Jessica has shown all of us that she can multi-task. She maintains the brochures, updates the website, writes the Newsletter, handles agency press releases, goes to networking and community events and runs the

Fred Lang Foundation Board, as just some of her normal routine duties.  In addition to this we have all been part of the events that she organizes.  Some of these are the Fred Lang luncheon, the Healthy Start Diaper Drive, the children's CSU improvements, the Child Abuse Prevention event, the Mental Health Walk, the Drug Court Habitat Rebuild, CIT graduation, Breast Cancer

Campaign, our holiday party and others that I'm sure I've missed.

She is a board member of the Charlotte County Young Professionals and has recently joined Leadership Charlotte.  She is also the social media chair of the Florida Public Relations Association and a member of the Charlotte County and the Punta Gorda Chambers, as well as the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  In her spare time she has the huge task of organizing and putting together all the details for the Summer Ball.  She is also now working on a marketing plan for our

new location in Murdock.

The really nice part is that she does all of this with a great attitude.  She always has a smile and always is there to help.  Jessica definitely goes Above and Beyond and makes CBHC a better place for all of us.

Jay Glynn, LMHC

Chief Executive Officer

CBHC is presenting Brian O'Flaherty with the Saving Money Makes Sense award due to his demonstrated ability to significantly reduce the Dietary Food and Labor Cost within the past fiscal year July 2011 to June 2012.

The data reveals that thru clever work schedule rearranging of the dietary staff and switching to the breakfast service provided by the CSU/RC tech staff the Dietary Department was able to reduce the overall food labor cost by 18.3% (or) $29, 101.00.

Additionally, Brian worked his "magic" with food product and was able to bring significant reductions to the overall food costs as well.  This was not an easy task as the food costs have been steadily rising.  The amazing thing, is the overall food quality has continued to improve and our CBHC employee lunch service is growing, serving approximately 3,500 employee meals this past fiscal year.  Brian's expertise and experience was demonstrated by reworking the menu and training staff to reduce food waste.  As a result of this the data reveals that the overall food costs were reduced by 30.4% or $40,913.00.

Adding both reductions together this equals an overall combined reduction of Dietary food and labor costs by 23.9% or a GRAND TOTAL of $70,014.00

Brian, CBHC "THANKS YOU" and wants you to know that the agency "APPRECIATES" your dedication and demonstrated commitment to agency goals and mission.  CBHC recognizes your VISION to "Saving Money Makes Sense" and is proud to call you Chef Brian, Dietary Manager & friend.

Gina Wynn,

Director, Adult Case Management and Residential Services

(From left to right: Dee Cannon-Care Coordinator, June Pabruada- Care Coordinator, Gina Wynn- Director, Dorothy Tagtow- Peace River Regional Medical Center, Nancy Kraus- CCHS Coalition, Megan Burkard- Supervisor, Jessica Martell- Care Coordinator, and Zady Garcia-Luis- Care Coordinator.)

Tracy Breeck BHT at R.C. 1^st shift has been proudly nominated for this month's Praesto recognition for the outstanding job he does in his work with the consumers, staff and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment at the CSU. Tracy Breeck you are being recognized for setting the standards and showing exceptional dedication with effectiveness and innovation in your position as R.C. BHT.

Tracy was born in Danville, Indiana but grew up in Madison, Indiana and was attracted to his current work due to interest in psychology while in college. Tracy has been working in the mental health field for many years starting in his early 20s as he worked in group homes and the state hospital in Indiana. Tracy considers his biggest strength in this field as his "Ability to just listen". Tracy feels his biggest challenge in the mental health field is "Putting yourself out there for a consumer only to have a consumer come back a few months later only to have to do it all again". Tracy states that the most rewarding about his job and what makes it all worth while?  "When you are in the community and someone approaches you to thank you for helping them".  Tracy's biggest turning point in his life was the birth of his first child in 1994. Tracy's philosophy of life is "Laughter heals".  Tracy has been involved in little league coaching for 14 years until his kids outgrew and board of directors. Tracy reports his method for keeping a healthy work/life balance is "I try to live life to the fullest and remembering each day is a gift". Tracy feels that the most critical problem faced by people in this field is "That the health care workers burn out". Lastly, the one thing that most people don't know about Tracy is that "I am a goat herder. I have 4 goats as my pets Molly, Starla, Rudy, Buster". 

2012-2013  Board of Directors

Ed Wotitzky, Wotitzky, Wotitzky, Ross & McKinley

President

W. Cort Frohlich, Esq, Frohlich, Gordon & Beason

Vice President

Tina Narr

Secretary

Larry Stewart

Jeff Brown, Ashley, Brown & Company

Major Mark Caro, CCSO

Michael B. Cronin

Melinda Diedrick, Merrill Lynch

Michael Grant, Ambitrans

Margaret C. Lang

Robert C. Sifrit, Esq.

Dr. David Winsor, Access Chiropractic Center

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care underwent its' fourth accreditation review by the nationally recognized and highly respected CARF (Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).  CARF accreditation indicates CBHC's commitment to continually improving treatment services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.  CBHC's programs and services received the highest possible level of accreditation.