Payroll Week Reminder: Did you approve your time card in ADP?
EMPOWER U: With the new school year beginning, we are excited to launch a new partnership with Kent ISD and their “Empower U” program. This program provides specialized instruction and opportunities for employment and independent living skills necessary for young adults with special needs to live a purposeful and productive life. A group of roughly 8-10 young adult students will be attending class in the second-floor break room (near the assisted weight area), Mondays-Fridays, 7:30am-2:00pm. They may also be occasionally helping with simple tasks like cleaning and organizing around the Kroc Center, always with supervision from their instructors. This program will last throughout the school year; please see Luke Bronkema with any questions.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE WEEK: The Kroc Center is CLOSED from Monday, September 2 through Sunday, September 8 as we work to refresh everything the building. As we work to drain and scrub the pool, deep-clean fitness equipment, etc., there are often opportunities for employees to pick up extra hours in their own department or helping others. Be on the lookout for notifications in Sling and from your supervisor about these opportunities.
POOL HOURS REMINDER: With the school year beginning this week in most districts, the pool schedule is changing for the rest of the Summer 2 session. Weekday afternoon times that were previously listed as open swim or modified open swim will not take place — this is noted in the Drop-In Recreation Guide, but it is likely that some of our guests will not notice the change.
EAT BACKYARD BBQ: The final “Backyard Barbecue” of the summer will take place this Thursday, August 22 at noon. Join the EAT Committee for hot dogs and other picnic grub, with additional food provided for the evening shift.
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 Attendant, Building Supervisor, Lifeguard, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests!
- Pickleballers have been “letting” the basketball players share the gym in the morning when they are not using the whole gym.
- Day Camp staff and Alyson for successful and well-run day camp.
- Facilities and aquatics team for dealing with pool issues, especially Paul and Eddie for coming in on the weekend.
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Lily Mattson recommended Kroc Church to a couple of new members who mentioned they were looking for a congregation, and they came to worship!
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- Volleyball Group Rental: Tuesday, 7-8pm, Sand Volleyball Court
- Rotary Club: Thursday, 10:30am-2:00pm, Fireside C
- AYSO Coach Training: Saturday, 7:30-10:30am, Fireside Hall
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.
- For Capt. Jack’s continued recovery from surgery
- For the transition from summer activities to back-to-school season, and for all of our school partners – the students, teachers, and administrators
- For classmates of Ben & Sophie Keeth, seriously injured in a car accident
- For the father-in-law of Ronda Kaechele, dealing with a cancer diagnosis
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
- Cori VanderPloeg – August 13
- Megan Rosalez – August 14
- Allison Dyke – August 17
- Angie Minaya – August 20
- James Valentine – August 21
- Lamya Abdelhadi – August 24
