Award Winner

John Nickens, Darshak and I with our medals.

John and I

Darshak and John

Hi All,

Wednesday, 28 July 2008

Last week at the Leadership Council (monthly meeting of all department heads) Myself and fellow employee Darshak Shah (Finance) were awarded the "Top Performer's Club" medal. This is a new team building recognition program initiated by the President and CEO, John Nickens. Darshak and I were the first "winners" of this award.

Needless to say, I was shocked, humbled and honored to have been presented with the award. Here is the nomination for which I was chosen:

I would like to nominate Scott Morrow as a Top Performer. He is always considerate and professional with colleagues and customers, despite the pressure of his department.
Scott is always honest and realistic with timescales, and since his arrival, there has been a marked improvement in the customer service attitude of others in the purchasing team.
Purchasing is one department which is often overlooked, but ultimately supports every aspect of the hospital’s function, and deserves to be recognised.
I hope that you will reward Scott as a member of the Top Performers Club for his contribution to Mafraq Hospital.
Thank you

You would have thought they were talking about someone else- I did when John was reading the nomination before announcing my name. I know I was blushing. It's not too often you get to toot you're own horn - but there you have it.

Before you ask - Nothing comes with the award except the medal and the recognition of having been awarded it.

Love to all,

Scott

Weekend Respite

Hi All,
Saturday, 10 July 2010
My last blog had the temps at 111F last Thursday that changed to 118F. It's officially HOT.

I had 3 friends over for dinner on Thursday eve. Grilled split chicken halves that were marinated for a day in Mojito marinade - MMmmm good - lime and orange juice, garlic, onion, olive oil, cummin, salt and pepper (it's in the Epicurious.com web site) It's a winner. Cooked them slowly over indirect heat for a few hours and the meat was falling off the bone succulent. That with home made potato salad and green beans. All was well received.
Went to the pool both yesterday and today for a few hour - got a slight burn - nothing really but my face is all red and hot feeling.
The big news this week was the announcement that my boss, the CFO, is quiting and will be gone in 90 days. Guess I'll have to train a new boss soon. Says he's leaving the country - but rumors abound that he will go work for the "parent company" that oversee's the 8 government hospitals here - it remains to be seen.
Alex will be starting his class on Monday - however we have not heard from him since his arrival in Quantico. You know those Marines - they will fill your time. Christine is going to call him today and hopefully get an update.
Other than that, It's back to work tomorrow and keeping cool.
Love to all,
Scott

Temps are rising

Hi All,
5 July , Monday

This morning at 6a temp 93F at 4p 111.3 F - It's starting to get hot Humidity is in the 70-80% range as well.
Got home went swimming and back home to cool A/C.
Not much to tell except our son Alex reports to Quanitco tomorrow to start 6 months of training at The Basic School.
Wes just turned 26 and is on a 2 week vacation for a plant shutdown and as I've heard it - will be working on the line soon instead of picking pre-assembled parts for the Ford F150. He's excited.
Christine arrives in 77 days
Love to all
Scott

Pictures 5

Uncle Art and Dad in the stands at the Color Parade.

Alex and Brandon at the Wedding Rehearsal dinner
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Christine at Bilger's Gate - This gate is locked and only opened when someone is dismissed from the Academy from which they must exit. In the movie "Patriot Games" Harrison Ford is seen exiting the Yard through this gate just prior to the scene in which he is nearly killed by the IRA gunman. Christine has stood in the location on the street and remarked many times - Jack Ryan was here ! Bilge is the waste water pumped out of a ship where seepage has collected, therefore, exiting thru Bilger's Gate is seen as a mark of shame and dishonor.

The Marine Corps Museum near Quantico Va.

A realistic display inside the rotunda at the USMC Museum

Pictures 4

Lex and Michael showing their class rings.

Christine and Alex at the Graduation Ball

Samantha, Alex, Kelsey, Michael and Meghan

The graduates finally out of uniform w/ friends and family.

Joe and Anne with Alex