Executive Director

Message from Linda J. Mayo, Executive Director

            I am pleased to report that the year ending June 2011 was another successful year for Occupational Services, Inc.   Despite the continued sluggish economy and instability in government funding, we were able to close the year out with a positive financial balance, and with the satisfaction of delivering a continuous flow of high quality services.  Through the hard and diligent work of our clients, staff, board of directors, and with the support of our partners, we have been able to forge ahead in our endeavors.

            This past year, in an attempt to become more self-sufficient and diversified, we have entered into several new areas, including vending, document destruction, recycling and document scanning.  Although these new ventures are in their infancy, they are an indication of OSI's desire to grow and change to meet the needs of our clients and to respond to challenges.  It is our hope that we may expand these services, providing more varied work opportunities to our clients as well as benefits to local community.

            It is OSI's mission to maximize the vocational capabilities of each of our clients.  While the clients we serve are our main focus, achieving our mission impacts the entire community, from the companies and businesses for whom we provide work to the families and agencies which are benefited indirectly.  We realize that, though many know the OSI name, and recognize it as a worthwhile organization, too many don't understand who we are or what we do.  Therefore, we must "get the word out" and continue to purposely pursue every chance to expand awareness about what we have to offer.  We have a great "story" to tell!  Educating others and telling our story within our community will be our primary strategic focus as we move forward in order to develop opportunities for our clients.

            OSI staff, clients, and the board of directors have worked diligently  to develop  a set of  "Core Values" as well as a "Strategic Plan", which will provide a foundation upon which we will work, as well as direction toward positive future outcomes.  These value are as follows:

       Teamwork- Working together as a united group of individuals to accomplish common goals.
       Excellence- Giving nothing but our best to continually serve our clients and customers.
       Integrity - Commitment to professionalism and adherence to high ethical standards
       Client-Centered  - Helping individuals maximize their abilities to reach their highest potential.
       Relationships - Enhancing the intersections of the life stories of individuals.
 

                I believe this is an exciting time, despite the challenges we are faced with.  I am convinced that there are many opportunities in local companies and businesses in which our varied work force can fill a niche, with a "win-win" for all parties involved.  Everyday our agency experiences success stories –– an individual with a disability learns a new skill, a high school student achieves an employment goal through our School To Work program, or an individual reaches a higher level of independence.  These successes are only possible through our continued inter-relationships with the larger community.  We will continue to seek out these opportunities.

            In closing, I would like to thank our loyal and hardworking staff, board of directors and most importantly our clients for making 2010-2011 a success.  I would also like to recognize the many companies and partners who have provided work and opportunities to OSI, for it is only through the medium of work that we are able to carry out our mission. 

                                                                                                 Linda Mayo