AIM Spring Issue 2021

Spring 2021 A.I.M. Quarterly Alternative All Impact Makers Services, Inc. Happy Spring, ASI! Welcome to longer days, warmer Patrick O’Hara temperatures, and fresh air. THANK YOU to everyone who responded to our IMPACT Committee Survey! 2020 ANNUAL IMPACT Winner Based on your feedback, you will see employee birthdays, home spotlight, and craft ideas added to the Newsletter. Also, internal job openings are now posted every Friday on the Employee Portal of our Webiste. We also added a tab on our Website showing the results of our survey. We hope you enjoy the Spring Issue of our newsletter! Sincerely, The IMPACT Committee Join our next AIM meeting: July 14th, 9a or 3p. Welcome to Our New Employees! January, February, March Aminata Fofana Taiylor Heller Brianna Richards Congratulations to our 2020 ANNUAL Darneisha Hill Karenda Tillis IMPACT winner, Patrick O’Hara! Tamera Prather Tanisha Coulter We have 408 Patrick joined ASI 5 years ago and has Gay Neal Jamila Washington Likes on been a great addition to the Shiawasee Dominique Mahan Nicole Clifford Facebook. team. From his meaningful relationships Erica Cesaro Tiffany Little with the people we serve and his Sabrina Dow Jamie Ostrander Our goal is 425 compassion for others, Patrick is an Evelyn Brown Lacey Carroll Likes by this outstanding representation of ASI. Trinice Smith Praneeth Naliganti summer. Since we could not hold the Annual Tishia Sides Whitney Hardwick Awards Luncheon this year, the Owosso Laporsha Prather Mykia James PLEASE Like and office was decorated and pizza was Chadelle Richardson KaDaiza Gadison Share our Page! delivered to Patrick’s worksite. Patrick Ciera Bevelle Michelle Rhodes was presented with his plaque and gift Mandi Lane Melanie French catalog on a video call. Thank you for Eseaba Buckman Brianna Bacon the IMPACT you make, Patrick! Renita Barnett Stephanie Bartlett Lateka Fleming Jason Thomas February IMPACT Winner Simya Anthony Tira Brown Congratulations, Connie Ozuza May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Connie shows kindness and patience to the gentleman The pandemic affects us all differently. Talk to at the Grace Home. She someone if you are feeling alone, afraid, or have always has an ear for them thoughts of harming yourself. The resources below and shows compassion. She is an exceptional team include a TEXTING option. player! Thank you, Connie, for being such a dedicated MICHIGAN CRISIS TEXT LINE If you are experiencing and awesome advocate to emotional stress and anxiety but are more comfortable our consumers! texting than talking, get help from the Michigan Crisis Text Line. Text the keyword “RESTORE” to 741741. Available 24/7. NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE If you are thinking of taking your life, get help from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 1-800- 273-8255 – available 24/7. You can also text the keyword “TALK” to 741741, or visit suicideprevetionlifeline.org.

