STORYTIME IN THE PARK: The Kroc Center is working with the Storytime Grand Rapids organization (that has placed the free book box outside our main entrance) to take over the Storytime in the Park event on Tuesday, August 3 at Garfield Park from 6-8PM. Volunteers are needed to do things like read to the kids, help with registration, take coupons at the book tables, distribute cups of water, and hand out Kroc Center materials. With hundreds of people typically attending each week, this is a great opportunity for us to re-establish a community presence after COVID cancelled so many events and gatherings over the past 18 months. Please contact Jon Shaner if you are available to help out – family members are welcome too! Volunteers only need to be 12 years old.
JOB OPENINGS: As we look forward to being able to offer more programs and services in the next few months, we are ramping up hiring for various positions around the Kroc Center. You can always check out the iCIMS web portal to see a list of available jobs throughout the Central Territory of The Salvation Army. Currently available positions include: Fitness Attendant; Group Exercise Instructors; Soccer Instructor; Operations Administrative Assistant; Senior Programming Assistant.
NEXT BACKYARD BBQ: All Kroc Krew members are invited to mark your calendars for another cookout on Thursday, August 12 from 12-1PM.
NEW TO THE KREW: Be sure to say hello to our new colleague this week… Kathleen Motteler, Water Fitness Instructor
REMINDERS OF THE WEEK:
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SAFETY: Unfortunately, one of the most common incidents that occurs at the Kroc Center is a contamination of the pool. This presents a good opportunity to put our customer service keys into practice!
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CUSTOMER SERVICE: Key #4 – Appearance. We strive to be ready to serve our guests through presentation & cleanliness.
- CORE VALUE: We value all people as children of God. The Kroc Center intentionally strives to reflect and embrace the diverse population we serve.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some recent examples:
- After the broken hot tub pump was backordered initially, the Facilities team tracked down an available model and got it shipped and installed as soon as possible to minimize disruption for our members.
- Nancy Keeth took time out of her lunch-break workout to show a new member how to use a piece of equipment he was unfamiliar with.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- FitKids (Soccer Fields): Tuesday & Wednesday 7/20-21, 6-8pm
- Slip & Slide Rental: Thursday 7/22, 12:30-2:30pm
- Soccer Rental: Friday 7/23, 6-8pm
- Soccer Rental: Saturday 7/24, 4-8:30pm
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
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Lydia Hoekwater – July 20
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Vicki Canales – July 23
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Donovan Clark – July 23
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Rachel Tuit – July 24
