Summer 2009

Our Children and Adults Participating Actively

in their Communities

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It happened just last week. Melissa’s IPP meeting. ThisIndividualized Program Plan was scheduled for 11AMin Melmark’s Library directly off the Center Hall.

I gathered myself together to leave my apartment inWellington Hall for the short ride to Melmark. Withwalker in tow, I made my way in a bit late and out ofbreath but quite ready to sit down. There, at one endof the Library table sat Melissa, as proud as a pleasantpeacock. I gave her a quick smile and looked aroundagain in this room where Paul and I so many years agohad made our office. On the gray painted shelves still satsome of the odds and ends of our old children’s books.

Then I glanced at the four gracious Melmark staff sittingthere patiently waiting their turn to share Melissa’sachievements and needs. Each one carried large foldersstuffed with important looking papers and records...all just about my daughter! Each staff was trained intheir own therapy explaining the importance of skillssuch as shoelace tying and tooth brushing. As theyspoke, kindness and love exuded from their expressionsand carefully worded comments about Melissa. A gentledirectness was the order of the day and Melissa enthusi-astically agreed with every comment. Even to the pointof high-fiving their notation about her propensity to“take things” that were not her own. Oh my!

Slowly it dawned on me how incredibly blessed I wasas a parent of a Melmark resident. Not only was Melissareceiving the care and nurturing of each of these special-ists but meetings such as this were happening with otherMelmark families... for each and every resident that livesand trains and attends school at Melmark’s campus. Thisvery same care and attention to each detail of each one’sdaily life is repeated at each meeting with love andpatience, again and again, over and over.

I felt speechless.

Goodbyes were said and, as we passed in front of thatspectacular mirror in the center hall, I could not helpbut catch a reflection of myself... much older, not quiteas tall as I used to be, and moving slowly, cautiously. Yes,

the years changed this old body of mine but in manyways nothing has changed at Melmark. It is still ahome and school that attracts together leaders suchas Dr. Donovan, therapists, teachers, specialists, andfamilies to help children and adults stretch and reachtheir highest level of achievement.

Who exactly can you thank for this gift? The nurses whocare for their medical needs? The teachers who laborunseen everyday, coming up with new and differentchallenges? The office staff that keep the programsrunning like tops? For God who has provided Hiscontinued blessing towards Melmark. Yes all of theseand more! What an incredible treasure this is for aparent to store up in their hearts to uplift their spirits.

The words are never enough. Yet they are multipliedfrom the thankful hearts of our Melmark families.

Miggy KrentelCo-Founder

From Our Co-Founder

I felt speechless...

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Dear families and friends,

The children and adults who live at Melmark, just like the rest of us, enjoy life as members of several communities. They live in homes on or around ourcampus and in surrounding towns, or they live at theirown home and come by day. They all have the Melmarkcommunity of friends with whom our children andadults go to school, work, and socialize on a regularbasis. They also have their neighbors, as our campus isan integral part of our neighborhood. Our neighborswalk our campus, with and without their pups.Neighborhood parents bring their small children to visit our horses and our other animals; older childrenplay on our playground and basketball courts.

Our children and adults enjoy being an active part of thetown where their Melmark or family homes are, beinggood neighbors who work, shop, bank and volunteer in their local communities. They also enjoy everythingthe rest of us do by taking advantage of the many activities and events our communities provide, frombaseball games to the theater, to the malls, the parks and special events of all kinds.

I want to share with you one of the most enjoyablethings I do here at Melmark. I take a rotating group of eight adults to the local mall once a month. My colleague, Dr. George Linke who is our Chief OperatingOfficer, joins me and off we go for a night of hilariousfun and almost continual laughter.

We have our ritual at the mall, which begins with dinnerfollowed by visits to favorite stores. The drug store is one stop that everyone sees as essential. Toiletries arepurchased there, as well as a few in the group trying tobuy out the candy and soda. We have many “teachingmoments” about nutrition and alternate choices thatmay be healthier – with some room for what their sweet tooth desires.

