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EMPLOYEE E-NEWSLETTER
Fox West YMCA
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Monday - Friday - 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday - 5:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kids Corner Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday - Thursday - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday - CLOSED (June-August)
Sunday - CLOSED |
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From the desk of:
Brenda Johnson
FWY Executive Director | |
Each year, we eagerly await summer's arrival. When you were a kid, summer activities were a great escape. You were completely free. Fun was your only endgame.
Your interests have probably evolved since you were a kid, but that doesn't mean what you did as a kid isn't still fun. When was the last time you spent an afternoon floating on an inflatable raft, swinging in a hammock or lying on a blanket in the grass reading a book?
If your answer is "I just took a day off last week," but all you did was run errands or clean the house, that doesn't count.
The first step is to carve out some time for fun. Make weekends sacred by setting good boundaries: turn off email on Friday afternoon and leave it off until Monday morning; turn off your smartphone at least one hour each weekend day; be okay to say no to some requests. The second step is to plan some activities.
The following ideas may help get you started:
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. When you live somewhere long enough, it becomes the area where you buy groceries and get your car serviced. This summer, treat your hometown like a new-to-you destination. Check out www.foxcities.org for a list of ideas!
Take a Mini-Vacation in your Backyard. Take a Friday night and camp in your backyard. Pitch a tent, build a fire, roast some smores.
Plan an Outdoor Neighborhood Movie Night. Rent a movie projector, tack a sheet on the side or front of the garage, spread out some blankets and pillows, string some lights, set out some popcorn and snacks and watch a movie under the stars.
Whatever you decide to do have fun, because the best days of summer will be here (and gone) before you know it!
Take a Friday night and camp in your backyard. Pitch a tent, build a fire, roast some smores.
Yours in Service,
Brenda |
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Summer Spruce-up Schedule | |
Please note the following closures for our annual Summer Spruce-Up.
Ogilvie Family Pool - CLOSED August 26 - 29 (Please encourage members to visit one of our other branches at this time.)
Men's Locker Room - CLOSED August 27
Women's Locker Room - CLOSED August 28
The family locker rooms will be available during these times. |
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40 Days of Giving -
Vote for the YMCA of the Fox Cities! | |
SVA, in Appleton, is celebrating 40 years in business and 40 years of supporting the community with SVA's 40 Days of Giving Contest. Dean Hunt, Business Development Manager for SVA, and YMCA of the Fox Cities member & volunteer, brought the giving contest to our Y leadership team. Non-profit agencies were able to submit a project to SVA for consideration. SVA will provide 40 days of volunteer time, to complete the project, to 4 winners of their contest. They received 33 entries and you can help choose the top 10!
We submitted the following:
YMCA of The Fox Cities
Looking for: Creation of a video to showcase our services
The YMCA of the Fox Cities is a unique organization made up of 5 branches & an overnight camp. The Y offers over 500 programs & services to 160,000 community members no matter age, gender, race or ability. It is because of the number & variety of programs we offer at locations, off-site at senior centers, schools & our overnight camp 3 hours away, that we would benefit from additional resources such as a video to help tell our story & promote the impact we have on our community. The creation of a video would help us showcase our services and commitment to the community.
We're hoping you will consider voting for the YMCA of the Fox Cities. You can vote daily and you can pass the following link along to family, friends, neighbors, colleagues.
Vote here! http://www.sva.com/40days/entries
Voting ends August 26, 2014. SVA will announce the top 4 winners on September 10, 2014. Thank you for voting for the Y! |
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Fishy 5K and Minnow Mile
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2014
Description: 3.1 mile non-competitive run/walk for all ages & Minnow (1/4) Mile fun run for ages 10 and under
Start Time: 8:15 (Minnow Mile) 8:30 (5K)
Location: Fox West YMCA, Greenville, WI
Fee: 5K $15 before July 23 or $20 after, Minnow Mile $5 before July 26 or $8 after
Online Registration: www.active.com
Packet Pickup: August 1 @ Fleet Feet Sports 4:00-6:00 PM or Race Day @ Fox West Y 7:15-8:00 AM
Notes: Top 2 5K male and female finishers will win a gift certificate to a local fish fry. Prizes awarded to the best fishy themed costumes.
Contact: Kirsten Rice at 920.560.3413
Otto Grunski Runski
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2014
Description: 10K, 5K and Kids FunRunskis
Start Times: 8:15 AM (10K), 8:30 AM (5K), 10:00 AM (Kid's ¼ & ½)
Location:Jefferson Park, Menasha WI
Fee: 10K and 5K - $20 received on or before 31st (includes shirt), $15 received August 1st or after (NO shirt). Kids FunRunskis - $5.00 on or before July 31st (includes shirt), $3.00 received August 1st or after (NO shirt).
Registration Form: Click here
Online registration: www.active.com
Contact: Susan Hildebrandt at shildebrandt@ymcafoxcities.org
Y Employee and Family Fun Night
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2014
Time:6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Badger Sports Park, Appleton, WI
Fee: Y employees - FREE, Family Members $7/each
Description: 3 hours of unlimited attractions including Laser Tag, Go Karting, Mini Golf, Inflatables (ages 2-10), Batting Cages, Mini-bowling, and all non-ticket giving video games. Cookies and water will be served. Food can be purchased through Badger Sports Park.
