June 2014
A Monthly Newsletter for
the Melmark Community
Congratulations, Abdul Kamara
Our Employee of the Month
It is clear that Abdul gives all of the individuals served at Melmark the
respect and dignity they deserve. Abdul has been noted as putting the
clients he works with at ease through his positive interactions.
The adults not only enjoy working with him, but also enjoy his
presence in the house. This was clearly seen with some recent
transitions from Sacca House to Widener House. Abdul made it a
point to make not only the new house mates feel welcome in their
new home, but to also make the current house members and staff feel
comfortable. He went above and beyond during the transition.
Over the past several months, we have continued to receive positive feedback from parents
about Abdul. Families have emailed us saying how helpful and committed Abdul is to
everyone. We have received emails from family members stating that “Abdul is always
willing to help and steps up to the plate to do so”. Abdul is punctual and is reliable to the
families of those we serve. Abdul has also been recognized by the families as putting their
loved ones at ease in the way he interacts with them.
Abdul is always the first to help his coworkers. He provides support to everyone in Widener
and continues to look for opportunities to help this program area run as smoothly as
possible. This includes completing additional tasks during his shifts and filling in to help
others.
$500 Referral Bonus
If you know someone who would
make an exceptional member of
the Melmark team, please tell them
to check out Career Opportunities
posted on our website and apply
online at: www.melmark.org/careers.
We’re looking for motivated and
caring individuals who want to make
a difference in the lives of children
and adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
An existing Melmark employee will
receive $250 when the new hire is
here for three months and another
$250 when the new hire is here for
one year. You can refer new hires all
year long!
Remember to fill out the employee referral
form, found in Human Resources,
before the new hire begins at Melmark.
Abdul completes his job responsibilities with a high level of performance and care. He is
flexible to change and always adapts to what the house needs. He provides the best care for
the adults we serve by consistently promoting their dignity and respect and by always being
there for his colleagues.
Adult Services Job Fair
Wednesday, July 23rd
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Center
Abdul with clients and colleagues in Widener House
Please join us in congratulating Abdul on being
named our June Employee of the Month!
We have 1,330 likes!
Be a part of Melmark’s Facebook
conversation. Join staff, parents and
friends by ‘liking’ our page at
https://www.facebook.com/MelmarkPA
Bringing Home the Gold
Athletes lead Team PA at Special Olympics USA Games
This month, athletes from Melmark represented Team Pennsylvania in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.
Congratulations to Marc, Megan and Valerie, who competed for the gold among some of the best Special
Olympic Athletes in the country.
The 2014 Special Olympics USA Games was the largest competition of national athletes ever in the United States
and included 16 different sports competitions at ten different sporting venues. Members of the Melmark Swim
Team competed at Princeton University’s DeNunzio Pool.
Each Melmark Athlete in competition at the games brought home gold, silver or bronze medals.
Below are photos from the games; the Final Medal Count is on the next page.
Swimmers prepare for competition
Melmark’s Cheer Team
The Special Olympics USA Games
were designed to raise awareness of the
many talents of people with intellectual
disabilities. Just like the Olympics you’re
used to seeing on television, the Special
Olympics USA Games are held every
four years and include a ceremonial
torch run, opening ceremonies, intense
competition, celebrations and closing
ceremonies.
Val, Marc and Megan with their medals
See more photos on Facebook!
@MelmarkPA
Congratulations to Marc, Megan, Valerie and
all of the Melmark Athletes!
Marc
Gold
Gold
4th Place
6th Place
4 x 25 Freestyle Relay
25 Yd. Freestyle Relay
4 x 25 Medley Relay
25 Yd. Backstroke
USA Games
Quick Facts
3,500 Athletes
10,000 Volunteers
70,000 Spectators
Megan
Silver
4th Place
Participation
25 Yd. Backstroke
25 Yd. Freestyle
4 x 25 Freestyle
“Let me win,
but if I cannot win,
let me be brave
in the attempt.”
