Secretary Bill Daughtridge, Jr.
2. Spotlight: A Season of Giving!
Greetings,
Thank you for all of your hard work over the past 12 months. Each new year is an opportunity
for success and for DOA, it is an opportunity to build on the accomplishments of 2013.
DOA is a diverse and dynamic department that the Governor views as essential to carrying
out each facet of his mission for State government: increased effi ciency, improving education
and growing the economy. We all own a piece of this mission and should work daily to
accomplish it in 2014. Our individual efforts lend themselves to our divisions’ successes, and
these successes will become accomplishments for DOA and ultimately a beacon of light for
the state of North Carolina as a whole.
What piece of our mission do you own? In what ways can you guarantee your division’s
success? These are questions that should be answered as we begin to work in the new year.
I have full confi dence in your abilities and great expectations for the coming year. Thank you
again for all you have done and continue to do for DOA. I hope you join me in my enthusiasm
for what we can accomplish in 2014!
Sincerely,
Bill Daughtridge
From the Secretary’s Desk
January 2014
(Contents)
6 Facility
Management
makes
Christmas
special for
North Carolina
3 DOA
Welcomes New
Leadership
4 Your
Division
News
Highlights
8 Martin Luther
King, Jr.
Comission
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Harriett Southerland of Youth Advocacy
and Involvement Office stands with items
collected for the troops.
January 2014
Division Spotlight: A Season of Giving!
Far away from hollow plastic reindeer
and overfl owing shopping carts, DOA
employees embodied the classical
defi nition of charity as love for their
fellow man. Mostly without notice, our
fellow employees performed acts of
charity that changed people’s lives,
met their needs and reaffi rmed that all
of humanity has value. We truly have
angels among us and as we move
beyond the traditional season of giving,
these anonymous acts should be
recognized for their value and symbolism
that life is more than what the material
world has to offer, which is far too often,
simply the next new shiny new thing that
is just beyond our reach.
In 2013, a multi-generational Christmas
tradition was continued, planned across
two states and executed inconspicuously
by an anonymous employee right here
in DOA. Siblings from the eastern part
of our State that have since migrated
across NC and into SC, coordinate a
special Christmas meal for individuals
who need an extra blessing during the
Christmas season. It was started by the
matriarch of their family in the 1970s
and has been carried-forward by her
six children ever since. When asked what
motivates these siblings to continue this
tradition of giving it is simply one word: love.
“We don’t view this as big thing,” said one of
the siblings. “This is something that honors
God and something we all should do.” But
for the individuals receiving this act of love,
it is a big thing indeed.
A separate act of love went to one Johnston
County grandmother raising eight of her
25 grandchildren, ages 1 – 14. She has
devoted her life to providing for the children
in her care and was chosen by Teresa
Matthews and Pam Strickland in the State
Property Offi ce to be the recipient of an
Angel Tree donation drive.
An Angel Tree donation drive had been
held before in the State Property Division,
and this idea just seemed to click when
Mrs. Strickland contemplated how to bless
this grandmother whom she met through a
church outing. The way this type of donation
drive works is after a Christmas tree is
assembled, it is decorated with paper angels.
Each paper angel represents a specifi c child
with the child’s Christmas wish written on its
reverse side. This method of giving allows
for each child in the grandmother’s care to
receive a special Christmas gift. Because she
has many children in need, the Angel Tree
was an especially good way to match each
child with a giver.
Emails were sent and this donation
opportunity spread throughout DOA by word
of mouth as DOA employees were eager
to choose an angel and supply a gift. All of
the angels were chosen and the children
were provided for, but there was one person
who was left without a blessing. When
asked what she wanted for Christmas, the
grandmother answered that she would like
a new vacuum cleaner to be better able to
care for her grandchildren. This opportunity
to bless someone who had already
given so much would not go unmet.
Upon receiving her new vacuum, the
grandmother was moved to tears with
the idea that someone would give of
themselves to bless her this Christmas
season. “Bless the Lord, bless the Lord,”
she said as words of thanksgiving upon
receiving the donations.
This theme of meeting others’ needs
and embodying the Christmas spirit of
giving is a common thread between
these acts of love here in DOA. The
Youth Advocacy and Involvement Offi ce
(YAIO) conducted its own donation
drive by harnessing the energy and
enthusiasm of their Youth Legislative
leadership team and the NC SADD
youth conference. Together, YAIO staff
and their youth helped fi ght hunger in
North Carolina and helped meet the
needs of our armed forces personnel
serving overseas.
