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Show . : . The Sampler, Apr. 11, 1985 Super suggestors of 1984 named by Ruth A. Mecham The government wants ideas on how to improve . productivity and services, and will pay up to $35,000 in cash for suggestions, inven- tions or scientific achieve- ments by federal personnel. Dugway saved the government a total of $171,206 in the last 3 years because of the terrific suggestion gram here at Dugway. In the last year alone there were a total of 207 suggestions submitted by the civilian population and 42 by the military i-vW'?' population. .sti'-.-J- The amount of award received for an idea depends on its value to the government. Currently, more than one in every five suggestions, submitted by civilian and military personnel, is adopted. The average sug- F. gestion award throughout the government is about $133. 4- Judy Barnett, incentive awards specialist, contri- butes the good response to "people with good ideas and are willing to express them in order to make the working conditions better for everyone." Starting in April, a new STAFF SGT. DEAN BERTCH was distinguished honor Officers course at graduate at the Basic Fort Carson, Co. Non-Commlssion- ed suggestion campaign will be offered. Barnett stated "the last campaign was such a success that we want to give Dugway soldier is top graduate to people the opportunity reand ideas their express Staff Sgt. Dean Bertsch recently graduated as distinOfguished honor graduate of the Basic ficer course held at Fort Carson, Co. At the school, Bertsch also received two letters of commendation, two certificates of achievement and an impact Army commendation medal. He was also cited as MOS The campaign, which is open to everyone will include three prizes. Turning in a suggestion makes on eligible to participate. There is no limits to the number of suggestions turned in. Each time one is turned in the suggesters name goes in a box for a drawing. The prizes consists of one $100 savings bond for the first place, a $7,500 savings bond for the second and a. $50.00 savings bond for the third. Non-Commission- ed award winner. Bertsch works with artillery here at Carr facility. The 23 year old sergeant claims he studied hard to make the distinguished honor graduate. He has accomplished numerous achievements and awards during his six years in the Army. Bertsch is airborne qualified and also has Belgian jump wings. He qualified second throughout Europe with the 0 machine gun and was first place in southern Europe. M-6- Public invited to drug seminar Dugway counselling. center and the high school, along with the Cottage Program International will be sponsoring a program to prevent alcohol and drug use during adolescence. Robert Boswell, the associate director of the Cottage Program International will be speaking on the facts of alcohol and drug use during adolescence. Martin Houle of Dugway will be talking about what parents can do and Miles Urie, Program coordinator for the Cottage Program will discuss a parent support group. ceive even more rewards." us to help each other." The forms for filling out a suggestion are available in most organizations or offices. If you can't find one, contact Ms. Barnett at the Civilian Personnel Office and she will be glad to provide a form. The completed 'There are opportunities" "form can be submitted to for improving operations at Ms. Barnett and the suggesall levels. of the government ters name will automatically and everyone can take ad- be entered in the drawing. vantage of them, no matter Barnett said "Good luck and what grade or occupation. remember the more you sugStarting this month an add- - ' gest the better your odds are ed bonus could be received in the drawing!" by participating in the new ; The winners of subject campaign. civilian and military "Let the suggestion pro- awards, are as follows: civilian and gram work with you to im- military for 1984 are as prove the conditions under which we work, Barnett adCivilian Suggester of the ded, this is a good way for Year for 1984 is Mr. Donald L. Jaster of the Security Guard Division. Mr. Jaster had six adopted suggestions, and will receive a $500 savings bond and an engraved wall plaque. Civilian Supervisor of the Year- is Mr. Joaquin V. Sar-din- a. The Security Guard Division submitted a total of 65 suggestions during 1984, of which a total of 26 were adopted. He will receive a $100 savings bond and an engraved desk set. Military suggestor of the Year is SFC George W. Smith, 65th MP Platoon, for four adopted suggestions. He will receive a $500 savings bond and an engraved desk set Military Supervisor of the Year is 1LT Carolyn Wash fol-lo- ws ington. The 65th MP Platoon submitted a total of 36 suggestions during 1984, of which 9 were adopted. This is very impressive, considering that only 42 military suggestions were submitted during the entire year. She will receive a $100 savings bond and an engraved desk set. Although these awards were based strictly upon the number of adopted suggestions, we would like to give honorable mention to the Fire Prevention and Protection Division. This group submitted a total of 39 suggestions, with 13 adoptions. 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