The Big Orange Machine Newsletter (Dept. of Community Supervision)

(A weekly publication of The Exchange Club of Albany)

Date 04/14/2022

The Exchange Club of Albany

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Eli's Corner

Please Click on picture to hear Eli's massage.

Looking forward to seeing all of you on Friday.

Remember “ Each One Reach One.”

Don’t forget to bring a guest.

Wear your Orange.

Stay Safe & Healthy

Eli Gervero

President Exchange Club of Albany

Meeting Dates & Times

Meetings

Meeting Time Friday

12:00 P. M.

Place

Southwest Georgia Regional Fair Grounds

810 S Westover Blvd

April 15

Special Olympics Speaker

Hank Wright & Lee County State Champions Cheerleaders

April 21

Nathaniel Cooper

Turner Job Corp

April 22

Frank Sumner Deputy Dawg Golf Tournament

Stone Bridge

April 29 & 30

Car Show & Arts & Crafts Festival

May 6

Proudly We Hail

John Woodard

May 13

Books of Golden Deeds

Barney Knighton (Evening Meeting)

May 20

Regular Meeting & Program (TBD)

May 27 – No Meeting (Memorial Day weekend)

June 3

Regular Meeting & Program (TBD)

June 9

Thursday Night BBQ (District Convention)

June 17

Evening Meal & Program (Installation Banquet)

June 24

Regular Meeting & Program (TBD)

Exchange Club of Albany

Club News

April National Prevention of Child Abuse Month

Chief for Dept. of Community Supervision,

Kim Persley

Kim Persley is the Coordinating Chief of the Dept. of Community Supervision. Kim serves as Chief for the Dougherty County Judicial Circuit.

Good afternoon, it is an exciting time for me to stand before each of you. I am so thankful for the invite and the consideration and opportunity to be able to share with you about my agency and what we do for the community. Mr. Roberts (Exchange Member of Albany) did mention that in 1992. He gave me my first job with the state of Georgia. I would tell each of you that,

I am who I am and, I honestly owe my career path to Jeff Roberts. He gave me my first start in my career.

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision is an executive branch agency of the U.S. state of Georgia. DCS is headquartered in the James H "Sloppy" Floyd Veterans Memorial Building with additional field offices throughout the state. DCS is tasked with: the supervision and reentry services of felony probationers and parolees; the oversight of adult misdemeanor probation providers; and, provides administrative support to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

Statewide we have over, 180,000 people under probation or parole supervision. The Dougherty County Circuit. We currently have approximately 2,200 people in Albany Dougherty County. Our tasked is basically monitoring those individuals that have been placed on probation by our Judiciary. Also, we also have the responsibility of monitoring those that have been placed on parole. DCS focuses our efforts on person-centered supervision, so we get a better person returning to the community.

When a person is under supervision of probation or parole. It’s our responsibility is to make sure that we serve as an integral part of the criminal justice system to effectively and efficiently monitor those conditions that have been imposed, and then probe provide successful outcome. Our agency will continue to do everything that we possibly can as far as providing the services that are needed.

We are tasked with what we call the effective supervision. That means that if a person is placed on probation or parole, we do an assessment of that individual based upon their criminal background, their education, their employment, and the system give us a raw score. If they're most likely to reoffend those are considered a high-risk. We are required that we go out to make an interaction with them at their place of residence, or wherever, deem necessary. We're making sure that they're in compliance with their conditions and of Probation and Parole. In addition to that. We also have those offenders that we believe that are less likely to commit. Probably made a mistake along the way got placed on probation and they do not necessarily require that we go out to make an interaction with them. They can actually just call in and report. In addition to that. We also have those other placed on Specialized probation. Specialized probation are those supervisees that are on for a sex offender? We have our specialized. We have people that has been placed for mental health counseling. We have a particular mental health office, counselor that goes out and check on those supervisees as well.

We are held accountable by the court system, that deals with Parole & Probation Supervision for individuals that have been placed in Dept. of Community Supervision.

Please if you know anyone wanting to be an officer. Send them my way, we are Hiring. Also, if you would like to participate in a RIDE-A-LONG Contact DCS: Kimberly Persley Phone: (229) 430-4182

Thanks for allowing me to inform your organization about the Dept. of Community Supervision.

ARC of Southwest Georgia

The Exchange Club of Albany on April 8, 2022, made a donation to ARC of Southwest Georgia. The Exchange Club was honored to help an organization that gives back to the community.

Shannon Rogers, Director of Development and Communications at the ARC of Southwest, Georgia. Formerly Albany ARC. They are a non-profit in Albany, and serves15 counties. Their mission is very simple. “Create life-changing solutions for individuals with disabilities. Provide Independence Community inclusion, Advocate, and make sure individuals, do not get left behind.”

ARC fights for the lives of people of any age to have a quality of life in the community. Shannon was honored to be a special guest, and sit at the VIP table. Shannon thanked the Exchange for the donation to ARC. Shannon stated “They fight very hard for their funding, and help from the community.” We could not do what we do without help from organization such as the Exchange Club, in terms of financial support at this point.

GraceWay Recovery Center

The Exchange Club of Albany on April 8, 2022, made a donation to GraceWay Recovery Center. The Exchange Club was honored to help an organization that gives back to the young women.

