Joanne Toms is Glendale’s Environmental Program Administrator. Watch the video to see what a day in her life looks like.
OCTOBER 2024
Tap into Mental Health Resources: Page 2
Find out which Department was Honored with a THEO Award: Page 3
HELPFUL LINKS:
Internal Job Opportunities City Manager’s Report
CELEBRATE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Mark your calendars for a special event to learn about the history, sacrifices, challenges and contributions of Native Americans
Guest speaker Juan Taveras will give a presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Main Library.
A FREE LUNCH will be served immediately after the event.
Enroll for this informative event via NEOGOV at the link below.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
TAP INTO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
World Mental Health Day is Oct. 10, a time for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
Our city offers many resources to help employees gain and maintain mental wellness. Here are some of them: Employee Assistance Program or GuidanceResources.com Take a “journey” to wellness through the Wellness Portal Check out mental wellness tips here: Self Help Works
EMBARK ON A VIRTUAL TREK ACROSS GLOBE
Join the Move More Challenge: Bridges Around the World from Oct. 15 through Dec. 2. Form a team of 10 walkers and take part in a virtual tour of bridges around the world
Meet the step goal of 7,000 steps per day and earn 4,500 bonus points towards the annual wellness incentive Registration begins Oct 7
SOAK UP HALLOWEEN SPIRIT AT GEEC PARTY
Grab your witch’s broom, pumpkin suit, ghostly sheet or other costume and join your co-workers at Glendale Employee Engagement Committee (GEEC)’s Halloween Treats & Costume Contest on Oct. 31 at the Main Library.
To enter the costume contest, be in your costume in the auditorium by 11:45 a.m.
If you would like to enter the pumpkin contest, bring your decorated pumpkin, NOT CARVED, to the auditorium by 11:45 a.m. Take your pumpkin home after the party.
GOOD NEWS IN GLENDALE
Glendale’s Human Resources and Risk Management team was honored with a 2024 THEO Award, a recognition for innovations in Workers' Comp and Injury Prevention.
HR Program Manager Lorena Sanchez-Zumph and the HR and Risk Management team faced challenges managing cancer claims for employees, especially those in public safety positions. With a focus on communication and educational resources to understand the claims process, the team has improved the process for employees and developed a strong foundation to build on.
Congratulations to everyone involved!
FIREFIGHTERS SAVE THE DAY FOR DRIVER IN DISTRESS,
Our firefighters have once again sparked positive publicity for the city and demonstrated how they stay cool under pressure when helping residents.
A resident shared her gratitude towards Fire Captain Joshua Brayer, pictured here holding a certificate to celebrate his 20-year anniversary with the city, along with Engineer Adam Pottle (left), as well as Firefighter Alejandro Gonzalez (next to Brayer) and Engineer Maximo Moreno (right), who were assigned to Fire Station 159 recently. She said the compassionate crew helped her push her dead car off the road at Bell Road and 69th Avenue and into a parking lot when she was with her son.
The resident shared that “they were absolutely amazing and in the right place at the right time to help me and my son.”
Their commitment to helping residents captured the attention of Arizona’s Family.
Flu season is here, and COG is making it easy for everyone to roll up their sleeves to stay healthy.
Come to the “Know Your Numbers” Health Screenings & Flu Shots
Onsite events Oct. 8-Nov. 7. Appointments are required for the health screening, but not required for the flu shot.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona covers the flu shot costs and Good Life Wellness will cover the cost for anyone without city health insurance. Plus, you will earn 10,000 points towards the WellStyles Program when you receive the health screening!
Oct. 8: 7 to 10:15 a.m., Glendale Adult Center
Oct. 9: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., Main Police Station
Oct. 10: 7:15 to 11 a.m., Field Operations
Oct. 17: 7 to 10:15 a.m., Glendale Adult Center
Oct. 23: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., GRPSTC Oct. 24: 7:15 to 11 a.m., Field Operations
Oct. 29: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., Main Police Station
Oct. 30: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center
Nov. 5: 7 to 11 a.m., Foothills Police Station
Nov. 6: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. System of Care Campus, Event Center (7677 W. Bethany Home Road)
Nov. 7: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Field Operations
Schedule Appointment Have Questions? Contact Ali WaelchliBrooks at X2467
SPOTLIGHT ON GLENDALE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Glendale’s roots in the community and commitment to nurturing residents were evident when FOX 10 Phoenix visited a special garden.
The TV station interviewed Community Services Deputy Director Matt Hess, pictured on the left, along with the non-profit organization Heart for the City’s founder/CEO and president Joe Eriquez and Community Garden director Jenny Beasley for stories on Heart for the City’s Community Garden.
This green oasis on 69th Avenue, north of Bethany Home Road, attracts people of all ages on almost half an acre behind Fire Station 152. Schoolchildren and adults enjoy planting fruits and vegetables, taking cooking classes, celebrating birthdays and engaging in other sustainable, fun activities there that promote healthy eating, science lessons and camaraderie.
Great job to everyone on the Community Services team! Watch the full story.
Lifelong learning is essential to growing. NEOGOV-LEARN offers a variety of classes to help you learn a new skill, develop leadership abilities and even earn certificates in your field.
Questions on how to register for NEOGOV classes? Contact Organizational Development: Trish Wright at x5987.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 20 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Center for International GIS DAY!
Representatives from Planning, Water Services, Community Services, Public Safety and other departments will be presenting on how to use GIS to make better decisions and improve efficiency. Learn more at the link below.
GIS Day
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW EMPLOYEES
· Gabriel Amavisca - Fire
· Branden Ascencio - Field Operations
· Lakisha Bridges - Parks and Recreation
· Rodney Card - Budget and Finance
· Marowa Chowdhury - Innovation and Technology
· Christopher Coward - Water Services
· Ruben Frausto - Fire
· Michael Frogner - Fire
· Stephen Hall - Field Operations
· Rhonda Henry - Emergency Management
· Brian Hobby - Field Operations
· Nathan Hostler - Fire
· Brendan Jaurigue - Fire
· Anthony Jenkins - Fire
· Wayne Jones- Engineering
· Erik Lanphier - Water Services
· Noe Malanche - Fire
· Andrew Marshall - Police
· Blake Martin - Fire
· Dakota Mays - Fire
· Austin Mulshine - Police
· Andrew Muren - Fire
· Emily Pompa - Transportation
· Anthony Reynaga - Parks and Recreation
· Caitlyn Sideris - Police
· Colby Siebert - Fire
· Noah Taylor - Police
· Aaron Villarreal - Water Services
· James Wellcome - Police
· Mark Wine - Fire
HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY
HAPPY 30 YEARS
· Thomas Kaczmarowski - Engineering
HAPPY 20 YEARS
· Donald Ryan - Water Services
· Kevin Ybarra - Development Services
HAPPY 15 YEARS
· Leonard Trujillo - Water Services
HAPPY 10 YEARS
· Raul Alvarez - Transportation
· Nathaniel Fink - Police
· Kyle Hornbaker - Police
· Donald Rowley - Fire
· Patrick Sage - Transportation
· Kevin Schneider - Fire
· Tyson Shawcroft - Police
HAPPY 5 YEARS
· Tony Abbo - Transportation
· Ethan Anderson - Water Services
· Sonia Botello - Community Services
· Alissa Dalton - Police
· Trilese Dileo - Community Services
· Jenny Durda - Organizational Performance
· Anna Pina - Community Services
· Nicholas Rogers - Fire
· Vance Wappel - Police
· Gina Winn - Police
· April Winther - Police
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