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2017-09-28 05:39:35 PM nikiawyche the meeting was great it was really interesting I will be attending another one.
2017-09-28 05:40:14 PM nikiawyche Matthew refresh my memory where are you located again and what setting are you in
2017-09-28 05:40:31 PM nikiawyche have you started your midterm
2017-09-28 05:41:23 PM matthewc I'm in Rhode Island and in a LT nursing and rehab facility
2017-09-28 05:41:42 PM matthewc and no not really havent started.
2017-09-28 05:43:19 PM nikiawyche I have done a few things in mine I hate rushing at the last minute and I get really busy during the holiday times
2017-09-28 05:50:16 PM debra enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:52:12 PM nikiawyche Wow Kathy is normally on here by now hope everything is okay
2017-09-28 05:54:12 PM catiah enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:56:38 PM ericasouter enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:57:04 PM moniques enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:57:20 PM moniques hello everyone
2017-09-28 05:57:22 PM kathyhughes enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:57:31 PM matthewc Hey
2017-09-28 05:57:33 PM kathyhughes Hello All!
2017-09-28 05:57:38 PM moniques hola
2017-09-28 05:57:39 PM nikiawyche hello
2017-09-28 05:57:39 PM ericasouter Hi everyone!
2017-09-28 05:57:40 PM matthewc Hey Kathy
2017-09-28 05:57:44 PM catiah Hello !!(v)(v)
2017-09-28 05:57:47 PM debra good evening
2017-09-28 05:58:16 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing??
2017-09-28 05:58:24 PM aturner1026 enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:58:31 PM catiah Doing well, busy week....
2017-09-28 05:58:34 PM aturner1026 hello everyone!!
2017-09-28 05:58:42 PM matthewc Not too bad, although I think I may be coming down with something. Week has been busy too.
2017-09-28 05:58:43 PM ericasouter Doing well!
2017-09-28 05:58:46 PM debra busy ..... busy .....
2017-09-28 05:58:53 PM ericasouter Busy as well though
2017-09-28 05:58:56 PM nikiawyche doing good i went to a toastmaster meeting last night it was awesome
2017-09-28 05:58:56 PM moniques better than last thursday. I had a september bday party at work. resident had a blast
2017-09-28 05:59:16 PM melissajdikken enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:59:21 PM christie9 enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:59:21 PM kathyhughes Glad that you enjoyed it
2017-09-28 05:59:22 PM debra what did you do monique? always looking for new ideas
2017-09-28 05:59:36 PM christie9 Hello!
2017-09-28 05:59:42 PM melissajdikken Hello,
2017-09-28 05:59:49 PM kathyhughes Hello All
2017-09-28 05:59:52 PM 8800971 enter the chat room
2017-09-28 05:59:54 PM catiah I will have mine In October 11th Nikia. Iam glad you enjoyed
2017-09-28 06:00:02 PM aturner1026 Hi Kathy
2017-09-28 06:00:03 PM moniques we had an entertainer come if. we did limbo , dance and give away beads and leis
2017-09-28 06:00:07 PM 8800971 hello
2017-09-28 06:00:13 PM kathyhughes Hello
2017-09-28 06:00:38 PM kathyhughes All done with your October Calendars?
2017-09-28 06:00:38 PM debra nice do you do limbo with wheelchair residents?
2017-09-28 06:00:47 PM nikiawyche yes
2017-09-28 06:00:52 PM debra yes, finally finished my calendar!
2017-09-28 06:00:52 PM melissajdikken Yeppers, Finished copies today!!!!
2017-09-28 06:00:56 PM aturner1026 Calendar done here!
2017-09-28 06:01:06 PM 8800971 YES I HAD TO HAVE MY DONE 2 WEEKS AGO UGH
2017-09-28 06:01:13 PM moniques not quite. I have a new director and he is still trying to get the ropes on things. he only set up programs for weekend
2017-09-28 06:01:29 PM debra why so early 8800971?
2017-09-28 06:01:31 PM ericasouter I just finished my october calendar today
2017-09-28 06:01:32 PM saralooman enter the chat room
2017-09-28 06:01:35 PM matthewc I'm only an aide. I don't make the calendars. :(
2017-09-28 06:01:39 PM kimstutz enter the chat room
2017-09-28 06:01:47 PM kimstutz hi everyone
2017-09-28 06:01:52 PM matthewc hey kim
2017-09-28 06:01:55 PM kathyhughes Welcome all
2017-09-28 06:01:55 PM catiah We finished our October calendar today too erica
2017-09-28 06:02:01 PM debra do they allow your input matthew?
