Happy Turkey Day,
Issue #5 -2015 – MAY
First Coast Administrative
Professionals
P. O. Box 19931
Jacksonville, FL 32246
www.fcapjax.com
Presidential Perspective
Inside this issue:
From the Desk of the
President
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30th Anniversary
Admin Professional
Day Event
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About FCAP!
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New Members /
Announcements/Teams 13
Accessorizing with
Scarves and Jewelry
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Keyboard Shortcuts
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8 Things Every Admin.
Professionals Needs To
Do by December 31st
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“Who am I?”
- Terri Nearmyer
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50 / 50 Winners and
Birthdays
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Meetings & Events
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Official Education
Partner
This year’s APD Luncheon was a blast! It was by far FCAP’s finest hour to date.
Yes, a lot of work occurred behind the scenes; and yes, we were tired to the
bone but we pulled it off and that’s all that matters. It was perceived as a very
relaxed, informal gathering of professionals and exhibitors. There was good
energy and many opportunities for networking and to shop a little.
Exhibitors on hand were stellar again this year – if you needed it we had it!
Merchants represented the legal industry, hearing aids, radio, hospitality,
promotional items, banking, home goods, catering, cruising, jewelry and beauty.
Our bags were full with freebies and our stomachs left wanting more after
sampling Jason’s Deli and Edible Arrangements tasty tidbits.
Our keynote speaker was Jan Spence; a petite 5’2” lady who once played on a
women’s professional football team. Growing up in an athletic family led her to
want to play sports and football was the chosen one. It was 1994, the year the
Jacksonville Jaguars expansion team was announced that she played her heart
out and her team went on to win the AFC Championship. Her mantra, “It’s Game
Day” was a big hit.
A special thanks for all of the volunteers for this event – including those who
participated in the Saturday work session and the day of the event – Julie Smith,
Shirley Durrant, Denise Pusateri, Adrianne Colyer, Denise Brzozowski, Felisha
Miller, Jan MacLean, Jay Goff, Josie Vasay, Lakisha Jackson, Linda Cason, Linda
Johnson, Linda Montonera, Liz Gant, Lori Switzer, Maria Moral and her daughter,
Tammy Moore, Terri Nearmyer, Christy Bennett and Winona Goff. You ROCK!
In addition to all of this, FCAP member donated baskets were a featured hit.
UNFCE ran their own voting poll on Facebook and Josie Vasay’s
Sandals/Sand/Summer basket won UNF’s People’s Choice award! She was very
surprised to win the $20 cash prize! (The baskets were such a hit that UNFCE has
requested we do them again next year!)
We’re going to take a few days to catch up on things and then we’ll be right back
in the planning stages for our next fun filled event. Look for more information
inside on the upcoming Accessorizing with Scarves and Jewelry on
May 30th. The process for nominating officers for the 2016 year
will also kick off in the next few months so be thinking about a
position you might be interested in and help lead the association in
attaining future goals!
Regards,
Robin
Robin Henderson, CAP-OM
2014-2015 President
Help US Celebrate 30 Years with UNF for this Event!!
The Lunch and Learn was a tremendous
success, with 300+ folks in attendance!
Seating was at capacity but there were
smiles all throughout the day. All in all, it
was a very successful event!
Check out the following pages to see
snapshots of exhibitors, Administrative
Professional of the Year and Executive of
the Year award winners, along with door
prize giveaways and the two grand prize
drawings!
Be sure to mark your calendars for the
2016 event – scheduled for Wednesday,
April 27, 2016!
Remember award nominations are being
accepted all throughout basket the
upcoming year. Don’t wait until the last
minute to nominate your favorite
administrative professional or executive
for 2016!
SPONSORED BY:
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YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IT NEXT YEAR!!
PHOTO BOOTH WAS A HOOT!!
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 2015!
Shirley Durrant nominated Tammy Moore!!
I nominate Tammy Moore for Administrative Professional of the Year – 2015.
I met Tammy in 2013 in an IAAP, International Association of Administrative Professionals, chapter
and we are both in FCAP, First Coast Administrative Professionals. She has been an active member of
both entities, attending meetings that offer educational benefits. She also has membership in Women’s
Home and Foreign Mission Society, National Association of Professional Women and serves on the
board of the Friendship Community Church. She has been a volunteer on the feeding team at I.M.
Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless since the center opened 20 years ago. She has been instrumental in
her company being involved with the Sulzbacher Center and they now help out twice a year. Because of
her involvement, her company also supports The Bridge of NE Florida and Angelwood, both non-profit
organizations. And in fact, she is the reason her company helps with St. Jude Children’s Hospital and
Angel Aid, along with the New Orleans and Mobile branches of Seaonus.
