Employee Appreciation Picnic
July 28th, 2006
Last year it was rain. This year the big factor was the heat. It was a scorcher all across the country. Each day we wondered if those temps might threaten our gathering. However, the morning of the picnic, we woke up to cool air that brought a sense of relief with it.

By 11:00 a.m. at Norway Beach picnic grounds, volunteers were already hard at work setting up tables, chairs, and food. It was a beautiful sight from under the shade of the trees, with beautiful blue waters out front and a nice breeze coming off of the lake. It turned out to be an excellent day after all.

Tom Cloud's Catering Services cooked up our tasty BBQ lunch again this year. As the smoke from his cooker drifted through the area all we could think of was the hot brats, hotdogs and hamburgers Tom was cooking. By 1:00 p.m. over two hundred employees and guests had been served and more were coming.

Boat rides, bingo games, and door prize drawings kept the fun going. The MC and a few brave singers from the crowd provided the additional entertainment.

Employees helped with organizing, security, medical assistance, grounds cleaning, set up, food service, games, registration and awards. Again like last year, the response for volunteers was excellent and we send out a huge "Thank You" to all those individuals.

Registration Table

Lenny leading us in the bingo game

"Ronnie" and Come And Get Your Love

Hard at work

Peak of the day

Under the pavillion

Terry and Bob

Evelyn

Cool beverages on a warm day

Gettin' it done

Aileen and Carol, Made in the shade

Ashlee and baby, Martin, Larry

Fun in the Sun

Maintenance crew at rest

Officers and employees enjoying the weather

Carmen, first to break the ice

Helen, having a great time

Carmen and Jim

Enjoying the view on the beach

Rod, taking in the crowd

Gloria, photographer on the spot

Volunteer List

Special Assignments

Picnic Coordinator: James Allen

DPS – Security: Steve Day

Health – Ambulance: Tonya Losh

Insurance - Certificate of Liability: JoAnne Withers, LL Gaming

Facilities Maintenance - Tables/chairs: John Smith

Youth Division – Bingo Game: Marcie Ardito; Francis Sherer

Head Start Program – Food Order & Storage: Kim St. John; Elizabeth Wakanabo

Human Resources – pick up and deliver supplies: Dorothy Cyr; Kari Demo; Michelle Ortley; Tana Morgan

Teals Cakes: Gina Papasadora; Dorothy Cyr

Picnic Photos: Gloria Dudley

Boat Rides: Bob Whipple

PA System/MC: Jim Allen

On-Site Volunteers

Lenny Fineday Michael Smith
Adria Johnson Mark Rogers
Nancy Washington Wayne Modrow
Donna Bunker Mike Bankey
Ive Roberts Jim Hanson
Spencer Whitefeather Ben Madsen
Dave Paquette Bernadette Gotchie
Sheryl Howard Roberta Decker
Rosalie Lovelace Jeff Harper
Natalie Smith Martin Robinson
Pam Lausche Todd Smith
Laura New Stan Howard
Sharon Brown Pat Howard
Marci Gotchie Bernard Robinson
Leon Butcher Carol Brown
Marvin Watkins Ed Williams
Scott Whitebird Mike Chosa
Franklyn Sherman, Jr.