July 2016 - Village Community Development Districts

July 2016 Employee Newsletter
OUR CORE VALUES
Hard Work
Hospitality
Creativity
Stewardship
In this Issue...
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In The Spotlight
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Did You Know
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On The Move
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Benefits & Safety
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Birthday List
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Pet Safety
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Anniversary List
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Departments In The News
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Congratulations
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Training
Wishing All A Safe and Happy Independence Day!
Locations For Family Fun
On The 4th Of July
Will Your 4th Of July Table
Bear The Classics?
July 6, 1785 - The Dollar becomes the monetary unit for the
USA
July 7, 1863 - The US begins it’s
first draft for the military
July 8, 1969 - US troop withdrawal begins in Vietnam
July 11, 1804 - Vice President
Aaron Burr kills Secretary of the
Treasury Alexander Hamilton in a
dual
July 17, 1821 - Spain ceded
Florida to the United States
July 21, 1969 - Neil Armstrong
and Buzz Aldrin became the first
men to walk on the moon
July 22, 1934 - Public enemy #1,
John Dillinger is killed by FBI
Agents
July 29, 1958 - The National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is created
July 31, 1971 - Apollo 15 astronauts are the first to ride in a
lunar rover
Leesburg - Venetian Gardens - 6 PM
201 E. Dixie Ave
 Kids Play Zone
Jump Houses, Games,
Balloon artists and Stilt Walkers
 Free Swimming 1-8 PM
 Free Baseball Game 6 PM
 Live Entertainment 6 PM
 Fireworks with Music at Dark
Mount Dora - Gilbert Park
310 S. Tremain St
 Parade 10 AM
 Food and Live Music 5 PM
 Fireworks at Dark
Ocala - Patriotic Celebration 5-9:30 PM
$5.00 per car load for parking - Circle
Square Commons 8405 SW 80th St
 Food Trucks for All Ages
Meeting the needs of
The Villages community
Residents is our
primary objective.
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Great Bands and Dancing
Fireworks at 9:00 PM
John F. Kennedy
PURPOSE
To provide and preserve
the lifestyle of Florida’s
Friendliest Hometown.
VISION
To be respected as the
most responsive
and responsible
Community Development
District.
MISSION
To provide responsible
and accountable
public service that
enhances and sustains
our community.
Interesting Points of History
in July
Freedom Isn’t Free…
Establishment of the U.S. Military Armed Forces
Occurred On the Following Dates….
The US Army was
established on
June 14, 1775
The US Navy was
established on
Oct. 13, 1775
The US Marines
were established
on Nov. 10, 1775
The US Coast Guard
was established on
Aug. 4, 1790
Thank You For Your Service!
The US Air Force
was established on
Sept. 14, 1947
IN THE SPOTLIGHT…
Maggie Jarrell ~ VPSD ~ Administrative Assistant
Where were you born & raised and went to school? I was born in Baltimore, MD. We moved to Goffstown, NH when I was
two. I lived there until I was 18, then I moved out but stayed pretty local. I attended school at the Villa Augustina in Goffstown,
NH and Bishop Brady High School in Concord, NH. What was special about where you were from? New Hampshire is a
very pretty state. We had a gorgeous view of Mount Uncanoonuc from our living room window. All the seasons are very amazing and have their good points, except winter. Tell us about your family, people (including pets!) in your life…I met my
husband at my job at G & T conveyor. We have been married for twelve years. I have a fifteen year old son who is my pride
and my challenge. We lived in Florida previously in the Leesburg area, when G & T conveyor closed my husband found work
outside Atlanta. We were in Acworth, GA for about two years. When my dad passed away and my father-in-law became ill and
was admitted to a nursing home we decided it was time to come back. We have three pets, a German Shepherd named Max
who is not quite a year old, still growing and a goofball. A small black rescue named Belle, we think she’s a Schipperke mixed
with possibly a Chihuahua. And a super bossy, vocal Bengal cat named Lucy who is the happiest of all to be back in Florida
and the warm weather. Hobbies? I am currently enrolled at Saint Leo University so anything fun has been curbed a bit by
exams and papers. I know it will all be worth it once school is complete. I do, however, paint with a group of ladies in Lake
County. We get together about once a month and paint baby boxes. Once a box is complete it is stored until a hospital requests more. The boxes are packed
and given to hospitals for when a mother loses a baby. The boxes are keepsakes to take home. The website is: http://www.memoryboxes.org/ Who has been
the most influential person in your life and why? My mother for sure, she was amazing when I was growing up and she still is. She and her strength amaze
me. She called last week to tell me she needed a facelift, I asked why. She was upset because two people offered to help her out of the store with her large bag
of dog food. She felt they were treating her like she is old and feeble. I suggested they were probably trying to be polite and help her since she is only 5’2 and 84