Mrs. Moore, Executive Assistant, has been an employee of Seaonus for thirteen years. The CEO of
Diversified Port Holding, the parent company of Seaonus, states that she is friendly and approachable
with all personnel and consistently demonstrates a willingness to help in any area; she provides support
with a positive and willing attitude and a high level of professionalism. He further states that Tammy is
always value conscious, using good judgment regarding all office activities. She demonstrates a genuine
concern for her team members; she volunteers where needed and makes suggestions that promote
efficiency. Mrs. Moore is a positive image to all their customers.
Tammy displays excellent decision making skills in that she identifies and understands issues, problems,
and opportunities. She understands and supports safety initiatives and monitors working conditions per
the CEO’s evaluations, and he states she is a great team member to work with.
Be thinking of WHO YOU may wish to nominate for 2016!
Remember, you may now submit your nominations at any
time during the year!!
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EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR 2015!!
Leslie Hodge nominated Karen Gallagher!!
It is my pleasure to have the opportunity to nominate Ms. Karen Gallagher for the Executive of the Year.
Karen Gallagher is the Vice President of Human Resources and Learning for Brooks Rehabilitation.
Although I have only been in this position as Executive Assistant for eight months, Karen’s support and
trust in my abilities empowers me with confidence knowing that she values my role and input as an
intricate part of the team. Karen has made it a priority to work with all the Admins within our system.
Specifically, she has charged us with organizing monthly meetings to help with our development as
Admin Assistants. For example, we plan on having tutorial style meetings, that could be on a subject
that we may not all be familiar with but could be valuable to our daily tasks. These monthly meetings
will keep us connected throughout the system and helps promote teamwork among the admins despite
being in various settings and locations. To further enhance my personal/professional growth, Karen also
encourages me to take advantage of any conferences, trainings, webinars and outside organizational
participation which would be supported financially by Brooks.
Karen’s dedication to the Brooks Mission, Vision and Values is inspiring. She is a leader to be admired
and demonstrates our values: Accountability, Compassion, Continuous Learning, Innovation, Integrity,
Service and Teamwork.
To quote, a member of the Human Resources team, “I think Karen exemplifies the Brooks value of
Continuous Learning, whether it is herself or the people that report to her. She encourages everyone to
continue expanding their knowledge and expertise.”
Be thinking of WHO YOU may wish to nominate for 2016!
Remember, you may now submit your nominations at any
time during the year!!
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WOW – IF you missed it – You missed a LOT!!
Our Guest Speaker – Jan Spence really got the crowd
up and on their feet!! We learned the “Women’s Football
Team” Fierce Growl!!
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ADMINSTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL’S DAY EVENT
Thank you again to those who contributed 26 wonderful door prizes!
FCAP BASKET WINNERS HONORED!
We had 22 members who provided 26 gift baskets! Shirley Durrant, Julie Smith, Robin
Henderson, Denise Pusateri, Cathy Kilpatrick, Tammy Moore, Jan MacLean, Sue
Hermiston, Linda Johnson, Liz Gant, Winona Goff, Adrianne Colyer, Lori Switzer, Terri
Nearmyer, Linda Montonera, Carmen Simkanich, Denise Brzozowski, Christy Bennett,
Jay Goff, Kinita King, Josie Vasay and Deb Davis!! THANK YOU ALL!
Tim Giles of UNFCE attended our April 23rd membership meeting to present the
awards to the Basket Theme Contest winners. He explained his team put all the
baskets out on tables and asked staff to come by and rate each basket from 1 to 5;
with 5 being the highest rating. NO names were available to them for the judging
purposes! They were not only blown away by the creativity but all said it was
EXTREMELY hard to choose!! The following were the award winners .
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place”
Honorable Mention:
Honorable Mention:
D’Stressing Therapeutically
Movie Mania
Survival Kit Until Payday
My Gardening Fun
Gardening Guru
Robin Henderson
Terri Nearmyer
Denise Brzozowski
Denise Pusateri
Cathy Kilpatrick
Congratulations again to our winners!
Surprise Announcement!
UNF put all the FCAP baskets on their Facebook
page & asked their viewers to vote – the ‘People’s
Choice” winner was Josie Vasay! She was
awarded a cash prize at the event.
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SO MUCH TO DO – EXHIBITOR BOOTHS – PHOTO BOOTH!!
