Wright Jimmy and Jennie Evans Rodney Clark Dr. and Mrs. Victor Farrah Joe and Gail Biesecker Steve and Teena Faucette Steve and Kathy Berrier F.B. Lee Development Company G.W. Smith Lumber Company Dr. and Mrs. Mark Fedder Teen and Tim Timberlake Jim and Bobbie Ferguson Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Randy and Brenda Forrest Mr. Horace Mast Jim Foster David and Julie Foster Joe and Leigh Foster Rodney Clark Hazel Frady Julia C. England Mr. and Mrs. Jim France Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Melanie and Jim France Edna Lanier Ben and Linda Franklin Steve and Kathy Berrier Dean and Regina Frazier Rodney Clark Lloyd D. Fritts, Jr. G.W. Smith Lumber Company Cathy and Walter Fulp Rodney Clark Mr. and Mrs. John Garner Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. David Le George Sherrill and Rena George Beth Glass Rodney Clark Ronald and Betty Gobble Rodney Clark Russ Gobble Fran McMillan and Jerry Tysinger ACH Staff NC Jr. O.U.A.M. The Gobble Family Beth Gobble Grace B. Sunday School Class Duncan Baptist Church Kathy W. Hardee Lillie Belle Griffin Minnie and Gerald Jones Loretta Groome Bill and Loretta Groome The Groome Family Beth Gobble Steve and Babette Grubbs Pam and Danny Forrest Lauren Hall Ginger Briggs Heather Snider Hardister Dale and Tammy Snider Hardware Imagination Tech Carolina Drawers, Inc. Mark and Patty Harrington Jim and Debbie Carmichael Dennis and Belinda Harris Rodney Clark Steve and Kathy Berrier Carolyn Harrison Rodney Clark Pat Harrison Sunday School Class-Shady Grove UMC Pat Harrison Sunday School ClassShady Grove UMC Craig and Bobbie Burris Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hartzog Betty Gray Herbert Odell Hedrick, Jr. G.W. Smith Lumber Company Jason Hedrick G.W. Smith Lumber Company Jerry and Nancy Hedrick Robert and Ramona Phelps Kathy and Dwight Hedrick Rodney Clark Tim and Lilly Heitman Jeanine Tate Ms. Jean Herndon Doris P. Summers HGH Hardware Supply Carolina Drawers, Inc. David Hickman G.W. Smith Lumber Company Wendy Hill G.W. Smith Lumber Company Kathy Hinkle Perry and Elaine Hinkle Chase Hinson Miles Hinson Walker Hinson Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Hinson Mr. and Mrs. Emery Hollar Eddie and Jennietta Allred Morris and Pat Hollifield Robert and Ramona Phelps Rhonda and Paul Holman Rodney Clark John and Kay Horsfall Rodney Clark Brenda and Nathan Houser Steve and Kathy Berrier Martha Hunt Rodney Clark Integrity Cabinets Carolina Drawers, Inc. Bill and Dorothy Irwin Rodney Clark Steve and Sherry Jackson Rodney Clark Doris Jobe ACH Staff Jerry Johnson Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Mrs. Jerry Johnson Edna Lanier Mrs. Ann Jones (Ann’s Classy Cuts) Betty Gray Nancy Jones Rodney Clark Jim and Dottie Keever Jim and Debbie Carmichael Barry Kinsey Rodney Clark Oscar and Nancy Kirkus Rodney Clark Jane Kolar Frank and Betsy Beck Kitchen Kompact Carolina Drawers, Inc. Kith Companies Carolina Drawers, Inc. Jeanna Kruse Phyllis and Dean Leonard Mrs. Sally Lang Teen and Tim Timberlake Edna Lanier Glenda F. Hartley Robert and Ramona Phelps John and Brenda Garner Max and Libby Lanning Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Robert Laws G.W. Smith Lumber Company La-Z-Boy Carolina Drawers, Inc. Bill and Marilynn Leehr Charles and Amy Snyder Doug and Whitney Leehr Charles and Amy Snyder Raymond Lemley G.W. Smith Lumber Company Barbara and Curtis Leonard Rodney Clark Glenda and Briggs Leonard Glenda F. Hartley John Leonard G.W. Smith Lumber Company Perry and Jeanne Leonard Robert and Ramona Phelps Larry and Nancy Lewallen Rodney Clark Blanche and Dermot Lohr Dr. Jacob A. Lohr Steve and Teresa Lohr Rodney Clark Marc Lamoureaux Construction G.W. Smith Lumber Company Mike and Sherry Marley Joe F. and Doris L. Marley Joyce and Sam Marshall Rodney Clark March 2015 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Faye and Ken Marshburn Carlene Davis Helen Taylor Massey Wes Elingburg Mr. and Mrs. Mack Mast Vinnon and Gloria Williams Bryce and Shirley May Albert B. May Billy and Mollie McGuinn Rodney