years old. She calmed down a little after that. What’s the best advice you ever received? To let go and not deal any longer with people who dull your shine,
poison one’s spirit and bring drama. Cancel them out of your life without a second thought. What is the career & training path that led you to the Districts? I
previously worked for Lake County Fire before moving to Georgia. I happened on the position at VPSD on the last day of it’s posting. We happened to be here on
Spring Break when I was called for an interview, I received a call back for a second interview a week later. I started working a week after that. Can you tell us
about your day-to-day responsibilities? No day is ever the same here, which is what I like. I answer phones, and all sorts of questions from employees and
residents. I have never had the same day twice. What is your favorite aspect of working for the Districts? After coming from a county department I was really
happy to see the relationship between the fire department and the residents. It was quite a change from what I had been accustomed to. Our firefighters are so
professional and amazing! What is the most interesting thing you have ever seen? When my son was lifted up for me to see after his delivery. I was a bit
sleep deprived, as I had been in labor for three days and not slept at all. I finally realized what everyone meant when they talked about love at first sight.
My favorites… Movie: Blade Runner, I’ve seen it about 75 times...Television Show: Although it constantly changes right now it’s Penny
Dreadful... Sports Team: Not a fan of any...Vacation Spot: Our timeshare at Ormond Beach, It’s become a relaxing trip I look forward to each
year….Restaurant…The Puritan BackRoom in Manchester, NH… Food: Maine Lobster or Shrimp… Dessert… Anything Chocolate
Kurtis Mancauskas ~ Recreation ~ Training Coordinator
Where were you born & raised and went to school? I was born in Homestead, FL. After Hurricane Andrew my family relocated to Summerfield, FL. I was
Homeschooled through the 7th grade then attended and graduated from The Villages Charter Schools. Following high school I went to Thomas University in
Thomasville, GA on a full baseball scholarship. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, then continued at T.U. as a Grad Student to earn my MBA.
What was special about where you were from? Summerfield is special simply because it’s “home”. However, I enjoy the outdoors, so living here I can enjoy
the lakes, rivers and the National Forest which are all within minutes of home. Additionally, being centrally located we can be at the east or west coast for a
beach day within an hour. Tell us about your family, people (including pets!) in your life… I have an awesome family if I do say so myself. We are all very
close. I have two older brothers and a baby sister. One brother is in the military, the other was in the military and is now a firefighter, and my sister is working full
time and going to college. I have an incredible fiancé who has earned a Sports Medicine Degree, an MBA and is now finishing her Nursing Degree (RN). We have
a maniac of a dog named Rookie. Rookie is a 2 year old Catahoula Leopard. He loves playing fetch, but his favorite activities are to be out on the boat and to
swim. Hobbies? Favorite Activities? I love to work on cars and make things that haven’t run in years, run again. I also enjoy going to baseball games. Who
has been the most influential person in your life and why? The most influential people in my life are my parents and my grandparents. They have taught me
a lot in my life and still continue to do so today. What’s the best advice you ever received? The best advice/lesson that I have
received has been, “If you want something you have to work for it, nothing is free.“ What is the career & training path that led
you to the Districts? After college I worked at Thomas University as the Director of Sports Information and simultaneously as
the Manager of Housing. As the DSI, I wrote the sports stories, did on-line postings, kept the stats and was the local media contact for all of Thomas University’s sports. As Manager of Housing I was responsible for insuring that all students had a safe place
to live, hiring of Resident Assistants and training each of them for their own day-to-day responsibilities. Can you tell us about
your day-to-day responsibilities? My day-to-day responsibilities here so far have ranged from running the Recreation Center
(Bradenton), teaching residents different activities such as Bocce, Cornhole, Shuffleboard, etc, training new employees to helping
with Camp Villages and giving the grandkids fun activities to enjoy with their grandparents. Recently, I have also started training
for my new position as “Recreation Training Coordinator”. I’m very excited about my recent promotion, the support I’ve had and
the new responsibilities and experiences I’ll have. What is your favorite aspect of working for the Districts? My favorite aspect of working for the District is the people I get to work with. Everyone has great attitudes and they make it a joy to work with
them day-in and day-out. I also love the opportunities for growth extended to me as a District employee. What is the most interesting thing you have ever seen? I would have to say the most interesting thing I have ever seen would be the way my oldest
brother fought and recovered from an illness that not even the doctors were, nor are now able to determine or diagnose.
