Volume VI - Issue No. January 2010
Volume VI - Issue No. 1:3: July 2010
Message from that is too small to feed our family. In the past three
years the pie has gotten smaller each year. With
When informed by a staff of bullying HARC
must take action or we have some liability for the
the CEO a smaller pie we have no choice but to reduce
portions.” For this they need ten new lawyers. Don’t
bullying. In other words, according to the courts,
if we don’t stop it we must be accepting it. And, if
Agency for Persons with Disabilities forget their number—800-APD-CARES. we are accepting it, we are liable for a lawsuit or
After a long legal battle last year the Agency for prosecution under a number of laws including the
Person’s with Disabilities, APD, (800-APD-CARES) Communication, Bullying and Foul Language Equal Opportunity Commission.
has now gone back to the legislature, changed In recent months our new Human Resources Now, let’s talk about client families. The
the language, hired six new lawyers, ten new QIS Director has instituted some much needed new majority of HARC families are extremely kind,
testers and are back in the saddle again lowering policies. One of these is about bullying in the compassionate and well mannered. A small
Tiers, creating tears and forcing people out of workplace; it is, without fail, not permitted. In other minority are not. They feel it is OK to curse and yell
services. So, if you get a Tier letter please respond words, a staff that yells, curses, or otherwise verbally at HARC staff; this is, without a doubt, bullying; it
quickly or you could find yourself without services. abuses another staff, is terminated. This has always cannot be tolerated nor can it go on. Once a staff
The General Counsel of APD sent me a been so with clients, obviously, but with the recent informs management it is going on HARC needs to
response to my letter about the Tiers and said, “Our issues around bullying in schools, the internet, etc. it step in and stop it.
agency has the near impossible task of splitting a pie is wise to have a policy for staff, too. (continued on next page)
TEAMeffort:.......................... page 2 HARC Program Spotlight:.. page 4
Bobby Richards
HARC Program Spotlight:.. page 3
Rick Glaesser Cover Model:......................... page 7
Submitted by Patricia Whitmore,
Day Program Director at the
Riverview campus
Care Team is having a bake sale at
HARC Clients TWS every Friday during the month
of July. The Team is discussing donating
Self-Governance the money to the families of the police
Committee officers that were killed in Tampa.
As the team does so well, they are
looking to support members of their
community. And they are not afraid of
Donald King hard work. Staff members, Sharon and Shelly (on ladder), decorate
President for the carnival at the Riverview campus.
Circle of Support Message from the CEO
(continued from previous page)
While we can’t fire families, we can tell them
813-831-9999 they are no longer permitted on our premises.
Catherine M. Rinaldo, Esq. So, while you may be angry and upset, count
Nicholas F. Rinaldo, Esq.
to ten, breathe and start again, because if you
don’t, we will be forced to take action. No one Richard Lilliston
PERSONAL INJURY LAW HARC CEO
deserves to be cursed and yelled at, especially,
our hard working and dedicated staff.
TEAMeffort Returned “They also interacted with Riverview clients
while working on the computer, art activities,
to Riverview for More and music and exercise. Our site looks forward
Summer Projects to their visit every year,” said Patricia. Thank you
to ALL the volunteers!
For several summers TEAMeffort groups,
made up of various church youth groups,
descend upon the Riverview campus, a week at
a time, and beautify the boardwalk, clean up the
grounds, and, basically, bring a breath of youthful
fresh air onto the campus.
Fortunately, a fervent supporter of HARC,
Tim Jones, is the link that keeps HARC All Saints Lutheran Church, Huntsville, AL; Leaders-
HEIDELBERG PR entwined with TEAMeffort. In years past Tim Keith & Mary Lynn Thompson and Matt Titus and
was the youth minister who ministered to the Melanie Baeske
college students who ran the many groups
scattered about the area they were working…
they spent weeks in Ocean Springs, MS after
Hurricane Katrina. He encouraged the leaders
and stressed how important they were to the
younger kids they oversaw. He told them, “You
are like rock stars to them. They want to hang
out with you.”
In talking with Tim, he said the main goal St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Conway, SC;
of having the teens/young adults participate St. John’s Episcopal Church, Florence, SC;
in TEAMeffort is to “get them away from Christ Church, Mount Pleasant, SC; Leaders-
Sean Richardson and Charlotte Smith
distractions back home so they can experience
what God has planned for them. This may be
interacting with clients or each other or the
Walmart lady who rings them out after making
a candy run.”