2017-09-28 06:02:03 PM moniques mtthew c your title is a recreation aide?
2017-09-28 06:02:03 PM saralooman hi
2017-09-28 06:02:05 PM melissajdikken thats ok matthew, it will be great to learn the process you never know where the road will lead
2017-09-28 06:02:08 PM aturner1026 Does anyone do a monthly newsletter for their facility ?
2017-09-28 06:02:17 PM moniques do you have input?
2017-09-28 06:02:17 PM kimstutz our Oct calendar is finished.. whew
2017-09-28 06:02:19 PM melissajdikken at least now youll be prepared if you get a directors position
2017-09-28 06:02:19 PM nikiawyche yes I do
2017-09-28 06:02:21 PM 8800971 I WANTED TO THANK YOU KATHY I CALLED AROUND FOR THE VETERANS LUNCH MOST WANTED THEM TO COME IN BUT TEXAS ROAD HOUSE WILL LET ME PICK IT UP
2017-09-28 06:02:33 PM debra want to aturner, but haven't yet :(
2017-09-28 06:02:43 PM kathyhughes Thats great Shellee
2017-09-28 06:02:44 PM matthewc debra, the current director does the calendar without input. I wish we had some :(
2017-09-28 06:02:47 PM kimstutz where are you located Matthew
2017-09-28 06:02:50 PM matthewc RI
2017-09-28 06:02:51 PM debra Good for Texas Roadhouse!
2017-09-28 06:03:04 PM 8800971 SO EXCITED I CAN PRINT OUT THE MENU THEY CAN CHOOSE WHAT THEY WANT ECT
2017-09-28 06:03:09 PM melissajdikken That is so great of them to do that
2017-09-28 06:03:10 PM debra geez, sorry matthew!
2017-09-28 06:03:12 PM christie9 Calendar sent to print!
2017-09-28 06:03:19 PM moniques interesting. you guys have staff meetings?
2017-09-28 06:03:26 PM ericasouter that stinks matthew!
2017-09-28 06:03:26 PM saralooman that stinks Matthewc i always try to get everyones input
2017-09-28 06:03:54 PM debra others input is invaluable!
2017-09-28 06:03:59 PM alexandrac enter the chat room
2017-09-28 06:04:00 PM catiah We have monique
2017-09-28 06:04:00 PM ericasouter Yes, I agree
2017-09-28 06:04:01 PM melissajdikken I try to get everyones input also, not too many have some but at least i ask
2017-09-28 06:04:01 PM matthewc I know. My administrator asked me to take these classes...so I think they may want to get rid of current director.
2017-09-28 06:04:12 PM alexandrac Here I am!!!!
2017-09-28 06:04:15 PM kathyhughes Who does newsletters for their facility?
2017-09-28 06:04:17 PM moniques dag it sucks because you probably know the residents interest better. maybe if you have ideas with an audit assement you can not be turned down to putting yr ideas
2017-09-28 06:04:19 PM kathyhughes Hello
2017-09-28 06:04:20 PM christie9 Me
2017-09-28 06:04:28 PM kimstutz At this time, I'm also an Activities Aid, Although I do all the coordination for Volunteers and community outreach, we also are able to input our own calendar events ... I do allot of outings
2017-09-28 06:04:28 PM nikiawyche I do the newsletteer
2017-09-28 06:04:29 PM saralooman Not yet, maybe in the future
2017-09-28 06:04:30 PM moniques we had it
2017-09-28 06:04:31 PM 8800971 I ASK FOR IDEAS I HAVE TO PUSH FOR THEM TO THINK ABOUT THINGS
2017-09-28 06:04:33 PM melissajdikken I would like to start doing that, I dont think we ever have before
2017-09-28 06:04:35 PM aturner1026 We do our calendars and newsletters thru Illustratus
2017-09-28 06:04:38 PM ericasouter We have newsletters, but the activity department does not do them
2017-09-28 06:04:43 PM melissajdikken Im working on a new program i would like to start
2017-09-28 06:04:44 PM kathyhughes What do you put in your newsletters?
