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Volunteer
Winter Gear Drive is HERE!
The winter gear drive is in full swing even though there is no snow…yet.
Donations of NEW kids winter gear will be accepted now through December 16th. FirstLight will donate these items to area elementary schools just before holiday break. The schools really appreciate help in keeping students warm.
Highest need items:
- Warm mittens/gloves
- Snow pants (5T – XL/16-18)
- Boots (we can accept these in like new condition)
- Sweatpants (5T – XL/16-18)
- Kid’s socks
- But ANY almost new winter item will be accepted! (no scarves are needed)
Drop sites: look for boxes in your area, bring items to your department manager, or bring items to the wellness office at the end of HR hallway.
Thank you!
Sponsored by the Community Service Committee
Volunteer
Bell Ringing – Community Service Event
FirstLight employees will be ringing bells for The Salvation Army on Friday, December 2nd from 4pm-8pm at ShopKo of Mora and on Tuesday, December 6th from 4pm-8pm at Coborn’s. All donations stay LOCAL and help those in need in 2017.
We have limited time slots available but can add more days/times if there is a need.
Contact Deb Wright at mailto:dwright@welia.org if interested in signing up for a time slot.
Thank you for volunteering!
This event is sponsored by the Community Service Committee.
StarLIght Committee
Chili-Cookoff slated for Wednesday 11/23
The StarLight Committee is inviting you to participate in a chili-cook off. Many of you are fabulous cooks and here is a way to show off your special recipe.
Sign up by the 18th with any StarLight Committee member or email us at: starlightcommittee@weliahealth.org.
Members include:
- Brett Anderson (Facilities)
- Haley Dillan (Social Services)
- Garrett Estenson (Rehabilitation Services)
- Caren Gobel (Pharmacy)
- Katy Mattila (Clinic Nursing)
- Melissa Peterson (Materials)
- Rebecca Nosbush (Eye Clinic)
- Katie Koppy (Rehabilitation Services / Marketing)
- Cynthia Sher (Health Information)
- Kim Tepley (Marketing)
- Mark Vizenor (Facilities)
- Michelle Volk (HR)
- Trisha Wentworth (IT / Nursing)
- Nicole Westman (Hospital Admitting)
Employee Wellness
Shake Up Your Break – Thursday November 10th
There will be a Shake Up Your Break on Thursday November 10th at 10:00am and 2:00pm in the employee gym. These are 15 minute sessions.
Learn strengthening exercises with lightweight dumbbells.
This is mainly geared toward beginners, those new to strengthening, or those wanting to improve their technique.
PELASE BRING YOUR OWN DUMBBELLS. Dumbbells 3# to 8# is recommended.
Employee Wellness
Latest SHOW YOUR BIB photos
Here are the most recent Show Your BIB challenge photos submitted by our employees. Submit your photos of bibs or t-shirts from any active event to wellnessemp@welia.org for a chance to win one of two $150 gift certificates. Hurry-challenge ends November 30th!
HR
2017 Benefits
The 2017 Employee Benefits Guide is below. There are open enrollment insurance meetings in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 today, Wednesday, and Friday to answer any questions.