News & Events
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Recent News
Press Releases: Official Woods Services releases
Miss America's Outstanding Teen Visits Woods Services
The Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Elizabeth Fechtel, visited Woods Services recently and entertained students at Gardner Education Center and promoted her platform, S.E.R.V.E.: Students Everywhere Recognizing Volunteer Efforts.
New Chief Operating Officer Named at Woods Services
Diana L. Ramsay, MPP, OTR, FAOTA, president and CEO of Woods Services, is pleased to announce that Peter M. Shubiak, M.A., was recently hired as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Woods Services, a private, non-profit provider of services to adults and children with complex behavioral and intellectual disabilities.
Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2012 to Visit Woods Services
The 2012 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Elizabeth Fechtel, will visit Woods Services on Tuesday, November 22 to entertain students at Gardner Education Center and promote her platform, S.E.R.V.E.: Students Everywhere Recognizing Volunteer Efforts.
In the News: Coverage of Woods Services in other publications
New Human Resources Vice President at Woods Services
Diana L. Ramsay, MPP, OTR, FAOTA, President and CEO of Woods Services, is pleased to announce that she recently promoted Julia Pfister, M.S., from Director to Vice President of Human Resources and Training at Woods Services.Run for the Woods!
The Knight of Columbus Raymond V. Hennesey Council is sponsoring a 5K Run that benefits the residents of Woods Services.Woods Honors Employees
Woods Services, a non-profit organization serving children and adults with disabilities, recently honored several employees for outstanding performance.
Woods World: Our tri-annual newsletter (Links will open the PDF in a separate window. Please be patient.)
2011 Summer Woods' World
Ms. Diana L. Ramsay, MPP, OTR, FAOTA, took office in July as the sixth president is Woods' distinguished history. Ms. Ramsay spent time with us for a Question and Answer story that can also be viewed in video format at www.woods.org/president2011.2011 Spring Woods' World
Music therapy can be a tremendous supplement to other clinical interventions for some Woods' residents. Dr. Robert Griffith reflects on John McHale's contributions to Woods over his 21 years leading Human Resources and then as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. McHale and Dr. Griffith will be retiring from Woods at the same time.2010 Annual Report of the President
2011 Winter Woods' World
Last May, Dr. Robert Griffith announced his retirement after 24 years of service. Woods' significant growth during his tenure is documented in this issue. We hope you will also enjoy reading the stories about the unique ways we are working with our many partners - families, friends, volunteers, corporations and foundations - to enhance the quality of life for those we serve.
Woods Services’ Speaker’s Bureau
Arrange for a member of our staff to make a presentation to your organization, classroom, business or church about services and issues regarding people with disabilities.
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