My favorites: Movie: Sandlot and any about American History…
Television Show: Anything to do with rebuilding or refurbishing old cars… Sports Team: Florida State …
Vacation Spot: The Mountains... Restaurant: Sakura… Food: Surf and Turf … Dessert: Apple Pie
DID YOU KNOW?
ALERT MARION
Marion County is replacing the CodeRed program with AlertMarion. This free program is for Marion County residents and will send alerts for hazardous conditions. After subscribing to AlertMarion, Marion County residents will be alerted to emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the Emergency Alert & Notification Program.
This system enables Marion County to provide residents with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. This information can be sent to the location specified – home, mobile, business, email
addresses, text messages and more.
Visit http://www.alertmarion.com/ to sign-up for this program.
For information on Lake County, please visit http://lake.emtel911.com/reg/
For information on Sumter County, please visit http://sumtercountyfl.gov/774/Code-Red-Weather-Warning
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS COLLECTION
Save the Date! Join us in the South Parking Lot of Downtown Sumter Landing, directly behind the District Offices and commercial
businesses on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for the safe disposal of your Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics. This event is open to ALL residents of The Villages!
ITEMS TO BRING:
No Need To Leave Your Vehicle!
Automotive Fluids, Automotive & Household Batteries
(including rechargeable), Household Cleaners, Fertilizer, Florescent & Mercury Containing Light Bulbs,
Fungicides, Wood Preservatives, Herbicides, Household
Electronics (TV’s, VCR’s, Computers, etc.), Latex &
Oil Based Paints, Paint Removers, Paint Thinners, Pesticides, Pool Chemicals, Solvents, Propane Tanks
Items will be removed from your trunk or Golf Cart
and disposed of by
the staff of PermaFix Environmental Services.
GOLF
CARTS
WELCOME!
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
No Sharps Containers or Needles, Medications, Biological/Infectious Waste, Explosives, Ammunition,
Radioactive Waste, Smoke Alarms, Tires, Appliances,
Household Trash or Debris
SPONSORED AND PROVIDED BY:
Recreation
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...E M P L O Y E E S O N T H E
M O V E...
Promotion: Donald Cremer from Recreation Assistant to Recreation Service Representative
Promotion: Julie Macleod from Recreation Assistant to Recreation
Supervisor
Transfer: James Dolan from Community Watch Gate Attendant Sub to
Recreation Assistant
Community Watch
Transfers:
 Sandra Allaire from Gate Attendant Sub to Gate Attendant
 Ronald Lebeuf from Dispatcher Sub to Dispatcher
 Stephen Peterson from Patrol Driver to Gate Attendant
 Harold Shelton from Gate Attendant Sub to Gate Attendant
FOR YOUR PROTECTION &
THE PROTECTION OF OTHERS:
Do NOT mix chemicals together
Keep products in original labeled containers
Place containers into cardboard boxes to prevent
breakage
Place leaky containers in clear plastic bag and transport
with newspaper
Put boxes in trunk or in back of vehicle
For more information please contact
District Customer Service at 352.753.4508
Current and Upcoming Events
School Supply Drives
July 1 – 31st
The Lake/Sumter Families Inc. school supply drive benefits Lake/
Sumter County foster children. Donated supplies can be dropped off at
Eisenhower, Colony, Lake Miona and Laurel Manor Regional Recreation Centers.
