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CovenantHealthCarePresident/CEOSpenceMaidlowUnveilsSuccessionPlan

At its most recent meeting, the Covenant HealthCare System Board of Directors approved a succession plan proposed by President/CEO Spence Maidlow. Maidlow’s plan includes transitions for several key executive positions and a restructuring of the executive team.

Maidlow and Vice President/CFO, Mark Gronda, plan to retire as of December 31, 2014. Combined, the two have more than 70 years of service. Maidlow described who will take on their responsibilities

beginning January 1, 2015. At Maidlow’s recommendation and with the unanimous support of the Covenant Board, Ed Bruff will transition from the Executive Vice President/COO position, to President/CEO of the organization. Kevin Albosta, current Director of Finance, will assume Gronda’s role as Vice

President/CFO. Bruff has been part of the Covenant executive team since 1983, and has been COO since 1999. Albosta has been finance director at Covenant since 2002, with executive responsibilities for the Covenant budgeting process, strategic financial initiatives and new venture financial analysis. “I am profoundly grateful to be able to transition Covenant’s leadership into such capable hands,” says Maidlow.

Terry Niederstadt, Chairman of the Covenant HealthCare System Board of Directors, commented, “We have been very blessed to have Spence leading our healthcare organization and providing guidance at the highest level to all our staff and administration for the past thirty two years. One of the most important aspects of preparing for the future is to have high quality leadership in place. We have been working for many years to continuously assemble the right team to lead this complex organization and meet the challenges

of the health care industry.”What began for Maidlow as a summer job in the

laboratory at the former St. Luke’s hospital became the career of one of Michigan’s longest tenured health care CEOs. He led Covenant through the acquisition in 1987 of Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital by St. Luke’s Hospital, and the merger of St. Luke’s and Saginaw General in 1998. Now, nearly 16 years after the creation of Covenant, Maidlow continues to lead new ventures and diversification to enhance the

organization’s viability and sustainability within the ever-changing health care landscape.

To meet the changing needs, Covenant has been working to develop ways to strengthen relationships with medical staff and enhance the alignment of physicians with the organization. With this in mind, Maidlow and

Bruff have developed a plan to change the executive leadership structure, eliminating the COO position and creating two Executive Vice President positions reporting directly to the CEO, one for hospital operations, and the other for the physician enterprise. This new structure will take effect in 2015. Dr. John Kosanovich has been immediately promoted to the new position of Executive Vice President of the Physician Enterprise with Dan George, current Vice President of Ambulatory Development, moving into the role of Executive Vice President for Operations.

“I am confident that these changes will help Covenant be successful in the future, and will further our efforts to provide extraordinary care for our patients,” says Maidlow. “It has been my privilege to work with many incredibly talented people on the Covenant team.”

Spence Maidlow Ed Bruff

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SaginawCommunityLosesPositiveandInfluentialBusinessmanBy The Michigan Banner Staff

Saginaw has lost a history lover, a business leader, and a devoted family man—Tom McDonald, Sr.

McDonald, 84, died Sunday, May 18, at Covenant HealthCare hospital surrounded by his family.

Tom McDonald Jr. remembered his father for his strong work ethic that he instilled in each of his five

children. “He always taught us that we should always do the right thing,” he said.

McDonald was born July 26, 1929 to Dr. Francis and Mary Fordney McDonald. He graduated from St. Andrew High School with the Class of 1947, where he played football and was captain on the football team, his obituary states.

There he met his high school sweetheart, Ruth Bader, and they were married on March 31, 1951. McDonald attended Assumption College and later graduated from General Motors Institute, with a degree in Automotive Marketing, in the summer of 1951. He worked for Guy Garber at Garber Buick on Genesee Street in used car reconditioning, from 1951 until 1956.

He then joined his father at McDonald Nursery. After Dr. McDonald’s death in 1963, Tom became owner and manager, working in retail nursery and landscaping until 1981. In September of 1980, Tom purchased Garber Pontiac Cadillac, and it became McDonald Pontiac GMC shortly thereafter. In May of 1996, he opened McDonald Ford in Freeland, according to his obituary.

Throughout the years he authored many articles, and was always generous with his knowledge of history that he shared with The Michigan Banner, particularly the articles published under the heading of Looking Back.

He was a collector of antique cars; the favorite in his collection was his first classic, a 1934 Phaeton, which he rebuilt.

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LegendaryAuthorMayaAngelouRemembered

N.C. - Maya Angelou was a voice for the ages. She was respected around the world, and one of the most prolific thinkers and poets of her time.

Angelou died in her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Wednesday, May 28, at the age of

86, with her family surrounding her according to a family statement. “She lived a life as a teacher activist, artist and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. The family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that she is looking down upon us with love.”

Angelou was born April 4, 1928, in St. Louis. At a young age, 14, she became San Francisco’s first black female cable car conductor, and in the 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. asked Angelou to serve as northern coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

She was the winner of the Medal of Freedom, granted to her in 2010 by President Barack Obama, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed on any citizen. One of her most famous books was, “I know why the caged bird sings.”

Although she never went to college, she spoke six languages and received over 30 honorary degrees. She was so fluent that she served as a newspaper editor in Egypt and Ghana. “I created myself,” she said. “I have taught myself so much.”

She was the poet chosen to read at President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration in 1993. She wrote and read an original composition, “On the Pulse of Morning, “which became a million-seller.

“I have no modesty. Modesty is a learned behavior. But I do pray for humility, because humility comes from the inside out.”

Rest in peace Miss Angelou, you will be remembered always.



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he was the recipient of many awards and honors from various organizations. In 2002, he and his wife, Ruth were honored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, receiving the Wally and Irene Bronner Spirit of Sharing Award.

The McDonald legacy will continue through family and the community he loved.

RememberingtheLifeofJohnnyWilliams--Dad

Johnny Williams died April 8, at the age of 64. He was born October 13, 1949 in Saginaw, MI, to Geneva and James Williams.

“He was a man who loved his children who would do anything for them, said his family. He raised his children to be independent and to always keep your word.” The family shared that he was a very humble, trustworthy, and loving man who loved the Lord, his wife, Brenda, who he was married to over fifty years. He loved watching his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren enjoying life while

reminding all to be sure to receive an education. Mr. Williams served in the armed services. In his spare time, he enjoyed

working on cars, and traveling to visit family. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Brenda Williams; children,

Janica Shawn Williams, Shawntella Williams, Shivonny Andrea Williams, Shytour Williams and Shyteese Williams; grandchildren, Sierra Williams, Sentray Williams, Shytour Williams, Shivontavia Williams, Shavonda Williams, Shaliya Williams, Shivonny Williams, Jr., Anthony Jones and Rai’ona Jones; great-grandchildren, Shekirah Williams, Sentray Williams, Jr., Sa’meria Fields and Anthony Jones, Jr.; brothers, Azola (Patricia) Williams, McKinley (Karen) Williams, Felix Williams and James (Geraldine) Williams; sisters, Twana Williams and Faye Williams; a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, James and Geneva Williams; sisters, Rose Williams and Ester Williams.

Family members and friends remembered Johnny for his love and concern for all people. “Once you came in contact with Johnny you would love him from the beginning, and he never would forget you.” “Johnny will truly be missed by so many, but forgotten by none.

CelebratingtheLifeofEvaM.Alexander

Eva M. Alexander peacefully passed from this life to her eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at the age of 91 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1922 in Waco, TX to Eliza and Ocie Williams.

