News
NAMI WALKS 2008
Location: Back Bay
Portland, ME
Date: May 10, 2008
Distance: 5 K
Check-in: 9:00 am
Start Time: 10:00 am
10th Anniversary
On December 1, 2007 High Hopes Clubhouse celebrated our 10 year anniversary!
We had a wonderful turn out with over 65 members and staff in attendance
to celebrate this milestone in our clubhouse history.
High Hopes Clubhouse was honored to have Christine Berry, the Director of
Clubhouse Services, Donna Mann of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Terrie Kee
and Amy Kirkpatrick of Capitol Clubhouse, 10 Capitol Clubhouse members, Michelle
English and Carole Works, former Unit Coordinators, took part in the
celebration. The day was filled with
reflections of the clubhouse and the accomplishments of many members past and
present.
The High Hopes Clubhouse video team presented a wonderful “Clubhouse Anniversary
Video”. Members and staff were able
to enjoy live music by Terrie Kee and a lot of singing was done by all.
Everyone received a ten year anniversary coffee cup designed by David
Sovetsky. We were treated to a
Chinese food buffet. The decoration
committee did a terrific job!
We would like to thank all the generous people who assisted in raising funds for
the celebration. Clubhouse
is a special place and that was reflected in the speeches by members and
staff about how the clubhouse has changed their lives forever.
The International Center for Clubhouse
Development (ICCD) faculty team, Melissa Fundakowski and Andrew Schonebaum, came
to High Hopes Clubhouse for our 3rd certification visit from October
29th-November 2nd. They worked in the units, met with members, staff, vocational
rehabilitation counselors and advisory committee members. They visited and
interviewed our employers and attended our meetings and employment dinner. On
Friday November 2nd, they presented their verbal findings report.
The suggestions in the report included hiring another staff, looking into
ways to expand the Clubhouse space, and adding member drivers to assist in
helping with transportation to work.
Their report was very positive and we
await the final written certification report.
Thank you to all of our clubhouse
community for making such a positive and great impression. of Clubhouse to the
faculty.