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Volume 14, Issue 11 – September 2016

Faces of KI BOIS Community Action

Jack Dejacimo, 9 Years

KATS Driver McAlester Johnny Boyce, 1 Year

KATS Driver McAlester

Phyllis Martin, 8 Years

KATS Driver McAlester

Russell Slone. 23 Years

DD Food Pantry Poteau Blane Donaldson, 27 Years

DD Food Pantry Poteau

Wanda Wyatt, 10 months

LeFlore County Receptionist

Christina Edwards, 6 months

KATS Dispatcher Sallisaw

Rufus Kilgore, 5 Years

KATS Driver Sallisaw Raylene Tidwell, 7 Years

KATS Dispatcher /Driver/ Data Entry Sallisaw

SOME OF THE MANY

From the Desk of the Executive Director / CEO

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KI BOIS News is published monthly by

KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Inc.

200 Southeast “A” Street P.O. Box 727

Stigler, OK 74462 918-967-3325 800-299-4479

www.kibois.org

R. Carroll Huggins Executive Director / CEO

Tom Marlatt Associate Director / CFO

Larry Hall, Associate Director / COO

KI BOIS Community Action

Board of Directors Gene Bass, Board Chairperson

John Cook, 1st VP Kenneth Monroe, 2nd VP Jan Coplen, Sec/Treasurer

Cecil Williams, Parliamentarian Steve Carter, Member

Kay Box, Editor

918-967-3325, Ext. 131 kay.wood@kibois.org

I hope each of you enjoyed your three day Labor Day Holiday weekend! Personally, I am looking forward to football weather. I love the beauty and climate of our Oklahoma Fall Sea-son.

Things are back in full swing after the summer for Head Start and KATS staff. We are in the process of our annual agency audit by our independent auditor.

We have received notice of award for the fourth year of funding for our SSVF (Supportive Service for Veteran’s Families) in 24 counties in Eastern Oklahoma. We are very pleased with our outstanding staff who will meet their goals for this year.

Tom Marlatt, Larry Hall, Linda Love, Kenny Barnhart, Royce Alverson, Amy Fair, and I attended the National Community Action Partnership Annual Conference in Aus-tin, TX on August 29-September 2, 2016. Congratulations are also in order for Larry Hall, Kenny Barnhart, Royce Alverson, and Amy Fair who received their National CCAP Certification renewal. We have fourteen Nationally Certified CCAP’s in our agency.

Carroll Huggins, CCAP

Carroll Huggins

Calendar of Events September 2016

The annual conference of the Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies September 21st - 23rd, Embas-sy Suites, OKC.

KI BOIS Community Action Board Meeting, Thursday, September 29th, (change in date) 6:30 p.m. KI BOIS Community Action Baysul Balentine and Farmer Wann Conference rooms, Stigler.

Building Resilience was the theme of the Community Action Partnership Annual Con-vention held August 30th - September 2nd in Austin, TX. Various tracks throughout the con-ference focused on ending veterans’ homelessness, racial equity, immigration integrations and two-generational approaches to poverty in rural America.

Alverson, Barnhart, Fair and Hall received their Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) recertification at a special ceremony/banquet on August 31st.

KI BOIS Community Action was represented by left to right, Linda Love, Larry Hall, Amy Fair, Kenny Barnhart, Tom Marlatt, Carroll Huggins and Royce Alverson at the annual conference of Community Action.

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New For Mary Montgomery Mary Montgomery started working on a C-WEP Program through the Department of Human Services in June of 1984. This pro-gram brought Montgomery to KI BOIS Community Action as a transit driver for KATS. The program would run for eight weeks, but Montgomery didn’t last eight weeks. She was hired by KI BOIS Community Action in August as a full time KATS driver. Montgomery worked for 13 years and became supervisor after seven years.

Since that time Montgomery has worked, took a leave of absence and in 2004 came back to KI BOIS Community Action. At this time Montgomery worked in the Rx for Oklahoma Pro-gram, VITA, Medicare D, receptionist and working with individuals in the emergency services program. Then in 2006 Developmental Disabilities (DD) Director Kenny Barnhart ap-proached her about working in the DD program as a coordinator. She stayed in the DD Pro-gram and in 2009 took on an additional hat back in transit. Montgomery once again took a leave of absence in 2011 only to come back in 2014 in the DD program.

