ACHIEVING GOALS,CELEBRATING SUCCESS

A MESSAGE FROM TIM BARRY,LMHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Each year that I attend the scholarshipceremony, I take great pride inLMHA’s ability to provide financialand educational assistance to ourresidents. Time and time again, theseindividuals demonstrate the desire toachieve their goals, and the willingnessto work hard to make a positivechanges in their lives.

Whether it’s a graduating high schoolsenior looking forward to attendingcollege, an individual who deferredcareer aspirations due to familyresponsibilities or someone who wantsto take a vocational path to achievefinancial independence, one themeremains constant…desire, tenacityand willingness to work hard to achievetheir goals.

While we congratulate the 24 residentswho received scholarships this year,we should also acknowledge the LMHAyouth programs that provide assistanceto students on an on-going basis.Special thanks to the LMHA staff whohelped to make a difference in the livesof the residents, and whose efforts willpositively impact those who still needus most, our youth! Here’s a listing andthe types of youth programs we offer:

LMHA Youth Programs

After-School TutoringTutors provide homework assistanceto public housing and Section 8 youthMonday through Friday throughout theschool year at Beecher Terrace, ParkwayPlace, Sheppard Square and IroquoisHomes.

Ballard High School/Beecher TerraceLearning CenterBallard High School staff and volunteersprovide academic services to areayouth.

Youth Opportunity Unlimited (Y.O.U.)Y.O.U. program helps out-of-schoolyouth complete their GED and findemployment.

Children Have Options in ChoosingExperiences, Inc. (C.H.O.I.C.E.)C.H.O.I.C.E. is a grassroots organizationthat provides preventive services toat-risk youth in a school setting.

July/August 2009

Over 100 attendees watched as LMHAExecutive Director Tim Barry awarded$36,000 worth of scholarships to 24public housing and Section 8 residentsat the annual ceremony held in Julyat Masterson’s Restaurant.

While in attendance at the event,Louisville Metro Council PresidentDavid Tandy, congratulated thescholarship award recipients andencouraged them to work hard, stayfocused and continue to obtain theeducation and skills needed for theirfuture. “Now more than ever, it isimportant for students to preparefor today’s competitive workenvironment," said Tandy.“These award recipients are to becommended for their dedication andcommitment to achieving their goals.

This year’s featured speaker was LavelWhite. A 2005 LMHA scholarshipaward recipient, Lavel is currentlycompleting a degree in Communicationsat the University of Louisville. He isalso an aspiring film director, ownsa multi-media company, and isinvolved in a variety of communityactivities.

Other community interests include theAnnie E. Casey Making Connectionsprogram, KET Youth Video Projectand the Ceremonial Healing Groupin his Smoketown neighborhood.Lavel shared his personal story andencouraged the students to continueto strive to achieve their goals.

Over the past 23 years, the LMHAscholarship program has awarded375 scholarships worth more than$1 million to residents of publicand assisted housing. “We wereparticularly pleased to have Lavelspeak at this year’s awards ceremony,”said Barry. “His story is one of tenacity,commitment and true belief in whatcan be accomplished with hard work.I feel certain we will be seeing andhearing great things about this youngman in the future”.

LMHA AWARDS

24 SCHOLARSHIPS

AT ANNUAL CEREMONY

The recent rain storm and subsequentflooding reminds us all of howimportant it is to be prepared in caseof inclement weather. The Centers forDisease Control and Prevention offersthe following suggestions in case of aflood watch or warning:

•Gather emergency suppliesand stay tuned to local radio ortelevision station for updates.

• Turn off all utilities at the mainpower switch and close thegas valve if evacuation appearsnecessary. Don’t go into the waterto turn the power off – you could beelectrocuted.

•Have your immunization recordshandy in case you should receivea puncture wound or a woundbecomes contaminated duringor after the flood.

