Sterling Staff Awards ~ Spotlight on the Recipient of the Month
August 2008 - James Vogt
| Full Name: James Vogt Nickname: Jim Department: Public Safety Birth Place: Flint, MI Current Resident of: Mt. Morris, MI Favorite Hobbies: Motorcycles, camping, swimming. It would surprise most people that I: I am the Jr. High swim coach at Mt. Morris and that I have been a Firefighter for 22 years, and I like to scuba dive. Sometime in my life, I'd like to: Travel across America on my motorcycle, enjoying this beautiful country of ours. I am most proud of: My two boys Mike and Chris. They both work here at the Rec Center and moving on with their lives. They are most important to me. If I've learned one thing in life, it's: Live each day as if it was your last. You just never know anymore what the next day will bring. The words that best describe me are: Good friend, trustworthy, passionate, fearless, willing to do anything for anyone. |
Archived Spotlighted Recipients of the Sterling Staff Award
July 2008 - Stacy Lee
| Full Name: Stacy Lee Department: Office of the Registrar Birth Place: Montrose Current Resident of: Flushing Favorite Hobbies: Vollyball Sometime in my life, I'd like to: Travel to Italy. I am most proud of: My family. If I've learned one thing in life, it's: Life is an adventure...dare it. The words that best describe me are: Hardworking, funny, and good-natured. |
June 2008 - Doris Clarke-Madison
| Full Name: Doris Juanita Clarke-Madison Nickname: Kitty Department: Registrar Birth Place: Flint, MI Current Resident of: Flint Township Favorite Hobbies: Cooking, Fishing, Reading and Traveling. It would surprise most people that I: Am in the 40+ club. Sometime in my life, I'd like to: Learn martial arts and how to play the piano. I am most proud of: My two sons, daughter, four nieces and two nephews. If I've learned one thing in life, it's: Change is inevitable. The words that best describe me are: Caring, efficient, giving and kind. |
May 2008 - Todd Toulouse
 | Full Name: Todd Toulouse Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry Birth Place: Wallaceburg ON, Canada Current Resident of: Mt. Morris Favorite Hobbies: Hiking, Reading, Restoring Vintage Fountain Pens. It would surprise most people that I: ...still find my job exciting even after 37 years here at UM-Flint. This is entirely due to the wonderful people that I encounter everyday on my job. People would also be surprised to know that I have a tattoo, love big-band swing, and jazz. :) Sometime in my life, I'd like to: Visit Europe - especially southern France and Spain. Sleeping away an afternoon in a hammock without feeling guilty about it would also be fun. I am most proud of: My daughters, who have somehow survived my mistakes and found their own ways in this world. If I've learned one thing in life, it's: ...That I still have a lot to learn. The words that best describe me are: Well, I'd like to think that I'm: tolerant, liberal, caring, and responsible. My wife would add: picky, a neat freak, and over-organized. |
April 2008 - Jamila Harris
 | Full Name: Jamila Harris Department: UM-Flint Initiatives for Nursing Diversity (UM-FIND) Birth Place: Flint Current Resident of: Flint Favorite Hobbies: Singing, Reading, Roller Skating, and Traveling. It would surprise most people that I: Have been a vegetarian all my life. Sometime in my life, I'd like to: Travel to Africa and Europe and write a book. I am most proud of: My nieces and nephews. If I've learned one thing in life, it's: That every person has worth and equal value. The words that best describe me are: Compassionate, kind, peaceful, and skeptical. |
March 2008 - Karen Davis
 | Full Name: Karen Lynne Davis Department: English Birth Place: Detroit Current Resident of: Flint Township Favorite Hobbies: Baking and Shopping It would surprise most people that I: I love watching old musicals, such as "The Sound of Music", "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", "Calamity Jane", etc. Sometime in my life, I'd like to: Go on a cruise! I am most proud of: My two beautiful daughters! Olivia and Kayla If I've learned one thing in life, it's: Everyone can learn something from anyone else. The words that best describe me are: Cheerful and caring. |