First 5 – Week of May 6, 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.

MAY RENTALS: The upcoming month is extremely busy for rental events, including the GR Symphony, school groups in the pool, and many others. Please make sure you are checking the relevant calendars (Club Automation, Outlook, etc.) and staying aware of outside groups using the Kroc Center and possible changes to schedules and programming as a result.

GRPS SWIM LESSONS: Thanks to everyone who has been pitching in with GRPS swim lessons in our first couple of weeks – it was a success despite a few curveballs! There will still be a lot of help needed both in the pool and in supervising kids in locker rooms as we continue these lessons through mid-May; please see James Valentine or Jessica Viau if you have any questions.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: As a reminder, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend (May 24) is a divisional administrative holiday (Kroc Center remains open), which will wrap up a week of employee appreciation treats at the Kroc Center… stay tuned for more info from the EAT Committee! The Kroc Center will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27.

AYSO VOLUNTEER TRAINING: We’re already looking ahead to the next fall season of our AYSO soccer program.  As the league continues to grow, we are in need of more coaches and (especially) referees. If you have some soccer background and would be willing to volunteer in this capacity, please contact Jon Shaner or Jessica Viau. The next training is scheduled at the Kroc Center on Saturday, July 20.

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! 

  • Lots of people, especially Amy Mattson, were very helpful with the Glow Party last Friday night. A surprise Zumba choreography from Patrick Tucker was a big hit.
  • Our welcome desk staff turned red dots into yellow/green ones by providing complimentary day passes to people after pool contaminations… many of those day passes were returned on Saturday during open swim.
  • Paul Wood & Margarita Gonzalez helped a member who was having difficulty with the myKrocWellness app connecting with his Fitbit and the inBody scanning system.

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

  • U-Prep after-hours event: Friday, 5pm-TBD, Multiple spaces
  • Graduation party: Saturday, 11am-4pm, Fireside C

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.

  • The following prayer requests were sent in via Kroc Church:
    • For a job
    • Pray that my family will grow closer to God and that He rebuilds our house on solid ground
    • Pray for my family that God helps me raise all of my children in the way of the Lord; also keep me in the palm of his ways
    • For my family to stay strong and my kids to be kept healthy; for us to follow Jesus’ name and His ways
    • To stay focused and live life to the fullest; I continue to win the fight over depression; for my oldest to find the right way in his life

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

  • May 5 – Clara Schubilske
  • May 18 – Lora Sieg-Chamberlain