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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII (A2) Presentation: Years of Service Awards Agenda 7-06-99 Item II A 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Jean Grafton, City Clerk FROM: Debbie McDonald, HR Specialist X17 DATE: June 23,1999 RE: Years of Service Awards Please add the Years of Service Awards to the July 6, 1999 Agenda. 5 Years: 10 Years: William Glascock James W. Shira June 13, 1999 June 26, 1999 Athena Cronnon Yancy Cleveland June 13, 1999 June 28, 1999 Brian Keith Hendrix 25 Years: June 14, 1999 Mattie Jean Grafton July 1, 1999 Thank Yoe 91 If there is a problem and can not be scheduled, please let me know. SERVICE AWARD JULY 6, 1999 PRESENTED BY: Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift 10 Years James W. Shira Jim Shira is our City Engineer/Utilities Director who came to the City of Ocoee in June of 1989. Back then, Jim WAS the entire Engineering Department for the City. For over 10 years, Jim has built both the Engineering and Utilities Departments to be the envy of the entire State of Florida. It is well known that our Water and Wastewater Facility tours are very popular and requested on a regular basis. In addition to the development of state-of-the art facilities, Jim has cultivated his favorite hobby of growing mutant worms that have also placed Ocoee on the map. Along with his plaque, Jim will receive $100 gift certificate to spend on himself(or his worm buddies) at the West Oaks Mall. SERVICE AWARD JULY 6, 1999 PRESENTED BY: Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift 25 YEARS Mattie Jean Grafton Way back on July 1, 1974, Mattie Jean Grafton was hired by the City of Ocoee. Over the years, Mattie Jean has performed a wide array of tasks ascm employee of the City, from performing weddings to assisting citizens with the purchase of cemetery lots. I'm sure she can tell a story or two. All questions on the history of Ocoee get referred to Miss Jean. Her debut as Acting City Clerk began on July 25, 1988, and was officially promoted to City Clerk on August 23, 1988. Along with her plaque, Jean will receive a $350.00 gift certificate to the West Oaks Mall to shop until she drops!!! Also she is able to pick out a $200.00 momento from the O.C. Tanner Catalog. SERVICE AWARD JULY 6, 1999 PRESENTED BY: Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift 10 YEARS Yancy T. Cleveland Yancy began working for the City of Ocoee as a Firefighter on June 28, 1989. With time, training and devotion, Yancy was promoted to Engineer on March 10, 1994. Opportunity came knocking once more as he was promoted to Lieutenant on September 12, 1996. He is an asset to the Fire Department and the City as a whole. Along with his plaque, Yancy will receive $100.00 gift certificate to spend at the West Oaks Mall. Have Fun!!! SERVICE AWARD JULY 6, 1999 PRESENTED BY: Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift 5 YEARS William C. Glascock William Glascock, Bill as we all know him by, came to the City of Ocoee seeking employment as a Police Officer. On June 13, 1994, his dream became reality when he was sworn in as a Police Officer. Through hard work and dedication Bill was temporary reassigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, as a Detective on November 13, 1997. If anyone needs to find Bill, you can still seek him out in this Division. Along with his plaque, Bill will receive a City of Ocoee Watch as well as a $50.00 gift certificate to spend at the West Oaks Mall. SERVICE AWARD JULY 6, 1999 PRESENTED BY: Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift 5 YEARS Brian Keith Hendrix Keith Hendrix began working for the City of Ocoee as a Refuse Collector on June 14, 1994. In April of 1995, Keith was reclassified as a Sanitation Drive I. When an opportunity presented itself in the PPTD (Parks, Parkways, Trees & Drainage) Department, Keith transferred on January 5, 1996, as a Laborer. With changes going on, Keith was reclassified as a Maintenance Worker I under the Parks Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. Keith's hard work and dedication can be seen throughout the City. Along with his plaque, Keith will receive a City of Ocoee Watch as well as a $50.00 gift certificate to spend at the West Oaks Mall. SERVICE AWARD JULY 6, 1999 PRESENTED BY: Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift 5 YEARS Athena C. Cronnon On August 9, 1993 Thea Cronnon began working for the City of Ocoee as a part-time receptionist. Along came an opportunity for a full-time position as Building Clerk, which Thea received on June 13, 1994. With hard work and ambition, Thea was promoted to a Code Enforcement Officer on February 13, 1997. Then on June 29, 1998 she transferred to the Utilities Department as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. Thea has also dedicated her time for the past 4 years working on the committee for the Annual City Picnic. Along with Thea's plaque, she will receive a City of Ocoee Watch as well as a $50.00 gift certificate to spend at the West Oaks Mall.