TCRC Tri-Line Newsletter - Winter 2008 - Tri-Counties Regional ...

Tri-Counties Association
for the Developmentally Disabled
520 E. Montecito Street
Santa Barabara, CA 93101
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The Tri-Counties Association
for the Developmentally
Disabled Inc. (TCADD) Board
of Directors is comprised of
volunteers, including business
people, professionals, family
members and persons served.
Many board members wear
multiple “hats” – for example
one may be both a professional
and have a family member
who is served by Tri-Counties
Regional Center (TCRC). Board
members bring a dedicated
and informed approach
to their work, especially
in their activities in board
committees. This year has
been particularly challenging
for the Administration and
Executive Committees around
monitoring the impact of the
delay in the passage of the
State budget in California,
which affects delivery of
services and supports by
TCRC. Of equal import, we
have been vigilant around the
Call for Volunteers for the TCADD Board
Greetings from the President
By Stan Deakin, TCADD Board Director
potential impact on our staff
and management. I am proud
of our leadership and how they
are handling the continuing
fiscal crisis. Funds have been
well managed, resulting in little
or no impact on persons served
as well as staff. We know that
there is much work ahead
and expect a state budget
for the remainder of this fiscal
year and next that will most
likely be further affected by
economic conditions. We will
not pause in our continued
advocacy efforts to ensure the
best outcomes for our regional
center’s fiscal health.
Monitoring the progress
for the TCRC Strategic and
Performance Plan is a critical
duty of the TCADD Board.
We support the efforts of our
Executive Director, Dr. Omar
Noorzad and the TCRC staff
as they work hard to meet the
objectives in the plan. A copy
of the plan can be accessed
on the TCRC web site at
www.tri-counties.org/abouttcrc/strategic-performance/.
I want to in particular note
the great strides that have
been made in the area of
housing this year. TCADD
board members and staff have
played important and integral
roles in the development of
the Tri-Counties Community
Housing Corporation (www.
tri-countieshousing.org), a
non-profit housing corporation
set up by our regional center
to focus solely on affordable
housing for persons with
developmental disabilities.
TCRC’s 40th anniversary is
upon us! It is a time to reflect
upon the history of TCRC, to
appreciate and learn from
the early beginnings of the
regional center’s work and to
acknowledge the progress
made in the delivery of
services and supports. We are
so pleased to be part of the
work of our regional center
and we are sure that despite
daily challenges faced by staff
and the roller coaster ride of
state budget crises, we will all
work together to maximize
opportunities and choices for
living, working, learning and
recreating in the community
for those with developmental
disabilities.
Have a wonderful holiday
season!
Potential members have business management, public relations, education or other business
or non-profit experience. Family members of persons served by TCRC are encouraged to apply.
Make a rewarding contribution to TCADD and help improve the quality of life for persons with
developmental disabilities. Please contact Nancy Kavin at nkavin@mwdh2o.com for more information,
or visit our web site: http://www.Tri-Counties.org/tcrc4/about-tcrc/tcadd/membership/
Cover Design: Heather Wennergren | Editor & Design: Heather Wennergren
Translation: Carlos Cerecedo | Photography: Wendy Guerrero
Tri-Counties
Regional Center
Headquarters
520 E. Montecito Street
Santa Barabara, CA 93101
805.962.7661 Tel
800.322.6994 Toll-Free
www.tri-counties.org
Board of Directors
Stan Deakin
President
Sandra Aldana
Secretary
Robyn Adkins
Justine Blevins
Bob Cobbs
Charles Devlin
Cathy Farrar
Nancy Kavin
Julie Kahn
Donna Moore
Shanti Nadiminti
Kathleen Redmond
Kathy Reed
Board Meetings
in Santa Barbara
Jan 30th ..................... 6:00 pm
March 14th................. 9:30 am
May 2nd ..................... 9:00 am
Town Hall Meetings
Scheduled for 2009
Jan 21st ...... San Luis Obispo
April 15th....... Santa Barbara
May 20th............... Simi Valley
July 15th............. Santa Maria