According to Patricia Whitmore, Day
Program Director at Riverview, the groups have
done even more this summer:
Repaired and refinished the boardwalk; started The Crossings, Winter Garden, FL; Leaders-
Marcio Pacheco, Carolyn Hill and Robbie Flynn
a fence around the park area, to make it safer, and several chaperones
and the parking area is fenced off; finished a
greenhouse; painted some classrooms; worked on a
gazebo in the back garden; yard/outside clean-up;
cleared space and planned a butterfly garden(all
projects were overseen by Tommy Lesesne, who is
going to be a senior at Georgia State University;
Olivia Jablinski also worked at the Riverview
campus some days—she attends Concordia
University in Austin, TX). St. John Baptist Church, Gainesville, GA;
Leader-Ebony Watson, 3 chaperones
Program Walmart Supports HARC’s
this business and some political livelihood, what
brought Rick back to Social Work? “I feel my
personal attributes follow more in line with the
Photography Program
Rick Glaesser, Director Day Programs
social services field than working for a business,”
he stated.
As a complement to its current programs,
So, in December 2008, Rick was hired as
HARC requested funding to launch a new
the Assistant Director of the Centre for Life
therapeutic program involving digital photography.
Development (CLD), responsible, also, for
Richard (Rick) Glaesser, the Senior Center, within the CLD campus,
Walmart generously gave $4,000 for the digital
cameras to be incorporated into the program.
Director of Day Programs and the Homelink program. (He also works
As far as we know, HARC will be the only
on grants.) Rick finished his Masters in Social
organization offering this unique program to
One can never be sure where life will lead… Work (MSW) at USF in December of 2009.
the intellectually and developmentally disabled
from one career to a totally different one…from He is now enrolled again at USF in a five year
community in Tampa Bay.
one country to another…from one advanced program, for a Ph. D. in Social Work, beginning in
degree to another…Rick Glaesser knows—he August. As HARC has grown over the past two
lives a full life! years, we reorganized and created a Director
Growing up in Toronto, Rick went to the of Residential programs and a Director of Day
University of Toronto where he double programs positions. Rick began working as the
majored in economics and politics. He was, Director of Day programs on March 22, 2010.
obviously, not thinking of Social Work at this “Being busy, but also engaging with staff, as
time. Being a policy advisor was what he well as, the clients,” is the best part of this job,
was working towards. Upon graduation, Rick per Rick.
worked for a politician as a political aide, but The most
not for long as the government was ousted, so challenging
everyone in that party lost their jobs. Next, aspect is,
was a large multinational organization called “Keeping
Hill & Knowlton, Inc. where Rick worked in one on top of In the picture from left to right is as follows:
everything.” Asia Johnson (Store Clerk, Walmart),
division, Public Affairs International, where he Billy (HARC client), Rick Glaesser (Director of
lobbied for “all fronts: managed environmental, “Everything”
Day Programs), Quincy Stafford (Store Manager,
labor (there were no Sunday store hours in includes Walmart), Ali Kauffman (Program Director, CLD),
overseeing and Isaac Totos (Assistant Manager,Walmart)
the 90’s in Canada…now they are open 1-5
PM) and some health care issues. After four management
The objective of the digital photography
years, it was time for Rick to move on to being of the CLD, the Riverview campus, Tampa Work
program is to engage HARC’s consumers in
the marketing representative/policy analyst for Services (TWS) and Tampa Bay Area Support
artful expression through photography. Current
tourism/transportation where he “examined Services (TBASS)…ultimately, being responsible
evidence shows that photography can be a
government policy as it related to tourism and for every client who attends a HARC day
wonderful learning tool, as well as, a useful
transportation.” Rick was then a political aide program…and the people who care for them.
therapeutic outlet. Photography is also considered
for another year and then started a magazine, Interacting with clients is not as much a part of
a creative and introspective medium to inspire
with a couple of friends, where he worked as Rick’s days in his current role, but, he said, “Yes, I
individuals to reflect, communicate and express
the managing editor…to then move on to the miss the direct interaction, so when I visit all the
themselves from a different perspective. Laura
place where social work became a part of his campuses, I make it a point to stop and talk with
Dejesus, Thomas Schoendorf (both store
life. as many clients as I can.”
