This year marked the 35th Anniversary of the Foster Grandparent Program. Each grandparent was recognized for volunteering their love, skills and time to children with exceptional needs at the annual recognition luncheon on May 12. Roger Palomino gave special appreciation to Grandma Emma Curtis for her commitment, mentoring and loving to the Sanctuary/SOUL youth. In the past year, more than 80 Foster Grandparents have served over 81,000 volunteer hours to at-risk infants, children and youth at 35 volunteer sties throughout Fresno and Madera Counties.
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Salam Mohammad, EOC Finance Director,
elected as President of the Fresno Metropolitan Rotary
EOC employee appointed to the State of California Women’s Health Council
Gilda Arreguin has recently been appointed to the State of California Women’s Health Council (WHC). The Council provides policy recommendations to the Director of the Department through the Office of Women's Health (OWH). The Council offers analysis of emerging issues and contributes to the planning, projects and products of OWH. The WHC also creates opportunities for public-private partnerships and linkages to improve the health status of women and girls in California. Gilda is featured on their website <click here>. Congratulations to Gilda for the opportunity to serve on this council.
EOC Recognizes the Fresno Area Express
FRESNO, CA: On Tuesday, May 2 at 8:45 a.m, Roger Palomino and Joe Martinez co-presented a recognition award to the City of Fresno-Fresno Area Express for their significant contribution to the EOC Sanctuary. Pictured are EOC Sanctuary TLC Residents Andrew Lee and Teresa Knowles. Also pictured is Dean Huff, FAX Operations Manager and Butch Helton, ATU Union rep.
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Roger Palomino and Joe Martinez were recognized at the Comprehensive Youth Services 2006 Child Advocacy Awards Luncheon.
Roger Palomino, Executive Director, was presented with the Floyd Poore Memorial Award for being “one of our community’s most well respected leaders and a staunch advocate of low-income children and families”.
Joe Martinez, Safe Place Outreach Coordinator, was presented with the “Child Advocacy Award” for his “devotion to improving the health, welfare and development of at-risk children and youth in Fresno County”.
Our Annual Wellness Fair was held on Tuesday, May 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the 1900 Mariposa Mall Executive Plaza Courtyard in recognition of National Employee Health and Fitness Day. Following is the list of winners
Name
Program
Prize
Latisha Conway
Finance
Emergency Kit
Caroline Calhoun
LCC Youth Build
Gym Duffle Bag
Sharon Harris
Workforce Connection
Gym Duffle Bag
Jennifer Diaz
Employment & Training
GymDuffle Bag
Isabel Alvarez
Employment & Training
Water Bottle
Yaroslav Gringo
Employment & Training
Water Bottle
Marisela Carillo
Head Start
Water Bottle
Nora Berumen
Head Start
Fleece Pullover
Jenny Flores
n/a
T-Shirt
David Farfan
Workforce Connection
T-Shirt
Liz Varela
Head Start
Centerpoint Gift Certificate
Kiran Hayer
Finance
Therapeutic Learning Center 1 Hour Massage
Greg Streets
Information Technology
Bocce Game Set
Nancy Alvarez
LIHEAP
Three Game Set
May Her
Head Start
Croquet Game Set
Anne Adamson Early
Head Start
Three in One Crystal Game Set
Anna Martinez
Human Resources
$25 Gift Certificate
Johnie Roden
Employment & Training
Therapeutic Learning Center 1 Hour Massage
Congratulations! Winners can pick up their prizes in the Human Resources Office.
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Bike 2 Work Day Corporate Challenge- Friday, May 19th
Beat the high cost of gas and enjoy the benefits of communting by bike. Register to win a free bike or other prizes. The deadline to register is Tuesday, May 16. Submit your completed registration (2-pages, see link below) to HR in person or fax to 263-1072.
(registration forms will also be available at the Wellness Fair on Tuesday)
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the one day of the year when American people take time to remember those who have fought for our country and what it stands for. The people of Waterloo, New York first celebrated this holiday on May 5, 1866. In 1971 our Federal Government designated the last Monday of May as the official Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday and remember those that have fought for our country!
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Wild Water Adventures
We are now selling Wild Water Adventures consignment tickets in the Human Resources Office for $13/ticket. The tickets are good for any day throughout the summer with the exception of July 4th.
Memorial Day 
Memorial Day is the one day of the year when American people take time to remember those who have fought for our country and what it stands for. The people of Waterloo, New York first celebrated this holiday on May 5, 1866. In 1971 our Federal Government designated the last Monday of May as the official Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday and remember those that have fought for our country! 