![](media/image1.png)Eastern Panhandle

FEDERAL EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION

**of West Virginia**

# c/o U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center 698 Conservation Way Shepherdstown, WV 25443

# Phone (304) 876-7263 FAX (304) 876-7227

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| **2004-2005  | February 11, 2005                                     |
| Officers**   |                                                       |
|              | Dear Agency Head and EPFEA Members:                   |
| ## President |                                                       |
|              | The Eastern Panhandle Federal Executives Association  |
| **John R.    | (EPFEA) will once again be honoring Federal employees |
| (Rick)       | who are making outstanding contributions in the work  |
| Lemon\       | place and the community. Our Distinguished Service    |
| Fish and     | Awards Program is designed to recognize the work that |
| Wildlife     | our fellow employees perform on the job, as well as   |
| Service,     | in the community. Please distribute the enclosed      |
| National     | nomination information to all employees, and          |
| Conservation | personally encourage them to submit nominations at    |
| Training     | all levels for contributions made in public service.  |
| Center**     |                                                       |
|              | All full-time employees are eligible for nomination.  |
| **Rick_Lem   | They do not need to be EPFEA members but they must be |
| on@fws.gov** | employed at Eastern Panhandle FEA agencies. Address   |
|              | each of the three criteria on the enclosed forms when |
| **[1^st^     | preparing a nomination. Grade levels shown for each   |
| Vice         | category are to be used as guides. If an employee     |
| President]{. | fits a particular category, but falls outside the     |
| underline}** | guide, please use individual discretion in placing a  |
|              | nominee in the appropriate category. Please make your |
| **CAPT       | nominations brief and attach any additional           |
| Kenneth L.   | information you feel would be helpful.                |
| Savoie**     |                                                       |
|              | The EPFEA Awards Committee will review the            |
| **U.S. Coast | nominations, and a panel of judges will be chosen to  |
| Guard**      | select the winner in each of the five categories.     |
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| **Operations | We invite you to send your nominations by April 1,    |
| Systems      | 2005 to:                                              |
| Center**     |                                                       |
|              | > Peggy Sandretzky                                    |
| **ksavoie@os | >                                                     |
| c.uscg.mil** | > National Park Service Liaison                       |
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| **[2^nd^     | > FWS National Conservation Training Center           |
| Vice         | >                                                     |
| President]{. | > 698 Conservation Way                                |
| underline}** | >                                                     |
|              | > Shepherdstown, WV, 25443                            |
| **Carol      | >                                                     |
| Beard**      | > Or email nominations to Carol.Beard@med.va.gov      |
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| **VA Medical | Awards will be presented at the May 11, 2005, EPFEA   |
| Center       | Banquet. Let\'s do all we can to advertise this       |
| (EMSHG)**    | opportunity to recognize and encourage our employees  |
|              | who continue their outstanding service to their       |
| **           | organizations, their agencies and the world around    |
| Carol.Beard@ | them. If you have any questions, please call me at    |
| med.va.gov** | 304-264-4804 or Peggy Sandretzky at 304-876-7467. We  |
|              | look forward to hearing from you.                     |
| ## Treasurer |                                                       |
|              | Sincerely,                                            |
| **Patricia   |                                                       |
| J.           | //signed//                                            |
| Williams**   |                                                       |
|              | Carol Beard                                           |
| **U.S. Coast |                                                       |
| Guard**      | 2^nd^ Vice President, EPFEA                           |
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| **National   | **Chair, Awards Committee**                           |
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| ## Secretary |                                                       |
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| **Ken        |                                                       |
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| **Ken_Starn  |                                                       |
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| *2004-2005** |                                                       |
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| **Carol      |                                                       |
| Beard (VA)** |                                                       |
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| **John R.    |                                                       |
| (Rick) Lemon |                                                       |
| (FWS)**      |                                                       |
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| **Patricia   |                                                       |
| J. Williams  |                                                       |
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| **Ken        |                                                       |
| Starnes      |                                                       |
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| **Dr.        |                                                       |
| Dariusz      |                                                       |
| Swietlik     |                                                       |
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| **James B.   |                                                       |
| Willis       |                                                       |
| (FWS)**      |                                                       |
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NOMINATION FORM

**EASTERN PANHANDLE**

**FEDERAL EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION (EPFEA)**

**EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR**

**Nominee's Name:**

**Agency:**

**Job Title:**

**Grade/Level:**

**Nominee's Mailing Address:**

**Nominee's Telephone**

**Category:\
**

-   **Executive** (Agency Head, SES, or 06+)

-   **Manager** (GS/GM 13 and above, Title 38, E7-05, or Wage
    Supervisors)

-   **Professional Technical** (GS-9 or above, Title 38, E6-05 or above,
    or Wage Leaders)

-   **Clerical/Mechanical/Trade** (GS-02 to 08, E1-6, or Wage Grades)

-   **Group**

**Submitted by:**

**Mailing Address:**

**Telephone:**

# INSTRUCTIONS

Complete the nomination form, answering all questions. Be sure to list
dates and all pertinent information. Nominees need not be FEA members,
but they must be full-time Federal employees at an Eastern Panhandle FEA
Agency. Completed forms must be received no later than close of business
**April 1, 2005**. Please direct questions to Carol Beard (304-264-4804)
or Peggy Sandretzky (304-876-7467). Mail your nominations to:

> Peggy Sandretzky
>
> National Park Service Liaison
>
> FWS National Conservation Training Center
>
> 698 Conservation Way
>
> Shepherdstown, WV 25443
>
> Or email nominations to Carol Beard at Carol.Beard@med.va.gov

Nominees will be evaluated according to the following:

1.  Demonstrates support of agency/interagency goals;

2.  Demonstrates excellence in performance of assigned duties, and
    leadership in agency activities.

3.  Provides valuable service to the community (if applicable).

**PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING VITAL INFORMATION FOR THE CATEGORIES OF
EXECUTIVE, MANAGER, PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL, AND
CLERICAL/MECHANICAL/TRADE.** (Use additional sheets if necessary.)

1.  **[Agency/Interagency Support]{.underline}**. Indicate specific
    activities or general ways in which the individual has supported the
    **agency** goals. Also, identify activities that demonstrate support
    for **interagency** goals and activities. List activities where
    assistance is provided and/or sharing of resources is encouraged.

2.  **[Accomplishments]{.underline}**. Identify on-the-job
    accomplishments that demonstrate leadership in agency activities.
    Indicate special recognition with the agency, including job-related
    affiliations, memberships, etc. Also identify those accomplishments
    demonstrating leadership potential, including education, creative
    accomplishments, demonstrated initiative and other self-improvement
    activities.

3.  **[Community participation (if applicable]{.underline}**). List
    local, county, state, national, or international level
    participation, not just being a member in civic, professional,
    charitable, and religious organizations. List any office held and
    dates, achievements, and/or awards received.

## PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING VITAL INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP CATEGORY

(Use additional sheets if necessary.)

GROUP Definition: Two or more personnel

1.  Describe the activity or general ways the Group supports the goals
    of a specific agency or any activity fostering cross-agency
    cooperation. List Group members, with title and grade.

2.  List any outcome of the activity, such as goals achieved or
    accomplishments as a result of the activity. Accomplishments may
    include education, leadership potential, group-improvement
    activities or creative accomplishments.

3.  List any awards associated with the activity, if applicable.