MESSAGE FROM THE CLERK
Every so often someone comes along in your life that
truly makes you sit up and take notice. It’s someone
whose very presence makes you feel special to know
them. You become aware that there is something
incredibly unique about that person. And to have the
opportunity to call that person your friend is an added
blessing.
Susan Buquet is such a person. I’ve known Sue since the late 70’s and she
has remained true to who she is and what she represents. And what she
represents is honesty, dedication, and kindness towards others. It’s because
of her character that she has earned the respect of so many. And now with
her retirement imminent, I think I speak for most when I say that May 24 will
be a somewhat difficult day for many of us.
M AY 2 0 1 3
T E R R E B O N N E PA R I S H C L E R K O F C O U RT
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There are some people who begin their retirement before they actually stop
working. But, a visit to the Bookkeeping Department would confirm that
Sue still gives one hundred percent, as surely as she did thirty-something
years ago. She hasn’t rested on her status as an impending retiree-it would go
against her very nature and work ethic.
Her commitment to a job well done and the influence she had on her coworkers will no doubt remain with this office for a very long time after Sue is
retired. One only need look at the women around her in the Bookkeeping
Department. All have been affected by her integrity and devotion to this
office. And with all of life’s tribulations she has experienced over the years,
Sue never let it affect who she is, nor the work she produced. Her positive
attitude is an exception! Always smiling and upbeat, Sue truly is the epitome
of grace.
Knowing how humble and modest Sue is, she most likely has no idea how
she has touched the lives of countless people around her. Yet she would
blush to think that so very many of us will be saddened by her departure
from the Clerk’s office.
Sue, it’s undeniable that you will be missed. You leave this office and
department so much better off than it was when you began all those years
ago.
So, along with good health, I wish you an over-abundance of love, length of
days, and much deserved happiness. Thank you for your loyalty over the
years; thank you for the gift of knowledge you leave your department. But
most of all, thank you for the gift of your friendship.
-Ms. Robichaux 2
1. Can you explain why we will not be receiving a check for the month of June, since
you want to get our pay day on the seventh? June only has 30 days, so it will automatically go to July 1st-May has 31 days.
Everyone will receive a check for June. In fact, I have decided that not only will everyone be
paid for the month of June, but everyone who works will be paid every month of the year! As the
pay dates begin to occur in the first few days of a month, you are actually being paid for the previous month’s work.
I assure you that you are being paid for every month you work. The only difference now is that you are being paid
AFTER you have performed the work. Please see the enclosed memo in this month’s pay stub envelope. I hope that
memo will help clarify how the process will work.
If any employee needs to refer to the Employee Policy Manual at any me, they may do so by contac ng HR. There is always a copy available in the Map Dept. for your convenience. This allows you to keep your copy at home for referral. The calculation of overtime mentioned in last month’s newsletter
on Pg. 4 relating to increments of fifteen (15) minutes pertains only
to the payment of overtime, not the accumulation for comp time.
All employees who work through lunch hours in order to leave
early or arrive late MUST fill out a Request for Leave Form and
check off the appropriate box. Some employees are not following the procedure for this type of leave. Supervisors/Asst. Supervisors are responsible for assuring that these forms are
filled out.
For those of you granted permission to
be paid for your overtime, please be
aware that overtime is calculated according to the time clock and used only
for comparison with the written overtime sheet
you submit. The TOTAL overtime minutes on the
time clock are added, divided by 60 (minutes) and
then rounded to the nearest quarter hour. (See the
April Newsletter)
Please note that
if you work
your lunch hour
and leave early,
you cannot
claim overtime
for that lunch
hour.
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The Clerk’s office welcomes one of its newest employees, Stephanie Roddy. Stephanie is the newest addition to the Front Office/Recording Dept. She is a native of Houma and a resident of Baldwin, LA for the past 7 years. Stephanie is a graduate of Terrebonne High School and married 17 years to John Roddy. She has two stepdaughters, Regina & Laura. Stephanie states that “Throughout those wonderful years together we have experienced many things including the arrival of four beautiful grandchildren with another arriving in September with much anticipation. Together we have grown in our careers and personal lives. We share the love of family, fishing, sailing, hunting, bowling, and relaxing on the beach with our friends.” Stephanie looks forward to this most recent challenge in her life and says she knows will gain many blessings from it. Welcome, Stephanie! MAY BIRTHDAYS
MAY 1
Bonnie Nevis
May 5
Candace Porche
May 8
Kathy Boudreaux
May 11
Jackie Williams
May 20
Gail Dupre
May 30
Shelley Aucoin
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO ALL!
Christy Voisin is the latest addition to the staff of the Clerk of Court’s office and joins us in the Bookkeeping Dept. Christy is 23 years old and married to Jay Voisin. She is a 2007 graduate of Terrebonne High School and 2012 graduate of Nicholls State University. Christy en‐
joys spending time with family and friends and shop‐
ping in her spare time. Welcome Christy! There have been no new items found and
reported to the Lost and Found box. If you
have lost an item and would like for me to
post it in this area so that everyone can be
on the lookout for your lost item, please contact me. However, if you have
recently lost your patience/
mind/religion, don’t bother....
those are rarely, if ever, found
again.
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Maxine Carlos/Civil Processing recently placed 2nd in the Bayou
Gourmet’s Soup, Salads and Vegetables category, which made her a
finalist for Top Chef in the 38th Annual Bayou Gourmet’s Cook-Off
held on March 2. Below is a copy of the recipe that won Maxine her
2nd place finish. Congratulations, Max!
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May 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
Fri
3
Sat
4
Election
Day
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
22
23
24
25
Mother’s
Day
19
Sue’s last
day
26
27
28
29
Holiday
According to the Employee Policy Manual, vacation
time must be taken by the end of the calendar year and
may not be rolled over without the approval of the
Clerk. However, vacation time may be transferred to
your leave time if not taken and rolled over each year
rather than losing your vacation time. This could be a
benefit to you if you should get ill and need more
leave time.
30
31
Pay Day
Please note
that pay
day will be
one day
later in the
month of
May-on
the 30th.