- Special Olympics
Motto
Valerie
Gold
Gold
Bronze
4th Place
4 x 25 Freestyle Relay
25 Yd. Freestyle
25 Yd. Backstroke
4 x 25 Medley Relay
Team Melmark
Quick Facts
25 Athletes
Swimming & Soccer
Practices, Games &
Meets Year-round
Coaching Staff
Tyler Dykes
Aquatics Supervisor
Robert Lynch
Aquatics Specialist
“Coaching is unlocking a person’s
potential to maximize their own
performance. It is helping them
learn rather than teaching them.”
-Sir John Whitmore
Congratulations, Dr. Donovan!
Main Line Chamber Non-Profit CEO of 2014
On Thursday, June 26th, Melmark President and CEO Joanne Gillis-Donovan,
Ph.D. accepted the Main Line Chamber of Commerce’s Non-Profit CEO of the Year
Award. The Chamber recognized Dr. Donovan for her compassionate leadership
of Melmark’s staff, her visionary work with Melmark’s programs and for her
outstanding commitment to the Main Line Community.
Dr. Donovan was presented this prestigious award at the Main Line Chamber of
Commerce’s Celebration of Business Leadership Luncheon, held at the Desmond
Great Valley Hotel and Conference Center in Malvern. A number of Melmark
Board Members, as well as members of the Executive Leadership team and family
members were there to support Dr. Donovan at the event.
Standing before a room filled with respected business leaders from throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region,
Dr. Donovan humbly accepted the award. In her acceptance remarks, Dr. Donovan thanked Melmark’s highlyskilled and dedicated staff for their commitment to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. She also
thanked the families who entrust their sons and daughters to Melmark’s care.
Dr. Donovan often speaks about The Melmark Difference. We are honored to work with someone who has
dedicated her life and career to making a difference in the lives to those who need someone to believe in them
and to realize their potential.
Joanne Gillis-Donovan, Ph.D. accepts the
Main Line Chamber of Commerce
2014 Non-Profit CEO of the Year Award
Joanne Gillis-Donovan, Ph.D. with Melmark Board Members,
Leadership Staff and family and friends
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Donovan on being named the
Main Line Chamber of Commerce 2014 Non-Profit CEO of the Year!
Rolling Up Their Sleeves
Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ Volunteer Days at Melmark
Volunteers from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies took part in a two-day volunteer blitz at Melmark this
month. On June 24th, a group of nearly a dozen volunteers worked in the Meadows Garden, weeding alongside
members of the Country Garden Guild. Then, on June 26th, six more volunteers visited Melmark, helping
spruce up the walk and drive leading to Tower House. Janssen received Melmark’s 2014 Corporate Partner of the
Year Award. We are grateful for their support and volunteer efforts.
Volunteers from Janssen with members of the Country Garden Guild
A Janssen volunteer working outside Tower House
Janssen volunteers working in the garden
Janssen volunteers pose for a group photo
A Message from Our President
Joanne Gillis-Donovan, Ph.D.
What a month of
accomplishments! June was
filled with some amazing
sights and scenes, both in the
Melmark community and
beyond.
Among all of these remarkable
stories, we are thrilled to share
with you the accomplishments
of three very hard-working and
determined athletes. Marc,
Megan and Val have been recognized as three of the
best athletes in their sport in the nation. Competing
in the USA Special Olympic Games, these swimmers
brought home a number of gold, silver and bronze
medals to mark their wins.
I am so very proud of them, not just because they
won, but mostly because they represented Melmark
with grace and courage. Their participation in the
Olympic Games shows exactly what we each can
do when we set our mind to it, regardless of any
limitations placed upon us by society.
Seeing the children and adults we serve at Melmark
succeed is more an award to me than any trophy or
medal. It is the award that makes everything we do
worthwhile. Congratulations, Marc, Val, Megan and
all of Melmark’s athletes.
Celebrating Accomplishments
2014 Melmark School Graduation
On June 13th, nine students graduated from The Melmark School, as their family, friends and teachers applauded
them from the audience. Melmark’s graduation ceremony was held in the Multi-Purpose Center and included
remarks from Dr. Joanne Gillis-Donovan, Melmark President and CEO. Dr. Jessica Woods, Executive Director of
Children’s Services also spoke, congratulating each graduate for overcoming obstacles and striving for success.
