TFS Connection Volume XIII

Before we officially say farewell to 2022, we'd like to share some special memories with you. From pumpkin-carving contests, chili/soup cook-offs, the Annual TFA Conference and special awards, to the many Christmas festivities... we are blessed.

For all the people TFS has supported over the last 2 decades that have gone to be with our heavenly Father, perfectly restored, thank you for touching our lives and making the world a better place.

TFS Annual Chili/Soup Cookoff

TFS hosted our annual chili cook-off in October with an addition of a new category. Congratulations to Tracy Parker, Lead Staffing Coordinator, for winning best soup and Regina Holbert, Family Teacher at ICF2, for winning best chili! Thank you to our judges: Daniel, Brad and Dan!

Pumpkin Carving anyone?

The Administrative Team split into 4 groups for a pumpkin carving contest! Congrats to team "Michael Myers" for the win!

The 45th Annual TFA Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana

Congratulations to Lexi McLaughlin, TFS' Practitioner of the Year!

Congratulations to Andrew Howard, TFS' Consultant of the Year!

TFS traveled to Moose Hollow Lodge in Pigeon Forge, TN for the 5th time since 2010! This is a special vacation for the people at TFS. We would like to thank the First Horizon Foundation for their generous grant that provided nearly 40% of our overall costs.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Family Teacher Christmas Celebration

TFS Christmas Decorating Contest

Congratulations to our contest winners! Best trees: ICF 1; Best Indoor Decorations: ICF 2; Best Outdoor Decorations: Med Res 10

TFS Annual Christmas Party

The TFS Annual Christmas Party: Beautiful people, beautiful night

Congratulations to all of the Family Teachers who certified in the Teaching-Family Model in 2022: Dietra Hockett, Fraizer Lemon, Herling Alerou, Daresha Williams, Jennifer Victory, Joyce Gilton, Lexi McLaughlin, Regina Holber, Shelly Stone, (Not pictured: Basiru Konta, Jeff Rich)

Congratulations to our Superlative Winners: Marie Stewart, Dietra Hockett, Joyce Gilton and Lexi McLaughlin

Did Someone Say Competition?

The TFS Administrative Team celebrating Christmas together with a fantastic meal, some Dirty Santa and a Gingerbread House competition! Congrats to team "Home Alone" for the win! (bottom left)

We hope you had a Merry Christmas and great start to the New Year! We are grateful for the TFS family and our extended family and friends. May the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine on you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His face to you and grant you peace.

Alisha Lea - Hub Nurse, Andrew Howard - TFM Associate Director ICF/Event Management Coordinator, Basiru Konta - Family Teacher/Staffing Coordinator, Brad Bellew - Maintenance, Brittany Johnson - Director of Programs/QA, Cassi Carpenter - Assistant Office Manager, Chandra Michon - TFM Consultant, Daniel Bellew - Maintenance, Jackie Scarlett - Service Coordinator, Jessica Brown - Hub Nurse, Joyce Gilton - Family Teacher/Staffing Coordinator, Julia Hall - Auditor, Kesley Shrum - HR Assistant, Lexi McLaughlin - Family Teacher/Staffing/Medical Coordinator, Lindsey Wisniewski - Hub Nurse, Lori Mills - Auditor, Madi Jones - RN, Mercedes Taylor - Administrative Assistant, Michele Callahan - Office Manager, Naomi Suddarth - Human Resources Director, Quintin Perkins - TFM Associate Director SL, Ralph Kennedy - CEO, Rita Tate- QA Auditor, Sarah Napper - DON, Shelly Hall- Executive Director, Tameria Dale - QIDP, Tracy Kennedy - Admin. Assistant, Tracy Parker - Lead Staffing Coordinator

Appreciate

Credits:

Created with images by Melinda Nagy - "colorful christmas lights holiday background" • nruedisueli - "King Cake or King Bread, called in German language Dreikönigskuchen, baked in Switzerland on January 6th,. Small plastic figure is hidden inside. The person, who finds it, is the king of the day" • Khunatorn - "Faith, spirituality and religion concept. Oil lamp in candle shape light in church or temple. Vesak or Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day for Buddhists." • lindahughes - "Spicy chicken taco soup with Serrano pepper garnish and tortilla chips with a warm color palette" • Ivan Kmit - "Two pumpkins on wooden table. Halloween and autumn food background" • Mallika - "christmas tree with gifts" • vectorfusionart - "Composite image of christmas yellow circle lights" • Pixel-Shot - "Collection of Christmas table settings on color background" • ATKWORK888 - "gold trophy cup" • chandlervid85 - "Christmas gingerbread house on wooden table. Copy space" • OFC Pictures - "Birth Of Jesus In Bethlem"