Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEWS
Jeffrey Fetzko, ACSW, LSW, CFRE
Vol. 2, No. 11, May 20, 2004
The executive director news is published specifically for the employees of the Somerset Home. This issue and past issues of this newsletter are available on our web site at http://www.somersethome.org/main/pages/employee_newsletter.htm.
"My Place"
The agency has found a
suitable property for the My Place TLP. We are currently in the "attorney
review" period for purchasing this single family home on Third Avenue
in Bridgewater, which is a block over from our Passages program. This neighborhood
is an ideal location due to its proximity to jobs, schools and our Pathways
program. Last Thursday, May 13th
after an new air conditioner condenser was installed, one quarter of the power
went out at the Somerset Youth Shelter. One of our main outdoor breakers had
a given way under the stress of a heavy load. Luckily, we were able to get
our electricians out the next day to replace the damaged equipment. Mild:
decreased energy • moody • sad • feel less healthy •
unfocused • emotional • disappointed • confused •
toss & turn at night • use caffeine/ sweets sometimes for a "lift"
Vacation time is fast
approaching and it is important for all of us to rest and rejuvenate from
our work. Make sure you take some time out of your busy schedules to plan
a vacation. If you haven't done so already, now is the time to plan for that
restful and relaxing time away from work. Summer is just around the corner!
On Tuesday, May 18, 2004
at the Somerset County Freeholder's Meeting, longtime Somerset Home employee,
George Quinn (3rd from left) received the "Older Worker Award" from
John Graf from the Somerset County Office on Aging (at podium) and Freeholders
Denise Coyle and Peter Palmer (2nd and 4th from left). George had just returned
from a one week cruise on the Queen Mary 2 and was surrounded by family and
friends who came out to share in the celebration. The Older Worker Award is
given to a senior citizen who is still actively employed. George celebrated
his 70th birthday this year.
Jeffrey Fetzko, executive
director, George and his wife Natalie holding the Somerset County Freeholder's
Older Worker Award Proclamation. Our 401(k) open enrollment
period has just begun and for those of you who have not yet enrolled in the
agency 401 (k) retirement plan. Now is the time to sign up! Please call Gary
Kreutzer at 908-526-6605 and he will get you the form. It takes only a few
minutes to fill out the paperwork and you will be amazed at how quickly your
savings grow! As always, thank you all
for your continued hard work on behalf of our youth. 
The Day the Lights
Went Out at SYS
Burn Out -- Do you know
the signs?
Moderate: noticeable fatigue • change in weight •
often use caffeine/sweets or pills for energy • feel stressed •
less creative • frequently ill • insomnia • declining social
activity • decreased sex drive • forgetfulness • headaches
• allergies/asthma • shakiness • colitis • back pain
• muscle/joint aches • dizziness • decreased ability to
exercise • dull skin and hair • difficulty building muscle •
feel conflicted • isolated • guilty • short tempered •
depressed • angry • lost sense of purpose • critical •
use sleeping pills and/or antidepressants
Severe: always exhausted • significant memory loss
• often feel hopeless/helpless • shortness of breath • chest
pains • inability to sleep normally • high caffeine/alcohol/sugar
intake • daily use of sleeping aids/energy stimulants/drugs •
resistant and rigid behavior • detached • gastrointestinal problems
• almost no social/sexual activity • feel emotionally numb •
hostile • cynical • alienated • snappy • disoriented
• dizzy • persistent anxiety • inappropriate outbursts •
engage in risky activities • noticeable weight change • unhealthy
blood pressure • diagnosis of a major illness such as heart disease/cancer
George Quinn Receives
Older Worker Award
401 (k) Open Enrollment
