News for Calvert County Government Employees

New Voting System Debuts In October 2014, the Maryland State Board of Elections selected a new voting system for 2016. The system produces a voter-verifiable paper record - a "paper trail" - of each voter's selections.

During early voting and on Election Day, voters will be given a pre-printed paper ballot. Voters will mark the paper ballots by hand at a voting booth, review their marked paper ballots and insert them into a tabulation device.

A short video demonstration of the new system is available on the Calvert County Board of Elections Web page.

Volume XIl, Issue 5March 18, 2016

Pictured with the commissioners from left, are Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners Maureen Frederick, County Administrator Terry Shannon, Administrative Aide Lisa Tolomei and Executive Administrative Assistant Lisa Viverette.

Three county employees were honored during

the annual Women of the World awards ceremony hosted by the Calvert County Commission for Women and the League of Women Voters. The March 12 event recognized outstanding achievements and contributions made by women and girls in the community.

County Administrator Terry Shannon was recognized for business leadership and for implementing practices that improve the economic

status of women and girls. Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Coordinator Candice D’Agostino and Natural

Resources Division Chief Karyn Molines were also recognized for improving the quality of life for Calvert County women.

Shannon, Molines, D'Agostino Earn Women of the World Awards

From left, CAASA Coordinator Candice D’Agostino and friend

Pat Pease.

From left, Natural Resources Division Chief Karyn Molines

and friend Beverly Izzi.

Photos by Sharyn Ogden

The Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) implemented a new program that mirrors the birthday program to give county employees the opportunity to win a paid day off

by random selection. Congratulations Michael Weekly of the Detention Center on being March's winner. Michael will receive a day off of his choosing. A winner will be se-

lected each month throughout the year.

This space could be yours! Please submit your stories, story ideas and photographs via the employeenews

mailbox.

And remember ... we always have space for YOU!

The county commissioners last

week recognized Office Assistant III Debra Nevin as Employee of the Month for February.

Debra was recognized for her attention to detail when being tasked to transition the Calvert County Sheriff ’s Office “Request for Training” program to the Administrative & Judicial Services Bureau. Debra reviewed the program and determined the process was inefficient and quickly took the initiative to streamline the process and create a paperless system.

Because of her efforts, the Sheriff ’s Office implemented the new

Nevin is Employee of the Month

Calvert County Commissioner Tom Hejl congratulates Debra Nevin for being selected February Employee of the Month.

training request process Feb. 10. Debra's hard work and focus on creating efficiencies saves valuable

time and money and will help to ensure the community is served better.

Congratulations Debra!

Employers Are Looking for StudentsThe county Parks and Recreation Division will hold a Student Job Fair at the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Interim Community Center in Prince Frederick Wednesday, March 23. High school and college students are encouraged to tighten up their resumes and attend the event from 1-3 p.m.

“Every year I am so impressed by how prepared and professional the students are who attend these fairs,” explained Paul Lundberg, parks and recreation assistant coordinator who is in charge of the fair. “The business owners who return to the Student Job Fair year after year tell us they get more quality recruiting done in these two hours than they get done all year long.”

The community center is located at 901 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.

For information, call 410-257-2554.

Hey, Someone Noticed!The Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) launched the "Hey, Someone Noticed" employee-to-employee reward program

in November and coworkers definitely stepped up. Several employees were rewarded by their peers in appreciation for their day-to-day commitment to high work standards. Nominated employees were given a gift card from either Wawa, McDonald's or Starbucks. Congratulations to the following Calvert County employees:

Alisa HallGail HatfieldMichelle LanghamAudrey WhiteGarrick HendricksMichelle WeemsBarbara CarloughHarry MarkwardMonica KorczykBarbara WisemanHeather RoeNelson RiceBonnie DavisJames RitterNova Tracy SoperC. Ronnie DentonJanet GarnerPam AndersonStephen HanceJeannine HarrisPaula BaileyCally IbergJerry KingPhil FreelandCandy D'AgostinoJerwayne BrooksPhillip Long, Jr.Caroline BriscoeJess JoyPhillip Long, Sr.

Casey DillardJohn NiceRachel GriffithChanel HutchinsJohn SypaRebecca WillisCharles "Potsie" HorsmonJosephine "Becky" ParkinsonRicca BakerCharlotte DeStephanoJoy WeirRichard SewellChristine KrinerJudy HoltRick StotlerCindy SmithJustine ColieRobert "Bob" WallaceColleen CofodKathleen PoreckiRoger BuckConnie ClarkKathy BauerRuthie BirchCrystal KlinedinstKathy ShannonRona HaysCynthia HarrisKathy Wrublewski

Sarah Formy-DuvallCynthia HollandKeith RoumfortSharon StallingsDaniel GlennKristen ScottSherrie MyersDave PayneLinda HofmannSherry ReidDawn LeavellLorrie MarcumShirley SteffeyDeirdre HanveyLyndel MorganStanley WindsorDenise CherryLynn KaltwasserSue BurtonDenita WillettMark CurtisSuzi MeadorDesere MarshallMark MisterTheresa AndersonDonald BowenMark WillisTodd HutchinsDonnie BowenMary DePelteau

Valerie WhittingtonEddie VanoverMary LaymanVicki RossFelicia HarrodMelanie WoodsonVonceal FooteFrancis HarrisMelinda DonnellyWilliam ClarkMichael Rawlings

SPOTLIGHT On TrainingAdvanced Communication Skills that Improve Employee MotivationCourthouse Square Conference RoomThursday, March 24 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

This workshop covers advanced interpersonal skills needed by team leaders, managers and supervisors to strengthen relationships with their employees.

