S.M.I.L.E.

Service Motivated by Integrity, Leadership, and Enthusiasm
Employee Incentive Program

The REC SMILE Program is designed to reward REC Staff for positive behavior outside one's required duties.

REC-ie of the Week

Each week, a new REC Employee is selected as REC-ie of the Week.  Employees fill out nomination cards for other employees they see go above and beyond their normal duties, pick up another employee's shift, or any other means of positively representing the Rec Department.

Past REC-ie's of the Week are listed below.

REC-ie of the Week Winning Factor
Hannah McDonald Hannah has gone above and beyond many times including coming in early for a shift so a fellow REC staff member could run home to get equipment she needed before working as an Athletic Trainer at the UW-La Crosse football game.
Allie Giordana Allie has gone above and beyond many times including covering a fellow employee's shift when he couldn't work.
Vanessa Bauer Vanessa has done an excellent job working at the REC including covering part of another employees shift so the other employee could go to a club meeting.
Chelsey Nesset Chelsey has done a great job working at the REC including taking another employee's shift and coming in on short notice to supervise intramural volleyball for another employee.
Eric Bakke Eric has done great work with a never say "I Don't Know" attitude towards questions.  He always makes an effort to get an answer for anyone, no matter what the question.
Ashley Brown Ashley has always been willing to go the extra mile and is always thinking of others.  She has also picked up many shifts during Thanksgiving week so other employees can go home.  Way to go Ashley, keep up the good work!
Brandon Powers Brandon has gone above and beyond in his position at the REC.  Recently, he helped a fellow employee tear down for Dodgeball when he wasn't on the clock.  Way to help out Brandon!
Meki Emeke-Aneke Meki has gone above and beyond in his position at the REC.  Recently, he took a fellow employee's supervising shift for intramural basketball so the student could work the UW-L wrestling meet as a field experience related to class.
Carrie Stella Carrie has done a great job working at the REC including going above and beyond her duties.  Recently, Carrie helped with a busy period of Group X registration while she wasn't working.
Matt Winney Matt has done an excellent job working at the REC.  He is always willing to go the extra mile with a friendly and positive attitude towards any situation.  Great job Matt!
Andrea Harrill, Andrew Oebser, and Vanessa Bauer The first REC-ie Trio of the Year couldn't have gone to a better group.  With quick thinking and teamwork, Andrea, Andrew, and Vanessa helped respond to a cardiac emergency in one of our group exercise classes.  Their efforts, along with many other people, resulted in the positive recovery of a fellow UW-La Crosse student.  Great Work!
Sara Baker Sara has done an excellent job working in the OC (Outdoor Connections) by taking the initiative to help where ever needed.  She takes on extra projects to help make the program run smoothly. 
Ben Ramaeker Ben has done an outstanding job with the spring trip for the OC.  He has helped plan the trip to Moab, Utah.  He is also always willing to assist with the promotions of a special event with a great big smile on his face.