2008/2009 Significant Accomplishments

1. Zero lost work accidents thereby maintaining excellent safety record of past decade.

    

2. No turnover on Arc Management Team once again.

    

3. Continued to implement our Environmental Policy, helping to make the people we serve leaders in renewable technology and recycling etc.

    

4. Created new entrepreneurial opportunities for people served via Art Coop., Vending Business, and ArCreation Art Show and Sale.

    

5. Continued to offer training opportunities for all staff via in-services, College of Direct Support, Nonprofit Insurance Alliance, Cal Chamber; National Defensive Driving and Safety Council, CARF, State Compensation Fund, Supported Life Conference, Nonprofit Risk Management, Winton Ireland etc.

    

6. Continued to be the quality leader in our area in the provision of Community Services, Supported Living Services, and Supported Employment Services.

    

7. Finalized our Emergency Response Binders and protocol.

    

8. Again facilitated an increase in the number of people served having the opportunity to volunteer and, or work in their community.

    

9. Expanded performing art and music expression opportunities for people served in both counties.

    

10. Continued active involvement in both Amador and Calaveras County Fairs.

     

11. Continued tradition of hosting welcoming picnic for PUSH America Journey of Hope cyclists.

     

12. Secured two new accessible vans via Caltrans Section 5310 grants.

     

13. Held successful fundraiser to raise matching funds needed for 5310 vans.

     

14. Continued to hold successful ArCreation and Dixieland fundraisers.

     

15. Maintained over 30 Supported Employment Individual Placements for the past year.

     

16. Completed phase one of reorganization which added a CARF Health and Safety Monitor to organizational chart.

     

17. Continued successful public transportation advocacy in both Amador and Calaveras counties.

     

18. Continued to offer people served the opportunity to attend college classes at Columbia College. 

     

19. Continued to offer outstanding Recreation opportunities to people served in spite of reduced funding for this service.

     

20. Continued to maintain a health balance sheet and adequate cash flow in a very challenging funding environment.

     

21. Continued to promote a positive and celebratory service environment by celebrating holidays, birthdays, safety record etc.

     

22. Continued to facilitate outstanding People First Self Advocacy activities.

     

23. Updated a variety of Policies, Procedures and Practices in preparation for 2009 CARF Survey.

     

24. Transitioned to “e-billing” for almost all of our Valley Mountain Regional Center billing.

     

25. Upgraded our computer labs and computer back-up technology etc. in both counties.

26. Continued our involvement with a variety of organizations including California Disability Services Association, Amador and Calaveras Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee, Amadoropoly Committee of Amador Community Foundation; VMRC Finance and Personnel Committee etc.

     

27. Continued to maintain excellent Board involvement and attendance at Board meetings.

28. Installed new floors in Calaveras kitchen and Amador men’s bathroom.

     

29. Maintained high levels of satisfaction among people served, parents, referral agents, and employers. 

     

    We did all this and much, much more by working together as a Team!