2017-09-28 06:04:49 PM matthewc I wish we could all sit down and create the calendar. Myself and the other aide are with the residents all day and know them really well. We could really be valuable i think
2017-09-28 06:05:05 PM nikiawyche I also do a think tank with the residents where they get to talk about what they want to do for the following months
2017-09-28 06:05:19 PM kimstutz it is valuable, and each of you has specific talents to share with the residnets too
2017-09-28 06:05:19 PM catiah I agree Matthewc
2017-09-28 06:05:23 PM saralooman My other facility did a newsletter but we don't have one. They always did a nice job my favorite was they always put something in for the new employees who started
2017-09-28 06:05:23 PM moniques employee and resident spotlight. food recipe and comic section and fashion trend .
2017-09-28 06:05:24 PM christie9 Matthew, you should ask. I love input fom my aides.
2017-09-28 06:05:25 PM melissajdikken Senior pals for seniors. I would like to contact the seniors at our local highschools to see if they would like to be penpals with some of our seniors at the nursing home
2017-09-28 06:05:27 PM 8800971 I HAVE NOT DONE A NEWSLETTER WHERE I AM NOW BUT I THINK I WILL START I USED TO INTERVIEW ONE STAFF AND ONE RESIDENT
2017-09-28 06:05:36 PM aturner1026 We do a resident spotlight.. a bio and nice photo of a residents, things going on in activities for the month, things going on in the building... sometimes we put little stories about the staff members and things going on with their families
2017-09-28 06:05:42 PM alexandrac Our newsletter is a HUGE thing it encompases all the activities and events for the entire campus of 500+
2017-09-28 06:05:52 PM 8800971 NICE IDEA MELISSA
2017-09-28 06:06:00 PM 8800971 WOW
2017-09-28 06:06:03 PM nikiawyche in our newsletter residents birthdays picture from events from the month before, crossword puzzle upcoming events, there a section for each department and I provide fillers
2017-09-28 06:06:06 PM ericasouter I love that idea melissa!
2017-09-28 06:06:24 PM alexandrac it is compiled from Life Enrichment, Trips & Events, Spiritual, Fitness, etc.
2017-09-28 06:06:47 PM kimstutz I'm going to the local senior center and invite them to our facility, and we'll host a Pinochel night. Then I'll pitch them to come play with our residents ;)
2017-09-28 06:06:48 PM christie9 We highlight all the goings on, if someone had an anniversary, football schedule, Alzheimer's fundraisers we're doing.
2017-09-28 06:06:53 PM 8800971 I LIKE THE BDAY LIST AND WORD PUZZLES MAYBE A CROSSWORD THAT LETS THEM LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FACILITY ECT
2017-09-28 06:06:56 PM melissajdikken Me too, i talked about it with my administrator since my boss is leaving
2017-09-28 06:06:59 PM nikiawyche newsletter also highlights new residents
2017-09-28 06:07:02 PM kathyhughes Do you share them with the families?
2017-09-28 06:07:08 PM matthewc we have games and crosswords in our newsletter too
2017-09-28 06:07:13 PM shirleym enter the chat room
2017-09-28 06:07:14 PM moniques you have 500 residents....
2017-09-28 06:07:16 PM matthewc families get sent a newsletter at their homes
2017-09-28 06:07:20 PM alexandrac yes, goes out to everyone and available on line
2017-09-28 06:07:30 PM nikiawyche Yes if they ask for them
2017-09-28 06:07:38 PM 8800971 DOESNT THAT GET EXPENSIVE
2017-09-28 06:07:39 PM aturner1026 each resident gets a newsletter and we put out extra copies in the common areas in our building
2017-09-28 06:07:39 PM ericasouter Our facility just had a rock a thon last week to raise money for the alzheimers
2017-09-28 06:07:43 PM catiah I my facility we share w/ family!