Next it is on to the book and video stores followed by icecream or another snack for the ride home. The conversa-tions that go on are priceless. They alternately correctand hug each other and us. Everyone is usually happy

and exuberant but then somebody offends somebodyelse and the tears start falling, only to quickly pass whenanother one of the group tells them to apologize and tostop bugging each other. The adults may have their dif-ferences from time to time but they love, care, protectand defend each other in a way that I wish I saw moreoften in the typical world. I end each trip thinking whatcould be better in life than this!

This Messenger is filled with stories of the adventures of our children and adults in and around the many communities to which they belong. I hope you enjoy it.

Joanne Gillis-Donovan, Ph.DPresident and CEO

A Message From The

President

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Since our last Messenger, we have

lost one member of our mall group,

my sister, Marilyn, who died of

complications of pneumonia

secondary to swallowing difficulties

that were increasing as she was

losing her battle with Alzheimer’s. She died on April 15, 2009, three weeks

shy of her 57th birthday. I miss her very much and thank the Melmark

community for their exquisite care of her in these later and more difficult

years of her life. All who knew her remember her for her unique sense of

humor and playful, loving ways.

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In this Messenger’s Board Profile weremember a man who supported theMelmark community over manyyears. This friend of Melmark is JoeFerdinand. So just how did thisfriendship start?

After serving in the army during World War II, Joe returned hometo complete graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania. Healso began his 39 year career at Devereux, becoming its’ Presidentfrom 1975 until his retirement in 1984. It was as Joe was serving asDevereux’s President, and Paul Krentel as Melmark’s President, that a friendship between the two began. Together they were leaders of the provider community.

In 1992 Melmark found itself facing a challenging transition. One night during this period, Mildred Krentel recalled phoning Dr. Ferdinand with her concerns. Joe was at Melmark the very nextday to help. So much for enjoying his retirement years. Joe becamePresident of Melmark from December 12, 1992 until August 1, 1993.Under his leadership, Melmark was able to have a successful transition. We certainly owe a debt of gratitude for his guidanceduring this time.

Joe remained active in his support of Melmark through consultingwith the Advancement Department. He then became a member ofthe Board of Directors serving from 1998 until 2004 when he beganfacing his own health challenges. Joe was Board Member Emeritus

until his death on November 24, 2008.

When you ask virtually anyone in the Melmark community who knew Joetheir memories of him, thereis definitely a common theme- dignified, gentle, warm-hearted, caring, compassion-ate, a true gentleman – this is how Joe is fondly remem-bered. We are grateful thatPaul and Joe became friendsall those years ago and thatthis friendship was a force for the growth of the developmental disabilitiesservice community.

IN THIS ISSUEA Message From The Co-Founder Page 1

A Message From The President Page 2

Board Of Directors Profile: Dr. Ferdinand Page 3

Parent Profile: Ann Guay Page 4

Autism Services: Developing Innovative Solutions Page 5

Successful Community Outreach Page 6

Enjoying Community Events Page 7

Handbells Are For Everyone Page 9

Foundation Support: Beyond the Campus Page 10

Out and About: Tom and WAWA Page 11

Supporting Our Nursing Professionals Page 12

Melmark Shines in Center City Page 13

Recruiting in the Global Community Page 14

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. H. Robert MarcusChairman of the Board

Joanne Gillis-Donovan, Ph.D.President and CEO

Mrs. Mildred E. KrentelCo-Founder and Board Member Emeritus

Mr. Michael J. BradleyChairman, Finance Committee

Sharyn VanReepinghenBoard Secretary

Dominic S. Liberi, Esq.Chairman, Advancement Committee

Mr. Lawrence Cancro

Mrs. Martha W. Gillin

Mr. James J. Murray

Richard G. Phillips, Jr., Esq.

Mrs. Anne Faulkner Schoemaker

Mrs. Joy I. Sussman

Mr. Eric Zee

Melmark Messenger is a publication of Melmark, Inc.

Board Of Directors Profile:

DR. FERDINAND

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Ann Guay is a fine example of a mother who has advocated for the best for her own family, and in turn, has gone on to help others. Like most parents, Ann learned to advocate on behalf of her son Brian, who is a student at Melmark New England.

