County Communicator 4/28/23 Edition

COUNTY COMMUNICATOR APRIL 28, 2023

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

WELCOME NEW HIRES Tanner Porter Public Health Technician Michelle Streeter Deputy Probate Register

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Rudy Rakan Medical Examiner Investigator

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CRIME VICTIM SUPPORT WALK

CYNDIE FORSTER RETIREMENT PARTY!

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Meet the Alpacas at the Spring Open Farm Weekend Join us for a free family event as we celebrate spring and the opening of our 2023 season! We’re welcoming you into our 27-acre farm and we’re inviting alpaca lovers of all ages.

Grand Traverse Sheriff's Department V. Detroit Lions Basketball Game The Grand Traverse County Deputy All-Stars will be going head-to-head with The Detroit Lions Legends at this annual game. Come out and support the local heroes and the Lions!

Traverse City Uncorked For the entire month, vino lovers are invited to participate in Traverse City Uncorked. Take a self-guided tour powered by a digital passport complete with savings, special offers and opportunities to win prizes!

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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY UNIVERSITY Have you checked out GTCU? County employees now have access to a wide variety of training materials for onboarding, Microsoft 365 and myGTC. GTCU is housed in SharePoint, and can be accessed here. Your login will be the same as your Outlook email login and password.

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

INTERNAL PHONE DIRECTORY The internal phone directory is now in myGTC (Workday). It contains all County issued phone numbers. To find a number, do one of the following: 1. Search for an employee in Workday and click the employee’s name when it appears in the search results.

When the employee profile comes up, click the phone icon to view the available number(s).

2. Search for an employee in Workday and click the “>” to the right of the employee’s name to expand and view additional information. When you do, the “>” will change to a “” and display contact information.

3. Search for and use the “GTC Phone Directory” to view contact information for a particular portion of the County’s organizational chart. Tip: This is a great way to verify contact information for your department.

If work contact information is missing or incorrect for your department, please use the myGTC help desk to submit an “Update Contact Information” ticket to let us know what to add or update. *The internal phone directory is for internal use only. Contact information in Workday labeled as public means it is visible within the organization.

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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY UNIVERSITY Have you checked out GTCU? County employees now have access to a wide variety of training materials for onboarding, Microsoft 365 and myGTC. GTCU is housed in SharePoint, and can be accessed here. Your login will be the same as your Outlook email login and password.

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

FACILITIES MASTER PLAN (FMP) What's happening now?

We have nearly wrapped up facility tours and listening sessions with our project teams and staff to learn what is working well and where opportunities are for improvements. To all employees who graciously gave up time in your day to unlock doors, guide our project teams through your buildings, and speak on behalf of your department's operations and space needs, thank you!!

What's up next?

The project team at TowerPinkster will be sending meeting minutes from the listening sessions back to department leaders to confirm "this is what we heard, is that what you meant?" They will compile all the information from this week's conversations and other data gathered into a presentation for us in the coming months.

What to know: In the meantime, if more ideas come to mind that you want the project team to hear, please bring them to Chris Forsyth to relay.

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Did you know that FOIA applies to nearly 10,000 public bodies in the executive branches of state, county, and local governments?

Thomas Quasarano, an Assistant Attorney General with the State Operations Division, is joining us again to walk through the basics of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on May 23, from 1:00-2:00pm. Secure your spot for this MiDEAL Training Series Webinar now!

Learn how it's the public policy of the State of Michigan that the people have the right to fully participate in the democratic process and how FOIA provides public access to records prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by public bodies in the performance of their official functions.

Audience We encourage you to invite others within your organization to participate in this free training. Attendees can request a Certificate of Attendance for continuing education credits at the conclusion of the event by emailing Shawn Vaughn at VaughnS4@Michigan.gov.

Closed captioning is available for this event.

Speakers Thomas Quasarano, Assistant Attorney General, State Operations Division, Michigan Department of Attorney General Shawn Vaughn, Moderator, MiDEAL Program Manager, Training, Policy & Outreach Division, Central Procurement Services, Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Register Now! April 21 Webinar Don't forget to register for the MiDEAL Training Series: An overview of the State of Michigan’s standard procurement contract template webinar scheduled for April 21 from 9:00-11:00 am. David Pell, an Assistant Attorney General with the State Operations Division, will provide a general overview of basic contract principles and the reason behind the provisions in a standard procurement contract.

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MEDICARE ENROLLMENT PLANNING If you are approaching age 65 and plan to enroll in Medicare, please make an appointment with Human Resources to stop personal and employer-funded H.S.A. contributions to avoid possible tax penalties. If are already 65 or older, your HSA and/or employer HSA contribution will need to stop six months prior to enrolling in Medicare. To get started, please see the attached link of the Medicare Enrollment Outline: Medicare-Enrollment-Decision-Cheat-Sheet-PDF (gtcountymi.gov) You may email your questions and/or concerns to HR@gtcountymi.gov.

CONGRATULATIONS AMY BROCK! Dispatch Supervisor Amy Brock was granted the 911 Superior Service Award for First Quarter 2023.

Amy has been with us since 2014. She has been an integral part of our team as a talented Emergency Telecommunicator. She is a role model for efficient and effective success in all areas of the job.

Amy has been a successful Communications Training Officer. She has trained many of our teammates and continues to be a positive

911 SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD Amy Brock

influence in the Training Program.

