Loyalty Pawn Employee Services Corner

Oh! fragrant is the breath of May In tranquil garden closes, And soft yet regal is her sway Among the springtide roses.

~William Hamilton Hayne, American poet (1856–1929)

MAY… is thought to be named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. Alternatively, the name might have come from the Latin maiores, “elders,” who are celebrated in the 21st century.

May 5 is Cinco De Mayo

May 9 is Mothers Day

May 16 is Armed Forces Day

May 22 is National Maritime Day

May 24 is Victoria Day in Canada.

May 31 is Memorial Day

The Full Flower Moon - May’s full Moon, the Flower Moon, occurs on Wednesday, May 26. It reaches peak illumination at 7:14 A.M. (EDT) that morning, so for the best view of this full Moon, step outside on the night of Tuesday the 25th and look for that big, bright, shining lunar disk! Two more interesting things about this month’s full Moon: it will be a supermoon and will coincide with a total lunar eclipse (visible in some parts of North America!

• Last Quarter: May 3, 3:50 p.m. EDT

• New Moon: May 11, 3:00 p.m. EDT

• First Quarter: May 19, 3:13 p.m. EDT

• Full Moon: May 26, 7:14 a.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!

Gov. Newsom recently announced that all Californians 16 years old and over will be able to receive a coronavirus vaccination beginning on April 15, and those above 50 years old will be eligible beginning on Thursday, April 1. People can go to whichever vaccine facility is convenient and will accept them. Most county vaccination sites will only vaccinate people who live or work in the county.

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. People can 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) 544-2374.

Enjoy the month of April 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