Beginning in mid-November, Harriett
Southerland and the YAIO staff
organized a food drive and troop supply
Season of Giving continued on page 3
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Director Bill Bachanan
Director Patti Bowers
January 2014
Motor Fleet Welcomes Bill Bachanan
Purchase and Contract Welcomes Patti Bowers
drive. They set up drop-off bins, posted
fl iers near elevators in the Administration
Building and advertised through email and
newsletters. Moreover, by promoting the
charity drives at the NC SADD conference,
she found a way for youth to engage in an
act of giving and exponentially increase the
amount of food donated to our communities.
The result was over 300 cans of food
delivered to the Food Bank of Central
and Eastern NC, and enough supplies for
approximately 50 service men and women
stationed overseas. The troop supplies will
be delivered to troops through the USO in
Fayetteville.
“This is our fi rst year holding a food and
troop supply drive,” said Ms. Southerland.
“I got this idea because food stamps and
unemployment benefi ts were getting delayed
and the food pantry was running out of food.”
Ms. Southerland recalled one report that said
the food banks were dispensing a week’s
worth of food and asking that recipients try to
make it last for an entire month. But through
the YAIO donation drive, the Food Bank
pantry was a little heartier and our overseas
troops were a little better supplied.
Like me, I hope you take pride in DOA’s
employees who took the initiative to organize
charity drives and bless those in need.
These acts remind me of what is most
important in life – people and relationships.
We all are busy and must balance time
allotted to work and to our personal lives. As
you contemplate 2014, let me encourage you
to join our DOA angels in making a renewed
commitment to spend time where it matters
most. That one day when we refl ect back
on our lives, we will not refl ect on a list of
opportunities we missed to invest in people.
Instead with great satisfaction, we will refl ect
on having carried forward the tradition of
charity found here at DOA. Together we can
help change people’s lives, meet their needs
and reaffi rm that all of humanity has value.
DOA is pleased to announce that Mrs. Patti Bowers has joined the Division
of Purchase and Contract as its Director and State Purchasing Offi cer in
December. Mrs. Bowers brings 22 years of purchasing experience, including
her work as DOA’s Project Manager for the Procurement Transformation, plus
nine years of experience in customer service. Most recently, Mrs. Bowers
served as the Director of Purchasing for the Department of Transportation. She
also served as the Chief IT Procurement Offi cer where she provided leadership
and oversight of the Statewide IT Procurement Offi ce for over 10 years. Mrs.
Bowers attended East Carolina University where she earned a bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration/Management.
Mrs. Bowers is originally from Maryland but calls North Carolina home. She
has been married for almost 25 years and is the mother of two adult children,
one a recent ECU graduate living in Wilmington and the other is currently a
sophomore at ECU. When not at work she enjoys spending time in the Outer
Banks or Atlantic Beach. Please give a warm DOA welcome to Mrs. Patti
Bowers!
Bill Buchanan joined DOA as the new Director of Motor Fleet Management in
December. Mr. Buchanan joined our team with a wide range of professional
experience including serving as an Assistant Commissioner with the Division of
Motor Vehicles and as a Chief Magistrate Judge in Wayne County. Before that,
he owned and operated several franchise automobile dealerships in NC and
SC and served in the US Army. He holds a BS degree in Business from Middle
Tennessee State University with minors in Economics and English.
Mr. Buchanan calls Goldsboro home. He has one son, an attorney, and enjoys
hosting foreign exchange students and missions work. Please extend a warm
welcome to Bill Buchanan!
Season of Giving continued from page 2
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Council for Women
Kathleen Balogh presented the Status on Women in NC at
the Champions of Education Breakfast recently.
January 2014
Service Operations Divisions
Based on a request from the Division of Safety, Workers’
Compensation and Wellness of the Offi ce of State
Human Resources, the Safety Shoe allowance for state
employees is being adjusted. Effective January 1, 2014,
the safety shoe allowance for state employees will
increase to $100 from $80 per year. It is the intent of this
adjustment to ensure that state employees are provided
ample opportunity to purchase the proper and necessary
safety shoes required by the job for adequate foot
protection.
The Offi ce of State Budget and Management and Offi ce
of State Human Resources will review the safety shoe
reimbursement practice and make adjustment to refl ect
costs to state employees.
If you have questions, please contact your Budget Analyst
at (919) 807-4700.