Highlights:

• Techniques to identify the needs of individual employees• How to use empathetic listening• Strategies to use in coaching conversations• Creative ways to provide effective employee recognition

Please contact Michelle Langham by email at langhamd@co.cal.md.us or call

extension 2359 to register

M I L E S T O N E SNew HiresSabrina D. HarbinOffice Aide, County Treasurer

Edward R. ParmerMuseum Carpenter Preparator, Marine Museum

Jeffrey M. RosenbloomAquatics Coordinator, Indoor Aquatic Center

PromotionsJennifer L. BoswellLegal Secretary II, State’s Attorney

ChangesPatricia A. HelmsExecutive Administrative Assistant I, Public Safety

Thomas L. JonesFleet Maintenance Service Specialist, Fleet Maintenance

DeparturesJim. G. BernalWater & Sewer Plant Operator, Water & Sewer

Willie T. GrayCorrectional Officer, Detention Center

Cindy L. Rerig Office Assistant I, Personnel

Caroline Briscoe

The Employee Recognition Committee is pleased to announce that Caroline Briscoe is the March birthday

winner! Briscoe receives a $25 check and two movie tickets compliments of Flagship Cinemas in Prince Frederick.

IN BRIEF Office on Aging

For information, contact Tunya Taylor at the Calvert Pines Senior Center,

410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

24th Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers ConferenceRichard P. Clark Senior Center in La Plata Friday, April 22 (8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)

If you are a personal or professional caregiver and would like more information on how to offer the best care possible, please join this conference. Fee is $30 and includes conference materials, continental breakfast and boxed lunch.

Personnel Perspectives Sick Leave Donation Program An employee may donate sick or annual leave to another employee with a known sick leave need who has exhausted all leave balances. The purpose of the donation is to provide income continuation for the duration of the illness or disability. Donated leave may only be used for an authorized incapacitating illness or disability of an employee taking leave for themselves or to care for an ailing family member. The department/agency may only approve the use of donated leave when all leave balances of any type are exhausted (annual, personal, sick and compensatory). If it is determined that the use of donated leave jeopardizes the county's best interests, the department head may curtail donations.

Donations must be voluntary and made from accrued leave. Donated leave may not be recovered once used, unless reimbursed by worker’s compensation. The donating employee’s name is not to be revealed. If the donating employee wishes to make their donation known, they can personally advise the receiving employee.

Upon separation from county service, eligible employees may elect to donate all or part of their annual or sick leave to an employee with a known sick leave need. Employees who donate leave hours upon separation forfeit any leave payout of those donated hours.

Leave donations may be requested by the employee in need of the leave or from a co-worker on behalf of the employee. Requests may be sent via email to specific employees (not a county wide email and not from the supervisor of the employee in need). Unused Leave Donation Forms will be returned to the donating employee once the receiving employee returns to work and no longer requires time off for the illness or disability. Donations for a different, unrelated illness or disability must be submitted on a separate Leave Donation Form.

Job Openings Information is available on the county website or by calling the Personnel Office at extension 2359.

Positions Closing DatesPark Technician – Natural Resources 3/23/16Engineering Clerk – Public Works 3/30/16Project Engineer ll – Public Works 3/30/16Camp Aide – Parks and Recreation 3/30/16Camp Director – Parks and Recreation 3/30/16Customer Service Attendant ll – Breezy Point 3/30/16Park Ranger – Natural Resources 3/30/16Assistant Swim Coach – Recreation 6/15/16Facility Coordinator l – Recreation ContinuousGrounds Maintenance Worker – Recreation ContinuousLifeguard l – Recreation ContinuousLifeguard Instructor – Recreation Continuous

FAMILY FUN Parks and RecreationFamily Movie DayNortheast Community CenterTuesday, March 29 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Join us for an afternoon inside to view a family movie classic projected in a huge format for all to enjoy. Fee is $2.

Around Town ... Calvert County Events CalendarSaturday, March 19Barking at the Moon: Coyotes in Calvert1-2:30 p.m.Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary

Sunday, March 20Discovering Spring Poetry Reading 2-4 p.m.Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Mondays, March 21 and 28Monday Memories Tour 10 a.m.Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

Monday-Thursday, March 21-24Spring Has Sprung! Bring Your Sprouts!NoonJefferson Patterson Park & Museum Tuesday, March 22School's Out Adventure: Mud Monsters! 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Flag Ponds Nature Park Wednesday-Thursday, March 23-24Spring Bio Blitz: Teen Overnight 10 a.m.-9 a.m. Flag Ponds Nature Park

Thursday, March 24Little Minnows with special guest Elaine Ann Allen 10:30-11:30 a.m.Calvert Marine Museum

Saturday, March 26Paper Shred Event8 a.m.-2 p.m.Appeal Landfill Tuesday, March 29Prothonotary Warbler Information Session9-11 a.m.Flag Ponds Nature Park

Send your Trading Post items to employeenews@co.cal.md.us. Note that all items will be posted for two consecutive newsletters only.

F150 left-side head lamp assembly. Fits 2009-2014. New in original box. Part #DL3Z-13008-EC. $125.

New grill for V6 2005-2009 Ford Mustang. In original box. Part #6R3-8200-A. $250. For more information on any of these items, contact Wendy Guy at guywm@co.cal.md.us or at extension 2552.