DCI NEWSLINE 
Douglas Cooperative, Inc.
Providing comprehensive services to persons with
disabilities in Blount, Cocke, Jefferson and Sevier Counties November, 1998
Issue 25
DCI Goes Global!

DCI is very proud to say that our web site is up and running. Though much needs to be added to this site we owe a debt of gratitude to Kyle Hauth, Executive Director of the Michael Dunn Center. Kyle has graciously donated his time and energy to help DCI expand our horizons across the internet.  The site features each county, services, history of DCI, Stakeholders, mission,  company profile, and much, much more. For those who dare to travel the information super highway our web address is: http://www.korrnet.org/dci  Visit often, tell your friends and keep looking for future updates!
 
 
Sevier County sends ‘em packing  Sevier County has proudly helped an individual in the Mildred Miller Group Home pack her things to realize her dream of moving into her own home.  She and her new roommate from Honey Alexander Group Home in Maryville are busy decorating and furnishing their new home.  Hats off to all staff helping with this move and for helping these individuals follow their dreams.  Good  work!
 
Blount County  Receives Venture Grant With great appreciation we are pleased to announce that the United Way of Blount County  has selected DCI Maryville as recipient of the 1998-99 Venture Grant.  This Grant has been utilized to purchase a vehicle which will transport individuals with disabilities in the Community Participation program.  Individuals in  this program have already visited sites of elderly and/or physically disabled  persons to provide companionship, light chores, etc.  With the addition of   the new vehicle, recently contacted  senior citizens groups and local  nursing homes this program is      destined to grow significantly in the very near future.
 
Cocke County Back on Track

Pat Carr, County Director in Newport is welcomed back after being out for several weeks due to illness.  Pat is already on board four hours a day and expects to return full time soon.  Speaking of being on board, Newport Group Home residents and Supported Living individuals have just returned from a train ride in North Carolina.  Everyone had a wonderful time and are anxiously looking forward to many other activities associated with the upcoming Holidays.

Jefferson County
Sends Thanks

A big thank you goes out to Jefferson County Board member Bob Carter who with the help of the local Rotary Club along with the Coach and members of the wrestling team of Carson Newman College, built a partial wall in front of the Jefferson City  Center.  This wall was needed to correct a drop off along the walkway to the center. This was all accomplished one Saturday with  all time, energy and materials being donated.  Our heart felt gratitude goes out to all those who helped complete this project and to Bob Carter, who continues to be an asset to our Board.

Quotes     From  The  Desk Of The Executive Director, Paula York.
 
                    "The task of management in an
                organization is not to make anyone a
                   boss.  It is to make everyone a
                     contributor" author unknown
 
               "The test of any leader is not what he
                  or she accomplishes.  It is what
                 happens when they leave the scene"
                            Peter Drucker