August 2024 Employee of the Month Allen Weems

I would like to nominate Allen Weems for Employee of the Month. How many of us can say our actions led to someone’s life being saved, Allen can. One of our members, Mr. Wilson, who is also a dance instructor had recently taken off the month of July from teaching but was set to return to teaching his class the first Tuesday in August. When he didn’t show up that evening some thought oh well maybe he meant to also take this evening, but Allen said, I have a bad feeling about this. Allen tried contacting the instructor again and when Mr. Wilson did not answer, Allen called his emergency contact, when that person did not answer he called the next contact. Allen explained his concerns about Mr. Wilson not being there for his class the man agreed to go by his home and check on him commenting it was unusual for him to not show up. When the gentleman went to Mr. Wilson’s home, he found he needed immediate medical attention and he was swiftly taken to the hospital where he remained for several days. How often do we have those nagging feelings that something is not quite right? Allen had that feeling and he followed his instincts. Allen could have dismissed it but he instead, he followed his instincts and got Mr. Wilson the help he needed. To quote Mr. Wilson “If you hadn’t called my contact, last Wednesday, I’m not here today. My unbounded thanks.” When Mr. Wilson shared with me in his own words what happened and his profound gratitude to Allen, the story brought me to tears. When you think about the impact of someone caring enough about other person to take the extra steps to ensure that someone is okay and that is what Allen did. Words cannot express how proud I am that Allen is a team member at the Senior Center. That is the kind of people we need, those who go above and beyond and follow their instincts and look out for those in need.

I would like to recommend Allen Weems for Employee of the Month for his actions that lead to saving Mr. Wilson’s life.

Thank you, Allen! You are appreciated!