Jessica Baldi and Janet Stoop Recognized With Blesher Award for Making “Camp Work” a Success

Jessica and Janet were nominated for a Blesher Award by Steve Finkel, Community Program Life Coach. In his nomination he stated,” They both worked as a team to make the recently completed “Camp Work Program” a success for our folks, despite staff shortages and some very hot weather!

They’re the best!” Jessica and Janet supported people from Delarc as they assisted in readying Camp Shankitunk for the summer season and also helped maintain the facilities while the 4 H Camp and Day Camp programs were in session.

In order to qualify for a Blesher award, those nominated must have exemplified the Unifying Principles of The Arc of Delaware County. In using their, talents and abilities, these ladies have gone above and beyond job expectations to provide a wonderful opportunity for those they support.

Steve wrote that Janet and Jessica exemplified the 6 Unifying Principles in the following ways:

Those We Serve Come First-“Regardless of staffing issues, they were there to make this program happen.

Commit To Excellence- “Great Outcomes, great feedback from camp staff.”

Be Dedicated- “They really know how to overcome almost any obstacle or problem.”

Employee Satisfaction- “You can see it in their (Janet and Jessica’s) faces. They are proud to support those we serve to see rewarding outcomes.”

Communicate Effectively-“Despite very busy schedules, you always knew “what’s up” and “what’s happening”.

Be Innovative- “Overcoming schedule changes and other obstacles never were barriers to their achieving success!”

Congratulations Janet and Jessica!