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2016-03-02 08:18:11 PM 34abigailam It sounds like a stimulating month. As you know, animals are so therapeutic and bringing the birds will provide a lot of conversations & socializations among your residents
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2016-03-02 08:27:17 PM 34abigailam On the Insights calendar with a theme for everyday, or an "holiday", on March 1st it was National Pig day. It is to learn about pigs how they are very intelligent and how important they are to us. I did not realize pigs were so therapeutic until I arranged for a therapeutic pig to visit the facility I am employed. It was amazing to see the residents reactions and how it almost "turned a lightbulb" on their brains; it promoted more speech, conversations and laughter.
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2016-03-02 08:29:04 PM 34abigailam Mariah, I think your bird event will be fanatastic! You could incorporate a lot of different activities with the bird theme.
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2016-03-03 06:12:59 PM skershaw any chats tonight?
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2016-03-03 06:38:58 PM kathyhughes Hello Cristina
2016-03-03 06:39:08 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
2016-03-03 06:42:09 PM cristinak im alright.. tired.. been a long week
2016-03-03 06:42:33 PM kathyhughes Well I hope that things go better for you
2016-03-03 06:43:44 PM cristinak thanks.. i was really stoked about dr seuss week and once again i was the ONLY staff member that joined the fun
2016-03-03 06:44:15 PM kathyhughes Sorry to see that.....did you invite staff?
2016-03-03 06:44:46 PM cristinak yes maam posted everywhere!
2016-03-03 06:45:04 PM cristinak its nothing uncommon in our facility
2016-03-03 06:45:17 PM kathyhughes Well sometimes a personal invitation helps and is special for the staff
2016-03-03 06:45:21 PM cristinak big problem i have but i just make the best of it.
2016-03-03 06:45:36 PM cristinak i ersonal invited and tagged on fb as well
2016-03-03 06:45:40 PM kathyhughes Next time invite the ADM to read to the residents
2016-03-03 06:45:48 PM cristinak we dont grab the concept of team
2016-03-03 06:45:59 PM kathyhughes I know the feeling
2016-03-03 06:46:14 PM cristinak the adm is one of the non team players
2016-03-03 06:46:18 PM kathyhughes and we have to find something that might work
2016-03-03 06:46:34 PM kathyhughes Its hard
2016-03-03 06:47:39 PM kathyhughes What is your next event?
2016-03-03 06:48:13 PM cristinak pancake breakfast on the 8th
2016-03-03 06:48:55 PM kathyhughes offer scratch off lottery tickets to staff who attend!
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2016-03-03 06:49:03 PM cristinak and then st pattys day party
2016-03-03 06:49:17 PM kathyhughes Hello Renee and Abigail
2016-03-03 06:49:32 PM reneebragg Hi Kathy,
2016-03-03 06:49:40 PM cristinak how would pay for these?
2016-03-03 06:49:47 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing?
2016-03-03 06:49:50 PM 34abigailam Hi Kathy
2016-03-03 06:49:51 PM cristinak petty cash is issue in our building as well
2016-03-03 06:49:55 PM reneebragg How are you feeling did your cold finally go away?
2016-03-03 06:50:11 PM kathyhughes Well I used my budget
2016-03-03 06:50:26 PM kathyhughes Yes finally! Thanks for worrying about me!
2016-03-03 06:50:29 PM reneebragg Doing ok got the stomach virus that was going around at work!
2016-03-03 06:50:39 PM cristinak i would agrre to budget but i dont get my hands on money until middle of month
2016-03-03 06:50:58 PM reneebragg Great I am glad you are better.
2016-03-03 06:51:00 PM kathyhughes Sorry to see that
2016-03-03 06:51:22 PM kathyhughes So for next month save some money to buy them
2016-03-03 06:51:26 PM reneebragg I finally made time and got on pintrest it awesome
2016-03-03 06:51:39 PM kathyhughes I knew that you would like it
2016-03-03 06:51:57 PM kathyhughes I think it takes the place of many resources that we pay for
2016-03-03 06:52:01 PM cristinak i will have to buy in advance because i have to spend or lose it.
