| Spring is a busy season for showing appreciation. | | | | molded by these dedicated professionals and |
| Three nationally recognized events stand out, but | | | | sometimes their time and preparation is taken for |
| there are many celebrations for the dedicated | | | | granted. There are plenty of items that teachers |
| professionals who service schools, hospitals, | | | | will enjoy from brief bags and desk accessories |
| nursing homes and general business and | | | | to symbolic apple shaped novelties. |
| government. These events are held to let | | | | Superintendents, Principals, PTA/PTO and other |
| hardworking staff members know their efforts | | | | parent group leaders and even students should |
| are recognized. | | | | organize a super celebration throughout their |
| Department heads, administrators or event | | | | schools to let teacher and every other school |
| coordinators are responsible for decorating their | | | | staff member know how much they mean to the |
| facilities, lounges, hallways and work stations with | | | | families in your community. Honor not only |
| themed items to proclaim their recognition and | | | | teachers, but valuable teacher assistants, |
| appreciation. Balloons, banners and posters help to | | | | secretaries, guidance counselors and maintenance |
| make the workplace festive. Breakfasts, | | | | staff members. |
| luncheons and ice cream socials are often held | | | | National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2010 |
| during short break periods. | | | | Often overworked and underpaid, these |
| Gifts are usually given out with the organization's | | | | healthcare professionals meet a demanding |
| name and a brief message imprinted on them. | | | | workload and schedule as they are responsible for |
| When you put your logo and a sentiment of | | | | the health and comfort of their patients. Hand out |
| thanks on a mug, shirt, tote bag, mouse pad or | | | | tote bags or backpacks with a sentiment of |
| any other useful item, you are creating a | | | | appreciation so they can carry books and a |
| keepsake that will be carried or worn with pride. | | | | change of clothes home with pride. Massagers and |
| Here are some of the most notable recognition | | | | stress balls with your imprinted logo will also be |
| events: | | | | met with a sense of well deserved appreciation. |
| National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24, 2010 | | | | Honor not only the Nurses at your hospital, |
| Volunteers are almost everywhere and you may | | | | nursing home or facility, but supporting staff |
| never know it. Sometimes hospitals, schools, | | | | members and technicians who make your facility |
| nursing homes, senior centers and even | | | | run. And Nursing assistants have their own event |
| businesses thrive by the unrewarded acts of | | | | if you choose not to hold one blanket event |
| some very generous people. National Volunteer | | | | (Nursing Assistant Week is held June 10-17). |
| Week allows everyone a chance to give a small | | | | Here are some other recognition events held this |
| reward to those who ask for nothing in return for | | | | spring: |
| their acts of kindness. | | | | National Library Week - April 11-17, 2010 |
| A small token of appreciation such as a coffee | | | | National Medical Lab Week - April 18-24, |
| travel mug or a decorated chocolate bar will let | | | | National Hospital Week - May 10-16, 2010 |
| the volunteers in your organization or community | | | | National Nursing Home Week - May 9-15, 2010 |
| know that their time and efforts are cherished. | | | | National EMS Week - May 16-22, 2010 |
| Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-9, 2010 | | | | The price is small, but the rewards are great |
| Teachers spend as much and sometimes more | | | | when you let caring individuals know they are |
| time with children then parents. Young minds are | | | | appreciated. |