Forty four clients with a minimum of 10 years of Zoom Group service were feted at the Kroger-sponsored annual picnic on October 3 at Calvin Presbyterian Church.

Clients have been employed either through Supported Employment or Commercial Operations, or a combination of both. Fifteen of those 44 clients have been employed 20 years or more.

Companies that provide employment for our clients include UPS-SCS, YUM! Brands, Pizza Hut, St. Stephen Martyr School, LensCrafters, Kroger, McDonalds, Meijer, and United Mail.

"We are so proud of our dedicated clients who find meaning and fulfillment in their work," said Annie Rosenberg-Sattich, Zoom Group President. "Their strong work ethic speaks volumes about their character and commitment."

The honorees are (followed by their years of employment): Ellen Ahlhaus (20); Kevin Allgeier (22); Tim Baird (18); Mike Bardsley (23); Jay Bayens (19); Mary Betz (10+); Johnnie Blaine (19); Michael Brown (16); Tina Bryan (11); Angela Cain (17); Chris Cox (21); Lonnie Cundiff (19); Melissa Cunningham (10); Travell Darden (11); Larry Davidson (18); Rickey Dennison (29); Kelly Durbin (21); Chuck Ewing (18); Ray Finck (20); Ray Goodman (15); and Kim Hendrickson (15).

Also: Colleen Hilliard (21); Fred Houghton (19); April Jones (11); Hilary Keys (20); James LeMunyon (10+); Mary Ann Lewis (19); Judy Long (17); Chris Lundgren (20); Bobby Mylor (10+); Mary Nirzken (23); Doug Nuss (22); Ricky Oney (23); Leroy Owsley (23); Todd Ricketts (16); Debra Simmons (19); Donnie Smith (18); Frieda Smith (10); George Smith (18); Tammy Spann (17); Greg Timmel (11); Hart Williams (15); Alan Willoughby (15); and Bobby Windham (23).

The event was put together by Greg Gatewood, our able volunteer coordinator and special event organizer. Board members Sally Shirkey, Ed Skarbek and Bob Downs volunteered.

In addition, the 200+ attendees at the picnic were treated with talent-show acts staged by 24 clients. They ranged from instrumentalists to singers and dancers.

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