Elizabeth Roberts-Yuoh

May 1, 2011

Dear Elizabeth, 

Joe, Art and Fran are three very lucky gentlemen. You have been a constant support to them since they came together at Fulmer in 2005. Respect and compassion have been your trademarks and building "family" has been your passion. As the overnight support person, you have to work a little harder to build effective relationships because, of course, you have less awake time with the guys. But you make the most of your time; you pay attention to every detail of their dietary needs, their personal needs, the cleanliness of their home and wardrobe and you provide much of the harmony for the rest of the team. You always do what needs to be done; no questions asked; no thinking twice about it. For ten years you have incorporated the values of SPIN into your work life. You come to work in the snow even though it may take you hours long to do so. You attend meetings faithfully and are always punctual. You show tremendous love and respect for the men as you always greet them when you are entering and leaving their home. 

The author of the book The Single Parent Family, Marge Kennedy said about family, "In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table but by the rituals you help family members to create, by the memories you share, by the commitment of time, caring and love you show to one another and by the hopes for the future you have as individuals and as a unit."

You bring the importance of family into the Fulmer household by celebrating holidays; organizing multicultural meals; by having the gentlemen to your home on special occasions and, like all good family members, you advocate for Art, Joe and Fran to ensure that they each have everything they need and that their lives are full and enriched. You truly care about your Fulmer family.

So it is my great pleasure to honor you today as the Employee of the Month and to thank you on behalf of the SPIN Board of Directors, your fellow employees, and Fran, Art and Joe for your dedication and passion to SPIN's mission. You are one of our amazing lights in the night. 

Sincerely, 

Trina Losinno