At the age of eighteen, Eva married Earl Hall and from this union they were blessed with six daughters. Eva and Earl stressed education and strong family values. Earl passed away in 1971 leaving Eva to continue their legacy. On December 30, 1978 she married Leon Alexander whom “the girls” lovingly referred to as Papa. Eva loved first

and foremost her family. She truly loved young people and they often looked to her for words of wisdom. Fashion, decorating and her home were her passion; she always had “a project.” She was a faithful member and servant of Bethel A.M.E. Church for over 50 years; serving as a Steward, Stewardess Board #1, Courtesy Committee and Retirees Club.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters; Vera Jones, Dallas, Texas; Gloria Wilson (Maxie), Saginaw, Michigan; Sherley Bowen (John), Mesa, Arizona; Helen Jones (Alvin), Saginaw, Michigan; Susan Hall, Phoenix, Arizona; Demona Hall, Saginaw, Michigan; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren, and many other family and friends.

Sharing in the celebration of Eva’s life are her lifelong friend Virginia Sugg and special friends Marion Hardaway and Vida Rouse. She also opened her heart and loved as her children Beatrice McAfee, Sharon Evans, Patricia Butler and Bruce Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Alexander: a daughter, Earline Moore and two sons-in-law, Rev. W. G. Jones and Walter Moore, Jr.

“AMother’sLove”A mother’s love is something

that, no one can explainIt is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain.It is endless and unselfish

and enduring come what mayFor nothing can destroy itor take that love away…

It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,

And it never fails or falterseven though the heart is

breaking…It believes beyond

believing when the worldaround condemns, And itglows with all the beauty

of the rarest, brightest gems…It is far beyond defining, it

defies all explanation, And it still remains a secret like

the mysteries of creation…Amany splendored miracle man

cannot understandand another wondrous

evidence of God’s tender guiding hand.

A Father’s Wisdom“I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.” Proverbs 4:11-13, NIV

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LocalHealthcareWorkerWinsLifetimeAchievementAward

Saginaw-The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) presented their Lifetime Achievement Award to Al Adan who recently retired from Health Delivery as their Migrant Services Director. The 2014 Migrant Health Awards were part of the NACHC National Farm worker Health Conference in Delray Beach, FL.

This award recognizes Adan’s leadership in migrant health, and acknowledges contributions he has made to the migrant health community and to community-based health care as a whole. Adan started at Health Delivery, Inc. (HDI) as a Health Aide in 1970, then seemed to transform migrant healthcare throughout his over 40 years in the field.

He overcame many barriers to make it what it is today. He hired as many bilingual providers and staff as he could to help with patients that often hesitate to seek services due to socioeconomic and language barriers. He joined state organizations, held migrant

orientations, and drove mobile medical buses, collected donations, conducted health fairs, and so much more. “There were no barriers in Al’s migrant program! If something was needed, he found a way to get it. There is no one more deserving than Al”, said Jeff Reinarz, Director of Communications and Development at HDI.

“I had the pleasure to work with Mr. Al Adan and promised him I would keep acknowledging and serving our Michigan migrant population for all of the hard work they do. Al was the one of a kind humble person that served for more than forty three years at HDI and this is why I congratulate Mr. Al Adan for this life time achievement award,” said Jesse Costilla, Migrant Program Coordinator for HDI.

This award is presented to an outstanding individual or organization which has demonstrated long term commitment and excellence in migrant health for 15 years or more.

OP/ED:Naturalization-DoItForYourFamily By New America Media

It’s hard to imagine that we as individuals can do anything about the broken immigration system that is tearing many of our families apart. But we can.

There is one step that, if taken together, could have the power to protect our families and move our communities forward. More than 8 million immigrants in the United States have green cards and are eligible to become U.S. citi-

zens. Yet only 8 percent of eligible immigrants naturalize each year.

Imagine what would happen if the millions of us who are eligible to become citizens actu-ally took that step. We would be able to vote. But the benefits of citizenship don’t end there.

We would be able keep our families togeth-er. As naturalized U.S. citizens, we could peti-tion for our relatives. We would get automatic

citizenship for our children under 18 who are Lawful Permanent Residents. And unlike green card holders who can still be deported, U.S. citi-zens are protected from the threat of deportation, and so are our children.

We would be able to travel freely, visit a sick relative or attend a wedding without worrying that we might not be allowed back in the country

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Al Adan, Migrant Services Director Health Delivery, Inc.


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We would be able to access public benefits like Medicare and Supplemental Security In-come. If we choose to retire abroad, we would be able to keep our Social Security retirement income – and of course visit our grandchildren.

We would be able to apply for government jobs that are only available to U.S. citizens. And studies have shown that immigrants who natural-ize also see an increase in income!

So why aren’t more green card holders ap-plying for citizenship? Some may be held back by financial and language barriers. But a group of organizations that form part of the national New Americans Campaign are working to reduce these barriers.

For example, it costs $680 to file for citizen-ship. But if your income falls below poverty level, you can qualify for a fee waiver.

If you don’t speak English well you may think that limits your chances of becoming a citi-zen. But if you have been here for many years, you can qualify to take the exam in your native language. And if you do need to take the exam in English, many local organizations provide free and low-cost English and citizenship classes.

Becoming a U.S. citizen doesn’t have to mean giving up citizenship in our home country – the United States allows for dual citizenship.

Green card holders can get other questions answered through Citizenship Works, an online tool to guide users through the citizenship appli-cation.

With so many immigrants eligible to apply for citizenship, the biggest challenge may simply be a lack of information.

That’s why this year, in cities across the country, media that serve immigrant communi-ties are coming together with the national orga-nization New America Media to help inform our audiences about the importance of citizenship and some of the free resources available to help them through the process.

We are calling on our audiences to take the important step of becoming American citizens -- not just for the individual, but for the good all of our families and communities.

To learn more about the New Americans Campaign, go to: newamericanscampaign.org or #newamericans.

DeltaCollegeisSeekingFamilyHistoriesforDocumentaryDelta College Q-TV is currently seeking in-

teresting family histories, photographs, letters or other documents for their new local history docu-mentary, whose working title is “SETTLING IN – Cultures & Immigrants That Built Mid-Michi-gan.” A late fall 2014 premiere is targeted.

Currently in pre-production, “SETTLING IN” will examine how ancestral groups shaped Mid-Michigan and explore how their local com-munities thrived amidst the challenges of starting a new life in a strange and unfamiliar land.

Q-TV is working in conjunction with many local historical societies and the Delta College History Department on the project. Delta College

Q-TV Producer and Director Bob Przybylski and Independent Producer Christine Santiago Drake are very excited about their upcoming project.

“This area was settled by such a diverse group of people,” Przybylski said. “We want to tell the stories of their struggles and successes, and we hope the community will help us do this by sharing their family histories, photographs, letters and other documents. We’re sure there are many interesting stories and thousands of family photos out there that show the everyday life and businesses of these immigrant families over the years and we want to tap into this resource for our documentary.”

Santiago Drake added that they are also seeking recent immigrants to help tell the story. “Today’s immigrants, like those of the past, en-counter similar challenges as they choose a path of naturalization to become American citizens,” she said. “Michigan’s cultural landscape will surely continue to evolve as they contribute to their communities, celebrate and share their heri-tage, and settle in to this promising new land.”

For more information on how you can par-ticipate in Delta College Q-TV’s new documen-tary, contact Bob Przybylski at 989-686-9569 or [email protected].

SaginawCountyCommissionOnAging•2014AnnualSeniorPicnicFriday, June 13, 2014 – 10 AM to 1 PM • Haithco Park • (Located on Schust Rd. Behind the Senior Center) • Gates Open at 9 AM

Tickets are Available at Saginaw County Commission on Aging • 2355 Schust Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603 • Reservation Deadline is Monday June 9, 2014

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PureMichiganBusinessConnectDetroitPartnerswithDetroitAutomakerstoHostInvite-OnlyEvent

Saginaw - PMBC Detroit Three Event: Pure Michigan Business Connect is partnering with Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors to host an invite-only sup-plier summit on July 22, 2014. The summit will feature procurement representatives and subject matter experts from the Detroit Three automak-ers and 40 of their tier one partners looking to connect with qualified Michigan companies.