managers) and Quincy Stafford from Walmart
Rick worked about three years at the With that being said, Rick has quite a goal
agree with this concept, and they, along with
Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. Dealing for his first year as the director, “My goal is to
others, decided to invest in this client program!
with all kinds of crisis involving children and redesign our program, aiming to bring us to
a level that sees the clients achieve their full Initially, HARC will engage approximately 15 of
their lives…from adoption to foster care to
potential and establish HARC as one of the its consumers, divided into three separate classes,
neglect…“a legal aide dealing with my first
foremost organizations in the country.” He has each one hour, in this multi-media program. Once
exposure to social work.” But, he was not
taken steps toward this goal since he joined the program has had a chance to flourish, HARC
hooked on social work, yet. He next moved
HARC. One of his accomplishments, so far, is will also seek opportunities to profile consumers’
to an advertising agency as an editor/writer…
being “Successful in putting systems in place, but work in supportive venues (e.g., local museums,
till he moved to Tampa in 2001. From the time
there’s still a long way to go.” An example of art galleries, libraries and cafes). THANK YOU to
he arrived in Florida until 2008 he worked
this is “working to provide better tools for staff WALMART for Supporting this expansion of a
at Alexander Consulting as a “management
members.” Every client, every staff member HARC Client PROGRAM!
consultant sourcing opportunities for senior
executives in healthcare advertising.” So, after all
(continued on next page)
Circle of Support Program Spotlight Explaining his favorite part of his role at
HARC, today, Bobby said, “For me, being able
(continued from previous page)
to walk onto any campus/location and know
Rinaldo Law Group every single person there, and be able to hold
makes up the Day Programs at HARC. Rick’s
Tampa Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys- a conversation about things going on in their
goal is to have everyone engaged and happy to
Integrity, Experience, Compassion and Results lives, is terrific.” Of course, there are always
attend, no matter his/her role.
The Rinaldo Law Group is dedicated to challenges and his biggest one is, “The fact that
Tidbits about Rick: my job starts when everyone else is getting off
protecting and preserving the dignity of all
• Best way to contact him is via email: work. From 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM I do day-to-day
people. Obtaining justice for their clients is their rglaesser@hillsarc.com business and at 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday and
first priority in every case. • Member of the National Association of weekends, I put out fires and tend to all sorts
Their commitment to Social Workers of issues.”
personal injury law is one • He likes to run, watch movies and eat in his
When asked who is the most interesting
of quality, understanding of spare time
HARC attendee or resident he knows, without
the law, diligence, trust and R I N A L DO
L A W G R O U P
• He is a “big news junkie,” so often listens to hesitation, Bobby said, “Logan!” Because Logan
compassion. Their Personal talk radio is about Bobby’s age, and they happen to hang
Injury specialties include: catastrophic accidents, • Rick enjoys going to Ft. DeSoto, downtown out at the same sports bar, Bobby stated, “his
auto and truck collisions, motorcycle accidents, St. Petersburg, Clearwater Beach and disability is not a factor; just something else
products liability, wrongful death, bicycle accidents, Universal (“I love roller coasters!”) that is there. I think of him as Logan, not as an
medical malpractice and much more. For more • Favorite Quote---“Get in the game.” Individual to be served.”
information, their website is: • Best vacation: “Paris! The most romantic city
And, thankfully, there are accomplishments
www.rinaldolawgroup.com. I’ve ever been to!”
and goals to be set and met along the way of
any career. Bobby’s proudest accomplishment,
so far, is being the youngest member (to his
Bobby Richards Takes on knowledge), ever, of senior management at
NEW Role at HARC as HARC. His main goal, during his first year in his
new role, is “To build a residential program that
Director of Residential Programs is efficient, functional and widely talked about
SendSavings Promotion from within is an attractive part within the community.”
of working for any organization. When people In taking care of the residences, Bobby stated
Help HARC Raise Money thru SendSavings!
