Congratulations to Social Services employee Jamal Gardner for receiving the spring 2023 Caught in the Act award! Gardner was recognized for preventing a student from running off of a school's campus, and deescalating the situation so the student was able to return to class and finish the school day.
"Time and again, our employees show us how much they care about the people they work with," said County Manager Brian Matthews. "Jamal's actions undoubtedly kept this student out of harm's way, and it speaks highly of his character that he went out of his way to intervene and keep this child safe. We are deeply grateful that someone of Jamal's caliber chooses to work in Union County." Click here to read more.
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The Management Team recognized Gardner's actions by surprising him with the award during a regular team meeting on April 28.
If you know someone who has gone above and beyond, you can nominate them for the Caught in the Act award.
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Board of County Commissioners Recognizes Annual Caught in the Act Winners
The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recognized the 2022 annual Caught in the Act award winners during its May 1 meeting. Individual Caught in the Act of the Year winner Courtney Jones, and Team Caught in the Act of the Year winners Mindy Huelle, Cielo Poloche and Thais Yeon were honored during the meeting. The BoCC presented all winners with a Certificate of Recognition for their accomplishments. Congratulations again to all Caught in the Act of the Year award winners!
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Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to Union County!
Be sure to watch this video of the Service Award ceremony featuring interviews with Ashley Burts (Public Health), Chris Helms (IT), Brian Eudy (Water), Danielle Carlton (Library), and James "Darren" Rape (Building Code Enforcement).
These videos are a special way for all employees to be a part of these quarterly ceremonies.
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Employee Assistance Program | Mental Health Awareness
Spring 2023 Retirement Webinar Events for Local Government Employees
These are live interactive events, designed to bring retirement education to employees at any career level – from new hires through pre-retirees and all points in between. We are especially pleased to be offering an entire webinar on Social Security, presented by a representative from the Social Security Administration. Additionally, a special webinar on Market Volatility may be helpful for folks trying to manage their money during turbulent times.
Click here or on the screenshot below to view all webinar opportunities.
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Bowling Update for May 25 Event
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There is currently a waiting list for bowling on Thursday, May 25. Email Barbara Laney to get on the list. If there are cancelations, Barbara will contact you.
Thank you for the overwhelming interest for this employee event!
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June VIP Parking Raffle
Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance at winning the VIP parking spot at the Government Center for the entire month of June. Email Susie Calkins by May 30 to purchase a raffle ticket for $5 each. Consider purchasing one for a colleague!
Congratulations to Heather Laney - winner of the May VIP parking raffle!
Follow all Fun Committee updates on the Fun Committee page on County Connect.
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Union County recently received a AAA bond rating and stable outlook designation from all three major ratings agencies: Standard & Poor's Global Rating (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. This rating and designation mean Union County has achieved the highest bond rating and designation possible from all three major ratings agencies.
"These ratings are an excellent reflection on our County's financial standing, and they will result in savings as we will receive the lowest possible interest rate on our debt due to these standings," said County Manager Brian Matthews. "Union County prides itself on being fiscally responsible and planning for sustainable progress, and we are very pleased that these ratings reflect that commitment."
Congratulations to our Finance team for their efforts to help achieve these designations! Read more about the AAA bond rating on our website.
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Public Health nurses in Union County have a long-standing history of making a significant impact on the health and well-being of their community, particularly underserved populations.
Happy Nurses Week to the Union County Public Health nurses who proudly promote and protect the health of our residents.
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