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From the Chair of the Legislature:
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Transition Continues:
Administrator Whicher to Remain Through November A. •
Although the effective decision was made on April 1, it was seriously
deliberated business: the County Administrator search will be continued
over several more months.
After an extensive search — involving 15 committee members representing
county staff, administration, legislators and community members,
including valuable feedback from Department Heads who met and
interviewed one of the finalists — the legislature concluded that a Notes From the County Administrator:
successful candidate had not yet been found to meet the needs of County
government Farewell... But Not Yet!
With appreciation for his willingness to stay on while the search continues,
Writing a nostalgic goodbye is something done with mixed emotions.
the Legislature then unanimously reappointed Steve Whicher as County
Administrator until November 30,'08 — to guarantee a smooth transition On the one hand there is the rather pleasant realization that for the
through the fall budget process. remainder of life, time is for enjoyment and exploration. After forty
years of working, taking one day at a time, enjoying sunshine, fresh air,
On behalf of my legislative colleagues, I can't express enough how and good company, it seems like heaven. On the other hand, having
appreciative we are to each person who assisted us in the search process day after day of no schedules, no pressure, and few challenges is a bit
to this point, especially Nancy Zahler, Bob DeLuca, Jonathan Wood and frightening. keep thinking of my mom, after she retired she
Paula Younger, as well as Steve Estes and Anita Fitzpatrick for their commented to me that she couldn't understand how she had ever had
utmost professionalism at every turn. While the Legislature will determine time to work. think that will be my fate also.
by mid -April more specific processes to continue the search, we vdiII build
on the efforts of the initial search committee to secure the highest qualified That was how was planning to begin my goodbye but, as Mike
candidate to meet the needs of our organ¢ation and county. explained above, that will have to wait a little longer. For all of you who
called, stopped me on the Commons, or sent notes of good luck and
After such an investment of energies, its quite natural to feel the 'let down appreciation; you made my planned transition much easier and thank
of a lengthened transition, but there is nothing but brimming pride that we you. To Administration staff, with your endless sense of good humor,
should all take in the competency and public service that every county good food, and astonishingly hard work, you have made life easy forme
employee exhibits each and every day. That pride in such a high quality and I owe you everything.
commitment to the common good energizes us all to pull together toward
successful future outcomes through uncertain times. (Continued on Page 2)
I welcome any and all questions or suggestions, (274 -5439;
mak11@ comell. edu.) ThanksforallthatyougivetomakeTompkins INSIDE THIS ISSUE
County the very best county in New York State.
Inclusion Through Diversity 2
Respecffully, Letter From Barb Eckstrom 3
Celebrate Earth Day 3
/1124 Calling All Dragons, 4
Kudos Korner 4
Changes at the Legislature 5
Powerful Tools for Caregivers 5
Michael A. Koplinka -Loehr Updating Our Administrative Manual 6
Chair, Tompkins County Employee Spotlights 7
Department News 8
Legislature, District 11 25 Year Club 9
2008 County Training 10
Classified Ads 12
Notes From the County Administrator So, getting back to wofic... I hope by now you all have at least heard
(Continued From Page 1) that Tompkins County, on behalf of the Tompkins County Council of
Governments (TCCOG), received a $266,000 Shared Municipal
Having agreed to stay on until a successor is picked, and since we Services Incentive (SMSI) grant to establish a Health Benefits
have a short transition period, I am in the Civil Service limbo-land of Consortium with an implementation date of January 1, 2010. The
having retired, but still working. It is a strange state where none of the consortium's purpose is to bring all municipalities in Tompkins County
rules regarding time and pay quite apply. together to purchase health benefit plans. It is anticipated that this
administrative change alone will reduce costs by 8 to 10 percent of
So, for a time now I will continue to serve as your Administrator, and premiums paid in Tompkins County.
life should go on as before. In preparation for a new Administrator, I
am continuing to delegate many of my responsibilities. During this Recognizing that when management and elected officials begin talking
transition, I will be concentrating on short term projects such as the about your benefits, alarms go off, let me assure you that the first goal
Shared Municipal Services Health Benefits grant, negotiations with of the Consortium is to develop plan designs that will not diminish
Statewide Wireless Network, labor negotiations, and attending to the anyone's cunent benefits. In some cases, members will enjoy
review of some long neglected and erratically enforced policies of the improved coverage. As we move ahead we will be providing you with
Legislature. more information, but if you would like to know more or simply keep up
to date on our progress, go to Tompkins County's home page and
While no one likes the idea of reopening a search process, my desire is select Shared Services Health Benefits Study.
that the Legislature and the reconstituted search team take the time for
a well thought out recruitment plan and selection process. That is not Thank you all for your dedication and hard work during these
to say take all the time in the world: efficiency is an admirable trait. challenging times.