YOUR DIVISION NEWS
Commission of Indian Affairs
Native American Council Meeting
The NC Commission of Indian Affairs met with other members of
the Native American Employment and Training Council at the US
Department of Labor headquarters on Dec. 11 and 12. They discussed
ways to promote and boost employment opportunities for Native
American workers. The council consists of representatives of Indian
tribes, tribal organizations, Alaskan Native entities and Indian-controlled
organizations serving Indians or Native Hawaiians. According to its
mission, the council advises the Secretary of Labor on operating and
administering Section 166 of the Workforce Investment Act. This Act
helps Indian and Native American workers improve their skills through
workforce training programs to achieve their academic and occupation
goals. On Dec 11, council members met with Eric Seleznow, acting
assistant secretary for employment and training, and Jeremy Bishop
with the Offi ce of Public Engagement, to discuss the work of the council,
including the development of a white paper.
(Right) Elk Richardson addresses the
Native American Employment and Training Council
Council for Women continued on page 5
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State Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby swore-in new members of the Council for Women’s Domestic Violence
Commission. From left to right: Kate Stahlman, Phil Kline (Chairman), Pearl Burris-Floyd, Dana Mangum, Alisa
Huffman (Designee of the Governor’s Crime Commission), Pamela Thompson, Gale McKoy Wilkins (Council’s
Executive Director), Michael Silver, and Justice Paul Newby.
(Below and right) Gale Wilkins, Director for Council for
Women, graduated from NCSU’s graduate Family Life Coach
certificate program in Family Life and Parenting Education.
January 2014
Fiscal Corner
Please use the most updated Fiscal forms and
contracts located on the NCDOA Intranet Portal.
Budget revisions to clear negative balances are
due to Fiscal no later than Tuesday, January 7th.
Budget Offi cers will be contacting each Division
Director to schedule mid-year budget review meetings
for late January.
James Brown has accepted the Purchasing II position for
the Office of Fiscal Management effective
December 1, 2013. James joined the purchasing
offi ce on September 9, 2013 as a temporary
employee with over 20 years of purchasing
experience. James, welcome to the team!
Amy Ferrell accepted the Cash Management
Accountant position in the Office of Fiscal
Management. Amy’s fi rst day will be Monday,
January 6, 2013. Amy has worked for NC DOT for the
last four years where she worked on automation projects
for departmental effi ciency, cash management, and
collections. Amy, we look forward to working with you!
Council for Women continued from page 4
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(Left) Many attended the Facility Management Holiday
Reception and fellowshiped with co-workers.
(Below) Ricky Edwards (right) stands with Director Tony
Jordan as he receives his service award for 25 years.
January 2014
Facility Management Division
The Facility Management Division (FMD) is busy all year
long, but they have special duties during the Christmas
season. FMD staff provide a total of eight Christmas
trees for the State government complex, decorations and
lights, plus ornamental greenery and staging for Christmas
events.
Landscaping personnel Gerald Adams and Ricky Terry
drive to western NC to pick-up the eight trees from Peak
Farms. Seven of the trees were installed in the Governor’s
Residence and the eighth and largest tree was placed by
crane outside of the Capitol Building facing Fayetteville
Street. In addition to installation, FMD also assists with
decorations and lighting. The Residence’s trees were
decorated in a Dogwood Tree fl oral design representing
the NC State fl ower, and FMD’s electrical shop installed
the lighting on the Capitol tree.
Thank you FMD for making the State Capitol Complex
beautiful for Christmas 2013!
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Director Dennis English
takes a selfie on Christmas
Day, with his nephew
Aiden.
“I like spending time
with my uncle Dennis
because he always
challenges me to
THINK BIG even when
I’m taking pictures.”
January 2014
Human Resources Division
Upcoming Training (Held in HRM Training Room)
Equal Employment Opportunity Institute (Level 1):
January 8: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
January 9: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Performance Management for Supervisors:
January 14: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors:
January 23: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Some Assembly Required! Recruiting and Hiring a Strong
Workforce:
January 30: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
If there are supervisors in need of any of these courses
(fi rst time or a refresher) please sign-up through the NC
Learning Center in your BEACON ESS portal. Our in-house
courses are listed in the catalog and end with the
acronym “DOA.”
Work Plan Interim Reviews for Performance Management
Cycle #26:
We are now in mid-cycle for the DOA Performance
Management System Cycle #26. Employee-supervisor
Interim Review meetings should be conducted by January
15, 2014.
Historically Underutilized
Businesses
Holiday gathering in the HUB
Offi ce, wishing you the very best
in the New Year!
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HRC MLK, Jr. Commission: Back row, left to right: Warren Turner,
Donnie Garris, Kenneth Freeman, Bennett McKoy Taylor,
Jacquie Jeffers
Front row, left to right: Shakeal Moore, Clarence Henderson
(chairman), Anitra Bailey, Troy Kickler, Dumas A. Harshaw.
Not pictured: Melissa Martin, David Prince, Larry Jones, Melissa
Martin, Tony Mitchell, Vancine Sturdivant.
