Going out for dinner tomorrow night? The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Women’s Auxiliary will be having a fundraiser at Culver’s on the East Beltline, near 28th St. From 5-8pm on Tuesday, November 14, 10% of food and beverage purchases will be donated back to The Salvation Army.
Please join us for a time of food and fellowship during our annual Kroc Thanksgiving Potluck. Details are below and also posted in your department. Please sign up to come even if you are not able to bring anything. Hope to see you all there!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 – 12-1pm
Don’t forget to sign up on the sheet in your department by Wednesday, November 15th.
Turkey, mashed potatoes and drinks are provided.
Please bring a dish to share based on your department:
Business: Thanksgiving Staples- the stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy
Church: Desserts
Facilities: Rolls/bread
Marketing/Membership: Desserts
Program: Vegetables/Side Dishes
Bell-ringing time is here! We want to encourage all Kroc Krew members to volunteer for at least one two-hour shift. Go to GrKrocCenter.org/kettles.html to find a location that is convenient for you. On Saturday, November 18 and Saturday, December 9, we’re challenging all Kroc Krew members to ring as much as possible. ALL who participate will be invited to a special lunch on Monday, January 8.
New Kroc Krew shirts have arrived! Over the next few weeks, we will transition from the current blue shirts to charcoal gray ones. Please watch for more information from your supervisor as we distribute the new and collect the old.
Thanks to those who have already made a contribution to Casual for a Cause. If you want to wear jeans to work on Fridays, here’s what you can do:
- Make a contribution at the Welcome Desk for the privilege of wearing jeans to work on Fridays (with a Kroc shirt)… $2 per week, $5 per month, or $50 for the whole year!
- If you need more Kroc gear to wear with your jeans, buy a special Casual for a Cause shirt for $15 at the Welcome Desk, and proceeds will also go to World Services.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here’s an example from this week:
- The weekend of the 4th & 5th was hectic for the pool due to a contamination, followed by chlorine being too high for a while. Pool & Welcome Desk staff did a great job handling disappointed customers on Saturday; then, Facilities staff and Aquatics Manager Jessica Viau worked hard to get things back to normal in time to open the pool on schedule Sunday.
Here are some of the upcoming events at the Kroc Center:
- MeridianCare: Fireside B, Monday 10:30am-1:00pm
- South Division Ave. Development Meeting: WPAC, Tuesday 5:30-8:00pm
- Kroc Advisory Council: Fireside C, Wednesday 12-1pm
- TSA Grand Rapids Advisory Board: Fireside C, Friday 11:30-1:30pm
Managers on Duty:
- AM (Open to 10am): Paul Wood
- Midday (10am-3pm): Crystal Truong
- PM (3pm to close): Albert Montiel
- Saturday, November 18 (12-7pm): Ronnie Frelix
- Sunday, November 19 (1-5pm): Crystal Truong
New to the Krew: Be sure to say hello to our new colleagues…
Jill Rice – Assistant Teacher
Caroline Packard – Fitness Instructor
Kaleigh McKeehan – Art Instructor
Michael Becze – AV Technician
Job Openings: Apply online through The Salvation Army Central Territory’s Career Portal. Also, remember you will be rewarded with a free cookie coupon for everyone you refer for a job at the Kroc Center!
- Gym Attendant
- Climbing Wall Attendant
- Swim Instructor
- Welcome Desk Attendant
- Water Fitness Instructor
- Group Exercise Instructor
- 14: Kirsten Clemans (Swim Instructor)
- 18: Jacki Wilfong (Membership Assistant)
- 19: Both Meg Ryan and Jodie Foster (Actresses RJ sometimes gets confused)
