DECI HERALD
DURHAM EXCHANGE
CLUB INDUSTRIES, INC.
ESTABLISHED 1966
V O L U M E
SPECIAL
POINTS OF
INTEREST:
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“Making A
Up Close &
Personal
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Enrichment
Center News
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INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
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Simple Ways to
2
Manage your Money
“Making A
Difference”
S E P T E M B E R
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President. As leaders of DECI, their
mission is to keep us a strong and
vibrant company who can expand
toward the future with confidence
and pride.
As the HR Assistant, Michelle Melissa Summey’s encouraging
takes care of HR-related dudemeanor and calm spirit helps
ties, including benefits, reports,
lead and guide the office staff
new hires, and fun staff events.
New Staff
Spotlight on
Office Staff
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DECI’s office staff keeps the
ball rollin’ at DECI. Leisa, our
friendly receptionist, helps
visitors feel welcome and balances a multitude of other
duties. Wil capably handles his
team in Customer Service as
Glenn and Shane deal with a
variety of customer inquiries
while Lisa T. manages purchasing and vendors.
Difference”
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I S S U E
Spotlight on Office Staff
Spotlight on
Office Staff
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2
Up Close & Personal 2
Enrichment Center
Happenings
2
5 Ways to Organize
Your Life
3
DECI News Bytes &
The Inside Scoop
3
New Staff at DECI
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Danielle adds charm to accounting as she powers
through compliance, billing, and
other accounting duties.
Susan’s lovely, giving personality shines in her role as AP Specialist. She also lends a
hearty hand in the Production
Dept.
Rhonda, DECI’s Payroll Specialist, is dedicated and conscientious as she processes our
payroll is in order and for that
we are all very thankful.
Where would our company’s
technology be without the
to greater heights.
expertise of Tim? He’s our
hero in helping all IT functions
run efficiently.
Scott Ruble oversees the operational aspects of the department and Warren’s selling
skills just keeps bringing in the
business!
Last, but certainly not least,
are Alan Wayne, DECI’s
President/CEO and Alicia
Camacho, Executive Vice-
DECI’s Dynamic Office Staff:
CEO/President —
Alan Wayne
Executive Vice-President —
Alicia Camacho
Controller —
Melissa Summey
Operational Manager —
Scott Ruble
Customer Service Manager —
Wil James
Customer Service Staff —
Purchasing—Lisa Thompson
CSR—Shane Nelson
CSR—Glenn Gage
Mktg. & Bus. Dev. Manager —
Warren Williams
Office Staff —
Receptionist—Leisa Ellis
Payroll Specialist—Rhonda Crews
Accountant—Danielle Harris
AP Specialist—Susan Marks
IT—Tim Pleasants
HR Assistant—Michelle Hill
Simple Ways to Manage Your Money
DO keep a budget of what
comes in and what goes out.
DO pay yourself 10% first.
DO put 10% of every check
in savings.
DO only allow trusted people to handle your money.
DON’T give your money
away to just anybody. Make
sure it is a reputable source.
DON’T impulse buy. We
can nickel and dime ourselves
toward broke if we develop
this habit.
DON’T make any large purchases without waiting 24
hours. Sometimes having time
to “sleep on it” will help you
decide if you really can’t live
without the item or if it will
add value to your life.
LEARN to not be wasteful
around the house. Turn off
lights in other rooms. Don’t
leave the fridge door open
for long periods of time. Turn
the water off when you’re
brushing your teeth.
LEARN to invest your money wisely. Take a free investment class. Contribute more
to your 401k plan.
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“Aerodynamically the
bumblebee shouldn’t
be able to fly, but the
bumblebee doesn’t
know that so it goes on
flying anyway.”
Mary Kay Ash
“A true friend knows
your weaknesses but
shows you your
strengths; feels your
fears but fortifies your
faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes
your possibilities.”
William Arthur Ward
Make A Difference
“How wonderful that
no one need wait a
single moment to
improve the world.”
Anne Frank
check. Think about
how your department
can make a difference.
Here are some suggestions:
It’s great to volunteer
in the community but
it’s also nice to remember to make a difference in each other’s
lives at work too. We
can sow seeds of
greatness into our coworkers lives by sharing positive words and
keeping our attitudes in
1. Replace gossip
with words of
praise for coworkers. You can
always find something good to brag
about.
2. Write a short note
to tell a co-worker
how much you ap-
6.
7.
A few staff sound off on their
favorite part
about working for DECI.
Susan enjoys
interaction
Danielle loves
with the
the clients and
clients and her co-workers.
the ability
to work in
various
dept’s.
within
DECI.
“Placing one foot in front
DECI
5.
Up Close and Personal
“The only disability in
life is a bad attitude.”
Scott Hamilton
of the other, I've climbed
to higher lengths.
Reaching beyond my
own limitations, to show
my inner strength. No
obstacle too hard, for this
warrior to overcome. I'm
just a man on a mission,
to prove my disability
hasn't won.”
Robert M. Hensel
3.
4.
preciate them and
their hard work.
Smile!
Encourage and
recognize each
other’s accomplishments.
Departments can
lift up each other
as a team.
Support one another by listening and
actively engaging
in conversation.
Go the extra mile
to promote success
in your co-workers.
Leisa loves being
hospitable to visitors.
Lisa enjoys
the privilege of
seeing clients
progress in their personal
lives and work.
HERALD
Michelle appreciates all the clients!
Wil’s relationship
with
clients
helps him
stay
enthusiastic toward life.
Warren says it’s a blessing to
serve daily
with clients.
He has
learned
humility in
the process.