Today, Montgomery is sporting a new hat not in the KATS or DD Programs, but in the Re-tired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). When RSVP Director Marcia Mitchell decided it was time to retire, Montgomery thought this would be a great time to expand her horizons and work with the senior citizen population. According to Montgomery, “I am happy, but scared because I have a lot to learn, but I am having a great time. I love to talk to our senior popula-tion and just stand back as they perform their jobs....they have a lot to offer and they love to share. Montgomery went on to say even if they are just folding napkins for lunch…...they have fun and it gives them a purpose to get up in the morning.

Mary has two chil-dren, Bradley and his wife, Andria and her daughter , Hailey, and two grandchildren Elli and James. They all live in Poteau.

Congratulations Mary on your new title!

(Editor’s Note….I want to take this time to give an update on Montgomery's granddaughter, Elli. In the November 2014 Issue of KI BOIS News I did a story on Elli. Just to recap…... Elli’s eyes did-n’t fully develop which caused her to be born with glauco-ma. She had her first sur-gery when she was only eleven days old and to date has had numerous surgeries and a cornea transplant.

Elli will turn five in November and her dream of attending school is a reality as she is a kindergartener in the Poteau School System.

Elli has been referred to as a miracle with million dollar eyes.)

Kay Box

Congratulations Supportive Services for Veterans Families not only for your work with veterans and their families but receiving the funding

which makes it possible!

Mary Montgomery

Elli Montgomery

In Loving Memory Richard J. Paul February 1942 - September 2016

Mr. Paul was the father of KATS mechanic Wes Paul.

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Stand Up For An Abused Child

San Bois CASA, Inc.

Serving Latimer, LeFlore and Haskell Counties.

Call 918-647-3267

for additional information.

Want to make your water more flavorful? Choose to infuse! Liven up your glass with these mouthwatering ideas: Flavored ice cubes. Freeze fruit in an ice tray with some water and add the cubes to your water for a flavorful addition. Fresh or frozen fruits. Strawberries, lemons, oranges or cucumbers will give your water a fruity kick… and you’ll be left with a tasty treat when you’re finished. Herbs and flavor extracts. Infuse warm water with mint leaves or vanilla extract, then pour over ice for a delicious drink. Crushed ice. Just a change in texture can make your water that much more enjoyable. Making infused water is simple! Just follow these instructions: RINSE your fruit or veggies under cold water to clean them. CHOP your fruit or veggies into thin slices or small cubes. DROP your fruit or veggies into your water-filled bottle or pitcher. WAIT an hour or so to let the flavors infuse. The longer it sits, the more flavorful the water will be. DRINK up and refill for more! - For some great recipes see more at: http://shapeyourfutureok.com/rethink-your-drink/infused-water/#sthash.YNpkQYQL.dpuf This healthy tip came from Denice Daniels, KI BOIS CAF Wellness Coordinator Haskell and Latimer County Healthy Living Program

KATS Drivers show the safety first signs….left to right are Tresa Wallis, Manuel Fixi-co, Maggie Coon, Martha Roberts, and Sarah Robertson

Safety Reminders Everywhere! Okemah KATS drivers are being safe and thinking safe as there are safety first signs in their office and in their vehicles. According to Okemah KATS Supervisor Drusilla Dearman, “These signs will remind us to be safe while we are driving. Also, the driv-ers will receive an incentive card for not having an accident each month. The drivers are excited and we hope to make a difference!”

