The Health Smart Team has developed a 3-month program that introduces a holistic approach to wellness choices with a twist from a classic family game. This program offers a variety of short-term goals that you can participate in and enjoy a feeling of achievement when each goal has been met.
A flyer with more information can be found on the City Announcements page
12.18.2008
12.12.2008
Flu Vaccine Available
The City Health Department has some additional doses of the flu vaccine available and they will be hosting a clinic here at the Library for Library staff. Spouses may receive the shots for $20
Date: December 17, 2008
Time: 3:30 to 5:00 PM
Meeting Room A or B
To expedite the process, please read the information and fill out the consent form that you can find on our Intranet on the City Announcements page prior to arriving at the clinic. Also please wear clothing that will allow you to fully expose your entire arm, and bring your City ID badge with you.
Date: December 17, 2008
Time: 3:30 to 5:00 PM
Meeting Room A or B
To expedite the process, please read the information and fill out the consent form that you can find on our Intranet on the City Announcements page prior to arriving at the clinic. Also please wear clothing that will allow you to fully expose your entire arm, and bring your City ID badge with you.
11.17.2008
10.16.2008
10.10.2008
New Monitor Schedules
We have hired two new monitors and I've posted a schedule for next week on the Intranet. Once the second person is hired there will be a new schedule posted to reflect the three who are currently working.
Walk to Win Information added
Another info sheet about things you can do to improve your health and fitness.
10.09.2008
10.08.2008
New Board Members listed in Staff Directory
The staff directory section listing Library Board members has been updated.
9.16.2008
9.15.2008
September Walk to Win Tips
See the page at http://intra.apl.org/Cityfiles/WalktoWinSept.pdf for some new tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
8.27.2008
August Walk to Win Tips
... can be found at http://intra.apl.org/Cityfiles/WalktoWinAug.pdf There is a link to all of the information we have so far about Walk to Win at the bottom left side of the Intranet - Walk to Win.
8.21.2008
8.11.2008
Walk to Win is Back!
Get ready for this year's Walk To Win program! The signup sheets are not quite available yet, but I hope we have another great year. I'll get information out to everyone as soon as it is available.
7.29.2008
NEW APL Logo Items!
Maureen has pulled together another set of clothing and accessory items that can be ordered with the APL Logo. Again, as always, you may also bring in your own items and have the APL logo applied to it for a charge of $5.00 per item. (additional personalization incurs a separate charge).
The catalog of available items is online here. There is also a catalog and order form available in the staff lounge. Please place your orders by copying the order form or printing it out, then marking your choices and returning the form with your payment to Maureen by Friday, August 22.
The catalog of available items is online here. There is also a catalog and order form available in the staff lounge. Please place your orders by copying the order form or printing it out, then marking your choices and returning the form with your payment to Maureen by Friday, August 22.
7.28.2008
Staff Directory Photos and Content
At Section Head's last week, Terry announced that we were going to be working on the staff directory. That tool was created to give staff the ability to see photos of each other so that they could get to know each other easier. There are also Board members using the directory, and you can find photos of them on the directory. The entries in the staff directory are ONLY available to people who have a username and password on our system - they cannot be seen by the public. We also use the photographs as part of the administrative record of people who have worked here.
Over the years a couple of things have happened. Some of the photos were taken so long ago that people may want to have a new one taken that looks more like they look today. And a few creative individuals have substituted a gag photo or cartoon for their "real" photo. Also, a few have added logos and other embellishments that aren't part of the design of the staff directory.
All of this has been fun and we really don't want to put a damper on creativity, but a few things should be remembered about this directory. It is an official library directory, and others besides library staff (mainly board members) have access to it. Also, it doesn't seem fair that only a few people have the ability to make such changes on their page.
So - we are going to put back the "real" photos of all staff who have been a little too creative. And we will remove any logos, or other items that aren't part of the design of the directory. If anyone would like us to add a link to their blog, or their Facebook or MySpace page, we would be happy to do that, and will not inhibit creativity in those venues.
Also - If you would like to have a new picture taken, please make arrangements with Maureen to have that done. We will even let you look at the results and pick the one you want to have posted.
Over the years a couple of things have happened. Some of the photos were taken so long ago that people may want to have a new one taken that looks more like they look today. And a few creative individuals have substituted a gag photo or cartoon for their "real" photo. Also, a few have added logos and other embellishments that aren't part of the design of the staff directory.
All of this has been fun and we really don't want to put a damper on creativity, but a few things should be remembered about this directory. It is an official library directory, and others besides library staff (mainly board members) have access to it. Also, it doesn't seem fair that only a few people have the ability to make such changes on their page.
