Essential, timely communication with a purpose          07.27.07, Issue #23

Great performances come from asking ourselves some basic questions. Why are we doing it this way? How can we do it better? Or faster? Or more reliably? What haven't we thought of yet? What's best for our customers? Ultimately, the final judgment on performance comes down to one simple question: Is this the best we can do?

Strategic Plan
2007

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Objective 3.1.2
Review completed and nearly completed projects to ensure conformance with original intent and latest performance expectations by fourth quarter, fiscal year 2008.

Champion:
Dennis Abernathy


RiverWatch Online
Winner of the
Herbert A. Kassner
Award

for Best Online
Publication
2001, 2003 and 2005

Col. Tom Smith
is new District
commander

Colorful flags, patriotic music and inspiring words all contributed to make the Memphis District’s Change of Command on July 13 a rousing success.

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Col. Smith comes to the Memphis District after a year of study at the National War College. He is a 1984 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.



Every Friday is
"Patriotic Friday"
in the Memphis District.
Remember to wear your patriotic or Corps logo clothing with pride.


More stories: Col. Smith's first Commander's Comments
New District Commander Col. Tom Smith shares his first thoughts about leadership of the Memphis District and what lies ahead.
 
Understanding the mediation process
EEO Specialist and Counselor Pier Poe gives us a primer on what to expect from the Corps' medication process.
 

Photo of the Week

Look what the wind blew in. Here's a shot of John Rumancik and company looking for endangered least terns earlier this year.
 


The mission of the RiverWatch Online is to support the Commander's internal information program for the Memphis District and its stakeholders. It also serves as one of the Commander's primary communication tools for accurately transmitting his policies and Command philosophy to the Memphis District community and its customers. It seeks to do this in an informative and entertaining manner.

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District Commander: Col. Thomas P. Smith
Public Affairs Officer: Bob Anderson
RiverWatch Online Editor: Jim Pogue
Public Affairs Specialist: Brenda L. Beasley


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