First 5 – Week of May 20, 2024

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM: Now through the end of June, we are reinstating our employee referral bonus program — current Kroc Krew members can get $200 for referring someone new (assuming they are hired and work a minimum amount in their first 90 days). You must use the ADP portal to make the referral; please see Melissa Roemer if you have any questions.

FAME PERFORMANCE THURSDAY: Our friends from Brookside Elementary will be in the building this Wednesday (rehearsal) and Thursday (performance) to wrap up the FAME program for the school year. Because we also have our regular programming and AYSO activities outside, the building and campus will be EXTREMELY busy. Please be prepared for parking challenges, etc. that evening.

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK: The Salvation Army’s Great Lakes Divisional Headquarters has designated this Friday, May 24 as Employee Appreciation Day. Here at the Kroc Center, we’re celebrating YOU with multiple days of special treats! The EAT Committee will be providing grab-and-go snacks in the Poolside Conference Room Monday through Thursday. On Wednesday, May 23rd for both lunch and dinner there will be a spaghetti, salad and dessert meal provided. Lunch will be available 12-1 PM, dinner from 5-6 PM. Please enjoy a few snacks and have lunch or dinner on us!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: As a reminder, this Friday (May 24) is a divisional administrative holiday (Kroc Center remains open). The Kroc Center will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

REFER-A-FRIEND: Don’t forget that members can receive a free month by recommending a friend to join the Kroc Center during the months of May and June. Spread the word! See the Welcome Desk or the membership page at GrKrocCenter.org for additional details.

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 Lead (FT), Fitness Attendant, Lifeguard, Youth Ministry and Mission Specialist, Building Supervisor (PT), Welcome Desk Attendant, Child Watch Attendant, Summer Day Camp Counselor (FT), Summer Day Camp Counselor (PT).


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

  • In addition to other staff who have pitched in for the FitKids360 program recently, Aaran Bush assisted in the fitness education part of the program for the first time.

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

  • GR Christian – Thursday, 12-3pm, Aquatics Center
  • FAME – Thursday, 4-8pm; WPAC/Green Room/Fireside AB/Amphitheater

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 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.

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

  • May 23 – Heidi Roberts
  • May 24 – Rebecca Bobb
  • May 27 – Ellen Rilett