September newsletter from Piedmont Community Services featuring a message from the CEO, a recap of the No Shame Pledge, upcoming events like New Hire Orientation and the Recovery Month Event, staff recognition including service anniversaries and birthdays, clinical and above and beyond awards, overdose awareness activities, and professional development updates.
This is the September newsletter for Piedmont Community Services, an internal publication for staff. It opens with a message from the CEO, Greg Preston, announcing the agency's participation in the No Shame Pledge, a nationwide initiative to reduce stigma around substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Staff are encouraged to sign pledge cards and return them to Human Resources.
The newsletter lists upcoming events including New Hire Orientation for full-time employees, covering policies, benefits, Relias and Powertime, and the 6th Annual Recovery Month Event titled Stronger Together at Franklin County Parks and Rec in Rocky Mount, featuring family activities, free lunch, music, raffles and community resources.
Staff recognition includes a 25-year service award for Annie Webster, a full list of September birthdays, and professional achievements such as Kaitlyn Hurst and Rhonda Fulp earning Certified Breastfeeding Specialist credentials, Brittany Turner-Hall moving to Residential Manager at Herrick House, Tara Newby receiving a scholarship from the National Academy of Human Resources, and Cameron Shoemaker becoming a registered peer recovery support specialist.
The newsletter presents Bullseye Awards, Target Awards, and Above and Beyond Awards for July, with detailed citations for staff including Haley Burnette, Donna George, Chris Gibbs, Donna Gravely, Kat Heredia, Marsha Danae Kidd, Sara Hankins, Sarah Walker, Josh Martin, Marckisha Martin, Tiffany Neamo, Brittany Plumley, and Lisa Willie. These awards recognize exceptional service, emergency response, and community support.
International Overdose Awareness Day is noted with staff wearing purple to honor lives lost to overdose. A thank you section lists employees with years of service ranging from 1 to 37 years. Professional development highlights include a T.I.C. Talk of the Month and Relias Training of the Month, emphasizing trust-building in every interaction.