The

Scoop July 2015

Volume 23, Issue 3

A Newsletter for City of Seguin

Employees

DATES TO REMEMBER

July 18 Texas Lineman’s Rodeo

July 26 Concert in Park

(Natalie Rose )

August 1 Grape Stomp

August 8 Cops-N-Kids Picnic

Sept. 5 Fiestas Patrias, Diez y Seis

The Scoop is a

Publication of the

Public Information Office

Dispatchers with Seguin 911 Emergency Communications Call Center are fighting the sedentary features of their job, and inspiring others to do the same.

The police department recently installed exercise equipment for dispatchers to use during long shifts; sometimes requir-ing 8 to 14 hours behind a console an-swering emergency calls. Studies have shown that moving while you work can improve focus, multi-tasking skills and keep you calmer during high-stress situations.

“Chief Kelso was very supportive of that because good health is good for everybody,” said Shannon Dukes, Communications Supervisor.

Dispatchers can choose between a re-

cumbent bike and a treadmill. Both can

roll between consoles. Staff can move

their desks up or down depending on if

they want to sit or use the equipment.

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Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner has successfully completed the required coursework, and

research projects, to graduate from the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer

Program (EFOP). The program was established in 1988 to provide fire officers with a

larger perspective of the many different features of fire administration. Students must

complete four courses: Executive Development, Executive Analysis of Community Risk

Reduction, Executive Analysis of Fire Service Operations in Emergency Management

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Fire Chief Dale Skinner Completes Executive Training

Shannon Dukes

SPD 911 Emergency Communications Supervisor

News 4 San An-

tonio shoots in

911 Emergency

Call Center

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Employee of the Month Awards

Things to do!

Be sure to ‘like’ City of Seguin - Parks and Recreation on Facebook!

Employee of

the Month June 2015

Liz Arambula

Office Supervisor, SFD

April 2015

Helena Schaefer, GIS Planning Analyst (2nd award)

July 18 - Texas Lineman’s Rodeo

Watch professional line workers strut

their stuff, and their passion for high

voltage line work.

July 26 - Concert in the Park

Originally postponed due to weather,

we welcome country artist Natalie Rose

to Central Park (7-8:30 PM)

August 8 - Cops-N-Kids Picnic

The Seguin Police Department will host a

Cops and Kids Picnic from 10:30 a.m. to

1 p.m. on Saturday, August 08, at the

Starcke Park Large Pavilion. There will

be music, food, and games.

CONGRATS!

City Manager Doug Faseler & Assistant City

Manager Rick Cortes were recognized during

the Annual Texas City Management Association

Conference for 30 years of service in city man-

agement and local government service! No won-

der there’s so much happening in the City of Se-

guin!

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Within six months of finishing each course, students must incorporate what they’ve

learned to their own communities as part of an Applied Research Project.

“I have a great sense of achievement. It’s a very competitive and rigorous pro-

gram…. [This] will help me provide a better service to our citizens” said Skinner.

Skinner was recognized during July 7th’s city council meeting.

Congratulations, Chief Skinner on your accomplishment!

May 2015

Stacey Passante, Police Administrative Technician

SEDC Annual Job Fair June 18, 2015

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“It will cut back on mental stress and strain, “ add-

ed Dukes.

The SPD Call Center demonstrated the new equip-

ment for News 4 San Antonio in June.

“San Angelo Police Department called me… Their chief saw our video and wants to order them for their office. I sent them the information. I also heard that Schertz is getting it, as well as an agen-cy in Houston,” reports Dukes.

We’re proud of the police department for being trendsetters, especially when it comes to the health of our staff.

Seguin lands on Yahoo! Travel’s “Top 10 Small

Town 4th of July Celebrations”!

Have you heard? Seguin is the only city in the state

of Texas to make Yahoo! Travel’s Top 10 Small

Town 4th of July Celebrations list. Thanks to city

staff for making this tradition better every year.

Screen shot from Yahoo! Travel’s post

City of Seguin Lifeguards….

Thanks for keeping our families safe this summer!

Nikolas Allen

Britney Battle

Kirstyn Bode

Jacob Cooper

Joseph Herrera

David Miles

Ernest Sandoval

Kolby Schievelbein

Robyn Velasquez

Bethany Wilcox

Michael Younger

Kambra Beiker, Cashier/

Wave Pool

Bianey Rivera, Cashier/

Wave Pool

Tracey Scott, Pool Manag-

er

Natalie Vella, Cashier/

Wave Pool

D.A.R.E. Cinderella Ball June 6, 2015

in the Works

Seguin*opoly – A great community board game!! The Chamber of Commerce plans to unveil the game in September at the Chamber Banquet. Kendy Gravett with the Chamber says there’s been a whirlwind of activity to get all of the locations pinned down, and log-os are on their way. She says the 4 RR locations will be the City Parks – including fun activities at the Wave Pool, skate park and golf course

included in the game. We can’t wait to see it!