Over 300 needs went live last week and more will be added over the next couple of weeks.

Companies who would like to attend should complete the application at http://puremichi-ganb2b.com/b2b-web/#DetroitThree Each ap-plication will be reviewed, and invitations will be sent to those companies that are the best fit for the specific opportunities. Invited companies will receive at least one private meeting to dis-

cuss potential opportunities with one of the pro-curement teams present at the summit.

TheprioritydeadlinetoapplyisJune20,2014.Applications received after that date will only be considered if there are needs that have not been addressed through the initial application window.

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OregonCoupleSelectedasSBANationalSmallBusinessPersonsoftheYearWashington - Burning the candle at both

ends, an Oregon couple is now experiencing the sweet smell of success. Husband-and-wife team Billy Taylor and Brook Harvey-Taylor, the founders of Portland, Ore. based company –

Pacifica, have been named this year’s National Small Business Persons of the Year at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), National Small Business Week awards ceremony in Wash-ington, D.C.

With Billy’s entrepreneurial spirit and Brook’s creative vision, the two founders started making candles in 1997. By 2008 they had reached $12 million in revenue. But, a change in

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FROM P 10, Business Persons of the Yeardistribution channels brought about a downturn that forced the couple to seek financing to repo-sition the brand and keep ownership of the firm. By working closely with the SBA they were able to secure the money they needed without com-promising their ownership or vision.

Firstrunner-upFirst runner-up is a family team from San

Bernardino, Calif., - Anita’s Mexican Food Corp.: Ricardo Robles, President; Pablo “Rene” Robles, Vice President/Operations; and Jackie Robles, Secretary/General Manager.

Anita’s Mexican Food Corp. is a minority-owned, wholesale food manufacturer and co-packer. The company’s origins date back to 1958 as a flour tortilla manufacturer when family patriarch Mauro Robles founded a series of busi-nesses now known as Anita’s. Mauro came from Mexico, earned citizenship and sought to create new products that respected Old World tastes and traditions. Today, all five of his children are owners of the company while our first runners-up - Ricardo, Rene and Jackie run the day-to-day operations.

Anita’s operates major flour and corn based food manufacturing offering branded, private label, and contracted products and services. The

company now ships across the globe. More than 1.5 million tortillas emerge from the plant in East Los Angeles. Combined with the plant in San Bernardino the plants produce and package chips by the ton.

The SBA is proud to have played a role in Anita’s Mexican Food Corp’s success. In 2012, to support a dramatic expansion in operations, SBA facilitated the purchase of real estate and equipment through an SBA 504 loan. Company revenue has grown over 100% the last three years and the SBA 504 loan has helped the com-pany create jobs, with the employee count grow-ing from 230-359 people.

Secondrunner-upSecond runner-up is Jeni Merrill, founder of

Merrill, Inc. a Cheyenne, Wyo. woman-owned Class ‘A’ general contracting company special-izing in site excavation, underground utilities, concrete, trenching, road construction, footer-founder excavation, building remodel/renova-tion, septic installation, erosion control, demoli-tion, drainage and miscellaneous grading.

Early on Merrill kept her day job for many years to pay the bills, and worked her business at night. For nearly 15 years her company grew very slowly. Starting in 2007, Merrill, over a two year span took several major steps that col-

lectively propelled her business forward. First, she began to work full-time in her business and earned her Class ‘A’ General Contractors license. Second, she applied to participate in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program. Third, she began strategically growing her firm’s bonding capacity with the SBA’s Surety bond Guarantee Program.

Merrill employed 42 contractors last year, and has a year-round workforce of 26 people. She has secured many contracting opportuni-ties for national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone which has massively grown her business. She has grown revenue from $1.8 million in 2007 to $13.8 million in 2013. Mer-rill attributes her success to the many talented people who are part of the Merrill, Inc. team. She knows first-hand that the SBA’s programs create real opportunities for small businesses. The success she has enjoyed allows her to create jobs and provide subcontracting opportunities along with giving back to the community.

The National Small Business Persons of the Year and runners-up were selected from among the winners in 50 states, the District of Colum-bia, Puerto Rico and Guam.

TEAMSBA–FinancingRoundtableThe Small Business Administration and the

Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region are pleased to offer a free TEAM SBA - Financing Roundtable at Del-ta College, 1961 Delta Road, Rm. H113 in the H Wing, University Center on Thursday, June 12 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Before you apply for a business loan, we recommend that you first attend a TEAM SBA – Financing Roundtable on small business lending. The roundtables are a free orientation session conducted by local lenders, a business consul-tant from the SBA’s network of Michigan Small Business Development Centers, and a SBA representative. The roundtable will debunk the myths and demystify the process of small busi-ness financing; explain how the lending process works and what is expected of you; and explain how the SBA can assist local lenders with its SBA Guaranteed Loan Program.

This forum is best suited to those serious

about seeking financing for their business, have good credit, a solid business idea, and some money to invest in their business. BecausetheSBAdoesnotprovideloanguaranteestorealestateinvestmentfirms,includingpurchas-ingandrehabbinghousesforsale,thistypeoffinancingisnotdiscussedattheroundtable.

For more in-formation and to register for semi-nars visit www.SBDCMichigan.org or call (989) 686-9597. Roundtable sponsors are Delta College, Small Business Adminis-tration, SBA Certi-fied local lenders

and the Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to access the services of the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Re-gion (serving Arenac, Bay, Midland, and Sagi-naw counties).



Personal&CareerReputationManagementWhat comes up when someone does a search for you or your busi-

ness online? The results could impact your offline reputation and your life. Get the tools you need to make sure your reputation is working for you and not against you at the Personal & Career Reputation Manage-ment seminar, June 12, at the YWCA located at 723 Washington Ave., Bay City, MI.

The seminar starts at 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., and the cost is $35.00. The instructor will be Heidi McIvor of Next Media. For additional informa-tion call 989.894.9855.

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CyberCivilianCorpsReflectsInnovativeNewAspecttoDefendingCyberAttacksLansing - In October

of last year as part of the 2013 Michigan Cyber Summit, Gov. Rick Snyder announced the plan for a Cyber Civilian Corps to serve as a rapid response team that would assist the state and industries across Michigan during a major cyber incident. The plan

has now been launched as a pilot group that will ultimately result in the establishment of the corps. This new cyber incident rapid response team rep-resents partnerships between state government, the National Guard and other public and private partners.

“We are on our way to realizing the vision of the Cyber Civilian Corps and the vital role they will play in defending Michigan against cyber attacks,” said David Behen, Director of the Michi-

gan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and CIO for the State of Michigan. “This marks another critical step in our plan and I want to thank the many public and private partners who are working with us to make it happen.”

The corps will include government, education and business technology professionals who will be able to improve their skills by taking advantage of training through the Michigan Cyber Range (MCR), which serves as the premier cybersecurity learning environment.

The MCR offers prevention through practice and education, affording cybersecurity profession-als with a unique environment and learning center for detecting, preventing, and thwarting cyber-attacks in a real-world setting. Like a test track or a firing range, the cyber range enables individuals and organizations to conduct “live fire” exercises.

“This is all part of the governor’s vision and plan for cybersecurity,” Behen added. “We have a thorough plan and it’s exciting to see it coming

together.”Data theft and breaches from cybercrime can

cost businesses as much as $1 trillion globally. Michigan government experiences more than 500,000 cyber attacks daily ranging from spam to web browser attacks to network intrusion.

