VOLUME VII ISSUE 4, APRIL 2015 ISSUE: 10, OCTOBER 2014

GRAND OPENING OF THE BASS Story Contributors:

Mayor’s Staff, Cover Photo PRO SHOPS PYRAMID Mayor’s Photo Gallery

Olliette Murray– Family Life Center

JoAnn Cole– Retiree’s

Laviette Crutchfield– Promotions

Steve Shular– Director of Communications

Chamayne Shaw– Anniversaries & Condolences

Mayor Luttrell and his Administration toured the Bass Pro Shops: Diane Brown, Theresa Hill, Paul Young, Kim Hackney, Harvey Ken- nedy, and Steve Shular… below Mayor Luttrell and Architect for Bass Pro Shops ,Tom Marshall.

Inside this Issue:

Greeting from the Mayor……………2

Departmental News…………………...3

Departmental News…………………...4

Promotions……………………………….5

Family Safety Center………………….6

Anniversaries, Retirees & Condolences………………………………7

1 VOLUME VII ISSUE 4, April 2015

Greetings from the Mayor Mayor Luttrell on the Move...

Mayor Luttrell and the April 2015 Mayor Luttrell attended a live call- Shelby County Citizens University in panel discussion on channel 3 graduating class. involving community leaders about

the impact of crime and how it can be reduced in Memphis and Shelby County.

It’s a great time to live and work in Shel- by County, for as Spring comes to and end we have seen the completion of the Bass Pro Pyramid to revitalize this mon- umental building. Similarly exciting, we recently broken ground on a tremen- dous expansion for Shelby Farms, our great . I hope you are as excit- ed as I am to see these fine attractions in our city growing. Mayor Luttrell, Trustee David Le- All too soon, school will be winding noir, and Commissioner George down and letting out for the summer. I Chism enjoyed a beautiful day at am deeply grateful to the outstanding Shelby Farms Ground Breaking cer- teachers in Shelby County Schools that emony. have worked so hard to educate our chil- dren this school year and I hope for a great season of enjoyable vacations and sunshine for families, teachers, and stu- dents alike.

I am always proud to acknowledge the achievements and personal develop- ment of Shelby County Government employees. You will see many of them in this edition. If you or your coworkers have been recognized with professional certificates of accomplishments, please let us know. We would like to recognize you in the next issue. Please keep those who have lost loved Mayor Luttrell presented organiza- April is National Donate Life ones uplifted and encouraged. tion Books from Birth a charitable month. The Shelby County Commis- donation of $10,000. Mayor Luttrell sion and Mayor Luttrell recognized Sincerely, and Mr. Peter Abell shown in pic- Dr. James Eason as an outstanding ture. Physician by the TN Medical Associ- ation.

2

VOLUME VII ISSUE 4, April 2015 Department News

Assessor’s Office Debra A. Holman Info Tech Gregory L. Garrett Glen E. Bascom, II Election Commission Shenika C. Holmes Price B. Bullock Tracy C. Lindsey Daisy L. Little Geoffrey A. Hudson Kevin L. Jackson Support Services William S. Lynch Jermaine K. Hughey Lauren E. Korleski James D. Yancey Glenn L. McDonald, Jr. Finance James O. Johnson Toni L. Moore Jasmine J. Hunt Marreco A. Jones Juvenile Court Clerk’s Victims Assistance Karen V. Reed Patricia C. Kent-Hines Office Renee L. Brotherton Attorney General Wanda Rivera Esparra Trevon S. Malone Jansen L. Hunter Andrea M. Ford Taurece A. Riley Betty J. Marrero Kinya Y. Jackson Human Resources Marsha L. McKinnie Chancery Court Clerk’s Yolanda S. Draine Larry G. McMillen Juvenile Court Office Markevius D. McNeal Undra D. Boykins Vicki V. Herring Health Brodrick S. Moore Jasmine M. Ray Linda G. Anne Joseph Palmer Division of Corrections Jessica G. Bishop Dinda Pierre-Noel Parks Terrence R. Johnson Jerry L. Carson, IV Ezra Randolph James B. Chapman Randy L. Mason Malcolm C. Carter Raylon L. Reaves Michael G. Costly Michael A. McGhee Lisa M. Caston Tajuana T. Rogers Michael Pacheco Ronnie G. Sneed Robert L. Cook Ashley N. Ross Melvin B. Riggins Dina C. Cromwell Adrianna T. Sharkey Thomas R. Warner Criminal Court Clerk’s Willie Crutcher Brian C. Smith Office Darrell C. Curry, Jr. Bradley A. Strange PreTrial Services Michael W. Boeckmann Chrystell D. Darling Gerald W. Green John W. Niven, Jr. Christopher N. Davis Patrick D. Epps Ronnie A. Turner, II Register’s Office DELTAG Antonio L. Fleming Roy L. Washington, Jr. James D. Conway Julie L. Graves Cassandra C. Freeman Jasen A. Whitmore Kathy N. Gary Chandra M. Wiseman Roads and Bridges Community Services Victor V. Gray Charles A. Woodears James K. Armstrong Taylor A. Dargie Robert E. Grove Derek B. Fleming, Jr.

