February
2013
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Garden Center Services
HE LEAFLET
The View From My Chair A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sal & Gerry
INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE VIEW FROM MY CHAIR Page 1 GCS FAMILY SPOTLIGHT Page 2 LATEST FROM THE GALLERY Page 3 AROUND GCS Page 4
It may seem odd to talk about Spring when we’re dealing with the ice and cold of a February morning, but I find my mind is really focused on the coming season of new growth and possibilities because of all the enhancements occurring at our agency. In an effort to improve both the agency’s quality of services and our financial bottom line, we have recently filled a few administrative positions to continue our dedicated commitment to Garden Center Services’ mission statement: Ralph 18
Storino, who has years experience
overseeing the financial matters of social service agencies, is now our Director of Fiscal Management. Jill Smith, who has been with the agency for over 23 years, has moved into the position of Chief Accountant. Jennifer Georgis, an experienced fund development professional, has been brought on to direct our Fund Development Program. Ralph, Jill and Jennifer are officed at the Kedzie location and can be reached at 773-941-4151.
“In an effort to improve both the agency’s quality of services and our financial bottom line, we have recently filled a few administrative positions ” Given that the Business Office is now located at the Kedzie building, in addition to Fund Development and Human Resources, it made sense that my office would be located there as well. Cindy Haworth, Director of Operations, has moved into my old office at State & Austin. I also wanted to mention that Sheryl Kincinas, who has done an admirable job of administrating the
two Intermediate Care Facilities for the past five years, is now going to use her management skills in her new role as Director of Day Program Services. Kathleen Proffitt, at the Burbank ICF/DD, and Megan Wren, at the Berwyn ICF/DD will now fulfill the roles of Qualified Health Service Professional and Administrator for their respective sites. There have been some other internal moves as well and information about all the changes will be communicated in a separate mailing in the near future. I had also wanted to mention the efforts and activities undertaken by our devoted Board of Directors. A lot of time and energy has been sacrificed by these individuals to establish a strategic plan for the agency, and to develop those guidelines and committees which will provide support to myself and the executive team to reach our goals. Please be sure to join me in thanking the board for their dedicated service. Please enjoy this newsletter and reading about all the good things going on at your agency!