21 Exhibitor Booths were enjoyed by all!!
Adsum Law
BBVA/Compass
Clear Ear Hearing Solutions
Edible Arrangements
First Coast Admin. Professionals
Holiday Inn-Baymeadows
Jason’s Deli
Mary Kay
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Pampered Chef
Premier Jewelry
Promo Depot
Scentsy
Seventh Wonder Spa
Silpada Jewelry
Total Travel
Tupperware
UNF Continuing Ed
Webster University
Youthful Medical Spa
WEJZ 96.1
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WOW – IF you missed it – You missed a LOT!!
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OUR TWO GRAND PRIZE WINNERS!! Very Excited!!
Fantastic executive chair – compliments of Staples!!
Arthur Crofton of 96.1 had the winner test drive it!
43” HD LED Smart TV –
compliments of Amelia Consulting LLC!!
Tim Giles of UNFCE ‘offered to carry it out for her” –
SURE!!
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About FCAP!
Core Mission
The mission of the First Coast Administrative Professionals (FCAP) is to be the premier
association in Northeast Florida dedicated to furthering the administrative profession.
We are committed to providing opportunities for office personnel to develop and grow
through education, professional development, leadership and networking.
Core Purpose
Provide a platform for administrative professionals to develop and grow through
education, professional development, leadership opportunities, and networking to
address the changing roles and ever increasing responsibilities.
Core Values
Commitment:
Development and enhancement of education goals through learning
in all areas of opportunity.
Communication: Providing a clear, concise message at all times. All members will be
heard.
Excellence:
High quality resources and opportunities provided to support
member growth.
Teamwork:
Supportive of other’s efforts both professionally and personally.
Every person is a valued member.
Tradition:
We are proud of our profession. We learn from our past, but we are
not bound to it. The future is an open slate.
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Here’s why we think becoming a member of First Coast Administrative
Professionals is the right thing to do for your career!
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Grow your Calendar Management abilities
Improve Your Communication Skills, both Written and Verbal
Learn how to manage difficult people
Master those software skills
Access to Monthly Newsletters – which includes Tips & Tricks
Numerous Leadership Opportunities
Boost Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
Extend your fundraising talents
Participate in teambuilding
Align yourself with a mentor and build relationships
Network with local administrative professionals from companies such as JPMorgan Chase,
Brooks Rehabilitation, Interline, Baptist Medical Center, Florida Blue, City of Jacksonville, and
many, many others
Have access to education discounts to offered through University of North Florida’s Continuing
Education Department
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About FCAP!
Executive & Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Office Manager
Receptionists
Analyst/Program Manager
Office clerks
Project Coordinator
Customer Service Representatives
Student
Retiree
...just to name a few
Anyone who desires to continue to learn and move forward in their career. Network, expand your
contact base and grow!
Do you have to be employed to join FCAP? NO – what better way to network and ‘find a new
position’ than to belong to a professional organization and learn about new opportunities!
The annual dues are $75 plus a one-time $5 processing fee = $80.
Renewal dates for 2016 will be based on your ‘join’ date in 2015 and only $75!
Visit our website: www.fcapjax.com – register online @
http://www.fcapjax.com/FCAP_Membership _Application.pdf
Then you’ll definitely want to know about the EXTENSION
to FCAP’s New Member Incentive Program!
Each member that sponsors a guest who joins* FCAP will receive $10 CASH! to be
awarded the month after the guest becomes a member.
PLUS
You will automatically be entered into the quarterly drawing for $25 cash!
One entry for each new member sponsored during April - July.
Drawing to be held at August 20, 2015 Meeting.
The more new members sponsored, the greater your chance of winning!
*FCAP new member means dues must be paid in full to qualify.
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New Members Sponsorship Program and Announcements
Don’t forget these important dates!!
New FCAP Members!!
Ellie Holman
Sue Kluszewski
Lori Washington
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Aug 8 – Networking Luncheon – TBD
Sep 26 – Alhambra - “9 to 5” Musical
Dec 12 – Alhambra - “Christmas Carole“
Remember to bring guest(s) and sponsor new
members for CASH awards at meetings!
Team Attendance Contest Standings as of 4/16/15
1st place as of the April meeting – BUT the Motivators are on
their heels!! Make sure you’re at the next meeting so your attendance can help your
team win this phase of the contest.
Press Forward
Anissa Baker
Cathy Kilpatrick, Capt.
Daphne Colbert
Felicia Miller
Georgia McGlendon
Lori Switzer
Mary Gillette
Shirley Durrant
Sue Hermiston
Tammy Moore
Lori Washington
Sub-Total:
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Optimistics
Adrianne Colyer, Capt.