see it actually happening, that is terrific. Bobby that if a manger is out sick, “a second manager
moved from Indiana to Florida, right after covers the home. In each home there is a
HARC is using SendSavings text coupons to Medical Coordinator or an Assistant Manager
college; in fact, his first job after college was
raise money. The program is FREE for you to that has been trained to carry on the day-to-day
at HARC…almost six years ago. Working at
participate in and HARC can raise between $5.00 activities of the home while the manager is away
Stonebelt, an organization similar to HARC,
and $25.00 for each person registering. When for sick/vacation/etc. The monitoring manager
he was employed for nine years. While there,
you sign up, you makes managerial decisions and that information
Bobby progressed from a direct care worker
will receive text if filtered down via the medical coordinator or
to assistant manager of a residence, to being a
coupons from local assistant manager.”
residential manager, and finishing as the Quality
advertisers who Regarding the upkeep of the homes
Assurance Manager before moving to Florida.
support charities. You specify the number and type themselves, Bobby reported, “Per licensure
Stonebelt is part of The Arc, so in looking
of coupons you would like to receive. Each time standards written into laws and statutes,
for employment in Florida, Bobby sent resumes
you get a coupon, HARC receives 5 cents (even if monitored by APD and Organizational policies
to PARC and HARC. He interviewed and
you don’t use the coupon). For more information, and procedures, the interior and the exterior
was hired, the same day, when he spoke with
please go to www.sendsavings.com and select of each home must be kept in appropriate
a senior manager at HARC. Starting as the
HARC as your benefiting charity. standards. The Organization has various
Quality Manager for all of HARC, Bobby is now
systems in place to ensure that maintenance
the Director of Residential Programs. is taken care of in a timely manner. There are
Bobby grew up in a small town of two- also systems for monitoring the compliance
thousand residents (“and cornfields”) in the of maintenance within the home that involve
middle of southern Indiana. He majored in myself, my assistant and the Operations
history/psychology at the University of Indiana. Coordinator that monitor on a monthly
Currently, Bobby is pursuing his Masters in basis for compliance to ensure that each
Criminology at USF. I asked why Criminology Individual that the Organization serves has the
and he replied, “In this field, more and more opportunity to live in an environment that is
professionals are entering into forensics; I’d like safe, clean and well taken care of.”
to become an expert witness in trials for adults
So, in considering who makes sure of the
with disabilities.” residents having a safe, clean place to live in, I
asked Bobby how involved he is in the hiring of So, outside of the business of HARC and
direct care staff for the home. He said, “There is going to school, I asked Bobby a few things
not a single applicant that applies for a position about himself…to share with our readers:
within the residential program that I do not • Best way to spend free time is at social
approve prior to working. With the assistance of gatherings with friends, or by having a “Bobby”
the Human Resource Department, all applicants day where he takes off and drives and goes to
are screened prior to meet legal qualifications, dinner…alone!
once those are met, the Residential Team • He enjoys World of Warcraft and watching
interviews, makes placements, and trains the documentaries
employees to ensure the best possible care for • And, whenever possible, he goes to the beach
each Individual we are supporting through their to watch the sunset, “which takes my breath Employment Opportunities
journey of life while they are with HARC.” away every time.” Honeymoon Island is one *Positions require a minimum of HS degree or
of his favorite bay area spots. GED. Must be at least 18-years-old and have a
Bobby also added, “With having nine
• Reading is mostly school related, but he clean criminal and driving record.
residential homes, I am in at least one a day for
prefers literature from the early 1900’s Contact: Kirsten E. Forczek at kforczek@hillsarc.com
various reasons. The nature of my position does
• For music Bobby likes the Counting Crows
not allow for just hanging out in my office and
and U2, but also listens to “60’s and 70’s when
not physically visiting homes. There are weeks
the lyrics were meaningful and songs would
when I have spent 32 hours at a location before
the work week even begins. Not only that, but
bring about emotions.”
• Best way to contact Bobby is by cell:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
I enjoy going to the homes and talking with the
813-767-9104
Individuals that we support on a regular basis.”