2017-09-28 06:07:45 PM kaneika22 enter the chat room
2017-09-28 06:07:45 PM ericasouter association
2017-09-28 06:07:48 PM alexandrac Yup its a CCRC, Independent, Skilled, Assisted and Memory
2017-09-28 06:08:00 PM moniques no we gave it to staff departments and the front desk to the families that visit
2017-09-28 06:08:03 PM kathyhughes great Erica
2017-09-28 06:08:13 PM 8800971 WHAT DID YOU DO FOR ROCKA THON
2017-09-28 06:08:28 PM kaneika22 hi all
2017-09-28 06:08:31 PM kimstutz hi
2017-09-28 06:08:32 PM moniques hello
2017-09-28 06:08:35 PM saralooman hi
2017-09-28 06:08:36 PM 8800971 HELLO
2017-09-28 06:08:37 PM aturner1026 hello
2017-09-28 06:08:47 PM christie9 we give to all residents, new admits and leave a stack up front for families to pick up. We used to mail out but not anymore.
2017-09-28 06:08:53 PM melissajdikken We have a facility news letter, but i dont have anything to do with that. its delivered to all departments but thats as far as that goes.
2017-09-28 06:08:57 PM debra yes, what's a rockathon?
2017-09-28 06:09:23 PM catiah Good question debra, thanks !
2017-09-28 06:09:36 PM melissajdikken I would like to do more, but I have to wait and see what happens after my boss's last day next friday.
2017-09-28 06:09:41 PM nikiawyche any idea that we get in out think tank we show case the residents who picked that activity
2017-09-28 06:09:49 PM aturner1026 left the chat room
2017-09-28 06:09:49 PM aturner1026 enter the chat room
2017-09-28 06:10:03 PM nikiawyche what is the rockathon
2017-09-28 06:10:07 PM ericasouter We could sign up to have teams and then each member had to rock for either an hour or a half an hour and while that was happening teams sold baked goods, jewelry, painted rocks, etc.
2017-09-28 06:10:09 PM melissajdikken I was offered the position, but i dont want to do social work and activity director. I dont agree with both positions being combined
2017-09-28 06:10:11 PM 8800971 I WANT DIFFERENT IDEAS FOR FUNDRAISERS. BESIDES BAKE SALES AND ICE CREAM SALES. WE RAFFLE SCRATCH OFFS ECT
2017-09-28 06:10:21 PM ericasouter I believe we had over 200 rockers which was awesome!
2017-09-28 06:10:36 PM 8800971 WHO EVER SAID ROCKATHON WE ARE INTERESTED?
2017-09-28 06:10:45 PM kathyhughes We would do a bowlathon and people would pledge so much a pin.....then the residents would bowl and the money went to a chairity
2017-09-28 06:10:45 PM debra clever erica! did the residents rock?
2017-09-28 06:11:12 PM kimstutz so how do you go about the rockathon?
2017-09-28 06:11:13 PM matthewc oh cool
2017-09-28 06:11:13 PM kathyhughes How much did you raise?
2017-09-28 06:11:16 PM melissajdikken THat is a super idea Kathy!!!!!
2017-09-28 06:11:20 PM 8800971 ROCK IN A CHAIR
2017-09-28 06:11:20 PM debra i like that idea Kathy!
2017-09-28 06:11:25 PM nikiawyche love that idea kathy
2017-09-28 06:11:31 PM kathyhughes We could sign up to have teams and then each member had to rock for either an hour or a half an hour and while that was happening teams sold baked goods, jewelry, painted rocks, etc.
2017-09-28 06:11:34 PM kimstutz yes, rock in a chair. for hours?
2017-09-28 06:11:45 PM saralooman thats a great idea kathy I will be doing a Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser in October
2017-09-28 06:11:46 PM kathyhughes Thats what Erica just posted
2017-09-28 06:12:01 PM kimstutz ok, thanks Kathy for explanation
2017-09-28 06:12:21 PM kathyhughes It can involve anyone who gets a sponsor
2017-09-28 06:12:39 PM catiah WOW!
2017-09-28 06:12:46 PM ericasouter Yes, I had a team that was made up of all residents' from assisted living. We were called battling Alzheimers. Halloween themed
2017-09-28 06:12:48 PM 8800971 AND YOU COULD RAFFLE A ROCKING CHAIR
2017-09-28 06:12:51 PM kathyhughes How else can you raise money
2017-09-28 06:13:13 PM saralooman we also do dress down days for the staff
2017-09-28 06:13:21 PM kimstutz we do also
2017-09-28 06:13:22 PM ericasouter I believe we raffled rockers off last year, but we did not do that this year
2017-09-28 06:13:30 PM 8800971 IN MY OTHER FACILITY WE SOLD CHILI HOTDOG SALE
2017-09-28 06:13:31 PM melissajdikken We are currently selling herbergers coupon books, we get all the proceeds.
