Last Wednesday, the staff at GVC gathered for an Oktoberfest themed potluck and dined on delicious dishes! Congratulations to Kelsey Matula, who won Best Oktoberfest Accessory with her cute braided hairstyle, and Tita Yutuc, who won the Oktoberfest Trivia Quiz! Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun!
» Read MoreEmployee Updates
The following employees have recently joined the FCC Team! The following employee(s) have recently departed from FCC. Cassaundra Cummings, YNC Winona
» Read MoreNotes from the recent Town Hall Meeting
We recently completed our first round of Town Hall Meetings. We introduced these meetings as one of several steps to bolster communication and transparency at the agency. Town Hall meetings will be conducted twice each year, with the next round scheduled for March 6, 2017. Following the meetings, we will share meeting notes with everyone
» Read MoreYouth Home staff share residents’ school spirit
Many Youth Home residents attend Central High School, where students recently celebrated Homecoming with themed dress-up days. Staff had fun supporting the residents by dressing up with them! Here are a couple pictures of staff captured by Unit Supervisor, Kaitlyn Hamann.
» Read MoreWellness NEAT Challenge Winner!
The Wellness Challenge that took place throughout September has a winner! Sarah Gile, EHR Project Manager, was drawn as the winner of the NEAT Challenge. Sarah won a gardening bag & tools! Thank you to those that participated in the challenge!
» Read MoreThe Clothesline Project – On Display in Winona
The Clothesline Project is a display created by The Women’s Resource Center. A shirt is created and displayed representing every person murdered statewide as a result of domestic violence. The shirts are meant to bring awareness to the seriousness of domestic violence in our communities and as a way to remember and honor victims of
» Read MorePositive Parenting Skills: Free Training
Please see flyer below for information about Mayo Clinic’s free event about positive parenting skills. This event is open to the community, but registration is requested.
» Read MoreYou’re Invited to Monte Carlo – November 3 – Volunteers Needed
Our annual signature event, An Evening in Monte Carlo is coming up on Thursday, November 3! It’s a high-end casino night that benefits our Healthy Families and Stepping Stones programs. We have need for approximately 10-12 volunteers. Time frame for helping would be approximately 5-9:30 pm. We have roles in cashier, craps, roulette, let-it-ride (poker),
» Read MoreDomestic Abuse Project Fundraiser – October 22!
Join Family & Children’s Center’s Vernon County Domestic Abuse Project for their annual fundraiser. There will be live music, dinner, games, auctions and more. You will enjoy company of friends and learn more about the impact of Domestic Violence. Learn more and get tickets here.
» Read MoreOctober Frontline Employee & EAP Topic
See below for the October issue of the Frontline Employee newsletter, offering information on wellness and productivity at work! Then, read October’s EAP topic: Developing a Low-Stress Work Style. DEVELOPING A LOW-STRESS WORK STYLE Many of the strategies for managing personal life stressors can also be effective in managing stress at work. Adopting a “low-stress work
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