Clark Lori and Don McMillion Bert and Carol May Harold and Cindy McNeill Joe and Gail Biesecker Mr. and Mrs. John McWhorter Betty Gray Mary McWhorter Betty Gray Darrell and Patsy Michael and Family Gene and Becky Miller Steven Michael G.W. Smith Lumber Company Michael Miller G.W. Smith Lumber Company Cathy Misenhiemer Julie Barker and Kelly Young Doug and Nicole Monroe Rodney Clark Mrs. Roby Morris Judy Loflin My Children and Grandchildren Ms. Elizabeth C. Martin D.R. Myers G.W. Smith Lumber Company Harold and Betty Ruth Myers Philip Rapp Ken and Debbie Nance Rodney Clark Richard and Trudy Nance Rodney Clark Steve Nicholson Martha S. Nicholson Charlie Noe Vinnon and Gloria Williams Victor and Dixie Oliver Paul and Margaret Phipps Our Grandchildren – Colby, Carolina and Catie CA and Judy Hyatt Our Family – Davy, Melissa, Ben and Granddaughter Casey Willie and Becky Lookabill Betty Pardue Crissy Pope Jim and Shelby Orrell Terry and Diane Parsons Rodney Clark Angie and Jimmy Payne Steve and Kathy Berrier Timothy Perrell G.W. Smith Lumber Company Cam and Joey Perry Rodney Clark Robert and Ramona Phelps Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Beryl and Lewie Phillips Steve and Kathy Berrier Jim Phillips Ron and Nancy Seaford Lee and Lynda Phillips Rodney Clark Caroline Plowman Rodney Clark Fred Polmanteer David and Julie Foster Terri Pritchard Vinnon and Gloria Williams Sarah Rackley Andrew Humphries Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ratton Teen and Tim Timberlake Connie Reese Rodney Clark Bill and Shirley Remburg Rodney Clark Robert and Ramona Phelps Charles Riehs Clif and Harrison Kelley Buddy and Louise Rodgers Henry and Pat S. Leonard Helen Rogers Glenda F. Hartley Judy Rogers Rodney Clark Mr. and Mrs. Ron Rogers Vinnon and Gloria Williams Wayne Rogers G.W. Smith Lumber Company Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Roof Charles and Amy Snyder Fred and Carol Ross Steve and Kathy Berrier Ron and Sherry Rowe & Family Rodney Clark Ronald Rowe, Sr. Rodney Clark Steve and Kathy Berrier Todd and Lorraine Rummage Rodney Clark Sandra Scott Ms. Carolyn Transou Ron and Nancy Seaford Jim Phillips Bonnie Shelton Ms. Carolyn Transou Todd Shoaf G.W. Smith Lumber Company James Carlton and Virginia Shoaf Rodney Clark Fran and Darrell Simpson Carlene Davis Dale and Lucy Sink Glenda F. Hartley Robert and Ramona Phelps Albert and Ellen Smith Reid and Leigha Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith Betty Gray David and Barbara Smith Harrison and Margaret Marshall Frank and Barbara Smith Glenda F. Hartley James E. Smith Builders G.W. Smith Lumber Company Danny and Kathy Snider Philip and Kelly Snider Mr. and Mrs. Jack Snyder Charles and Amy Snyder Vickie Starr Rodney Clark Robert and Linda Steelman Rodney Clark Paul and Cindy Stockman Steve and Kathy Berrier Frank and Judy Stoner Rodney Clark Julia and Skip Stoner Mary Berrier Charles and Vanessa Surles Darren, Linda and Molly Clark Todd and Kelly Surratt Rodney Clark Dale and Jane Swing Rodney Clark Dirk Swing G.W. Smith Lumber Company Jeanette Swing Rodney Clark Jeff and Celestial Swing Rodney Clark Mamaw Daisy Swing Rodney Clark Rene’ Swing Construction G.W. Smith Lumber Company Robert Tate Robert and Ramona Phelps Mrs. Francis Taylor Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Sandra Teague Jerold Teague Hans and Sigrid Teich Steve and Kathy Berrier Jay and Billie Terrell Rodney Clark Janie and Lenny Defelice Bob and Kay Timberlake Rodney Clark Tow Times Rodney Clark Alison Transou Ms. Carolyn Transou Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Transou Ms. Carolyn Transou Ikey and Judy Trexler Danny and Pam Forrest Steve and Karen Trogdon Danny and Pam Forrest Rick and Andrea Tulbert Rodney Clark Alice Tysinger Martha S. Nicholson Carroll and Karen Tysinger Rodney Clark Mary Underwood Phyllis and Dean Leonard Sauaht John Wagner Patsy H. Wagner Jerry and Trudy Walker Joe and Gail Biesecker Carlene Davis Steve and Susan Wall Rodney Clark Nancy Washam Rodney Clark Matt and Susan Weis Jim and Debbie Carmichael Mr. and