As we ended the fiscal year on June 30, we have several things to celebrate. We successfully received and spent a capital grant that allowed us to purchase two vans and a number of improvements to our properties including furniture, security cameras, repairs, and necessities for the families at Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS. We also passed our inspections with good marks and have only two citations that we are addressing now. Norma's last week at the house was a whirlwind, which is only fitting because of the flurry of accomplishments she leaves in her wake.
Joann Cyganovich started as our Executive Director on Monday, July 2. She is busy settling in and getting to know staff. Anne Crawford and Kathy Froehle spent some time on Monday morning going over some organizational information. Norma left an 18-month action plan as well as a list of critical items for July. So Joann is busy already.
Please be aware of these dates:
Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 5-7 p.m. - Retirement reception for Norma Raiff at Olive or Twist on Sixth Avenue. Please stop by and wish Norma well. Cash bar; hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Monday, July 16, 2007, 5:30 p.m. dinner and social time; 6:30 p.m. will be the start of an abbreviated board meeting and update on "Jazz Explosion at LeMont". We will keep a strict time table and be out by 7:30 p.m. Agenda to follow.
Thursday, August, 16, 2007, 6-10 p.m. - "Jazz Explosion at LeMont" Registration is available on the web site. Please let Michelle Reese (412) 490-4238 or Kathy Froehle (412) 358-6041 know of any potential contacts for corporate tables or sponsorship.
Have a wonderful July!
