County Communicator 10/28/22 Edition

COUNTY COMMUNICATOR

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NOTES FROM NATE COUNTY ADMINITRATOR Good morning, When you return to work on Monday, myGTC (Workday) will be up and running. GT County has been operating on the same ERP (AS 400) for more than 35 years and the AS 400 has served us well. With the advances in ERP’s we knew that the time was coming to change to a new, more relevant, and more accommodating ERP. On September 1, 2021, the Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Workday to be that ERP. Since then, a relatively small number of employees have been working diligently with Workday to bring the county to a go live date of October 31, 2022. We didn’t pick Halloween intentionally, the date was driven by a set of circumstances that led us to the 31st .

While we will certainly recognize significant benefit from myGTC going forward, we have had significant challenges to this point migrating to myGTC from the AS 400 and, I would like to emphasize that there will be challenges going forward. The implementation team and Workday will be available next week in the various buildings to assist as problems and questions arise. I ask that you be patient with the transition and work through the problems you encounter with staff that have experience with myGTC. Training has been offered to you as employees and to your managers. As this ERP is designed to be driven from the employee up, we ask that if you encounter a problem, please work with your manager first to try to find a remedy. If you are unable to correct the issue, the implementation team and Workday staff will be able to assist you. If the issue goes beyond what can be managed immediately, please go to https://mygtcsupport.gtcountymi.gov, log in, and complete a support ticket. This system allows us to track issues and address them based on priority.

Very important! We will be pushing a myGTC shortcut out to each of your desktops over the weekend.

Please leave your computer on for the weekend! If you don't have the shortcut Monday morning we can help you with that. Please submit a ticket by going to https://mygtcsupport.gtcountymi.gov .

When you access your computer Monday morning, you will log in to myGTC with a single sign on. This username and password are the same as you would use to start up your computer or unlock your screen. You should take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the home page, using the “View All Apps” tab to see what is available to you. Here are a couple additional recommendations for your first interaction with myGTC after you sign in: Go to your profile located in the upper right-hand corner of the page Update your profile picture Verify your personal information by clicking on the “view profile” button If there are changes that need to be made to your personal information, please make the changes.

Verify your contact information Verify your employment information by clicking through the tabs on the left Again, if you are experiencing challenges, we will be available to help you. A final reminder, the HR and Finance modules of the AS 400 will not be available going forward from the 31st. If you need to access those modules of the AS 400, we will have to assist you with that request.

As you begin to work with myGTC, please remember that we just took a giant leap to one of the best ERP’s available. There will be challenges, many of which will be change related. A year from now we will be in a much better place in our ability to prepare, plan, and report. I ask that you give nyGTC a fair opportunity to take us to a better place.

Again, we will be pushing a myGTC shortcut out to each of your desktops over the weekend. Please leave your computer on for the weekend!

Thank you and enjoy what is looking to be a great weekend!

Nate “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” John C. Maxwell

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Events In & Around Grand Traverse County October

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Downtown Tailgate MSU vs UofM Civic square corner of Union and State st. 3 hours before kick-off You're invited to the largest Tailgate north of Ann Arbor and East Lansing! Downtown TC is hosting this celebration and simulcast screening (on a giant LED screen!) of the MSU/U-M football game. This is a family-friendly event you will not want to miss.

Pinball Wars at Right Brain Brewery Right Brain Brewery 225 E 16th St TC, MI 49684 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Join us every Thursday evening at Right Brain Brewery for Pinball Wars! Join in on the silver ball fun from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

November 33rd Annual Bell's Iceman Cometh

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Kalkaska, MI to Traverse City, MI The Bell's Iceman Cometh series of events will be held on the first Saturday in November.

Additionally, the Ice Cycle Expo will be held on the prior Friday before the races at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Over 5,400 men and women, as well as 300 children in 77 age divisions, will take part in the Bell's Iceman Cometh events. The main event, the Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek, is around a 30-mile point-topoint cross-country mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City.

November Traverse City beer week

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Respect the craft. Connect with friends and family.

Celebrate everything else.

