August 15, 2008
Support Services Vice President Greg McIntyre shows how fish is grilled on the Kuskokwim.
Employees honored at annual BBQ
by YKHC Public Relations Staff
There was plenty of food to go around at the annual Employee Appreciation Barbecue Wednesday, Aug. 6-600 burgers, more than 500 hot dogs and a couple hundred pounds of fresh Kuskokwim salmon were served.
The hospital kitchen crew also brought out the potato salad, macaroni salad, fry bread and bean soup. An estimated 1,000 employees and guests went through the serving line.
The highlight of the day was an appearence by Alaska's senior senator Ted Stevens and his good friend Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii. Stevens' wife Catherine and Sen. Inouye's new bride Irene were also there.
The food was cooked and served by YKHC's Senior Leadership team with assistance from volunteers from OEHE, Public Relations, Administration, Technology, Materials Management, Dietary, and many others.
Remarks by President/CEO Gene Peltola as well as both senators and other guests congratulated and thanked YKHC employees for their dedication to the YKHC mission and the healthcare of the people of the Delta.
Special thanks to the Bethel VFW for loaning the PA system, food warmer, and additional serving items. Thanks also to the Lion's Club for loaning the big grill trailer. We also want to thank all the local businesses and YKHC departments for donating door prizes:
AC Co. | Two $25 Gift Certificates |
Anica River Store | Vacuum Cleaner |
Crowley Marine | 20 Gallons of Fuel-Unleaded or Heating Fuel |
NAPA Auto Parts | Toolset, Hats and Gloves |
Swanson's | Two $50 Gift Certificates |
VFW | Three Gas BBQ Grills |
Corina's Caselot | Two $50 Gift Certificates |
YKHC Admin | Jim Barker Book "Always Getting Ready" |
YKHC Dental | Sonicare Toothbrush with Whitening Toothpaste |
YKHC Diabetes | Water Bottles |
YKHC Gift Shop | Jackets, Shirts, Hats |
YKHC Human Resources | Two 6-month Employee Wellness Center Coupons |
YKHC Injury Prevention | Life Vest and Floatcoat |
YKHC Technology | 2 Memory Sticks |
YKHC Healthy Hearts | T-shirts, Berry Buckets, Recipe Books |
YKHC Optometry | 2 Sunglasses |
Nicholson's Auto | Hats |
Senator Ted Stevens | School Supplies |
