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"Improving the lives of people with disabilities
through housing, employment and community support"

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Agency News and Information Human Resource Fair Kicks Back at Old Man Winter! by Barb Gabri, HR Director You know that winter has been harsh when you look forward to daylight savings. You know you have had your share of shoveling when you look forward to mowing the grass again. You know you have had enough winter when you stand on your deck at 6AM, in your boxers, when it’s still only 20^oF and strain to hear a spring bird. You know you have cabin fever, when you look forward to going to your Human Resource Fair! This year, we put an extra effort in the tropical décor, added the background music of an authentic Caribbean steel drum ensemble, served fresh tropical pineapple and donned our loudest floral attire in the hopes of ushering in an early spring! The HR Fair had good support from our area providers, excellent drawings for free gifts, and an assortment of information for those eager to find out what they might be missing. Dr. Travis Grondin, an area Chiropractor and his assistant, Rachel were on hand to provide computerized readouts of the ‘roadmap of nerves’ that run through our bodies like a superhighway and pointed out where we might find a little ‘traffic congestion’ and possibly benefit from a spinal adjustment. Rachel (pictured below) offered free 10 minute massages complete with a pre-loaded IPOD piping the sounds of the sea directly into our ears. Mark Jacobsohn from Relayer “UNUM” Benefits donated a Best Buy gift Card, and Alane Downes of MetLife brought free stuffed Snoopy Dogs and they turned out to be quite a hot item! Liberty Mutual sponsored a Red Sox Ticket Drawing which has yet to be finalized, but we are all waiting with baited breath! A special thanks to Stacy Andrews, our new Finance Director, for her flair for decorating and the home made goodies she brought to us. Also, a big hug of thanks to Gary Mascher for allowing his ‘botanical babies’ to go on an outing to the Training Center. They added so much atmosphere! As with any event, many hands made it a success so please accept our hearty appreciation if you were part of the event. All in all, it turned out to be an informative day with providers on hand to answer our benefit questions, compare policies, participate in wellness checks and to load up on fun! Many thanks to all- Cross Insurance, Concentra, MetLife, Relayer, Dr. Grondin, MoCo Finance Department, the hospitable Training Center, and all staff who braved the winter elements to join in. Stayed tuned for a list of winners, and the grand prize winner of the Liberty Mutual Red Sox tickets drawing! About Us Since 1976, Motivational Services has assisted adults recovering from significant mental illness living in the cities and towns of Kennebec County in Central Maine. We help people meet their basic need for improving the quality of their lives by providing opportunities for safe and affordable housing, employment, case management, recreation, and socialization services. We offer interest-free loans, rental subsidies, and payeeships to people in need of financial assistance to cope with the stress of their illness. Motivational Services is a not-for-profit corporation which conforms to the rules and regulations of the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). For more information contact: Richard M. Weiss, Ph.D. Executive Director Motivational Services, Inc. PO Box 229 14 Glenridge Drive Augusta, Maine 04332-0229 Phone: 207-626-3465, 207-621-2542 TTY Fax: 207-626-3469 Email http://www.mocomaine.com

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