Impact Survey

From Thursday September 29th to Monday, October 24th the Appleton Public Library will be conducting an online survey to collect information about how our patrons use the library’s computers and Internet connection and how this service makes a difference in their lives. This information will help the library evaluate our current services and to communicate the value of public access computing. The IMPACT Survey collects data across the following areas: general use of library and online resources, civic engagement, eBusiness, eCommerce, Education, eGovernment, employment, health & wellness, and social inclusion.

The University of Washington, with generous support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has extended the benefits of the U.S. IMPACT Study patron web survey by making it available to all public libraries to use in their own data collection, planning, evaluation, and advocacy efforts. Through the survey website, our library also gains access to new tools to help us communicate the value of public access technology.

Our patrons will access the online survey through buttons on our public access computer workstations, the library website and paper copies of the survey will be available throughout the Library. If you need a paper copy, here is the link. Patrons must be 14 years or older to complete the survey. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete, is completely anonymous, and is available in English and Spanish.

A Life Changing Opportunity from your Health Smart Team

Your Health Smart Team would like to bring you WeightWatchers At Work! Click here for more details.

THE POWER OF GROUP SUPPORT AND THE CONVENIENCE AT WORK! FRIENDS AND FAMILY WELCOME TOO!

The At Work series is delivered in a 17 week series of meetings at the reduced rate of $175.00 (only $10.89/week). Included with this package are 19 weeks of FREE eTools, WW’s internet weight loss support tool. WeightWatchers offers an EZ 3-part payment option for member’s convenience (3 monthly installments)

Weigh-Ins and Personal discussions in meetings are held in confidence. To view the Walk to Win prizes please click here.

Got the blues? You are not alone.

Have you ever felt like you are the only one who is sad in a world of happy people? Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time – it's part of life. These feelings often happen when you lose a job, children move away from home, during divorce, with a death in the family, or during retirement. But when changes in mood and behavior interfere with one’s ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities, it could be a sign of depression.

National Depression Screening Day is on October 6, 2011. To observe this event, ERC Assist would like to give you the opportunity to take a free, anonymous questionnaire to screen for depression. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms go to ERC's website at http://www.assisterc.com/ and look for the link on our home page under Featured Topic. If you prefer to meet personally with a counselor you may contact ERC Assist at 1-800-222-8590 for a free private consultation.

City of Appleton Employee Flu Clinic

The Annual City of Appleton Employee Influenza (Flu) Clinic is coming soon! The flu can be a serious disease especially in high risk populations. Even healthy adults often get the flu and spread it to family, friends and co-workers. Receiving the flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect you and your loved ones from influenza.

As in years past, the flu vaccine is available at no cost to all elected officials, employees, spouses and their children (children must be at least 9 years of age or older).

Click here for a flyer with more information

Click here for the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)

Click here for a copy of the consent form

Insurance Meetings On 2012 Changes

Employees and their spouses are encourages to attend any of the following meetings to learn about the changes to the medical plan options for 2012. Registration is requested but not mandatory. Please email lindsey.hotchkiss@appleton.org or call 832-6458 by September 16 to make your reservation. For the 2012 insurance meeting flyer, please click here.

Monday, September 19
11:00 -12:30 - Library lower level
3:00 - 4:30 - City Hall 6th floor A&B
6:00 - 7:30 - Police station lower level

Wednesday, September 21
1:00 - 2:30 - Municipal Services Building

Thursday, September 22
9;00 - 10:30 - City Hall 6th floor A&B

Friday, September 23
2:00 - 3:30 - Library lower level

The City's open enrollment will occur November 14 - December 2. These meetings will help prepare you to make your medical plan decisions for the 2012 year. Police, Fire and Valley Transit union employees are exempt from changes in 2012 but are welcome to attend any session to learn about the new plan option.

High usage prescription drugs by volume are outlined here with 100% of the true costs listed

New Public Services Supervisor

Please welcome our new Public Services Supervisor.

Walk to Win 2011

On your mark, get set, go! The 2011 Walk-to-Win Challenge is getting started. See the attached flyer for further details. Hurry! Contact your department coordinator so you can get signed up and start right away

2012 Insurance Changes Informational Meetings

There will be informational meetings to learn about the changes to the medical plan options for 2012. Please see the attached flyer.

WRS Retirement Contributions

Starting with this payroll, the employee portion of your WRS retirement contributions are deducted from your wages. This deduction is 5.8% (or 6.65% for elected officials) of your gross wages and is deducted pre-tax. If you have any questions about your deduction, please contact Michelle at 832-6438.