Chris Misamore, appreciated the opportunity speak on behalf of GraceWay Recovery Center, residents for women. Grace Way is a recovery center for women around, the entire United States that are suffering from any type of addiction.

GraceWay Recovery Center, was founded by Debi Mazar back in 1982. It is a private institution that performs completely and solely on donations. The average stay for women is 18 months. It starts with, basically a resetting of everything in their life. and when I say, resetting of everything, they have to give up their ID. They have to give up a bank account. They have to give up any type of electronic devices. Really it is retraining of their lifestyle. It's a program that is Christian based approach. Built on health, eating healthy, and living exercise. GraceWay has an over 80% success rate in the community and is very proud of their success rate. Chris sated “To all of you, of the Exchange Club sincere. Thanks for this donation. You are helping individuals to gain access to a better life. I mean that sincerely. Thank y'all. And again, we're so thankful so that we've been part of your organization.

Exchange Projects

Boston Butt Pick-UP

. The Pickup date is April 15th

Pick up will be at

Exchange Club of Albany

At the Old IGA Local Grocery

216 S Walnut Street

Leesburg, GA.

Please PIck Up at Location You Selected on Your Ticket

Vote Vote

Exchange Member of the Year

Vote by email: philiphenry2003@yahoo.com

Turn your vote in person to Philip Henry

Click to View Eligible Members for Exchange Member of the Yea r

Recyclable Can Trailer

The trailer and steps for recyclable cans has been moved. It is Under the front entrance of the Hog Barn

Make Your Plans to Attend Georgia District Exchange Convention Held in Albany,Georgia

Please Click and View Forms Below, to Register for Convention

Event Registration Form

Event Registration must be turned in to Cody Jolley.

Please do not mail form.

District Golf Tournament Team Registration Form

District Golf Tournament Hole Sponsor Form

We need following to make the Convention a success

Items for Live Auction and Silent Auction, If you know someone or a company that will donate items. They will be given thanks at the Auction verbally and small sign on item that was donated.

Golf Teams and Hole Sponsors for the Tournament on Thursday.

All funds raised goes to Prevention of Child Abuse.

All Exchange Clubs in the Georgia District has been ask to participate with their help to make the convention a success.

Exchange Club of Albany

Exchange Strong

Book of Golden Deeds

Dates to Remember

Application Deadline April 22nd

Awards Dinner May 13th

We are nearing the end of another great year with the Exchange. “It is time to think about people in our community who deserve to be recognized for their good works. This person works to help but doesn’t seek glory for what they do. It is time to turn in your nomination for the Book of Golden Deeds. Barney Knighton will provide you with the forms to place nomination for the Book of Golden Deeds award. He will have them when we meet on our Fridays Noon Meetings or contact Barney and he will get one to you. Barny Knighton E Mail: Tknighton73@gmail.com

Remember, the more information you supply the better the chances your person has of being selected.”

Thanks

Chairman of Book of Golden Deeds

Barney Knighton

Exchange Club Members Please join the Golf Committee and Sale Sponsorship to the tournament. All Monies from sponsorships goes to Prevention of Child Abuse.

Please click link below for Sponsorship forms

26th Annual Team Registration Form

26th Annual Hole Sponsor Form

Albany’s Southwest Georgia

Car Show/Swap Meet/Car Corral/ Cruise In/ Arts and Crafts /Big Boy Toys Show and Demolition Derby

April 29 and 30th

Exchange Club Members join in and help the committees of Albany’s Southwest Georgia Car Show, Arts and Crafts, Big Boy Toys Show. and Demolition Derby to make this project a success for the Exchange Club of Albany & Southwest Georgia Fair Association. Portion of all Proceeds goes toward “Prevention of Child Abuse”

Yard Sale

May 21st

Please contact Jim Smith, Cody Jolley, or Gary Knight if you have anything you want to donate for sale or need someone to pick items up for Yard Sale.

Southern Pines Realty

Freedom Financial

Birthdays

Wishing you health and happiness on your birthday and prosperity in the coming year

Anniversaries

Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on another year with The Exchange Club of Albany

Birthday

Week Ending 4/16

Schneider, Rick 4/13

Years of Service

Week Ending 4/16

Henry, Philip 33 Yrs

Fincher, Carol 9 Yrs

Vancel, Susan 4 Yrs

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Prayer Request

Exchange Family and Members:

Gary Knight: Please pray for a speedy recovery. The medication is making a slow process, on his low sodium condition.

Glen Phelps : Pray for a speedy recovery for Glen back pain. Glen is taking injections for the pain; however they are showing little results for the pain.

Randy Foster: Randy has pneumonia. Please keep Randy in your prayers.

Sharon Culpepper: Sharon had ankle surgery. She is progressing well. Please pray for a speedy recovery

Land Family: Please keep Keith, Candy & Family in your prayers with the homegoing of Candy's brother Mike Cannon.

Knighton Barney: Keep Barney in your prayers for his upcoming hand surgery.

Robert Lindsey, Georgia Exchange District Youth of the Year Awards Chair: Please Pray for speedy recovery. Robert is having internal bleeding.

Please keep the following on your prayer list for continuing improvement.

Joe Brown Family, Billy Jackson, Rick Eberhardt, Judy Mirick, AJ Nobles, Jeff & Barbara Sheffield and the Spraggins Family