VAL Summer Art Festival
Saturday, July 9th from 9am-3pm
Lake Miona Recreation Center
For questions regarding Lifestyle Events in Recreation, please contact
Lisa Parkyn at: 753-1716 or by email at: lisa.parkyn@Districtgov.org
Benefits
Safety
Attention employees with Aflac
coverage.
Need help with healthcare? Aflac
has your lifeline.
Introducing Health Advocacy, Medical Bill
Saver, and Telemedicine services, now part
of your Aflac plan. If you have Aflac
Group Critical Illness, Group Accident or
Group Hospital Indemnity policies, then
you also have access to three new services
that make it easier to access care, reduce out-of-pocket medical
expenses and navigate the healthcare system with greater ease.
These three services are now embedded in your group plan-at
no extra charge.
Health Advocacy from Health Advocate. You have 24/7 access to Personal Health Advocates who start helping from the
first call.
 Assist with eldercare issues, Medicare and more
 Help transfer medical records, lab results, and X-rays
 Resolve benefits issues and coordinate benefits
Medical Bill Saver from Health Advocate. Aflac already
pays claims quickly. Now, with Medical Bill Saver, Health
Advocate professionals also help you negotiate medical bills not
covered by health insurance.
 Just send in your medical and dental bills of $400 or more
 They contact the provider to negotiate a discount
 Negotiations can lead to a reduction in out-of-pocket costs
Telemedicine from MeMD. You can quickly connect with
board-certified, U.S. licensesd health providers online for
24/7/365 access to medical care, fast.
 Create your account at www.MeMD.me
 When you have a health issue, log on and request a provider consultation
 You can request consultations via webcam, app or phone
Questions regarding these new features, please contact your
AFLAC representative, Kathy Harkness, 734-740-0874.
Then Join Hand In Hand,
Brave Americans All!
By Uniting We Stand,
By Dividing We Fall.
- John Dickinson
VPSD Golf Cart Emergency Training
Above — Members of the Public Safety Department train on a simulated golf
cart accident. Captain/PM -Training Officer Robert Gonzalez stated, “We try to
prepare for all types of incidents. We respond to accidents involving golf carts
quite frequently. This type of training will provide the crews with the knowledge
on how golf carts are made and the best places to lift and move them in case
someone is trapped underneath. Crews must work as a team providing care for
the injured at the same time removing them from under the cart and preparing
them for transport to the hospital. This training will in turn reduce our “on scene” contact time with the patient and get the injured person to the hospital
quicker”.
EMS Appreciation Week, May 15, 2016
Below—The Villages Public Safety Department celebrated Emergency Medical
Services Week. Deputy Chief Jeff Day wrote to the VPSD employees, “I know
we can all agree that a majority of the calls we respond to are medical calls in
nature. In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate
EMS practitioners and the important work we do in our nation’s communities.
Even then our services were recognized as a critical component of emergency
street medicine. EMS is now firmly established as an essential public function
and a vital element to every community. It is each and every one of you who,
seven days a week, 24 hours a day, respond to meet the needs of our community. Your stewardship and professionalism you demonstrate will never go
unnoticed. You are true ambassadors of The Villages Public Safety Department. On behalf of the entire administrative team, we applaud your services.”
VPSD Administration cooked and provided lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of that week for each of the shifts to show their appreciation. Thank
you!
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Hot Weather Risks for Pets
Heat Stroke — Occurs when body temperatures rise to dangerous levels.
Short-nosed breed dogs have the highest risk of suffering from heat stroke.