The new Cyber Civilian Corps will provide mutual aid response and assistance to the State of Michigan and all industries in the state as needed during a governor declared state of emergency; create an environment for team members to im-prove skills by taking advantage of training op-portunities on the MCR; and develop and expand partnerships with government, business and edu-cation around cyber security.

The launch of the team will be followed up by a formal training exercise leveraging the cyber range on July 23. For a copy of Michigan’s cyber initiative as well as other information about cyber-security, visit Michigan.gov/cybersecurity.

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Health ‘Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing’

‘Building a Circle of Wellness’-Mental Health Matters

Children’sMentalHealthMatters!The Association for Children’s Mental

Health (ACMH), Michigan’s statewide chapter of the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, and the SAMHSA funded Statewide Family Network wants to help you become more aware of the importance of positive mental health for our children, youth and ourselves!

This year’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness theme is: Building a Circle of Wellness. Just like the African proverb that says it ‘takes a village to raise a child’… ACMH believes that in Saginaw and communities across the state it will indeed take the entire village to create individual, family and community circles of wellness. But in order for the village to be supportive, its members must be informed!

So, in honor of children’s Mental Health Awareness, we would like to take this opportunity to share some facts about children’s mental health, including:

Mental health problems are common and often develop during childhood and adolescence:

There are over 280,000 children in Michigan that experience serious emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorders. One in five children have a diagnosable mental health disorder, and one in ten young people have a mental health challenge that is severe enough to impair how they function at home, school or in the community. Even though mental

health disorders affect so many of our children and youth, at least one-half, and some estimate as many as 79%, do not receive the mental health treatment they need.

The first signs of mental health problems can look different in children and youth and may be overlooked:

In children and youth, the first signs may be changes in appetite, acting worried, being less interested in activities, trouble sleeping, irritability, difficulty in school, disengaging from friends or family, acting out or taking risks.

Left untreated, mental health problems can complicate daily activities and may lead to:

• SchoolFailureorDropOut,Almost 25% of adolescents who required mental health issues reported having problems at school. Over 50% of students who experience psychological challenges, ages 14 and older, drop out of high school.

• Inappropriateout-of-homeplacements including involvement in the Juvenile Justice System, where 66% of boys and 75% of girls in juvenile detention in the United States have at least one diagnosable mental health disorder.

• Higherratesofsubstanceuseandteenage pregnancy

• Suicide… Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in adolescence and young adults, and 90% of children who commit suicide have a mental health

disorder. Even though the statistics are

overwhelming, it is important to remember that MentalHealthTreatmentWorks! Early detection and intervention strategies for children, and youth with mental health challenges improve resilience, and the ability to be successful in life!

With access to individualized, family-driven, youth-guided, treatment; such as, Community and Home-Based Therapy and supports, Parent-to-Parent or Peer Support, Wraparound, and Respite Care, young people and their families can successfully manage mental health symptoms, and lead happy and successful lives.

ACMH’s dream is that All Michigan children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges live in safe and welcoming communities with access to needed services and supports. Please join the effort to make this dream a reality!

We hope we have helped you to become more knowledgeable about children’s mental health, and why it is so important for us to recognize and provide appropriate support, and treatment to young people with mental health challenges. To learn more about ACMH or children’s mental health call 1-888-226-4543, or visit us on the web at www.acmh-mi.org.



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A child with Severe Emotional Disturbance gets support from many places. But that support only helps that child if each provider works as part of a well coordinated team. We maximize teamwork — by making sure every step the team takes is focused on the betterment of that child.



HowAreWeDoing?EvaluationoftheSaginawMAXSystemofCareProject

WhatisEvaluation?Saginaw MAX keeps track of who we are helping, how we are helping them and what kinds of results we are getting. This is called Evaluation.

Because Saginaw MAX is funded through a federal grant, our first responsibility is to implement all aspects of the required national evaluation – the set of outcome measures that track results of all the projects funded across the country. In addition to that, the Saginaw MAX evaluation provides information to the project staff and Coordinating Council. Again, at the most basic level, evaluation generally means keeping track of two main things:

• What’s being done?• How it is helping children, families

and the community?This information can be used to help

improve the way the project and all the partners work together to support children, youth and families in and around Saginaw County. Information is collected, analyzed and reported back. Then, everyone involved with the project is able to make decisions based on real information – not just opinions or guesses. That is the job of evaluation – to provide good information to support people making decisions.

WhyistheEvaluationImportant? Information from the evaluation is important for 3 reasons. First, it provides information to help project staff and decision makers know what is going on and how they can improve things. Second, it provides information about outcomes – how the youth are doing and how the system of care is changing. This tells the project staff, stakeholders and funders how the project is achieving its goals. Third, the

evaluation provides information to support sustainability. This happens in a few ways: information about outcomes and cost savings help make the case for additional funding; information about project activities (that is, how the project is achieving its outcomes) helps project leaders refine and improve the system of care to do more of the things that work and less of the things that don’t.

WhoisEnrolledinSaginawMAX?YouthDemographics:Through April

30, 2014, one hundred sixty-two (162) youth have been enrolled in Saginaw MAX

services since the beginning of project services in October 2011. Sixty-five(65%) are male and 35% are female.

Their average age at enrollment is 12.4 years old. Thirty-eight (38%) of the youth are African American, 31% are White, 24% are of multi- racial background. Nineteen percent (19%) of the youth served are of Hispanic origin.

Referrals:Thirty percent (30%) of referrals have come from Caregivers, 29% from Child Welfare, 22% from Probation or Juvenile Court. The remaining referrals (19%) come from Mental Health agencies, schools, and other community agencies.

Reasons for referral to Saginaw MAX include Conduct related problems (77%),

School performance problems (72%), Disruptive behaviors (67%) and Hyperactive and attention related problems.

SchoolAttendanceandPerformanceatIntake: 93% out of 75 youth participating

in the outcome study were attending school at intake. Twenty-three percent (23%) had a grade averages of ‘Cs

and Ds’, 19% had grade averages of ‘Bs and Cs’, 16% had average grades of ‘F’ and 15% had average grades of ‘As and Bs’. Seventy-nine percent (79%) of the youth attend regular public day schools and 52% (out of 59 youth) receive special education classes. Out of 51 of those youth, 40% had a grade average of ‘B’. Sixty percent (60%) of youth received special education classes at intake.

Outcomes:At six month follow-up, 42% of youth had improved school attendance and 23% remained stable. Twenty-four (24%) had improved school performance and 48% remained stable. There was a 20% reduction in school suspensions from intake to six month follow-up.

At six month follow-up, youth reported a 14% decrease in physical fighting, a 14% decrease in arrests, a 4% decrease in theft and a 13% decrease in bullying without a weapon.



AnIntroductiontoEvidencedBasedPractice:DoingWhatYouKnowWorks

Saginaw MAX System of Care is a col-laboration of all the child-serving organizations in Saginaw County that help families with children who have complex mental health is-sues. Saginaw

MAX is grounded in a specific set of core values and guiding principles that helps point all of the components in the same direction with a common goal.

Saginaw MAX is funded by a 6-year children’s mental health federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with the ultimate goal of helping families with children and, or youth, who have complex mental health is-sues to achieve their desired results.

Three of the essential core values used to design any successful system of care, including our own in Saginaw County, is youth-guided, family-driven, and cultural and linguistic competence. In order to achieve the result that the youth and their family have identified, a variety of services, or interven-tions, may need to be reviewed by the fam-ily’s treatment team which is made up of various service providers and natural supports chosen by the youth and family to help.