The ceremony also included a presentation of artwork to parents. 6abc covered the event on the station’s 6 p.m.
newscast. To see that video, visit www.melmark.org/videos .
Ammah
Michael
Carly
Mikey
Daniel
Mikeya
Congratulations graduates!
Kristy
Thomas
Tyson
Students Helping Students
Little Flower’s Donation to Classroom 11
Students at Little Flower Children and Family Services in Long Island, New York visited Melmark this month. Little Flower provides
services and programs to improve the lives of children in crisis,
families and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
A group of young ladies at Little Flower held a fund raiser earlier
this year and chose Melmark as the beneficiary. With the money
raised, the girls purchased a microwave oven, karaoke machine,
a keyboard and a guitar. A student and staff member from Little
Flower delivered the items to Classroom 11 this month.
Student and Staff from Little Flower hold the
banner made by Classroom 11 students
The group learned of Melmark through a shared connection, the
aunt of a student in Classroom 11. Melmark is grateful for this
generous show of support to the children and adults we serve.
On Tour with The Melmark Players
Performers Take Center Stage
The past month has been filled with dancing, singing and roaring for The Melmark Players. Yes, we said roaring!
Between May 28th and June 7th, The Melmark Players performed The Lion King in five separate shows. From
the roars of Symba and Scar to the giggles of the hyenas in this popular production, The Melmark Players wowed
audiences from Glen Mills to Berwyn.
After performing vignettes at ValleyPoint Church on May 28th, The Players moved right into another
abbreviated production on May 29th, this time on their home stage at The Schoemaker Classic VIP Reception.
Then, on June 5th, The Players had two full performances, one for Melmark clients and staff and the other for
their opening night audience. The Players wrapped up their intense theatrical season with a standing ovation at
the 2014 Spring Festival.
2014 Cast
Circle of Life
2014 Melmark Spring Festival
On Saturday, June 7th, families, friends and staff gathered for the annual Melmark Spring Festival. The day
kicked off with a performance by The Melmark Players. Actors and actresses donned elaborate costumes as they
performed The Lion King for a standing room only audience.
After The Players took their final bow on stage, Melmark recognized Valerie as the 2014 Athlete of the Year.
Chris was recognized as the Melmark Citizen of the Year.
Outside, festival goers celebrated the gorgeous day, playing games, enjoying rides, indulging in food and fun, all
with the The Circle of Life theme. The festival included a giant water slide, ball toss and other games, as well as
live music by The Chester County Concert Band. The Meadows Country Garden Guild offered Turkish marbled
scarves, and people even had the chance to design their own scarves.
The Circle of Life
Tommy as a zebra
Ella and her mom
at the Spring Festival
Elaine on stage
Bidding farewell to Co-Director,
Melanie Tabakin
Skeletons on stage
Citizen of the Year: Chris
Live drum performances
Fun for clients, staff and families!
Basketball toss
Chester County Concert Band
Volunteers at the Spring Festival
Athlete of the Year: Val
Melmark Chairman of the
Board Bob Marcus with
wife Audrey Flack
and daughter, Missy
SAFETY ZONE:
Beating the Heat
Now that summer is upon us, we want to remind everyone of the importance of heat safety. It is vital to
remember the potential dangers of heat in cars. Moving or parked, heat in cars poses a constant threat to the
health and safety of people. When it’s hot outside, the temperature in a car interior can reach dangerous and fatal
levels in a matter of minutes.
Keep in mind that a car is basically a metal box. The hot sun can turn this metal box into an oven. Nobody would
ever consider leaving someone in an oven. When the outside temperature is 93 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperatures inside a car can reach 125 degrees in just 20 minutes and 140 degrees in 40 minutes even if a window
is cracked open. A car parked in direct sunlight can reach 131- 172 degrees Fahrenheit, even after only fifteen
minutes. At that temperature ,it only takes a matter of minutes for people to die or suffer permanent disability.
Whenever a heat advisory or warning has been issued, please ensure that the following standards of safety are
being fulfilled for Melmark clients:
• Never leave anyone in a parked car!