Discover the ingenuity and creativity of the Traverse City brew scene by taking a self-guided tour of local breweries and restaurants. Track your tour in the passport by checking in to the places you go and you'll be eligible to win prizes! Check in to five or more locations on this pass and you'll win a Traverse City Beer Week t-shirt. The passport will notify you when you're eligible and you can pick up the shirt at the Traverse City Tourism Visitor Center (101 W. Grandview Pkwy, TC 49684).

Please plan your visit responsibly. Allow yourself a couple of days to complete your five check-ins, designate a driver or take a cab and be sure to enjoy Traverse City’s amazing restaurants along the way.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

THE COUNTY UPDATES

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION FOR FUTURE COUNTY COMMUNICATORS: EMAIL HANNAH DUELL

NEW HIRES WELCOME TO THE COUNTY TEAM! MAKENZIE KREINER DEPUTY ROAD PATROL SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LAUREN GRAY EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATOR CENTRAL DISPATCH SAMANTHA HAAS EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATOR CENTRAL DISPATCH NICHOLIS WOOD CORRECTIONS OFFICER SHERIFF’S DEPT - CORRECTIONS ERIC SIMS OFFICE SPECIALIST ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTH DEPARTMENT BRENT MILLER DEPUTY ROAD PATROL SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT KRISTEN TJOSVOLD PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II HEALTH DEPARTMENT FRANK MATSKO BAILIFF CORRECTIONS

COUNTY UPDATES myGTC UPDATE - TRAINING We go live with myGTC on Monday! myGTC Time Tracking: Employees will need to record

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HOLIDAY CLOSURES Upcoming holiday day closures: November 24 - Thanksgiving Day November 25 - Thanksgiving Day after

their times beginning October 24 through October 30 manually. On go-live October 31, the time will need to be updated in myGTC. Non-exempt employees will also start punching in/out on October 31. myGTC Go-Live Support: There will be a dedicated Teams channel available from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm beginning Monday, October 31. The channel will run for the first two weeks. Employees will have an icon pushed down to their desktop to access myGTC. Single sign-on (SSO) will be used, meaning that your credentials to access your computer and email will automatically log you into myGTC. Also, the information technology team will partner with human resources as they move through various buildings.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY UNIVERSITY

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON FLIPBOOK

Have you checked out GTCU? County employees

Many people have had an issue with the size of

now have access to a wide variety of training

the font within the flipbook version of the

materials for onboarding, Microsoft 365 and myGTC.

County Communicator. However, there are

GTCU is housed in SharePoint, and can be accessed

multiple ways to enlarge the format for better

here. Your login will be the same as your Outlook

readability. Watch video below to learn how to

email login and password.

maneuver within the flipbook.

Other ways to access SharePoint:

Watch a video tutorial on how to use the

1. Browser Outlook(Email) 2. Desktop Outlook (Email) Watch a tutorial on how to access SharePoint here.

flipbook version of the County Communicator.

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HALLOWEEN AT THE GOV CENTER Halloween at the Governmental Center is on Monday, October 31st from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. All employees are welcome to participate provided approval by managers. All departments are also welcomed to participate.

DELL BLACK FRIDAY SALE- EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT BLACK FRIDAY SNEAK PEEK IS 10/27 - 11/13!

Details and more upcoming events are listed below.

Save on our latest laptops like the XPS 15 and the Inspiron 16 — crafted from premium materials & designed for on-the-go style. Deals are live through 11/13.

Shop online through your Member Purchase Program store: www.dell.com/GTCountyMI Full list of upcoming events: 10/27 - 11/13: Sneak Peek Deals are live 11/10 – 11/13: Black Friday Early Access for Members (Available ONLY through your dedicated MPP store) Deals last through 11/26. Additional Limited Quantity Deals go live 11/24-26. These will be limited in quantity and first come first serve. Shop early as these deals will sell out quickly!

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ACME TART CONNECTOR TRAIL RIBBON CUTTING This afternoon Grand Traverse County celebrated the opening of the Acme connector that will eventually connect to the Nakwema Trailway that will lead north to Petoskey. Commissioner Nelson spoke about the efforts of the community that worked to bring the project to completion. Thank you Acme Township, Grand Traverse Band, Tart, and private partners for getting this project done.

