Are you an ERC staff member, board member or volunteer? Have any information about upcoming events at the ERC, or other content that you feel should be posted on the ERC's website?

If you can answer "yes" to both questions, please let the ERC webmaster know about it-- (yep, that's me, on the right).

I usually have to ferret out news items for the website's content by pestering staff or volunteers with phone calls and emails, and I get a "news" letter once a year, but these methods all too often are insufficient.

If you have timely news of events or other content material for the website, you can submit it Here. Rest assured, it will be very much appreciated!

Speaking of appreciation, one of our most reliable sources for ERC event news for the website is John Doe, as he signs his emails. Thanks very much, John.

On another note, a new "help" section has been added, for the benefit of those who may need help for almost anything related to the ERC website. This new section is where you can get assistance or information from the ERC webmaster more easily, along with a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and a few "How-Tos" for things like setting up email. Look for the "Webmaster's Cellar" link on the left. This new addition will have content added on a regular basis.

The ERC is looking to increase alumni attendance and Volunteerism. Our weekly alumni group is held at the ERC on Thursdays at 6pm. Our weekly family group is held on Wednesdays at the ERC at 6:30. We are encouraging family, alumni members, and friends of the ERC to attend family.

We are looking for alumni members to attend alumni meeting and to volunteer for duties at the ERC which include making copies, sitting in on groups, and various other activities.

A new section will soon be added to the ERC website for all ERC Volunteers-- past, present and future. The new section is currently being programmed and should be online in the next few days. All suggestions as to content will be appreciated-- just send an email to the ERC webmaster

ERC wishes to extend our thanks to board members Ed Beaulac and Marjeanne Stone for their valuable efforts, ideas and input to our webmaster for this project, and to Patty Nealy, always our biggest promoter.

  We are still holding Family Group on Wednesday Night at 6:30 PM, and Alumni Group on Thursday Night at 6:00 PM. We encourage attendance.

The Empire Recovery Center needs your help! We have a wish list of items that would contribute to a more comfortable and pleasant environment for our residents. We are actively seeking donations of the following items:

* Remember-- donations are tax deductible!

And Volunteers! If you cannot donate items, please consider donating your time and efforts. Come look at our new materials, Power Point presentation, and talk to us about what types of services you could provide.

If you have any questions, call ERC at 530-243-7470.