Desk Of…Ann McDonald – CFO

Hello!  I have recently joined Family & Children’s Center as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  I graduated from Winona State University with a bachelor’s in Accounting and 2 minors in Business Law and English (writing).  For the past 18 years, I have worked in the position as CFO / Director of Finance at various nonprofits,

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Town Hall Meetings Announced

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Seminar Reminder – Gratitude at Work – Aug. 3rd – Winona

Join the Gratitude at Work Seminar:  Rekindling Joy in the Job

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One More for FCC

Jillian Niemyjski, and her husband Chase, are celebrating the birth of their baby girl Octavia Amelia, whose was born 6 days ago.  Amelia weighed 7lb.s 4 oz.s, was 20 inches long and was a sweet littel girl during their visit to GVC. Congrats Miemyjskis!

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Logs Are Done!!

A big “Thank You” to all those completing time logs last week. It was a huge effort but should pay serious dividends to Leadership team staff who try to balance workloads, find opportunities to do new and different things, etc.  It was also a great chance for staff to illustrate for leaders what they are

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Summer Picnic Sign-up – Friday, August 3rd!

Sign-up now for our summer picnic on Friday, August 3rd!    

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Clarifying Medical Benefits

  I received a recent Speak Out concern related to a request for staff eligible to receive health insurance benefits to complete a medical form. I would like to take a moment of your time to provide further clarification.  As we approach the renewal of our health plan, we want to be sure we are offering

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Cassie George Earns Certification

In June, Cassie George, Case Manager at Weston, achieved Circle of Security Informed Certification. This is a unique opportunity for FCC – we are the only local group home that has a Circle of Security Informed staff to infuse Circle in the work with line staff and youth. Congratulations to Cassie for the hard work

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Anyone See the Runners at GVC?

Anyone see….

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Assistance for Consumers and Clients

Recently I received a Speak Out Submission and it contained a really great idea…The idea was related to giving consideration to adding a Self Care class for our consumers in CSP. The concept suggested providing things like haircuts to our consumers and the anonymous individual indicated they were happy to volunteer their time to find

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