Ms. Guay grew up in Ambler, PA and attended George Washington University and Law School. Her first position after law school was with the Philadelphia firm of Dilworth Paxson. Ms. Guay focused her public service attention on working with children and families and helped to found the Young Philadelphians for Homelessness.

Then, she and her family moved to the Boston area, where Ann continued her legal work in the office of theMassachusetts Secretary of State. While on maternity leave with her third child, Ms. Guay was told her second child, Brian (then 3), had autism. Using her research and advocacy skills, Ms. Guay became one of the state’s most outspoken advocates for children and families affected by this complex developmental disorder.

“Brian was lucky because he had parents who understood the process.” Ms. Guay said. “As hard as it was for our family to get needed resources, such as intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, I realized the monumentalchallenge many families face in trying to access the system. Families are told that their children will benefit from a range of clinical and educational services, but no one tells them how to access or pay for those services.”

“Ann has demonstrated a passionate commitment to under-served families and their children,” explains Rita M. Gardner,Executive Director of Melmark New England. “She generouslyuses her exceptional advocacy and legal skills to help familiesnavigate a complex system.” Ann continues to serve as a PolicyAnalyst for the Massachusetts Advocates for Children, where shefocuses on the Autism Medicaid Waiver Program. Ann is also theChair of the Government Affairs Committee with the Advocatesfor Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM). As a testament to herwork, Ms. Guay was recently featured on Good Morning Americaas part of World Autism Day on April 2, 2009.

“Melmark has given me insight on what a very good programlooks like” Ann states. “Not only does Melmark help Brian, but ithelps our entire family as well. Now we have to make sure thatothers have access to needed services for their loved ones.”

Ann Guay generously uses her exceptional advocacy and legal skills to help families

navigate a complex system. - Rita M. Gardner

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Parent Profile:

Ann Guay

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Because there are so many more referrals than the program has capacity to serve, Melmark New England has grown itsoutreach and consultation services to assist this community need.

“Many children need services within the home, school systems and communities,” noted Rita M. Gardner, ExecutiveDirector of Melmark New England. “It is our goal to help meet those needs.”

In order to do that, Melmark New England offers many programs and services to assist the greater community beyondthe individuals who are directly served at the Andover school program. Melmark New England has 10 consultants on

staff serving more than 40 school districts throughout Massachusetts and New England.Their work ranges from problem solving an educational plan for an individual studentto teacher training sessions around the design and development of district wide systems.

CONSULTATION AND PARENT TRAINING

Within the larger school systems of Plymouth and Newton, MA, Melmark New Englandguided the schools in the development of early childhood programs specially designedto meet the educational needs of young children with autism. With the increased numbers of children who require appropriate services, these efforts have made it feasiblefor these districts to better meet the needs of children between the ages of 3-5 within thehome community.

Plymouth is a community that saw rapid growth. There was an increase of children with autism entering the publicschool system at age three. Their system simply did not have the in-house expertise to meet the educational needs ofthese children. Plymouth turned to Melmark New England and a strategy was developed to hire new teachers and havethem trained by Melmark. The program has been a great success and is currently serving over 50 children between theages of 3-6.

With the assistance of grant funding from Autism Speaks and the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, Melmark New England provides training to parents and families within the Greater Boston area. These trainings are designed to assist families to more effectively work with their own children with autism, especially during their non-school andat home times.

“At this point in my career, I enjoy most thechallenge and stimulation of interacting withschool systems who are committed to creatingsystemic change that allows for best practicesin the education of individuals with PervasiveDevelopmental Disorders to be embedded intheir public school setting,” said MelmarkNew England Consultant, Barbara Cannon,Ph.D., BCBA.

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AUTISM SERVICES:

Developing Innovative Solutions

Dr. Cannon instructing a group of teachers in Watertown, MA.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Initially Melmark New England implemented on-site graduate training as a strategy to retain staff for longer tenure.Out of this endeavor several very dynamic and productive graduate training programs have developed.