• Know people. If they have had a history of heat-related illness, they are at risk for future incidents.
• Develop and institute heat safety checks for high-risk people (those who use medications, have medical
conditions, may be dependent on others for fluids/food, communication limitations) or those who live
alone or have limited hours of support.
• Stay indoors and avoid extreme temperature changes. If the home does not have air conditioning, suggest
going to a shopping mall, movies or public library -- even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help
your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
• If air conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor, out of the sunshine, and keep electric fans running.
Remember to keep the door or window open to the outside. While fans do NOT cool air, they move the
air around and keep you cool by evaporating your sweat.
• Drink cool liquids often, particularly water, even if you do not feel thirsty, to help your body stay cool.
• During heavy exercise in a hot environment, drink two to four glasses (16-32 ounces) of cool fluids each hour.
• Eat small, frequent meals. Avoid foods that are high in protein, which increase metabolic heat.
• If you must go out, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing to reflect the sun’s energy.
• Slow down and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. If you must engage in strenuous activity, limit exposure
during mid-day hours.
• Cover all exposed skin with a high SPF sunscreen, and wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and head.
• Drink plenty of fluids even after sun exposure.
• Cool the person in a tub of cool water, cool shower, or sponge the person with cool water.
• Know the symptoms of heat disorders and overexposure to the sun, and be ready to give first aid treatment.
Sources:
Parenthood, Weather.com, NC Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
ADVOCACY CORNER
This month, as budget season winds down (although it won’t likely end on time to pass a budget), Melmark has
collaborated with our advocacy organization, PAR, and other providers in the Commonwealth to create the “I
am Worth It” campaign.
On Monday, June 2, the State Capitol Rotunda was filled with large, bright posters highlighting amazing
Pennsylvanians - individuals supported by PAR member organizations. Each poster introduced viewers to
Pennsylvanians living in, working in or enjoying their community; those citizens also happens to be diagnosed
with autism or an intellectual disability.
As legislators returned to Harrisburg to begin work on the state budget in earnest, PAR thought it would be
timely to remind them that there are real people behind the numbers being debated this month. These posters
were meant to educate and inspire, and were featured on PAR’s Twitter and Facebook feeds all month.
PAR member organizations provide advocacy, as well as a full range of supports and services to more than
49,000 individuals with intellectual disability, including more than 8,000 children and adults living with autism.
These organizations are hard at work at more than 7,800 residential locations throughout the Commonwealth in
addition to providing job training, employment, volunteer opportunities and other person-centered services.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/iamworthitpa
Posters on display in the Capitol Rotunda
For more
details, Google:
#IamworthitPA
The Joybells are “Worth It”
The PAR “I Am Worth It” Campaign
Michael Donovan
Manager of Operations
and Strategic Initiatives
Melmark Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC)
Thanks to the efforts of everyone at Melmark, we received notice on June 26, 2014 that we are fully accredited by
The Joint Commission (TJC). The accreditation is effective April 26, 2014, which was the last day of the initial
survey.
The results of the survey confirmed Melmark’s commitment to quality and safety. There was an opportunity for
Melmark to receive feedback, based on national standards, about what it does well and what it can improve. The
survey was successful, but it is just the beginning of an ongoing process of “continuous readiness”. Continuous
readiness is a term TJC adopted some time ago to encourage organizations to use TJC standards as a self
monitoring tool at all times, not just in preparation for on-site surveys which occur infrequently.
Now that Melmark has achieved accreditation, we will continually evaluate our services using the TJC standards.
The standards cover topics such as Leadership, Quality Improvement, Records, Individual Rights and Building
Safety. They have been integrated into our recently revised policies and procedures, which allow for
measurement of our performance in these areas and beyond. We hope that the Joint Commission accreditation
will provide us with tools for continuous improvement and growth.
Our first task is to report “measures of success” for the areas of improvement identified in the survey. These are
areas that require monitoring and reporting to demonstrate compliance with the standards.
