In this edition of Us!...
- Gobble, Gobble!
- Y Head Start Open Houses
- Associate Referral Program
- Opportunities from Within
- Celebrating Our Colleagues
- Charlie's Wish
- Fabulous Shout Outs
- Our Y Community
- Payroll Information
- A Note from John Hoey
- Sad News
Y ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITIES
Mark Your Calendars: The Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K
That's right! It's nearly time! Registration for the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K opens Friday, August 19. With six race locations plus a virtual option, the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K is for people of all ages and abilities. Make sure you follow the Y Turkey Trot on social media: Facebook, Instagram
Want to find out more about the 2022 Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K? Join us on Tuesday, August 9, 3:30 – 4:30pm for our kick-off webinar. All are welcome! No registration necessary.
Recruitment Open Houses
Every Wednesday during August, the Head Start and Recruitment teams will host open house events at the Y Associate Engagement Center (1506 Joh Avenue) and the Merritt Park Y Head Start Center (1782 Merritt Boulevard). Open houses will start at 6pm. If you or someone you know is looking for a career in Early Childhood Education, please stop by!
Referral = Reward
If you know someone who would be a qualified candidate for our Y Head Start, Y Family Centers, or Youth Development teams, please refer them to the Y and potentially earn a referral bonus of up to $500 if they are hired.
Click below for participation details and to make an associate referral.
Learn More and Make a Referral
Y Career Opportunities
Browse the open positions in Dayforce to see available career growth opportunities.
1. Log into Dayforce (open web browser > Managed Bookmarks > Dayforce)
2. Click the menu icon in the upper left corner and select Careers
3. Scroll through the list or search by job title, keyword, location, or req ID#
Current openings include:
Executive Director, Y Head Start in Anne Arundel County (Req ID #2304)
Custodian, Y Family Centers (search for "custodian")
Sports Instructor, Y Family Centers (Req IDs: #1707 or #1534)
GOOD VIBES
Celebrating Your Success!
Please join us in congratulating our colleagues on their new roles!
Sasha Batts, promoted to Senior Executive Director, Youth Development
Dwayne Douglas, Associate Executive Director, The Weinberg Y in Waverly
Tonya Hull, Program Manager, The Weinberg Y in Waverly
A Career Day Wish Come True
At the Y in Pasadena, there's a very special member named Charlie. Charlie loves lifeguards, especially the lifeguards at his Y family center. For his career day at school, his mom reached out and asked if there was any way we could help him go to career day as his hero? Of course we did! Right down to the (retired) walkie and name tag. You're looking good, Charlie!
Y Associate Shout Outs
We have lots of great Y Associate Shout Outs today. Thanks for all of the great individual and team Shout Outs and for making this a great Y community!
Click the blue "Shout Out" icon to read about Samantha Downs, Celina Fitch, Kara Heying, Kathleen Murphy-Daly, Shateria Murray, Natasha Morton and the Sherman Early Childhood Center Team, Ann Lake, Traci Petty, Ruth Taylor, Terry Thompson, Daylonta Adams, Monique Hamilton, and Danielle Barts.
Your outstanding teammates deserve recognition! Please take a moment to nominate one of your colleagues so we can give them a Shout Out in the next Us! associate enewsletter.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS
The good work you do doesn't go unnoticed. Enjoy reading these real comments from our Y community and soak in the praise!
Larry, The Orokawa Y in Towson
"The Y is a family event. There's something for everyone!"
Tatianna, Y Camp Hashawha
“My daughter made new friends that she is still in touch with even after the camp ended. It took her one day or so to adjust while there and then she had a great time. She enjoyed the activities and stated that to her surprise the food was good, except for one off night - LOL!"
Corbin, Y Before & After School Enrichment at North Bend Elementary
"We have never used the Y for an after school program. I am very happy with the level of care and attention the team provided. We're looking forward to next year. We signed up for the before and after school program this time."
Mariah, Y Head Start in Baltimore County, Highland Village Site
“I love everything! The teachers are wonderful and it's a nice place for your kids to learn."
WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The Us! associate enewsletter is published every other Thursday or Friday and we need to hear from you! Share your stories, what’s new in your Y world, and what you are proud of. We want to know and we want to share your news! The submission deadline is Fridays at 5pm.
RESOURCES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Get Paid!
Pay Period: 7/31/22 to 8/13/22
Pay Date: 8/23/22
Payroll Adjustments Due: August 12, 2022, 5pm
Timesheets Locked: August 15, 2022, 10am
Direct Deposits/Tax Changes Due: August 16, 2022, 5pm
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OUR WORK TOGETHER
Dear Colleagues,
Over my years working for and leading organizations that serve the public at large, I have seen a lot of time and money spent trying to understand what the consumer wants and why. There are a lot of consultants who’ve made an excellent living doing that work. While I firmly believe in using objective analytical tools in trying to understand how to develop a service that meets the needs of a customer, I also believe that, in the end, it actually comes down to being really good at listening. Listening is actually very hard, particularly in our culture, but it’s also essential in the work we all do here at the Y.
The following is a cross-section of quotes coming from Listen360, our daily customer satisfaction survey, which is telling us something both very simple and very powerful.
“The Y provides all of the services I am looking for, but for a fraction of the price. I always feel welcomed during my visits and feel comfortable working out.”
“The Y is the place I go to meet new friends and have fun working out with them. The Everfit, Body Sculpt, and Urban Line Dance classes I take are well-organized and energizing. People at the Y are friendly and welcoming; nobody needs to worry about being judged. All classes offer alternative exercises for all levels of fitness. Come to the Y because it's a happy place (where you also get fit).”
“This was my sons’ first sleepaway camp. They had such a great time. They loved all of the activities, spoke highly of all of the counselors, and made so many friends! We definitely plan to send them back next year! One of my sons wants to try the horseback riding camp next time. It was very organized, the camp counselors were enthusiastic, and seemed happy to be there. This helped us feel like we were leaving them in good hands.”
“The facility is wonderful, the associates are friendly and inviting and the environment encourages activity and exploration for children.”
Notice what these folks are all telling us that they care about: friendliness, accessibility, comfort and community. These qualities are core to the Y’s mission, to all of the work we do in the community, and to basic human existence.
Think about it. Every day we’re helping children and adults make friends, learn, grow, feel welcomed and supported. That’s otherwise known as building community, and that is really what all of our jobs are all about.
In a world in which things sometimes feel out of control and very frustrating, building human connections and community is an incredibly powerful way to make a living.
All the best,
John Hoey
President & CEO
The Y in Central Maryland
SAD NEWS
OUR FRIEND, LAVAR MILES
We are saddened to share the loss of Mr. Lavar Miles, a Rock Wall associate at the Weinberg Y in Waverly Y Family Center.
Lavar passed away at home on Wednesday, July 20. He and his family joined the Y in 2017 and Lavar deepened his engagement with the Y by joining the Weinberg Y Family Center associate team this summer, alongside his son Damari. They worked together as the primary Belayers for summer camp.
Lavar was a valued member of the Y team and will be missed for his enthusiasm and patience with our campers and members. Our hearts and prayers are with his family.