First 5 – Week of October 23, 2017

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Last week, it was announced that Kroc Krew members may now use the south parking lot (on the side of the building) when working. But because our members and guests come first, please remember a couple of things to go along with this:

  • Please enter and exit the building for your shift via one of the card access entrances (back or side of the building). We want to project professionalism, and coming in through the front door can be seen as informal and unprofessional.
  • There will be large events where members and guests need to use the south lot; when this is the case, you MUST use the east lot and not the one in front of the building. Upcoming events where you will be required to park in back:
  • Thursday October 26, 9am-1pm
    Saturday October 28,  5pm-7pm

RJ Kroc’s Mini Mash is this Tuesday during Toddler Tuesday. Little ones will have a chance to ‘trick-or-treat’ around the building, so don’t be surprised to see kids in places you wouldn’t normally expect. Make sure a parent is nearby, and be extra-friendly on this special day!

Monster Mash is this Friday! We still have room for a few more trunk-or-treat participants, so if you know of another organization or business who would like to participate, you can direct them to the Events page at GrKrocCenter.org to download the form.

A few reminders:

– The event is 5:00 – 7:00PM. Set up will begin at 4:30PM.
– Talk to your supervisor to see if your department is decorating its own trunk.
– The Kroc Center will provide the candy.
– It doesn’t have to be a trunk! Last year we had various themes such as Cinderella’s Castle, Retro Fitness with Richard Simmons, and Ice Cream Shoppe!
– If you are looking for art supplies you are welcome to consult with Megan Lougheed, however please do not take any art supplies from the art room without asking.

We are bringing back our Kroc Krew Red Kettle Challenge this year! The Salvation Army’s bell-ringing campaign starts on Friday, November 10. Departments will get the opportunity to win prizes, such as a pizza party, for volunteering on Sat., Nov. 18 and/or Sat., Dec. 9. More details will be coming soon.

 

Thanks to those who have already made a contribution to Casual for a Cause. If you want to wear jeans to work on Fridays, here’s what you can do:

  • Make a contribution at the Welcome Desk for the privilege of wearing jeans to work on Fridays (with a Kroc shirt)… $2 per week, $5 per month, or $50 for the whole year!
  • Coming soon… buy a special Casual for a Cause shirt (good to have more Kroc shirt options on Fridays) and proceeds will also go to World Services.

 

Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here’s an example from this week:

  • A guest created a very uncomfortable situation in the pool (on Friday the 13th, of course). However, our aquatics staff handled it very professionally!
  • Even though he was here playing basketball, not working, Adonys went out of his way to offer help to another Krew member who was carrying heavy equipment in from outside.

Here are some of the upcoming events at the Kroc Center (not including the outdoor fields): 

  • MeridianCare: Classroom C/D, Monday 10:30am-1:00pm
  • Association for Corporate Growth: Fireside C, Monday 3:30-5:30pm
  • CD Barnes Construction: Fireside B, Wednesday 7:00-9:30am
  • Housing Coalition: WPAC, Thursday 9-11am
  • GR Chamber of Commerce: Fireside A/B/C, Thursday 10am-1pm
  • TSA Kent County Command: WPAC, Thursday 5-9pm
  • DTE Energy: Fireside Hall, Friday 6am-2pm
  • Wedding Reception: Fireside Hall & Kitchen, Saturday 10am-10pm

Managers on Duty:

  • AM (Open to 10am): Paul Wood
  • Midday (10am-3pm): Crystal Truong
  • PM (3pm to close): Albert Montiel
  • Saturday, October 21 (12-7pm): Bram Roberts
  • Sunday, October 22 (1-5pm): Crystal Truong

 

Job Openings: Apply online through The Salvation Army Central Territory’s Career Portal. Also, remember you will be rewarded with a free cookie coupon for everyone you refer for a job at the Kroc Center!

  • Christmas Kettle Driver (Temporary)
  • Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)
  • Art Instructor
  • Basketball Instructor
  • Gym Attendant
  • Welcome Desk Attendant
  • Water Fitness Instructor
  • Climbing Wall Attendant
  • Group Exercise Instructor (Yoga, Spin, Cardio)