7th Annual
HARC Bowling fundraiser:
Welcome to Mason LIFE Students have the opportunity to stay in the
resident halls to implement independent living Saturday, August 28, 2010 at PinChasers Midtown
skills also taught within the curriculum. Bowling Center, 4847 North Armenia Avenue,
The Mason LIFE Program is an innovative Tampa. Join us that day on our late morning, early
• Instructors - Master students enrolled
post-secondary program for young adults with
at GMU with a major in special education. afternoon or late afternoon shifts and have two
intellectual and developmental disabilities who
This provides them with an opportunity to hours of bowling fun at this social, non-competi-
desire a university experience in a supportive
work within the field in a supervised setting. tive bowling fundraiser!
academic environment. The mission of the
Undergraduates who minor in special education
Mason LIFE Program is a dual purpose. The
may complete practicums or fieldwork providing
first is to provide a supportive academic
additional aide to the Mason LIFE students.
4th Annual HARC Idol Finals:
environment for our students with intellectual Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at TPepin’s
The Mason LIFE program also sustains the Best
and developmental disabilities. The second Hospitality Centre located at 4121 N. 50th Street
Buddies program. Best Buddies matches people
is to supply an apprenticeship for George in Tampa. Join us from 11:30-1:30pm to cheer on
with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Mason University students. The Mason LIFE
with university students and creates one-to-one the 12 HARC Finalists performing for the 2010
Program presents our George Mason students
friendships. title. Tickets on sale NOW. Boxed lunches can be
opportunities such as: instructor, resident advisor,
• Employment - Freshman/Sophomores have ordered in advance.
internship, practicum, licensure, independent
study, field work, mentor, Best Buddy, and the opportunity to hone skills such as making
volunteer to gain important experiences and a resume and interviewing. Juniors are able to For more information on either of the above
knowledge to work successfully with students have campus job experiences ranging from events, please call 813-273-6364 and ask for
with intellectual and developmental disabilities. receptionist to office skills to data entry to Steve Roberto or Katherine McDonough.
library paige. Seniors are supported through job
There are five tenets: practicums outside of the university with such
• Students - Priority is given for continued placements as the World Bank, Kennedy Center,
growth especially in the core areas of reading, and Food Services. Jenny Curran: Do you ever Dream,
writing, and math. The four-year curriculum • Research - Goal of the program is to Forrest, about who you’re gonna be?
reflects all area of study. Weekly probe provide evidence-based practices that work in Forrest Gump: who I’m gonna be?
assessment in reading and math along with work the post-secondary educational environment Jenny Curran: yeah.
samples in writing are markers of academic servicing students with intellectual and Forrest Gump: aren’t-aren’t I goIng
to be me?
achievement. developmental disabilities. In fact, research
• Families - Support having an independent working with visual memory and reading
student having a university experience. The interventions is currently being conducted. All of
Mason LIFE Program is curriculum based, our research to date is single subject design or
not IEP driven, so students develop and gain case studies.
concepts throughout the four-year program. http://masonlife.gmu.edu George Mason
Students are expected to navigate the campus University in Fairfax, VA
and get back to class independently and on time.
HARC Employee Anniversaries CLD Program Restructuring As we were leaving, John spotted us from
the lunchroom doorway and yelled, “Hi Max!”
A Success Story Then, he asked if he could pet him. I agreed,
April Submitted by Allison Kauffman, Program with pleasure, and he walked up to touch
Chuck Wolfe 5 years Director at the Centre for Life Development Max’s back (with a little trepidation). Then he
Shannon Williams 4 years backed up, jumped up and down and yelled,
Kellie McFarland 3 years The Centre for Life Development has
Tammy Royal 3 years recently gone through a program restructuring
Lodie Law 2 years to implement new and innovative ideas. A
new time schedule, the opening of additional
Thelma Smith 2 years
homerooms and new classes are just a few of
Mary Partin 2 years
the changes. The staff and all of the consumers
Theresa Pullara 1 year
have jumped on board and are really excited
Rita Butts 1 year
with the new direction the CLD is taking!
One of the newest, cutting-edge projects is
May the inception of a pet therapy program with K9
Linda McCaffrey 12 years Community Assistance Network, Inc. (K9 CAN,
Consuelo Palacios 8 years www.k9can.org). The program began in early
Don Gilbert 8 years June and has been a success from the start. The
Noemy Morales 8 years animals that come to CLD are certified and
Nancy Cole 7 years trained to provide innovative therapy services to
a vast spectrum of special needs individuals. We
Stephanie Robinson 5 years
at the CLD wanted to share one of the success
Genevieve Ellington 5 years
stories--already.