Melmark’s measures of success include:
•
Response to falls and risk of falls
•
Ensuring that recommendations from nutritional assessments are implemented
•
Maintaining furniture and equipment in good repair in individual’s homes
•
Verifying that food and medications are stored at proper temperature
You will see forms, audits and other means of collecting data in these areas. We will report our success in
complying with thesetandards directly to TJC. We will also review all of the standards as a way to continuously
guarantee that we achieve our mission of providing the most effective supports for individuals with disabilities.
The Joint Commission (TJC) is a United States-based, non-profit organization that accredits more than 20,000
health care organizations and programs in the country. A majority of state governments recognize TJC
accreditation as a condition of licensure and the receipt of Medicaid reimbursement.
I would like to take this moment to thank each of you for the role you played in Melmark’s accreditation by The
Joint Commission. It is through your continual attention to standards of care that we were able to achieve this
very important recognition.
Michael
Michael Flannery
Director of Program Compliance
Thank You, Melmark
A Letter from Alex’s Mom
Dear Melmark Staff,
Thank you for the wonderful gift you gave my family this past September. No matter how many times I express my
gratitude, I don’t think you will ever fully know how deeply appreciative we are of the way you went the extra mile to make
sure our son Alex could stand beside his sister and be a special part of our wedding day.
When Aubrey proposed in October 2012, I didn’t have any specific expectations about what our wedding would look like.
All I knew was that my son Alex and my daughter Hannah would be by my side. Without Alex as “best man” and Hannah
as “maid of honor,” the ceremony just wouldn’t be right. I knew in my heart that the only way to plan the day was to
assume Alex would participate, but I also knew we faced a big challenge in making that happen.
With Alex’s autism, he can become overwhelmed in noisy, crowded or social situations which trigger his sensory issues.
He had also been having challenges with aggressive behavior and darting away from his caregivers, so safety was a concern
for him when he came to Melmark early in 2013.
With the wedding date set for September 2013, I reached out to you for help. Your immediate response brought tears to
my eyes. You agreed that Alex needed to be a part of such a special day, and you promised to do whatever you could to
get Alex the assistance he would need to be his mom’s best man. I wrote a social story for Alex called “Mom and Aubrey’s
Wedding”, which we read with him on our visits. Melmark staff helped Alex get use to wedding music and practiced dancing. They coached Alex on walking me down the aisle and encouraged him in taking on the very important role he had in
the ceremony. When the wedding day came, two Melmark staff members transported Alex to Cape May, NJ, for our beach
ceremony.
The results of all our planning and preparation were wonderful! Alex DID walk me onto the beach and down the aisle. He
participated in the ceremony, adding shells to a small box symbolizing the creation of our new family. He sat beside his
little sister, and his behavior was perfect. After the ceremony, Alex flashed his charming smile for the photographer, who
was able to capture absolutely stunning pictures of all of us. You can see our joy radiating from the photographs.
Even so, the most important part of our whole experience that day was not whether things went according to plan, how
anyone behaved, how the pictures turned out or anything else for that matter. The most important part was that Alex was
there, right beside me, as I married the person I love. He did not miss the day - his autism and sensory issues did not
prevent him from participating.
With Melmark’s assistance, Alex was able to fully enjoy being a part of his family’s celebration. It is a day which he will
always remember and a “best man” role of which he will always be proud. That is the wedding gift Melmark gave to all of
us, and it is priceless.
With eternal gratitude,
Cathy Moyer
Alex and his mom with Melmark staff
Alex during the wedding
Alex with his mom, sister and Aubrey
On June 25th, participants of Sibshops at Melmark gathered for their end of season celebration. Boys and girls
who have brothers or sisters with special needs participated in this five week, activity-based program.
Sibshops are lively celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs.
Through games, activities, and discussions, siblings receive support from their peers who may be experiencing
many of the same feelings, challenges, and joys of having a sibling with a special need. Sibshops at Melmark are
open to 8 to 12 year olds who are siblings of children with special needs, including: autism, Down syndrome,
Cerebral Palsy and other physical or intellectual disabilities.
There are two 5-month sessions, with the next beginning in September. To enroll or to learn more, contact
Suzanne Muench at 610-325-2937 or [email protected] .
Ryan dips his feet in the pool
Sibshops are a celebration of siblings!
