Leave Record Code Changes For All Non Union Employees for 2012

Please use the following new codes when entering time when using PTO:
When taking time off using PTO use the code – PO
When off sick using PTO use the code – PS
When taking FMLA time off using PTO use the code – FP

Worker’s Compensation code change
Employees off on work comp will receive no pay from the City but will receive their payroll from the work comp carrier separately. In order to accommodate this, all employees (except Police, Fire & VT unions) will have to use the new “RW” code. This stands for report work comp no pay. Therefore, your employee with this code will have their regular hours for that pay period reduced by the RW code hours and only should receive pay for their actual hours worked. The WC code has been deactivated and you will not be able to use it by accident. If you have any WC questions, please contact Jay or Kim directly.

2012 Staff Survey

As we approach the new year it is time to start thinking about what we want to accomplish next. I have attached a survey that has some questions very similar to those I asked you a year ago, as well as some new ones. While it was impossible to act on every individual response last year, it was really helpful to give people a chance for honest feedback and hear the common responses.

Here’s the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B7982XX

Please take time to answer before Friday, January 13th.

Thank you for all your hard work this year. Have a wonderful holiday – you’ve earned it!

Colleen Rortvedt, Director

Holiday Break Activities & Winter Recreation with Appleton Parks & Recreation

Holiday Break Activities & Winter Recreation with Appleton Parks & Recreation - have fun & get fit over the holiday break! Take advantage of the great outdoors and the numerous winter recreational opportunities we have to offer right in your backyard! Spend an afternoon or evening with your family at one of our four winter warming shelters or at one of these other great activities like open swim at West Pool, Zumba downtown in City Center, open gym at Ferber or free open skate at AFIC. Ice rinks and warming shelters are scheduled to open on December 26, weather permitting. Winter Water Carnival is on December 28 - ages 6-13 with fun aquatic activities & games. Daily admission applies.

Click here for fun Holiday Break Activities scheduled for the entire week sponsored by Appleton Parks & Recreation.

Adopt-a-Family

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!

New Employees

Please welcome our new Young Adult Librarian and congratulations to our new Assistant Supervisor in Public Services.