Quantum’s Leap Into A Strong 2011
Nearly seven months after taking an
introductory tour of CCDS and
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Quantum, Bobby Schorr was hired
as the agency’s first Business
2 Staying Informed
Development Manager.
2 Making a Difference
Tasked with bringing in new work to
2 United Way Story Quantum’s businesses, Shorr sees
3 Effingham Placements this as a golden opportunity to
3 Women’s Show showcase the strengths of Quantum
(quality, commitment, and its local
4 CCDS Press Coverage
roots) and build upon past success
4 Parents Meeting on the way to exponential growth.
5 Miller Retires
While Schorr will ultimately spend
5 Richard’s Facelift most of his time in the community,
6 Board Member Spotlight he is taking advantage of his first few weeks by rotating through all of the businesses to get a clear
6 Employees of the Month
sense of all the work that Quantum does. Similarly, he will eventually tour area facilities,
participate in networking events, and get involved in business leadership groups in hopes of
7 New Staff
assessing the community’s needs. Quantum will then see what it can do to best meet those needs.
7 Workers of the Month
Schorr’s previous employment with the
7 Birthday News Looking Forward Chamber of Commerce may also help
7 CCDS Holidays
get his foot in the door. He comes with
“We’re really anticipating a lot of
new growth this year,” shared Vice contacts in the business community and
8 Donation Opportunity
President of Operations for Quan‐ is used to working with manufacturers
tum, Inc., Wanda Bohnstedt. “We and industrial types of businesses. He
have never had a full‐time person has a wealth of experience.
dedicated to developing businesses
for Quantum. We look forward to Will Chatham be the only focus? No.
working with Bobby!” Effingham and Bryan are also on
Stay Connected Bohnstedt believes the potential for growth is huge. Expand‐ Schorr’s radar as recent growth in both
Follow us and get the latest news! ing services is one sure option, and another is looking inwardly areas could surely benefit from
to see what tweaking can be done to improve current services.
FACEBOOK:
Quantum’s services. Plans are for
www.facebook.com/CCDS.Quantum “For Quantum Catering,” she explained, “customers will soon Schorr to meet with the Economic
TWITTER: see more healthy options for boxed lunches and meals.” Development Authorities in these local
http://twitter.com/CCDSSav Quantum Catering hopes to expand its customer base by add‐
BLOG: ing salads, maybe baking its own bread, and even growing its counties and work together over time.
http://ccds‐quantum.blogspot.com own vegetables and herbs.
YOU TUBE: CCDS and Quantum welcome aboard
www.youtube.ccdsquantum Don’t worry, the dessert lovers won’t be left out. Currently, Bobby Schorr and look forward to his
taste‐testing is being conducted in attempt to pick the best impact on Quantum in 2011 and
new cookie recipe. It’s tough work, but somebody has to do it!
beyond.
Page 2 THE CCDS CONNECTION
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Who’s My Legislator?
Are You Staying Informed? Knowing who represents you in Atlanta and
Georgia’s Legislative Session should be at its halfway mark about now. Has anything in Washington is important. Fortunately, the
Georgia General Assembly site provides a
happened that you should be aware of? Is there anything that we need to have a
quick way for you to know for sure.
heart‐to‐heart with our legislator about? If you’re not sure, here are a number of
Simply go to the website below and click on
ways to stay informed.
“Find Your Legislator.”
The website www.unlockthewaitinglists.com is a great site to keep up with what’s
www.legis.ga.gov
happening in the session with regard to people with disabilities. Sponsored by
Atlanta‐based All About Developmental Disabilities, the site gives current news, tips If you contact him or her, please remember to
be courteous, clear and brief in getting your
on contacting legislators, responses from legislators, and what points to share with point across. Share your story!
your legislator. During the legislative session, this site is an invaluable resource
because it stays remarkably current.
Did You Know?
Another site is www.gcdd.org which belongs to the Georgia Council on
Developmental Disabilities. You can read an online version of Moving Forward, the There are approximately 700 people with
weekly guide of legislation that may impact developmental disabilities. developmental disabilities living in the state
hospitals.
Georgia has not had a great year for revenue once again, so the funds the State has
will be spread more thinly. Stay informed and stand up for yourself. Don’t miss out There are 17,000 people with developmen‐
on an opportunity to share your concerns with people who can make a difference. tal disabilities living with caregivers over the
age of 64.
There are 190,000 individuals living with a
disability who require some assistance from
FUNDRAISING AMBASSADOR REPORT a family member or caregiver every day, at
You Are Making a Difference great sacrifice to the economic well‐being of
that family and individual.
A new year is upon us and we look BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS There are 5700 people on the waiting list for
forward to a bright future! NOW or COMP waivers. This number is un‐
If you would like to make a gift to the derestimated.
