Note: There will be no First 5 next week, although you are welcome to write your own.
Kroc Block Party! It’s time to break out the giant slip & slide for the public at our “Kroc Block Party” on Friday, August 16 from 5:30-8:30pm. Promotional information is available on the Events page at GrKrocCenter.org, or you can share the event from our Facebook page.
Maintenance time ahead: Unlike previous years, we will not be closing the entire Kroc Center while we perform cleaning and maintenance. However, be aware that the Aquatics Center will be closed Sept. 3-8; also, the Gymnasium will be closed from August 26–Sept. 15, as we are doing a bigger resurfacing project than normal.
Kroc Krew education discounts: Thinking about taking college classes or working on a new degree? Both Aquinas College and Grace Christian University offer 20% discounts on tuition to our employees. Restrictions apply — please see Kristin Hoin for details.
Fall AYSO: Our fall AYSO league gets back into action the week of Sept. 3! Player registrations are due August 11. If you would like to help with coaching, refereeing, or anything else, please contact Bram Roberts or Katie Deatherage.
Staff cookout: Quick reminder that the final Kroc Krew cookout of the summer will be from 12-1pm on Thursday, August 15. See you there!
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples from the past week:
- “Tabi Baller demonstrated the patience of a saint with a program participant who could not understand how the schedule of program sessions worked, despite repeated explanations.”
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- United Way: Tuesday & Wednesday, 11am-5pm, WPAC
- Allendale Child Care: Wednesday, 10am-Noon on Slip & Slide, 12:30-3:00pm in Aquatics Center
- AARP: Thursday, 1-3pm, WPAC
- Wedding Reception: Saturday, 12pm-12am, WPAC
Managers on Duty:
- Monday, August 5: Bram Roberts
- Tuesday, August 6: Brent Wilcoxson
- Wednesday, August 7: Lisa VanDyk
- Thursday, August 8: Bram Roberts
- Friday, August 9: Mike Glupker
- Saturday, August 10: Crystal Truong
New to the Krew: Make sure to say hi to our new teammate! Noah Snyder – Music Instructor
Job Openings: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!
- Fitness Manager
- Building Supervisor
- Lifeguard
- Fitness Attendant
- Welcome Desk Attendant
- Gym Attendant
- Swim Instructor
- Music Instructor
- 5: Jessalynn Radden, Child Watch Attendant
- 6: Nate Ames, Lifeguard/Camp Kroc Counselor
- 7: Melissa Roemer, Executive Admin Assistant
- 10: Jennifer Nichols, Fitness Instructor
- 11: Rebecca Hull, Soccer Instructor
- 12: Maia Michiela, Lifeguard
- 13: Kelly Garbarino, Music Instructor
- 14: Megan Rosalez, Fitness Instructor