Caroline Fleet
Christina Bennett
Denis Pusateri
Jay Goff
Kelly Holland
Kelly Rigdon
Kinita King
Lana Milesevic
Maria Moral
Sue Kluszewski
Sub-Total:
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Motivators
Brenda Minier
Deb Davis
Debbie Latek
Denise Brzozowski
Karen Folco
Lakisha Jackson
Linda Montonera
Robin Henderson
Terri Nearmyer, Capt.
Winona Goff
Ellie Holman
Sub-Total:
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Magnificents
Carmen Simkanich
Jan MacLean
Jodi Tygrest
Josie Vasay
Judy DiGerogio
Julie Smith
Linda Cason
Linda Johnson, Capt.
Liz Gant
Sarah Schultz
Sub-Total:
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In July we will announce the Phase 1 winner! That TEAM will be awarded the equivalent of $10 per
team member to use for their TEAM celebration!
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* NETWORKING /FUNDRAISING EVENT **
1st Place: $50 Cash
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Keyboard Shortcuts: Word, Excel, Outlook
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Keyboard Shortcuts: Word, Excel, Outlook - Continued
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8 Things Every Administrative Professional Needs to do by December 31st!
DUE DATE: May 31
Project: Join the ranks of the ‘Hi!’ people
Enough walking down the hallway and averting the gaze of people you don’t know well. You want to be
remembered and respected around the office? Say hello to everyone you pass, from the CEO to the
cleaning staff. Doing it every day might mean a difficult personality change, but picking at least one day
in particular and going from 9 to 5 on a ‘hello spree’ is within everyone’s reach.
DUE DATE:
June 30
Project: Seize the Ultimate Commodity
That would be time, of course. Co-workers who have slighted you in the past keep taking more and
more from you when you gossip, complain, or just privately obsess about them. Make a goal this month
to let it all go and move on!
DUE DATE:
July 31
Project: Offer Your Services Where They’re Not Expected
Who in the office have you never helped with a project? The next time you speak with them, ask what
they’re working on and offer to help if needed. They’ll be impressed with your friendliness and
dedication, and new doors just may open!
DUE DATE:
August 31
Project: Nail that Elevator Speech
Write a seven second job description for yourself and memorize it. Make it impressive, something you
can really sell to others, no matter what you do and no matter who asks the question.
DUE DATE:
September 30
Project: Take the no-negativity challenge
That’s right, for one day you don’t get even the slightest margin for error on this task. If you don’t have
something nice to say, keep it inside till the clock strikes midnight, and then remind yourself: This is how
really happy people operate all the time!
DUE DATE:
October 31
Project: Buy the most valuable paperweight a person can get
Go out and get yourself a dictionary – no, not the online version! A real book that sits on your desk at
arm’s length is a constant visual reminder to grab it and look up a word you’ve just heard and should
probably know. You’ll forget about that word in seconds unless the dictionary is at the ready.
DUE DATE:
November 30
Project: Make your commute into a classroom
You’ve listened to your entire music library 500 times, so this is the month you download an audiobook
about a project about a subject that might help you on the job. It doesn’t have to be anything too jobspecific; there are thousands of fascinating books about the world of business itself and how we live in it
that have much to teach.
DUE DATE:
December 31
Project: Reach out to someone who’s been laid off
Everyone knows somebody who got cut off from the job unexpectedly. You don’t have to offer any
specific help or suggestions to a laid-off employee, just check in and ask how they’re doing. And don’t let
the fact that you haven’t spoken in months dissuade you from being the kind person who doesn’t stop
liking a co-worker just because the cubicle is not empty.
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Who am I??
Terri Nearmyer
Director of Sales, Holiday Inn
When asked the following questions, Terri responded:
It’s been said that perseverance and hard work bring success. Do you believe this? Why?
I do believe whole-heartedly that success is derived from persevering and working hard. I
believe that a work ethic is a skill learned early in life, whether from necessity or from being
reared in the fashion that one accomplishes things when working hard for something. From
household chores as a youngster to starting your first job when legally able to do so, it
brings monetary satisfaction along with gaining responsibility as a young adult (whether
one is aware or not). By persevering and not letting a “no” or various challenges get in
one’s way, the outcome is bound to be positive. For example, pursuing a new job-it’s a
numbers’ game and one is surely bound to succeed if they persevere (be consistent).
If you could take a day off from work, what would you do first? Why?
The first thing I do when taking a day off from work is I try to sleep in as long as possible
and make no obligations to anything or anyone. I do this as it is my only “me” time and
believe our body, mental and physical, needs refueling. Heck, staying in my pajamas all day
would be ideal!