Sometimes one or more interventions will be used that meet the individualized needs of the youth and family served. In order to de-termine which intervention(s) best meets the needs of an individual youth and family, it is important to know if the intervention is effec-tive in treating the need that has been identi-fied. The term that systems use to help iden-tify if an intervention is effective in treating a specific need is “evidence-based practice.”

To help explain evidence-based practice, we have recruited the professional experience

of Heidi WaleKnizacky, MS, LLP, owner of APPRECOTS, who works as an Applied Re-search Consultant for Saginaw County Com-munity Mental Health (SCCMHA) and other community human service programs includ-ing Saginaw MAX System of Care.

Q:Whatis“evidence-basedpractice?”Heidi:Doing what you know works. It’s

matching up scientifically tested programs with the needs of an individual and using those methods to help meet those needs rather than using “trial and error” to reinvent the wheel.

Q:Whyisitimportantandwhatarethebenefits?

Heidi:Evidence-based practices have been proven to help an individual reach their goals faster than a trial and error approach. Thus, people get their needs met faster, there are bigger gains, and it is more engaging. When someone is participating in an evi-dence-based practice that person is often able to see the relevance to their need.

Q:Howdoesanevidence-basedprac-ticegetimplemented,orgetstarted?

Heidi:Measurement is very important. It’s important to identify what kind of pro-gram or intervention has been researched thoroughly that can meet the need for the population of people you are working with. Also the provider delivering the evidence-based practice needs appropriate training in order to provide appropriate support to the evidence-based practice. This includes the staff, or practitioners, who will be delivering the evidence-based practice to people, as well as the whole organization including adminis-trators, supervisors, etc.

As the practitioners are developing their skills in training, they need a forum where they are able to access coaching and other supports to advance their skills. It’s also im-portant to incorporate a “check-in” timeline to see if the practitioners are adhering to training and applying the research as intended. This is what is meant by fidelity.

Above all, there needs to be a way to track outcomes, or changes, in individuals involved in the intervention. Tracking outcomes allows for measurement to ensure that the interven-tion is really meeting people’s needs.

Q:Isthereanyconcernsorchallengeswithevidence-basedpractices?

Heidi:The cost, in terms of finances, energy, and time, can be great up front and there can be an experience of “sticker shock” because of it. Due to the potential experience of “sticker shock,” it’s important to weigh, or consider, the long term cost-benefit ratio. That is, look into the future to see if the long term gains outweigh the upfront costs.

Also it’s important to make sure you are using a realistic venue to measure the costs vs. the benefits. Sometimes one system may be paying the upfront cost and when you look at the long term gains you may see them re-flected in another system’s outcomes.

Q:Whatshouldsomeonethinkaboutwhenparticipatinginanevidence-basedpractice?

Heidi:A good assessment is important. A good assessment will include obtaining all their, youth and family ,strengths and needs in order to find the best evidence-based practice match. Often when people go to their service provider, they don’t necessarily want to share everything up front. This reluctance is com-pletely normal, but to get to the right program - to ensure an accurate assessment – sharing information earlier will help with gains hap-pening faster.

Q:Isthereanythingyouwouldliketoadd?

Heidi: If you are looking for mental health services, don’t be afraid to ask ques-tions. Think up front about what kind of outcomes you would like from working with your provider, or from the program, and how could or would you measure it. This will help with dialogue with your team to find out if it’s really right for you. Also, give it, the evi-dence-based practice, a little time to work.



Dr.PaulElamExaminesUnequalTreatmentforAfrican-AmericanChildreninSaginawCounty

Public Policy Associates, Inc. is partnering with Saginaw County Community Mental Health, Courts, Department of Human Services and local Law Enforcement to study the over-representation of African Americans in the child welfare

system and devise strategies to address it.Dr. Paul Elam, a recognized expert in

disproportionate minority contact in the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems, is PPA’s lead researcher on the project.

Dr. Elam is joining with Saginaw County Community Mental Health, Courts, Department of Human Services and local Law Enforcement in the research. The project is supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, and the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

African American children are greatly over

represented in Saginaw Child Welfare as well as Michigan and across the country. Data show that African-Americans are more likely to be investigated for abuse and or neglect and placed in the child welfare system, and they usually stay in the system longer. A significant percentage age out of the system and end up homeless or in prison.

The partnership is seeking additional funding to study the disproportionality and disparities and develop strategies for creating a safe and equitable child welfare system. The research will be used to inform decision-makers about effective strategies to improve the lives and futures for vulnerable children.

Public Policy Associates has done extensive research in child welfare system and in issues of disproportionality. In 2008-09, PPA provided the staff and wrote the report for the Michigan Child Welfare Improvement Task Force, which developed recommendations for improving

The system, including those to reduce racial

inequities. Dr. Elam was the project manager. He is currently the project director on an evaluation of the W.K.Kellogg Foundation’s investments in Michigan to improve the lives of children. The work will include

An examination of grants through a racial-equity lens.

PPA is currently working with the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice to analyze crime data to ensure that the state has a juvenile crime-reduction strategy that is data-driven and establishes priorities. The PPA research includes the study of over-representation of people of color in the juvenile justice system.

Dr. Elam can be contacted at 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 1C, Lansing, MI 48912-1231, 517.485.4477.

GSA Sloan Lansing Regional Chamber © 2014 Public Policy Associates Incorporate

Dr. Paul Elam

SaginawPublicSchoolsAwardedSafeSchools/HealthyStudentGrant By Lisa Coney, Safe Schools Healthy Student Project Manager

Saginaw Public School District was recently awarded the Safe Schools /Healthy Student (SS/HS) Grant. The SS/HS Grant is aligned with the school districts mission which states “the School District of the City of Saginaw,

in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, is committed to and responsible for ensuring:

• The highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students

• The highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

The SS/HS Grant’s mission is to support school and community partnerships in their efforts to develop and coordinate systems that create safe, drug-free, and respectful environments for learning and to promote the behavioral health of children and youth.

The initial step of the grant is to form a

Community/Core Management Team (CMT) which should consist of representatives from local mental/behavioral health agencies, law enforcement, juvenile justice agencies and early childhood. The CMT would then develop and implement a comprehensive plan of activities, services, and strategies to decrease youth violence and promote the healthy development of children and youth in the Saginaw community. The SS/HS comprehensive plan will address the following five elements:

• Element 1: Promoting early childhood social and emotional learning and development.

• Element 2: Promoting mental, emotional, and behavioral health.

• Element 3: Connecting youth, families, schools, and communities.

• Element 4: Preventing and reducing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

• Element 5: Preventing youth violence and bullying

Saginaw Public School District’s SS/HS Core/Community Management Team current

members are representatives from the following organizational programs:

1. SPSD Birth-5 Program2. Saginaw ISD Department of Early

Childhood and Parenting Services3. Health Delivery School Based Health

Program4. Saginaw County Community Mental

Health Authority5. Saginaw County Substance Abuse

Treatment and Prevention Services6. Saginaw Public Schools SecurityThe CMT is hoping to add the Juvenile

Justice, Saginaw City Police, Faith-Based Organizations, family and youth representation in the near future.

Lisa Coney, Safe Schools Healthy Student Project Manager

Latoya Summey, Director of State and Federal Programs

Carlton D. Jenkins, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

SEE P 21, Saginaw Public School Receives Grant



FROM P 20, Saginaw Public School Receives Grant BOARD OF EDUCATIONBeverly J. Yanca, President • Glenda F. Richardson-Vaughn, Vice President • Alexis S. Thomas, Secretary • Delena Spates-Allen, Treasurer Ruth Ann Knapp, Trustee • Rudy Patterson, Trustee • Mattie L. Thompson, Trustee

YouthMOVELeadershipSeriesByYouth MOVE Saginaw

The Youth MOVE Leadership Series started on March 18, and ran for six weeks covering topics that are inportant to youth and their in-volvement in System of Care. The series was designed to help the youth think outside the box so that we may change some of the negative thinking a youth might have. We will be offering this series twice a year, and another leadership training tailored to professional desires, public speaking, and a community project in the sum-mer. Please stay tuned!