2016-03-03 06:52:28 PM kathyhughes then spend every penny
2016-03-03 06:52:36 PM cristinak oh i do!!!!
2016-03-03 06:52:43 PM kathyhughes Never save the budget!
2016-03-03 06:52:51 PM cristinak i dont
2016-03-03 06:52:59 PM kathyhughes good
2016-03-03 06:53:01 PM reneebragg Got some great ideas for our volunteers. I am in charge of them and plan on doing a luncheon and at the same time doing a up to date orientation.
2016-03-03 06:53:14 PM kathyhughes good idea
2016-03-03 06:53:24 PM kathyhughes that will help
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2016-03-03 06:54:12 PM kathyhughes Hello Kathryn
2016-03-03 06:54:35 PM reneebragg yes, it will. I had a blast doing the extra credit this week on power point and i am going to do a power point presentation for our volunteers at the luncheon.
2016-03-03 06:54:39 PM khawver Hello!
2016-03-03 06:54:56 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
2016-03-03 06:55:15 PM kathyhughes Great Renee! It is a great resource to use
2016-03-03 06:55:39 PM reneebragg I am going to get pictures of them doing there volunteer work but, don't want them to know.
2016-03-03 06:56:22 PM nancyzmc enter the chat room
2016-03-03 06:56:31 PM kathyhughes And make a big Thank-you sign and have some of the residents hold it and then take pictures of them
2016-03-03 06:56:31 PM nancyzmc Hi everyone!
2016-03-03 06:56:35 PM kathyhughes Hello Nancy
2016-03-03 06:56:41 PM nancyzmc Hi Ms. Kathy
2016-03-03 06:56:49 PM reneebragg I have a new co-worker who is awesome and really explained a old dogs new tricks on how to use the power point. Great idea Kathy on the sign
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2016-03-03 06:57:27 PM kathyhughes Hello Jennifer!
2016-03-03 06:57:33 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
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2016-03-03 06:58:22 PM rose48mary hello everyone
2016-03-03 06:58:22 PM kathyhughes Hello Rosemary
2016-03-03 06:58:23 PM jlgrassi good thanks
2016-03-03 06:58:30 PM nancyzmc Hello
2016-03-03 06:58:43 PM rose48mary sorry missed last week forgot..survey was in..
2016-03-03 06:59:06 PM kathyhughes No problem
2016-03-03 06:59:12 PM kathyhughes How did you do?
2016-03-03 06:59:22 PM khawver Yeah, I missed it too, we were in Immediate Jeopardy
2016-03-03 06:59:45 PM rose48mary we got two citations, one for expired drugs and hot water issue in the residents room..
2016-03-03 06:59:46 PM kathyhughes What happened?
2016-03-03 06:59:57 PM 34abigailam Are we discussing anything?
2016-03-03 07:00:06 PM rose48mary it was a good survey for us
2016-03-03 07:00:11 PM reneebragg I missed last night chat didn't get the message till late
2016-03-03 07:00:12 PM kathyhughes Thats pretty good then Rosemary
2016-03-03 07:00:16 PM cristinak i have a volunteer round up set for april 23rd. how do i approach the adm about providing a meal for this?
2016-03-03 07:00:24 PM rose48mary i think so
2016-03-03 07:00:26 PM khawver Someone served a beverage that was way too hot and the resident dropped the cup and got burned
2016-03-03 07:00:27 PM rose48mary thanks
2016-03-03 07:00:31 PM kathyhughes I would ask Cristina
2016-03-03 07:01:00 PM kathyhughes Hmmm....I had that happen to me once
2016-03-03 07:01:08 PM rose48mary me too
2016-03-03 07:01:14 PM kathyhughes but it was waaaaaaaaaaaaay before we reported everything
2016-03-03 07:01:18 PM reneebragg cristnak, Our marketing manager is going to help us with the money for it. She is going to give us our Corp. Logo stuff also
2016-03-03 07:01:24 PM nancyzmc I think we've all been there
2016-03-03 07:01:30 PM kathyhughes We have
2016-03-03 07:01:54 PM kathyhughes What would you like to talk about Abigail?