- Steve Whicher
Inclusion Through Diversity: What Does It Mean for Us?
By Legislator L eslyn McBcan -CIailbome, Chair Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee
success strategy, and •
inclusion Through Diversity — the strength of this statement is the providing opportunities for Towykr%12
foundation on which the Tompkins County Workforce Diversity and individual growth and coley
Inclusion Committee (WDIC) is building its plan for promoting a fully promotion.
inclusive county organization. c )
Organizations which tie
To be a fully inclusive and representative organization, we need to diversity and inclusion to their
increase, respect and support diversity on all levels, the visible and the way of doing business as an
not so visible. WDIC began this work three years ago and since then individual or a team drive employee engagement, and hence increase
has produced a recruitment resource guide, followed by a legislature- performance, productivity and customer satisfaction. In Tompkins
adopted diversity logo and statement and related policy guidelines. County, we are moving steadfastly in that direction. We encourage
each of you as individual employees and departments to take the small
Recently the county adopted the tagline for use on all county steps towards creating this fabric of inclusion. Hang welcome signs in
stationery, Inclusion through Diversity. The infusion of this statement different languages at your main gateway; rent a popular movie DVD
on our correspondence suggests that we are seriously committed to and create a Tight and lively discussion over lunch where you watch t
making diversity and inclusion a priority and are letting it be known to as a group and see how many stereotypes you can identify; purchase a
all. We are also demonstrating this commitment in other ways. For framed photo, poster, or artifact that properly represents a different
example, the framed diversity statements hang proudly and visibly in all culture once a month to add to your wall space — know what that piece
our departments and in some human service agencies that receive of art means before you hang it; or create a round table discussion
funding from the county. about each aspect of the diversity statement.
What does it all mean? Visibly, it means hiring people of different As we continue our work at WDIC, we hope over the next few months
races, ethnicities and protected classes; maintaining a physical space to visit with each department to explain the county's diversity and
that is welcoming and supportive; and sharing respectful, helpful and inclusion effort. We hope to develop and maintain a lending library of
courteous interactions. Below the surface is where the real work resources on diversity and inclusion, propose development of an award
happens, the not so visible. This includes understanding diversity and that recognizes and supports diversity efforts throughout the county,
its role as an essential ingredient for organization and individual and complete our diversity plan that sets key competencies and
success; recognizing individual, unique frames of reference and their measurements for leading a diverse organization.
impacts on the organization's growth and success; valuing individual
contributions at all levels and leveraging the talents, skills and Remember...ourstrength is in our diversity, our respect is in our
experiences of everyone to meet the individual and organization inclusion, our success is in our inclusion through diversity!
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Sustainability Update:
A Letter From Barb Eckstrom
To County Employees,
Have you heard the news that Tompkins County recently adopted a policy that is designed to help us reduce our waste,
creating a healthier environment for everyone?
To help implement these policies, the Solid Waste Division has provided departmental waste assessments. In addition to the
waste assessment, departments will receive new recycling bins, posters, and ongoing technical assistance.
Your Waste Reduction Representative has been designated in each department to help with the implementation of upcoming
programs. With your second paycheck in April, you will receive a flyer to let you know who your Waste Reduction
Representative is. Your Representative will periodically inform you of upcoming programs and tips to practicing the 4R's
(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rebuy).
By participating you can make a difference. Remember recycling is one of the simplest actions you can take to improve your
environmental impact. By purchasing recycled content paper, you can close the recycling loop, and create a market for the
materials you recycle.
Do you want to learn other ways you can help? See your Waste Reduction Representative for additional waste reduction tips
and suggestions. We look forward to working together to create a better Tompkins County for ourselves and future
generations.
