SALVATION ARMY CENTRAL TERRITORY NEW COVID POLICY – UPDATE: The following was sent from our Territorial Headquarters on Friday…
“Last week we introduced a COVID Vaccine and Testing Policy based on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards that became effective January 10. Today the Supreme Court ruled to stay (postpone) the effective date of these standards. In light of the Supreme Court’s stance in this decision, TSA leadership is meeting to determine whether we will continue to have a territorial policy on this matter. You should receive a decision on this next week.
In the meantime, we will no longer enforce our current COVID Vaccine and Testing policy. However, we still encourage everyone to complete the vaccine status survey, as this is a helpful tool when determining the need to quarantine and/or test for those who have been exposed to COVID.
Also, everyone must continue to comply with any state and local requirements regarding face coverings, testing and/or vaccinations.
Any questions should be directed to your Command HR Department or local leadership.”
CLIMBING WALL: Great news! The holds are returning to the climbing wall. We won’t be opening the wall for members just yet, but this will help make the building feel more inviting, especially as we give tours to potential members. Kids will, however, be able to use the bouldering wall once the mats are in place.
$0 REGISTRATION MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION: Do you know someone looking to start their wellness journey in 2022? We’re helping to make things simple by waiving the registration fee on all NEW memberships for a limited time. That’s up to a $50 value! And, there’s never a long-term contract at the Kroc, so it’s easier than ever to Get Into It. See the Welcome Desk or GrKrocCenter.org for more details and to sign up.
RESTORING HEALTH: What happens when Fitbits and Friends work together? Improving health and wellness through behavior is not easy at any age. It is even more difficult as we age. Beginning this February, the Kroc Center is reaching out into the community to help older adults improve their health and wellness by empowering them with a Fitbit and a small group of encouraging friends. The Restoring Health program is a partnership with The Hispanic Center and the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to enroll up to 30 older adults in this innovative 14-week program. If you have any questions about the program, please see Chris Reinsma.
REMINDERS OF THE WEEK: Here are some of the topics you can expect to be covered at daily morning and afternoon huddle meetings…
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- CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS: The “Customer Compass”
- SAFETY: Theft
- CORE VALUE: We value quality in everything we do. The Kroc Center strives to offer a broad spectrum of impactful, innovative programs and services.
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; Welcome Desk Lead; Group Exercise Instructor; Recreation Program Manager; General Manager.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING: In light of our current lifeguard needs, and in recognition of the roughly 40 hours of training required for new hires, we are instituting a new program, effective immediately. In addition to covering the cost of lifeguard training, new lifeguards will be reimbursed for their training time. A one-time reimbursement of $400 will be provided after 90 days of employment. Please refer anyone who may be interested to Jessica Viau.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples observed this week:
- Aaran Bush and Rachel Olexa stepped up in a big way to cover the fitness floor, including subbing for class instructors and conducting multiple orientations.
- Jessica Viau received an email from a member who was raving about our adult swim lessons. He’s excited to take another session of lessons and even wants to recruit hos wife to join him.
- Joe stayed until 8:30pm with a family who was using the locker room after Family Swim.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- U-PREP program: Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30-10:30am, Fireside & Gymnasium
- Salvation Army GR Advisory Board Meeting: Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm. Fireside C
- Area Agency on Aging West Michigan: 9am-12pm WPAC
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
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Janae Couch: 1/19
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Nicole Wheelock: 1/23
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Kayla Welch: 1/26