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2016-03-03 07:02:13 PM cristinak im trying not to ruffle too many feathers before i get this course complete. but then after that i will be striving to make it GREAT for my residents regarless of the staff and thier negativity
2016-03-03 07:02:30 PM tony03 Evening everyone
2016-03-03 07:02:34 PM 34abigailam Was there any discussions before I joined?
2016-03-03 07:02:34 PM cristinak thank renee
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2016-03-03 07:02:39 PM reneebragg you go cristinak!
2016-03-03 07:02:54 PM kathyhughes Hello Anthony and Kimberly
2016-03-03 07:02:57 PM kimberly1 Hello
2016-03-03 07:02:58 PM tony03 Hey
2016-03-03 07:03:02 PM rose48mary hello
2016-03-03 07:03:29 PM rose48mary what everyone doing for st patricks day
2016-03-03 07:03:29 PM khawver Does anyone have restrictions for serving hot beverages in their facilities?
2016-03-03 07:03:35 PM rose48mary no
2016-03-03 07:03:39 PM 34abigailam cristinak, I hope to improve the quality of my residents lives, as well
2016-03-03 07:03:46 PM tony03 No- we have a coffee cart and it must be hot
2016-03-03 07:03:51 PM cristinak we are having green homemade icecream and beer..lol
2016-03-03 07:03:55 PM kathyhughes St Patricks day
2016-03-03 07:04:01 PM kimberly1 Party
2016-03-03 07:04:02 PM melissam enter the chat room
2016-03-03 07:04:06 PM reneebragg Watch out some of your fellow co-workers get jelous because we are excited and learning new things. I been dealing with that from my burned out Act. Director.
2016-03-03 07:04:12 PM rose48mary party and entertainment
2016-03-03 07:04:13 PM kathyhughes ello Melissa
2016-03-03 07:04:13 PM melissam hello
2016-03-03 07:04:15 PM cristinak abigail its a tough fight.. just keep pushing!!
2016-03-03 07:04:31 PM 34abigailam Does any one have a good arts & crafts idea?
2016-03-03 07:04:32 PM jlgrassi party and entertainment also
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2016-03-03 07:04:40 PM khawver We have an annual pub night. Irish music with guitars and irish dancers. It's a nice family event
2016-03-03 07:04:41 PM rose48mary green drink and food
2016-03-03 07:04:46 PM reneebragg Music couple playing music and comedy food food food
2016-03-03 07:04:55 PM sonjen hello everyone
2016-03-03 07:04:56 PM rose48mary sounds great
2016-03-03 07:04:58 PM kimberly1 go to pinterest
2016-03-03 07:04:59 PM rose48mary hello
2016-03-03 07:05:00 PM 34abigailam hello
2016-03-03 07:05:01 PM kathyhughes Hello Jennifer1
2016-03-03 07:05:02 PM nancyzmc Large whole house party
2016-03-03 07:05:14 PM nancyzmc I'm sure everything will be green
2016-03-03 07:05:23 PM kathyhughes There are lots of craft ideas on Pinterest
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2016-03-03 07:05:30 PM reneebragg yes every thing green
2016-03-03 07:05:32 PM nancyzmc Maybe some Irish tunes
2016-03-03 07:05:42 PM kathyhughes Hello Jordan
2016-03-03 07:05:46 PM rose48mary oh danny boy..lol
2016-03-03 07:05:47 PM khawver I wish I never discovered pinterest!!!!
2016-03-03 07:05:48 PM melissam Irish tunes are a must!
2016-03-03 07:05:52 PM kathyhughes LOL
2016-03-03 07:05:55 PM cristinak youtube is great video tutorials
2016-03-03 07:06:02 PM dramabradda808 hello kathy
2016-03-03 07:06:06 PM dramabradda808 hello everyone
2016-03-03 07:06:10 PM 34abigailam I am looking up some limericks for the residents
2016-03-03 07:06:11 PM sonjen hello
2016-03-03 07:06:12 PM nancyzmc I still need to get logged on Pinterest and FB
2016-03-03 07:06:13 PM tony03 I HAVE A QUESTION, DO YOU MAKE EASTER ACTIVITIES SECUALR OR RELIGIOUS OR BOTH?