The first two months of 2011 continued Annual Fund Campaign, you may do so
to see steady giving from our donors and When people have support, they can work,
online at www.ccds‐sav.org or contact us
we surely appreciate so many of you take care of families, participate in their
at (912) 644‐7500.
thinking about us for those last communities and contribute.
charitable contributions for 2010. Remember that a gift to CCDS is a
When you support CCDS, you are wonderful way to honor friends, family, SOURCE: Unlockthewaitinglists.com
opening the door of opportunity to staff and board members!
someone who might otherwise never
have a chance at employment, training,
and necessary services to make them as UNITED WAY ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Lauren To Be Interviewed
independent as they dream they can be.
Know that your continued support is
sincerely appreciated. Know that it does
make a difference! Thank you! After receiving money last year to purchase a new van to add to the fleet, United
Way followed up and wanted to know what kind of impact it had on our people.
Respectfully,
Enter Lauren Bukowski. The new worker in Quantum Packaging Assembly was
directly impacted and her story was shared. Imagine our surprise when United
Way staff wanted to schedule an interview with Lauren and her mom!
Earl Etheridge, Ambassador The success story is scheduled to be recorded in print or on the web in March.
VOLUME 21, ISSUE 1 Page 3
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Placements Increase as Effingham Opens Its Doors
With four new placements and a few on the near
horizon, community employment placements in Ef‐
fingham are taking off with gusto.
A goal of 15‐20 placements by the end
of 2011 keeps Job Developer Mandy
Brown focused in her home county.
“We’re getting our name out in Ef‐
fingham and people are pleased we
are here,” Brown commented.
The last few months have been filled with presen‐
tations to families, students, and teachers; participa‐
tion in the United Way kick‐off; and countless busi‐
ness contacts. “Many of the hires are in small, local
businesses,” Brown added, praising the community
for its generous spirit.
While many of the placements have been in Rincon,
Brown is all over the county meeting with business
owners and sharing the benefits of the program.
“There is developmental growth here,” Brown grins Above: Whitley has made Arby’s in Rincon her new home! She loves her supervi‐
proudly. “Effingham is the place of opportunity!” sors and coworkers and looks forward to going to work each day.
DAY HABILITATION
Women’s Show It’s a Go!
Every year, the ladies of Day Habilitation journey to the Interna‐
tional Trade Center for the Women’s Show and spend the day
getting pampered, having fun, and soaking up cool new offer‐
ings from vendors.
This year was no exception and the individuals participating had
a great time. Staff members paired up with the Day Hab ladies
and conquered the maze of fun and glamour. Donna and Corl‐
iss paired up to do a video exercise program while Marie opted
to have her nails painted by one of the local experts. Mar‐
quetta got a little starstruck when she met the reigning Miss
United States and the CCDS crew
were all mesmerized by local
celebrity, Magic Mark, who hap‐
pened to be there with his wife.
The women are already talking
about next year’s event, and the
men hope that next year’s Men
Show isn’t on a Saturday like it is
this year!
Page 4 THE CCDS CONNECTION
IN PRINT RECYCLING
CCDS Gets Double the Press Coverage Tons of Good
Coastal Center for Developmental Services landed on the front While Quantum Packaging
page of the Savannah Morning News for the first time ever on Assembly was the first to truly “Go
January 24. A week later, the February 2 issue of the BiS Green” by recycling cardboard,
(Business in Savannah) featured a front‐page feature on the Day Habilitation has taken the ball
CCDS Community Employment Program. and is running with it. With a
recycling campaign that has
In the SMN article, writer Eric Curl covered the request by the opened doors to local businesses
CCDS Board to seek a lease relief from the City’s Recreation who donate recyclable items, CCDS
Authority. CCDS is barely past the half‐way point of a 20‐ has been able to
year lease agreement with the City of Savannah for the significantly make
1249 Eisenhower drive facility which houses the Day Habili‐ a difference in the
landfills.
tation program, administration offices, and Community
Employment Services. CCDS, which has never received In 2010, CCDS
financial assistance from the City or Chatham County, is recycled nearly 24
facing costly renovations in the City property. CCDS has tons of paper, and
the money that brought in went
covered the cost of the 1999 renovation and all mainte‐
directly to Day Habilitation. S&P
nance costs since moving in. Outdated lighting replacement
provides the large metal bin that
and HVAC systems top the list of the to do list. At press has to be emptied every few days.
time, CCDS has not heard a response from the request.
Additionally, the recycling of
In the BiS, Tina Brown covered the success stories of three printer cartridges, phones,
individuals in the CES program. Placed in competitive jobs, computers, computer screens and
the individuals share how their own job is a perfect fit with printers brings in money and
their hopes, dreams and skills. The extensive article detailed makes for a happier environment.
the process of job matching , training and follow‐up—the ● ● ● ●
elements that make CES placements so successful.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
CCDS is grateful for the positive press that continues to keep
us in the news and in the forefront of Savannahians’ minds! A Hand‐Up
The Employee Association will
soon begin a long‐term mission to
NEWS TO USE make a difference in the world. By
Parent Meeting’s Two Big Topics taking part in The Heifer Project,
we will be giving families a hand‐
up and not a handout.
