Our 2012 Supervisor of the Year is a skilled professional who takes a singular passion and turns it into effective volunteers. Libby McCabe has provided outstanding supervision and leadership for City volunteers in the Engineering Division for the past two years.

Libby, Technical Administrative Assistant in the Engineering/Public Works Department, returned to the City in October of 2007 where she held various positions from October 1987 through November 1999. Libby has coordinated volunteers and their assignments with the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) activities for the Engineering Division. She has directed the work assignments for over 50 volunteers in the past two years, including adults and students, making them all feel part of the larger team.

"Over the two years I have worked with Libby, I have seen her responsibilities and supervision of Engineering volunteers grow and Libby has grown with these responsibilities.   Patience, understanding and flexibility is her training and supervising style, as she promotes the good name of the City. I have also seen her address volunteer issues and challenges in the best light possible," stated Volunteer Resources Coordinator, Corina Sadler.

She continually goes the extra mile to set up work assignments, matching the volunteer's skill set, coaching and encouraging all volunteers to make a win-win for the department and the volunteers. She is instrumental in utilizing and expanding the roles of volunteers to include project coordination, file maintenance, electronic file conversion to Laserfiche, training, and documentation of procedures.

Gerald Cosgrove, Director of Public Works said, "Libby is a true asset to the division, she has done a wonderful job in the development of a strong volunteer program working on our Laserfiche program.  We would not have achieved as much with this program without her efforts. "She enjoys working with each volunteer and getting to know each person and she supports the volunteers giving them praise for assignments well done! Because of their time in Engineering, many volunteers have applied for scholarships using recommendations from the department staff. Libby provides references for those applying for positions and helps volunteers expand/improve their skill sets.

Many of the student volunteers return yearly, because the experiences in the department aid them in their career path, college selections and potential scholarship applications.

National Volunteer Week gives me the opportunity to acknowledge and recognize the important work Libby McCabe does as a VIP Supervisor and her effort in creating environments where volunteers and volunteering can flourish.  

     "THANKS TO ALL VIP SUPERVISORS FOR GOING THE EXTRA MILE."

Robin Popik

Volunteer Resources Supervisor

Bob "The Cruiser" Haynes

by Salena Lewis

The Planning Department and GIS Team are proud to announce that one of their very own is the 2012 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. Bob Haynes has been a part of the Planning Department and GIS Team for more than 15 years and has contributed 3,000 hours in volunteer work. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and the people I've gotten to know," Bob said. He has always enjoyed coming into the office and spending time with the employees.

Shelter Volunteer Has A Magical Touch

by Gina Bruton

Cats are an interesting breed of animal. They don't really need humans to care for them as they can hunt for their own food, clean themselves, and can always find to place to curl up and sleep. They pick and choose who deserves their attention; they love you on their own terms and are pretty much the master of any house. Sadly, these are also the reason many cats end up on the streets or at local animal shelters. However, the cats and kittens that end up at the Plano Animal Shelter are often the recipient of the love and devotion of one very special volunteer!!

Learn about Shian-Wei Aur and his passion for Plano cats...