Betsy Adamo Recieves Blesher Award

“Betsy is always looking for a better way to do things. She is interested in program activities, looks to protect and preserve building and equipment and is constantly vigilant about safety. She has been a wonderful resource and “additional pair of helping hands” at our Parent Support Meetings.” states Barb Thompson, Community Relations Assistant.

Examples of how Betsy personifies the six unifying principles of the Arc of Delaware County include:

Those We Serve Come First-Betsy kept the staff apprised of conditions that could affect the safety of those we serve including everything from icy parking lots to county fire training events where large vehicles commute through the parking lot.

Commit to Excellence- Betsy always looked to preserve and protect agency facilities and equipment while allowing planned program activities to run smoothly.  For example, when a classroom was to be used for evening child care, she would carefully wrap and secure computers and equipment to avoid potential damage.

Be Dedicated- She demonstrated her interest in program activities with comments, ideas, and suggestions.  She looked for the safe arrival and departure of the parents and children attending the Parent Support Group meetings. When the front building entrance was undergoing renovations she kept watch for new arrivals, guiding them to an alternative entrance while staff was occupied with the evening program.

Employee Satisfaction- Betsy always looked for ways to assist staff. Whether with set up or clean up after meetings, Betsy always asked what she could do to help. Many times she volunteered to put away equipment and clean up refreshments so staff could leave for home when programs ran later than expected.

Communicate Effectively- Betsy always checked scheduled building use and advised Community Relations of potential conflicts. This mitigated potential problems on several occasions.

Be Innovative- Betsy always found ways to make Parent Support Group activities successful. For example, when she learned that there would be crafts involving painting, she proactively slid plastic bags over tables to protect them and make clean up easier. For a Halloween Donut game she obtained plastic sheeting to tape under the donuts to ensure safety and cleanliness during the game.

 

Congratulations Betsy on your Blesher award!