COA PODAST INTERVIEW Pete Lathrop and Lana Payne discuss the services that the GTCCOA offers to the community and the needs the department has to service seniors. Click here to listen to the podcast.

ROLL CALL OF HEROES - CELEBRATING ONE OF OUR OWN! For the baby delivery call on 9/27/22, Andrea was selected to represent all 911 dispatchers at a national event tomorrow at 11am! She is currently in New York City, mingling with other first responders from all facets of public safety, in preparation of a "ROLL CALL OF HEROES".

As you know, these individual recognitions cannot happen without the entire team. You should all be proud with the team dynamics that have been built, and the cohesiveness with which you work. Thank you!

Here is a link with the details - tune in tomorrow at 11am to the foundation Facebook page for a LIVE broadcast if you are able! https://1strcf.org/national-first-responders-day/

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HONORING ALL THOSE WHO SERVE Senior Center Network hosted Grand Traverse County Senior Center Member veterans to show appreciation to them and all they have done and do for our county/country.

LIGHT PARADE COMING UP SOON! SIGN UP NOW Reminder to sign up for the Downtown Light Parade. The parade is Saturday, November 19 - approximately 6:30 p.m. Sign you and your family up here!

OPEN ENROLLMENT Benefits Open Enrollment for 2023 will begin on November 14, 2022, and close on November 27, 2022. It will be done online through my GTC/Workday. Grand Traverse County is pleased to announce we are maintaining all 2022 plan types. However, we experienced a 3.9% increase to our medical benefits for 2023, and as such your employee premium contributions will change for 2023.

Medical premiums 2023 Single $44.23 per pay for medical plan, $8.34 per pay for HSA 20% Double $106.14 per pay for medical plan, $16.67 per pay for HSA 20% Family $132.68 per pay for medical plan, $16.67 per pay for HSA 20% Deductible Individual $1,500 - increased by $100.00 for 2023 because the IRS increased this amount not GTC. Family $3,000 - increased by $200.00 for 2023 because the IRS increased this amount not GTC. Dental and vision coverage stayed the same.

This year GTC will be using our new HRIS system, Workday to make your open enrollment elections for 2023. Jennifer Petterson, ABG will be available in person on November 15, 2022, at the Government Center from 8:30am till 3:00pm in case you have any questions about your benefits. A presentation of GTC’s Health Benefits is attached below for you to review at your convenience if you have any questions.

As a reminder, enrollment will close on November 27, 2022. Please note even if you are waiving coverage or not changing your benefits selection, you still need to log in and complete the enrollment process.

Please send any questions you may have to Human Resources.

Election q&a Election day

november 8 1. How do I register to vote? If you are not registered to vote, you can still register from now until 8:00p.m. on election day by going directly to your local clerk with proof of residency (Michigan ID, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check, other government doc) 2. When are the polls open on election day? Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on election day. You must be in line by 8:00 p.m. to vote.

3. Where do I vote in person on election day? Go to Michigan.gov/vote to find your polling location. You will need to show your identification at the polls prior to voting (or sign an affidavit that you do not have your identification with you).

4. How to vote by absentee ballot? You must request in writing that you want an absentee ballot from your local clerk. They will check your signature against your voter registration and then issue you a ballot. Once you vote the ballot, put it back in the secrecy sleeve provided and seal it in the absentee return envelope. You must sign the return envelope. The clerk will be checking this signature against your voter registration. You can deliver the absentee ballot in person to your local clerk, put it in the mail, or put it in the drop box located at your township or city office.

Absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on November 8th in order to be counted.

Postmarked ballots received after the election will not be counted per Michigan law.

5. What if I requested an absentee ballot but changed my mind and want to vote in person? If you already sent your ballot to the local clerk, you have until 4:00 p.m., November 7th, to contact the clerk and request that your absentee ballot be spoiled. If you still have the absentee ballot in your possession, you must contact your local clerk and forfeit your absentee ballot so they can spoil it and they can notify the polling precinct that you will be voting in person.

OPEN ENROLLMENT

WELLNESS FEEL, THINK, LIVE, BE... WELL!

HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES Many people deal with joint pain from originating from minor overuse injuries over time, or more serious injuries from a specific event. To help keep our joints healthy, it is important to incorporate different training modalities.