So - we are going to put back the "real" photos of all staff who have been a little too creative. And we will remove any logos, or other items that aren't part of the design of the directory. If anyone would like us to add a link to their blog, or their Facebook or MySpace page, we would be happy to do that, and will not inhibit creativity in those venues.
Also - If you would like to have a new picture taken, please make arrangements with Maureen to have that done. We will even let you look at the results and pick the one you want to have posted.
7.18.2008
Microsoft Office 2007 Now Available for Library Staff
The City of Appleton offer for low cost copies of MS Office 2007 has been extended to APL staff with apl.org email addresses. According to Technology Services Director Scott Liske, you should be able to sign up using the codes provided on the City Intranet as well as your apl.org email address.
7.01.2008
Access to City of Appleton Intranet added
Library staff can now access the City Intranet. The web address is http://cityintranet.apl.org/ and there is also a link on the Library Intranet to the City's. There may be some postings there that do not apply to Library staff. For instance, the current offering of software from Microsoft is not available to Library staff. The reason it is not available is that the Library purchases our Microsoft software at a substantial discount offered to educational institutions, paying much less per copy than the rest of the City does. This benefits our patrons, and saves tax dollars. But it also means that we are not eligible for these added incentives.
The link to the City Intranet only works if you are logged on to a computer here in the Library building. And many of the links there still will not work for Library employees. We will keep working with the City Technology Services department to try to make as much as possible available to Library staff. If you have any questions, please contact Library Administration.
The link to the City Intranet only works if you are logged on to a computer here in the Library building. And many of the links there still will not work for Library employees. We will keep working with the City Technology Services department to try to make as much as possible available to Library staff. If you have any questions, please contact Library Administration.
6.05.2008
Healthy Eating Nutrition Program
The City HealthSmart Team is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn
nutrition program to get you on the right track to eating
healthy! Theresa Groskopp, CN, of Natural Healthy
Concepts will be providing a 30 minute program on
nutrition. Learn about food and nutrition basics, eating
healthy at work, and eating healthy when dining out.
nutrition program to get you on the right track to eating
healthy! Theresa Groskopp, CN, of Natural Healthy
Concepts will be providing a 30 minute program on
nutrition. Learn about food and nutrition basics, eating
healthy at work, and eating healthy when dining out.
6.03.2008
Wellness Incentive Program Flyer
Wellness Incentative Program Flyer. You've completed the health risk assessment, the coaching session and set your goals for the year, now we've got another incentive for City of Appleton employees to get and stay healthy!
6.02.2008
Wellness Incentive Program
Wellness Incentative Completion Form. Please send this completed form and proof of exercise or weight loss program participation to the Healthsmart Team, c/o Human Resources by December 31, 2008.
5.01.2008
4.18.2008
New Colors
Experimenting again with new colors. The fact that no one has said anything leads me to believe that they don't want to say anything bad. I can always put it back the way it was. Let me know what you think.
4.02.2008
Retirement Planning Workshops offered
Sign up for these planning sessions to learn about what you need to be thinking about if you plan to retire soon.
3.31.2008
City Prescription Drug Consultant meetings
Call now for a confidential One-On-One Meeting with Terry Maves , R.Ph. UHC Pharmacy Director.
3.25.2008
Terry's Powerpoint presentation about the Building Study
You can take a look at the presentation Terry did at the staff meeting on March 21, 2008 about our facility study.
Deferred Compensation Rep. Tom Jones
The semi-annual enrollment and review of the deferred compensation program will be held April 14-18, 2008.
3.06.2008
2.19.2008
Results of Security Brainstorming Session
The results of the security brainstorming session that we had at our staff meeting last week have been linked from the APL Wiki.
2.18.2008
I Couldn't Stand the Cold Colors...
A couple of people have said that they really prefered the old style of the Intranet. And with all the cold and snow we've been having it seemed like time to put it back the way it was. So, for now, we're back to the blue and orange. FWIW, I am learning about using style sheets and may well alter it now and then as we move forward.
1.29.2008
Updated Statistics Procedures
The procedures for creating the monthly statistics have now been updated.
1.28.2008
Procedures for Using SurveyMonkey
Some staff members have indicated that they would like to be able to do surveys on occasion. In response, I've drafted procedures , which we have discussed at supervisors meeting. Take a look.
1.21.2008
Feeling Blue...
Some little experiments with color changes and cascading style sheets are the reason the Intranet looks different today. With all the snow and cold, the colors seemed appropriate. Don't worry, the old scheme will be back when the weather perks up.
1.17.2008
Instructions for using Meeting Room AV Equipment added to Library Wide Procedures
You can find instructions for using the new AV Equipment in the meeting room linked from the Library Wide Procedures page.
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