Sincerely,
Barbara Eckstrom Celebrate Earth Day April 22 !
Solid Waste Manager
You don't have to participate in a big event to celebrate Earth Day, the holiday is about celebrating
environment and community. Use this information to help you find something that fits you and honors the
day as well.
• At home trash tracking: Poke through your family's weekly garbage to see how much in it is
recyclable, compostable, or can be reduced all together. Then set a goal, for example, "by next
week we will only have our trash can %4 full rather than all the way"
tia • Get Active! Explore the natural areas of Tompkins County on an Earth Day Hike. It is good for you
and gives appreciation for our environment.
+ Help Out! The term sustainability is about more than the environment, it is about community.
Celebrate Earth day by assisting an elderly neighbor, organizing community events, or volunteering
with a local organization.
Ai ft + Carpool, use public transportation, or walk to get where you are going! Reduce your pollution by
20 pounds!
• Use your money wisely- Buy local, organic, recycled products. Or even better, don't buy anything
at all on Earth Day.
• Plant a tree in your yard or community- trees suck up carbon dioxide and make the air clean for us
to breathe.
- Linnett Short
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It is that time of year again! We need to start planning for the 2008 Finger Lakes International Dragonboat Festival race and
are looking for volunteers of any kind. This year's race will be held on July 12 and I've been asked to help coordinate the
team. The race involves a boat that appears to be a ferocious dragon able to skim along the water, is manned by twenty -two
individuals in all (twenty paddling, one drummer, and one steering), and goes a short distance down the inlet (not as long as
the professional racers). We are searching for volunteers who would like to paddle; who would like to provide moral
support; assist in paperwork; and also appreciate donations toward scholarships for the team members.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the 2008 Tompkins County Dragonboat Race team please be sure to let us
know by e- mailing me at kfullerrtompkins- co.org. Although there is a fee of $25 /person, we have been able to have fellow
County employees offer donations for scholarships to get the teams up and running. If you would like to be a part, but cannot
participate, we would love to have you sponsor a member of the team. Anyone wishing to find out more about this fun event
please feel free to call me at 274 -5434.
- Karen Faller
TOMPKINS
Kudos Korner.... COUNTY
OFFICE FOR
iPE AGING .
Dianna Schooley Honored for
"Pride of Workmanship"
This past fall, the Ithaca Rotary Club presented the "Pride of
Workmanship Award" to Dianna Schooley, Senior Account Clerk
Typist at the Tompkins County Office forthe Aging. 4 00.1
Dianna has been a vital member of the Office forthe Aging (COFA)
team since 1989.
When not answering the phone or dealing with budget numbers
Dianna is the "go to" person for all of us here at the Office for the here in the office, Dianna can be found spending time with her
Aging. Her positive attitude and cheerful disposition, as well as her husband, Paul, her two sons and three stepsons as well as ten
amazing ability to multi -task in a busy work environment, help all of grandchildren. She enjoys reading, puzzles and probably some
us to better serve older adults in our community. relief from the demands of her job!
Irene Stein, our former Director, used to say about Dianna, "I may Congratulations, Dianna! The "Pride of Workmanship Award" is
be the boss, but Dianna runs the office!" We here at COFA agree well deserved.
with that description.
Thank You, Courthouse Cleaners!
The staff in the Legislature Office would like to recognize the cleaners forthe Courthouse area.
These gentlemen are always friendly, accommodating, and do a good job.
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Comings and Goings at the Legislature
Farewell to Tim Joseph
Legislator Tim Joseph, who had
represented District 12 (Town of Ithaca) In his letter of resignation from the Legislature, Tim stated that he has
on the Legislature since 1992 and ended greatly enjoyed his 15 years of service on the Legislature and wished
six years as Legislature Chair at the end all of his colleagues in county government the best in their continued
of last year, resigned from the Legislature service.
last month. Tim was appointed Director
- L of New York State Parks, Finger Lakes Tim's District 12 seat will be filled by special election, to be conducted
Region. He began service in his new April 22na
administrative position March 3rd.
Congratulations and best wishes, Tim, from all of us on the Corridors
As Regional Director, Tim now oversees a sprawling area containing Team!