2017-09-28 06:13:36 PM shirleym we've had popcorn sales; residents' general store
2017-09-28 06:13:54 PM kimstutz i like the chili hot dog sales for raising money
2017-09-28 06:13:58 PM moniques 50/50 raffle ; vendors coming to the facility; telegrams
2017-09-28 06:14:08 PM shirleym agree Kim! : )
2017-09-28 06:14:09 PM christie9 We host a taco salad bar, baked potato bar, chili and cornbread and ask for $4. We've raised a couple hundred dollars for Alzheimers so far.
2017-09-28 06:14:13 PM nikiawyche we do dress down days, we host a huge bingo event, we have bake sales we have done deli day, we do a cookie day where we display different cookies and you can fill bags we have set prices for the bags
2017-09-28 06:14:15 PM alexandrac WE did lattes at my old building, staff bought them like mad!
2017-09-28 06:14:15 PM 8800971 BUT THE FACILITY I AM IN IS SMALLER CERTAIN THINGS DONT FLY THERE
2017-09-28 06:14:24 PM 8800971 MMM LATTES
2017-09-28 06:14:29 PM 8800971 AND SCONES
2017-09-28 06:14:46 PM kimstutz yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,
2017-09-28 06:14:53 PM alexandrac now I'm hungry....
2017-09-28 06:14:55 PM nikiawyche we have done a hoagie sale, we have done car washes and we have done dinner and outdoor movie and raised alot of money
2017-09-28 06:14:58 PM 8800971 LOL
2017-09-28 06:15:04 PM kaneika22 Garage Sale from donated items and silent auctions
2017-09-28 06:15:06 PM shirleym hahaha I know right??
2017-09-28 06:15:16 PM christie9 Ohh I like the outdoor movie.
2017-09-28 06:15:21 PM 8800971 I LIKE THE GARAGE OR SECOND HAND SALE
2017-09-28 06:15:26 PM catiah Great nikia!
2017-09-28 06:15:27 PM nikiawyche we did a auction it was cool we raised 700.00
2017-09-28 06:15:29 PM debra i like the outdoor movie as well!
2017-09-28 06:15:42 PM alexandrac our building here does a thrift shop once a month and everything goes to the benevolence fund to assist those who might run out of money
2017-09-28 06:15:46 PM kimstutz what kind of auction items
2017-09-28 06:15:56 PM ericasouter My department is going to have a little bitty auction and all the proceeds are going to the hurricane relief. We are having a silent auction, and auctioning off beach/island themed items. Like jewelry, and I have going to have residents' down in our memory support unit do paintings and tissue paper crafts for the auction
2017-09-28 06:15:57 PM shirleym that's a nice idea alexandra
2017-09-28 06:16:00 PM catiah Wow, 700.00?
2017-09-28 06:16:02 PM kimstutz thats great alex
2017-09-28 06:16:05 PM alexandrac Some of the very active IL ladies run the whole thing
2017-09-28 06:16:24 PM nikiawyche We put up a bar and have a tip jar
2017-09-28 06:16:28 PM 8800971 IVE DONE A PAPER BAG AUCTION BUT FOR FUN
2017-09-28 06:16:28 PM debra nice erica
2017-09-28 06:16:31 PM matthewc love that idea
2017-09-28 06:16:46 PM debra what kind of bar nikia
2017-09-28 06:16:47 PM alexandrac a bar?
2017-09-28 06:16:49 PM shirleym whats a paper bag auction
2017-09-28 06:16:51 PM kimstutz our residents don't buy things, but it could be great for staff
2017-09-28 06:17:12 PM debra paper bag auction?
2017-09-28 06:17:21 PM alexandrac when we did lattes before the staff paid and the residents got them free
2017-09-28 06:17:22 PM kimstutz We could host a chili day, and post in newspape.. that would be great
2017-09-28 06:17:22 PM 8800971 TRICKY TRAYS ARE GOOD BUT IT TAKES A WHILE TO PUT TOGETHER
2017-09-28 06:17:23 PM kathyhughes I would call around to all the home party consultants and ask for donations to make baskets of their items and we would have a silent auction of them for the holidays
2017-09-28 06:17:24 PM catiah paper bag?