Patricia Morrison 4 years
John is an individual who attends CLD. He
Linda Schwabe 4 years
has a very well-known phobia of dogs which has
Barbara Royal 4 years
inhibited him from participating in a significant
Edith Washington 2 years “I’ll tell Linda, I’ll tell Linda.” I asked if Linda was
amount of activities and outings that have taken
Michelle Blake 1 year in the lunchroom, but she wasn’t. I asked John
place at CLD and at home. When John sees
Jackie Thomas 1 year if he wanted a picture taken of him with Max
a dog he becomes extremely frightened and
and John agreed. I complimented John and he
usually runs as fast has he can in the opposite
jumped up and down, with pleasure. We exited,
June direction. The first week that K9 CAN came to
but I heard John yell Linda’s name, so we went
CLD, John’s specific needs were attended to so
Sonya Messer 10 years back into the room. I told Linda what John had
he would not see or engage with the animal
Rachel Ferlita 10 years done, and then showed her the picture. Linda
at all. Linda, the assistant director, approached
Todd Hodge 9 years praised him as John jumped up and down with
John about conquering his fear of dogs the
Carmel Wiggs 9 years satisfaction. As Max and I left the building, I
next week, as she was petting the animal. John
Sherry Sills 8 years could hear John’s voice yell, “I DID IT, Linda!! I
agreed and following is the story that was
Eugenia McLeod 8 years relayed, from the pet therapist, about John’s did it!!”
Steven Roberto 8 years interaction with, Max, the therapy dog: Yes, he did!
Shirley Burdett 5 years
Linda Taylor 4 years
Joseph Noziaire 3 years Ava Napoleon, Director of others tend to the little details; all contributing
to the project throughout the six month
David Jones 3 years Admissions, Graduated program. This year the class renovated a room
Linda Thornton 3 years
Frederick Black 2 years
fromWestshore Alliance’s for a teen lounge
Joycelyn Simmons 1 year Leadership Westshore Program and art studio
Kenny Benson 1 year at the Children’s
Pamela Fuentes 1 year Ava began the Class of 2010 program in Cancer Center
Solomon Brown 1 year January. As in all other classes prior to this one, in Tampa. The
the group visited MacDill AFB, Falkenburg Jail, class raised about
a forensics lab, HCC on Dale Mabry, Raymond $20,000 to make
James Stadium…and got to fine tune their own this a reality---and
leadership skills along the way. The group takes got some generous
a personality test and from there they see what donations from
type of qualities they have to work on a project- companies. The graduation luncheon was held
--which is called the Legacy Project—for each at the Centre Club on June 22. Mayor Iorio
class. Some people look at the big picture and gave a wonderful speech at the event!
World Alzheimer’s Day That makes funding research and clinical trial HARC Family Advisory Council
participation an imperative, because we’re
and Why People with frankly less close to a cure than many people
(HFAC)
Alzheimer’s Need It wish.
Submitted by Carole Brannock, President HFAC
By Paula Spencer, Caring.com senior editor
3. What people with Alzheimer’s need most HFAC hosted the Holiday Art Contest. The
are caring people and caring resources. judging took place on Tuesday, June 29th. The
On World Alzheimer’s Day, Monday,
September 21, most people with Alzheimer’s winning artists are as follows:
disease won’t be able to participate in an • Riverview: Edgar & Dan
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. But, they • TWS: Michael
directly benefit from events like these being held • CLD: Martha
around the world.
As in the last contest, the winning artwork will
That’s because World Alzheimer’s Day events
be made into greeting cards that HARC is going
are meant not only to raise funds for research
to sell. All the proceeds from the sales are going to
but to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and
fund the HARC Holiday Party in December.
people with Alzheimer’s disease. That makes this
World Alzheimer’s Day an opportunity for each
HFAC is taking a summer break from meeting.
of us to think about what messages we’d like
Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 23
to give to those who aren’t yet affected by this
at 5:30 PM, in Riverview.
living tragedy called Alzheimer’s.
