In this issue:

• latest news
• main article
• meetings
• more stories
• success story
• events
• staff spotlight

MAIN ARTICLE

Aktion Club Raises Funds for Community Projects...
 
The Aktion Club of Dalton recently conducted their annual fundraising event for 2006.  This year, the members raised $100.00 by selling discount ticket for Belk's.  The Kiwanis Club of Dalton, who sponsors the Aktion Club, matched the proceeds by giving $100.00 and Belks donated $150.00 + to the event.  full story

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SUCCESS STORY

Rob Cannon by Inez Cannon...

My son Rob has been a person served at Cross Plains since 1998.  He has
autism which is a life long developmental disability.  For all of his life
he has had an intense fear of medical procedures, especially those that require needles, and often is anxious about visiting a doctor or dental
office.  So I was surprised when he decided to volunteer at Hamilton Medical Center. full story

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Inclimate Weather Policy ...

In the event of inclimate weather conditions (snow, ice, etc), Cross Plains Community Partner follows the same schedule as Dalton/Whitfield County Schools.  School closings are announced on all Chattanooga television stations, as well as all North Georgia Radio stations.

Thank you...
 
The individuals being served at Cross Plains would like to express their thanks to Faye and Kenneth Shelton of Tufting Parts Unlimited, and Carolyn Banks, for their donation of food bags during the Thanksgiving Holiday.


Unlock the Waiting List... 

Georgians with disabilities need essential services to remain with their families and in the common cities. read more  

Good to Great...

This past fall, Cross Plains was selected by the Department of Human Resources (DHR), to participate in the "Good to Great" project.  read more

CPCP awarded a 4 year Accreditation by CQL...

On May 12, 2006 CPCP was awarded a 4-year accreditation from The Council on Quality and leadership (CQL).  (full story)

MEETINGS

Planning Day...

The Cross Plains Management Team recently held their planning day meeting in the conference room at Tandus. The team members would like to thank Hank Millsap for arranging the day, and for the hospitality shown to them by everyone at Tandus. read more

• held Tandus conference room
• thanks Hank Millsap and Tandus

My Story in My Own Words by Mac Britt, Part I ...

The Winter Social 2005; I rode with a guy named Gene, his wife Debbie!  We had that dance up there! We had food, we had Rick, can't think of anything else! (full story )

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Marlene Jones...

Marlene Jones began her career at Cross Plains 24 years ago as an instructional aid in the children's unit, before being transferred to the adult program as an instructor.   full story

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Staff Anniversaries...

Ron Cannon - 7 years
Alice Blackwell - 16 years
Walter Epperson - 19 years
Marlene Jones - 24 years
Joyce Gamblin - 29 years

Farewell...

All of us at Cross Plains would like to bid a fond farewell to Anna Manis as she leaves for South Carolina.  We appreciate all that she has contributed to Cross Plains during her 24 years of employment.  Her dedication, passion, and commitment to the people we eve will be greatly missed.  Thank you and best wishes Anna.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Inaugural Goff Tournament...

•  You are cordially invited to attend the Inaugural Golf Tournament to benefit Cross Plains Community Partner be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Nob North Golf Course.  read more