Ways to Make a New Hire Feel Welcome Give a good tour of the adapt, the sooner they'll feel list, and invite them to par- projects, and help them to before they head office and introduce to comfortable and producing ticipate in the company's feel comfortable in their new home. Ask them how every- their best work. social media. It's also a good environment. thing went, see if they have co-workers. idea to make sure the new any questions or concerns, Nearly every first day starts hire is invited to any upcom- and thank them for helping with a tour of the facility, but Set up their workspace Be available. You're going ing company gatherings. to be one of the first people out. They’ll leave the office it doesn't have to be mun- and welcome them to They'll feel like part of the feeling confident and they’ll dane. Don't just point out the the community. that your new hire meets. team, and you' ll get more out This means they're going to return the next day feeling water cooler and the copy Set up their new workspaces. of them as a result. like they belong. machine, let your new hire want to look to you when Give your new hire a clean, With these simple steps, you know where people congre- stocked, and organized place they have questions. Let Be Patient. them. They' ll start trusting can turn one of the most gate during breaks, show to work. They'll thank you stressful days of a new hire them a good place to get for it, and they'll feel like You should always be patient you sooner, and they'll be with your employees, but go able to concentrate on their into an overwhelmingly posi- some quiet time, give them a they can start being produc- tive experience. A happy sense of what your office is tive right off the bat. Give the extra mile for new hires. new role in the department First days can result in infor- knowing that you're there to employee is a productive about. This will help them them everything you think employee, and starting your adjust to their new surround- they' ll need to get started, but mation overload, and mis- help. new hire off on the right foot ings. don't forget to show them takes are likely to be made. Allowing a new hire some End the day with a will do wonders for the mo- It's not easy being the new where they can get more rale in your department. kid on the block and the supplies if they need them time to find their footing will friendly conversation. sooner you can help them Provide them with an email alleviate the stress of future Check in with your new hire

3 VOLUME VII ISSUE 4, April 2015 Departmental News

The Total Health Wellness Committee LAUGH LONG AND LOUD. A robust rib- rattler improves not only your mood, but also presents a new giving campaign focused your health. The physical act of laughing helps you stay alert, makes it easier to cope and on local health organizations that support lets you maintain your sanity when the world gets a little crazy. our Shelby County family. ADMIT YOU’RE HUMAN...laugh at yourself. People who have mastered Living-101 take their work seriously but not themselves. Knowing the difference gives you the keys to the Community Health Charities im- kingdom. UP YOUR LAUGHTER QUOTIENT. Nothing may be more important to your health and proves the lives of people affected by a happiness. It has been said the average American laughs 15 times daily. SO eat your disability or chronic disease by uniting broccoli and get a MEGADOSE of “Vitamin L” every day. caring donors in the workplace with the GENERATE MERRIMENT wherever you go. Good humor is the best social ointment. It nation’s most trusted health charities. soothes understanding, communication and cooperation. Make it your mission to elicit as many smiles as you can each day. Giving is a personal choice, so we encour- HELP YOURSELF SUCCEED without stressing out. Humor is ’s antidote for ten- age all employees to donate to the causes sion. Let it be your secret weapon when you’re up to your eyeballs in alligators. It’s fast, that are most important to you. If you’re it’s fun, it’s free. No other stress buster can make this claim! interested, please complete the pledge form TAKE YOUR FUNNY BONE TO WORK (or to the Senior Center). Instigate laughter on the job. Treating co-workers with respect and a sense of delight does miracles for team- and return to Human Resources. Online work and trust. giving is also available at: EMBRACE THE NOTION that humor is NOT incompatible with dignity and stature. Humor https://www.givingmatters365.org/ is the hole that lets the hot air out of a stuffed shirt. Follow the lead of Lincoln, Reagan and shelbycounty/ . Employees may register JFK who knew that humor is vital in overcoming adversity. through May 29, 2015. REMEMBER THAT LAUGHTER and longevity go hand in hand. Grumps don’t live long- er—it just seems like it. A buoyant outlook may be more important than oat bran and pushups, and it’s a lot easier to take. So get in the zone: Love life, laugh a lot, last longer.