In the year 2000, the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) was still in its early stages. InMassachusetts, there were no graduate training courses available to professionals seeking to sit for this examination.Rita Gardner took on this challenge, developed a curriculum and discussed it with several area graduate schools. All were interested, but Rita chose the University of Massachusetts Boston as its pricing would be more favorable tothe staff. This program culminates in a certificate and acceptance to sit for the national exam. Whereas, this 15-creditprogram was primarily intended for Melmark staff, the vast majority of enrollees are now public school and othercommunity teachers. The program is now run and overseen by our Chief Clinical Officer, Frank Bird.

Growing out of the UMass Boston experience, Melmark New England worked with several area graduate programs to make an on-site graduate program in Special Education available to our staff. This effort culminated in a Master of Education program in Severe Special Needs with Simmons College. It is offered to Melmark staff at 50% of the on-campus cost; coupled with Melmark’s tuition reimbursement policy, it is possible for our staff to earn a Master’sdegree and state teacher certification for 25% of the cost of attending the on-campus program as a regular student.

In the current school year, we have added an additional graduate program with Endicott College that also yields aMaster of Education degree in Special Needs and Behavioral Studies, incorporating the Board Certified Behavior

Analyst (BCBA) courses as well. Allthree of these graduate programs areopen to the local community and arewell subscribed by teachers seeking toadvance their skills. These graduateprograms are yet another positiveexample of how Melmark gives to thecommunity, and by extension, makes an impact on additional groups of students with special needs. Currently,eight senior staff participate in teaching in these graduate programs.

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AUTISM SERVICES:

Developing Innovative SolutionsSUCCESSFUL

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Helena Maguire, Melmark New England’sSenior Director of School Services, teaches agraduate program class at Melmark NewEngland through Endicott College.

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Students and Adults Enjoying

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Sue Graves and Joyce Klinck, co-directors of the Melmark“Joybells”, were among three clinicians who recently presented a workshop entitled “Handbells Are For Everyone”, in Houston,TX. Melmark’s representatives were joined by Cathy Taylor, director of the Woodson Handbell Choir, which is part of thespecialized music program for students with developmental disabilities in the Abilene School District, Abilene, TX.

The workshop, which was endorsed by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR), was hosted by TheBrookwood Community, in Brookshire, TX. Brookwood provides a residential and vocational environment for adults with a developmental disability.

Thirty-five attendees came from Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Minnesota to consider handbells as a viable musicalenrichment/performance opportunity for individuals with special needs. Attendees learned adaptive methods of directing handbells that have been highly successful with a variety of people with special needs. Sue and Joyce presented the specific methods that they use to direct handbell ringers, while Cathy explained the system that she utilizes. Workshop attendees participated in several “hands-on” experiences that involved both directing, ringing, and related programs.

As a result of the workshop, Sue is developing a national network of individuals who are involved or interested inusing handbells with individuals with special needs. All three clinicians have been invited to present the workshopagain in January 2010 at The Brookwood Community. The entire Melmark community is very fortunate to have Sueand Joyce leading The Joybells, working with the Meadows adults and bringing national attention to the program.

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Workshop In Houston, TX

HANDBELLS ARE FOR EVERYONE!

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Foundation Support Helps Melmark’s Individuals Connect with the Community in Meaningful Ways

Community involvement has always been an importantpart of Melmark programs. Whether for recreation,employment, or shopping for life’s necessities, communitybased activities are a vital part of the learning experience in the life of the children and adults we serve. Melmark is very fortunate to have generous partners who supportour mission.

Melmark’s rapidly growing Vocational Program recentlymade a major step forward with a grant from the Alfred I. duPont Foundation. The grant funded the purchase of a van that helps transport program participants and equipment to jobs in the community. “We hope to move the Vocational Program into the area of entrepreneurship,” says Vocational Director, Alan Arici. “We are developing contracts to place vending machines in local businesses and train program participants to service these vending contracts. The new van provides the transportation we need to make this vision a reality.”

Many of our foundation partners support community integration in a variety of creative ways. The Hoxie HarrisonSmith Foundation, a longtime supporter of Melmark, recently underwrote the installation of a new greenhouse for the Meadows Program. The greenhouse allows participants to grow plants from seed, cultivate and harvest the

flowers, and then gather the dried flowers in beautiful arrangements forsale in the community. We are currentlylooking for foundation support or abenefactor to help us with the last phaseof the project – the installation of anelectronic shade system to control temperatures in the summer and fall.

