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 urban park. 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 nature’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.