•Stock your home with supplies thatmay be needed during the emergencyperiod such as bottled water orclean containers for water, 3-5 daysupply of non-perishable food andcan opener, first aid kit, batterypowered radio, flashlights and extra

batteries, sleeping bags or blankets,water purifying supplies such aschlorine or iodine tablets, baby foodand other baby supplies, personalhygiene supplies, rubber boots,waterproof gloves, insect repellantor long-sleeved and long leggedclothing for protection frommosquitoes.

• Fill your vehicle’s gas tank andmake sure your car emergency kitis ready. An emergency car kit mayinclude items such as food, flares,booster cables, maps, tools, a firstaid kit, fire extinguisher and asleeping bag.

• If you have to evacuate: 1) take onlyessential items with you; 2) if youhave time, turn off the gas, electricityand water; 3) disconnect appliancesto prevent electrical shock whenpower is restored; 4) follow thedesignated evacuation routes andexpect heavy traffic; and DO NOTattempt to drive or walk acrosscreeks or flooded roads.

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Emergency Preparedness Response

SAFETYMATTERS

SAFETY TIPS TO FOLLOW DURING A FLOOD

WATCH OR WARNING

NEWS OFNOTE

LMHA EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING

TO BECOME CERTIFIED FIRST AID

RESPONDERS.

Recently, 56 LMHA employees completedtraining to be certified as First AidResponders. The instruction, providedannually by the American Red Cross,covers Adult CPR/First Aid and PreventingDisease Transmission. As a result ofthe training, Maintenance and A&S staffwho volunteer to participate in theinstructional program are better preparedto be of service to fellow employeeswho might become ill or injured inthe workplace.

Employees utilize mannequins to learn how to applyCPR chest compressions. Pictured from left to right:(front row) Macen Boggs (Beecher Terrace), ChrisBrown (Beecher Terrace), Kelly Thompson (BishopLane) and Stephen Bland (Parkway Place) and(back row) Mary Wethington (Iroquois Homes),Dynell Bush (Bishop Lane), Migel Nero (Bishop Lane),Terry Brown (Sheppard Square).

HAVE YOUR UNDERGROUND UTILITY

LINES LOCATED

Before you take on your next landscapingor home improvement project, call 811to have your underground utility lineslocated and marked free of charge.The new call center, that serves bothcontractors and homeowners, will notifythe utility companies for you – just besure to call at least two days beforeyou dig.

20 years(7/2009) Angela Sharp, Finance

15 years(7/2009) Diane Coleman, Avenue Plaza(8/2009) Clifford Irons, Iroquois Homes

10 years(7/2009) Mika McClain, Parkway Place

HAPPYBIRTHDAY TO:

July (belated)Phonsine Baber, Sheppard SquareByron Bishop, Dosker ManorLatacha Brewer, Lourdes HallPatricia Brooks, Lourdes HallPatrick Clay, Parkway PlaceJanell Coghill, FinanceDiane Coleman, Avenue PlazaMargi Decker, Sheppard SquareYvonne Feger, FinanceJames Goff, Vacancy Prep.Terry Good, Regional Maint.Stephen Higgins, Regional Maint.William Jackson, Regional Maint.Donna Keehn, Louisville Housing ServicesLaTasha Kilgore, Construction Admin.Pat Laster, OperationsShirley Leonard, Avenue PlazaMark Lindenmayer, ExterminationAllen Martin, Dosker ManorTalena McCrary, OccupancyDanny O’Daniel, Lourdes HallCharles Parker, Beecher WestEmma Robinson, Louisville Housing ServicesWill Seay, OperationsLarry Selmon, Dosker ManorShameca Smith, Lourdes HallRobert Thompson, Auto/GroundsMarie Tull, PersonnelLarry Votaw, Vine StreetArt Wasson, Vine StreetThomas White, PurchasingCarlos Whitehorse, Regional Maint.

