Rain Barrel Workshop - May 14, 2011

Interested in building your own Rain Barrel? See flyer for information and registration for the upcoming workshop hosted by the Fox River Academy Environmental Charter School.

ETF Statement of Benefits Distribution

All employees will soon receive their annual Statement of Benefits, a year-end summary of their Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) retirement account information. This year as part of a pilot program, this statement will be mailed to you at home directly from ETF. The statement includes such information as the previous year’s earnings and service, contributions to the account, the rate of interest applied, separation and death benefit amounts, beneficiary information and retirement projections. If you don’t receive your Statement in the next couple of weeks, or if it contains incorrect information, contact Michelle in payroll at 832-6438 or Melody in benefits at 832-6455.

Reid Golf Course

REID GOLF COURSE OPENS for the 2011 season on Wednesday, April 13 at noon. Passes and coupons are available for purchase in the clubhouse. Stacey Gassner, Clubhouse Manager, has a well-stocked pro shop and concession operation ready for the new golf season.

Get Up and Ride!

Price of gas or recent health assessment getting your attention? Join me in participating in Kimberly Clark's Scot Brand "Get Up and Ride" initiative promoting biking to work. This is a challenge to see what company in the Fox Valley can generate the greatest percentage of employees riding to work and the most miles ridden. The program will kick off May 16th. Incentive prizes will be awarded randomly each month and to teams at the end of the contest based on top mileage and participation. Challenge yourself and your colleagues! Please e-mail Lisa Remiker if you are interested - GET UP AND RIDE!

Appleton Police Department Community Blood Drive - Tuesday, April 26

The Appleton Police Department will be holding a blood drive for The Community Blood Center Inc. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. The drive will start at 8 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m. The mobile blood unit will be set up at the Appleton Police Department.

If you are interested in donating on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, contact Sgt. Dave Lund by e-mail or leave a voicemail (832-5929 ext. 9180) to schedule an appointment. Anyone that donated on or before 03/01/11 is eligible to attempt donation at this drive.

Please assist us in meeting our goal of 23 donors for this drive. Our prior drives have came up very short, resulting in the reduced number of hours for this drive. Friends, family, neighbors and co-workers are welcome.