AIM Quarterly Page 2 April May 29 Years 37 years Lori Grove-L Randall Riley-G January February March 26 Years 19 uears Bonnie Snider– L Cindy Matthews-G 20 years 22 years 34 years Maria Bradshaw-G Latonia Henry-W Janet Riley-G 19 Years 16 years Kerri Whitehead– N Sandra Sprinkle-L 16 years 16 years 17 years Ellinor Robertson-LP Amber Harris-LP Algin Bonner Jr.-G 11 years Rose Judd-S Edda Gitao-Wiggins-M 14 Years 14 years 12 years 16years Veronda Ballard-W Karen Duperron-LP Crystal Mauldin-L 10 years Renee Louch-S Marlo Meniefield– G 12 years 13 Years 8 years 14 years Daniel Farlin-L Taisha Barnett-G Lisa Jaynes-W 7 years Joy Spencer-G Jolynn Good-LP Tiffany Robinson-M 11 years 10 years 7 years Jennifer Brooks-S Sandra Hairston-O Luwann Chapman-G Wendella Gloster-O 6 years Jacqu6elyineearNs ell-W Ruby Harris-O Alisha Farley-G Nicole Guerrero-LP 7 years 6 years Jeremy Case-S Andrea Glenn-O Dakarai Tidwell-G 13 Years Valerie Potter-S 7 years Devin Lockhart-N Emily Taylor-G Deron Nowicki –W 5 years 5 years 6 years Dawn Bailey-W 11 years Socorro Ramirez-S 4 years Jason Martin-S Mia Jones-O Cierra Tillis-G 4 years 4 years Linda Singleton-W 4 years Jessica Washington-G 9 years Shania Wilburn-G Cathy Shive-S Charnae Washington-W Ginger Flanner-S 3 years Danisha Johnson-G Amanda Alexander—LP 3 years Brittany Dunlap-LP Patsy Wood-L 3 years Sandra Goff-W 4 years Ron Sherwood-N Ryann Benner-S 3 years Lauren Budzynski-N 2 years 2 years Juanita Gibson-W Destiny Harper-W Contadina Ozuna-O Rachel Euseary-W Diane Provost-G Elaine Henderson-LP Miranda Thomas-N 2 years Heather Arthur-S Tahisha Woods –O Laurie Koski-M Christina Collins-LP 3 years Jessica Pacheco-L 1 year Sara Collins-W Darrion Holden-Lawrence-G |Amber Delisle-L Amanda Bishaw-N 2 Years Shanaye Harris-W Janae Spencer-S 1 year Amera King-N Shawn Goosen-G Crystal Williams-LP Rashan Ramsey-G Cheryl McKenzie-W Artaija Haggins-O Kassandra Hoye-G 2 years Kelly Davidson– N Danny Logan Jr.-O Deborah Dobler-LP Timothy Allen-G Gayle Nicholson-N June Erica Montgomery-L Tricia Pyciak-G Lotta Kuchar-S Latasha Jones-G Jennifer Chase—L 27 years Jalen Howard-W Kimberly Lighthill-G Tammy Worden–W W-Wayne S-Shiawassee LP-Lapeer G-Genesee N-Northern L-Lansing O-Oakland M-Macomb 1 year 1 year Billie Leonard-L Susan Taylor-S Mackenzie Sims-N 21 years Justina Hardwick-W Marsha Hearst-O Laquita Paschal-W Denese Umphryes-G Tiffany Churches-N Jane Thelen-N 20 years Kassandra Hoye-G Gwendolyn Brooks-W Tracey McLaurin-G 19 years Dwayne Price –G Nicole Frye-S Earline Jackson-G Lynn-Ann Johnson-G Home Spotlight! Mary Jones-G Sass Home June (cont.) 18 years 5 years Saverne Huff—W April Westphal-L Introducing our newest home at ASI! 15 years Kyleigh Pingle-W Our Sass home became a part of ASI Dwayne Price Jr –W 4 years in December, 2020. Sass is the home 13 years Dee Dee MWontgomery – of 5 affectionate and energetic Christine Sutter –N Melinda Mead-L gentlemen who have a love for music Kathryn Wood-L and back yard barbeques. The home is 12 years 3 years Yolanda Horne-W located on a beautiful tree-lined Latasha Callaway-G neighborhood in Macomb County. 11 years Casey Sidebottom-L Damarcus Light-G Thank you to the compassionate and dedicated Sass Team: 2 years Dwayne Price, Jr. (Program Coordinator), Akilia Powell, 10 years Latasha Callaway-G Tiffany Robinson, (Shift Leader) & Dominik Zaleski Shawna Markus-M Christopher Cohen-W Taylor Hedley-L 1 year 9 years Dariesha Bobo-G LaQetha Tyler–G Djoni Yarbrough-G 6 years Onalee Przeslawski–W Jenessa Steck-S Cloe Mauldin-L Mercedes Krueger-L Cloe Mauldin-L

AIM Quarterly Page 3 Beth and Kissy from Charlevoix Mercedes and Anthony from Robert and Dennis from Wayne County attending a virtual Night to Shine Williamston enjoying the sunshine! CDO having lunch at Applebee’s. Happy St. Patrick’s day from the Boyle Home! Happy Birthday to Casey and Thomas from Macintosh! Mark from Howe enjoying homemade Fluffy (our newest addition to Travis and Mariah from Oxford Mason bean and ham soup. Thank you Erica! Wayne County CDO) and Judy. making brownies.