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Organizational Standards……by Linda Love This month we are going to continue our review of the new organizational standards, specifically, we are going to look at Vision and Direction: Board Governance. CATEGORY FIVE: Board Governance Community Action boards are uniquely structured to ensure maximum feasible participation by the en-tire community, including those the network serves. By law, Community Action boards are comprised of at least 1/3 low-income consumers (or their representatives), 1/3 elected officials (or their appoin-tees), and the remainder private-sector community members. To make this structure work as intended, CAAs must recruit board members thoughtfully, work within communities to promote opportunities for board service, and orient, train, and support them in their oversight role. Boards are foundational to good organizational performance and the time invested to keep them healthy and active is significant, but necessary. Community Action boards are called tri-partite boards because of the three sectors required. KI BOIS Community Action has a great board and board members who care about our mission and the work we do. If you run into a board member, let them know how much we appreciate them and their service to our agency. The Vision and Direction section includes one more category: Strategic Planning. There are only five standards under strate-gic planning. We will look at those next month. Thanks for read-ing and check back next month. Happy Football Season! Linda

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Standard 5.1 The organization’s governing board is structured in compliance with the CSBG Act: 1. At least one third democratically-selected representatives of the low-income community; 2. One-third local elected officials (or their representatives); and 3. The remaining membership from major groups and interests in the community.

Standard 5.2 The organization’s governing board has written procedures that document a democratic selection process for low-income board members adequate to assure that they are repre-sentative of the low-income community.

Standard 5.3 The organization’s bylaws have been reviewed by an attorney within the past 5 years.

Standard 5.4 The organization documents that each governing board member has received a copy of the bylaws within the past 2 years.

Standard 5.5 The organization’s governing board meets in accordance with the frequency and quorum requirements and fills board vacancies as set out in its bylaws.

Standard 5.6 Each governing board member has signed a conflict of interest policy within the past 2 years.

Standard 5.7 The organization has a process to provide a structured orientation for governing board members within 6 months of being seated.

Standard 5.8 Governing board members have been provided with training on their duties and responsi-bilities within the past 2 years.

Standard 5.9 The organization’s governing board receives programmatic reports at each regular board meeting.

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1. What year did KI BOIS Community Action become involved in the Head Start North program? _________________________________________________

2. Name the Head Start North counties_________________________________ 3. What year did KI BOIS Community Action build a new Head Start administra-

tive office? ______________________ 4. Does KI BOIS Community Action have a Chief Financial Officer ? ________If so what is his/her

name __________________________________________________________________________ 5. Does KI BOIS Community Action have a Chief Operations Officer? _______ If so what is his/her

name _________________________________________________________________________ 6. What was the 2015 expense budget (hint: answer found in 2015 Annual Report) for KI BOIS

Community Action? _____________________________________________________________ 7. What does DD stand for? _________________________________________________________ 8. Does KI BOIS Community action have an office in Muskogee? ________ If so what is the pro-

gram and their address. ___________________________________________________________ 9. How many food pantries does KI BOIS Community Action operate? ______________________ 10. Who is over the maintenance facility for KATS? ______________________________________ 11. How many mechanics work at the KATS maintenance facility? __________________________ 12. Will KATS transport an individual(s) with a medical appointment to Dallas, TX? _____________ 13. If so, who would pay for the trip? _________________________________________________ 14. How many years has our Executive Director Carroll Huggins and his lovely wife, Lana, been mar-

ried? __________________________________________________________________________ 15. Did KI BOIS Community Action staff ever go out and spray livestock? _____________________ 16. If so what did they spray them for? __________________________________________________ 17. Does KI BOIS Community Action own public storage building? _________If so where are they

located ________________________________________________________________________ 18. What does CARF stand for? ___________________ ____________________________________ 19. What program(s) are CARF accredited?

_______________________________________________

Twenty Questions

Contest Rules 1. Deadline for submission will be Friday, September 30th at central office.

(You can mail, fax, drop off etc. Please put attention Kay Box on all en-tries. Also please put your name on the entry.

2. All correct entries will be entered for random drawing.

3. 1st place will be a $75.00 cash prize!

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OPTION PERIOD 2017 JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

Our Employee Benefit Option Period is quickly approaching. During Option Period, all eligible employees will have the opportunity to make changes, or to enroll in new coverage to be effective January 1, 2017. Participation and declina-tion forms will be sent to all eligible employees for signature during the 2017 Option Period of October 1 – October 31, 2016.

We will be using e-mail to communicate with our employees, as well as EWS, our electronic timekeeping software. There will also be notices and reminders mailed to Program Directors and Supervisors for posting in your office, center and worksite.

