First 5 – Week of June 10, 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.

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

STORYTIME IN THE PARK: On Tuesday, June 18, the Kroc Center will be volunteering for the Storytime in the Park program in Garfield Park, from roughly 5:30-8:00pm. We are in need of about 10-12 volunteers to hand out books and ice cream, distribute Kroc information, and other tasks. This would be an unpaid volunteer activity–if you are interested, please contact Jon Shaner.

JUNETEENTH: As a reminder, Wednesday, June 19th is a divisional administrative holiday for Juneteenth. The Kroc Center will remain open with regular program schedules on this day.

BACKYARD BARBECUES: Each summer, the EAT Committee sponsors monthly backyard barbecues, with burgers/hot dogs and other treats for all employees. Mark your calendars for the first event on Thursday, June 20. We’ll have food during the day around noon, then also available in the evening for the closing 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, Lifeguard, Youth Ministry and Mission Specialist, Building Supervisor (PT), Child Watch Attendant, Summer Day Camp Counselor (FT), Summer Day Camp Counselor (PT), Personal Trainer.


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

  • Our friends from Brookside were very appreciative of our work to accommodate their 5th grade graduation ceremony on Monday.

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

  • No rentals this week

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.

  • Journi: That my mom feels better.
  • Anonymous: Pray for Rome & Israel
  • Erica: To stay focused and life to the fullest; I continue to fight the fight over depression; for my oldest to find the right way in his life
  • Destinee: Strength, guidance, better relationships with my 3 children
  • Kelsie: I live with chronic pain

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

  • Karine Jamet – June 7
  • Rebecca Zoetewey – June 13
  • Jill Rice – June 15
  • Enrique Arocha – June 15