Long-haired pets are also at high risk. To help prevent dogs and cats from
experiencing heat stroke, keep your pets in the shade when outdoors, avoid
exercising them in high temperatures and provide indoor pets with ventilation
and cool water. Never leave your animals inside cars as the temperatures can
reach deadly levels within minutes. If pets become lethargic, have labored
breathing or are unresponsive they should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. These could be signs of heat stroke.
Burned Paw Pads — The summer sunshine can raise the temperature of
asphalt roads and sidewalks to a dangerous degree even when it feels pleasant outdoors. It it’s too hot for people to walk on barefoot, it is also too hot for
dogs and cats. If you must walk your pet on asphalt or sidewalks in the heat,
remain in shaded areas. Some folks will carry their small pets to grass or dirt
areas to protect their paw pads from painful blistering.
Happy July Anniversary! Thank You For Your Service!
Janet M. Bourne
William C. Heffner
Norman Caban
Thomas R. Morris
James F. Inderwish
Michael A. Amodeo
Diana S. Brey
Gene P. Hunches
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Lori B. Began
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New Hires!
Community Watch
Shirley Brooke Charles Camenish Thomas Convery
Frederick Gerber Karen Haley Linda Lattanzio Carolyn Page
Alba Aponte
Finance
Shamarco J. Forbes
Robin L. Stone
Property Management
Brad Bullen
Recreation
James Crabtree Jessie Flynn Kevin Flynn
Elizabeth Hall Gary W. McCullough Michael Mitchell
Laurie Mott Thomas Munro Casey J. Needham
Jason R. Pascarella Daniel J. Sekera Thomas Stutes
Congratulations on your District Anniversary!
Thank You For Your Service!
Celebrating 10 Years of Service from left to
right: Wendy Touchette Recreation Service
Representative, and John Colavecchio
Community Watch Patrol Driver.
DEPARTMENTS IN THE NEWS!
Rec. Manager - Lifestyle, Parks & Public
Relations, Pam Henry, received a thank
you letter from the
“Acting Out Theatre
Club “ who sent
“profuse thanks to Rec Facilities Manager
Michelle O’Donnell, and all the SEABREEZE Staff who hosted such a great Social last Friday, An Evening at the Horse Races". The food presentation was delicious and
colorful. Thank you and we look forward to our
next collaboration”.
Hometown Social
Recreation Area Manager Brad Andrews and Recreation Supervisor James Pierce seen at left, had a great morning engaging with
residents at Hometown Social.
The two were carrying out our
Core Value of Hospitality — ”The
taste of the roast is determined
by the handshake of the host.“
One of the comments was “Staff
created a high quality atmosphere like our home; warm, comfortable, clean and honest.”
Recreation Director John Rohan and Recreation Facilities Manager
Lori Began received a letter in regard to the Veteran’s Celebration
held at Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center. The group hosting the
celebration wanted to commend and send their heart-felt thanks to an
outstanding employee, Facility Specialist Julius Cuttonaro, saying
“he guided us through the process of table positions, the number of
tables needed, placement of serving tables, etc. when they made their
final arrangements. The thing that was outstanding is that on the day
of the event, he came in on his “day off” to make sure everything was
exactly as we needed it. He spent about 2 hours of his time to make
sure the “Veteran’s Celebration” went off without a hitch!”
Mike Touchette, Facility Specialist at Rohan Regional Recreation
Center , receiving a Certificate of
Appreciation from The Villages
Convertible Club for Rohan Recreation Center.
Recreation Director John Rohan, received this letter of praise:
“This is a short note to tell you how very pleased we were on Saturday at the Tierra Rec. Center. We had 22
people attend a dinner in honor of a couple
who are moving back to England. The gal at
the front desk, Recreation Assistant Gail
Nolan, couldn't have been nicer and more
helpful! She went way beyond her duties by
helping us tote in food from our cars to the
kitchen on rolling tables, making coffee after
we had dinner, and accompanying a couple of
our older friends to the card room to make sure they got there OK”.
Teamwork
Director of Community Watch
Bill Elliott, received a letter from
a resident of the Liberty Park
Community on the Allamanda Golf
Course. The residents asked Mr.