25 parks and historical sites. A map of the region and its parks can be
found at http:// www .nvsparks.state.nv.us/regions /finger lakes.asp .
Welcome to Carol Chock
Carol Chock joined the Legislature as of December 26, 2007, as an appointed member of the —''/ ,
succeeding Dick Booth in representing District 3 (City and Town of Tompkins County Strategic Tourism
Ithaca.) Planning Board. *'
Carol has lived in Ithaca for nearly 40 years, half of that time in the Carol says, "We're lucky in Tompkins tiw
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Belle Sherman neighborhood of the City of Ithaca. She studied County to live in a very special place _
engineering, social psychology and anthropology at Cornell, where she with a unique mix of beauty,
earned a Masters degree in City and Regional Planning. Carol is educational opportunities and community, Carol states. "I believe we
Associate Director of Foundation Relations at Cornell. She has prior can set overall strategic goals that balance the varied needs of our
experience in the City of Ithaca Planning Department and as a community and provide basic services, while remaining flexible enough
research assistant for the Tompkins County Environmental Health to consider promising new ideas that emerge."
Planning Council. Her past public service includes more than six years
Welcome to the Legislature, Carol!
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
1504` Are you caring fora spouse, a parent or loved one and feeling stressed emotionally, financially or physically due to the
challenges of this care? Many caregivers share a similar experience as they juggle the demands of work, family and caring
- for their loved one. Too often, in trying to meet the demands of all these interests, they neglect to care for themselves!
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six -week educational program designed to provide caregivers the tools needed for taking
care of themselves is being offered here in Tompkins County. Currently there are three different Powerful Tools for
Caregivers classes being held. During six, 2 hour sessions held weekly, caregivers are learning to reduce stress, improve
self - confidence, better communicate feelings, and access local resources. Attendees also are learning how to balance the
demands in their lives and to increase their ability to make tough decisions.
Because we have had such an enthusiastic response to this offering and have needed to offer an additional class, Powerful
Tools for Caregivers will again be available to caregivers this fall. Be sure to look for more information in the fall.
You may contact Marilyn Roberts Chase at mroberts(a tompkins- co.orq or 2745488 for more information about the Powerful
Tools for Caregivers classes.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is supported by a grant from the Community Health Foundation of Western and Central
NewYork and co- sponsored by the Office for the Aging, Lifelong, Cayuga Medical Center, Hospicare and Palliative Care
Services, Family and Children's Services of Ithaca, and Tompkins County Department of Social Services.
- Submitted by Trine Schickel
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Bringing Our Administrative Manual Up To Date
By Marcia Lynch
Did you know...
You are probably familiar with Tompkins County's Administrative That it is the goal of Government Operations Co,nnnittee
Manual, which includes policies which support all departments and to have the Administrative Policy Manual updated, so
administrative units of the County. The manual can be accessed that at least 50 percent of policies contained within it at'
through the County intranet by clicking the Tompkins County Poky up-to-date as of the end of 2009? For more inforuiatioi '
Manuallink: contact County Administration at . 274-5551.
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http :llwww.tompkins- co.oralctvad min/oolicv /didvouknow.htm.
Last year, theLegislature's Government Operations Committee
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identified the need to develop a plan for routine review and/or updates
of the manual to ensure that it remains accurate and current. The
Committee established the goal of having the manual updated, so that
at least 50 percent of policies contained within it are up -to -date as of Associated with that policy, forms have been designed to assist in the
the end of 2009. policy change and development process.
Up until now, there had been no coordinated approach or guidelines for A List of Policies Not Updated for 15 Years or More was developed.
updating the manual. More than half (63 percent) of the policies This list includes 49 policies which have not been reviewed since their
originated 25 years ago; and roughly 75 percent of the policies have "effective date "; have not been reviewed or updated within the past 15
been revised; with revision dates spanning 22 years. The committee years; or which have been changed because of labor contract
also determined that the process needed to identify and resolve negotiations. Departments responsible for these policies established
inconsistencies in existing policies. priorities for their updates, and the departments are now updating the
policies, according to the guidelines of Policy 01 -04. As part of the
The Department of County Administration holds the responsibility for process, once the departments have prepared their proposed
manual maintenance coordination. Since last July, a planning team revisions, each draft policy goes to departments for an impact review.
made up of Cathy Covert (Legislature) and Norma Jayne, Doreen
Lauper and myself (from County Administration) with Paula Younger as To see the list of policies being worked on, go to the Administrative
facilitator, has been working to develop a program which will enable the Manual link on the intranet and click on the appropriate link on the pop-
County to meet the Committee's goal, while keeping the organization up message. Updating of these policies will meet the GO Committee's
informed and capturing individuals' needs and interests along the way. goal of bringing at least 60 percent of County policies up to date.