January 2014
NC Human Relations Commission Wins HUD Grant
The Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) announced that the NC Human Relations
Commission was one of eight Fair Housing Assistance
Programs (FHAPs) in HUD’s Southeast Region
(comprised of 10 states) to receive a FHAP Partnership
Initiative grant. HUD awarded $142,752 to NCHRC
for its successful proposal, “Partnering to Develop a
Comprehensive Fair Housing Outreach, Education and
Investigative Program.” The award of these funds will
enable NCHRC to develop statewide partnerships to
conduct training, reach NC residents and disseminate
information about fair housing issues. In collaboration
with DOA’s Offi ce of Communication, NCHRC will
develop fair housing brochures (English, Spanish and an
Indian version) and an updated exhibit booth. NCHRC
will partner with the Commission on Indian Affairs to
participate in events, including the NC Unity Conference
and the National Indian Heritage Celebration. Other
partners include: NC Cooperative Extension; City of
Asheville; and the Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Human Relations Commission.
Human Relations Commission
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
announced in December that it completed
the review of FY 2014 grant applications
and is awarding a total of $7,000. Four
organizations were selected out of nine
applications received by the Commission.
The selected organizations are: Fayetteville/
Cumberland County Ministerial Council,
Fayetteville, for $2,500; Thomas Mentor
Leadership Academy, Durham, for $2,000;
NC Museum of History Foundation, Raleigh,
for $ 1,500; and Young Women of Promise,
Kinston, for $1,000. All of the applicants’
proposed projects addressed the “Content
of Character” theme of this year’s grant
program. These grant funds will be used
for education outreach activities that target
children under the age of 14, to instill Dr.
King’s “content of character” philosophy that
he espoused in his famous “I Have a Dream”
speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial in
August 1963.
The Commission will recognize the four
successful applicants during its next meeting
which is planned to coincide with the annual
events surrounding Dr. King’s birthday
celebration. The successful applicants are
invited to participate in the Commission’s
“Let Freedom Ring” Bell Ringing ceremony
in Raleigh’s Bicentennial Plaza and the
State Employees Martin Luther King, Jr.
Observance Program/John R. Larkins
Award Ceremony held at First Baptist
Church in Raleigh. Both of these events will
be held on the morning of Friday,
January 17, 2014.
The MLK, Jr. Commission was established
to promote awareness, appreciation
and observance of Dr. King’s legacy
and is contained within the Department
of Administration’s Human Relations
Commission (HRC). HRC’s mission
is to advocate, enforce and promote
equality of opportunity in the areas of
housing, fair employment practices, public
accommodations, education, justice and
governmental services.
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Bob Zenkel showed his school spirit by wearing a knit
cap in the form of the UNC Tarheels’ mascot Rameses.
Management Information Systems
January 2014
Mail Service Center
Sterling McKee retired on Dec 31st after 30 years
of service. He was the the Courier Supervisor
in Statesville, NC. He was presented with his
retirement certificate and service award by Felix
DeSantis on December 12th at MSC in Raleigh prior
to his retirement lunch. Best wishes Sterling!
Mark Carter, Statesville Courier Driver, retired at
the end of December after 30 years of service.
Thank you Mark!
Jessica Sammons was hired in December to work
as DNPE’s new Education Program Specialist.
Non-Public Education
Welcome Jessica Sammons
Mrs. Jessica Sammons joined the Department of Non-
Public Education in December as its new Education Program
Specialist. Ms. Sammons is a graduate of Campbell University
where she earned a B.A. in Political Science and a Juris
Doctor from the Campbell University School of Law. She
will be conducting homeschool record reviews, meeting
with homeschool administrators and parents, and ensuring
homeschools’ compliance with State law.
Mrs. Sammons is originally from Albemarle, NC, and enjoys
traveling with her husband to the NC Mountains. She is
looking forward to meeting homeschool parents and getting
a fi rst-hand perspective on education law and policy in North
Carolina. Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Sammons to team
DOA!