AugustRebekah Aman, Vine StreetDerry Baker, Auto/GroundsDavid Bald, Beecher TerraceKenyatta Ballard, OperationsMike Barnett Sr., Dosker ManorRamona Brewer, Vine StreetCecil Burgin, ExterminationSherri Churchill, Avenue PlazaGary Cunningham, LHSBrenda Dodson, Vine StreetDeborah Gilbert, Vine StreetKeith Grinstead, Parkway PlaceRonald Hall, Lourdes HallLawrence Hardy, Vine StreetMary Head, OccupancyVanessa Holland, OccupancyDavid Hughes, Iroquois HomesBobby Jackson, Vacancy Prep.Theresa Jaimes, Vine StreetMichele Jefferson, Vine StreetCynthia Johnson, Construction Admin.David Kelley, FinanceSonia Lester, Avenue PlazaMary Masden, Beecher WestJohn McGuire, HVACCornelia Oldham, Info Tech.Clark Rose, Regional Maint.Ramon Salter, Parkway PlaceJohn Savage, Auto/GroundsWilliam Smith, Vine StreetRobin Sneed, PersonnelVickie Spencer, Bishop Lane PlazaPhil Stepteau, ExecutiveShelly Winstead, FinanceTonya Wise, Construction Admin.

The following puzzler was published in the January – March 2009 “Briefly Speaking”newsletter.

Answers to the puzzler:

1. What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but neverweeps, has a bed but never sleeps? river

2. What object has keys that open no locks, space but no room, and you can enter butnot go in? computer keyboard

3. What eats rocks, levels mountains, rusts metal, pushes the clouds across the sky,and can make a young man old? time

4. No sooner spoken than broken. What is it? silence

5. Who spends the day at the window, goes to the table for meals and hides at night?A fly

ARE YOU PUZZLED?

The prize winner is Tonya Wise, Construction Administration. Congrats Tonya, stopby Executive at your convenience to pick up your prize. If you would like to submitany puzzles or brain teasers for future consideration, please send them via e-mailto vstone@lmha1.org.

SALUTE TO SERVICE(JULY – AUGUST)

STAFF UPDATE

New HiresFull-TimeTimothy CohensMaintenance Worker II - Vacancy Prep.

Mark KirbyMaintenance Worker III - Beecher Terrace

David MillsMaintenance Worker II - Dosker Manor

Russell SandersMaintenance Worker III - Avenue Plaza

Daniel WoodsMaintenance Worker III - HVAC

Temporary to Full-TimeMarquis JohnsonMaintenance Worker I - Auto/Grounds

Bryan LindseyMaintenance Worker I, Auto/Grounds

Robert StandiferMaintenance Worker I - Auto/Grounds

TemporaryDerry Baker, Jr.Maintenance Worker I - Auto/Grounds

Jernarick EllingtonMaintenance Worker I - Dosker Manor

Theresa HorsleyHospitality Coordinator – Operations

TaShawn McBroomClerical Aide - Dosker Manor

Joyce MontyHospitality Coordinator - Operations

Anton MurrellMaintenance Worker I - Auto/Grounds

Brandon NdifeClerical Aide - Beecher Terrace

Jamesetta PhelpsHospitality Coordinator - Operations

Marla PowellKey Control Monitor - Construction Admin.

Cavanough RankinsMaintenance Worker I - Auto/Grounds

Charles SmithsonMaintenance Worker I - Auto/Grounds

Chad WilliamsMaintenance Worker I - Auto/Grounds

Jasmine WilliamsClerical Aide - Sheppard Square

ResignationsKristopher BrownHousing Inspector - Vine Street

Joseph NalleyMaintenance Worker IV - HVAC

Patricia VanMeterHousing Clerk Typist - Vine Street

Briefly Speaking is a bi-monthly employee newsletterpublished by the Public Information Office (PIO) forthe LMHA. For more information contact Vikki Stone,PIO officer, (502) 569-3421 or vstone@lmha1.org.Executive Director: Tim Barry; Deputy ExecutiveDirector – Operations: Will Seay; Deputy ExecutiveDirector – Finance: Wavid Wray; Website:www.LMHA1.org