2017-09-28 06:17:53 PM shirleym great idea kath
2017-09-28 06:18:00 PM shirleym kathy
2017-09-28 06:18:01 PM 8800971 YOU GIVE FAKE MONEY WE DID 5 BUCKS AND YOU AUCTIONS ITEMS IN A PAPER LU8NCH BAGS WITH SOME HINTS
2017-09-28 06:18:11 PM kimstutz that sounds fun
2017-09-28 06:18:19 PM nikiawyche Our bingo event is all profit we ask local business to donate and we make alll the basket all basket are worth at least 100 we sell tickets for $20.00 each
2017-09-28 06:18:19 PM shirleym sounds fun!!
2017-09-28 06:18:22 PM 8800971 SOME ARE FUNNY SOME ARE GOOD AND ONE IS GREAT
2017-09-28 06:18:27 PM 8800971 IT IS ALOT OF FUN
2017-09-28 06:18:33 PM kaneika22 great idea kathy
2017-09-28 06:18:34 PM kimstutz Residents are so competive I can see the out bidding each other
2017-09-28 06:18:35 PM catiah We are not alowed to ask donation in my facility({)
2017-09-28 06:18:50 PM shirleym hhhmmmm catiah?
2017-09-28 06:18:51 PM saralooman lol they are
2017-09-28 06:19:03 PM nikiawyche we also have done a balloon athon the residents pick a balloon and what ever is inside the balloon you donate
2017-09-28 06:19:12 PM kaneika22 thats crazy catiah
2017-09-28 06:19:21 PM 8800971 I WAS THINKING A CHANGE JAR AND SAY PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
2017-09-28 06:19:27 PM kathyhughes Also...and this kept the residents so busy....we would make gift tags from used Christmas cards and put them in baggies....25 for $1.00 we could not keep them in supply
2017-09-28 06:19:36 PM kimstutz haha who gets to listen to the thoughts??
2017-09-28 06:19:45 PM kathyhughes and the ladies loved making them
2017-09-28 06:19:50 PM ericasouter Good idea kathy!
2017-09-28 06:19:53 PM kimstutz good idea on gift tages
2017-09-28 06:19:55 PM shirleym I LOVE THAT IDEA Kathy!!
2017-09-28 06:19:56 PM kimstutz tags
2017-09-28 06:20:02 PM 8800971 NOT ME LOL WE COULD READ THEM OUT LOUD
2017-09-28 06:20:06 PM debra catiah what if you had a bake sale or something? do they allow that?
2017-09-28 06:20:07 PM kathyhughes we had to/from rubber stamps for the back of them
2017-09-28 06:20:19 PM saralooman oh thats a neat idea, especially when you get donated cards that are already written on in the indside
2017-09-28 06:20:22 PM kimstutz very good idea Kathy
2017-09-28 06:20:53 PM kathyhughes we would punch a hole in them and then string red or green curling ribbon through them
2017-09-28 06:21:19 PM 8800971 HOME PARTY CONSULTANTS LIKE?
2017-09-28 06:22:00 PM kathyhughes Tupperware, Avon, Mary Kay, Stampin up, etc
2017-09-28 06:22:32 PM nikiawyche now its alot of home party consultants wwe could clean up
2017-09-28 06:22:39 PM kimstutz right
2017-09-28 06:22:41 PM catiah Debra I need to check if I can sell something. I work there 5 years and I never saw it .
2017-09-28 06:22:47 PM 8800971 OH OK GOOD IDEA WRITING IT DOWN I LIKE SO MUCH WHEN WE CHAT BUT DON'T REMEBER EVERYTHING
2017-09-28 06:22:55 PM kimstutz me too.. lol
2017-09-28 06:23:01 PM matthewc lol
2017-09-28 06:23:06 PM saralooman lol
2017-09-28 06:23:18 PM 8800971 :D
2017-09-28 06:23:39 PM debra you should find out..... a bake sale is easy and could make you $$$$ for your programs
2017-09-28 06:23:41 PM kathyhughes Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Young Living,
2017-09-28 06:23:56 PM moniques does anyone know there budget?
2017-09-28 06:24:01 PM kimstutz y
2017-09-28 06:24:03 PM nikiawyche Tasteful simple,
2017-09-28 06:24:03 PM melissajdikken My facebook is full of consultants
2017-09-28 06:24:03 PM kimstutz yes
2017-09-28 06:24:11 PM saralooman not at my current facility
2017-09-28 06:24:15 PM catiah That's good idea Debra, I will check it tomorrow. Thanks(handshake)
2017-09-28 06:24:15 PM debra 8800971 that's why i write everything down and am behind in the posts!
