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Home My WebLink AboutItem 04 Employee Recognition - Amy Sowa, 15 Years of ServiceSpringfield Upbeat November 21, 2016 Amy Sowa, 15 Years of Service  Hired as a Clerk 3 on October 15, 2001  Appointed to City Recorder position on July 1, 2003 Career Highlights  She can handle the toughest of citizen calls with grace and professionalism.  She regularly responds to public records requests and provides regular information to our local reporters in a fair and consistent manner.  Amy coordinates the council agenda, corralling multiple items from a number of staff members each week; she is a constant at council meetings. Recording the meeting and answering questions for citizens, often at the same time.  She keeps the records of the City Manager’s Office accessible and in order. She is the lead in the office for the citywide Laserfische project that digitized thousands of documents.  Converted the paper agenda packets to electronic packets saving the City more than $10,000 per year and saving countless hours of staff time.  Amy coordinated the City’s blood drive collecting over 100 pints a year saving hundreds of lives.  Completed the Online Voter’s Pamphlet process that started in November, 2014.  Is a Certified Municipal Clerk  Has served as the President of the Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders  Amy is vigilant in keeping employees and elected officials apprised of record retention laws. Comments from her co-workers  Truly kind and quietly fearless  Takes on every challenge as an opportunity  First to offer help and solutions  Trustworthy  First in the office and typically the last to leave  Delivers beyond expectations  Never doubt her ability to make things happen