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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As we begin a new fiscal year, we look back and have so much to all the difference, and I am reminded of the special responsibility that
be proud of. It is an incredible honor for me to continue to serve as an organization like ours has at this time.
President of the Board of Directors. During my time as President, I have
been fortunate to work with and learn from our admired leaders. I have In moments like these our purpose and values matter greatly to the
realized that I am most excited and engaged when we are empowered supported individuals, their families, and communities in which we
to do what is necessary and motivated to make a meaningful difference serve. We have experienced great success this year, and there were
for our colleagues and supported individuals every day. Advocating for signature programs and projects that continued to place CLH DSS as
diversity, inclusion, and our unique CLH culture — striving for excellence a valued role model in the sector. We completed our 3-year strategic
— all requires the same daily dedication and encouragement to flourish. plan and had many successes as well as opportunities to improve upon
The Board is committed to this approach as we look forward to years the foundation built at CLH DSS.
of success.
We are headed in a bright direction. With the right strategic plan,
I know that everyone continues to feel the stress and uncertainty of which is critical to shaping our future and powered by the best people
this health pandemic, and it is fair to suggest that this year proved to in the industry, we are confident that CLH DSS will face the year ahead
be as challenging as the previous. In addition to our immediate health with optimism to ensure our success.
concerns, we continue to see a much wider impact on all our lives as I would like to thank our Board of Directors, staff, families and
well as our economic recovery. Through it all, everyone at CLH DSS stakeholders for their continued support and valued contributions to
continued to drive forward while helping each other, our supported CLH DSS.
individuals, and communities every day. We are grateful for the work
of all CLH staff, and the Board wishes to acknowledge and thank Thank you,
everyone involved for your dedication, resiliency, and empathy to lead
through these unprecedented times. The ongoing commitment makes

Doug Thorhauge
President of The Board
CLH Developmental Support Services

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