Occupational Services, Inc.

News and Notes

(Please scroll down to see all of the new things happening at OSI!)

***OSI Inaugural Golf Tournament***

Occupational Services, Inc. hosted its Inaugural Golf Tournament on Monday, October 19^th at the Chambersburg County Club.

The event began at 7:30 a.m. with a hearty hot breakfast catered by the Woods Café, and sponsored by TBWoods. “Closest to the Pin” and “Beat the Pro” contests took place on the course.

The event was followed by a hot lunch catered by the Chambersburg County Club. Winners of the tournament received commemorative golf shirts and pro shop gift certificates.

The event also featured a “Ball Drop” raffle. Each ticket number corresponded to a golf ball with the same number. Golf balls were raised 60 feet and dropped over a pin on the putting green. The first ball to drop in or closest to the hole would win $1,000 cash. However, there were actually two balls lodged in the cup, with two winners receiving $500.00 each. The ball drop was sponsored by Strait Steel.

Proceeds from this inaugural tournament were applied toward OSI's future building fund.

The event was a huge success! Thank you to all sponsors and participants! The first annual OSI golf tournament has already been scheduled for October 14, 2010. Please mark your calendars!

For more information on the tournament, contact Michael Jamison, Executive Director at 717-263-9293.

***OSI Thrift Store Open!***

OSI is accepting donations for our thrift store, "TREASURE TROVE"

located at 202 Lincoln Way East,

McConnellsburg, PA.

We accept any gently used or new items including clothing, household items, furniture, small appliances, toys, and electronics.

Donations are accepted at our Chambersburg office, 17 Redwood Street, weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM.

(Please call ahead if you are donating large items.)

If your business has an employee collaborated donation, OSI can arrange to pick up at your business location. If you are interested in this service please call ahead to make arrangements for a pick up time.

For further information please contact us at:

263-9293 or treasuretrove@osinc.org

Please note: All donations will benefit OSI programs, and will be tax deductible. Receipts will be available for tax records.

***PA Work Wear Program***

OSI operates the PA Workwear Program in partnership with the Department of Public Welfare and the Franklin and Fulton County Workforce Investment Development Programs, offering work appropriate clothing to help individuals transitioning back into the workforce.

Program Goals

To provide fashionable and appropriate interview clothing for women and men seeking employment
To provide fashionable and appropriate employment for clothing women and men starting new jobs or training programs
To boost participants’ self-esteem and self-image and provide support in their job search or new job

How Does the Program Work?

Participants are referred to the program by the Department of Public Welfare or other community partners. Individuals must call to schedule an appointment after we have received their referral. Each client will receive individual assistance in picking out necessary clothing for their interview or job.

How you can support the program.

Please consider making a DONATION of business or work-related clothing to OSI. We gladly accept women's and men's clothing that is clean, work appropriate and currently fashionable.

Our greatest needs for the PA Workwear program are:

Medical scrubs (all colors/prints)
Black pants
White oxford shirts
Plus size professional and business casual clothing
Skirts
Pants
Blouses
Jewelry and accessories etc.

Tax receipts are available for your donations.

Call for information: 717.263.9293

***The Woods Cafe'***

After several months of intensive planning, OSI opened its first food service venture at the TB Woods facility in Chambersburg on July 28, 2009. The Woods Café, as this venture has been dubbed, provides hot and cold breakfast and lunch items to the employees of TB Woods. The Café is an extension of OSI’s employment programs which provide consumers with training experiences within the community.

Preparations for the opening included staff certification through the ServSafe course provided by Penn State’s Cooperative Extension office which prepares individuals to receive nationally recognized certification in food service safety. Other preparations included researching and securing vendors, ordering start-up supplies, and training staff in food service procedures. In addition, OSI was fortunate to receive consultation services from Roger Tappan of Johnnies, Inc. Roger assisted with menu planning and development, as well as with a pre-opening taste testing event held at TB Woods on July 21^st. Many thanks to Roger for sharing his invaluable expertise and advice in the development of The Woods Café project!

Currently, The Woods Café is open for business Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but it is anticipated that hours will be extended to Fridays within the foreseeable future. A core group of OSI staff oversee the operation of the café. In addition, a core group of job coaches and ET consumers participate in food preparation, service, and clean-up on a daily basis. Consumers work with job coaches to complete tasks such as preparing salads, portioning desserts and dressings, restocking the soda and food coolers, assembling sandwich orders, and washing dishes, just to name a few. All of the consumers who have had an opportunity to work at the café have enjoyed their experiences and have requested that they be scheduled at the cafe again.

