First TCVP Partners Group Created (March 2006)

The first partners group was established with 12 participants. This founding group includes:

- Brian Epstein
- Mark Evans
- Mark Greenblatt
- Kathleen Krueger
- Tedd Long
- Jay Malcolm
- Mark Miller
- Dave Schlaudecker
- Josh & Katie Schuyler
- Sara Vaughan
- Jeremy Zeisloft

TCVP Announces First Organizational Partner (December 2006)
The Toledo Community Venture Partners have chosen Diabetes Youth Services as the first partner organization. The TCVP will work with Diabetes Youth Services over the next two years to help improve their organizational capacity.

Update on Diabetes Youth Services Project from the Executive Director (June 2009)
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and update you on Diabetes Youth Services. I joined DYS as Director of Operations & Development 18 months ago (January 2008). In February, we restructured internally in order to realign and streamline our resources. I now currently serve as Executive Director, allowing Robin Condon to focus exclusively on enhancing and growing our program and service components.

The work done through TCVP project has been instrumental in moving DYS forward. To give you a few highlights of changes and impact:

   ·         The Director of Operations & Development position was created, allowing for many more formal processes and work flows to be instituted and better division and disbursement of responsibilities.

   ·         We instituted an internal process for accepting and recording deposits, as well as reconciling bank statements.

   ·         In January 2008, we installed QuickBooks for non-profits and use it for all budgeting, bookkeeping, reconciliations and tax reporting.

   ·         A formal conflict of interest policy was adopted.

One year ago we moved into our new home at the Diabetes Care Center on the St. Luke’s Campus. We are pleased with our new location and especially the wonderful staff – they have truly made us feel at home.

There are many more changes and enhancements to share. We would love the opportunity for you to see what DYS is up to and experience our signature program in action. We hope to see you soon.

Best regards,
Susan

Susan Harms
Executive Director
Diabetes Youth Services
5871 Monclova Road
Maumee, OH 43537
419.887.8740

 “Toledo CVP has allowed our team to use our time, talent and treasure for the benefit of the community in a unique way."  - Jay D. Malcolm, Member, 2006-2008