Shelby County’s most recent

Hypertension Training Class

Thank you to all of the facilitators and participants!

High Blood Pressure Nearly 1 in 3 American adults have high blood pressure and take prescription medications to lower their blood pressure. Your heart has to work harder when blood pressure is high, and your risk for heart disease, stroke and other problems is increased.

Most people who have HBP( high blood pressure) will need lifelong treatment. Stick- ing to your treatment plan is important. It can help prevent or delay problems relat- ed to HBP and help you live and stay active longer.

Now Your Number’s Healthy blood pressure: below 120/80 Early high blood pressure: between 120/80 and 140/90 High blood pressure: 140/90 or higher

4 VOLUME VII ISSUE 4, April 2015 Department News Shelby County Promotions Spotlight The following Shelby County employees were promoted during the month of APRIL! Name Department Position Jamie Allen Fire Department Firefighter V– Lieutenant Shannon Caraway Juvenile Court Manager of Information Calvin Cleaves II Fire Department Firefighter V– Lieutenant Cheyenne Collins County Clerk Office Tax Collector James Craft Fire Department Firefighter IV– Driver Robert Dabbs Fire Department Firefighter V– Lieutenant Bettina Davis General Session Manager B Anthony Durham Code Enforcement Manager A Arun Kumar Reddy Dyasani Information Technology Senior Programmer Analyst Tonya Gandy-Moore Juvenile Court JC Detention Officer Lead Dennis George Code Enforcement SR. Electrical Inspector Jonathan Hanks Fire Department Firefighter V– Lieutenant Raymond Hoffman Jr. Fire Department Firefighter VI– Battalion Chief Kevin Lamontagne Corrections Maintenance Mechanic Felicia Mason Assessor’s Office Administrative Technician Atline McCullough Code Enforcement Fleet Operation Specialist Stanley McNeil Juvenile Court Facilitator– Process/IV-D John Mitchell Fire Department Firefighter IV– Driver Cary Neal Corrections Counselor A Jasmine Newsom Juvenile Court Judicial Services Coordinator Angela Noblin Assessor’s Office Administrative Technician Stephanie Short Corrections Counselor A Cassandra Smith-Graham Criminal Court Principal Court Clerk Marcus Taylor Roads and Bridges Sign Technician Senior

Congratulations!

Shelby County Health Department!

The Shelby County Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative has created a blog which will feature a variety of subjects as well as links to re- sources. Log onto www.shelbycountyIMRI.wordpress.com! Follow the blog and receive an email when a new entry is posted! The first blog post consists of the Executive Summary highlighting the progress made thus far, the action plan, the strategic methods and much more. It takes the entire community to continue making progress.

Log onto www.shelbycountyIMRI.wordpress.com TODAY and share with others!

5

VOLUME VII ISSUE 4, April 2015 Department News The Crime Victims Center The Shelby County Crime Victims Center is the hub of victim services for the City of Memphis and Shelby County. Any resident of Shelby National Domestic Violence Awareness Month County who is a victim of a crime, Saturday Legal Clinic - Fayette, Lauder- or anyone who becomes a victim dale & Tipton County residents while visiting the county, may ac- March 28, May 30, July 25, Sept. 26 cess services through this office. First Presbyterian Church 403 S. Main St., Covington, TN 38019 Victim services include: Class begins at 11 a.m., but please arrive between 10:30 and 11 a.m. as seats are • Assistance Filing for the Ten- available on a first come, first serve basis. Here are some additional websites and nessee Criminal Injuries Fund hotlines that can help you find alternative legal assistance. • Crisis counseling Call 1-888-253-4259, a free legal resource. Leave a voicemail, and you will receive a return phone call from a licensed attor- • Help developing a meaningful ney. safety plan Visit www.TNjustice.org for free advice from a private attorney. Visit www.memphisbar to locate private • Help with obtaining an Order Alternative Legal Assistance attorneys in the Memphis area. of Protection

If you are in need of legal assistance but Other Upcoming Events! are unable to afford an attorney, here's a • Help with Social Services list of various resources throughout the Red Zone Mix and Mingle needs, including screening greater Memphis area that can assist you Every fourth Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. with free advice and legal consultation. Automatic Slims 83 S. 2nd St., Memphis, TN 38103 Note: All services are free and confi- Please note: Legal clinics may not be dential. held on or around holidays or during Order of Protection Sessions: What to Expect at the Hearing inclement weather. Learn of any can- Hosted by FSC, Memphis Area Legal Ser- cellations by calling Memphis Area Le- For help as a victim of crime, please gal Services' information line 24/7 at vices and Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness 901-523-8823 throughout the greater Program Inc. contact us at (901) 222-3950, Mon- Memphis area that can assist you with April 16, 2 p.m. (MALS) day - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Or, free advice and legal consultation. FSC Conference Room you may complete the following