2017-09-28 06:24:17 PM ericasouter that is a good idea
2017-09-28 06:24:37 PM 8800971 YES LOL
2017-09-28 06:24:48 PM moniques I notice each time i request things in my department i never know our estimate
2017-09-28 06:24:49 PM saralooman they are pretty behind on a lot of things. I know they have a budget for me but i'm not sure they completley know, lol
2017-09-28 06:24:57 PM kathyhughes Yep...they could also come in for our "Mini Mall" in Dec so residents could buy their overstock for Christmas gifts
2017-09-28 06:24:58 PM nikiawyche I take screen shots of stuff during the chat
2017-09-28 06:25:11 PM debra just had a budget meeting -
2017-09-28 06:25:14 PM ericasouter I like the mini mall idea
2017-09-28 06:25:26 PM kimstutz how do you do a screen shot on laptop?
2017-09-28 06:25:32 PM melissajdikken Most of them weight loss talk about losing weight, I scroll through like yeah, Im 5'3 100 lbs, dont feel like I should be concerned with weight loss.
2017-09-28 06:25:33 PM kathyhughes Many of my folks could not go shopping
2017-09-28 06:25:36 PM nikiawyche I use my cell phone
2017-09-28 06:25:46 PM shirleym good idea nikia I'll try that
2017-09-28 06:25:56 PM debra mini mall! great!
2017-09-28 06:25:58 PM nikiawyche we do a christmas shopping but I like the name mini mall
2017-09-28 06:26:00 PM kimstutz kk
2017-09-28 06:26:13 PM 8800971 I GET SO ANNOYED ABOUT MY BUDGET I AM SUPPOSED TO GET MY OWN PETTY CASH
2017-09-28 06:26:16 PM kimstutz that is a great idea.. mini mall
2017-09-28 06:26:29 PM kathyhughes We also would take a cart around during the Mini Mall so residents could shop from their room
2017-09-28 06:26:37 PM kimstutz nice
2017-09-28 06:26:42 PM 8800971 I FIGURE I WILL KEEP SPENDING UNTIL I GET YELLED AT
2017-09-28 06:26:43 PM debra unfortunately virtually all of our residents have no extra cash ....
2017-09-28 06:26:43 PM melissajdikken How are you supposed to get your own petty cash??????
2017-09-28 06:27:05 PM 8800971 I LIKE THAT MINI MALL
2017-09-28 06:27:18 PM catiah We are in the same situation Debra
2017-09-28 06:27:27 PM kimstutz We get free things from a local 'free clothing closet' and we can let the resients 'buy' items on our SNF side
2017-09-28 06:27:32 PM debra 8800971 do you spend your own money and turn in the receipts?
2017-09-28 06:27:42 PM 8800971 MY BOSS SAID SHE WAS TRYING BECAUSE I SHELL OUT ALOT OF MONEY AND WAIT FOR EVER TO GET REIMBURSED
2017-09-28 06:27:42 PM melissajdikken Were gonna take 2 residents next week to the casino..............they are so excited!
2017-09-28 06:27:50 PM kimstutz thats cool
2017-09-28 06:27:57 PM kathyhughes thats great
2017-09-28 06:28:01 PM saralooman nice
2017-09-28 06:28:33 PM kimstutz at Christmas, we have a giving tree for staff to adopt a resident
2017-09-28 06:28:35 PM catiah We have Casino Night once a year
2017-09-28 06:28:35 PM debra ugh 8800971 .... and they don't get your input for the calendar? crazy!
2017-09-28 06:28:39 PM kathyhughes We also would have raffles and sell anything we found!
2017-09-28 06:28:55 PM 8800971 YES IT IS
2017-09-28 06:28:58 PM nikiawyche we went to the casino and resident never told me they hit until we were back in the building eating dinner our casino don't give out money any more they all do the paper voucher lol
2017-09-28 06:29:01 PM debra wait, or was that matthew??? sorry!
2017-09-28 06:29:11 PM saralooman our staff also adopt the residents for Christmas. That was something new to me at this facility and it was very nice to see

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