Willie Hillman, Youth MOVE Coordinator, facilitated our first leadership session entitled “Just Rescue Me”. This Workshop/presentation provided the opportunity to identify our authentic selves by inviting participants to examine and unpack their own assumptions regarding such is-sues as race, gender, and socioeconomic status.

The presentation/workshop is designed to bring our authentic self to the work of empower-ing today’s youth. The process began with the facilitator charging the group with an activity to make some quick decisions in regards to a flood-ing city of citizens who were of different cultures and status.

After the group finished, the facilitator pro-cessed the situation with the characteristics of the decision making process which are; good/bad person, health/strength/medical needs, age/gender, semi-blind selection, total-blind selec-tion, survivor, and thinking outside the box. The facilitator then explained how everyone may try to make good intentions—but actually how does that work in reality. The session ended with the youth and young adults receiving strategies to help youth and young adults seek out the alterna-tive reality, along with deepening the welcome, and strengthening the support.

Our second youth leadership presentation was “Bullying Signs and Symptoms: A youth perspective” and was presented by two amazing people, Vanquesha Hughes, and Trooper Eliza-beth Hunt. The youth led presentation focused on the awareness of bullying. The presentation started with explaining how bullying just doesn’t

start when a youth reaches high school-- it starts when they are younger in elementary school.

Some individuals think that kids are just being kids and we want to address that thought, because of how the social, emotional, and physi-cal abuse from bullying affects the youth. This was guided by the youth presenters sharing some of their stories that helped to bring reality to the topic. The presentation spoke to social media bullying and how it is different from the normal playground bullying, and speaking more to the transformation of bullying then and now.

We addressed target populations where bul-lying is clearly evident such as the LGBTQ com-munity, and youth who experience mental health challenges. The warning signs that most youth show when they are bullied were also addressed, and parents, youth, and peers need to be aware of these signs as they may help to save a youth from tragedy. The presentation closed with solutions to minimize the probability of bullying in a school setting, peer to peer, and even at home.

The third session was “Youth Involvement in System of Care” and was facilitated by Mar-cus Beemon, Youth Engagement specialist, from Kent County, Michigan, and a former youth lead-er of Youth M.O.V.E. Saginaw. This presentation was about the importance of youth involvement on an individual, policy, community, and sys-temic level.

The presentation broke each section down giving strategies, and tools to assist a young person navigating the system, or if they have involvement in their community. The Youth In-volvement Ladder explained where we would want to be when it comes to our status of in-volvement. We don’t want youth to be involved for show and tell--we want our involvement to be meaningful.

Marcus talked about the leadership charac-teristics that one must have when they are at the table for themselves, or on behalf of the com-munity, with the main characteristic of integrity. Our work as Youth M.O.V.E. Saginaw is based on positive peer interactions and we must dem-

onstrate that on a consistent basis.

Assigid Mersha present-ed different ways a youth can share their story. The presentation focused on how spoken word or poetry can be a unique way of expressing feelings, and a strategy to connect with other youth. We interacted with Mr. Mersha in exercises to explore the different elements in this particular art. The youth learned how to write and express different perspectives, such as, if they were a door in a room; or a light bulb, as different people we will see through dif-ferent lens. The groups expressed through smiles, laughter, tears, and joy how we enjoyed this ses-sion because it opened our eyes greatly.

The last leadership session was of two ses-sions, “Teen Relationships”. This session was facilitated by Willie Hillman, and it started with the youth submitting questions about relation-ships. Firstly, this session did not only focus on peer to peer relationships, but on how to de-velop healthy relationships all around you. We discussed so many questions, one specifically, “What should I expect from my parents when I tell them deep information about my life?”

Teen emotions are important and they need to be discussed with someone, and we found out through our discussions that the parent is the best one to confide in; however, youth do not trust what is going to happen next. We also discussed signs of teen domestic violence and the laws about sexting.

We all left with understanding that all rela-tionships move through stages and we must take our time to learn each other, as youth to parents, friends, dating, and even later on in life when we have coworkers.



ProcessWraparoundThe

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Wraparound is a way of thinking. But it’s also a process to be followed. Each of the four phases of the process is critical to supporting you and your family in achieving your team goal.

Phase One: Engagement & Team Preparation A Wraparound coordinator meets with you to discuss the Wraparound process and listen to your family’s story. This meeting is held somewhere you’ll find comfortable, because this should be more of a conversation than a formal meeting or appointment.

In this meeting, you discuss your strengths, concerns, needs, hopes and dreams. You describe your vision for the future. You identify people who care about you as a family as well as people you have found helpful in the past.

You’ll also talk about things that have worked in the past to help you and your family, as well as your family’s beliefs and traditions. You and your child will describe the changes you would most like to make.

You’ll reach an agreement with the coordinator on who will attend a meeting to develop a plan, and where that meeting should take place. Sometimes, it might be best for you and your child to meet with the coordinator together; sometimes separately.

After this meeting, the coordinator will work with others in your life to get their commitment to be part of the Wraparound team, and you will work together to develop a team goal — which will become the guide for the team’s remaining work.

Phase Two: Initial Plan DevelopmentYour first Wraparound team meeting will include people who provide services to your child and family as well as those who are part of your support network. In this session, the team will:

▪ Review your family’s strengths — as you see them, and as your support network sees them.

▪ Discuss your child’s and your family’s needs.

▪ Brainstorm strategies to address those needs.

▪ Develop action steps for each of those strategies.

▪ Assign tasks to specific team members.



Results of this plan development phase should include the team goal, strengths, needs statements, strategies, outcomes and action steps. These will be summarized in a plan of care and distributed to team members.

This meeting should take no longer than 90 minutes, although it may take two meetings to complete the Wraparound plan. If it does take two meetings, your team should plan the meetings to take place within a week to ten days of one another.

Phase Three: Plan Implementation In its planning meetings, your team has created a written plan of care. You have committed to your action steps, and team members are committed to theirs. The team comes together regularly in ongoing team meetings. In these meetings, your team will do four things:

▪ Review accomplishments: Share what’s been done, particularly what’s been going well. This helps the team keep a positive focus.

▪ Assess whether the plan has been working to achieve the team’s goals: This is a check to make sure all team members have followed through. But it also helps the team know if the action step actually worked the way it was intended.

▪ Adjust things that aren’t working within the plan: The team may stop some action steps, start some new ones and change some to make them more effective. Here the team will also brainstorm new strategies to meet needs that have not yet been successfully met — or address newly identified needs.

▪ Assign new tasks to team members: Adjustments include new or revised action steps, and these are assigned to the appropriate people. The facilitator will update the plan of care.

In the early part of the implementation phase, the team will probably meet every one to two weeks. Once the team is making fewer and fewer adjustments, it may meet monthly as needed.

Between meetings, however, you and your team must communicate when necessary to make sure tasks are done. Misunderstandings set back your progress.

Phase Four: Transition The fourth phase of the Wraparound process is transition. Tasks involve the child and family team developing a smooth transition from formal Wraparound.

The family is now prepared to utilize, if needed, community and system resources. This includes a determination by the team of what system of support has been created, so the family feels comfortable with what they can do.

During transition, the team also begins to review accomplishments and successes. The transition period can last anywhere from two weeks to three months.

Support Plan DevelopmentDepending on specific circumstances, the support plan may be

the first plan the coordinator will design with the family. An

effective support plan identifies what could go wrong and how

people should respond if anything does. Support planning

assures your family and your team an opportunity to practice

the crisis response in much the same way that schools practice

fire drills or law enforcement practice disaster drills.