Mrs. Jim Welborn Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Cheryl and John Wicker Steve and Kathy Berrier Maywood and Mary Louise Wilkerson Edna Lanier Joe Williams G.W. Smith Lumber Company Lori Willis Ms. Carolyn Transou Dare Wilson Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Peg Wilson Rodney Clark Steve and Kathy Berrier Byron Winston Rodney Clark Jim Wolfe Milton H. Skipper Byron Wood Rodney Clark Lorre, Chad and Alex Young Glenda F. Hartley Eva Younts Craig and Bobbie Burris Travis Zubke G.W. Smith Lumber Company WAYS TO GIVE Your contributions have provided a safe and loving home and nurturing care to children for over 85 years. Help ensure that ACH is always here to provide a home for those whose own homes are no longer safe nor loving. You can mail us a check. Send it to American Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1288, Lexington, NC 27293-1288. If you wish to make a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one, please let us know whom to notify. You can gift to us highly appreciated stock through your Stock Broker. You may find you avoid high capital gains taxes through this type giving. Many people have paid up life insurance policies which are no longer needed for the initial beneficiary. You can list us as a beneficiary to a life insurance policy. List “American Children’s Home” as a charitable beneficiary. Make a Legacy Gift – Legacy gifts ensure that the American Children’s Home will continue for many years. You don’t need a large estate to make a legacy gift. Many people of normal means are able to designate a portion of their estate for a loved charity. Your Will should name the “American Children’s Home” as the beneficiary. 7 American Children’s Home >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Memorial Gifts October 1, 2014 — January 31, 2015 * Gifts for Capital Campaign Fund Wayne Abernathy Don and Ann Hedrick Ellen P. Allen Mr. Robert E. Allen Jr. Thomas Lionel Alley Annie Alley Mrs. Kathy Ann Williams Alspaugh ReElla Johnson’s Family Elsie Smith Banks Jo Ellen Edwards Mr. and Mrs. LH Barlow Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Taylor Morgan Nancy Barr Betty Barr Mozelle Bean Charlie E. Bean Hoy Beck, Sr. Dean and Phyllis Leonard Sadie Earnhardt Beck Sondra Beck Tony Edward Beck David and Kathy Wright Bobbie Berrier Wayne and Penny Berrier Don Berrier Steve and Kathy Berrier Clatie J. Berrier Wayne and Penny Berrier Natalie and Greg Taylor and Family Edna Medlin Bertino Grayfred Gray Roy Bevan Chuck Berlin Robert R. “Bob” Biesecker Joe and Gail Biesecker Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fritts Durwood Blackman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Gregory Helen T. Blackstone Kenneth W. Blackstone Stanley Bodenheimer Patty Bodenheimer James R. “Bobby” Boyd Doris Boyd Steve Brady Mona and Bill Berrier Jerry Branson John and Carol Gonet William C. Brewer Betty Brewer Ed Brittain Nettie Brittain Frank Brown M. Elizabeth Gee Mr. and Mrs. JF Brown Capt. Cleve and Marianne Loman Joe E. Brown Ron and Nancy Seaford W. Franklin “Frankie” Brown Cassie Z. Thornton Averette and Edith Brumfield Alan and Kelly Brumfield Calvin Bryant R.J. Harris Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burger Anonymous Mr. Tom Burkhart Raymond and Erlene Crotts Betty and Pete Byrd Larry Bethea 8 Mary and Rudy Caldwell Laura and Lloyd Caldwell “Rog” Cameron The Jerry Lanier Family Hubert James Carden Betty C. McCrary Lloyd and Eulis Carlton David and Kathy Wright Karl Anthony “Tony” Carroll ReElla Johnson’s Family Lester Carter Clinton and Shirley Remsburg Roger Dale Chandler Patricia Honeycutt Clifford Chappell Annie H. Chappell Richard and Edith Charles Richard and Gayle Smith Edna and Willie Cherry Laura and Lloyd Cardwell Shelby Chisom Tim and Beverly Berrier Tommy S. Clark, Sr. Rodney Clark William L. Clements Mr. and Mrs. Talmage Clements Franklin Colvin Andrew Humphries Mattie Lee Cooper Jan R. Cooper Edna Childers Costner Jim Costner Robert Johnson Covington Margaret Anne Reid Ms. Kathleen Dent Ms. Betty Coe Elbert