Grants to Melmark for support of programs such as these provide opportunities for learning and growth,meaningful employment, and creativeleisure activities. In a very real sense,our generous supporters help the individuals we serve to participate in their community to the fullest extent possible, in ways that promoteself-esteem and fulfillment.

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FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Beyond the Campus...

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by Polly Cutler

Everyone likes to be recognized, even if it doesn’t involvespotlights, paparazzi or autograph seekers. In fact, being alocal celebrity often has its own uplifting rewards. Tom B.has raised the art of being recognized in the community to a whole new level.

Tom has become a well-liked customer and visitor to manyof West Chester’s businesses. When he enters the bank, thestaff greets him with a warm “Hello, Tom” and asks him howhis week is going. At our favorite pet store, while the owneris busy in the back stocking shelves, Tom announces hisarrival with a “Hello,” and we hear, “Hey Tommy, how areyou doing? I’ll be right out.” Although he is always welcomedat both businesses, his true fan base awaits him – at the local Wawa.

Whether in the Wawa convenience store on Gay Street or on Paoli Pike, Tom is well received when he enters the storefor his morning coffee. Staff and the regular customers greet him with a ”Good morning, Tom” and ask him abouthis day. Tom makes his way to his favorite part of the store – the Ice Coffee station – and fills a cup for the ride toMelmark. Tom is recognized as being part of the Wawa community, the proud owner of not one, but two prizedWawa employee T-shirts.

As Tom prepares to leave, scattered“Good- byes” and “Have a great day,Tom” come from every corner ofthe store. He leaves with a big smileon his face, not a bad way to startthe day for Tom, the Wawa staff and customers, and even myself. For all of us, there is nothing betterthan being a recognized member of the community.

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Out & About...

Tom and Wawa

Tom has raised the art of being recognized in the community to a whole new level.

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AT MELMARK:

Supporting Our Nursing Professionals

At Melmark, quality healthcare has always been an essentialpart of everyday life for the children and adults we serve. In support of this goal, Melmark recently introduced twoopportunities designed to enhance the professional andclinical skills of our nursing staff.

A Leadership Training Program is being offered to all ofMelmark’s nursing staff. The program was developed byChristopher White, Executive Director of Adult ResidentialPrograms and is tailored for the human services industry.Courses are designed to strengthen and build professionalleadership skills at all levels of management. The five-month program is being co-presented by ChristopherWhite and Jessica Woods, Ph.D., Clinical Director for theChildren’s Residential Program.

In addition to the Leadership Training Program, Melmark’s nurses are also participating in a monthly “Lunch andLearn“ program held on campus. The program is offered through a partnership with Paoli Hospital, a nearby acutecare community hospital. The lunches allow Melmark’s nurses to receive current and best practices training from anumber of clinical departments at the hospital. The first luncheon was held in January 2009 and included a trainingpresentation on the “Care and Maintenance of G and J-Tubes” by members of Paoli Hospital’s InterventionalRadiology Department. Each month, the staffs of Melmark and Paoli Hospital will focus on a topic that directlyimpacts the children and adults served by both organizations.

“These are two outstanding examples of a community partner-ship, both on our campus and in collaboration with a leadingcommunity healthcare provider,” Chris White and Dr. Woodsexplained. “In a true sense of community spirit, we are learningfrom each other, sharing our experience and working togetheron behalf of those we serve.”

These are two outstandingexamples of a communitypartnership, both on our campus and in collaboration with a leading community healthcare provider.

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In honor of NationalIntellectual andDevelopmental DisabilityMonth, Melmark presented a three-day interactive

information booth in Philadelphia’s Liberty PlaceRotunda from March 22 through 24. Staff members and clinical psychologists were available each day to discuss the services provided by Melmark for adults andchildren with special needs.

On Monday, March 23, the Melmark Joybells performedtwice in the Rotunda in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 250 friends, office workers and visitors.

