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At a White House maintenance staff dinner, speakers recount the year’s mishaps and achievements before introducing Janine Garofalo, who jokes about lawn equipment.
0:00 With only an Oric electric broom. 0:04 It has been a year full of emotional ups and downs for the White House maintenance staff. 0:10 None of us will forget the incident that shut down the South Portico entrance for a full 48 hours, or the mole rat infestation of the West Colonnade. 0:18 But there have been many achievements as well. A smooth transition into new protocols for cordoned off pedestrian areas during external window seasonal services, and of course the installation of the Bryant Central Air System. 0:32 Now, no special night like tonight would be complete without mentioning Steven Rashon. 0:40 Steven, some may disagree with your decision to change from spray-on flash-free safety solvent and degreaser to citrus cleaner, but no one can deny the leadership that you have shown. 0:51 In fact, when I think of the accomplishments that you've made in the South Portico Sun Room, I can't help but recall my memories of working with Beverly Chu. 1:01 Miss Chu, you were an angel. 1:04 So everyone, enjoy the rest of your evening. The work we do is some of the most important work any custodian could ever hope to do. 1:13 Thank you. 1:16 Maintenance Department Special Events Coordinator Ted Coleman, everyone. 1:21 Oh, back to smudge, Ted. Yeah. Much better, huh? 1:29 It's really great to see the entire White House maintenance staff together in the same room. 1:35 The only other time that happens is when the Vispack master controller key is missing. 1:40 I have to say that it's amazing for me to get to stand here tonight, following in the steps of Dale Haney, Kevin Tennyson, and Glenn Nichols. 1:51 Glenn will need to leave early tonight. He's got a special high level meeting down at Drake's Wholesale and Supply. 1:57 Don't forget the CCS account number there, Glenn. 2:02 Okay, without further ado, I am really thrilled to introduce the next guest. 2:06 I'm sure you've seen her on TV and in the movies, Janine Garofalo. 2:13 Thank you, thank you. It is so exciting to be here. I feel like a lawn maintenance foreman who just got budgeted for a Lewis M7 lawn aerator. 2:23 Oh, what's this? They've actually ordered one with 60 inches, with spring activated tines. 2:29 You ever notice how lawn guys love anything spring activated? 2:32 Hey, give me a spring activated companion leaf rake. Give me a spring activated drag cone. 
