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The State of Tennessee has made some changes to policies that you might want to be aware of.  We have provided the two full documents containing the changes below, but most importantly, there are some opportunities for families to attend a webinar/conference call where a representative from the state will walk through the letter and answer your questions.

Webinars are available on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, February 17, 10:00am – 12:00pm CST

Wednesday, February 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm CST

Thursday, February 25, 4:30pm – 6:30pm CST

Friday, February 26, 1:30pm – 3:30pm CST

The call in number is toll-free: 877-820-7831.
**Required passcode is 428952# (the pound key/hashtag MUST follow the passcode)

If you would like to log in to the webinar, you can do so at the following URL:

http://stateoftennessee.adobeconnect.com/r2bpadde4sa/

**You do not NEED to log in to the webinar to attend.  You can call in and hear the entire conversation.

Click here to see the formal letter sent out about the HCBS Settings Letter, which addresses changes to HCBS and Facility-Based Day programs.

Click here to see the HCBS Settings Rule FAQs.

We’re so grateful for a wonderful 2015 and we’re excited to usher in a new year!  We’d like to share with you some of the images we took at our Christmas party last month.  Stay tuned for new updates and news of what’s to come in this new year!

MHDS is pleased to participate in the first ever Christmas In The City event sponsored by the Jackson Area Chamber’s Not For Profit Council. Over 28 area agencies will have booths with activities, food items and photo opportunities for the entire family. Any fees or donations will benefit the agency hosting the booth. Please stop by and see us on Saturday, 12/5 from 1-5 pm. We will have an Elf Costume photo opp including live reindeer and Santa’s sleigh as well as Christmas themed crafts and items for purchase.

On Friday, 9/18, 30 teams of 4 golfers were at Jackson National Golf Club to raise operating funds for Madison Haywood Developmental Services.  MHDS provides skills advancement, employment opportunities and residential services to 270+ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in West Tennessee.

We’re so proud of the winners and would like to congratulate them!  And thanks to all teams who came out and played – it was a beautiful day and we hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we enjoyed hosting you.

Overall Tournament Winner

Team 84 Lumber – Score: 53

Team Members:

B J Stanfield
Mike Fincher
Ryan Fincher
Keith Dory

8 AM Tee – 1st Flight Top 3 Teams

1st Place		Brasfield Construction	Team Members: Vance Shoaf Chuck Thompson Jeff Brasfield Aaron Ingalls	Score: 54
2nd Place		First South 1	Team Members: John Pipkin Mike Hopper Lee Winchester Chuck Todd	Score: 58
3rd Place		Firefighters	Team Members: Brian Davis Tim Greer R C Weddell Scott Foust	Score: 59

8 AM Tee – 2nd Flight Top 3 Teams

1st Place		Back Yard bar-be-cue	Team Members: Richard Latham Ken Weatherford Gary Christian Curtis McDaniel	Score: 63
2nd Place		Madison County	Team Members: Marty Clements Rachel Vester Kevin Vester Jason Moore	Score: 63
3rd Place		Ellis-Vandiver	Team Members: Glen Vanderford Beth Vanderford Norma Ellis Bob Ellis	Score: 66

1 PM Tee – 1st Flight Top 3 Teams

1st Place		84 Lumber	Team Members: B J Stanfield Mike Fincher Ryan Fincher Keith Dory	Score: 53
2nd Place		Dynamic Systems	Team Members: Will Pinson Jim Baxter Don Bridges Bill Baxter	Score: 53
3rd Place		HCI Supply	Team Members: Mike Melton Pete Richardson Bill Richardson Allen Richardson	Score: 56

1 PM Tee – 2nd Flight Top 3 Teams

1st Place		First South 4	Team Members: Frank Palmer Ed Woodside Roy Hutton Larry Bell	Score: 61
2nd Place		Amquip ATA Technologies	Team Members: Joe Gomez Justin Day Ben Gordon	Score: 61
3rd Place		City of Jackson	Team Members: Dale Tosh Mike Malone Tosh Newman Charles Gentry	Score: 62

Volunteers from Lyondell-Basell, a plant located here in Jackson, spent the day planting trees and building a pergola as part of their 16th annual Global Care Day on September 19, 2015.  About 30 employees and their family members came out to participate in the day of volunteerism and community strengthening.

LyondellBasell’s Jackson Plant is a polypropylene compounding facility. The plant combines polypropylene resin with other materials to enhance their physical properties and prepare them for use in consumer goods, such as interior and exterior automotive parts and home appliances.

The company has a strong commitment to social responsibility, including community outreach and caring for the environment.  This project with and for MHDS allows them to touch on both of those social responsibilities at the same time.

To learn more about the Lyondell-Basell company’s Jackson location, click here.

See a photo gallery of all images taken on the day by clicking here.