This year for 2011 the Library has once again adopted a family for the holiday season through the Salvation Army. Everyone on staff is invited to participate, however participation is completely optional. Our family has a single mom and three boys ages 17, 12, and 8. Like past years, the children have wish lists, however unlike past years the boys have asked for items that exceed the limit we are supposed to spend on them ($50) such as bikes, and I do not expect staff to provide three bicycles for the family. They have also asked for cold weather items such as hats, gloves, and boots. If you wish to purchase one of these cold weather items let me know and I will give you the child’s sizes. I have some sizes for shirts and pants as well, but not for all three children. The mother in the family has also asked for kitchen items, which you may wish to donate. Items should be placed next to my desk or on my chair. You do not need to stick to the wish list, if you choose you may purchase items like candy, DVDs, favorite books, gift cards for music. You may also donate money by cash or check which will be used to buy a grocery gift card to Woodman’s or additional items on the wish lists. I do my best to ensure that each child has the same number of gifts.
Any monetary amount (as little as a dollar!) would be welcomed.
A few guidelines:
· Please do not wrap the gifts.
· You may provide gift wrap.
· We are asked not to spend more than $50.00 total on any child.
· The family will receive a grocery store gift card.
· Gifts must be turned in to Ellen Jepson by Tuesday December 13th by noon.
· Please bring any items you have purchased to Ellen and place them next to my desk or on my chair.
· You may donate cash or write a check (payable to Ellen Jepson) which will be used to purchase additional items.
· Any questions, speak to Ellen in the Children’s Section!
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
11.29.2011
11.28.2011
Last Chance Flu Clinic - December 8th
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
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
ETF Group Appointment Session Locally
The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds is offering retirement Group Appointment sessions in the Appleton, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac areas. I am writing to you to ask if you would forward this information to your staff. The next available appointments are on Wednesday, December 14 at 1:30PM or Thursday, December 15 at 10:00AM. Future dates and locations beginning in January are found here: http://www.etf.wi.gov/members/eastcentral.htm
To attend one of the sessions, a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) participant is required to have both an appointment and their retirement packet in hand upon arrival to the session. To sign up for an appointment or request a retirement estimate, one can do so by calling the ETF call center at 1-877-533-5020. (IMPORTANT: Getting a retirement packet from ETF does NOT obligate one to retire in the WRS. The participant simply has their application and packet in case they do decide to retire sometime over the coming year.)
Any participants who are within one year of their minimum retirement age in the WRS (age 50 for protectives, age 55 for non-protectives) are welcome to contact our Department at 1-877-533-5020 to request a retirement packet.
ETF has tailored Group Appointments for members planning (or considering) to retirement. Topics covered include the retirement annuity (pension), health insurance, life insurance, return-to-work rules, etc. The Group Appointments offer a participant the opportunity to ask questions of knowledgeable, experienced ETF staff.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number below.
Thank you, Diane Vittone, Trust Funds Specialist State of WI Dept of Employee Trust Funds Member & Employer Services Bureau - Outreach & Education Section Phone: (608) 266-3829 Fax: (608) 267-4549
To attend one of the sessions, a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) participant is required to have both an appointment and their retirement packet in hand upon arrival to the session. To sign up for an appointment or request a retirement estimate, one can do so by calling the ETF call center at 1-877-533-5020. (IMPORTANT: Getting a retirement packet from ETF does NOT obligate one to retire in the WRS. The participant simply has their application and packet in case they do decide to retire sometime over the coming year.)
Any participants who are within one year of their minimum retirement age in the WRS (age 50 for protectives, age 55 for non-protectives) are welcome to contact our Department at 1-877-533-5020 to request a retirement packet.
ETF has tailored Group Appointments for members planning (or considering) to retirement. Topics covered include the retirement annuity (pension), health insurance, life insurance, return-to-work rules, etc. The Group Appointments offer a participant the opportunity to ask questions of knowledgeable, experienced ETF staff.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number below.
Thank you, Diane Vittone, Trust Funds Specialist State of WI Dept of Employee Trust Funds Member & Employer Services Bureau - Outreach & Education Section Phone: (608) 266-3829 Fax: (608) 267-4549
11.22.2011
This Week's Payroll
Reminder, with the Thanksgiving holiday falling on payday, funds will not be available in your banking account until Friday, November 25, 2011. Thank you.
11.14.2011
2012 Medical/Dental Insurance & Flex Spending Enrollment
All City employees MUST complete their medical, dental, and flex spending election for 2012 online. You will have the ability to make changes to your election as many times as necessary between now and December 2nd at 4:30 PM. If you have any questions about the medical/dental insurance or the flex spending program, please contact Melody Rank at 832-6455.
Appleton Public Library employees please click here to begin your selection process. Click here for instructions on logging into the intranet.
This system will only work if you are signed into the computer as yourself. Please verify that your own username appears in the upper right hand of the computer screen. This ensures that the election is being made on your login account. If you are on someone else's computer, you must log them off and sign in under your own account in order for the election process to work for you.
Appleton Public Library employees please click here to begin your selection process. Click here for instructions on logging into the intranet.
This system will only work if you are signed into the computer as yourself. Please verify that your own username appears in the upper right hand of the computer screen. This ensures that the election is being made on your login account. If you are on someone else's computer, you must log them off and sign in under your own account in order for the election process to work for you.
11.03.2011
Wisconsin Concealed Carry
As you may be aware, the new Wisconsin Concealed Carry Law goes into effect starting today, November 1, 2011. To help address questions that you may have, we have attached a Question & Answer sheet that provides details about how the new law will impact our organization and staff.
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