GOVERNOR'S THIRD ANNUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDS
The Governor held the Third Annual Customer Service Awards ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, September 28th. Richard Cobb, Superintendent of Wilkes PreRelease Center in Washington, Georgia, was recognized by Governor Perdue as "Customer Service Employee of the Year." This award is given to the individual who represents the most exceptional example of customer service in the state.
The "Customer Service Champion of the Year" Award was presented by the Governor to Cathy Smith, Manager of the Employee Development Unit and the Department's Customer Service Champion. This award is given to the Champion who has successfully guided customer service improvements throughout his or her organization resulting in a significant, positive impact on customer service over the last year.
Nominees were judged by a blue-ribbon panel of leaders from the business community and the public sector.
Pictured on the left: Governor Sonny Perdue presents Richard Cobb with the "Employee of the Year" Award.
Pictured on the right: Governor Sonny Perdue presents Cathy Smith with the "Customer Service Champion of the Year" Award.
MACON PROBATION OFFICE PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
The Macon Judicial Circuit participated in a community-wide demolition and neighborhood clean-up project on September 19, 2009. The project was in collaboration with Project Unity, Crime Stoppers, Project Safe Neighborhoods, Keep Macon Beautiful, Macon Police, Bibb County Sheriff's Office, and the Mayor's office. All efforts are being made to beautify the community.
Pictured to the right: Macon Mayor Robert Reichert, City of Macon Police Officers, and Macon Probation Officers.
GDC HOSTS JAIL-N-BAIL PROGRAM & MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES
The State Charitable Contributions Program (SCCP) participated in the Jail-n-Bail event on Wednesday, October, 7th. For this event, employees had to donate five dollars to have a warrant issued for the arrest of a co-worker, manager, or Division Director. Those that were arrested had to raise bail of at least $50. Our charitable effort yielded $1,016 in just over two hours.
Last year, the Department raised $66,479.14 for the SCCP. This year, our goal this year is to raise $100,000. Numerous charities will benefit from our donations.
On October 17, 2009 GDC held the Inaugural Motorcycle Ride for Charity. This event took riders on a tour of Monroe County prior to arriving at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison for lunch, entertainment and door prizes.
Many thanks to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association Youth Home for donating so many of our door prizes. This event raised nearly $500 and plans are already underway for a motorcycle ride in the Spring.

November 2009 Newsletter
In this Issue:
Gov. Customer Service Award Macon Probation Office Charitable Contributions Breast Cancer Walk Board Resolution Northwest RSAT Center Telfair State Prison
Upcoming Events:
November 11 - Veterans' Day (Holiday) November 17 & 18 - Senior Leadership Off-site November 17 - Jewelry Bath & Body (SCCP) November 19 - Chili / Dessert Cook-off & Hot dog sale (SCCP) November 26-27 - Thanksgiving (Holiday)

ARRENDALE STATE PRISON INMATES RAISE MONEY FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
On October 1, 2009, the Mental Health Activity Therapy Program at Lee Arrendale State Prison held a Breast Cancer "Walk For Life" to support Susan G. Komen For the Cure Greater Atlanta. The walk was held on the recreation yard of the facility. Approximately 700 inmates and over 50 staff pledged a minimum $5.00 to participate in the walk. A large number of inmate and staff also sponsored others.
There was also an opportunity to honor loved ones who have suffered with breast cancer through memory and honor cards worn during the walk. Information on breast cancer and instructions on how to do a self-examination was also available. Lee Arrendale State Prison hopes to make this walk an annual event.

Did You Know?
Lee Arrendale State Prison raised more than $5,500 during
the Breast Cancer "Walk for Life" event.

MRS. SALTER ACCEPTS RESOLUTION ON BEHALF OF FORMER BOARD MEMBER JUDGE SALTER
On October 1, 2009, Mrs. Jenny Salter was presented with the board resolution. Judge Tom Salter passed away earlier this year, after serving four years on the Board of Corrections. Judge Salter represented the 13th District.

Commissioner Brian Owens
Public Affairs: Joan Heath, Director Sharmelle Brooks, Editor Kristen Stancil, Contributor
Contact: 404-656-9772 GDCinfo@dcor.state.ga.us www.dcor.state.ga.us

NORTHWEST RSAT PRESENTS REPRESENTATIVE WITH APPRECIATION AWARD
The Northwest Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Center held its weekly graduation October 7, 2009. Representative Jay Neal (District 1) was presented with an appreciation award from Superintendent Mark Abusaft and staff for his continuous support to the mission of providing intensive substance abuse treatment. Representative Neal has attended all weekly graduation ceremonies and provided support to the staff and graduates. During commencement exercises, Representative Neal has delivered uplifting and encouraging comments to both staff and graduates. The staff at the Northwest RSAT Center considers him as one of the team and look forward to his continued support of the center.
Pictured with the Graduating Class from left to right: Mr. Rick Taylor, Clinical Supervisor; Rep. Jay Neal; Mr. Gene Zwarcyk, Program Director; Ken Carson, Deputy Warden of Security, and Mark Abusaft, Superintendent.
TELFAIR STATE PRISON HONORS EMPLOYEES
Telfair State Prison recently presented Quarterly awards to staff for the 3rd quarter of 2009.
Mr. Bill Hudgens received the Employee of the Quarter Award. He was hired as a Special Education Teacher at Telfair State Prison in January 2006 and also serves as the Educational Supervisor. Under his leadership, the education program has achieved a 90 percent enrollment rate among inmates.
Other award recipients include: Officer Violancia Harrell, Officer Russell Brown, Officer Veronica Stewart, Officer Wayne Cognion, and Joanne Reynolds (Food service).
The CERT Team received the Warden's Special Recognition Award. The CERT Team includes: Sgt. Stephen Hart - Team Leader, Ofc. Terry Kilpatrick Ofc. Clifford Manning, Ofc. Rodney Smith, and Ofc. Rodney Williams
Pictured in the top photo is Mr. Bill Hudgens to the left. Pictured in the bottom photo is the CERT Team.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Education Day at Calhoun State Prison is November 10. At least six colleges will be in attendance to address education needs for all prison and probation employees in the area. For more information. contact Christine Cross, Deputy Warden of Care and Treatment at 229.849.5006.