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January 2014
James Brown Fiscal Management Dec. 2, 13
Daphne Pinto Council for Women Dec. 2, 13
Bill Buchanan Motor Fleet Dec. 2, 13
Allen Reagan Facility Management Dec. 2, 13
Lisa Lawton Council for Women Dec. 2, 13
Ralph Taylor State Construction Dec. 9, 13
Pattie Bowers Purchase and Contract Dec. 16, 13
Jessica Sammons Non-Public Education Dec. 20, 13
Lora Salib State Construction Jan. 1, 14
Ronnie Cox Veterans Affairs Jan. 1, 14
Mark Carter Mail Service Center Jan. 1, 14
Sterling McKee Mail Service Center Jan. 1, 14
Mike Brendle Purchase and Contract Jan. 1, 14
Dewey Bennett Purchase and Contract Jan. 1, 14
Teresa Chaney Purchase and Contract Jan. 1, 14
Karl Sanders Purchase and Contract Jan. 1, 14
Carolyn Smith Purchase and Contract Jan. 1, 14
Glenn Tilghman Purchase and Contract Jan. 1, 14
Jim Westbrook Purchase and Contract Jan. 1, 14
New Hires
Retirements
NEW HIRES & RETIRES
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Honored with Party at VA
Medical Center –
from Fayetteville Observer
The veterans who live at Fayetteville’s
VA Medical Center were celebrated
Saturday as part of an annual holiday
event.
Dozens of veterans and others
crowded into an activity center in the
hospital for an event that featured
scriptures, speeches and music.
“We are surrounded by greatness,”
said Shirley Robinson, who welcomed
the veterans. “We’re going to love on
you. We’re going to sing. We’re going
to have a wonderful time.”
The event, in its fi fth year, was
sponsored by MJ Soffe, Pizza Hut and
others.
Veterans of World War II, Korea,
Vietnam and other confl icts -
representing the Army, Navy, Air
Force and Marine Corps - attended
the event.
All veterans living in the hospital
received a gift bag, jacket, hat and
other gifts.
Ilario Pantano, a Marine Corps
veteran and director of the state
Division of Veterans Affairs, said the
nation had a bad habit of forgetting
its veterans.
Pantano, who earlier in the day
attended an event with wounded
warriors at Camp Lejeune, urged
the veterans to tell their stories
whenever possible.
He also asked volunteers to pass
those stories on to their own
families.
“We forget as a culture,” Pantano
said. “We forget all the sacrifi ces you
have made.”
Early in the event, Joe Cimaglio, an
offi cial from MJ Soffe, read a letter
from Gov. Pat McCrory.
The governor thanked those in
attendance, especially the veterans.
“North Carolina is proud to be home
to veterans from WWII through
Operation Enduring Freedom,”
McCrory wrote. “Your courage
and commitment to protecting the
freedoms we hold dear is what makes
our nation great. Thank you for your
service and from my family to yours,
Happy Holidays!”
Pantano had a similar message.
“It’s so worth it to celebrate all you
men like this,” he said. “We love you
and your country loves you.”
The DOA Insurance Committee has been working
to evaluate existing NON-NCFLEX supplemental
insurance plans and to learn what new plans may
benefi t our employees the most. One of the best
ways to determine what you may be interested in is to
go straight to the source and ask you. With that said,
below you will fi nd a couple of survey questions
that will help us determine what additional areas of
supplemental insurance will best serve your needs
besides the current State Health Plan and those
that are offered through NC Flex. Please take a few
minutes to complete the survey and let us know what
you want! You can fi nd the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/72QYC2Y
1. Please select the NON-NCFLEX supplemental
policy that the Department of Administration
should offer...
2. We welcome any information you would like to
share that might help guide our selection process
of supplemental insurance products...
DOA Insurance Committee
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January 2014
Division News Contact List
Commission of Indian Affairs Ruth.Maitz@doa.nc.gov
Council for Women Tara.Minter@doa.nc.gov
Division of Facility Management Greg.Gittins@doa.nc.gov
Division of Non-Public Education Kristy.Daughtry@doa.nc.gov
Division of Purchase & Contract Tina.Kelly@doa.nc.gov
Division of Surplus Property Angela.Jervis@doa.nc.gov
Office of Fiscal Management Carolyn.Chilton@doa.nc.gov
Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses Pat.Jones@doa.nc.gov
Human Relations Commission Emily.Williams@doa.nc.gov
Human Resources Susan.Pait@doa.nc.gov
Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation June.W.Michaux@doa.nc.gov
License to Give Trust Fund Commission Vanda.Wilson-Wormack@doa.nc.gov
Mail Service Center Barbara.Hopkins@doa.nc.gov
Management Information Systems Robert.Zenkel@doa.nc.gov
Motor Fleet Management Tasheba.Dukes@doa.nc.gov
Secretary’s Offi ce Sheree.Pratt@doa.nc.gov
State Construction Offi ce Alicia.Lopez@doa.nc.gov
State Property Offi ce Teresa.Matthews@doa.nc.gov
State Parking Systems Catherine.Reeve@doa.nc.gov
Veterans Affairs Angela.Heilig@doa.nc.gov
Youth Advocacy and Involvement Offi ce Elaine.Pischke@doa.nc.gov
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