The February 8th Parent Meeting was well‐ information on wills, trusts, and opportunities
attended and brought an abundance of for families to look after their sons and The Heifer Project provides gifts of
information on the issues of Special Needs daughters after death. livestock and plants, as well as
Trusts and WellCare. education in sustainable
Richelle Darley and Charlotte Green of agriculture, to financially‐
CCDS Executive Director opened the meeting WellCare of Georgia shared information on the disadvantaged families around the
with information on recent retirements and various parts of Medicare and Wellcare’s world. CCDS and Quantum will
departures and the upcoming hirings. She Medicare advantage plan. have opportunities to support the
thanked the parents for attending. cause as early as March.
For more information on either presentation,
The night’s first speaker was Bryan please contact any case manager at (912) 644‐
Weathersbee of Prudential. His presentation 7500. The Employee Association
on “Ensuring Quality of Life for Loved Ones regularly reaches out beyond CCDS
to provide assistance to people in
with Special Needs” provided great
need.
VOLUME 21, ISSUE 1 Page 5
MILESTONES
Miller Retires But Leaves a Lasting Legacy in Day Hab
Saying goodbye is never
easy — especially after
26 years of service. Still,
on January 14, Chris
Miller embarked upon
retirement and said her
farewell to a program she
called home for nearly
three decades.
Prior to her employment
at CCDS, Chris gained
significant experience in
similar programs in
Germany, Scotland, and England. Her in Atlanta where individuals we serve Instead of a fancy present to honor her
expertise landed her an instructor’s role were able to meet legislators, tour the years of service, Chris was informed that
in Day Habilitation in the Autumn of Capitol, and participate in self‐advocacy. Day Hab’s art room would be named
1984. She always made sure that people she after her. Her legacy of compassionate,
served had opportunities to participate in innovative, and tireless dedication would
“I never changed job roles,” Chris shared
recreational activities, volunteer and live on to the next generation of
in conversation. “Many people have
even attend the annual Christmas Dinner‐ participants and staff.
changed job positions here, but I have
Dance. Chris was always involved.
stayed in the same role since the day I A reception was held on January 13, and
was hired.” In 2003, Miller was nominated for and was well attended by current and former
won a national direct service award coworkers, her husband and the people
Her job was rarely ever routine. Years
through the Irwin Siegel Agency. she served.
ago, Miller participated in Disability Day
STAYING CURRENT
RICHARD’S Gets a Facelift With Renovation
Although Richard Bradham’s snacks and
coffee have been around for decades, his
corner office has only been around since
2004. When he heard the news it was
“moving,” needless to say, he was sur‐
prised.
It turned out to be a welcomed surprise.
In February, Richard’s old site in the cafeteria
was renovated to office space. Quantum Catering Manager
Demetria Muldrow moved in there, but Richard didn’t miss a
beat of service. The contractors basically moved his shop down
just a little and moved the window so it now faces the main
dining room, a tempting view for any hungry individual.
Richard remains a member of the CCDS board of directors and
oversees the snack bar that bears his name.
Page 6 THE CCDS CONNECTION
Board Member Spotlight
Sandi Hammond Lowe recently joined the Quan‐ cate for independ‐
tum Board of Directors bringing with her many ence and opportu‐
years of experience as a local business owner. nities, she is one of
Colonial Quilts on Savannah’s southside may be her brother’s big‐
Sandi’s second home, but it is her family that al‐ gest fans. Glad to
ways remains number one. see him so satisfied
with his job in
A graduate of Memorial Day School, Sandi at‐
Quantum, Sandi
tended Mercer University. A mother of three
was eager to join
Sandi grown children — two sons and a daughter
the Quantum Board and help shape the services
(pictured with Sandi) — she enjoys opportunities
Hammond to spend time with them and her new grandson.
and the direction of the businesses.
Our Employees of the Month
Born in Missouri and raised in Chi‐ Vennice Edwards (February) has
cago, Brett Hartley (January) came not been hard to find lately. She’s
to CCDS with years of teaching and been surrounded by a sea of
social work experience. His humor, shirts—a 2,500 piece repeat order
hard‐working spirit and true caring with Savannah Bee Company that
for the people CCDS serves made makes her jump for joy.
Brett an asset for the case manage‐
When the Children First program
ment team.
