Colossal Compliment

Our customer Ralph Niemeyer, Division Director of Facilities at Heartland Community College, recently   complimented the VSI cleaning crew for providing him with the best service he has received in his 35 year career.  He wrote, “...I don’t ever recall having such a well balanced, smooth operating custodial service.  Thanks to everyone for their hard work and perseverance...”  Wow, congratulations to everyone on the VSI Heartland crew; this is a stupendous compliment! 

 

Terrific Transfer

Congratulations to Russell Collins on his new position.  Russell transferred from Heartland Community College, working as a general cleaner, to the new U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.  He is now the full-time Day Porter there.  The Coliseum is a new venture for us, and thanks in part to Russell, the first six weeks have been very successful.  Congratulations, Russell!     

 

Payroll Professional

Connie Happach, Commercial Trainer, would like to thank Andy Hoffman, Payroll Bookkeeper, for his consistent professionalism and response time.  Andy consistently answers her questions and gives guidance and the information she needs to deal with e-time and payroll processes on a daily basis.  He does this with a smile on his face and a positive attitude.  Thank you, Andy, you are very appreciated.   

 

Outstanding Score

Rob Carruthers, District Manager, would like to recognize Kris McCausland for scoring a QA score of 98.13% at OSF Chillicothe.  Way to go, Kris!   

 

Incredible Improvement

Mindy Bonner, District Manager, would like to thank Marjorie Becker, Terri Vincent, and Kerry Bryant, the crew from Case New Holland, for the excellent job they have been doing.  QA scores from the front office area improved from a 54.07% to a 95.44%, and shop areas improved from a 47.63% to a 91.90%.  Whoa, keep up the good work guys! 

 

Customer Satisfaction

Mike Gernentz, the VSI Unit Manager at Caterpillar in Pontiac, would like to thank and recognize John Doyle, Joe Bolen, Dave Haag, Todd Dixon, Wayne Muzzarelli, and Mike Abry for all their efforts in getting the high rise area cleaned out.  It was a task that was given little time to complete, but with the help of these people, under the guidance of Robbie Rafferty, they made excellent time and satisfied our customer.   Great job, men!!!

 

Team Players

Heidi Murdoch, District Manager, would like to thank Kathy Hufeld and Sarah Payne for their efforts on the start up at their new buildings.  Heidi would like to extend an additional thank you to them for working short handed for several weeks.  It is team players like you that set us apart from other companies.  Thanks, ladies, you are great! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let’s Get to Know…

Mindy Bonner started with VSI in June 2004 as a utility cleaner.  She worked her way into a lead position at OSF Pennsylvania by the end of 2004 and was then promoted to Facility Manager in August 2005.  Mindy was born and raised in Pekin, IL where she graduated high school.  She then went on to get an Associate’s Degree in General Education from Illinois Central College.  She has an eight year old daughter named Jade.  Mindy enjoys watching and collecting movies.

 

 

The VSI Voice

        Employee of the Quarter

 

Melinda Mays has been selected as Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2006.  Candidates for this award were evaluated on criteria such as Customer Service, Quantity & Quality of Work, Safety, Teamwork, and Attendance.  Others nominated from various VSI locations and making this choice much more difficult were (in no particular order):  Bill Spiller, Art Taylor, Leon Hughes, Ossie Bryson, Floyd Wombacher, Donna Fletcher, DeChana Henley, Ruthie Johnson, Donna Tadlock, Carla McKnight, Joe Cherry, Tawanda Fleming, Cynthia Masterson, Laura Saunders, Tresa Patterson, Jim Clingan, and Frances Blanchett.  As an added benefit to this program, each employee who is nominated by his/her supervisor and manager – but not selected as the Employee of the Quarter – will receive a certificate for 20 kudos.

 

As winner of the Employee of the Quarter award, Melinda will receive a $200 bonus and a framed certificate.  Melinda has been with Vonachen Services Inc. (VSI) since January 1998.  She currently works in the Pontiac area.  She is very hard working, dedicated, and willing to do extra.  The customer compliments Melinda on her excellent skills and willingness to go above and beyond, “Melinda always responds quickly and professionally to my many requests.”  Another customer writes, “Be advised that I have heard several good comments regarding Melinda’s work from other people seeking help.  A lot of times we have a tendency to take good work for granted.  We appreciate her efforts very much.”  A VSI supervisor in Pontiac has good things to say about Melinda as well, “Anytime someone asks her to do something, she does it without hesitation.  Without her knowledge and willingness to help, the supervisors and employees in this area would definitely be a step behind.”

 

During her time with VSI, she has had excellent attendance and is always punctual and dependable.  She is truly deserving of this award, and VSI would like to thank her for the daily contribution she makes and the commitment she demonstrates regularly.

The next Employee of the Quarter award will be decided in July (for the 2nd quarter of 2006).  Hourly, non-supervisory employees shall be nominated by their supervisors.  Nominations will be based on their performance in April, May and June 2006. 

 

Note to supervisors: If you have previously submitted names for consideration, please do so again.  The more information we have (above and beyond the questionnaire) the more it will help us make the best selection.   Thanks to all who submitted employee nominations! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               

 

One Year of Service

 

Roxana Cardenas, Jesse Collins, Amber Gandy, Sue Hunter, Clara Hickam, William Hogan, Shawna McCloud, Rosa Ortiz, Larry Patterson, Roderick Redding, Ronald Sexton, Alexander Soricelli, Patricia Threet, John Wilson

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Congratulations to Mason Ledgess, VSI Unit Manager, on the birth of his son, Aiden Mason, on April 1st .  Aiden was born at 5:42 a.m., weighed 8 lbs. 0.8 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. 

 

 

 

 

Tornado Season is Here!

 

April, May and June are the peak months for tornados.

 

Know the difference between a tornado “watch” and a tornado “warning.”  

 

· A “watch” is when weather conditions are favorable for a tornado to form.  

· A “warning” is when a tornado has been spotted and is about to strike. 

 

If a tornado warning is issued, you should seek shelter immediately.  Go to the basement.  If there is no basement, go to the lowest level in the house and into a bathroom or closet in the center of the building.

 

 

 

  

 

Ten Years of Service 

 

Brian Cross, Katherine Morgan, Tim Rennolett, Mary Utley

 

Sandmeyer (8), Glendora Sazone (9), Charles Smith (2), Roslyn Stephens (4), Barbara Stimage (2), Diana Stone (8), Marshall Thompson (11)    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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