COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS: Calvin University’s Center for Social Research will be at the Kroc Center conducting listening sessions on Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:30pm, and on Friday morning from 9:00-10:30am. Kroc staff will be assisting with signage and other needs; please see Jon Shaner with any questions.
MONSTER MASH: The time has come to prepare for the return of our annual Monster Mash event, scheduled for Friday, October 29 from 5 to 7 pm. This year, we will be partnering with the Burton Heights Business Association to help recruit vendors to hand out candy and other materials. If you have an organization you would like to invite to participate, please contact Jon Shaner for a sponsorship form. Note: All full-time or administrative staff are expected to work this event unless excused by your supervisor.
KROC CHURCH YOUTH GROUP: The Kroc Church youth group for students in grades 6-12 is meeting once again on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm in the Green Room. Anyone interested can see Kayla Welch with any questions.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15? Several local organizations are holding special events that are open to the public, both virtually and in-person. Check out the Grand Rapids Public Library and Grand Valley State University for listings.
REMINDERS OF THE WEEK: Here are some of the topics you can expect to be covered at daily morning and afternoon huddle meetings…
- CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS: Key #4 – Appearance. We only ever get one chance at a first impression with a new customer. How can we make it count?
- SAFETY: Emergency preparedness – Seconds count in an emergency. Knowing where things are located near your department is crucial, including emergency exits, shelter areas, fire extinguishers, and AEDs.
- CORE VALUE: We value a Kroc Krew that is committed, caring and engaged. The Kroc Center’s employees and volunteers consistently demonstrate radical hospitality and a desire for continual improvement.
OPEN POSITIONS: Visit the Central Territory’s ADP Recruitment system for all job postings and to submit applications online. We appreciate you sharing opportunities with friends and family! Current openings include: Fitness Manager (internal posting only at this time); Lifeguard; Operations Administrative Assistant; Group Exercise Instructor.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some recent examples:
- Eddie Acker appeared in a flash to deal with a problem that was causing low water levels in the Aquatics Center during Family Swim last Friday night.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- AYSO on Soccer Fields – Monday evening, Thursday evening, Saturday morning
- Soccer Field Rental – 12:30-4:30pm Saturday
- FAME – Tuesday 12:45-2:45pm, WPAC / Fireside C / Art Room
- DHQ Fashion Show – Thursday 9am-5pm, WPAC, Music Room, Green Room, Kitchen
- TSA GR Advisory Board – Friday 11am-1:30pm, Fireside C
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
- Louisa Hoekwater – October 15
- Katie DeJong – October 16
- Michelle Rodriguez – October 17
- Joselyn Bykerk – October 20
- Bob Morales – October 29