Staff laughed their way

through customer training

July 2015

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Welcome to the Team!

July

1 Meghan Herrera

Ashley Knopp

Diana Leos

2 Alexandria Valdez

Dustin Ortiz

4 Ashlynn Tovar

5 Mia Venegas

6 William Taylor

7 Richard Torres

Dora Toungate

10 Felipe Sotelo

11 Denera White

13 Jerry Hernandez

Maria Rangel

15 Emery Gallagher

16 Nakeea Attaway

17 Jordan Ghawi

19 Kado Cato

20 Armando Rodriguez

Michael McCann

22 Greg Dreiss

James Vogel

25 Michael Abrego

Frank Alexander

Nona Vogel

Anita Young

26 Eff Dade

27 Chelsea Coronado

James Hernandez

29 John Foreman

30 Miguel Arzola

Gregorio Duenes

Justin Latifi

Rene Porras

Richard Villela

August

1 Gilbert Ybarbo

2 Carl Eckhardt

4 Roland Gallegos

Resa Cunningham

6 Candyce Hartman

John Strobel

7 Clinton Trammel

9 Jacqueline Jennings

Phillip Seidenberger

Tammeya Acuna, Lead Instructor/Recreation

Ryan Armenta, Day Camp Guide

Jorge Arriaga, Service Worker

Morgan Ash, Public Information Officer

Kenneth Ball, Day Camp Guide

Kendall Brewster, Day Camp Guide

Brett Carter, Police Officer

Chelsea Coronado, Telecomm Operator

Resa Cunningham, Clerk/Temporary

Jennifer Devilbiss, Kennel Attendant

Roland Gallegos, Service Worker Temp

Ricardo Gomez, Operator-in-Training

Nicholas Gonzales, Police Officer

Nicholas Gonzales, Police Officer

Candyce Hartman, Unit Coordinator

Ricardo Gomez, Operator-in-Training

James Hernandez, Service Worker Temp

Jasmany Hernandez, Firefighter

Hunter Irle, Service Worker - Parks

Ashlea Jimenez, Day Camp Guide

Jordan Johnson, Firefighter

Jesus Juarez, Intern

Dennis Kirkland, Library System Specialist

Ashley Knopp, Day Camp Guide

Marvin Lamprecht, Collector/Driver

Robert McConnaughhay, Firefighter

Robert Moreno, Service Worker Temp

Tommie Mutschler, Administrative Technician

Melissa Nelson, Day Camp Guide

Dustin Ortiz, Apprentice

Andres Perez, Service Worker - Parks

Jaime Ramirez, Mechanic Trainee

Rene Ramirez, Service Worker Temp

Eugene Robinson, Operator-in-Training

Derek Salinas, Truck Driver

Karlee Scheel, Economic Development Specialist

Rudy Silva, Service Worker

William Taylor, Intern

Richard Torres, Collector/Driver

Bruce Ure, Deputy Chief of Police

Andrew Vandewarker, Operator-in-Training

Mia Venegas, Day Camp

11 Rodolfo Alvarado

12 Clay Howard

Tammy Garcia

15 Abel Rosas

Dodson Renaud

Richard Rodriguez

Wayne Scrimshire

17 Gilbert Perez

Natalie Vella

Leann Wilkerson

18 Jamie Alvarez

Andrew Vandewarker

19 Xena High-walls

20 James Springer

21 Ricky Valadez

23 Juan Rivera

24 Robert Moreno

26 Thomas Pinder, Jr.

Michael Younger

29 Melissa Nelson

Jaime Ramirez

30 James Phillips

31 Andy Quittner

Yvonne Sageser

Facebook.com/SeguinTX

Sept

3 Rick Cortes

6 Melinda Escobar

7 Donnalaia Cash

Reyna Hill

Tyler Seidenberger

9 Timothy Ramirez

12 Rudy Silva

18 Ronald Dill

Don Keil

19 John Crady, Jr.

Steven Olinick

Julissa Salamanca

20 John Geffre

Donna Dodgen

21 Ryan Armenta

Ethan Diaz

22 Erica Reyes

Donald Strowder

23 Danny Bornemann

Rene Garcia

Tim Martin

Louis Salinas

Twitter.com/SeguinCityHall

24 Keith Austin

Benjamin Lopez

Tony Salazar

25 Richard Anderson

Bruce Ure

26 Bruce Allen

Chief Kevin Kelso

Melina Muniz

27 Ruben Casarez

28 Arte Vega

29 Chandra Jobb

30 Christina Neitch

Mary Clare Meyers

Suzann Gonzalez