Activity to (ate: As part of this effort, the Legislature in January If you have any questions about the process of updating the
adopted the revised Administrative Policy01 -04: Modifying the Administrative Manual, call County Administration at274 -5551. Well
Adminisfrative Manual The Policies and Procedures of Tompkins keep you posted on the status of this project in future issues of County
County Government. (http:llwww. tompkins- co.ora /ctvadminlpolicv101- Corridors.
04.htm). This policy specifies how County policies are updated.
Submitted by Genf Lockwood
Adopt -A- Highway
Springtime — what a wonderful season and a great 2007. Several of the groups also recycle whatever
time to think about spring cleaning. possible, and some even dispose of trash themselves.
How about "spring cleaning" a highway? Not only Thank you to all participants!
will you enjoy the benefits of being out in the fresh
spring air and getting some exercise, but think how Interested in "adopting" an available County Road?
nice the roadsides look without the trash and litter! For more information or an application packet, please
contact Geri Lockwood, at 274 -0314, or e-mail to
There are approximately 43 groups currently glockwood @tompkins- co.org.
participating in the County's Adopt -A- Highway
Program, with more than 165 bags of litter, plus Please also visit the link on our website at
miscellaneous other items, reportedly collected in www.tompkins- co.orglhighway.
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Employee Spotlights
Jessica Verfuss
Last September, I was hired as the Assistant Fire and I was initially assigned to the pharmacy and quickly learned all
Emergency Management Director for the Department of the different names of various medications and how to provide
Emergency Response. My primary responsibilities are to help quick and efficient customer service! I was then transferred to
administer various fire programs and liaison between the the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department. Once
County's 18 fire departments and the Office of Fire Prevention there, I received my National Registry EMT Certification. I
and Control and to help administer various emergency participated in numerous disaster drills and fleet hospital drills. I
management programs and requirements, cooperating with the was lucky enough to be there when things were changing. The
State Emergency Management Office. During an emergency or hospital wanted the department to become an Advanced Life
disaster, I will either be helping to run the County Emergency Support agency. I, along with four others, was able to obtain my
Operations Center, or out in the field coordinating response National Registry Paramedic Certification, through a paramedic
efforts and conducting disaster assessments. completion program set up specifically for military medical
personnel. I also attended Pensacola Junior College and
through the Navy College Office, I received my Associate's
II Degree in Allied Health Management from the University of
I Phoenix.
In 2001, I decided that I wanted to go back to school and was
• —1I honorably discharged from active duty. I then joined the Navy
1• "_ Reserve. I worked for Rural /Metro Emergency Services in Santa
Rosa County, FL until I received acceptance from SUNY
1 " _ Cortland's Political Science program.
I moved back to New York in November 2001 (Again, what was I
thinking!). I started working for TLC EMS in Cortland and
I grew up in Vestal and graduated from Vestal High School in attended SUNY. In the spring of 2005, I was accepted into the
1994. I was an active volunteer Emergency Medical Technician Washington Semester Program and interned with the Federal
(EMT) with Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad. I attended Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Washington, DC. I
Broome Community College, Medical Assistant Program. I worked with the National Disaster Medical System, which
decided that working in a doctor's office was not what I wanted oversees all the Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, Mortuary
to do, so I decided to join the U.S. Navy in 1996. Teams, Vet Teams and various special teams. In May of 2005, I
graduated with my BA in Political Science, with a concentration
After attending boot camp at Great Lakes, IL (in January...I don't in Public Administration, and Public Policy, with a minor in
know what I was thinking! At one point there were four feet of Management.
snow and it was 50 below!), I attended Hospital Corps School
and became a hospital corpsman. I graduated first in my class I am very excited about serving Tompkins County through this
and was able to choose my next duty station. I chose warm opportunity. I never thought I would find a job in Emergency
weather! I was stationed at Naval Hospital Pensacola in Management without moving to DC. I am happy about being
Pensacola, FL. able to stay close to home!