2016-03-03 07:06:17 PM reneebragg lol pintrest adictive
2016-03-03 07:06:36 PM kathyhughes My favorite group is The Irish Rovers
2016-03-03 07:06:43 PM sonjen it is addictive, so many ideas on everything!
2016-03-03 07:06:45 PM kathyhughes You can make it both
2016-03-03 07:06:46 PM reneebragg we do both at different time
2016-03-03 07:06:47 PM nancyzmc I would say both - whatever your residents choose
2016-03-03 07:06:55 PM tony03 WE ARE HAVING A DIVISION OVER THIS ISSUE WITH THE RESIDENTS
2016-03-03 07:06:59 PM kathyhughes Good Friday is mostly religious
2016-03-03 07:07:01 PM melissam religious. i work in a catholoic facility.
2016-03-03 07:07:05 PM rose48mary we have easter service and then a treat for the residents
2016-03-03 07:07:06 PM dramabradda808 resident choice is important
2016-03-03 07:07:11 PM kathyhughes right
2016-03-03 07:07:12 PM jlgrassi left the chat room
2016-03-03 07:07:16 PM reneebragg easter party, good friday and church services
2016-03-03 07:07:22 PM cristinak residents rights are a MUST
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2016-03-03 07:07:32 PM rose48mary i agree
2016-03-03 07:07:35 PM kathyhughes We colored eggs for all of the residents
2016-03-03 07:07:35 PM nancyzmc Bunnies and springtime for the non-religious sect - Bible study and church services for the religious
2016-03-03 07:07:36 PM reneebragg yes they are
2016-03-03 07:07:38 PM tony03 WE LIKE BOTH, BUT SOME ONLY WANT RELIGIOUS OR THEY WILL NOT TAKE PART AND SOME ONLY WONT SECULAR
2016-03-03 07:07:54 PM 34abigailam discuss the different activities for st.Patricks day and Easter...
2016-03-03 07:08:04 PM kimberly1 We paint the eggs and have an Easter Egg Hunt
2016-03-03 07:08:09 PM cristinak just do your best to encourage but never force one to be involved
2016-03-03 07:08:10 PM 34abigailam the residents may have other ideas
2016-03-03 07:08:10 PM dramabradda808 we color easter eggs the day before easter that would be given to our residnets on easter morning for breakfast
2016-03-03 07:08:24 PM tony03 I UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE BUT I WOULD LIKE RESIDENTS TO WORK TOGETHER
2016-03-03 07:08:24 PM reneebragg shamrock milkshakes are great to serve
2016-03-03 07:08:25 PM rose48mary good idea
2016-03-03 07:08:27 PM kathyhughes Thank goodness I missed the hunt festivities!
2016-03-03 07:08:29 PM nancyzmc For st. Patrick's day maybe you could have a hunt for a Leprechaun
2016-03-03 07:08:35 PM rose48mary lol
2016-03-03 07:08:45 PM rose48mary or the pot of gold
2016-03-03 07:08:47 PM cristinak we just have easter egg hunt with 154 pre-k kids from school next door
2016-03-03 07:08:48 PM 34abigailam i like shamrock milkshake idea
2016-03-03 07:09:02 PM melissam wow. that is a lot of kids!
2016-03-03 07:09:07 PM kathyhughes I would have both and then they can decide which they want to participate iin
2016-03-03 07:09:11 PM nancyzmc Sounds tiring Christina
2016-03-03 07:09:11 PM kimberly1 we are doing pot of gold and Leprechaun Loot Game
2016-03-03 07:09:12 PM sonjen we set up leprachan traps
2016-03-03 07:09:14 PM tony03 thank you
2016-03-03 07:09:20 PM khawver What are the traps?????