Tell us a time when you had to go above and beyond to get a job done.
A recent example of going above and beyond to get a job done is receiving a frantic phone
call at 6:15 in the morning from our front desk at the hotel as the temporary line cook was
a “no-show” and breakfast needed to be served within the half hour for our in-house
guests. I was in the hotel within 20 minutes and was able to assist in the kitchen, with our
limited management staff, a product for our guests as they came down to eat in our
restaurant. In that I am in a sales role at our hotel, not in operations, this exemplified my
stepping out of my work responsibilities to help the team and in turn, providing a superior
dining experience for our guest.
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$1 per ticket
OR
$5 for SIX tickets
All members and guests are welcome to participate in our monthly 50/50 program:
Purchase one ticket for $1 or purchase 6 tickets for only $5! Winner of the drawing gets
to take home HALF THE CASH!
50/50 winners and amounts..... Below are some of our lucky winners:
2014:
June
July
August
September
October
November
Denise Brzozowski
Winona Goff
Denise Brzozowski
Kinita King
Terri Nearmyer
Linda Montonera
$19.00
$18.00
$15.00
$23.00
$14.00
$22.50
January
February
March
April
Sue Hermiston
Tammy Moore
Maria Moral
Denise Brzozowski
$19.50
$26.50
$23.00
$22.00
2015:
Happy Birthday!
MAY
Brenda Minier 5/4
Josie Vasay 5/7
Linda Johnson 5/22
Carmen Simkanich 5/24
“ It’s extremely important to look at both what we know from a research perspective and what we
get from the field and from people in practice”
Howard Spivak
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
DATE
May 21, 2015
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SATURDAY, May 30
Fundraiser for FCAP!
MEETING / EVENT
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May Member Meeting – Brooks Rehabilitation, 1 Floor
Topic: Social Media I-Cloud
Speaker: Pamela Ramsey
June 4, 2015
Accessorizing with Jewelry & Scarves by Dana Stroud of Premier Jewelry
Home of: Julie Smith, 10715 Spurs Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32257
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
RSVP requested! – see flyer in newsletter!!!
Board of Directors Meeting
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Brooks Rehabilitation, 4 Floor Executive Conference Room
June 18, 2015
June Member Meeting- Brooks Rehabilitation, 1 Floor
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Topic: Organizational Skills/Processes
Speaker: Sheila Green
Thursday, July 2
Board of Directors Meeting
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Brooks, 4 floor executive conference room
Saturday, May 2nd
Belk’s Special Charity Sale!
6:00 am – 10:00 am
More details to come – save the date!
Thursday, July 16
July Member Meeting - Brooks Rehabilitation, 1st floor assembly
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic: Communicating with People
Thursday, August 6
Board of Directors Meeting
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Brooks, 4 floor executive conference room
Saturday, August 8
FCAP Network Luncheon – more details to come – keep date open!
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Speaker: Wilbur Pike
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday, August 20
August Member Meeting – Brooks Rehabilitation, 1st floor assembly
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic: Professional Networking
Thursday, September 3
Board of Directors Meeting
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Brooks, 4 floor executive conference room
Thursday, September 17
September Member Meeting – Brooks Rehabilitation, 1st floor assembly
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic: Overcoming Outlook Boundaries
Saturday, September 26
FCAP Alhambra fundraiser – join us to see 9 to 5
Evening – timing TBA
More details to come once finalized
Thursday, October 1
Board of Directors Meeting
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Brooks, 4 floor executive conference room
Thursday, October 15
October Member Meeting – Brooks Rehabilitation, 1st floor assembly
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic: Improving Time Management Skills Speaker: TBD
Thursday, November 5
Thursday, November 19
Board of Directors Meeting
Brooks, 4th floor executive conference room
November Member Meeting – Brooks Rehabilitation, 1st floor assembly
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Topic: Ace the Annual Performance Review Speaker: Wilbur Pike
Saturday, November 14
Komfort for Kids Craft day @ Brooks – for the Peds Dept. children
Timing TBD
More details to come – save the date!
Thursday, December 3
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 10
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 12
Evening – timing TBA
Board of Directors Meeting
Brooks, 4th floor executive conference room
December Holiday Meeting–
Location TBD
FCAP Alhambra fundraiser – join us to see The Christmas Carole
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Board of Directors Meetings
Speaker: Judy DiGeorgio
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Speaker: TBD
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More details to come once finalized
Member Meetings
Events and Activities
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