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We continue our Leadership Program Series with input from recent graduate Josh Lezotte and Reegan Boynton. Joshua Lezotte is a member of the Southern Aroostook Chapter, and he learned in Leadership training about team building skills, helping others, talking with others if they have a problem and listening to what they have said, and listening to everyone. For anyone thinking about taking the Leadership Training, say yes. What Josh learned at Leadership that helps him in his life is listening to other people, team building…
Leadership Blog Series: We asked our most recent Leadership Class to answer some questions about their experience taking the leadership training. Over the next few weeks, you will get to hear from some of them about their experience and what they learned.This week we hear from Sarah Trites and Stephanie Pelletier Sarah Trites is a member of our Central Maine Chapter. She shared the following: I learned how to better solve problems. Taking the leadership class is a great way to meet new friends and learn…
This is Kile I just want to say happy New Year’s to everyone. I hope everyone had a great and fantastic holiday with their friends and family and brought in the new year with a bang. I want to share my dreams and things I look forward to, for 2023. This year will be a busy year for us we will be attending a lot of meetings that we are going to be attending for you guys. This year we’ll be celebrating our 30-year anniversary…
Hi Everyone, Jon here. Last Month was December and on the 31st it was New Year’s Eve. I want to know what your Resolution is, or you did you do anything New Year’s Eve. My resolution is to lose weight. Did you go to New York in Time’s Square, stay home to watch the Ball drop or do you do New Year’s Eve in your Area where they drop a ball? I just stayed home, and I stayed up to watch the ball drop in…
Bobby Little is a self-advocate, a SUFU Member and live in Presque Isle, Maine. He and Kile recently spoke about his working in the community: Bobby recently told us about getting a job for the Salvation Army. Bobby said this is a flexible position and has worked a few times now. After an interview and being hired in the first week of December, he stands outside rain, snow, and cold, ringing a bell and accepting donations. This is an important position for Bobby and say’s…
Reegan is a Self-Advocate, a SUFU board member, and lives in Millinocket, Maine. Reegan speaks about getting her State of Maine Hunting License: I wanted to get my hunting license because I wanted to have something to do with my aunt. It’s something that we can do together to get bonding time and I can get to know her more. Before I got my license I tagged along with my aunt because I wanted to see how it works and she knows more about hunting. …
TRIGGER WARNING: This Blog contains raw human mental health struggles such as references to violence and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues and or suicidal thoughts, please contact 988 or Lifeline (988lifeline.org) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Georgia West is a…
Recently Kile was able to speak with Deb Wiggins about what she wants for her future. Deb shared the following: Debra Wiggins is a Self-Advocate, a member of SUFU, and lives in Presque Isle, Maine. Deb has been under guardianship since she was 18 years old and has decided to take the steps to be her own guardian. Deb will be taking a good look at Supported Decision-Making, A User’s Guide for People with Disabilities and Their Supporters, offered by (DRM) Disability Rights Maine. The…
Maryann Preble speaks about her trip to “The County” for the 2022 SUFU Conference. Maryann is a long time, proud SUFU member who lives in Augusta, Maine. Maryann is SUFU’s 2021 Paige Barton award winner while Kile Pelletier is SUFU’s 2022 Paige Barton award winner. They were both surprised with a Limousine ride from the bus drop in Presque Isle to the Caribou Inn and Convention Center in Caribou. Marco Orlando, Jon McGovern, Maryann Preble, Stephanie Pelletier, Kile Pelletier, in Caribou Maine Showing a big…
Hi Members This Month is November, and we have Thanksgiving! What are your fondest Memories of Thanksgiving as a Child? My fondest memories of Thanksgiving are being around the family and friend, watching NFL football on TV. It is not noisy on Thanksgiving, and you get to enjoy yourself. Getting to have Thanksgiving with my older brother growing up & before he left to go in the service. I miss spending Thanksgiving with him. What is one thing you liked to eat at Thanksgiving? The…