Elliott to convey their thanks to the
teams working to resolve the sink
hole problem in their area in a
professional and timely manner.
They also mentioned the pond is
restored and looks terrific.
Great Teamwork
Community Watch and DPM!
Well Done
A resident sent a “Well Done” letter to
Director of Community Watch, Bill
Elliott in regard to Patrol Driver
Ricardo Martinez and Dispatcher
Ron Lebuf. She stated after a very
long day and evening of doctors
appointments for both her and her
sick husband, she hurried to bed as
quickly as possible. She received a
call at 2:15 am, a Community Watch
driver noticed their garage door had
been left open. She mentioned how it
gives them comfort to know Community Watch does their best to keep
them and their property safe.
RED NOSE DAY- A National Event - May 26 - Employees around the District showed their support to help fight kids poverty
by “Getting Seriously Silly” and wearing red noses. Recreation Service Representative Carmen Seebald shown RIGHT with
Recreation Service Representative Rebecca Marnell both of Rohan Regional Recreation Center said “ We wanted to
honor this worthwhile cause, which helps to lift millions of needy kids out of poverty, both in the U.S. and globally.“ Also showing support BELOW LEFT: Administration, front to back/left to right : District Clerk Jennifer McQueary, Budget Analysis
Janice Larned, Administrative Assistant Judy Kemp, District Manager Janet Tutt, Deputy District Clerk Candice
Lovett, Administrative Assistant Donna Schultz, Assistant to District Manager Brittany Wilson, Budget Director Barbara Kays, Administrative Operations Coordinator Terry Austin. BELOW RIGHT: Human Resources, left to right: HR Generalist Training Melenie Mancauskas, HR Generalist Risk Management & Workman’s Comp Kathleen Storey, HR Director Deborah Franklin, HR Generalist Recruitment Cindy Muffett, and HR Generalist Benefits Terianne Carroll.
National Parks & Recreation Month
Sarah Koser, Interim
Finance Director was
sworn in as the Incoming
President of the FGFOA
(Florida Government
Finance Officers Association) at their 2016 annual
conference at the Marriott
World Center in Orlando.
The FGFOA was founded
in 1937 and serves more than 2,800 professionals from varied state,
county & city governments, school districts , colleges & universities,
special districts & private firms.
Recreation centers will be blasting off into a super hero
filled Parks and Recreation Month! That’s right, dust off
your capes and bat-mobiles because this years’ theme is
‘When Our Powers Combine,
We Change Lives!’ We want to
show our community how they
can discover their super powers
–get fit, learn new abilities and
make super new friends like the
Bingo Bandit, Pickleball Man,
and Professor Archery. Signups begin on June 30th. Please visit our website or recreation news for the full schedule of events.
Congratulations Sarah!
DISTRICT UNIVERSITY: UPCOMING TRAINING
Make sure to look here every month for news on current and upcoming training classes. Questions?
Contact Melenie Mancauskas in Human Resources, (Melenie.Mancauskas@districtgov.org) or
your designated department training scheduler:
Community Watch: Judy Richards Finance: Jennifer Newton Recreation: Anita Douglas
class
for who?
July
August
time
location
NEW HIRE ORIENTATION
New Hires
5 (Tuesday), & 18
1, 15 & 29
8:30-11:00 AM
LSL District Offices
CDD ORIENTATION
New Hires
7, 14, 21 & 28
4, 11, 18, & 25
10:00 AM—Noon
LSL District Offices
BUILT TO LAST
New Hires
27
31
8:30-10:30 AM
Laurel Manor
1:1 Retirement Session
Nationwide
All FT Staff & Partner/
Spouse
3
30 minute sessions availaLSL District Offices
ble from 9 am to 3:30 pm
1:1 Retirement Session
ICMA
All FT Staff & Partner/
Spouse
18
30 minute sessions availaLSL District Offices
ble from 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Workplace Incivility
All FT Staff
7
Please contact your
Dep’t Schedulers
to sign-up
Colony Cottage