So here are three facts about Alzheimer’s
that I want the whole world to know:
1. Alzheimer’s is not an inevitable effect A cure would be nice. But a more realistic,
On the Cover
of aging. Rayleen is part of the Supported Employment
immediate, and achievable goal is to make
Senility doesn’t strike everyone; it’s a terrible program at HARC’s Tampa Bay Area Support
coping resources available to all people with
disease. In a generation, much has been done to Services (TBASS). Rayleen works Monday through
Alzheimer’s and every caregiver, in every Friday in the commercial kitchen, within the
change this old public misperception. The fitting community. The love and caring most of us Community Center, at the Centre for Life
theme of World Alzheimer’s Day this year is, have in spades. The hands-on help for the Development (CLD). She preps food for two
“See it Sooner.” Early detection can slow disease relentlessness of this condition that kidnaps our meals and two snacks each day she works.
progress and improve quality of life. loved ones out from under us is what we could “Helping everybody,” is Rayleen’s favorite part
2. Scientists still aren’t sure what causes all use more of. of her job. And, her favorite meal is macaroni
Alzheimer’s disease. and chicken!
Fourth of July family and friends. The Kaul Home was selected
by Church of God Baptist Church, in Lutz, to
for HARC Residents have a group of children come and perform
Submitted by Carletha (Kay) George, “Building Everyday Lives”
songs of praise to the men at the group homes. Serving individuals with disabilities throughout
Residential Manager of Kaul Home
The menu consisted of picnic food. Sandra Hillsborough County since 1953.
The Kaul and Robson Homes 4th of July Bar- Shepherd, from HARC’s Finance Dept., provided HARC is a community based
b-cue was set up by Kay George and Lodie Law, a decorative/delicious 4th of July cake. The 501(c)3 that serves 400 youths and
Residential Manager for the Robson Home. We Individuals served had a great time. They are adults with disabilities throughout
wanted the individuals to enjoy their 4th with looking forward to next year! Hillsborough County.
Our mission is to support individuals
with disabilities to reach their potential
and “build everyday lives.”
As usual, kids add to the celebration!
In This Issue:
TEAMeffort:..............page 2
HARC Program
Spotlight: ...................page 3
Rick Glaesser
HARC Program
Spotlight: ...................page 4
Bobby Richards
Cover Model:.............page 7
I hope you have enjoyed reading the 6th Volume: 3rd Issue of HARC News Quarterly!
You can find previous issues of HARC News Quarterly on our website: www.hillsarc.com
I once heard an author named Daniel Burrus talk about his book Techno Trends. He said two things
that night, many years ago, at a community college I worked at in Illinois, that I have remembered: 1I am an
ordinary person who has chosen to live an extraordinary life. 2 Technology has enabled younger people to
teach older people, often, for the first time in history. Our world is full of things that did not exist five, ten,
and, especially, twenty years ago. But, some things never change--hopes, wishes, prayers are so often the same
for EVERY parent…keep encouraging people no matter their own “personal best”…or yours. When Fourth
of July came, my Grandmother would say, “Summer is over.” We are more than half way through the year…
what have you learned…shared with someone in your life? I need to get started for 2010!
Thank you to HARC’s Board of Directors and Trustees Paul Piro R. W. Armstrong Associates, Inc Sandra Murman State Legislator
for continuing to give HARC your time and support! Melanie Rodriguez Westshore Alliance Matt Doyle CapTrust Financial Advisors
Board of Directors: Conrad Frassa Parent/Retired School Principal Major Steve Saunders Hillsborough County
Marshall J. Burnette, Jr. Michelle Rusher
President Humana Sheriff ’s Office/Retired
Delta Air Lines Pilot/Retired
Valerie Pennypacker Parent Luis Viera Ogden & Sullivan, P.A.
Commander, USCGR/Retired R. Wade Wetherington Parent/Wetherington,
Derrick A. Lue PB Americas, Inc.
Ruth Van Dyke Vice President Hamilton & Harrison, P.A.
Catherine Rinaldo
Battelle Memorial Institute Rinaldo Law Group
Michele Pryor The Bank of Tampa
Scott Werkstell Karen Gillman
Treasurer Intelligent Office
Katherine Stone Barbas, Koenig,
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Board of Trustees: Nunez, Sanders & Butler
Gloria Logsdon Secretary Steven Brannock Chair Nick Rinaldo Rinaldo Law Group
Parent/Mental Health Consultant Brannock & Humphries Honorary Member:
Joshua Falcon Deputy Treasurer Ron Moore Parent/Excalibur John Holcomb
Edward Jones Financial Services Immediate Past Chair
Financial Services Parent/ Hill Ward Henderson