See below for information on the second annual DSP Recognition Event-to be held on September 15th in Columbus. We will forward additional information as it becomes available.

Anita Allen

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Subject: DSP Recognition Save the Date

Save the Date

      DSP Recognition Event

September 15, 2011    Xenos, Columbus, OH

Please save the date and plan to attend or send

staff to the 2nd DSP Recognition Event in Columbus.

Our headliner is Peter Leidy, who writes and sings

humorous and thought-provoking songs <http://www.peterleidy.com/songs-human-services.html>  about life

in the human service system.  In addition to a video

contest, this year we will also have a lyric contest.

Winning lyrics about being a DSP will be put to music

 recorded by Peter and performed at the event.

â Sing! Shout! â

 Get the word out.

D S Ps ROCK!

ââââââ

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