AIM Quarterly Page 4 \"During these dark days of Covid, Jenny Chase from Doing craft projects can help develop Williamston has been instrumental in creating fun coordination skills, help you to relax, and activities for our consumers. Jenny spends one on one time with each consumer. Whether it’s reading a story, allow people to express themselves! making a picture, nail care, or taking a walk. Each day, Follow these instructions to create a she makes everyone feel special. Thank you, Jenny!” ~ personalized note to Mom, a Guardian, or From the Williamston Consumers someone special in your life! Shout Out to Kelly Kidd! “Kelly doesn’t just cover a shift; • Purchase glitter, blank cards & she provides onsite support and mentorship with her coworkers. When she is called, she will ask “where and envelopes, and glue from your local when do you need me?” without hesitation and always dollar store or Walmart. with a positive attitude. Thank you, Kelly!” ~ Lacey • On the blank cards & envelopes, Carroll, Oxford Mason Team Coordinator & Deb Lee, squeeze glue into shapes or splatters Program Coordinator onto stationary. • Choose your glitter colors and Shout Out to Tarrah Richmond from Grace… “she is new sprinkle onto the glue. to our team and has already proven herself as a powerful asset. She jumps in to solve issues, offers rides, and lends • Show off your sparkly creation in the Summer an ear or shoulder. She was promoted to Shift Leader AIM newsletter. Please submit employee and and we look forward to the exciting things she is going to consumer project pics to:[email protected]. do for our individuals!” ~ Andrea Glenn, Grace Team Coordinator Hello, ASI! A healthy team is one that finds balance by sharing each of our differences, Shout Out to Dennis Ragland…”Dennis has been an employee skills, styles, perspectives and strengths. for ASI for over 20 years and he always goes above and beyond Teamwork is not just about getting the job for the Dodge consumers. Dennis constantly engages with the done, it’s about people connecting, guys and always ensures they are happy.” Thank you, Dennis! ~ supporting each other on a human level and Will Paige, Program Coordinator letting people support you in return. As the pandemic continues to loom, it is \"Melinda Mead and Desiree Pickell from Bradford are more important than ever to draw on the helping our consumers prepare a vegetable garden for the strength of our team. (Helpers are not home to enjoy. Thank you both very much for helping our always good at asking for support.) Thank consumers to live meaningful lives!” ~ Billie Leonard, you for the role you have on the ASI Team! Bradford Team Coordinator Jenny Bhaskaran \"I would like to thank Morgan Jeffries for all that she does for the consumers at Oxford Mason. Morgan is $500 always ready to help the team. She is caring and always has a smile on her face. Thank you, Morgan!” ~ Lacey Employee Referral Bonus! Carroll, Oxford Mason Team Coordinator After three months of successful full-time Shout Out to our new employee, Lateka Fleming, from employment. $250 for part-time. Macintosh. She recently finished her First Aid-CPR class...” Lateka is going to be an awesome employee. She has the potential to advance in her career with ASI.” ~ Genesee Area FA/CPR Instructor \"I would like to give a Shout Out for April Westphal for being a great team player. April is always willing to help out without hesitation. Thank you for your dedication, April!” ~ Lacey Carroll, Oxford Mason Team Coordinator

AIM Quarterly Page 5 Jacqueline Nell-1st Lynn-Ann Johnson-13th Darrion Holden-Lawrence-1st Kristyn King-17th Trinity Green-4th Kimura Moore-17th Christopher Cohen-4th Amy Ramirez-18th Deron Novicki-2nd Mykia James-19th Daniel Farlin-2nd Kimberly Kassa-21st Pamela Cross-2nd Amy Case-16th Wendella Gloster-2nd Mackenzie Sims-22nd Devin Lockhart-2nd Ellinor Robertson-17th Alexandra Conley-6th Ciara Gooden-23rd Alfrieda Whitmore-3rd Bonnie Snider-19th Darneisha Hill-7th David Gute-24th Jeremy Hagerman-5th Akilia Powell-19th Kesha Brown-Smith-10th Latacha Powell-Gill-25th Shawna Markus-19th Melody Markus-5th Nicole Smith-20th KaDaiza Gadison-11th April Westphal-26th Cesilie Burns-6th Michele Aaron-23rd Sandra Hairston-6th ASI Employees covered by BCBS are eligible for Christopher Lundy-24th FREE VIRTUAL MEDICAL VISITS Justina Hardwick-7th Christina Collins-25th Chevelle Sandusky-8th Create an Account: Kara Klein-28th MOBILE– Download the Blue Cross Online Visits Kyleigh Pingle-10th Destiny Harper-28th App Algin Bonner Jr.-29th WEB– Go to bcbsmonlinevisits.com Yolanda Horne-10th Laurie Koski-29th PHONE– Call 1-844-606-1608 James Brezzell-30th Jazmin Lipford-12th Taiylor Heller-14th Ciera Bevelle-15th Rosa Johnson-1st Mary Jones-14th Stephanie Bartlett-19th Christine Sutter-27th Morayo Awe-2nd Amy Irwin-14th Brenda Hollis-20th Earline Jackson-27th Cierra Tillis-3rd Tynisha Allen-14th Dennis Ragland-21st Candy Hamilton-28th Laporsha Prather-4th Teresa Roberts-15th Jason Thomas-21st Alexsis Hall-28th Patricia Carradine-8th Brittany Dunlap-15th Jennifer Chelar-24th Billie Leonard-28th Nicole Guerrero-9th Tracie Evoy-16th Jaden Waters-25th Madison Mahon-29th Sarah Hofacker-11th Trenton Slaughter Jr.-17th Amber Delisle-25th Myra Frazier-30th Tamie Stevens-13th Jamie Spade-18th Linda Singleton-25th Kelly Weber-18th Rhonda Dawson-26th