First 5 – Week of January 15, 2024

HOLIDAY HOURS: As a reminder, Monday, January 15 is an administrative holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; the building is OPEN normal hours.

WINTER 2 PROGRAMS: Registration for the Winter 2 program session opens on Monday, January 15. Program 

TIMECARD APPROVALS: In our territorial Salvation Army audit last week, it was noted that many employees are not approving their own timecards in ADP. Approving your time card is required each pay period, as it is an important step in making sure our records are accurate. Thanks for your attention to this detail – please see your supervisor or Melissa Roemer if you do not know how to do this.

ZERO REGISTRATION PROMOTION: We are now offering zero registration fee on all new Kroc Center memberships through the month of January. This is a $25 savings, making it a great time for people to check out the Kroc for the first time! As always, there is never a long-term commitment with Kroc memberships.

UPCOMING EAT EVENTS: The Employee Appreciation Taskforce (EAT) will be hosting a Kroc Krew Dip Cook-Off on Thursday, January 25th. Watch for more details coming soon!

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; Youth Ministry and Mission Specialist; Music Instructor


Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! 

  • The facilities and membership staff specifically noted and appreciated the quality and friendliness of tours offered by Julie Taggart.
  • Shoutout to the staff who made the first Sunday opening run smoothly.
  • The business and membership teams were commended for their efforts on our yearly internal audit from The Salvation Army.
  • The congregational life team says thank you for everyone’s flexibility and accommodation for use of space and support.

Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center: 

  • UPrep Enrichment Classes: Tuesday/Thursday, 9–10:15am; Gym, Art Room, Fireside, WPAC
  • Friends of the Kroc Networking Lunch: Wednesday, 11am-1:30pm; Fireside C
  • Fit Kids 360: Wednesday, 5-8 pm; WPAC, Music Room
  • DHQ Women’s Ministry: Friday, 8am-8:15pm, Green Room and Music Room
  • Area Agency on Aging: Friday, 8:30am-12:00pm

Each week, members of the Kroc Center and Kroc Church submit a number of requests for prayer. We welcome these from everyone in our community, and encourage all our Kroc Krew to lift up these requests in your own way. Don’t forget that you are always welcome to attend devotions on Tuesday mornings at 9am (currently in the Green Room); if you have a prayer request to share, you can post it on the board in the lobby, use the online form, or contact a member of the Kroc Church team.

  • None submitted this week

Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues: 

  • Val Bevzenko-Green: 1/23