NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB
The Nassau Bay Garden Club gladly welcomes in the New Year 2021. The Club would like to thank those who have faithfully supported them last year, some financially, and others with words of encouragement and appreciation. We hope you have noticed the refurbishment of Tranquility Arbor in Howard Ward Park, made possible by a generous donation from CANBE. The Christmas decorations were made possible by generous donations from two of the Club's members [you know who you are] and the work of many of Santa’s elves on Tuesday, December 1st! The Garden Club very much appreciates the excellent help from Public Works – Raul Lozoya, Matthew Deering and Emory Bragg – the ‘go-to’ guys! A representative from the Houston Botanic Garden in southeast Houston will be the speaker for the Club meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Their mission is to enrich life through discovery, education and the conservation of plants and the natural environment. Please visit the Club's website at www.nassaubaygc.org and/or their Facebook page for virtual meeting information (subject to change). It’s not too late to add extra mulch to your flower beds and trees. Poinsettias leftover from Christmas like to be kept indoors in a cool place with lots of humidity, natural light and only an occasional drink. Remember, they are poisonous to cats and dogs!! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, prosperous 2021.
NASSAU BAY HOMES ASSOCIATION
The Nassau Bay Homes Association would like to thank residents Pauline Gerken, Cheryl McGee, and Barbara Poche for their invaluable assistance with the mailing of annual assessments. Please note the contact information for the Association: • Website: www.nassaubayhomes.org • Email: nassaubayhomesassociation@gmail.com
GLORIA DEI CHURCH COMMUNITY EVENTS Community Needs Assessment Survey | Jan 10-31 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is pursuing a new endeavor and could use your assistance. Mental health issues are increasing in our country, and Gloria Dei Church is concerned about the level of unmet need in and around the community. By participating in this confidential survey, you are helping Gloria Dei church leaders become more aware of the mental and emotional needs right here. The results will guide Gloria Dei as they start new ministries and strengthen partnerships in the community to meet those needs. If you are interested in sharing your thoughts, visit gdlc. org from January 10-31 to participate in the survey. MD Anderson Blood Drive | Jan 31 from 8am-12pm Those interested in donating blood at the MD Anderson Blood Drive mobile coach will need to register online in advance at mdandersonbloodbank.org. The number of people on the bus at one time is limited, and there are strict measures to keep the bus clean. There were 14 units donated at the November blood drive, which after processing, impacted up to 42 cancer patients!
2020 EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
The City of Nassau Bay has outstanding employees. Each year, the employees have the opportunity to vote for co-workers who they feel make a positive impact in the lives of the citizens we serve and their co-workers. Although we have many people who do this on a daily basis, the votes helped us narrow it down for our Employee of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, and Officer of the Year. Employee of the Year: Robert Villanueva Robert Villanueva is the Senior Utility Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. He wears multiple hats and is an extremely hard worker. Robert stepped up and assumed the duties and responsibilities of the Park’s Crew Leader for an extended period of time, while also managing his normal duties. Every member of the Public Works Team calls Robert a team player and refer to him as the “go to guy.” He is a great teacher and mentor to the new Public Works employees and is a great example of what a Nassau Bay Employee should be. Supervisor of the Year: Chief Tim Cromie Chief Tim Cromie has been with the Nassau Bay Police Department for a little over two years and has poured his heart and soul into the Police Department and the City. He encourages and pushes the officers to strive for more and helps them accomplish any goal within reach. With the passing of Sergeant Kaila Sullivan, Chief Cromie lead his department through the darkest time of its history. He was a beacon of light and hope throughout 2020 and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. Chief Cromie is the example of professionalism and has shown a level of knowledge that any officer can achieve with hard work and dedication. Officer of the Year: Clint Brown Officer Clint Brown has been selected as the 2020 Police Officer of the Year for the Nassau Bay Police Department. This award is chosen by the other officers within the Department. Officer Clint Brown was overwhelmingly chosen by his peers to receive the award this year. He was described as “displaying unparalleled dedication to the desire to work hard” and ‘being very knowledgeable when it comes to the law and to serving the public.” Clint is currently in his second year with the Nassau Bay Police Department. Congratulations to Officer Brown and we look forward to many more years of you serving the Nassau Bay community.
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