T. Davis and Brothers Catherine M. Turner Deceased Members of the Berrier and Jordan Families Mrs. Clatie J. Berrier Gene Duckworth North Carolina State Council Jr. O.U.A.M Rick and Peggy Hakemian Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Black Olen and Carolyn Easter Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Olen Easter Ken Easter Parks Easter Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Ken Easter Joseph and Elise Essick Greg Essick Mr. and Mrs. Millard Ray Everhart Gene and Becky Miller Von “Jack” Everhart, Sr. Barbara Everhart Thomas E. Farrell Rodney Clark Lonnie Ferrell Jim Ferrell Beatrice Flowers Melba Carrick Doris Floyd Buddy and Barbara Young J.K. Friday, Sr. Adelaid F. Talbert Mrs. Zula R. Friday Adelaid F. Talbert Steven Garland Bill and Linda Gillingham Mrs. Geneva Gilchrist Julia C. England Charles D. Gobble Fran McMillan and Jerry Tysinger Laverne Gobble Fran McMillan and Jerry Tysinger James Earl Gold Mike and Lisa Atkins Mildred Goodwin Margaret Floyd W.H. Gower James and Julia Gower Mary Carolina Medlin Gray Grayfred Gray Paul and Bessie Green David Hedgecock Norma Greene Walter B. Greene Clatie J. Berrier Don Greer Clinton and Shirley Remsburg Judy Greer Page and Peggy Harrison Grace Greer Doris Frye John Greer Judy Greer Page and Peggy Harrison David and Kathy Wright Zeno and Treva Greer David and Kathy Wright Norma Griffith Helen R. Harmon Helen Spillers Dr. and Mrs. James T. Welborn Mary Ella Rothrock Hackett William “Bill” Hackett Thad K. Hartley Glenda F. Hartley Hilda Shoaf Marshall and Ruth Hedgecock Nancy Hedgecock David Hedgecock Coy L. Hedrick, Sr. Patricia E. Hedrick Frank Beechman Hendrix Ralph Taylor Hendrix Gail Albert Bobbie Causey Hill Pamela Hill Harry Hill Tim and Beverly Berrier *Jane Hill Curtis Hill Hunter Andrew Hinson Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Hinson Elmer and Edna Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Holmes Jimmy Sparks Honeycutt Patricia Honeycutt Glenn Hoover Tullia Hoover Worth Hopkins David B. Sterling Thurman Huggins Joan R. Huggins-Pfaff Robert Hunt Cynthia Hunt Wesley Inman Jacqueline Inman John, Mary, and Miller Jacobs Children Eva Jane Jacobs Paul Jarvis Rodney Clark Donald R. Jenkins Hiram V. Jenkins Nelson P. Jenkins Hiram V. Jenkins Claude R. Johnson, Jr. Claude R. Johnson III Clayton Jones David and Elizabeth Inabinett J.D. Jones Tempie J. Jones Steve Jordan R.J. Harris Al S. Kapp Rodney Clark Jim Kearns Alma Smith David and Kathy Wright Calvin and Loretta Evans Jacob Brent Kennedy Mickie Gable Donald T. Kepley Rodney Clark Jim Kimbrell Opal Kimbrell James and Lucille Kirk Danny and Pam Forrest Helen Kirkus Rodney Clark Ardell Lanier Ann and Olen Easter, Jr. Glenda F. Hartley Wayne and Penny Berrier John and Brenda Garner Cynthia Myers Lanier Mrs. Kathryn Frye Glenna Sharpe Lanier Ralph Lanier Janice and Pete Lea Ed and Phoebe Swing Charles Roger Leonard Harold and Evelyn Mann David and Perry Leonard Harold and Evelyn Mann Ruby Leonard Clinton and Shirley Remsburg Wayne and Penny Berrier Fred L. Lohr Rodney Clark R. Bruce Lohr Rodney Clark Janet Loman Capt. Cleve and Marianne Loman Loved ones who have passed from Markham Family Sarah Markham Ferris Dan Lopp Ron and Nancy Seaford Leonard Lopp Harold and Evelyn Mann Bobby Lovill Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Gregory Miles Mabe, Jr. Phyllis Mabe Arlie Reid “Bill” Mann Harold and Evelyn Mann Bill, Rita & Billie Jean Mann Harold and Evelyn Mann Spurgeon and Emma Mann Harold and Evelyn Mann Clinton Marquardt Carole Marquardt Doug and Edna Mashburn Mike and Jan Craven Tim and Joyce Poston Estelle and Leroy Matthews Deborah Matthews Johnny Matthews Ms. Ann Matthews Bill and Ethel McPherson Maurice Musgrave Bill Medford, Jr. Rodney Clark Carlton B. Medlin, Jr. Joseph F. Medlin Ralph T. Medlin Vera P. Medlin Grayfred Gray Frank Lynn Michael Cynthia E. Lisk Trey Michaud Chris R. Jones Tres Middleton John and Carol Middleton Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Miller Gene and Becky Miller Ruth Miller Mr. William Miller Doris Frye