Get ready to “walk the red carpet” at the next Kroc Staff meeting next Sunday, March 11. We have some fun activities planned for the evening, and an awesome catered Italian meal. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Doors open at 5:45 PM. Attendance is mandatory, please speak with your supervisor regarding any issues.
Staff parking notes: We will have very large events in the building on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 18. All Kroc Krew members will need to park in the east (back) lot on these days.
New podcast! Have you ever met Trina Rookus, who teaches some of our early morning cycle classes? The Rookus family is doing awesome things within our neighborhood to support Brookside Elementary, along with volunteering at the Kroc, in our AYSO program, and much more. Take a few minutes to listen to Lt. Taylor interview Trina on the new episode of the “Become” podcast, available now. Search “GR Kroc Center” on iTunes or Soundcloud.
This month’s Safe from Harm focus is Restroom/Locker Room monitoring. We have many programs with minors of opposite sex that have access to family changing rooms or bathrooms. We need to assure we are doing our best to prevent any inappropriate behavior by being aware of minors and vulnerable adults entering these rooms unattended with someone of the opposite sex.
While it is not something we can fully monitor and prevent, we should all be alert and willing to address the situation when it arises. If you see this happening, please approach the individuals and explain that these rooms are meant to be used under the below circumstances:
– Alone
– With your children
– With a person who has a disability that you are caring for
– With your parent
Never accuse someone of inappropriate behavior, but simply advise them of or guidelines for restroom or locker room usage. If they argue, we can bring in a supervisor or MOD to discuss the concerns.
Our locations of family changing/restroom areas are:
-Green Room hallway
-Art Room Hallway
-Family changing locker rooms to pool
-Green Room
-Kitchen
Kayla Welch, Safe from Harm Coordinator
The new fundraising initiative for The Salvation Army World Missions is up and running at the Welcome Desk. Employees, members, and guests will have the opportunity to put their name on a paper “globe” for $5. When you see names you recognize, please make the donors feel special by thanking them for their contribution.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples from this week:
- It’s impossible to point to one outstanding individual with the traffic we had on Wednesday 2/28. It started with Ricky handling more tables and chairs for the event. Crystal, Heather, and Zach did a great job handling the groups. Devon at the rock wall and Keontre in the gym were excellent too, Keontre also went out of his way to set up volleyball for the group.
- Sunday 2/25 was also a busy day for the Aquatics team, plus full sessions of drop-in basketball. Chuck did a great job organizing the players.
- Jacken has been a great addition to the Kroc Krew, and was recognized by the manager on duty for his work at the rock wall on Saturday 2/24.
Here are some of the upcoming events at the Kroc Center:
- Over the Top Rehearsal: Sun. 3/4, 1-5pm, WPAC
- AARP: Thu. 3/8, 1-3pm, Fireside A/B
- Bethany Christian Refugee Appreciation: Thu. 3/8, 3-8:30pm, Fireside C/D/E, Music Room
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Sat. 3/10, 7am-1pm, Fireside, WPAC, Music Room, Green Room, Classroom C/D, Climbing Wall
Managers on Duty:
- AM (Open to 10am): Paul Wood
- Midday (10am-3pm): Crystal Truong
- PM (3pm to close): Albert Montiel
- Saturday, March 10 (12-7pm): Crystal Truong
- Sunday, March 11 (1-5pm): Katie Deatherage
New to the Krew: Say hello to your new colleagues…
Kari Stuart, Fitness Instructor; Tyler Johnson, Fitness 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!
- Lifeguard
- Personal Trainer
- Day Camp Counselor
- Child Watch Attendant
- Archery Instructor
- Climbing Wall Attendant
- Water Fitness Instructor
- Group Exercise Instructor
- 2: Katie Deatherage, Recreation Manager
- 6: Gary “Ricky” Fox, Fitness Attendant/Facilities
- 8: Sophia Gutbrod, Child Watch Attendant
- 9: Caroline Packard, Fitness Instructor
- 10: Lilia Bykerk, Lifeguard
