Corpus Christi Water - Unnamed Internal Newsletter

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Leadership That Flows from the Top Leadership That Flows from the Top

Drew Molly, P.E. Chief Operating Officer

Nicholas Winkelmann, P.E. Director of Water Systems and Support Services

Wesley Nebgen Director of Water System Infrastructure

Our COO and Directors' dedication to Corpus Christi Water exemplifies leadership at its finest Their commitment to excellence inspires our entire team, driving us to provide the highest quality water and wastewater service to our community

Message from the CCW Communications Team Message from the CCW Communications Team

Welcometothenewinternalnewsletter!We’re excitedtobringyouamonthlyroundupofnews, achievements,andinsightsfromacrossCCW

Ourgoalissimple:tokeepeveryoneconnected andinformed Wewanttosharethegreatwork happeninginallcornersofCCW,celebrateour successes(bigandsmall),andfosterastronger senseofcommunityamongusall

Thisnewsletterisforyouandaboutyou Look forthenewsletteronthefirstMondayofeach month

Cheers, YourCCWCommunicationsTeam Ashley,Erin,Judy,andDenise

We’ve gotten your suggestions and now we want you to help us pick a newsletter name!

Hereishowyoucanparticipate:

1. Last day to vote is Friday, October 11. 2

Click the button below to submit your vote for the name that best represents our newsletter and CCW!

The winning name will be announced in our next issue The employee who submitted it will receive this cool CCW coffee mug and other goodies

SUBMIT SUBMIT YOUR VOTE YOUR VOTE

Safety Dave Says: Practice Safety Responsibility! Safety Dave Says: Practice Safety Responsibility!

Here are some ways we can practice safety responsibility and decrease the likelihood of work-related incidents:

Identify Hazards: Recognizing hazards is a critical part of workplace safety

Report Accidents: Report accidents, injuries, and illnesses This is important for monitoring safety performance and learning from mistakes.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): PPE is worn to reduce exposure to hazards and protect employees' health and safety

Proper Lifting Techniques: Using proper lifting techniques will help minimize the risk of injury

Respectful Workplace: A respectful workplace can lead to safer jobsites, healthier company cultures, and increased productivity.

You can’t escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today. - Abraham Lincoln

Month in Review Month in Review

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15years

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5 years

Calvin Belford

Jonathan Cuellar

Ryan Garcia

Frank Hernandez

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Joshua Kelley

Ramona Ochoa

Michael Villagomez

Eric Willm

Juan Zamora

Michael Latham

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AbigailIbarra

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WellnessMatters

ViewOctoberWellnesseventsatwwwbenefitsccorg/wellness Completeoneactivityperbucket(Physical,Financial,Emotional)by June30fora$20monthlyhealthinsurancediscountinFY25-26

KeyReminders

PerformanceAppraisals:Timelineandtraininginfocomingsoon NewPayrollSystem(WFM):ContactHRforquestionsaboutthe transition

FloatingHoliday:AvailableOct 1,2024–Sept 30,2025forreligious, culturalholidays,orCityClosureDay

OctoberTrainingOpportunities

In-person(ChokeCanyonconferenceroom): DefensiveDriving:Oct.8

FirstAid&CPR:Oct.15

OnlineCourses(Oct.8-31):

Water&WastewatertopicsincludingBasicWater/Wastewater,Surface WaterProduction,WaterUtilitySafety,CSI/CCC,Groundwater Production,WaterDistribution,andmore ResiliencyOverview:Oct 10,17,24,31

ContactCCWEmployeeSupport@cctexascomtoregister!

EmployeeInput

EmployeesuggestionboxesarecomingsoontoallCCWlocations Allideasarewelcome!SuggestionswillbereviewedbyCCWDirectors

ConservationCorner ConservationCorner

IntheBathroom:

Useonlyasmuchwaterasyouneedandturnthewateroffwhen youaren’tusingit Limityourshowersto5minutes

IntheKitchen:

Dryscrapedishesinsteadofrinsingthem Donotpre-rinsedishesifyouareusingthedishwasher

ANImal Care Services ANImal Care Services Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Oct. 19 5:00 p m - 7:00 p m will be there with a display. Bring the family!

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

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Snacks and tools will be provided

Employee Spotlight Employee Spotlight

Miguel Perez

Job: Wastewater Plant Superintendent **(Side note: Miguel started as temporary employee, then worked his way up to Tech I, Tech II, Tech III, Senior Plant Operator, Work Coordinator and is now a Superintendent with a Class A Wastewater license!)**

Hobbies: Traveling with family, camping, and coding Marvel or DC: Marvel

What is one thing you would like people to know about CCW: Be mindful of the hazardous conditions employees work in. Providing clean water is a tough job and sometimes requires patience to ensure it gets done safely and correctly

DaveRuckstuhlakaSafetyDave

Job: Safety & Security Program Coordinator

Hobbies: Camping, riding bikes, traveling with family Marvel or DC: Marvel

What is one thing you would like people to know about CCW: Delivering uninterrupted water and wastewater services to our community can be tough, dirty, and potentially dangerous work Our crews put themselves out there every day and understand how important this service is to the citizens of Corpus Christi and the greater Coastal Bend.

John Merino

Job: Buildings and Grounds Lead

Hobbies: Spending time with my kids, fishing, gardening Breakfast taco or Breakfast on a Bun: Breakfast taco

Describe your typical day: Getting with my team for our tasks to make sure properties are maintained and safe. **John leads a team of six, responsible for maintaining 177 acres across all CCW properties and elevated storage tanks, fencing and basin cleaning **

What is one thing you would like people to know about CCW: We take pride in making sure our water is safe to drink and making sure everything is presentable to the eye.

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