“How to Tell Your Story in the Most Effective Way”

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, Saginaw Max System of Care hosted several families to participate in a day-long training and workshop called “How to Tell Your Story in the Most Effective Way” with facilitators Keva Clark, Family Involvement Coordinator and Dalia Smith Cultural and Linguistics Competency Coordinator. The four objectives that families walked away with were to how to identify 3 benefits to sharing your story, how to identify 3 drawbacks to sharing your story, how to identify 3 effective non-verbal communication techniques and how to identify 3 situations where sharing your story would be important.

As an accompanying activity, Saginaw Max System of Care partnered with Painting with a Twist out of Lansing, Michigan. The organization came to the Family Resource Center and everyone in attendance painted an identical picture that described “seasons” of raising a child with a mental disability. Although they had the same instructions, each picture turned out differently. When families listened to and witnessed the stories that others told, it gave them the gift of deep listening so that they could understand their lives better. Since our life experience is mirrored in the stories that others tell, we see that we are not alone.

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SAVE THE DATEfor the

2nd Annual

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11:00AM–3:00PM

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CelebrateMen’sHealthEducationandAwarenessMonthThere are many easy things you can do every day to improve your health and stay healthy.GetGoodSleep

Insufficient sleep is associated with a num-ber of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. Sleep guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation have noted that sleep needs change as we age. In general, adults need be-tween 7-9 hours of sleep.GetRidoftheTobacco

It’s never too late to quit. Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term benefits. It im-proves your health and lowers your risk of heart

disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smok-ing-related illnesses. Visit Smokefree.gov. MoveMore

Adults need at least 2½ hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) every week, and muscle strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms) on two or more days a week. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting your program. EatHealthy

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every

day. Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sug-ar, salt, fat, and alcohol. Choose healthy snacks.ManageStress

Take care of yourself. Avoid drugs and alco-hol. Find support. Connect socially. Stay active.

Pay attention to signs and symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, and problems with urination. If you have these or symptoms of any kind, be sure to see your doctor right away. Don’t wait!

For additional information about your health visit http:/www.cdc.gov.

PowerofDadOrganizationHostsFatherlessness:TheAmericanEpidemicDocumentaryFilmandTownhallMeeting

Saginaw - The Power of Dad orga-nization will host a film screening of the documentary film, entitled, Fatherlessness: The American Epidemic, and a townhall meeting among community leaders, parents, churches, children advocates, and the entire public to discuss the issues of fatherlessness in America on Saturday, July 12, at Willie E. Thompson Middle School located at 3021 Court Street in Saginaw, at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Following the 40 minute documentary, a discussion will take place with the audience and a group of panelists who represent diverse backgrounds from all walks of life, and will offer solutions and input on how to conquer the issue of fatherlessness, and how to move forward in rebuilding relationships with fathers and their children.

HerearesomeFatherFacts: There are over 24 million fatherless youth in United States. 93% of prison inmates have grown up fatherless. 90% of homeless youth & runaways are fatherless.72% of America says fatherlessness is our greatest social problem. America will spend over one hundred billion dollars covering the cost

of fatherlessness this year.Brian Pruitt is the founder of Power of Dad non-profit organization. His

mission is to fight fatherlessness and its harmful impact on children. Brian has traveled across America and other countries sharing the message that has healed the hearts of countless fathers and youth. He has appeared on many popular TV & Radio shows and is a well known motivational speaker and author of several books such as, The Power of Dad, Four the King, and the 13th Disciple. For more information about the Power of Dad Organiza-tion, visit www.powerofdad.org.

HealthySoulFoodTipsforFather’sDayDinnerWhen cooking for Dad this Father’s Day, there is a way to reduce the cho-

lesterol, fat, etc. when selecting your meal choices:Try a different cooking method when you cook a chicken dinner. Baked

broiled roasted or grilled meats are healthier than pan and deep fried.If dad just insists on fried food, avoid cooking in oils high in saturated fat.

Substitute with an oil that is low in saturated fats and high in healthy fats.Instead of using canned products that may contain too much sodium, use

fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and fresh meats.



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Fathers,Men’sHealth,andSocialSecurityBy Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Social Security encour-ages you to support fathers and friends everywhere in their efforts to stay healthy. The right balance of diet, exercise, regular visits to doctors and health care pro-viders, and overall healthy

living can go a long way to help everyone remain a part of your daily life for years to come.

Avoiding stress helps folks stay healthy. That’s why we’d like to suggest that you advise the men in your life (and everyone for that mat-ter) to avoid scams and phishers. Fathers and best friends may like to go fishing, but make sure they aren’t the catch of the day when a criminal offers alluring bait.

For example, Social Security will not call or email you for your personal information such as

your Social Security number or banking infor-mation. If someone claiming to be from Social Security contacts you and asks for this informa-tion, do not give out your personal information without calling us to verify the validity of the re-quest. The caller may be an identity thief phish-ing for your personal information. Just call the local Social Security office or Social Security’s toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

If you receive a suspicious call, please re-port it to our Fraud Hotline. You also can report such calls online at http://oig.ssa.gov/report or by telephone at 1-800-269-0271 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If possible, please include the following details:

The alleged suspect(s) and victim(s) names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and So-cial Security numbers, if known;

• Description of the fraud and the location where the fraud took place;

• When and how the fraud was committed;• Why the person committed the fraud (if

known); and• Who else has knowledge of the potential

violation. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing

crimes in America. If you or anyone you know has been the victim of an identity thief, the place to contact is the Federal Trade Com-mission (FTC) at www.idtheft.gov. Or, call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866-653-4261.

Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at [email protected]

Green SmoothieExcellent Source of Vitamins A and C

Ingredients1. 1 banana2. 1/2 cup strawberries3. Juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)4. 1/2 cup other berries such as blackberries or blueberries5. 2 ounces fresh raw baby spinach (about 2 cups)6. 1 tablespoon fresh mint or to taste7. 1 cup cold water or iceDirectionsPlace all ingredients in a blender or juicer and puree.

Enjoy.

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Calling children, teens, and adults tosign up for the Summer Reading Program

online or at any library from June 9 - July 19!

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Free children’s activities include magic shows, concerts,

live animal demonstrations and much more.

Earn awesome incentive prizes by returning to the library to

report on your reading.

The Library’s Summer Reading Program is free and it’s lots of fun for everyone!

2014 Summer Reading Program

Thank You Platinum Sponsors!Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw

Team One Credit Union

Girl Pride Sugar & Spice

Young Men Who Dare GEMS Parent Committee

Tuesday Tutoring

Now taking applications for youth ages 6-18 wanting to meet new friends, explore ideas, and learn different

aspects of life. For more information call (989) 399-9275 / 737-9286

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GetInspiredthisSummerattheCastleMuseumGet inspired this summer by visiting the Castle Museum’s latest exhibition, Inspired by Bricks. The Castle Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 989-752-2861 or go to www.castlemuseum.org.

Scot Thompson, 39, of Bay City puts the finishing touches on the LEGO® brick exhibit, Inspired by Bricks.

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The National Head Start Association’s Two Generations Together Initiative will increase awareness of two-generation adult education and job training models that are part of the comprehensive child and family services delivered by Head Start programs across the country.

Head Start has a fifty year history of achieving long-term outcomes for children both by supporting their health and learning and by enabling their families to achieve their own goals for education, employment, stability, and success.

As we approach our next fifty years, Two Generations Together will highlight the most successful two-generation efforts that have developed in Head Start programs across the country and disseminate strategies and resources to help other Head Start and early learning programs develop or enhance two-generation work of their own.

This work is made possible by the generous support of Ascend at the Aspen Institute.