Maxine Mills John and Carol Gonet Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Mitcham Betty Mitcham Margaret Moore Bob Moore Oliver Moore Jean Moore Theda Rae Powers Moore Nadine L. Miner Jasper Morgan Joe and Frances Lax Helen Morrison Budd and Jeannette Montgomery Roger and Tamara Garrison Sondra M. Conrad Robert and Linda Lopp Lexington Council #21 Jr. O.U.A.M. Scotland Neck Council #530 Jr. O.U.A.M. Blair Mulvaney Richard and Theresa Sink C. Kenneth Munday Rodney Clark Geneva L. Musgrave Don and Ann Bishop Millie Musgrave Tony and Belinda McPherson Don and Ann Bishop My Deceased Family Members Audrey H. Winebarger Jessie G. Myers Penelope Davis Mrs. Kathryn Frye Betty and J.B. Lopp Martha and Robert Adams and Family William Bruce Myers Art and Jane Slater Joseph and Linda Mangino March 2015 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Andy and Jill Leonard and Family Cynthia A. Hardison Kyle and Erin Holmquist Crystal and Shane Stremming Carole Evans and Dave Kinnamont Pam and David Coble Susan and Pete O’Hare Anat and Ohad Shvueli Mary Nemecek Paula and Simon King Andy and Jerilyn Small Evelyn Neal Alan and Kelly Brumfield Ann L. Nelson Bobby Nelson Naomi Owen David and Kathy Wright Ashley Parks Clatie J. Berrier Dr. Jerry D. Paschal Patricia Paschal Seager and Hazel Payne Tom and Mary Payne Rocco D. Petruzzelli Teresa and Donna Petruzzelli Judy Kimbrell Phillips Opal Kimbrell Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Poston Tim and Joyce Poston Carrie Rader Prince David B. Rader Bobbi Jean Pruitt Richard and Marilynne Bishop Mr. and Mrs. John F. Raker, Sr. Carroll and Carolyn Spivey Grady and Vernell Rhodes Fred and Norman Honeycutt Virgil Rickard Marilyn Hall Libby and Edwin Rohrbaugh Doris Frye Rodney Rouse Bloundenia Rouse Jack and Gladys Rowe Judy Greer Gaither Shoaf Janette M. Shoaf Telo Shoaf Hilda Shoaf Clarence and Juanita Sink Tom and Mary Payne Robert Bruce Smith, Jr. Joe and Frances Lax Julee and Calvin Cunningham Woodrow E. Smith Mrs. Grace Smith Rebecca E. Snider Rodney Clark Charlotte Sockriter Mr. and Mrs. Richard White Max and Betty Koontz Sowers Mildred and Edward Hill Catherine Stanley John and Pam Meredith Elsie Starr Rodney Clark Jay L. Stoudemike Peggy Gemayel Allen Van Der Stuyf Donna Hogan Jeffrey Bryan Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. RL Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Taylor Alice Thomason Dalton and Marie Marsh Harry Rudolph Thompson, Sr. Frank Atkinson Joey Tucker Jeff, Rhonda and Ally McLean Martha Holmes Doug Lytle Martha Eubanks Billy Cathell Tussey Raymond and Erlene Crotts Craig Varner Page and Peggy Harrison Donald Ray Walser, Sr. Friends at Sims Auto Ted and Runella Walser Hayes Charles Ward Lorene Ward Billy and Susan Koontz Ricky Ward Lorene Ward Billy and Susan Koontz Rev. A.B. Weaver Rodney Clark Tina and Jake Weaver Jim Weaver Alton T. Wheeler Mary N. Wheeler Eddie J. Wilkins Joan C. Wilkins Burdett and Gerald Williams Gary and Agnes Dailey Gerald and Virginia Williams Tamara Hill Lucille Williams Jim Weaver Lloyd H. Wolfe Eleanor Wolfe Charles and Dorothy Wolff Cynthia W. Smith Robert and Betty Wood Ray and Debbie Bullock Garl Woodle C. Joe Tysinger Barbara Lovill Woodruff Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Gregory Eric Wrenn John and Carol Gonet Joe and Mildred Wright Judy Greer Catherine Skipper York Rodney Clark Nancy, Bonnie and Jerry York Redgie York John E. Young Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Gregory 9 American Children’s Home >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> American Children’s Home PQI Committee Annual Report to Stakeholders Members: Russ Gobble, President; Doris Jobe, Vice-President of Clinical Services; Kat Berrier, Vice President of Business Affairs; Torona Jones, Supervisor; Toney Workman, Supervisor; Gail Evers, Social Worker; Tiki Owens, Social Worker ; Julie Evans, Social Worker; Missy Mickel, Director of Evan Daycare; Craig Burris, Director of Financial Development; Mandy Connie, Assistant Director of Financial Development; Kim