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Batter Up for some Baseball & BBQ!
June 10, 2010
Consumers and staffers of FCS enjoyed the day out at Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg for BBQ, Baseball, and a whole lotta’ fun! The Annual FCS Baseball BBQ gathers consumers and their support staff for a friendly (competitive) game of baseball where FCS consumers & staff members showed off their skills on the diamond. There were a couple of home runs and a few strike outs as some ACE pitchers and batters took the mound.Following the game, everyone enjoyed a great BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, and various salads and sides that each program brought along. Everyone’s always ready for a good time reuniting and catching up with friends. The annual gathering is a great Kick Off to Summer that assembled up to 100 of the FCS crew!
…photos of the Game and BBQ, Click Here!
Annual Camp Canadensis Trip
June, 2010
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Eugene Pelletreau
If you’ve already met Eugene Pelletreau, you’ve gotten a glimpse of his energy, commitment and can-do attitude. His wonderfully full schedule is truly inspiring! 
Pictured Left to Right: Clair Wolf, Annette Keenhold FCS Supported Living Specialist, and Euguene Pelletreau
Eugene, a long-time consumer with FCS’s Supported Living Services, has a part-time job working for the Developmental Education Services. In addition, he focuses his free time on projects, committees, clubs and groups that are near and dear to his heart.
Eugene currently serves as a director for the Best Buddies Program at East Stroudsburg University, and has been active with the organization for the past six years. Best Buddies is an international organization that enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing unique opportunities for one-to-one friendships.
Each year, college students volunteer to be matched with individuals with intellectual disabilities, forming ‘best buddy’ relationships that are mutually enriching. In March, 2009, Eugene was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for being an Outstanding Buddy Director. The award honored his success at matching fellow consumers with ESU students.
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Dale Kerzmann Enjoys Work and Many Hobbies, Too!
Dale Kerzmann, a consumer with FCS for a little over seventeen years in the FCS Supported Living Program, is active, fun-loving, hard-working and involved in our community. Dale came to FCS shortly after his graduation from High School. For the past seven years, Dale has worked full time for WalMart. He’s received two Employee of the Month Awards, and is part of the WalMart pre-opening team. Dale has traveled with WalMart to set up new stores in New York and Western PA.
Dale belongs to many organizations, including Speak Out and Kiwanis. He’s also quite involved with his church.
The Advocacy Alliance has asked Dale to assist with interviewing consumers within the MH/MR system. This important activity helps to ensure that consumers are well cared for and happy. Dale is an enthusiastic member of FCS’s OPTIONS Program, where he takes advantage of the many enjoyable activities offered each week. Dale enjoys many hobbies, including fishing, reading and bowling with friends.
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FCS Honored at Drop-In Center
Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc. was honored at an Appreciation Luncheon on October 15, 2009, hosted by the Carbon/New Hope Drop-In Center in Lehighton. The event was organized to recognize FCS for its commitment and dedication to the Behavioral Health community in Carbon County.
The luncheon was planned by Darlene Scherer, a key holder and host to the center, Carla Hubert, and by Jeanine Pitt, who serves as a Peer Specialist and secretary to the center. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Elizabeth Koster, President & CEO of FCS, Debra Scocozza, FCS’s Executive Vice President, Elizabeth Booterbaugh, FCS’s Vice President of Behavioral Health, and Adrienne Hoeker, FCS Program Director.
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FCS Consumer Party!
In December, FCS Consumers, family, and caregivers gathered at the West End Fire Hall in Brodheadsville to celebrate the holidays.
Many thanks to the wonderful volunteers of the West End Fire Department who graciously prepared a home-made turkey dinner! Following the delicious meal, participants enjoyed a program of seasonal music and fun.
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Mi Casa es Su Casa
Lifesharing Families Celebrate!
FCS hosted it’s 7th Annual Lifesharing Dinner Dance on October 16th at the Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake in Reeders.
The evening honored families for their service and 
dedication. The FCS Lifesharing Program provides an opportunity for adults with Developmental and Behavioral Health Disabilities to live, work, and grow in a family environment. It is a residential alternative which allows people with disabilities to move into a family living arrangement.
The evening’s theme “Mi Casa es Su Casa,” was emphasized when each family received a wooden carved Willow Tree Angel to symbolize the way in which they share their homes and lives with adults with Developmental disabilities.
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