Many Head Start and Early Head Start organizations have programs in place to help parents access ESOL or GED classes, attain college credits and degrees, participate in workforce training programs, and earn certificates or credentials. If your organization integrates these opportunities for parents with early learning for their children, you’re doing two-generation work already! We encourage you to apply!

Six selected programs will be featured in a nationally-distributed case study report on Head Start two-generation models, invited to present at the Two Generations Together Institute before NHSA’s 2015 Winter Leadership Institute, and have their efforts

shared across NHSA and Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s national networks.

Other programs whose applications demonstrate a commitment to two-generation work will be mentioned in our nationally-distributed case study report and included on the Ascend website with two-generation programs across the country. All applicants will be included in the first phase of a new NHSA Learning Network on two-generation efforts.

To apply to be featured as part of the Two Generations Together Initiative, complete the application by July 1st, 2014, at www.nhsa.org/files. There is no cost to apply.

For additional information, contact Emmalie Dropkin of the National Head Start Association at [email protected].

Source: www.nhsa.org

Sabrina Beeman-JacksonSaginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director

NHSADollarPerChildCampaignThe goal of the NHSA Dollar per Child Advisory Council is to help you succeed in your fundraising effort, whether you're holding a bake sale or hosting a parent’s night out. No matter the size of your fundraiser, every dollar you raise for Head Start can help keep the window of opportunity open for at-risk children. Visit www.nhsa.org for additional information and your toolkit.



Are you or someone you know having child behavior problems?

The CAN Council, through Project LAUNCH funding, offers FREE parenting classes. The program is called Incredible Years and is an evidence based curricula targeting parents with 3 to 6 year old children. The parent training program is designed to work jointly to promote emotional and social competence and to prevent, reduce, and treat behavioral and emotional problems in young children. There have been 40 parents and caregivers who participated in 3 series of 20 sessions each.

Is IY helpful?

National studies have shown promising results:

Increased positive and nurturing parenting

Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting

Reduction in children’s home and school behavior problems

Increased positive behaviors at home and school

Increased parent-child bonding

For more information about Incredible Years, please contact Vera, CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region CAPE Director and Incredible Years Group Leader, at [email protected] or 989-752-7226.

Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for Children’s Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health was awarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw as the area to provide services. If you want to learn more about Project LAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 or [email protected].

S A G I N A W

I N C R E D I B L E Y E A R S Incredible Years We began our third Incredible Years class series in October 2012. On the first day of classes we do paperwork and introductions. During the first class, my co-group leader and I began introductions by saying what our jobs are and what our background is. Then it was the parents’ turns to share. This group went way above and beyond the typical name and brief background (number of children, gender and ages) that most parents give when they first meet each other. These parents voluntarily opened up and shared difficulties they were having with each child including the troubles and barriers their families were facing. Several of the parents cried when they shared. Each parent spent a good ten minutes or more telling their story and what had led them to be in the class. They chose not to hold back! We believe this story shows just how vital the Project Launch-funded Incredible Years is to the community. The parents in our current session had these feelings and concerns bottled up just waiting for someone to listen to them. Just waiting for someone who had support to offer them. When adults who have never met are willing to open up to strengthen their families, you know the services being provided are exactly what they were hoping for! ~ Danelle Elliott Incredible Years Group Leader CAN Council Great Lakes Bay

“We believe this story shows just

how vital the Incredible Years

and Project Launch are to

our community.”



Bethel AME ChurchPastor P. David Saunders535 Cathay St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-7011

Bread of Life Harvest CenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

Christ Disciples BaptistPastor Eddie Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

Christ Fellowship MBCPastor Robert Davis818 N. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-4435

Corinthian Baptist ChurchPastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-1820

Faith Harvest ChurchBishop Ronald E. ChippFaith Harvest Church 1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.orgE-mail: [email protected] Freewill Missionary

Grace Chapel ChurchPastor James Nelson2202 Janes Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.755.3212

Greater Williams TempleBishop H.J. Williams608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

Saginaw Jacob’s LadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-799-6601

Life In Christ MinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.2915 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI [email protected]

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org

Mt. Olive Baptist ChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith1114 N. 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-8064

New Beginning Christian ChurchReverend Dr. Willie F. Casey1016 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-754-2963

New Beginnings Life Changing MinistriesPastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650

New Birth Missionary BaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604

New Covenant Christian CenterPastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485

New Hope Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Floyd A. Logan1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600Email: [email protected]

New Life Baptist ChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

Ninth Street Community Church Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366

Prince of Peace Baptist Church 825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.754.2841Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr.

Resurrection Life Ministries ChurchPastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601989.754.9466

St. Paul Baptist Pastor Vincent D. McMillon120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023

Saginaw Valley Community Pastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St. Lukes CME Church1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

The Potters Touch MinistriesPastor Kareem J. Bowen1402 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.755.9406Facebook.com/The Potters Touch

Transforming Life Ministries Pastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573

Truevine Baptist Church Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

Victorious Believers Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

Wolverine Baptist State Convention615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple MinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621

To Celebrate a Life Call 989.753.3475, or email [email protected] and Memorials





A.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.orgCastle Museum of Saginaw County History500 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538

THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax: 989.755.4038First Ward Community Center1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918Health Delivery, Inc. 501 Lapeer Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989.759.6400Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660Lighthouse Outreach Center 808 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.928.9096

Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444Pit and Balcony Theatre805 N. HamiltonSaginaw, MI 48602www.pitandbalconytheatre.com989. [email protected]

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected] Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.753.7741The Saginaw Community Foundation1 Tuscola, Suite 100 Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545Women of Colors POB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989.399.9275 or 989.737.9286

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NewLifeBaptistChurchPresentsGrandOpeningof‘CurriculumDrivenPlayground’New Life Baptist Church, on Saturday,

June 7, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and its Mission In The City Community Development Organization, with many of its community partners, collaborators, community parents

and kids will celebrate the grand opening of a ‘CurriculumDrivenPlayground’ for Toddlers age 3-5, at 217 S. 7th Street in Saginaw.

The purpose for the playground is to stimulate education and to assist with obesity

control. There will be food, fun, and activities throughout the day. For additional information, call New Life Baptist at (989) 753-1151.

Victorious Believers Ministries Making an Impact in the Community at the 2014 Memorial Day Parade!

VolunteerOpportunities!A local agency is looking for energetic, “Kid at heart “Volunteers to help with the setup and cleanup for fundraiser Day with Dad, and work with indoor and outdoor activities.

Office support volunteer needed to provide clerical assistance to an administrative staff, preparing materials for publications, bulk mailings, data entry, copying, filing, answering phones, taking messages.

Do you like talking to people? Sharing your experience with others? Volunteers are needed to help people complete surveys.

To volunteer or to donate goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County, 755.0505, Ext 216, [email protected], or check the web at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org

Katrina Murrell is an SVSU senior majoring in graphic design, which is why you might be surprised if you saw her résumé. Resident assistant, president of the First Year Board, student success coach, peer adviser in the Office of First Year Programs, student abroad to China — none of these may sound like a fit for a young designer. Yet Katrina sees things differently. “Design is the work I do,” she says. “But that communication piece — exposure to people of all different backgrounds — really relates back to my work. It’s all about connecting.”

From her work, Katrina has won the Student Life Involvement Award and the Resident Housing Association Timbo Award for her leadership, and taken part in SVSU’s Honors Program. So, what does she love most about SVSU? “I love the close-knit and encouraging environment,” she says. “This institution is a breeding ground of opportunities. I really love it.”

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Prospective or transfer students can check out SVSU by taking a campus tour and meeting with an admissions representative. Call (989) 964-4200 or email [email protected].

Visit us online at svsu.edu



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