OCTOBER REC SCHEDULES: As a reminder, there is NOT a new Drop-In Rec Guide for October, as we are still using the Fall 1 schedule. This will continue through the end of the month, with the Fall 2 recreation schedule running November 1 – December 18. Remember – our newly-updated website contains an interactive calendar of activities that links directly to Club Automation, please encourage members to use it as a helpful reference!
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.
FAME BEGINS: We are excited to have students from Brookside Elementary back in the building starting this week for our FAME program (Fine Arts, Music, and Expression). The 3rd graders will be here from 12:45-2:45 on Tuesdays to rotate through rhythm, ballet, and printmaking activities. They will be using the WPAC, Fireside C, and the Art Room. Be sure to welcome them back to the Kroc!
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 #3 – Efficiency
- SAFETY: Sudden Illness
- CORE VALUE: We value quality in everything we do. The Kroc Center strives to offer a broad spectrum of impactful, innovative programs and services.
NEW TO THE KREW: Be sure to welcome our newest colleagues… Juan Cisneros, Welcome Desk Lead
NEW JOB POSTING & APPLICATION SYSTEM: The Salvation Army is in the process of transitioning to a new online system for job listings, applications, and referrals. See the link below – we are working on getting this new system linked to our website.
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: 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:
- Lydia Hoekwater has been on her A-game with a series of emergency situations! She is very professional and does extremely well helping to keep the member calm while trying to assess the situation.
- The Aquatics team did extremely well during an unannounced inspection this past Saturday during swim lessons.
- Josh Bouma was commended for working well with the AYSO program, helping both parents and coaches.
- Welcome Desk (Amy Seif) and the pool staff were able to locate a lost coffee mug for a member within minutes.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- AYSO on Soccer Fields – Monday evening, Thursday evening, Saturday morning
- FAME – Tuesday 12:45-2:45pm, WPAC / Fireside C / Art Room
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
