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The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the October 2024 Employee of the Month award to Elaine Rotz. Elaine
has been employed by Franklin County since November 2018 and serves as a senior center coordinator with the Franklin County
Area Agency on Aging. October’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR)
Committee, which received seven nominations for the October award, one of which was for Elaine.
“Elaine’s commitment to senior center participants is unmatched,” said the nomination. “Elaine shows a strong commitment to providing
individual time and attention to each and every participant that walks through her doors daily. Elaine’s extensive background in aging
for providing undivided attention to each and every senior center participant. She treats each participant with empathy, dignity and respect.”
and for resources when needed. Elaine regularly gets tasks with little background or heads up, and she jumps in with both feet. I have
seen her quick thinking and prompt actions help on various projects or prevent potential mishaps. She does so much in the background
to help the county run smoothly, and I don’t think people realize how much she does or is involved in.”
“Elaine is seen as a mentor by several of her coworkers within the senior center team,” said the nomination form. “Elaine shows a
strong commitment to mentoring by maintaining a strong relationship with each mentee, thus those coworkers feel they can reach
out to Elaine at any time. They know she will drop whatever she is doing to help assist them. In October, the Tuscarora Senior Center
celebrated 25 years in its current location. To celebrate this milestone, Elaine planned an open house. It is evident that the success
of the Tuscarora Senior Center stems from Elaine’s dedication and commitment to quality services. Not only has the center grown in
participants, it also maintains an extremely large volunteer base, which ensures the senior center and home-delivered meal program
runs smoothly. Elaine is an exemplary employee within our senior centers, the aging department and Franklin County!”
Elaine’s outstanding characteristics are attributes that have not gone unnoticed by her peers. She exudes a high standard of
patience, empathy and a commitment to quality of service to each participant and resident of Franklin County. The Franklin County
Commissioners congratulated Elaine on her recognition and thanked her for her excellent work and for
exuding such a high standard of knowledge, leadership and excellence to the employees
and residents of Franklin County.