Archive for October, 2008

Spectrum will no longer partner with Burton snowboards, as a participate in the Chill program this winter. To learn why I pulled the plug on this partnership– read these two articles.
-Mark
Click here: To read the My Turn I penned in the Burlington Free Press

Click here: To read the Rutland Herald article

Sharon Fraser works at our Co-Op residence for boys on Murray St, she had to take time off for medical reasons and many of our staff donated vacation days they had earned so she could still be paid. She gave me permission to print the email she sent to everyone today:

Hello everyone I would like to take a minute and says thanks to all of those who donated time to me while out on medical leave. This came to no surprise the amount of help that I received during this struggle of complicated medical issues. I can not put into words how thankful I am for every thing you all have done. I see how people pull together in this organization and it is an amazing place to be a part of. I truly thank you all very much and am here for any one who needs, again thank you, you folks and co-workers made it possible to go through my surgery and recovery with comfort knowing that I would be okay with time. I could not have done this with out the help.

Thanks so much!!!

Sharon Fraser

I got this from Christine Hayner, an excellent worker here who is going to pursue her MSW at UVM:

I am really going to miss working here, Spectrum is such a wonderful place to work and do work in our community! I have enjoyed working here, leaving was one of the hardest decision I had to make.

Believe me, we will miss Christine, she made a big difference in the lives of many youth and families in this county.