FEBRUARY 2006

THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE DON’T NECESSARILY HAVE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING…THEY JUST MAKE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING!!

Upcoming Events

January Bonuses: Many of you really got the hours up for the Nov.-Dec. Bonus plan. Thank you and we hope you enjoyed your extra $50 or $25 bonuses. Well, we have a plan for the hours you work in the month of January. In addition to the $5 bonus for every 20 hours you work in a pay period, you will get a free movie ticket, and with the $10 bonus for working 40-hours/pay period you’ll get 2 movie tickets. They will be local movie theaters. We thank you again and enjoy. Wait until you see what is coming up for February!!

Another tidbit of information; for years RCP’s have asked about uniforms or ID cards. Well they are both coming. For all current RCP’s your first BRC shirt will be free and then you may purchase others (the shirts will be mandatory). We are hoping this will all be completed by April.

BRC’s next In-Service training will be in March. We are offering 9 classes so everyone will be able to find a time to attend, as this class is mandatory. It will be on back safety and lifting. The available dates are March 28, 29 and 30. There are 3 classes each day: 9AM, 1:30PM and 4:30PM. Call now and sign-up!!


HOLIDAYS:

Feb. 3rd…Red Dress Day. Wear red today to raise awareness about women and cardiovascular diseases!

VALENTINES DAY (Feb 14)…Not a day off, but a special day. Enjoy those that love you and give your love to those that have none.

  • PRESIDENTS DAY (Feb. 20th)…What a holiday!! Celebrating the birth of two of our presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Respite From The Heart…it’s coming, so start working out now. The Office staff says we will take the trophy (Yes, this year there is a trophy!) in 2006 for the baseball game!!! Be afraid RCP’s


UPDATES

The w2’s have been mailed!

YES, WE HAVE BOOKINGS..GIVE US A CALL! Our number is 707/644-4491 or for those outside our area 888/644-4491.

Remember, one nice thing about telling a clean joke is there’s a good chance that no one has heard it before.

RCP of the MONTH

Felicia Parker

What an amazing story. Felicia has returned to BRC after leaving for a couple of years and boy are we glad. She was our first hired Assigned RCP. This was a program we tried for several years….boy was it tough. But Felicia persevered and did an outstanding job. She loves this job, that is why she came back and it really shows. She already has several regular clients and took most of our emergency bookings for the holidays…what a gal!! We are really happy she is back. Congratulations on being Respite worker of the month Felicia!

Gourmet Guide to Grazing

Pick of the Month

TACO SOUP

(This soup is soooo quick and soooo delicious you will not believe it!!)

1 can condensed tomato soup

1 soup can water

¼-½ cup salsa (Pace Piquante works well)

Crumbled tortilla chips

Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack

Sliced green onion

Sour Cream

In a 1½ qt. Saucepan, combine soup, water and salsa over medium heat. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally

Sprinkle each serving with tortilla chips, cheese and onion, top with a dollop of sour cream.

2 servings of 2 1/2 cups ea.

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Gourmet guide to Grazing

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RCP Policy/Procedure of the Month

Our Policy this month is be friendly but always behave in a professional manner. This is a very important policy. Do not step over the bounds of professionalism. Do not give more information than is necessary, do not give opinions that are not relevant to your bookings and please, do call the office if a situation occurs that makes youuncomfortable.

Reminders

You can have BRC added as an “interested party” on your car insurance and we will automatically receive current renewal information. This way you will not have to worry about losing your mileage because you forgot to mail us your current renewal statement.

The Vacaville Skating Center is offering a Special Skater Program. The 1st Tuesday of every month, on their morning session, the Center opens its doors to special needs friends – absolutely free of charge! The Center requires that you bring or arrange for one volunteer for each special needs person. For more information, call Juliana Kenny, Skating Director, at 707/455-0225, ext. 13.

If you are planning on attending, call the day before and confirm, so the correct personnel will be there!

  • From the Service Coordination Department: PLEASE return our calls and do not forget to call us when you cancel a booking. It is very important that we are able to document your cancellations.

ARC Solano’s Academy Awards Fund Raiser (and heck of a great time) is March 5th. Tickets are $60.00 and available at the office!!!