Celebrating with a cookie cake
Sibshop participants and volunteers
STAFF REACHING 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYEE NAME
POSITION
LOCATION
LaTroy Dixon
ABA Counselor, Residential
Children’s RTF
Alexanda Petion
ABA Counselor, Education
Children’s RTF
Christine Wolfe
Teacher
Melmark School
Samantha Smith
ABA Counselor, Education
Children’s RTF
Dana Sundo
ABA Counselor, Residential
Adult Community Residential
NEW HIRES
EMPLOYEE NAME
POSITION
LOCATION
Marquita Alston
Residential Aide
Children’s RTF, Schoemaker
Megan Black
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Cydni Boone
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Teresa Brown
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare
Claude Clements
Residential Aide
Martha House
Henry Collins
Residential Aide
Aston B
Haja Conteh
Residential Aide
Sacca House
Jarrett Cutsler
Teacher
The Melmark School
Aissata Dia
Residential Aide
Radnor
Jordan Dykes
General Services Assistant
Facilities
Timothy Fuller
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Gonyamon Gbeaday
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Katerra Hill- Hines
Residential Aide
Tower House
Dauda Jabbie
Residential Aide
Children’s RTF, Schoemaker
Denise Kale
ABA Counselor
Children’s RTF, Schoemaker
Augusta Kamara
ABA Counselor
Children’s RTF
Mohamed Kamara
Residential Aide
Children’s RTF, Schoemaker
Sangay Knowlden
Residential Aide
Miller A
Isatu Koita
Residential Aide
Widener House
Andrew Koroma
Residential Aide
Children’s RTF, Schoemaker
Joseph Kull
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Erica Matthews
ABA Counselor
Sacca House
Melissa Mclean
Residential Aide
Matthew House
Shannon O`Brien
Therapeutic Aide
The Melmark School
Rachelle Owusu
ABA Counselor
Rosary Lane
Ashley Rankine
ABA Counselor
Sacca House
Tonia Sambola
Residential Aide
Radnor
Novelette Sanford
Residential Aide
Melissa A
Leann Scherer
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Mohamed Sesay
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Makeda Sinclair
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Neshia Smith
Residential Aide
Children’s RTF, Schoemaker
Donovan Sobetsky
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Meghan Sullivan
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Dominique Thompson
ABA Counselor
The Melmark School
Tee’s Southern Secrets
Sponsored by Tee’s Virginia Baking Company
My name is Tee, and I would like to welcome you to the very first publication of my
monthly column, Tee’s Southern Secrets. I have decided to crack open my recipe vault
and share some of my secret recipes with you, my long time supporters and loyal
customers.
To kick off the release of Tee’s Southern Secrets, I will be sharing a recipe that will
satisfy any chocolate craver.
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo
Fudge Brownie Bar
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 pkg Double Stuffed Oreos
1 Family Size (9×13) Brownie mix
1/4 cup hot fudge topping
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix well to thoroughly combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt, then slowly incorporate into the mixer until the
flour is just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Spread cookie dough in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish that’s been lined with wax paper and sprayed with
cooking spray.
Top with a layer of Oreos.
Mix together brownie mix (according to directions on the box), adding an optional 1/4 cup of hot fudge topping.
Pour the brownie batter over the cookie dough and Oreos.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15-25 minutes.
Let cool completely before cutting — brownies may still be gooey in the middle when still warm, but will set up
perfectly once cooled. Enjoy!!
To half this recipe for an 8×8 brownie mix, simply half
the chocolate chip cookie dough ingredients.
Look for Tee’s Bakery Cart in your program area
on Wednesdays and Thursdays!
Miss Maine Invitational
Saturday, July 12th
10:00 a.m. - Talent Show
Multi-Purpose Center
Employee Appreciation Day
Tuesday, July 15th
11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free lunch for all staff
Served by members of Melmark’s Leadership Team
in the Multi-Purpose Center
2pm - Activities in Center Circle
*Rain location: Multi-Purpose Center
Mini frisbee golf
Bean bag toss
Ladder ball
Stop by the
Melmark Photo Booth
(Multi-Purpose Center)
Music
Croquet
Gift for all
employees