Melmark Moments October 2012

HalloweenPumpkin Festivalon Saturday, october 20th, volunteers from lansdale Catholic HighSchool hosted a Halloween party and pumpkin Festival for Melmark’sclients. Children and adults worked alongside students from lansdaleCatholic to carve creative jack-o’-lanterns.

Flu Prevention Campaignour Flu Vaccine party was a success! Thankyou to all of the 123 employees who received avaccination.When you receive a vaccination, you willautomatically be entered in a raffle to win a32 inch flat screen tV and a $25 Wawa giftcard! you will also receive positive feedback inperformance Manager and three free meals inthe Eatery.PJM Volunteers Spruce UpMelmark Homes and GardensDuring September, volunteers frompJM interconnection gathered atMelmark for the company’s annualvolunteer blitz. pJM employeesworked in teams to paint some ofMelmark’s houses in the community,to prepare the Meadows’ Garden forthe Autumn and to spruce up someother program areas.Melmark is grateful for the supportof pJM staff throughout the year.Employees also volunteer during theSpring, bringing an interactive danceparty to the children and adultsserved by Melmark.

October is National Apple MonthFounded in 1904 the mission of apple month is to create awareness of apples and appleproducts.Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?YES!Apples are packed with healthy nutrients that benefit the body; here are just a few:• Nutrition: Apples contain 4 grams of soluble fiber, 14% of your daily vitamin C, and on average between70 to 100 calories making them a healthy, sweet snack!• Weight Loss: Apples promote weight loss by satisfying hunger with fewer calories.• Heart Health: The soluble fiber and antioxidant compounds found in apples have been attributed to loweringcholesterol levels.• Cancer Prevention: The nutrients and health benefits of apple consumption aid in prevention of many types ofcancers.• Energy and Exercise Endurance: Natural sugars and antioxidants found in apples help to boost energy levelsand endurance during exercise.During this october, we promoted health and physical activity by hosting Apple Day on Fridayoctober 19 th in the Education Department. Students participated in small space movement based activities, amorning walk, and tried a variety of healthy snacks made with…you guessed it, APPLES!Desiree GauntCoordinator of physical HealthPickup Basketball GamesStaff enjoy playing pickup basketball on the SportsCourt each Friday afternoon. Watch out, leBronJames, you have some competition!

Standing Ovation Award WinnersJuly 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012Melmark’s Standing ovation Award is presented to staff who receive two rounds of “Applause” duringtheir Award period, and more importantly, for demonstrating exceptional commitment to Melmark,our staff and those we serve.The following employees are Standing ovation Award recipients for the Award period of July 1 st , through September 30 th :EMployEE NAMEpoSitioN, loCAtioNEMployEE NAMEpoSitioN, loCAtioNAashlee ParisResidential ABA Counselor, Sacca HouseKristin MaurerABA Counselor, Carriage HouseAlexandra HeldInstructor, VocationalKylee MerendinoResearch & Clinical Specialist, EducationAllan RosenLicensed Practical Nurse, HealthcareLatida MarklandABA Counselor, EducationAllen JonesResidential ABA Counselor, Sacca HouseLynn ChildsABA Counselor, EducationAmanda DuffyBehavior Analyst, VocationalMadeleine AppelbaumABA Counselor, VocationalAmanda RegaStaff Dev Assoc., Staff DevelopmentMelanie FarrellABA Counselor, EducationAndiree EvansResidential ABA Counselor, Sacca HouseMichelle LarkinABA Counselor, EducationAndrew LaRueABA Counselor, EducationMohamed DaffiaABA Counselor, EducationBecky GarrisonAdministrative Assistant, Advancement & MarketingNicole ZulliABA Counselor, EducationBenjamin BrodfuehrerResidential ABA Counselor, Carriage HouseOleg SemeniukABA Counselor, EducationBrooke NellingHealth Services Manager, HealthcareOluwadamilola EkundayoRegistered Nurse, Health CareElizabeth DaytonBehavior Anaylst RTF, SchoemakerPaul MorrisRes. Aide - Adult Services, Spruce AErik LathemABA Counselor, EducationRuth TelaResidential ABA Counselor, Charleston GreeneFranklyn KargboShift Supervisor, Aston ASakinah ThompsonHouse Supervisor - Adult, Aston AGertrude KoromaABA Counselor, EducationSandra FellmanAdm. Assist Health Care, HealthcareIbrahim SesayResidential ABA Counselor, Sacca HouseSheina Pinard-McKinneyABA Counselor, EducationJackta KpollieResidential ABA Counselor, ShoemakerSimone DavisLicensed Practical Nurse, HealthcareJaclyn RuffingABA Counselor, VocationalSugkora BrownLicensed Practical Nurse, HealthcareJacqueline CapuitoABA Counselor, VocationalVaa BrewerResidential ABA Counselor, Sacca HouseJonathan CressonStaff Dev Assoc., Staff DevelopmentVeronica MansarayMed Trip Driver Adult, HealthcareKimberly Winnick-ZettsRegistered Nurse, HealthcaerVictoria Whitfield-GoodlinRes. Aide - Adult Services, Spruce BKristen ShemakProgram Specialist, Carriage HouseCongratulations, Amanda Duffy! Amandais a Behavior Analyst, from the VocationalDepartment and is our Third Quarterly GrandPrize Standing Ovation Winner. She won a$125 gross bonus and eight hours of PersonalTime.