October 2003 Volume 21, Issue 10

 Inside This Issue:

Word From The President 2
Upcoming Events 2
The Scioto Difference 3
Supply News 4
Associate Innovations 4
A Helping Hand In Honduras 5
Walk for a Cure 6
Benefits in Action 6
Hand Protection 7
Announcements 8
 
The New Standard in Cleaning
Associate Profile: Walter Clark

Before joining Scioto last year, Walter Clark served three years in the Army, an experience which he attributes to his ability to bring teams together. As Walter took on the responsibilities of forklift and tugger operations and other detail work at the American Honda Warehouse, Account Leader Mike Taylor stood up and took notice.

“Walter has a unique flexibility that made him a likely fit for the Team Leader position,” he said. “He’s flexible, gets along great with others and is an all-around handyman.”

If Walter’s work could speak for itself, the voice of excellence would be heard across the Western Ohio Region. From training others on floor work and scrubber operation, to general cleaning, to tackling strip and wax jobs hands-on, Walter has become an essential element in completing projects at accounts throughout his region. Mike adds, “Whenever there is a need,

we can count on Walter’s willingness and know-how to come through and handle the job. I have come to find his personality and his work a notable asset to our account as well as our region.”

A newcomer to the area, Walter has resided in Troy for the last year and a half and enjoys fishing, shooting pool and camping in his leisure time, while spending time with family members usually involves going out together and enjoying a nice meal. He is looking forward to sharing the holiday season with relatives in Kentucky.
When Nature Calls, Scioto Answers

When over 120,000 people converged on the Delaware County Fairgrounds last month, their expectations were certain to include horse-racing, thrilling midway rides and entertainment, sinful festival fare and the inevitable call of nature. Due in major part to Scioto Corporation, the restroom needs of the fairgoers were met in five-star style.

With a thoroughbred spirit, a crew of well-respected general cleaning associates from various accounts and regions assembled themselves and took over the reins at the home of the Little Brown Jug. By developing a process to communicate amongst themselves between shifts, they were able to stake their claim to the eight restroom buildings by taking golf cart rotations to replenish supplies and stationing themselves as attendants at the busy grandstand and paddock restrooms.

Regional Manager Joe Warner was taken by the positive attitude displayed by the crossregional crew. According to Joe, “It was evident from the start that this group cared deeply about what they were doing and would not settle for less than their best efforts.” Their labor did not go unnoticed by Delaware County Fair Manager Gary Must, who summed up their fine performance in one word--“Excellent”.

Held in September, the Delaware County Fair is one of the largest fairs in the state and around the country and was recently awarded the U.S. Trotting Association's Blue Ribbon Fair Award, making it a premier fair and racing facility in the United States.
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