Hodgson, Director of Food Service; Edna Pierce, Director of Human Resources; Betty Pardue, Health and Safety Chairperson; Odell Freedle, Plant Manager; Lynn Staley, ACH Board Member; Ken Easter, ACH Board Member; Karrie Sink, Davidson County Schools Liaison; and Scott Sharpe, Lexington Community Church. “The purpose of the Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) Plan of the American Children’s Home (ACH) is to systematically evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of services provided; determine if services meet expectations about quality and outcomes; correct or ameliorate deficiencies identified through its PQI process and report its findings to staff and stakeholders.” Further, minutes of quarterly PQI meetings are shared with all staff members and board of directors, mailed to all members of the committee and are available in the office for any stakeholder to read or copy as they might wish. One of the PQI goals is to evaluate the effectiveness of our services by using the analysis of nine surveys and to take action if needed. A benchmark of satisfaction for each of the surveys had been established. These surveys are Youth, Daycare Staff, ACH Staff, Department of Social Services, ACH Family, Daycare Family, ACH Stakeholders, Daycare Stakeholders and School Surveys. The benchmarks for the following surveys were not met in 2014: 1) Youth Survey – Corrective Action 127 was created and included increasing the benchmark to 75% and monitoring the residents when they complete the survey to determine if they need assistance. 2) ACH Staff Survey - Corrective Action 128 was created and included repeating the survey in January 2015 to determine the validity of the analysis. 3) The analysis of the DSS Survey did not meet the benchmark in some areas. No corrective action was needed because the satisfaction level in all areas showed tremendous improvement. It was decided to continue with action already in place. A corrective action was also created to track the length of time it takes for residents to begin school after their arrival at ACH. The benchmark of 95% of our residents being enrolled in school within two weeks after their arrival was established. ACH Social Workers and our School Liaison have worked diligently and improvement has occurred. Medication Administration is closely monitored by an 10 ACH Supervisor. The benchmark for medication is 97% in compliance. At the end of the 2014 year, we were at 95% compliance with only one infraction. Medications continue to be tracked daily to correct errors immediately. A “New Hire Safety Checklist” was added to the PQI Plan Schedule as a quarterly report to ensure that all background information and testing is complete before the hire date. We have 14 children in eleven foster care homes. The Foster Care Social Workers have twenty additional homes in the process of being licensed. The Health and Safety Committee works closely with Maintenance to see that all inspections, maintenance requests and preventative maintenance are done on time to ensure that our residents, daycare children and staff have a healthy and safe environment. The Director of Financial Development aided by Assistant Director of Financial Development coordinated activities for our residents, organized fund raising events and diversified our funding streams by researching and applying for grant opportunities. The Vice-President of Business continually monitors our property and liability insurance program, benefit package, telecommunication and technology systems. The census is continually tracked and the yearly average number of residents per day is 32. This is 71.8% occupancy. Providing the best possible care for the children enrolled is the goal of Evans Daycare. The average number of children enrolled is 56. This is 98% occupancy. The Director of Food Service has created a new nutrition program consisting of new menus and recipes certified by a registered dietician to meet USDA guidelines per our licensing agreement. Our training plan exceeds the requirement of 24 hours of training as mandated