Enrichment Center Happenings
The Enrichment Center always has exciting things happening! On Thursday,
9/20, they went to Golden Corral for
lunch. The staff and clients wish to
thank the CAET Program for their assistance. All had a wonderful time.
Kwame is happily working in the main
production bldg. from 12:30-4pm Monday-Friday.
Will and Kavan are back in school at
Durham Tech. Kudos to both for furthering their education.
Upcoming trips for the Enrichment
Center include the zoo and the NC
State Fair.
VOLUME
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5 Ways To Organize Your Life
Alan
Wayne is
a picture
of organization
and his
office is a
great
example.
Many disorganized people believe that
it’s a huge task to get organized but it
can be accomplished in a few simple,
yet effective steps.
1. Everything has a place...literally.
Designate a place for everything you
own. Create labels if that helps. Simply
put things back where they belong after
you use them.
2. Organize one small space at a
time. If your space is incredibly disorganized, don’t try to tackle it all at once.
Set a timer for 15 minutes and see how
much you can get done.
3. Clean as you go. Instead of cleaning
binges, clean those dirty dishes after
you’re done. Wipe the toilet after using
so it doesn’t end up looking like the
Swamp Monster Attacks.
4. Create routines. One of the best ways to
keep your life organized is to make routines
for everything — for errands, laundry, finances, etc. And if you do this one at a time, and
make it a habit, you can optimize your
life this way.
5. Keep all important papers in one
place. Use an accordion file folder,
small filing cabinet or some other type
of system to keep all the information
you regularly use and need in one place.
You’ll never look for it again.
6. Use an online calendar system
like Google Calendar. Family members can share it so all important dates
get included. You can virtually access it
anytime, anywhere.
7. Create a landing strip. When you
get home, get in the habit of emptying
your pockets and put everything onto a
tray near your doorway. Keys, ID, cash,
cell phone, etc. This way it doesn’t get
tossed on our counter or table, and you
never have to look for it or forget it
when you leave.
DECI News Bytes
CARF IS COMING...CARF IS COMING...PREPARE YOURSELVES. CARF accreditation is
a process that demonstrates a provider has met standards for the quality of its services. CARF International establishes these standards to guide providers in offering their services and also uses the
standards to evaluate how well a provider is serving people and how it can improve. To acquire or
continue accreditation, the provider invites CARF Int’l. to send a team of professionals, called surveyors, to visit its site and evaluate its services for quality. The surveyors consult with staff members and
interview people who use the provider’s services. Based on the surveyors’ review, the provider may
be awarded CARF accreditation for a term of one or three years. To find out more, visit carf.org.
CARF surveyors are coming to DECI October 22—24, 2012. We’ve been busy preparing and
we’re confident we’ll all do our best to cooperate with the surveyors.
The Inside Scoop
MICHAELANGELO, 1475-1564,
(mental disorder) (epilepsy),
One of the world’s greatest artists.
He suffered with mental illness. After 1546 he devoted much of his
time to architecture and poetry.
Pope Paul III appointed him supervising architect of St. Peter’s Basilica
which was one of Pope Julius II’s
unfinished projects.
“Never believe
that a few caring
people can't
change the world.
For, indeed, that's
all who ever
have.”
Margaret Mead
PRYOR Richard, 1940-present,
(multiple sclerosis), Comedian, actor,
writer and producer. Played in smalltime clubs until his appearance on the
Ed Sullivan Show which brought him a
movie offer in 1966. He is the owner of
Indigo Production and Richard Pryor
Enterprises, Inc. Some of his films include, Bustin Loose,
Blue Collar, See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Harlem Nights,
Your Life Is Calling (which he produced and directed). It
was based upon the traumas of his life.
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Our mission is to help people with vocational
disabilities achieve a sense of self-worth by
optimizing their potential to earn their own
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Michelle Hill, Writer and Co-Editor
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DECI’S NEWEST STAFF ADDITIONS
DECI continues to grow our customer and project base. As we do, we strive to add quality staff in our various departments. Please welcome the following new staff to DECI:
Michael Miller joined DECI on July 9, 2012 as a Janitorial Worker. He works hard with the janitorial team to help ensure that DECI is a clean, safe environment. Michael enjoys fishing, movies, and
being home.
Stephanie Davis joined DECI on July 30, 2012. Stephanie, originally from Baltimore, Maryland,
comes to us with 12 years of Employment Specialist experience. She’s married to Kevin Davis and
enjoys tennis, singing, and spending quality time with her husband and family. Stephanie works as a
Job Placement Coordinator in Program Services.
Melvin Neal joined DECI on September 4, 2012. Originally from NJ, Melvin brings a wealth of
counseling and pastoral experience. He’s married to Ivy Neal and has four daughters and one son.
He enjoys playing drums and Wii games with his son. He lives by the motto: “Reaching that place in
God never been before.” Melvin works as a Vocational Evaluator in Program Services.
Wanda Dempson originally joined DECI as a temp and because of her hard work and dedication,
became full-time on September 10, 2012. She has two children and enjoys shopping and reading.
Wanda is a Production Supervisor.
Trina Lee originally joined DECI as a temp and because of her diligence and hard work, became
full-time on September 10, 2012. She’s married to Tyler and has one son and two daughters. Trina
enjoys reading and playing with her granddaughter, Bailey. Trina is a Production Supervisor.
Sharon Walton originally joined DECI as a temp and because of her great work ethic and attentiveness to detail, became full-time on September 10, 2012. Sharon is married to Julius Walton and
came to this area because of her son. She’s volunteered at Durham Hosiery Mill and Feed My Sheep.
She likes reading and working with computers. Sharon is a Production Supervisor.