Signage and other reminders will be going up by Monday, but please help remind guests that the Kroc Center will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day. The Kroc then reopens at 8 AM Friday, November 24. There are special extended open swim, climbing wall, and game room hours the 22nd and 24th (see drop-in rec guide).
Speaking of Black Friday, we will be kicking off our $0 registration special that day, as well as offering $20 off fitness and day pass punchcards. Also, there are also Family Fun 4-Packs of day passes available for sale at the Welcome Desk starting this week. These make a great gift for friends or family!
Bell-ringing time is here! We want to encourage all Kroc Krew members to volunteer for at least one two-hour shift. Go to GrKrocCenter.org/kettles.html to find a location that is convenient for you. On Saturday, December 9, we’re challenging all Kroc Krew members to ring as much as possible. ALL who participate will be invited to a special lunch on Monday, January 8.
If you have not yet received a new gray Kroc Krew shirt, please speak with your supervisor as soon as possible to get one. You WILL need to return the existing blue shirts.
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!
- If you need more Kroc gear to wear with your jeans, buy a special Casual for a Cause shirt for $15 at the Welcome Desk, 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:
- On Sunday the 12th, the manager on duty noted, “Our staff was awesome today! Everyone was ready and willing to help when needed.” One specific example was Josh Lubbers helping to retrieve a guest’s ID card in a toilet!
- Wynter Gardner was commended for “really knowing her stuff” in regard to birthday parties.
Here are some of the upcoming events at the Kroc Center:
- MeridianCare: Fireside B, Monday 10:30am-1:00pm
- South Division Ave. Development Meeting: WPAC, Tuesday 5:30-8:00pm
- Gender Reveal Party: Fireside B, Saturday 12:30-3:00pm
Managers on Duty:
- AM (Open to 10am): Paul Wood
- Midday (10am-3pm): Crystal Truong
- PM (3pm to close): Albert Montiel
- Saturday, November 18 (12-7pm): Dan Leisher
- Sunday, November 19 (1-5pm): Mike Glupker
New to the Krew: Be sure to say hello to our new colleagues…
Keontre Miskel – Gym Attendant
Attasia Lewis – Pool Attendant
Brianna Sprague – Swim Instructor
Schwartzen Jarmond – Gym Attendant
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!
- Evening Fitness Supervisor
- Gym Attendant
- Climbing Wall Attendant
- Swim Instructor
- Welcome Desk Attendant
- Water Fitness Instructor
- Group Exercise Instructor
- 21: Amy Phillips, Fitness Attendant/Instructor/Personal Trainer
- 23: Miley Cyrus, whose real name is actually Destiny. Who knew?