Following the concert, Melmark was recognized by TheHonorable Michael A. Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia and advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities.Representing the Mayor, Mr. Roger Margulies, AssistantDeputy Mayor, Mayor’s Commission on People withDisabilities, presented a proclamation to Melmark’s leaders Joanne Gillis-Donovan, PhD., President and CEO and George P. Linke, Jr., Psy.D., Executive VicePresident and COO.

“Melmark honors individuals with intellectual disabili-ties by sharing the extraordinary accomplishments ofyoung adults who have learned to express themselves ina powerful manner through painting and collages, musicand theatre,” remarked Joanne Gillis-Donovan.

Melmark’s presence at Liberty Place was indicative of its continuous efforts to maintain its dialog with the community and those who seek educational or residential options for individuals with disabilities.

Melmark serves children and adults with a broad rangeof educational, therapeutic, vocational and residentialprograms. As demonstrated by the remarkable MelmarkTraveling Art Show on display at Liberty Place and bythe Joybells concert, Melmark places a high priority oncreative and performing arts.

“Art truly knows no disability and our extensive creativearts program led to the creation of the Melmark Players,the Joybells choir and the Melmark Traveling Art Show.We are most grateful to The Shops at Liberty Place forhosting this month-long show in honor of individualswith special needs,” said Liza Jones, Director of theMeadows Program at Melmark.

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MELMARK SHINES

in Center City

Pictured (L to R):

In front of the Joybells, Dr. George P. Linke, Jr.,

Joy Sussman, member of the Melmark Board

of Directors, Roger Margulies, Dr. Joanne

Gillis-Donovan, Charles Horton, Director,

The Mayor’s Commission On People With

Disabilities, and Anne Faulkner Schoemaker,

member of the Melmark Board of Directors.

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Most of us recognize that a community is where people live.When recruiting for the best possible staff however, Melmark’sHuman Resources Department recognizes that a community iswhere people are located. Connecting with this diverse pool oftalent requires creative outreach and recruitment strategies.

The search begins by first identifying existing communities: arearesidents looking for a new opportunity, Generation “Y” (alsoknown as the Millennial Generation) job seekers, visitors on theworldwide web, and members of social networks on the web.The challenge for the Human Resources Department is to cre-atively let potential candidates know about the great careerofferings at Melmark.

We continue to focus on our “geographical” communitythrough college fairs and open-houses on our campus. Expanding our college-based recruitment efforts includesreaching out to students throughout Pennsylvania and nearby states, attracting those students who will be returninghome after graduation. Additionally, Melmark recently introduced an informational kiosk at the Granite Run Mall,presenting material on career paths and our programs and services.

Within the “virtual” community, Melmarkhas partnered with CareerBuilder, thenation’s largest employment search site. Allof our job openings are posted through thissite, with interactive access to Melmark’svideos. Melmark has also created a businesspage on Facebook, the increasingly popularsocial networking site. On Facebook, wehave listed recruiting events and activities tokeep potential applicants informed andinterested. Melmark has also enhanced itsuse of websites for professionals, such as theAssociation for Applied Behavior AnalysisInternational (an association of behavioralprofessionals) and PAR (a collaboration ofPennsylvania providers serving individualswith developmental disabilities).

At Melmark, as we search for great staffmembers, the world is our community.

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RECRUITING IN THE

Global Community

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009Evening: Annville Singles Group, Cleona Camp Grove,Annville, PA – 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009Afternoon: Creative Arts Concert, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Devon, PA – 4:00 p.m.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009Evening: Hubert J. P. Schoemaker Classic, Waynesborough Country Club, Paoli, PA – (Time to be determined)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009Evening: Villanova University, Villanova, PA – 6:00 p.m. mass / 7:00 p.m. supper

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009Evening: Gwynedd Friends Coffeehouse, Gwynedd, PA – 8:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009Morning: Sarah Starkweather Elementary School, West Chester, PA Two Assemblies: 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009Evening: Christmas Concert, East Brandywine Baptist Church, Downingtown, PA – 6:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009Noon: Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, PA – 12:00 Noon Lunch / 1:00 p.m. Concert

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009Morning/Afternoon: “Christmas Tea”, Community Evangelical Free Church, Elverson, PA(Time to be determined)

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