In this edition of Us!...
- Our DEI Speaker Series is Coming!
- Tell Us What You Want to Hear
- WLRN Upcoming Events
- Under Age 30? This is for You!
- Earn a Bonus
- Opportunities from Within
- Top 10 Associates
- Associate Shout Outs
- Our Y Community
- Mobile vs. Home
- Payroll Information
- A Note from John Hoey
Y ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITIES
Register Now! The Y's DEI Speaker Series
Join the Y and psychologist, Dr. Edwin J. Nichols, PhD., virtually on September 8, 12:00pm for our inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series: DEI in the Workplace.
Dr. Nichols, a specialist in organizational development, will discuss the concept of cultural competence in leadership and help Y associates understand how they may culturally differ from others. This exploration and clarification will help the Y fully utilize a multiethnic, pluralistic, and linguistically diverse workforce.
All Y associates are welcome to attend. Click below to register today!
We Want to Hear From You About What YOU Want To Hear From Us!
Communication in an organization as large and complex as the Y is always a challenge. We know you are all busy people and we want to make communication easy and on your terms. One of the ways we are considering doing that is through a series of Y associate podcasts on a variety of topics of interest to you and relevant to your work.
Please take a minute to fill out the survey below (really, we promise it's very short!). It will help assure that if a Y podcast series is created, it will meet your needs, interests and time.
Thank you in advance for your help. We will share the results and plans in an upcoming edition of Us!
Women's Leadership Resource Network (WLRN) Events
The WLRN is hosting upcoming fall events that you do not want to miss!
- Sept 19, 12-2pm: Lunch & Learn, Moving Up & Breaking Through
This is the first of a series of Lunch & Learn workshops. Hear from an amazing panel of women on how they advanced in their careers, navigated barriers and broke through glass ceilings. - Oct 8, 2-5pm: Wine Tasting
Unwind and socialize with your colleagues at Boordy Vineyards with a wine tasting social (must be age 21 and older to attend). - Nov 7, 12-2pm: Lunch & Learn, Becoming Wallet Wise
Join Susan Moldanado, Financial Coach and founder of Wallet Wise as she shares tips and tools to help women be more financially sound.
All events are available for registration in Dayforce Learning: go to Learning > Courses Catalog > search for "women" the search box.
Please contact amyvendt@ymaryland.org for more information about the WLRN or any of these great events.
Nominate An Emerging Y Leader
The Emerging Leaders Resource Network (ELRN) has just opened nominations for the 30 under 30 award!
This award is a chance to honor a Y colleague who is under the age of 30, who you feel has a strong record of innovation in their area of specialty, outstanding performance in the Y, and a clear track record of meaningful community involvement. Anyone under 30 who has made a difference in their community, blazed a trail for the rest of us, and are leaving a mark on the Y would be perfect for this award!
If you know someone you would like to nominate, please click below to complete the nomination form by September 30.
Make An Associate Referral
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 details.
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:
Stay & Play Associates, Y Family Centers (search "Stay and Play")
Community School Director, Y School Partnerships (Req ID #2315)
Membership Coordinator, The Y in Parkville (Req ID #2161)
GOOD VIBES
Y Rock Wall Associates Make Top 10
Y rock wall associates Carlo Operio (right) and Paul Lim (left) competed in the annual Movement Summer Smackdown bouldering competition and they both finished in the top 10!
Summer Smackdown is a 6-week long competition and is a very big deal in the climbing community (not to mention extremely impressive!). Please join us in congratulating Paul (9th place) and Carlo (10th place) on their exciting achievement!
Once again, Y associates show how to get things done!
Y Associate Shout Outs
We have lots of terrific Y Associate Shout Outs today. Great work and teamwork everyone!
Click the blue "Shout Out" icon to read about Rebecca DeFebo, Veronica Martin-Carey, Karen Packer, Griffin Santiago-Jett, all Greater Annapolis Y in Arnold associates, and the Y in Pasadena Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Leadership Team, Membership Team and Camp Team.
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!
Beth, The Dancel Y in Ellicott City
"I have been a member of the Y for years but only used it sporadically, due to work and the distance from my home. Then in July 2021. I retired and a friend said you should come to Cardio Dance with Janet. Wow!! Janet's class is so much fun and I have met so many Wonderful people! For a year now, I have been dancing in the mornings at least 4 days a week. It has helped me so much with my transition from work to retirement while I'm still in the process of trying to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. I'll get there eventually, in the meanwhile I'll continue to dance and hopefully take some other classes at the Y along the way."
Shye'La, Y Head Start in Baltimore City - Kirk Site
“The program is very good and helpful. My son has progressed so much and the teachers are excellent. I love it!"
Tilghman, Y Camp Whippoorwill
"My son loved Camp Whippoorwill. He participated in 2 weeks at camp. He was so happy with the variety of activities, daily water experiences, and the themes. He connected with the counselors, who made a sincere effort to get to know all the kids and I felt confident in the secure pick-up process. It was very hot at camp, but fluids were encouraged and available all day. He came home dirtier than I have ever seen him, which is proof of a fun camp experience! He is already looking forward to camp again next summer!"
Juliette, Y Before & Afterschool Enrichment - Dublin Elementary
“We love Cheryl! My girls never want to leave because of Cheryl. They have never had so much fun in their lives!"
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
Your Profile in Dayforce
We realize many associates use their mobile phone as their home phone. In an effort to ensure we have the most accurate contact information on file for all associates, we ask that you please check and update your contact information in your Dayforce profile so that your mobile number is listed as "mobile" and not as "home". To update your profile:
1. Login to Dayforce
2. In the menu select Profile
3. Select Forms and scroll down to the Personal section
4. Click Contact Details and update your phone number as needed
5. Click submit
Thank you!
Get Paid!
Pay Period: 8/28/22 to 9/10/22
Pay Date: 9/20/22
Payroll Adjustments Due: September 9, 2022, 5pm
Timesheets Locked: September 12, 2022, 5pm
Direct Deposits/Tax Changes Due: September 13, 2022, 5pm
Click the button for more information and to make sure you get paid.
OUR WORK TOGETHER
Dear Colleagues,
With Labor Day upon us, I want to use this opportunity to celebrate each and every Y associate for all that you do for our community. Every day, I see countless examples of Y work in action and the tremendous impact we have on the families, youth and individuals we serve. While we were each drawn to work for the Y for a wide range of reasons, it’s quite obvious that what motivates each of us to stay goes well beyond a paycheck (although we all need that too).
What I have learned over the years is that what distinguishes and unifies Y associates across all areas of focus and geography is quite simply the drive to help others and to improve the quality of life for our community.
Think of it. In today’s fractured world, the Y is really one of the few institutions left in which the entirety of the community, including people of all faiths, races, backgrounds and income levels, come together on common ground and in common purpose. In my experience, spaces and experiences that draw us to engage with others who are not exactly like us are both the most compelling and the most necessary.
Without a doubt, life’s challenges are often complex and exceedingly difficult to solve. Community building is a straightforward, simple and effective antidote to many of our social ills. When we are at our best, the Y builds community with intentionality, expertise and a deep amount of compassion and empathy. As we look to the future, I believe that is the bedrock of our work.
Thanks for all you do. I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend. A special shout-out goes to Y family center associates for keeping our doors open Monday morning in service of others.
All the best,
John Hoey
President & CEO
The Y in Central Maryland