***OSI BASEBALL***

OSI individuals participate in baseball every Summer. Check back for news about the upcoming baseball season.


			News and Notes (Please scroll down to see all of the new things happening at OSI!) *OSI Inaugural Golf Tournament* Occupational Services, Inc. hosted its Inaugural Golf Tournament on Monday, October 19^th at the Chambersburg County Club. The event began at 7:30 a.m. with a hearty hot breakfast catered by the Woods Café, and sponsored by TBWoods. “Closest to the Pin” and “Beat the Pro” contests took place on the course. The event was followed by a hot lunch catered by the Chambersburg County Club. Winners of the tournament received commemorative golf shirts and pro shop gift certificates. The event also featured a “Ball Drop” raffle. Each ticket number corresponded to a golf ball with the same number. Golf balls were raised 60 feet and dropped over a pin on the putting green. The first ball to drop in or closest to the hole would win $1,000 cash. However, there were actually two balls lodged in the cup, with two winners receiving $500.00 each. The ball drop was sponsored by Strait Steel. Proceeds from this inaugural tournament were applied toward OSI's future building fund. The event was a huge success! Thank you to all sponsors and participants! The first annual OSI golf tournament has already been scheduled for October 14, 2010. Please mark your calendars! For more information on the tournament, contact Michael Jamison, Executive Director at 717-263-9293. *OSI Thrift Store Open!* OSI is accepting donations for our thrift store, "TREASURE TROVE" located at 202 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, PA. We accept any gently used or new items including clothing, household items, furniture, small appliances, toys, and electronics. Donations are accepted at our Chambersburg office, 17 Redwood Street, weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM. (Please call ahead if you are donating large items.) If your business has an employee collaborated donation, OSI can arrange to pick up at your business location. If you are interested in this service please call ahead to make arrangements for a pick up time. For further information please contact us at: 263-9293 or treasuretrove@osinc.org Please note: All donations will benefit OSI programs, and will be tax deductible. Receipts will be available for tax records. *PA Work Wear Program* OSI operates the PA Workwear Program in partnership with the Department of Public Welfare and the Franklin and Fulton County Workforce Investment Development Programs, offering work appropriate clothing to help individuals transitioning back into the workforce. Program Goals To provide fashionable and appropriate interview clothing for women and men seeking employment To provide fashionable and appropriate employment for clothing women and men starting new jobs or training programs To boost participants’ self-esteem and self-image and provide support in their job search or new job How Does the Program Work? Participants are referred to the program by the Department of Public Welfare or other community partners. Individuals must call to schedule an appointment after we have received their referral. Each client will receive individual assistance in picking out necessary clothing for their interview or job. How you can support the program. Please consider making a DONATION of business or work-related clothing to OSI. We gladly accept women's and men's clothing that is clean, work appropriate and currently fashionable. Our greatest needs for the PA Workwear program are: Medical scrubs (all colors/prints) Black pants White oxford shirts Plus size professional and business casual clothing Skirts Pants Blouses Jewelry and accessories etc. Tax receipts are available for your donations. Call for information: 717.263.9293 *The Woods Cafe'* After several months of intensive planning, OSI opened its first food service venture at the TB Woods facility in Chambersburg on July 28, 2009. The Woods Café, as this venture has been dubbed, provides hot and cold breakfast and lunch items to the employees of TB Woods. The Café is an extension of OSI’s employment programs which provide consumers with training experiences within the community. Preparations for the opening included staff certification through the ServSafe course provided by Penn State’s Cooperative Extension office which prepares individuals to receive nationally recognized certification in food service safety. Other preparations included researching and securing vendors, ordering start-up supplies, and training staff in food service procedures. In addition, OSI was fortunate to receive consultation services from Roger Tappan of Johnnies, Inc. Roger assisted with menu planning and development, as well as with a pre-opening taste testing event held at TB Woods on July 21^st. Many thanks to Roger for sharing his invaluable expertise and advice in the development of The Woods Café project! Currently, The Woods Café is open for business Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but it is anticipated that hours will be extended to Fridays within the foreseeable future. A core group of OSI staff oversee the operation of the café. In addition, a core group of job coaches and ET consumers participate in food preparation, service, and clean-up on a daily basis. Consumers work with job coaches to complete tasks such as preparing salads, portioning desserts and dressings, restocking the soda and food coolers, assembling sandwich orders, and washing dishes, just to name a few. All of the consumers who have had an opportunity to work at the café have enjoyed their experiences and have requested that they be scheduled at the cafe again. *OSI BASEBALL* OSI individuals participate in baseball every Summer. Check back for news about the upcoming baseball season.

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