Amy was promoted to Supervisor in 2022. In this position, she has continually made everybody around her better. She has shown a dedication to the success of our agency, even to the point of sacrificing for the sake of our mission.

Amy was the inaugural SSA recipient in 2018.

EMPLOYEE SHOUTOUT! I’d like to recognize Sarah Adams from HR for NEVER EVER giving up and trying to find out a solution for every issue. I completely forgot I requested access to a report on Workday and she just achieved it today. Sarah solving this issue will now save me tons of valuable time that I can utilize in other tasks.

-Stefany Gray

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CONGRATULATIONS NICK CARPENTER! Congratulations Nick Carpenter! Nick recently completed coursework to serve as an Information Technology Service Unit Leader (ITSL).

The ITSL manages the personnel and operational aspects of information and communications technology (ICT) data services during incidents to ensure Incident Command/Unified Command, Emergency Managers, and incident/event responders have access to the ICT systems they need. ITSL staff prepare and implement incident information technology plans and incident cybersecurity plans while also managing the establishment of IT communications systems, equipment, and services.

EARTH DAY EVENT 2023 April 22nd Earth Day event hosted at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center by GTC Resource Recovery (Recycle Smart) and Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation!

Let's make stuff!

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Youth - Teen - Tech - Sight & Sound East Bay Branch Library

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Help US SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY in Northwest Michigan

Empty Bowls TM SUNDAY

APRIL 30, 2023 at HoWe arena

11AM - 3PM artisan bowl to take home | MUSIC soup & bread from LOCAL PARTNERS | MORe! Proceeds support the the northwest food coalition's Farm2Neighbor program, benefitting 70+ food pantries, community meal sites, and baby pantries

FIND OUT MORE northwestMIfoodcoalition.org

WELLNESS HEALTHY HEART WINNERS WELCOME TOCHALLENGE GTC JUDGE HAMLYN

Healthy Heart Challenge participants spent 4 weeks logging activities focused on nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and preventative care. Those who logged at least 12 activities earned 50 points in our My Rewards program with Marquee Health and were entered into the raffle for a choice of grand prizes or half a day off.

CONGRATS TO OUR CHALLENGE WINNERS! Jessie Meister, Health Department Public Health Preparedness Danita Jacobson, Senior Center Network Office Specialist MY REWARDS WINNERS All employees who logged 100 points or more last quarter (January - March) in our My Rewards program earned wellness swag and were entered into the raffle for a choice of grand prizes or half a day off.

Congrats to last quarter’s My Rewards raffle winners!

Terri Pelton, Circuit Court Family Division Office Specialist Morgan Dumond, District Court Community Corrections Officer Challenge and Rewards winners will receive a follow-up email regarding prizes and swag pick-up, sent to the email address you use for Marquee Health.

WANT IN? The current quarter runs through the end of June and there are tons of ways to earn points, from dental visits to daily steps. Check out the Rewards tab at mymarqueehealth.com.

RAGNAR TRAIL RELAY: Are you the teammate we're looking for?

We currently have 3 spots left on our County Ragnar team for the trail relay at Hanson Hills June 23-24! Are you the type who doesn't shy away from a challenge? Do you love the outdoors? Are you capable of running? (Did we just become best friends?) Our team of Jenny M, John C, Noelle M, Chris R1, and Chris R2 is not in it to win it by any means, but we're in it for a good time! If you think you'd like to join us, call or email Jenny at 922-4622 or jmckellar@gtcountymi.gov, and prepare to have a new favorite running event!

7 Secrets All Ragnarians Should Know

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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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 free 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

Fitbit Inspire or Garmin Vivofit Smart Watch

Resistance Exercise Board

Yoga Bundle (3 Items)

Trekking Poles and Backpack (2 Items)

Coleman Tent

1-2 Person Hammock Plus Straps (2 Items)

All-Terrain Rolling Cooler

Snowshoes with Poles

Mobile Garden Bed

Multipurpose Cart

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

OVEN BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH POTATOES RUB 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 tbsp ketchup (Note 1) 1 tbsp soy sauce (Note 2) 2 tbsp brown sugar (or white) 1 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable or canola oil) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (Note 3) CHOPS 4 pork chops / cutlets , around 200-250g/7-8oz each including bone (Note 4) 800g/ 1.6 lb baby potatoes , larger ones cut in half (Note 5) 1 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 220C / 430F (standard oven) or 200C / 390F (fan forced / convection).

2. Toss potatoes in oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter on baking tray.

3. Place in oven for 15 minutes (giving them a head start).

4. PORK 5. Meanwhile, mix the Rub ingredients together in a small bowl.

6. Slather the pork on both sides with the Rub, reserving some Rub for basting. (See notes for marinating) 7. Take the tray out of the oven. Toss potatoes then push them to the edge.

8. Place pork on tray. Bake for 15 minutes.

9. Remove tray from oven, flick to broiler/grill on high (shelf about 20cm/8" from heat source).

10. Flip pork, spoon over reserved rub and dab on sides. (Note 4). Broil 7 - 10 minutes until pretty well caramelised.

11. Remove from oven. Use a brush to get the golden juices off the tray and dab it onto the pork - this is key for flavour and colour! Pop it back under the broiler for a couple of minutes to finish off.

12. Serve, scraping the juices on the tray onto the pork, then garnish with parsley if desired.

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