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JulyInternship Opportunities
PCYS has three positions available for Counseling Intern. Applicants should be currently enrolled in an approved Counseling Internship program through Oklahoma State University or another accredited university or college. Interested applicants should contact Laci Campbell, Clinical Director or Janet Fultz, Executive Director at (405) 377-3380, for more information. June
Freeny Presents Program at State Conference
Angie Freeny, Program Coordinator with Payne County Youth Services partnered with Scott Roby with the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative to present at a workshop on June 26th for the Oklahoma State Department of Education - Alternative Education Summer Institute in Oklahoma City. The workshop presentation focused on the Within My Reach program and how to implement the program into the alternative education setting. Within My Reach is a 15 Hour curriculum designed to help single individuals and/or young parents identify how relationship decisions and behaviors affect their lives and their children, acquire skills to improve their chances for relationship success, and to consider their future relationship goals. The program is founded on two beliefs: 1) everyone wants to have happy, healthy and stable relationships; and 2) what people do in their relationships, especially in romantic relationships, affects their success in every other area of life including work, education, and child raising.
Payne County Youth Services provided this class to students at Lincoln Academy in the Spring 2008 semester. PCYS will be providing the Within My Reach program to students at Lincoln Academy over the 2008/2009 school year. Payne County Youth Services will also be facilitating Within My Reach groups at our office and other community sites as requested. For additional information, please contact Angie Freeny at (405) 377-3380.
Fourth Annual Tee For Teens Golf Tournament
The 4th Annual Tee for Teens Golf Tournament was held on June 14th, 2008 at Cimarron Trails Golf Course in Perkins, OK.
The community provided support in many ways including golfers who played in the tournament, businesses and individuals who provided hole sponsorships and door prizes, and those who assisted with advertizing and logistical issues. Miss Jordan Young, Payne County Junior Miss for 2009 assisted in the prize distribution at the end of the tournament.
This fund raiser has grown considerably over the last four years and is an important part of the funding strategy for PCYS. We appreciate the efforts of all involved and look forward to an even bigger, better event next year.
Sponsors for the event included:
Campaign Sponsor:
Wal-Mart
Gold Sponsors:
Interworks, Inc., Kent Houck Insurance, Mercruiser, Mineral & Energy Data Systems, Perkins Journal, Darrell Sadler, DDS, Stillwater News Press.
Silver Sponsors:
Community Escrow & Title Co., Ray Smith Wealth Mgmt. Inc.
Bronze Sponsors:
Charlie's Discount Drug, Inc., Countryside Baptist Church, Fenton's Office Supply, IBC (International Bank of Commerce), Janzen Toyota/Scion, Matt Cain, Ocean Dental, OG&E Electic Services, Payne County Youth Services Board of Directors, Sears, Stillwater National Bank, Suddenlink, The Bank NA, University & Community Federal Credit Union, Wedel & Associates, Wilson Cheverolet.
Donations and Door Prizes:
Applebee's, BancFirst, Chili's Grill and Bar, Cimarron Trails Golf Course, Eskimo Joes, Freddie Paul's Steakhouse, Hall of Fame Book Trader, Hastings, IHOP Restaurant, J&J Superwash, OSU Alumni Association, Perkins Family Restaurant, Stillwater Eyewear, Stillwater Medical Center, Swick's Pizza, Texas Roadhouse.
Thank you to everyone for your participation and support. We couldn't have done it withouth you! May
Hideaway Donations
On May 6,2008 Hideaway Pizza in Stillwater donated 10% of proceeds from dine-in, carry-out and delivery, in support of PCYS and the youth and families we serve. We appreciate Hideaway and their employees for supporting PCYS!
CARF Survey
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF) conducted a survey at our facility on May 1-2, 2008. The surveyors were complementary of PCYS, it's services, and staff. PCYS achieved a three year accreditation (the best outcome possible) and will be eligible for re-survey in June, 2011.