by the Council on Accreditation and our licensing agreement. March 2015 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Needs List Recreational Equipment Art & Craft Supplies Sketch pads Colored pencils Scrapbooking, yarn Crochet & knitting needles Scrap material & thread Basketballs, footballs & soccer balls Board games & Puzzles Personal Shampoo & Conditioner Combs & brushes Toothpaste & toothbrushes Deodorant Kleenex Cocoa Butter Lotion Chapstick/Lip balm Feminine products Hair Products (Super Gro, Motions, Olive Oil) Shave Gel Disposable Razors Cottages Bed Pillows (new) Twin Comforters (new) Twin Sheet Sets (new) Towels & washcloths (new) Dish towels & cloths Laundry baskets Baking Pans Pots & pans Dishes Drinking Glassware Cleaning supplies (non-aerosol only) School Supplies USB Flash Drives Washable markers 3x5 notecards Construction Paper Sharpies Adult Size Back Packs Sheet Protectors Dividers 3-Ring Binders Birthdays February –––––––––––––––––––– Savannah – 02/22/97 March ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Monique – 03/03/98 Taylor – 03/20/98 Jacquez – 03/26/98 April ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Emily – 04/01/98 David – 04/23/98 Jocelyn – 04/26/00 May –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kani – 05/12/99 Thelma – 05/21/97 Braejon – 05/25/98 SPOTLIGHT From time to time, our resident kids at American Children’s Home, do things that are fantastic and continue to make us proud! For yet another Resident Spotlight article, I would like to introduce you to Savannah Holshouser, our 2.83 GPA graduating senior at Central Davidson High School. Savannah is no exception to the spotlight rule! Recently, she came to the office and shared the news of her senior project – a group of select area students were chosen to participate in the construction of another Habitat House. Upon one of our days of visiting the site, we discovered a group of 11 students along with an instructor, each assigned their own particular job, working diligently to finish their task for that day. Savannah was “pulling wires” – assigned to the electrical duty of “roughing in” the conduit wiring. As we admired her laboring, Savannah made a point in explaining precisely what her job of the day entailed and to say the least, I was very impressed. Upon graduation, Savannah’s immediate plan is to continue her education by enrolling at Davidson County Community College. There she intends to work on her Associates Degree in Art. We wish her only the best in fulfilling her dream - there is no doubt that she will find only success in her journey in life. God’s speed Savannah! Our Privacy Statement Our Privacy Statement: American Children's Home respects your privacy and works to protect it. We do not sell, rent, give away or in any other way share any information about our donors or supporters. We value our donors and do everything possible to keep your information safe and secure. A copy of our license to solicit charitable contributions as a charitable organization and financial information may be obtained from the Department of the Secretary of State. Charitable Solicitation Licensing Section, by calling 1-888-830-4989. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State. 11 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 3307 CHARLOTTE, NC American Children’s HOME NEWS P.O. Box 1288 Lexington, NC 27293-1288 www.ach-nc.org Providing nurturing care for over 85 years Getting Involved • • • • • • Plan an Activity for our Children Sponsor tickets for an Event Tour our Campus Organize a work day for your group Host a Donation Drive Become a volunteer Upcoming Events Friends of the Home Clean-up Saturday March 28th 17th Annual Show-Off Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show May 16th ACH Homecoming August 6th – 9th The American Tour Bike Ride August 15th Easter/Sailer Golf Tournament August 15th 7th Annual “Mountains to Coast” Ride September 26th – October 3rd For more information contact Craig Burris at 336-357-7126 Founded by Junior Order United American Mechanics in 1928