2016-03-03 07:09:23 PM cristinak it is but i got this..lol
2016-03-03 07:09:25 PM dramabradda808 I like that idea of getting the kids involved in the easter egg hunt.
2016-03-03 07:09:44 PM cristinak im even going to dress up as easter bunny and let them take pictures
2016-03-03 07:09:44 PM khawver I hope its a Havaheart!
2016-03-03 07:09:48 PM reneebragg easter we do games with the staff's families come, residents and their families. We do face painting,games, magic show and pic with bunny. Of course easter baskets for all the kids,
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2016-03-03 07:09:54 PM sonjen boxes, almost like a critter trap but have a pot of gold, some of the residents really believe we will get one :)
2016-03-03 07:09:58 PM cristinak residents and kiddos
2016-03-03 07:10:04 PM 34abigailam children always are great for the elderly
2016-03-03 07:10:11 PM rose48mary i agree
2016-03-03 07:10:18 PM nancyzmc Sounds like a great idea - we tried to have an Easter egg hunt but we did not take into consideration the different ages and such - got a little overwhelming
2016-03-03 07:10:33 PM reneebragg oh the residents get as much candy as they want to
2016-03-03 07:10:39 PM 34abigailam they seem to come alive, when children are involved
2016-03-03 07:10:39 PM dramabradda808 Our laundry department normally wears easter bunny ears and makes easter baskets with goodies in them to share with the residents on each neighborhood.
2016-03-03 07:10:51 PM nancyzmc Maybe if we were to invite one school like you did, it would work better.
2016-03-03 07:10:59 PM cristinak yes abigail they are.. thats why tomorrow 3 of my residents and i will be going next door to the school dressed up as cat in the hat characters and reading cat in the hat
2016-03-03 07:11:08 PM sonjen separate the eggs hunt, we have 3 areas 2-4, 5-7 and 8-10 year olds. just ordered 2000 eggs!!!
2016-03-03 07:11:13 PM 34abigailam That's great!
2016-03-03 07:11:15 PM rose48mary wow
2016-03-03 07:11:18 PM reneebragg Our residents come just to see the kids but, they get their faces painted to so funny!
2016-03-03 07:11:18 PM khawver dramabradda808 Does each department in your building do special events like that?
2016-03-03 07:11:41 PM nancyzmc holy moly
2016-03-03 07:11:56 PM rose48mary no just activities for me
2016-03-03 07:12:05 PM sonjen yes, senior leadership all pick a holiday
2016-03-03 07:12:20 PM kathyhughes Does anyone boil eggs in onion skins or beets?
2016-03-03 07:12:26 PM rose48mary no
2016-03-03 07:12:28 PM reneebragg no just our activities depart. does everything
2016-03-03 07:12:31 PM tony03 no
2016-03-03 07:12:35 PM sonjen never heard of that
2016-03-03 07:12:40 PM rose48mary what does it do
2016-03-03 07:12:42 PM kimberly1 no
2016-03-03 07:12:45 PM melissam what does it do?
2016-03-03 07:12:48 PM sonjen renee, thats sad that no one else gets involved
2016-03-03 07:12:52 PM nancyzmc Just activities does activities - other say it is not their job!
2016-03-03 07:12:53 PM reneebragg no i've heard of beets but not onion
2016-03-03 07:13:09 PM kathyhughes the onion skind make the eggs a golden brown and the beets make them red
2016-03-03 07:13:10 PM nancyzmc Never tried beets or onions
2016-03-03 07:13:13 PM dramabradda808 @khawver- yes the nursing departments hold a potluck for the residents and have a feast together staff and residents
2016-03-03 07:13:16 PM 34abigailam maybe it was posted...the residents/the participants coloring eggs with the children may be fun
2016-03-03 07:13:22 PM nancyzmc All natural
2016-03-03 07:13:23 PM rose48mary never tried it
2016-03-03 07:13:34 PM reneebragg I know its sad no other departments want to have fun. there lost
2016-03-03 07:13:36 PM kathyhughes My family did it every year
2016-03-03 07:13:43 PM melissam what a nice and easy idea kathy
2016-03-03 07:14:00 PM tony03 Anyone do hot cross buns?
