Monday, February 18, 2008

New Training/Saftey Officer

Congratulations to Carrie Stewart on being selected as the new training/safety officer. She begins right away as the third employee assigned full time to training. She will be doing a combination of teaching, clerical and safety. As you are aware we have almost outgrown this property, however we have found one more place to add an office in the training building. The construction should begin within the week.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Some poetry help for Valentines

I know that you have all been busy, and maybe, just maybe you did not have the time to find that just right piece of prose for that one you love…well look no further. I searched and found some of the best poems and sayings I could for this special day. I am thinking about getting into the card business

I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon. ~Author Unknown

You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover's arms can only come later when you're sure they won't laugh if you trip. ~Jonathan Carroll, "Outside the Dog Museum"

We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love. ~Author Unknown

True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked. ~Erich Segal

Maybe the best is:

A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it. ~Frank A. Clark

OK maybe I should not go in to the greeting card business.......

Monday, February 11, 2008

Great Job!

I received a compliment from a Trooper who observed unit 502 navigate an intersection the crew was Latisha Johnson and Jennifer Hess I am always glad to pass on good news. Job Well Done!!

Greg,
I wanted to compliment one of your drivers. Saturday afternoon (02-09-08) around 2:00 p.m., my family and I were in Little Rock and observed a MEMS unit traveling south on Broadway in an emergency mode. We were traveling east on Markham. Your driver approached the intersection with caution and basically stopped to make sure the intersection was clear before proceeding. Since you and I generally hear form people complaining about the operation of an emergency vehicle I thought you would like to hear about some responsible driving.

Lindsey

Lindsey Williams

Lieutenant, Arkansas State Police

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Storm Pictures

Vital Link Unit parked in their station crew uninjured


Hospital In Mountian View

Medical Clinic across from the Hospital

Tuesday evening was one of the deadliest in Arkansas in a long time. My brother went to check on his cabin and brought back these pictures from Mountain View. I do not wish harm on anyone, but am very grateful that our coverage area was not hit. Thank you to all who came in when we went to red status. I appreciate the understanding that was shown. We all know that not everyone will "go" to the MCI, but everyone is needed to strengthen our resources in a way that we can go at all. When American Airlines 1420 crashed, many who were on duty that evening were left at their outlying station, or doing a code 3, or even sitting at I/30 and Broadway, yet when we passed out recognition, everyone on duty that night were recognized, and all wear the 1420 ribbon on their uniform. It takes us all, in whatever area we are assigned to get the job done. 911 calls don’t stop because a tornado came or a plane crashed etc... I am glad that I work with a group that understands that process. We did have some learning’s the other night, by that I mean, we found some things that we can sharpen or do better with the next time. And believe me there will be a next time, there always is, that is why we are here.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Retirement Plan Meetings – Next Week

Mark Thornton of Retirement Plan Advisors will be here next week to discuss the upcoming changes in MEMS Retirement Plan, and to explain the Managed Account Option that will now be available. Everyone should attend one of the following meetings.

February 11, 2008 Monday 18:00 – 20:00

February 12, 2008 Tuesday 15:00 – 17:00

19:00 – 21:00

February 13, 2008 Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00

13:00 – 15:00

17:00 – 19:00

February 14, 2008 Thursday 8:00 – 10:00

13:30 – 15:30

19:00 – 21:00

All meetings will be in the large classroom of the Training Building.