United , Thank You!
Way Thanks to all from County government who participated in this year's United Way campaign.
Ann Colt, Director of Campaign and Community Relations for the local United Way chapter, reports that pledges for
$14,645 were received from county employees in this year's Strong People, Strong Families, Strong Communities
campaign. The campaign overall exceeded its goal, raising $2,047,566 to help address human services needs in
Tompkins County.
"United Way of Tompkins County is very thankful for the generous support that it receives from our county
employees," adds Ann. "Donations support more than 150 year -round health and human service programs,
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Employee Spotlights (continued)
Liz Cameron
Liz Cameron retumed to county government last year as What do you like 4 1
Director of Environmental Health, based in the Tompkins County least about your � .
Health Department. Liz has served in her current position for job? a'• •"
nine months. Earlier, she had worked for the county as a Civil That I still have so
Engineer in the Engineering Division of Public Works for a much to leam
couple of years in the 1980's. because we are
responsible for such
a variety of —
Liz responded to the following questions from County Corridors programs.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I have two
What do you do here (your job duties)? kids, two dogs, two cats, and nine rats in our house. Since my
Good grief. EH oversees a ton of programs — public water kids are teenagers, our dogs are not well behaved, and we're
supply, onsite sewage treatment, restaurants, hotels, motels, always busy, maybe doing things with my husband are my
children's camps, swimming pools, rabies, and other programs favorite things.
that I don't have room to mention.
If you ran the world, what is the first thing you would do?
What do you like best about your job? Start working out, eating healthy, meditating and doing anything
The people that I work with in Environmental Health and the else I can think of to deal with the stress of running the world. I
Health Department. And that we are responsible for such a would probably focus on education for dealing with the
variety of programs. environment, global warming, poverty, disease, and violence
facing the world. I think progress in these areas hinges on
�� increasing both our personal knowledge and our knowledge and
understanding of others.
PG
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Department News
Personnel Department Solid Waste Division
The Tompkins County Personnel Department would like to Welcome to Stephanie Egan to the Solid Waste Division as the
introduce our newest staff member. new Communication Assistant
Shanovah Moodie will spend the majority of her time
coordinating the County's Training and Development program. However, she will also participate in our diversity and inclusion Highway Division efforts, assist with recruitment, monitor civil service examinations, perform community outreach and present civil Congratulations to Rick Chase (Highway Crew Supervisor) and service information sessions. Diane, on the birth of their daughter, Kendra Virginia, on December 9, 2007. We are happy to welcome Shanovah to the Personnel Department and Tompkins County and look forward to working with her. - 9 - C)7431'l y 1 EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL TOMPKINS COUNTY 25-YEAR CLUB DINNER The Tompkins County Legislature cordially invites you to join them in honoring this year's inductees into the Tompkins County 25 -Year Club. This year 's dinner will be held at the Lake Watch Inn 1636 E. Shore Drive (Rt. 34N), Ithaca, New York on May 29 2008. There will be a social hour from 5:30 until 6:30 and a banquet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please return the RSVP with your entree selection including payment of $15.00 per person, by April 24, 2008. There is no charge for 25 -Year Club members and their guest. This year's new inductees Linda Eva -- Department of Social Services Karen Johnson —� Health Department Susan Cook -- County Attorney's Office Euguanie Fudala Dept. of Social Services I will attend the 25 -Year Club Dinner on