Last Week for “Kroc Tank”! The deadline is Friday, September 28… We’re holding a competition for all Kroc Krew members to come up with the next big idea in radical hospitality. Submit an idea to your manager in writing or in person. It can be something simple in your department, or a huge plan for the whole Kroc Center. The managers will discuss all the ideas submitted and vote on the best. The winning entry will get a $100 Amazon gift card, and one (or more) ideas will be implemented at the Kroc. Good luck!
Monster Mash is coming! Registrations are rolling in for groups to hand out candy and information at this year’s Monster Mash on Friday, October 26. We already have more than a dozen outside groups signed up, not counting Kroc Center departments and the other Salvation Army units and groups that take part. If you know of an organization who might like an easy way to connect with a lot of people in a short time, information and forms are available at the Welcome Desk.
Coat Distribution November 3: Molina Healthcare of Michigan is holding a coat drive distribution event at the Kroc Center on Saturday, November 3. This will be a very large event, with more than 1,000 coats being provided to families in the Grand Rapids area. More information will be distributed next week — please consider volunteering for a few hours of this excellent community event.
Diabetes Prevention Program at the Kroc: The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is now hosting a Spanish-language Diabetes Prevention Program here at the Kroc Center on Thursday nights at 6:30pm. This is a year-long program that is free to most participants. If you know anyone at risk for diabetes, this is an opportunity to move toward a healthier lifestyle. Please contact Carla Sanchez at csanchez@nkfm.org for more information.
Registration for Fall 2 programs opens this week! This will be the last opportunity for our members to take advantage of $5 fine arts classes (when registering before the early bird deadline). See the fall program guide for more information.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples from this week:
- From Capt. Bill on Meetup Monday:
- “Great job After School Academy Staff!
- Great job aquatics with swim lessons!
- Thanks to Bram Roberts for going above and beyond for leading the start of fall programming.
- Nancy Keeth – I am loving the Scripture-themed artwork on the TVs throughout the building.”
Here are some of the upcoming events at the Kroc Center:
- Juice Plus: Thursday 6-9pm, WPAC
- Helen DeVos NICU Reunion: Saturday 9am-4pm, All Event Spaces
- The Pentecostals: Sunday 1-4pm, Fireside C
Managers on Duty:
- AM (Open to 10am): Paul Wood
- Midday (10am-3pm): Crystal Truong
- PM (3pm to close): Albert Montiel (Kayla Welch on Monday 9/17)
- Saturday, September 29 (12-7pm): Chris Reinsma
- Sunday, September 30 (1-5pm): Crystal Truong
New to the Krew: Make sure to say hello to our new colleagues!
Rebecca Lutey, Child Watch; Norm VerMeulen, Lifeguard; Alane Day, Spanish Instructor
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!
- Art Instructor
- Lifeguard
- Fitness Lead
- Soccer Instructor
- A/V Technician
- Swim Instructor
- Fitness Instructor
- Water Fitness Instructor
- Child Watch Attendant
- 23: Chris Reinsma, Program Developer
- 24: Eddie Acker, Building Maintenance
- 24: Amber Groenke, Assistant Teacher
- 27: Jessica Viau, Aquatics Manager
- 28: Denise Robinson-Gorsline, Ministry Assistant
- 28: Paul Wood, Morning Shift Manager on Duty
