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Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Staff Recognized for Longtime Service
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| Employees receive gifts in recognition of their years with Westchester Arc. |
Nearly 100 Westchester Arc employees were honored for their longtime service—between five and 30 years—at Staff Recognition Night, held on December 13 at the Crowne Plaza, White Plains. Click here for list of honorees.
“It’s been a blast working here,” says 25-year honoree Frank Hughes, assisant building superintendent. “I’ve made some great friends and had the chance to support an important cause.”
The night’s festivities included dinner, cocktails and presentation of awards. Andrew Heugel, employment specialist, and Beverley Anderson, day habilitation specialist, received the Diversity Leadership Award for their commitment to celebrating our employees’ cultural richness. Kristina Fiorentino, career planner, was presented with a John Bodnar Scholarship, a $1,000 grant for educational advancement.
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| Twenty- and 25-year veterans are pictured with retiree Fred Walters (center, front). |
“Employees remain with Westchester Arc for an average of eight years,” notes Myriam Vocke, director of human resources. “For most, the agency represents more than just a job. It’s a place to enrich lives and establish a career with plenty of room for advancement.”
Beverley Williams, a five-year honoree, couldn’t be happier with her time at Westchester Arc. Beverly started as counselor at the agency’s Respite House in Thornwood but, through hard work, was quickly promoted to house supverisor.
“Working at Westchester Arc brings me professsional and personal satisfaction,” comments Beverley. “Every day, I look forward to going to work. I enjoy caring for consumers and spending time with co-workers. I fell in love with this job from the first day I started and I can’t wait to see what the next five years will bring.”
» Click here to learn more about working at Westchester Arc.
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| Following a multi-cuisine buffet, 10-year veterans pose for the camera. |
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| Some of the 46 staffers honored for five years of service display their awards. |
Executive Director Ric Swierat notes that the average Westchester Arc employee has been with the agency for eight years. |
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Anne Majsak, Westchester Arc president, praises staff for their caring service. |
Twenty-five year honoree Frank Hughes and his wife enjoy the festivities. |
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Five-year honoree Sonia Cooke shares the evening with her husband. |
Honorees received thank you gifts. |
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Ten-year honoree Steve Lipkin celebrates with wife Linda. |
Kristina Fiorentino, career planner, (center)was presented with a John Bodnar Scholarship. With her are Ric Swierat, Westchester Arc executive director, and Anne Majsak, Westchester Arc president. |
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(From left)Event organizers Maria Labriola, senior benefits manager; Sandra Natoo, human resources associate, and Myriam Vocke, director of human resources. |
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