Marion-Dillon Disabilities Foundation Hosts Fall Prom

The Marion-Dillon Disabilities Foundation hosted a Fall Prom for the consumers and guests of the Marion-Dillon County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs at the Dillon Wellness Center on Friday, October 7. With over 150 people in attendance, the event was a huge success. Music was provided by DJ Billy Wilson, who kept the guests dancing to the music all night long.

A special thanks goes out to the employees and members of the Foundation who volunteered their time to make the night memorable for everyone. Thanks especially to those whose labor of love created the handmade decorations that lent magic to the night.

Foundation members and employees volunteered their time to prepare the refreshments and to be on hand to act as servers for the event. Of course, no prom would be complete without pictures to commemorate the night, and there was a volunteer photographer on hand to make sure the participants got their keepsake photos.

All in all, it was a wonderful night made possible by the commitment and caring of truly unique group of people. People whose generosity and hard work made for an evening to remember.

Samantha Bethea is a very dedicated staff. She assists with doctor’s appointments, administers medication at other residences and also works at other units as needed, all with a smile on her face. She makes sure the consumers get to go on their outings during the week. Samantha will adjust her schedule and come into work whenever you call her. She never complains and always has a positive attitude with the consumers and her co-workers. Samantha has requested annual leave in the past, but when she found out that one of her co-workers was out sick, she cancelled her leave and chose to take it on another day. Staff like Samantha make everyone’s job a lot easier.

Nominated by Ella James, House Manager

James Cox has worked with the agency for 13 years. James has more than proven his dependability to MDCBDSN. He is on call 24/7 and is there whenever or wherever needed. His maintenance knowledge and capability is displayed in all MDCBDSN facilities. James is willing to go the extra mile to make sure our centers and homes are safe and our consumers are comfortable. He also serves as a member of the Safety Committee. James is a great asset to MDCBDSN and his hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated.

This year’s Day Program Employee of the Year is Sharon Haynes. Sharon has been employed by the Marion-Dillon County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs since August 1, 2000. 

Ms. Haynes has demonstrated a wonderful work ethic and dedication to excellence that has led to her receiving this honor. Her many attributes include dependability, serving as a role model for consumers and staff, and placing the team’s objectives above her own personal interest.

In addition to her creative teaching and instructional techniques, Sharon provides a positive learning environment for the consumers entrusted to her care. 

Ms. Haynes consistently delivers monthly reports and other relevant documentation in an accurate and timely manner. She is also responsible for monitoring the Child and Adult Food Program and serves as the lead ES-A for administering medications at the Dillon Center.

Sharon is always looking for ways to improve the quality of activities provided at the Day Program. She often takes the initiative to try new and exciting ideas.

Sharon Haynes has continued to grow professionally and personally over the years and has become a valuable and extremely appreciated member of the Dillon Center Team.