First 5 – Week of October 5, 2026

1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights

  • Fall 2 program registration remains OPEN! Be sure to refer to the program guides for updated class offerings and encourage people to register!
  • Please join us at 1 PM in the Admin Conference Room this Thursday, October 8 for Ronda’s farewell party as we celebrate her time here at Kroc and wish her good luck on her future endeavors!

2️⃣ Program Updates

  • Fall 1 Session Week 4
  • Fall 2 program registration continues

3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️

Facility Updates/Closures

Rentals

  • Monday: Advisory Council Meeting – Admin Conference Room
    • 11 AM–2 PM
  • Monday and Wednesday: Alliance Soccer Practice – Fields
    • 5:30–8:30 PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: AYSO – Fields
    • See CA for times
  • Saturday and Sunday: East FC and Alliance – Outside
    • See CA for times

4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉

👋 Welcome New Staff

  • Please welcome Caity Tyson as our new Membership Department Supervisor! If you see her, please introduce yourself, say hi, and give her a warm welcome to the Kroc Krew!

Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts

  • Shoutout to Jonathan for covering as building lead on Saturday while also working the Welcome Desk. 
  • Shoutout to Eddie for helping Jessica with the lighting in her office.
  • Green dot moment to Sammie for helping Allison with some challenges with a field renter.
  • Shoutout to Lily for teaching Amanda how to make staff name badges.
  • Shoutout to Captain Jack and Eddie for helping Lily with car issues.
  • Shoutout to Ray for covering last minute on Friday.
  • Shoutout to Ray for helping Eddie with slip n slide.
  • Shoutout to Rowan, a new lifeguard, who is already jumping in to help cover in Aquatics.
  • Shoutout to Ronda for being here to help and train new Admin Assistant, Michelle.
  • Shoutout to Kelly for her last minute coverage for Chair fit and Restoring Health.
  • Shoutout to Caity for starting her new role this week.

📌 Open Positions at the Kroc Center

  • Aquatics Lead
  • Boxing Instructor
  • Child Watch Attendant
  • Fitness Lead
  • General Manager
  • Lifeguard
  • Swim Instructor
  • Welcome Desk Attendant

Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers

5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌

  • Any marketing requests can be submitted here. Using this link automatically adds the requests to the marketing to-do list and ensures it gets taken care of ASAP!
    • Similarly, for any printing needs, please use this form here.
  • Annual benefit enrollment is now open! Please be sure to enroll for benefits sooner than later so that there is time to address any questions or issues that might come up.
    • You will need to complete your enrollment even if you are keeping the same benefits.
  • Please consider enrolling in the optional 403(b) program to prepare for retirement.

🙌 Missional Moment

None this week.

✝️ Note from the Pastor

None this week.

🙏 Prayer Requests

  • Brandy Reid — Pray for her family and for God’s protection and guidance over them.
  • Ashley Caruth — Pray for strength, patience, and the health and well-being of her children and family.
  • Chelicse Lipka — Pray for continued strength and blessings in many ways.
  • Jasmine — Pray for her children’s healing from trauma and for healing within the family.
  • Telisha Shave — Pray for recovery following back surgery and for provision as she works to replace her broken-down vehicle.