Brett Brett quickly became the co‐advisor
Vennice at CCDS ended in the mid‐90’s,
Vennice transferred over to Quan‐
Hartley for the Employee Association and Edwards tum Printing bringing her own
laid the groundwork for their up‐ style and energy to the business.
coming Heifer Project, which provides farm animals to needy
With her charm and drive, Vennice has moved Quantum
villages in foreign countries. Service minded, Brett threw him‐
Printing into being a true competitive force in the silk‐screen
self into EA’s holiday food drive and other service projects.
world while cornering the local market for heat stamping.
When his minister wife, Lou Ellen, got a call to pastor a church Her vision to expand brought a ribbon machine and a new
in Bemidji, Minnesota, Brett needed to end his tenure at CCDS. push for embroidered items.
At the end of January, the Hartleys said farewell to the sunny
Vennice looks out for her customers and treats them all like
shores of coastal Georgia and made their trek north to Minne‐
family, whether it is a big business needing thousands of
sota. There, they will not only enjoy immersing themselves into
shirts or a family wanting to honor a soldier. Because of the
a new community, but also take advantage of the multitude of
individual attention and genuine caring, it’s no wonder that
outdoor activities… including shoveling lots of snow!
Vennice sees her customers return again and again.
VOLUME 21, ISSUE 1 Page 7
CCDS & QUANTUM EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
Welcome, New Staff Workers of the Month
ANNETTE HARMON joined the CCDS team KEVIN JACKSON (January) is a hard worker
initially as an intern in Day Habilitation and shows his job coach the utmost respect.
through Savannah Tech. A certified Kevin has been on several off‐site work as‐
nursing assistant (CNA), her expertise signments and always does a great job.
blends well with her role in Day Hab as an
instructor. She has slipped into the big
shoes of Chris Miller and is doing great! BEN SMITH (February) has attended CCDS
for 45 years. He is eager and willing to work
JESSICA FARMER was an intern in the on any task given to him. Ben has a great
Accounting Office, but was hired in January work attitude and gets along well with staff
to focus on the Medicaid billing. Her eye and his co‐workers. Ben has also served on
for detail and talent for accuracy has made the Employee Association Council and has
her an invaluable part of the team. Jessica given the blessing at our Christmas Dinner‐
also monitors the fundraising donations. Dance for the past two years.
BOBBY SCHORR is another welcomed
addition to CCDS. As Quantum’s new
Business Development Manager, Bobby
hopes to expand Quantum’s business
Birthday News
connections and grow the businesses To make a gift in honor of one of the following individuals
competitively. With experience at the (program participant, board member, or staff member) cele‐
Chamber of Commerce and in brating a birthday in February or March, please contact
manufacturing, Bobby will do great!
Jarrell Dickey at 644‐7497 or jdickey@ccds‐sav.org .
Job Change FEBRUARY 18. Mollie R. 11. Keegan H.
THELIA PRICE spent the past 35 years at 1. Herman D. 19. Gregg S. 12. Jane H.
CCDS working in Quantum Packaging 2. Ulysses D. 20. Joe B. 13. Halle H.
Assembly, but recently moved to Quantum
3. Margie D. 21. Clyde H. 14. Jimmy H.
Catering. Thelia’s versatility and can‐do
spirit has made her a valuable worker in 4. Chudney G. 22. Al S. 15. Vanessa J.
QPA for years. In Catering, she will surely 5. Jermane H. 23. Sammy S. 16. Jason L.
bring her best to the program! 6. William H. 17. Diana M.
7. Lawrence H. MARCH 18. Albert M.
8. Charlie H. 1. Adam B. 19. Amos P.
2011 CCDS Holidays 9. Antonio J. 2. Artie B. 20. Annette P.
10. LC L. 3. Lauren B. 21. Rodney S.
Listed below are the 2011 holidays for Coastal Center for Devel‐
opmental Services, Inc. and Quantum, Inc. Typically, the day 11. Shakeem M. 4. Dominique C. 22. Edward S.
before a holiday, the agency closes at 4:00 PM and reopens the 12. Eugene M. 5. Linda C. 23. Jerome S.
next business day following the holiday. 13. Willie M. 6. Felita C. 24. Susan S.
14. Chris N. 7. David C. 25. Theresa T.
January 17 MLK Jr. Day 15. Antwan O. 8. Tyne D. 26. Andrew W.
May 30 Memorial Day 16. Geraldine P. 9. James D. 27. Eddie W.
17. Antonio P. 10. Juanita G. 28. Lauri D.
July 4 Independence Day
September 5 Labor Day
November 24‐25 Thanksgiving
December 23‐31 Christmas
Recreation Night
Thursday, March 24
January 2, 2012 New Year’s Day
Look for flyers with details soon!
P. O. Box 13607
Savannah, GA 31416
(912) 644‐7500 MAIN
(912) 644‐7525 FAX
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subsidiary corporation of
Coastal Center for
Developmental
Services, Inc.
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