Thursday May 29, 2008 Entree Selections Tenderloin Tips in Bordelaise Sauce Chicken Francais Stuffed Shells (vegetarian) Salad Entree available upon request Name: Name of Guest: Please make checks payable to TOMPKINS COUNTY and send to: Tompkins County Personnel Department 125 East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 -10- Tompkins County 2 0 0 8 T r a i n i n g S c h e d u l e All classes take place at TC3 Tioga Place 1 118 N. Tioga St 1 Cor. W Seneca & N Tioga St 1 (607) 272.302.5 I MP F WORKSHOP TITLE DATE / TIME Co to the Employee Intranet and click on the Training and INSTRUCTOR Development link or go to www.tompkins- co.org/personnel /training for detailed workshop information ADr Wed, 4/9, 8:30 -12:30 Great Customer Connections Rich Gallagher Wed, 4/16, 8:30 -12:30 Strengths -Based Feedback: You Can Tell Anyone Anything Rich Gallagher Fri, 4/18 & 4/25, 8:30 -12 :00 Excel Level 1 Bill Vemola Mav Fri, 5/2, 8:30 -12:30 Conducting Performance Appraisals that Inspire Commitment Bob Blenn Thu, 5/8, 8:30 -12:30 Great Customer Connections Rich Gallagher Mon, 5/12 & 5/19, 8:30 -12:00 Excel Level 2 Bill Vemola Wed, 5/21 & 5/28, 8:30 -12:00 Excel Level 3 Bill Vernola Thu, 5/22 & 5/29, 8:30 -12:00 Access Level 1 Bill Vemola Tue, 6/3 & 6/10, 8:30 -12:00 Access Level 2 Bill Vernola Thu, 6/5, 8:30 -12:30 Great Customer Connections Rich Gallagher Wed, 6/18 & 6/25, 8:30 -12:00 Access Level 3 Bill Vemola Thu, 6/27, 8:30 -12:30 Delivering Effective Feedback in a Minute Bob Blenn July Fri, 7/11, 8 :30 -12:30 Personnel Law for Supervisors Elizabeth Britt Fri, 7/18, 8:30 -12:30 Getting a Grip: Managing Priorities and Stress Bob Blenn Sent Fri, 9/12, 8:30 -12:30 Getting a Grip: Managing Priorities and Stress Bob Blenn Fri, 9/19, 8:30 -12:30 Conducting Performance Appraisals that Inspire Commitment Bob Blenn Thu, 10/2, 8:30 -12:30 What to Say to a Porcupine! Rich Gallagher Thu, 10/16, 8:30 -12:30 Creating a Culture of Leadership in Support Staff Rich Gallagher Nov Thu, 11/6, 8:30 -12:30 HR Law for Supervisors Elizabeth Britt Special Instructions • REGISTRATION: (1)Call TC3.biz at 607- 272 -3025, gam to 6pm, or (2) email sanfors @tc3.edu . Information required: your name, your department, workshop name. Deadline to register: 5 business days prior to the workshop date. Cancellation deadline: 48 hrs prior. • Supervisor's approval required before registering for workshops. • Any workshops with less than 15 participants registered will be cancelled • All computer classes consist of two classes of 3.5 hrs each. • Please register for computer classes that are appropriate for your current level of expertise. • Within one month of the date of your workshop, you will be asked to complete a survey regarding the impact of the training. - 11- • United Way % FUNNY �,O (Continued from Page 7) in addition to our Hunger and Food Security and Urgent ( If \ Little Johnny's kindergarten crass was Rx Prescription Programs. We are so thankful for on a field trip to their localpolice station everybody's support. Every gift makes a very positive where they saw pictures tacked to a bulletin board of difference." the 10 most wanted criminals. One of the youngsters pointed to apicture and asked fit really was the photo Fund Distribution volunteers currently are being trained of a -w antedperson. 'yes,' saidtheporiceman. The with United Way's new online system. In late spring detectives want very 6a�y to capture him.' Little they will begin to review the outcome reports from the Johnny asked "Why didn't you keep him when you took agency's 43 member organizations. hispicture ?' The United Way funding cycle is from July 1 to June 30, 2008. l ik 0 IOU 41 i Ii . : -.,, - -- 'T.- '-:', ' -..