Stretching – It is important to stretch our muscles on a regular basis to maintain proper function of our joints. This can be accomplished by incorporating any of the following techniques: Dynamic Stretching, Static Stretching and Yoga.

Myofascial Release – Fascia is the connective tissue that holds muscles and bones in place.

When stressed, it tightens up. The goal of myofascial release therapy is to loosen fascia so joints can move more freely, and have mobility restored. Foam rolling or using a device such as a massage gun and massage therapy are techniques that can be used to release tight fascia.

Strength Training – While it is important to stretch our muscles to promote joint mobility, it is also important to keep our muscles strong to support our joints by maintaining bone density as well. It’s recommended to incorporate full body resistance training at least twice per week. This can be accomplished with little to no equipment with body weight and resistance bands or with the use of weights and machines.

We only get one body to live in. Treat it well and it will last you a lifetime!

“There are only 2 people in your life you should be concerned about impressing – Your 8 year old self and your 80 year old self. The best form of motivation comes from within, not externally.”

WELLNESS FEEL, THINK, LIVE, BE... WELL!

TAKE THE AFFINITY GROUPS SURVEY! Have you ever heard of an affinity group? Affinity Group by definition means a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose.

The affinity groups will be self-organizing and Grand Traverse County will have no affiliation with the groups. Grand Traverse County is merely a means to connect people. An initial email group will be created for the groups to introduce members.

Affinity groups are open to all employees and employees are encouraged to link up with people with the same interest or interested in learning a new activity.

Emails will be coming soon, so watch for opportunities to join these groups for some fun and recreation with likeminded coworkers!

MY REWARDS PROGRAM All employees who logged 100 points or more last quarter in our My Rewards program with Marquee Health earned wellness swag and were entered into the raffle for a choice of grand prizes or half a day off.

Congratulations to last quarter's winners, Marcy Terrell from the Health Dept. and Bob Smith from Facilities!

Winners and participants will receive a follow-up email regarding prizes and swag pick-up, sent to the email address you use for Marquee Health (work or personal).

Want in? The current quarter is underway and runs through the end of the year. Points are earned most commonly from annual physicals, daily steps, and wellness challenges, but there are tons of other ways to earn as well. Check out the Rewards tab at mymarqueehealth.com or the attached My Rewards Activity Guide for more details.

How to register with our wellness vendor, Marquee Health: 1. Go to mymarqueehealth.com, and click 'Register for a new account' (under the 'Next' button)

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Click here

2.Enter Grand Traverse County’s access code 'gtwellness' and click 'Next'

3.Create your personal account.

You will use this username and password next time you log in.

4. Download the app (optional).

After registering online, find the MyWellPortal app in the app store and log in to access your account on your mobile device!

GT Wellness Program Grand Prize Catalog Choose from the prizes below, or a certificate for a half day off with pay!

Massage Gun

Trekking Poles Backpack (2 Items)

Fitbit Inspire or Garmin Vivofit Smart Watch

and

Snowshoes with Poles

Coleman Tent

Mobile Garden Bed

Resistance Exercise Board

Yoga Bundle (3 Items)

1-2 Person Hammock Plus Straps (2 Items)

Multipurpose Cart

All-Terrain Rolling Cooler

Walk-In Greenhouse

Selections will vary depending on season and availability.

Click on images to view product descriptions and reviews on Amazon.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

KOREAN GROUND BEEF STIR FRY Sauce: I¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or use a gluten-free alternative and add salt as needed) 1 tablespoon honey or a liquid sugar-free alternative 1 teaspoon cornstarch ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Stir-fry: 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 lb. lean ground beef (85/15) 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root To finish the dish: 1 tablespoon sesame oil ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions green parts only

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Nutrition Facts Serves 4 Serving Size: 1 Calories Per Serving: 370

Directions 1. In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

3. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles as you cook, about 5 minutes.

4. Drain the beef. Return it to the skillet. Add the garlic and the ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

5. Stir the sauce into the beef. Cook for 2 more minutes, until heated through and the sauce thickens.

6. Off heat, drizzle the dish with sesame oil, sprinkle it with green onions, and serve.

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