Week of
October 25th, 2021
If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first.

-- Mark Twain
There's no new CLI video this week, but you can check out
all of CLI's videos by visiting CLI's YouTube channel:

In case you're wondering what day it is--
according to nationaldaycalendar.com it might be:
What are you interested in?
Left to Right & Top to Bottom-- Geocaching HPC, Taking advantage of the warm fall weather with Balance Mind & Body, & Bowling Leagues are back in full swing!
John's usual--

The colder weather last week was a bit shocking. I know the fall is getting late, but the weather up to now has been so great. And now we're almost ready to fall back into daylight savings time. It's rough when it starts getting dark just after 5. Still, I do love the Thanksgiving & Christmas season.

There's quite a lot of recent talk about the Department of Labor's Special Wage Permit that allows sheltered workshops to pay based on productivity even when that pay is less than the minimum hourly wage. CLI completed our transition away from using a special minimum wage certificate in 2016. All jobs that we help people get, with a community employer or with Firelands Local LLC, pay at least Ohio's minimum hourly wage ($8.80 currently). It's pulling a thread though, where changing one thing causes other effects. CLI had to embrace a completely new service model-- shifting everything to community-based. For programs that are still mostly operating out of a large facility, the ability to pay piece-rate wages is pretty important. Otherwise, you can only afford to pay workers that can hit a quota, which is problematic. It's a pretty hot political topic with good people passionate on both sides of the argument. Whether the federal government eliminates the special wage certificates or not-- other laws specific to employment first and anti-segregation still apply. CLI is committed to figuring out new ways to customize services to fit each client's needs. The reality is that sheltered workshops have met a lot of client & family needs over the last 40+ years. The system is trending away from this service delivery model. We have to figure out how providers like CLI come up with new ways to continue to meet those client & family needs.h sides of the argument.

Have a good week. Keep yourself and others safe!

John
Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness in October
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM). Check out OODWorks.com or the Employment First webpage for more employment information.

This satisfied Community Employment Transportation customer gives CLI two thumbs up on the newest vehicle in the CLI fleet- our 2021 Toyota Sienna.

There's a lot to like,
especially the gas mileage-- 36 MPG.
Would you like to join CLI for some fun virtual activities?

It's a bunch of loud fun!
Firelands Local LLC

James Johnson
419-921-6400
Good
Works
Cafe
Good Works Cafe Donation Request

48 cans Chili Beans  
Chili Seasoning Packets
48 cans Tomatoes
Cornbread Mix
Cupcake Liners
Chicken Bouillon
Penne Pasta
Applesauce Cup
Spaghetti Sauce
Green Beans/ Mixed Veggies
Donations can be brought to the Clubhouse from 9:30a - 12p or call (419)921-6057 to arrange a donation pick-up.

This helps us keep costs down and be able to provide meals each Friday at a low cost.

Thanks everyone! Here's to a good week!
Kerrie Close
Community Settings Coordinator
(419)921-6057
Music (ish) videos of the week-- got one you'd like to share? Send it in!