Join us on Sunday, June 24 from 5–7 PM for our quarterly all-staff meeting. This is a mandatory meeting and you will get paid (for the first hour). This meeting will include a BBQ in the amphitheater, complete with yard games and the slip & slide. Your significant other and family are also welcome. Please sign up in your department by Wednesday, June 20.
Gym Closed: The gymnasium will be closed this Friday, June 22 from 6–9 PM and all day Saturday, June 23 for the Meijer State Games of Michigan Judo tournament. This closure is posted at the top of every web page at GrKrocCenter.org and with signage at the Welcome Desk and in the gymnasium.
Outdoor Court Resurfacing: The outdoor basketball courts will be closed for resurfacing from July 2-8. The resurfacing will help repair cracks and low spots, and allow us to repaint court lines. This will be posted outside the courts and at GrKrocCenter.org.
Outdoor Fitness Series: Everyone is welcome to bring their friends for our FREE Outdoor Fitness classes on Saturday mornings in June. All classes start at 9am and feature Yoga (June 23), and Zumba (June 30). Ages 12+ please; kids 12-15 need a Teen Fit Permit to participate. See Ronnie Frelix with any questions.
New event! The Kroc Center will be participating in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, held on the first day of summer (Thursday, June 21) starting at 10am. UnitedHealthcare is sponsoring the event, which will teach basic water safety skills to as many people as we can fit in the pool! Pre-registration is free, but required, and is available online at GrKrocCenter.org.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples from this week:
- A MASSIVE thank-you to everyone who helped with set-up and tear-down for the Blue Cross events last Tuesday & Wednesday, including Paul, Eddie, Albert, Ricky, Ron, Brent, Davon, Adonys, and others!
- “Emmons Lake group had a blast using the pool, gym, climbing wall, and game room! They said going to the Kroc Center is a privilege for them. Many compliments about our staff and facilities. Good job team!”
- “Kudos to Tony for going out of his way to help a disabled gentleman at the end of night by providing outdoor bathroom access during closing time.”
- From gym attendant Schwartzen: “Just want to give recognition to Wynter who was scheduled to the game room on Friday, June 8. We were short on staff for the rock climbing wall and Albert needed help with facility set up. I saw Wynter hop from the game room to help members on the rock wall and help in Child Watch! She was awesome with going above and beyond by showing radical hospitality to our members and her fellow Kroc staff!”
Thanks to everyone for submitting recognition for your colleagues… keep them coming!
Here are some of the upcoming events at the Kroc Center:
- West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum: Monday 10am-2:30pm, WPAC
- GR SAFE Taskforce: Tuesday 5-8pm, WPAC & Green Room
- Bethany Christian: Wednesday 11am-1pm, Slip & Slide
- Godfrey Elementary: Thursday 11:30am-1:30pm, Slip & Slide
Managers on Duty:
- AM (Open to 10am): Paul Wood
- Midday (10am-3pm): Crystal Truong
- PM (3pm to close): Albert Montiel
- Saturday, June 23 (12-7pm): Katie Deatherage
- Sunday, June 24 (1-5pm): Lisa VanDyk
New to the Krew: Our 6-week middle school Summer Learning Program is starting up — be sure to say hello to our team of teachers!
Amber Groenke; Josh Roberson; Kolin Stickney
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!
- Climbing Wall Attendant
- Campus Attendant
- Swim Instructor
- Spin / Cycle Instructor
- Zumba Instructor
- Lifeguard
- 18: Samantha Clark, Child Watch Attendant
- 20: Alexis Owens, Welcome Desk Attendant
- 20: Jacqueline Scholz, Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
- 21: Deborah Cushman, Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