Please call Joyce at 1.800.299.4479 Ext. 118 or e-mail joyce.honeycutt@kibois.org if you have questions.

REMINDER If you are enrolled in the HealthChoice High Plan or Basic Plan and wish to stay enrolled in that plan, you must complete the online tobacco-free attestation for Plan Year 2017 available at www.healthchoice.com by November 14th, 2016. If you do not complete the online form, you will be automatically enrolled in the High Alternative or Basic Alternative Plan effective January 1, 2017 and your annual deductible will be $250.00 higher. Please call Joyce at 1.800.299.4479 Ext. 118 or e-mail joyce.honeycutt@kibois.org if you have questions.

TWEET….TWEET…. KI BOIS now has a Twitter account. This will allow us

to reach as many individuals as possible. Many millennials are no longer using Facebook as their social media network

of choice and have opted for a Twitter account instead. Please follow us @KIBOIS_CAF and like us

at Facebook.com/kibois to keep up with all things KI BOIS Community Action .

Employee Bulletin Board

Matthew Black, who lives at the Stella Linney Group Home, volunteers at the Parent’s Club in Wilburton. Black volunteers five days a week helping sort all of the donations and also helps keep the building clean for customers. Black loves to volunteer and help the community in which he lives. Parent’s Club is very thankful for the time that he donates to help them out and awarded him with a volunteer’s certificate.

Congratulation Matthew on a job well done!

ALL POSITIONS SUBJECT TO CONTINUED PROJECT FUNDING. All positions are open to KI BOIS Community Action Foundation Staff as well as to the public - unless otherwise noted. Deadline for all openings: Until Filled. CURRENT AGEN-CY EMPLOYEES – please submit a letter of interest, and updated resume (if applicable) to Human Resources. Applica-tions for new hires are available online at www.kibois.org, or may be picked up at any KI BOIS Community Action office. Applications should be returned to KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 727 Stigler, OK 74462, Atten-tion: Human Resources or e-mailed to doylene.knowlton@kibois.org. Fax: 918.967.9100.

Applicant will be subject to a criminal history records search, as well as drug testing. KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Inc. to not discriminate against or deny equal employment opportunity to any applicant or employee on the grounds of race, sex, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to do the work for which employed. All employees of KI BOS Community Action Foundation, Inc. are "at will" employees.

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KI BOIS HEAD START PROGRAMS SOUTH and NORTH 

KIBOIS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!

KI BOIS Community Action Job Posting September 8th, 2016

KI BOIS Area Transit Program JOB TITLE: TRANSIT DRIVERS (Contact local Transit Office to verify opening) JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintain a valid driver’s license. Good driving record. Must be physically able to assist passen-gers and their belongings while entering and exiting the vehicles. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and provide wheel chair assistance. Should have knowledge of area resources and live within convenient distance of city where job opening is available.

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED TEACHER - FT (Roland, Stigler and Westville)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have BA and be certified in Early Childhood Education.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT TEACHER - FT (2 in Sallisaw)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have HS Diploma/GED and enjoy working with children. Must be willing to acquire CDA within two years of employment.

JOB TITLE: TEACHER'S AIDES AND SUBS - PT (Inquire at your local center.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have HS Diploma/GED and enjoy working with children.

KI BOIS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM JOB TITLE: HABILITATION TRAINING SPECIALIST - PT/FT (Stigler Group Homes, Poteau, McAlester, Ada, Ardmore, Pauls Valley and Sulphur)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Will serve as direct suppor t staff for consumers. Ability to handle sensitive issues while protect-ing others’ welfare. Able to exercise patience, understanding, creativity and flexibility. HS Diploma/GED, valid DL and auto in-surance. Must complete Foundation, CPR and First Aid Training (and any other training as required/requested.) Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

KI BOIS Community Care Program JOB TITLE: CASE MANAGER - FT – 2 Openings (#1 - General area includes the following counties: Pontotoc, Pottawat-omie, Seminole, Hughes, Okfuskee #2 – Counties include: Choctaw, Pushmataha and McCurtain)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Will provide case management for the ADvantage Program. Requires B.S. in Social Work or related field with two years experience in human services. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substi-tuted. Must be willing/available to complete other program training as required.