YCBDSN
Informer
Year End Round-Up
Mary Poole
The agency finished the year on target with our budget
projections. There are a few projects still being completed. List
toppers include roofs, floors, appliances, porch and bathroom
renovations, indoor and outdoor furniture and interior painting. We
are getting close to having all of the major renovations completed as
part of a five-year effort to do so. It appears that interior painting will
be a constant effort.
We did bring in a nationally recognized employee trainer to
provide training to the direct care staff. This was a fairly large
undertaking which resulted in over 180 staff having the opportunity
to listen to Jim Rice. Jim was also able to visit SLP-II, Bird Street and
both day programs to provide “hands-on” training. Jim left with
nothing but praise for all of the programs he visited. In addition to
those mentioned above, Jim went to Poplar Acres, Roberts Ave, Hall
Street and Hidden Lakes.
As we start the new fiscal year, there is a planned 3% pay
increase that is awaiting the Governor’s signature as well as an
increase in the employer and employee contributions to retirement.
As more details become available, the information will be sent out.
V O LU M E V II, I S S U E 6
J UNE 2 01 2
Welcome to
Our New Staff
Kathy Calhoun
Sapaugh
Jessica Good
Bird—Female
Dominique Gregory
Charlotte Highway
Annis McDowell
PRN
Brittany McIlwain
Bird Female
Jalishia Patton
Meadowlark
Stacia Pearson
Bird–Female
Dietary Intern
Sallie Greer
ANNUAL TALENT SHOW
OFFICE CLOSINGS
The 2012 Talent Show, sponsored by People of Independence, was held on Friday, May 25,
2012 at the McCelvey Center. The auditorium was crowded as everyone enjoyed wonderful
entertainment by lots of contestants singing, dancing, rapping, etc. If you missed this
performance, you missed a treat.
The agency will be observing
the 4th of July holiday on
Wednesday, July 4th. The
Administrative offices and
workshops will be closed.
For those operating services
and supports (residential),
please use the on-call system
if emergencies arise.
Winners are as follows:
Stacey G. - 1st place
Billy D.—2nd place
Darlene S.—3rd place
Michael H. and Michael G.—Fan favorites
Thanks to all performers, judges, those who helped with the production, and the special
musical guest, Paul Finnican from Sylvia Theater.
Don’t forget to put this on your list of “to do’s” next year.
V O LU M E V II, I S S U E 6
P AG E 2
Timecard Reminders
June Anniversaries
Print your name on the card.
(Use your name as it’s listed on your social security cards Angela Good
Tony Boyd
-not nick names or part of your name.
Example: Charlene Smith-Jones) Antoinette Stinson
Facility numbers are already listed for you except for the workshops and for training.
(If you come to training, the facility numbers are posted
above the time clock for you to add to your card.)
Period
The pay period should be listed on every timecard either
by you or your supervisor before they are turned in to me. (The
current pay period is listed on the clock in the training class for
you to add to your card.)
Sign your card in the designated place.
(The last line at the top of the card.)
Signature at the bottom of the card is for supervisors, house
managers, trainers, coordinators, or administrators.
-------------------------------------------------------------------Listed below are some continuing issues with timecards:
-Timecards are not signed by the employee.
-Full printed name is not on the card (some signatures can’t be read.)
-Dates are not included with time added or time removed.
-Proper error correction is not being used.
-Using a timecard that has another employee’s name on it. (This has
happened a few times.)
-OT documentations are not completed or are incorrect.
Elizabeth Brightwell
Terrell Ferguson
Judy Collins
Louise Hardy
Kelly Hollingworth
Joyce Leopard
Linda McCallum
Brenda McCombs
Terrance McCoy
Paul Nutter
Carey Olson
Carolyn Preslar
Ann Vance
Sherrie Varnadore
Florence Vetro
Rhonda Worsnop
Andria Brown
Martha Smith
Crystal Cushman
Mike McAndrew
Christine Barnes
Mary Darby
Geneva Bankhead
Micka Ashley
Sandy Thomas
Pat Craig
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Please remember our goal is to get everyone paid on time and
correctly! Please call me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you in advance for your continued support!
Beverly Painter
Payroll Administrator
Come and enjoy RED, WHITE and BOOM
Rock Hill’s 4th of July Celebration
Old Town Amphitheater
July 3, 2012
5:30 p.m.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 20
July 4
July 10
Summer Begins
4th of July Holiday
Operations Meeting
I N F O R M ER
KUDOS CORNER
Thanks to all of those who contributed
items for the People of Independence bake
sale. It was very successful.
Kudos to Walkishia Hardy, House Manager at
Springdale, for going beyond the call of duty while on
call the weekend of June 9 and 10. She assisted a
consumer who was on a home visit while they were
in the ER at PMC from 2 am until 8am. Super job
Walkishia! —Rosetta Daniels
Congratulations to Beverly Perry and Alfred Baker
who have both quit smoking. - Deb Stark
Congratulations to Sara Peters on
the birth of her son, Mason. He
was born Wednesday, June 6, at
12:40 p.m., weighing in at 8 pounds
12 ounces and 22 inches long.