Upcoming Victim Service online request for help: Attorney of the Day Program Events and Support Group 140 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38103 Meetings Contact Room 134 Anna Whalley, LCSW Every Thursday Free HIV Testing at FSC Class begins at 1:30 p.m., but please ar- Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Administrator of rive between 12:30 and 1 p.m. as seats are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 Crime Victim Services available on a first come, first serve basis. p.m. The Crime Victims Center (CVC) Domestic Violence Review and Re- Saturday Legal Clinic - Shelby County sponse Team 1750 Madison Ave., Suite 100 residents Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Memphis, TN 38104 Benjamin Hooks Library 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111 FSC conference room Second Saturday of the month For more information, Ph: (901) 222-3950 Class begins at 10 a.m., but please arrive contact Vernetta Eddleman Fx: (901) 222-3951 between 9:30 and 10 a.m. as seats are [email protected] available on a first come, first serve basis. Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

6 VOLUME VII ISSUE 4, April 2015

About Shelby County

Shelby County was established in 1819. It is the state’s largest county both in terms of popula- APRIL 2015 tion and geographic area. Its APRIL ANNIVERSARIES ETIREES 40 Years of Service R county seat is Memphis. It is part of the Memphis Metropolitan Genetta Bady, Health Dept. Employee, (Years & Services) & Dept Statistical Area, which comprises Gordon L. Abernathie,(28) Sheriff’s Office eight counties in the three states 35 Years of Service Toni R. Anderson,(23) Sheriff’s Office of , , and Janis Dunavant, Criminal Court Clerk Deborah K. Benson,(25) Sheriff’s Office . Shelby County was 25 Years of Services David C. Durant,(9) Roads and Bridges named for Governor Isaac Shelby Michael Bonner, Roads and Bridges Emerson Earl,(17) Sheriff’s Office (1750-1826) of Kentucky. William McCammon, Fire Dept. Denis R. Fritchie,(36) Health Dept. Shelby County is governed by Joan J. Maxwell– Pewitt, Juvenile Court Evelyn M. Guy,(14) Legislative a mayor-commissioner form of Evertis Fullilove-Harris, Sheriff’s Office government under a Home Rule Eddie R. Haley Jr.,(36) Election Commission Charter that went into effect on Tony R. Butler, Support Services Stephanie H. Herbin,(25) Criminal Court Clk. September 1, 1986. Each serves a Ylandia M. Gregory, Sheriff’s Office Glenn Mayfield,(26) Juvenile Court 4-year term. Together, the ad- Dennis E. James, Juvenile Court Ronald D. Nelson,(25) Corrections ministration and the Board of Joseph E. Rea,(34) Fire Department County Commissioners are re- Carmon Strong Oliver,(25) Assessor’s Office sponsible for governing the most populous of Tennessee’s 95 coun- ties. The county’s personnel staff of approximately 6,270 people have the direct duty of providing services for 910,100 citizens ac- cording to the 2007 estimated census data. Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., was elect- ed as Shelby County Mayor on August 5, 2010. Shelby County Government Mayor’s Office 160 North Main Street Memphis, Tennessee 38103 APRIL 2015 CONDOLENCES Phone: 901-222-2000 Below is a list of employees who lost a loved one this month. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. Fax: 901-222-2005 Employee Department Relative Relations E-mail: [email protected] Please submit stories, comments, and questions Maurice Sargent Code Enforcement Mrs. Bettye Sargent Wife Published by the Public Affairs Office: James Milam Code Enforcement Mrs. Bettye Sargent Sister Steve Shular 901-222-2047 Loretta Skinner Health Department Mrs. Vera L. Reynolds Mother Theresa Hill 901-222-2013 Vernita Mask CSA Ms. Lillie Mask Mother Pat Herndon (Graphic Design) 901-222-2447 Eddie Haley Support Services Self Self Rosemary Johnson-Haley Division of Corrections Mr. Eddie Haley Husband Tamara Haley-Crutcher Health Department Mr. Eddie Haley Uncle Cassandra Thompson EOC Mrs. Blanch Hunt Mother Tracey Knox Health Department Mr. Willie Neely Father LaKeisa M. Martin Juvenile Court Mr. Willie J. Martin Father Sandra Prather Support Services Mrs. Lenora Jones Mother

7