Fulmer — January - March 2009

Jan 1, 2009

What makes a house a home is family! All of you and the guys you support, Joe, Art and Fran are family and this house is certainly a home. Good families function best when everybody is on the same team and shares the same values and has compatible goals. Celebrations of holidays, birthdays and special accomplishments are usually an important part of family life and sharing a meal together is a traditional way that families have to bond with each other. Communicating, sharing stories and cultures also enrich a family's life experiences. All of this happens here as you come together to enjoy barbeques, birthdays and holiday dinners. When Joe suddenly became very ill you all reacted professionally to support Joe in all the ways he needed support but you also responded personally to the possibility that you would lose him. Many a tear was shed as you faced uncertainty with Joe and lucky for us all it wasn't time for Joe to go and he drew strength from all of you to fully recover and continue to be his pleasant self. You'll never forget that day; it will be forever a part of this family's story. Fred, as the Home Life Coordinator, leads this team and holds much of the history of Joe, Art and Fran. Mitsuka and Elizabeth are strong advocates for each of the gentlemen and Vanessa, Samuel, Christine, Jen, Deana and Carolyn round out the team by ensuring that each gentleman is safe, has needs met and lives the life that is so important to him. It is my pleasure to honor you all today as the "Family" of the Quarter and to thank you on behalf of the SPIN, Inc. Board of Directors, your fellow employees and Joe, Art and Fran for the tremendous dedication, responsibility and work you have put into making this house a home. Sincerely, Trina Losinno Executive Director