ABA AWARDS & RECOGNITION
ABA Appreciation Blog Makes a Splash
The relaunch of the ABA Appreciation Blog thus far has been great! We have seen an increase in traffic and heard some great interactions between staff. Please keep using the tool and encourage your team members to do the same.
At the All Staff Professional Meeting in November, we conducted our first raffle with the names of those appreciated 
through the third quarter. Norman Kwong from Budget Planning & Administration was the lucky winner. For his prize, he chose to have lunch with SPQI. We enjoyed great food and quality time getting to know each other better. It was truly a fun experience.
We will conduct the raffle quarterly and each winner with get to choose from one of the following prizes:
- Lunch at your favorite local restaurant with SPQI
- Sac State swag bag
- Gift certificate to one of the following locations: Amazon, Home Depot or Target
As a reminder, this blog is meant as a way for staff to recognize employees for their outstanding contributions, teamwork, or other noteworthy effort. Whether a colleague helped you with a difficult project, or just made your day more positive, the ABA Appreciation Blog is a great way to let those employees know that you appreciate their efforts.
Your kind words spread far! Every submission to the Appreciation Blog is forwarded to the recipient to let them know how much they are appreciated. Visit the ABA Appreciation Blog!
Facilities Management Recognizes Employees of the Month
August 2017 - Colleen Mesa
"Colleen has quickly become a valuable part of the Facilities Management Family. She started at the front desk during the first week of the Spring semester and had to hit the ground running. We ask a lot from our customer service staff and Colleen is never phased. She always rises to the challenges. She is always helpful and very friendly, is focused on figuring out solutions to problems, and is determined to deliver quality customer service."
September 2017 - Nat Bailey
"With the hot days of summer, being out in the sun for most of the day can be tough. Nat Bailey has shown that he is tough. He laughs in the face of oppressive heat and says bring it on! He continues to show a genuine desire to help keep the campus looking good and is always willing to help anyone out when needed. He has such a positive demeanor that if you’re ever feeling a little down and want to brighten up your day, just talk to Nat!"
October 2017 - Hernando Esteban
"The following comment came from a student who resids in Riverside Hall, regarding Hernando's Esteban's work ethic:
I am a EEE student at Sac State and spend a lot of time in Riverside Hall. Just wanted to say that I think your custodial services crew in this building do a great job, especially considering the increase in traffic with all of the construction going on. I spend a lot of late nights here and usually arrive early in the morning. The hallways and bathrooms are always immaculate when I arrive and when I leave in the evenings. Thank you.”
November 2017 - Ely Yasay
"Ely arrives to work very early each day, and he works hard from thebeginning of his shift until the end. Ely is one team member who works hard to increase the amount of waste we recycle and decrease our waste stream. Without Ely, we would likely not meet many waste reduction goals that make our campus the best at sustainability."
Police Department Recognizes Employees and Students
Employee of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2017 - Nathan Rice
"Officer Nathan Rice is the department’s Community Outreach Officer and Residence Hall Liason Officer. He has been extremely active establishing great relationships with the staff at Student Housing and various student adocacy groups such as PRIDE, CAMP, and the University’s Multi-Cultural Center. Through these relationships, Officer Rice acts as a conduit to provide public safety information and resources to the campus community. Officer Rice continually monitor evolving events on campus and provide management staff his input on relevant risk posed by the events. Officer Rice’s contribution to the safety of the campus community cannot be overstated."
Student of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2017 - Kyle Wiegman
"CSO Corporal Kyle Wiegman is a hardworking and dedicated student-employee.Recently, he assisted in the planning and coordination of the CSO bike training Course. He is always on alert for criminal elements whether he is on or off duty. While on duty Kyle is always on the lookout for people who are violating the campus’s scavenging policy or for people who pose a threat to the safety of campus life. He is able to assist officers when needed without being prompted. Kyle also stepped up and helped train the new CSOs while fulfilling his patrol responsibilities and working the orientation table. His contribution and commitment to the CSO program makes him a worthy recipient of the Student of the Quarter honor."
