June 2, 2022
Hi Everyone,
It’s been a bit since our last update and meeting. We would like to invite you all to a stakeholder meeting on June 15th at 5:00PM. Meeting information can be found below.
In terms of recent updates – Thank you to those of you who participated in our very successful golf tournament on May 23rd. Proceeds continue to support the efforts of our frontline workers.
As you are all likely aware, the state experienced an uptick in COVID numbers for a bit. While the daily averages in the state seems to be decreasing, our staff are still exercising caution in the delivery of services by using PPE and testing regularly. This time around, we were fortunate not to see a large spike in positive cases at Amego. We were impacted, but not to the degree we have experienced in previous surges. If your loved one was directly impacted, you would have been informed.
As we are looking forward to summer months, we recognize June as PRIDE Month. We will be holding some training events during the month to celebrate and recognize the inclusive environment we strive for at Amego.
During June, we will also be recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for our staff on June 20th. We will be holding an event to recognize the meaning of Juneteenth again this year. As an agency, we added this to our paid holidays without eliminating another holiday – holding to the ideal that one holiday should not be cancelled in recognition of another important day. We are lucky to serve a diverse population and have a multicultural workforce that recognizes the value and perspectives of all.
On June 15th, we will be introducing some key new staff and discussing the current priorities at Amego in terms of planning and staffing. As many of you know, we are disappointed that our workforce has not been adequately recognized in the state budget. This will present challenges, but we will work to keep you informed and let our staff know that they are OUR priority.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
The link is posted below.
Thank you.,