Registration: Click HERE to register. Please register by August 18th.
Contact: For more information please contact Sue Pawlowski 920.886.2124 or spawlowski@ymcafoxcities.org
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Maureen Kiser
This gem has been a member of our Member Services department for the past 6 years! She has a great eye for detail and is an excellent proof reader if you need one! She is a mainstay at our front desk three days a week. Her demeanor is quiet at first, but once you get to know her, she will tell you exactly what she thinks! We love that about her. She has helped many other staff learn this exciting job of member services.
Maureen Kiser has a warm heart, a well-developed creative side, and a strong desire to do things right and to help out however she can. She is a very important part of our staff!
Damon Salm
While only in high school Damon has been a vital part of our Aquatic Team. As a lifeguard and swim instructor he is consistently complimented on his hard work. He is always willing to take on more responsibilities. Most recently, he has taken on the role of helping new lifeguards become familiar with all shift procedures. He has come in on days when he is not scheduled to work just to make sure a new staff is comfortable with their responsibilities.
One thing that impresses me about Damon, especially for his age, is his ability to go with the flow and take on any bumps in the road without it really letting it affect his work or attitude. He is definitely a staff champion and instrumental to our successful aquatic team!
Jen Baum
Jen Baum has been with the Fox West Y for just over two years but she fits in as though she has grown up here. Her highly contagious energy brings excitement to any class and boy do the class participants love her. She can teach anything and loves learning more. She truly has a passion for helping members and staff with their wellness and exercise goals. We are so thankful to have her as part of our fitness team.
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This month, our staff spotlight is on Damon Salm. Damon works in the Aquatics department, and was recently honored as a Staff Champion! Get to know Damon better in his answers below!
Why do you like working at the Y?
I like working at the Y because I like the people I work with.
What are some of your hobbies?
Hiking, fishing, and video games
What is your favorite travel destination?
The Appalachian Mountains
Who inspires you and why?
Nikola Tesla inspires me because he invented things that changed how we lived and did not receive any money or recognition until after his death.
What are three of your favorite movies?
1. V for Vendetta
2. Lord of the Rings
3. Alien |
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Extra Mile Award Recipients | |
The Extra Mile Award recognizes employees who have gone above and beyond what is expected; performing exemplary service, modeling the Y's four core values, and making a difference in people's lives. The following individuals recently received an Extra Mile Award:
Josh Vanselow- Aquatics
Matt Vanselow - Aquatics
Maureen Hatchell- Member Services |
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Congratulations to the following Fox West YMCA staff members who celebrate service anniversaries in the month of July:
Brenda Johnson - 19 years
Lori Gray - 10 years
Colton Parsons - 2 years
Jennifer Holtz - 2 years
Elizabeth Foesch - 2 years
DeNesha West - 2 years
Adara Chancellor - 2 years
Sara Meiers - 2 years
Tessa Rhodes - 1 year
Colleen Cockrell - 1 year
Meghan Spaulding - 1 year Michele Schultz - 1 year |
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Aquatics
Bryttany Biesemeier
Jacob Schill
Youth Sports
Jordan Lacey
Joshua Lacey
Samuel Van Buskirk
Nicholas Kippenhan
Wellness
Shannan Johnson
School Age
Leah Larson |
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Session and Registration Dates | | |
Summer Session - June 9 to August 24
Summer Session 1 - June 9 to July 20
Summer Session 2 - July 20 to August 24
To register for classes via Online Edge, click here. |
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YMCA of the Fox Cities Trainings | | |
Please click here to review and register for required YMCA of the Fox Cities employee trainings. Trainings must be completed to be eligible for your earned year-end performance increase.
**IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE TRAINING YOU SIGNED UP FOR, YOU MUST CALL THE BRANCH WHERE THE TRAINING IS BEING HELD WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE TRAINING TO CANCEL YOUR SPOT. IF YOU DO NOT CALL OR SHOW FOR THE TRAINING, IT IS CONSIDERED A MISSED SHIFT AND YOU WILL BE GIVEN A VERBAL OR WRITTEN WARNING BY YOUR SUPERVISOR. |
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Looking for a free lunch?? Enter our Newsletter Contest! | |
Congratulations to the winner of our June Newsletter Quiz, Troy Jahns! Troy will receive a $5 gift certificate to Panera Bread. Would you like to be our next prize winner? Email astevens@ymcafoxcities.org with your answers to the following questions to be included in the May prize drawing. Good luck!
1. Which of the Staff Champions works in Aquatics?
2. How long has Brenda Johnson been with the YMCA?
3. What dates will the Ogilvie Family Pool be closed for Summer Spruce-Up? |
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Email Angie Stevens at astevens@ymcafoxcities.org if you have any questions about the newsletter, or if you have something you'd like included in future issues. |
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