2016-03-03 07:14:07 PM rose48mary no
2016-03-03 07:14:12 PM reneebragg kathy how do you do the onion skin?
2016-03-03 07:14:12 PM sonjen no
2016-03-03 07:14:15 PM kathyhughes We liked doing it and I had some residents who did it as well
2016-03-03 07:14:17 PM nancyzmc No but that sounds like a great idea
2016-03-03 07:14:26 PM cristinak renee.. I AM THE ONLY ONE OTHER THAN A FEW OF MY RIGHT HAND RESIDENTS THAT ARE INVOLVED.
2016-03-03 07:14:46 PM kathyhughes You collect the onion skins and then put them in a pot with water and some eggs
2016-03-03 07:14:53 PM kathyhughes boil them together
2016-03-03 07:14:59 PM nancyzmc I wish our facility's departments did more to collaborate for the residents
2016-03-03 07:15:00 PM reneebragg That's not rightn cristinak
2016-03-03 07:15:18 PM melissam me too nancy
2016-03-03 07:15:35 PM tony03 you should have more help
2016-03-03 07:15:36 PM sonjen Nancy, its better for the staff, residents, family - everybody. I feel very lucky to work where i do
2016-03-03 07:15:37 PM cristinak I KNOW ITS EVERYDAY
2016-03-03 07:15:40 PM rose48mary nursing home week and our pumpkin parade is the most participation from other staff
2016-03-03 07:15:49 PM reneebragg never thought of onion skins have heard of beets i think i did that long time ago with my sons (beets)
2016-03-03 07:15:51 PM rose48mary in other departments
2016-03-03 07:15:53 PM dramabradda808 cristinak, is it hard to encourage others to participate or are they unable to?
2016-03-03 07:15:58 PM melissam what is a pumpkin parade?
2016-03-03 07:16:07 PM cristinak BUT IM SLOWLY CHANGING THINGS.. AND IT WILL BE GREAT WHEN THEY COME AROUND TO MY WAY OF THINKING,,LOL
2016-03-03 07:16:17 PM khawver dramabradda808 We do an annual Dancing with the Residents (like Dancing with the Stars) and it has drawn in staff from other departments.
2016-03-03 07:16:33 PM nancyzmc Way to stay positive Cristina
2016-03-03 07:16:35 PM rose48mary each department is given a pumpkin, decorate and we parade it up and down the halls for the residents
2016-03-03 07:16:42 PM cristinak DRAMA.. THEY CHOOSE NOT TO.. STAFF THAT IS.. MY RESIDENTS ENJOY THE LIFE I HAVE BROUGH TO THE PARTY
2016-03-03 07:17:02 PM khawver dramabradda808 But it would be nice to have other departments host events like yours does
2016-03-03 07:17:04 PM rose48mary the residents really love it we had 25 entries last year
2016-03-03 07:17:25 PM melissam rosemary, do you put the pumpkins on carts?
2016-03-03 07:17:31 PM rose48mary yes
2016-03-03 07:17:33 PM khawver I was just going to ask that!
2016-03-03 07:17:35 PM dramabradda808 khawver, we are thinking about starting lip sync battles to get both our residnets and staf invloved in a fun activity.
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2016-03-03 07:17:46 PM reneebragg cristinak get them to want to get involved Laughter is great! I have other staff members ask do you have anymore openings in your depart. ya have a great time with the residents it seems fun. I tell them it the best career I have ever had!
2016-03-03 07:17:53 PM cristinak ARE ANY OF YOU GUYS THE ACTIVITY DEPT. OR DO YALL HAVE HANDS?
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2016-03-03 07:18:15 PM kathyhughes Sometimes we have to take satisfaction that we are helping the residents
2016-03-03 07:18:27 PM rose48mary i agree
2016-03-03 07:18:31 PM melissam i am part of a department of 7 coordinators

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