- , ,' - 2 ,.' -, ' AV Foster Care /Adoption Information Meetings Submitted by Ellie Arnold To anyone who may be considering becoming a foster parent or adoptive parent and wants more information, Tompkins County Department of Social Services will hold informational meetings at the Human Services Building, Room 142, 320 W. State St., Ithaca, NY on the 2nd Thursdays of each month. The next meetings will be held April 10 and May 8 from Noon to 1 PM. Tompkins County has a special need for foster families in the Ithaca City School District and for families who mill foster teenagers. Please call 274 -5266 for more information. Thank you. Vending Committee "Vends" Website: iisisii Please remember to visit our Website, on the employee Intranet (click on the link under i , W a 5 "Events /News "), or wwvv. tompkins- co. org lemployee_onlyNendingCommittee News.pdf. Be sure • 111® to visit regularly for updated information on all trips, news, etc. , 1i 1.4 ,ri 7;3 1 2008 Tentative Trips: i i s; : k ��:�, Tentatively, the following trips are being considered: New York City (June 7 and December 6 possible dates), Hangar Theatre production of Oklahoma!, Marineland/Niagara Falls or Darien Lake, Buffalo Bills Football game, etc. If you have any ideas to share, please see your Department Representative (names listed on website). - 12 - Classified Ads Dog Dayz Inn - FOR SALE - 1972 Spoitscraft 30' Cabin Cruiser, Inboard with twin 225 engines. Sleeps 6, with room for blow -up A place where your dog feels + mattresses. Includes kitchen sink, cupboard, stove, gas grill, "at home ". refrigerator, dinner table, toilet, fly bridge with 36" ship • wheel, compass, 2 radios, GPS, 7 life jackets, depth finder Located in North Lansing — 'Y with speed water temperature, auto anchor, 100 gallon gas Sandy Strehle, 315497 -3467 = +y tank, 220 A /C, and 12V D/C electrical service, TV with dogdayzinn(a?yahoo.coin antenna and cable hook -up, AM/FM Cassette, water hook - http://www.dogdayzinn.com up, 100 gallon water storage tank, hot water tank, 2 bilge pumps, battery charger, swimming deck with ladder, extra propeller, fully canvassed, with new carpeting and steering cables. 30x50' winter cover, roof - covered in winter. A THE JUNKSTER - Call us for junk removal of all types - STEAL at $14,500.00 (could make a 10% commission for appliance, basement piles, garage collections, house finding buyer at this price)! Please call Paul, at (607) 564 - pressure- washing, lawn debris, winter clean -up help, etc. 1088, or e -mail at plcowlesAyahoo.com. Dump truck available for big items and bigger piles. Please call Bill, at (607) 539 -7449. FOR SALE - 1983 14' Sylvan aluminum fishing boat (3 FOR RENT - One bedroom furnished apartment, on bus bench seats), older 10 hp Johnson sea horse motor (runs route between Dryden and Etna. $600.00 /month includes excellent), with trailer. $750.00. Please call Chris, at (607) local phone and cable. Please call (607) 592 -9804. 592 -2899. LOST - MONT BLANC PEN, on WANTED TO RENT - a one- to three- bedroom apartment Wednesday, December 12, 2007, around close to downtown Ithaca, NY. Well- maintained and in good 12:15 p.m., near the entrance to the parking condition, with cable, internet access, and preferably with lot of the County Court House and the Old parking included. Pets allowed a BONUS. Please e-mail Jail (last seen near the bench outside the stephanie.a.eganagmail.com and rengels@ithaca.edu with Old Jail). Very sentimental value - reward details about the rental. offered. Please call Harold, at (607) 423 -2684. Forward classi led ads to Geri Lock»aod at the Highmwy Division glack»noddro nnkiras- co.ore Corridors is printed on 30% recycled paper, Editor's Note: THE CCRRIDCRS TEAM Correction Managing Editor Maureen Reynolds, County Clerk's Office Editorial Staff In the last issue of County Corridors, we suggested sending Geri Lockwood, Highway Christmas cards to "A Recovering American Soldier," care of Linnett Short, SW Management Division Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Sara Stark, DSS Edie Spaulding, DSS Since then, we have been informed that a check with the web Katrina Schickel, COFA site Snopes.com the item to be false. We are told that the Mu ltticuiculturr a l l ltu E Edit orr dGeri LR - CURRENTLY VACANT U.S. Postal Service will not accept mail addressed to Any Advising Editor, Page Layout Soldier ", "Any Wounded Soldier", or the like because if it did, it Marcia Lynch, Public Information could be providing a conduit for those who might harm armed Contributors services members. ■I County Employees and Retirees Interested in joining the Corridors team? regret the error. Contact Maureen at We re g 274-5431 or mreynolds@tompkins- co.org