Volume 11, Issue 42

October 25, 2012

REHABILITATION SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. MULTI-COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.

5172 Western Turnpike, Altamont, New York 12009-9566

Phone: (518) 464-1511 Fax: (518) 464-9198

THE REVIEW

their understanding of mental health needs and

issues, and the prospect of their future support.

With 11 candidates on the agenda, there

was some concern that everything would come

off smoothly. Thanks to RSS’ Michelle Ciko,

Denise O’Brien, Tony Siracusa, and John

Paduano, the event was so well orchestrated that

it went without a hitch. After a brief introduction

by moderator, Bill DeVita, each candidate was

given a 12-15 minute segment to speak about

who they are, what they stand for, and how they

would respond to mental health issues if elected.

While speaking, the legislative district which

they represent was projected on a large screen.

Following their presentations, MHANYS

Executive Director, Glenn Liebman asked each to

respond to select questions submitted in advance

by audience members. Most questions pertained

to the candidate’s positions on the 85-90%

unemployment rate of persons with mental

illness, their view on the need for increased

housing and various community support services,

and where

mental health

stands as a

priority in these

tough budget

years.

The success

of Candidates

Night sets the

course for similar

events in the

future and

hopefully will

open the door to

RSS & MHANYS Sponsor “Candidates Night”

As the candidates for the NYS Assembly and

Senate scramble to make their pitch in the final

weeks before the November 6th election, eleven

came to The Desmond Hotel and Conference

Center on the evening of October 18th to address an

audience of mental health consumers and

professionals. The event, entitled, Candidates

Night, was sponsored by Rehabilitation Support

Services, Inc. (RSS) and the Mental Health

Association of New York State (MHANYS).

While the event was hosted by RSS and

MHANYS, Joe Lemmond can be credited as the

driving force behind it. The 125 seat capacity of

the Desmond’s Town Hall was completely filled,

leaving standing room only. The evening was

described as interesting, informative, and an

opportunity to evaluate the candidates regarding

Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. is an

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

District Candidate

Congressional 20 Paul D. Tonko (D,WF,I)

NYS Senate 44 Neil D. Breslin (D,WF,I)

NYS Senate 46 Cecilia F. Tkaczyk (D,WF,G)

NYS Senate 49 Madelyn C. Thorne (D,WF)

NYS Assembly 102 Peter D. Lopez (R,C,I)

NYS Assembly 107 Cheryl Roberts (D,WF)

NYS Assembly 108 John T. McDonald, III (D,I)

NYS Assembly 109 Theodore J. Danz, Jr. (R,I)

NYS Assembly 109 Patricia A. Fahy (D,WF)

NYS Assembly 110 Phillip G. Steck (D,WF)

NYS Assembly 112 Michele E. Draves (D,WF)

Joe Lemmond, organizer of the event

Glenn Liebman of MHANYS

our advocacy efforts with those

who are successful in their bid

for election.

On a final note…PLEASE

VOTE!

Bill DeVita of RSS

Candidates’ Night (continued)

P A G E 2 T H E R E V I E W

RSS/MCCDC Employment & Benefits Website https://www.HRconnection.com

Once you’ve logged onto the website:

For an up to date list of job opportunities within the Agency, go

to HRConnection and select Career Opportunities. You can also

find Job Posting Forms & Procedures.

We have posted many articles you may find informative. Once

on the website, you can find this month’s featured articles

"Becoming A Savvy Medical Consumer” on the Home Page.

2012 RSS/MCCDC Staff Holiday Party

SAVE THE DATE

We are pleased to announce that this year’s

RSS/Multi-County staff Holiday Party will take

place on:

Friday, December 7th, 2012

at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY

Cocktails at 6:00 p.m.

Dinner & Music/Dancing at 7:00 p.m.

Watch for more details in upcoming issues of The Review.

Michele E. Draves, AD #112

Congressman Paul D. Tonko, CD #20 Phillip G. Steck, AD #110 Cheryl Roberts, AD #107 Assemblyman Peter D. Lopez, AD #102

Theodore J. Danz, Jr., AD #109 Madelyn C. Thorne, SD #49 Senator Neil D. Breslin, SD #44 Patricia A. Fahy, AD #109 Cecilia F. Tkaczyk, SD #46

John T. McDonald, III, AD #108

Michael Seereiter, Doug Cooper, Joy DeVita, Jack Walsh, Doris DeVita, Denise O’Brien, Diane Chowenhill & Gary O’Brien

Anthony Siracusa