Loyalty Pawn Employee Services Corner

It is the month of June, The month of leaves and roses, When pleasant sights salute the eyes and pleasant scents the noses.

–N. P. Willis (1807-67)

June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and conversely, June has the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. June's birthstone is the pearl, the Moonstone, and the Alexandrite. The June birth flower is the Rose and the Honeysuckle.

June 1: Say Something Nice Day

June 3: Chimborazo Day

June 6: National Yo-Yo Day

June 8: Upsy Daisy Day

June 21: Go Skateboarding Day

June 30: Asteroid Day

• June 5 is World Environment Day a day meant to raise environmental awareness across the globe.

• June 14 is Flag Day (U.S.). Be sure to raise the flag! Learn about the U.S. Flag Code, which provides guidelines for displaying the American flag properly.

• June 19 is Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day). On this day in 1865, Union General Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation aloud in Galveston, Texas, effectively liberating slaves in the state, which had thus far been beyond control of the Union Army.

• June 20 is the summer solstice, which heralds the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the day with the most hours of daylight, so enjoy! In the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins at this time.

• June 20 is also Father’s Day this year. Find activity ideas and learn about the history of Father’s Day here.

• June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada). This holiday is meant to remind Canadians of the contributions of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.

• June 24 brings Midsummer Day, traditionally the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting.

The Strawberry Moon- June’s full Moon, the full Strawberry Moon, occurs on Thursday, June 24. It reaches peak illumination at 2:40 P.M. (EDT) that afternoon, but will not appear above the horizon until just after sunset.

June’s Moon Phases

Last Quarter: June 2, 3:26 A.M. EDT

New Moon: June 10, 6:54 A.M. EDT

First Quarter: June 17, 11:54 P.M. EDT

Full Strawberry Moon: June 24, 2:40 P.M. EDT

Are you saving for retirement? Why not start today?

If you have completed 12 months of service with Loyalty Pawn, you’re eligible to participate and start putting away those pretax (or post tax Roth) dollars into your very own 401k account. To enroll, send me an email and I’ll help you get started. Also, for your “loyalty” “dedication” and “perseverance”, Loyalty Pawn contribute 3% of your gross wages into your 401k account an employer contribution weekly this is whether you defer pre/post tax dollars or not. Just another way of saying, “Thank YOU! We appreciate YOU” Contact Employee Services at employeeservices@loyaltypawn.com Start saving for retirement’s tomorrow, today!

If you need other resources for the vaccine, check out these below: CVS - Currently, workers of certain industries, people over 65 and people age 16+ with a high-risk medical condition that increases risk of severe illness from COVID-19 can schedule an appointment at select CVS locations. Peopl go on the CVS website to sign up for an appointment.

Walgreens- As part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, vaccinations in stores began on Feb. 24, for eligible individuals. If you have questions about COVID-19 and need assistance finding information online or clarification regarding the information, a statewide hotline number is available 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7 days a week at (833) 544 Enjoy the month of June filled with all kinds of cool and kooky activities, good health prevention practices, and personal celebrations for all of us in every culture on this amazing planet we call HOME! Be safe! Remember, if you need HR, Payroll, Benefits, or Family support, Loyalty Pawn’s Employee Services is only a phone call, text message, or email away, on demand, anytime!

Be well. Be Blessed. Stay Safe! 916-752-2255 employeeservices@loyaltypawn.com