REMINDER
EIP is conducting audits of all covered dependents!!
When you receive a letter from EIP, it is necessary
to respond within the required timeframe or your
dependents will be dropped from coverage.
The letter is mailed directly to your home. It is
critical that you keep your address current at all
times!! You may update your address with HR or
at www.MyBenefits.com..
Contact Deb Stark at [email protected] or call
her at x-153 if you have further questions.
CONDOLENCES TO……..
Helen Colon on the passing of her father.
Pat Craig in the loss of her brother-in-law.
Denise Swafford in the loss of her mother.
P AG E 3
INTERESTING !!!???!!!!
An interesting tidbit about a summer time treat…..
Did you know that there are square watermelons.
Farmers have grown watermelons in square-sided
containers that force the fruit to grow into a cubical
shape. This is being tried for ease of transportation
and storage but growing them this way could be more
costly….thus the reason you don’t see them in stores.
You can search cubicle watermelon on line and see
more pictures.
PAYROLL CORNER
Half of 2011 is gone!!!!
Can you believe it?????
Please look at your withholdings on your check stubs
for your federal and state taxes and see if you are
getting enough withheld. Payroll gets a lot of phone
calls in December from upset employees about there
being too small amount or no taxes withheld and then
it is too late to adjust. Staff can complete another
W-4 form at any time to adjust or correct. A form can
be sent or staff can stop by Beverly Painter’s office at
Admin to make changes.
Happy Birthday To You
O’Brian Archie
Paula Barber
Tony Boyd
Sonya Brice
Melissa Chappell-Walker
Samantha Davis
Janice Fowler
Santana Fowler
Sameshia Heath
Karen Helms
Teresa Hinson
Tamara Lawrence
Emily Lawson
Dessie Martin
Kitty Miller
Tracy Miller
Jennifer Ourfalian
Mary Poole
Sharne Prophet
Erika Ragsdale
Amanda Riggan
Amanda Simmons
Shaneka Simpson
Tiffany Smith
Angela Spence
Jeannette Williams
Phyllis Wilson
Dequeta Wylie
Article submissions, story ideas,
questions and kudos can be sent to
Angela Brown at:
YCBDSN
REMINDER
All injections for employees (PPD’s, TB’s, Hepatitis B, etc. will be given every
Tuesday at 9 a.m.—12:30 p.m. in clinic. PPD’s will be read on Thursday’s in
clinic from 9 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Administrative Offices
7900 Park Place
York, SC 29745
Phone: 803-628-5800 x-146
Fax: 803-628-7984
Email: [email protected]
DENTAL PLUS TIPS
All services covered under the State Dental Plan are
covered under Dental Plus, except orthodontics.
Show your dentist office staff your Dental Plus identification card before receiving services. This ensures the office
knows the coverage you have and helps them manage
your account.
You only need to file one claim to receive benefits under
the State Dental and Dental Plus Plans. You will receive
two Explanations of Benefits (EOB) for each claim filed.
One reflects the benefits under the State Dental Plan
(claim number begins with a "T") and one reflects the
benefits under Dental Plus (claim number begins with a
"V").
The amount in the “What You Owe Provider” block on the
State Dental Plan EOB will decrease based on the Dental
Plus payment. So, wait until you receive your Dental Plus
EOB before determining your financial responsibility to
your dentist.
Visit the BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina website,
www.southcarolinablues.com, to find a dentist who
accepts the Dental Plus allowances and decreases your
out-of-pocket expenses. From the home page:
Click on "Members."
Click on "Providers."
Click on "Visit Now" under "Doctor & Hospital Finder."
Click on "Dental Care" in the drop-down menu in the
"Doctor and Hospital Finder" block.
Choose your specialty category
and State Dental Plus
network.
Enter your ZIP code and click
on "Search.
Hooray! No Reported Med Errors for the
Month of May
Charlotte Highway, Eden Terrace, Hall Street, Herlong,
Hidden Lakes, Highway 161, Poplar Acres,
Roberts Avenue, Springdale, Twin Lakes, Marett,
Meadowlark, RHWAC and YWAC
Good Job!!!!
It’s not your salary that makes you rich; it’s your spending
habits. - Charles Jaffe
VEHICLE SAFETY
With summer here, staff and consumers will be
out more going to different activities. Just a
reminder to drive safely—especially if there are
consumers in the vehicles. It is important that the
training received in defensive driving is followed.
Agency vans are very identifiable to those in the
community and folks have no problem calling and
reporting things they see.
CELEBRATE the 4TH of JULY
York Middle School
July 4, 2012
7 p.m.—10 p.m.
Live music, giveaways, kids activities and fireworks