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In This Issue: An Update From Our President • School Bus Drivers Needed • Did You Know?: Wellness • 2014-15 Driver Meetings •Safety Slogans & Winners • Safety Slogan Program • Safety Breakfasts • Near Misses • Notices From The Payroll Dept.

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April ‘14

School Transportation • Shuttle Service

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“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” -Anne Bradstreet (the first poet and first female writer in the British North American colonies to be published)

So, it is with great pleasure that I say to you, "HAPPY SPRING!" I was beginning to wonder if I would ever be able to speak those words. As all of you know, it has been a trying Winter here in Pennsylvania and throughout the Northeast. We saw the coldest weather in twenty (20) years and, depending on how you look at it, some of the most snowfall in a long time. Needless to say, it has been an especially challenging season for those of us in the transportation industry.For that, and on behalf of our entire management team, I want to thank each and every one of our dedicated employees for their commitment to safe school transportation throughout the difficult winter. We have technicians and shop personnel that spent many early mornings and long days addressing snow-covered lots and "cold-starting" buses. Along with them, our drivers have had many frigid mornings carefully navigating the snow and ice in parking lots and roadways to deliver our precious cargo. Yet, here we are, awaiting the arrival of warmer weather, while moving ahead right into another very busy Spring sports season and coming down the home stretch on the 2013-14 school year.So, although Spring is anxiously anticipated, I want to stress how important it is to remain focused and committed to working SAFELY. As wonderful a time of year it is, it is also the WORST time of year for accidents and incidents. After all, as history has unfortunately taught us, we actually experience more accidents and incidents AFTER the inclement weather has passed and the days get more pleasant.With that being said, I challenge each and every employee to approach this Spring school season with the same amount of care and attention that we took on those snowy and icy mornings just a few short weeks ago. As nice as the weather is sure to become, all it takes is one unfortunate accident to ruin even the most beautiful of days. However, I   certainly know that, with everyone's effort, we can avoid these incidents and make these last few months of school the safest and most enjoyable ever!

JohnJohn M. Schrantz

President

Label reading is an important skill in gaining control of your nutrition and leading a healthy lifestyle? Below you will see a description of each nutrient commonly found on the Nutrition Facts Label:

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!

Contact Jim or Missy: jobs@rohrerbus.com

We are in need of drivers in most districts! Due to an extremely high amount of unforeseen issues this year, we could use drivers just about everywhere! Our current employees are, and always have been, our best recruiters. So, don’t forget about our $200

bonus for each referral that is hired and eventually earns $2,000. This is a great opportunity to earn extra money. We know you have friends or family that would make a fantastic driver. So, we look forward to lots of referrals!

Stay Safe,

DIDYOU

KNOW?

SERVING SIZEThe amount of

food thought to be reasonable to eat in one sitting. The serving size influences the

number of calories and

nutrients listed.

TOTAL FATThe total amount of good AND bad fats combined in

one serving of this food. Fat is an

important nutrient that your

body uses for growth and

development.

BAD FATSThese fats tend to raise cholesterol

levels and increase the risk for heart disease.

Limit the consumption of

saturated fats and eliminate trans

fats.

SUGARThe simplest type of carbohydrate which includes natural sugars

that are found in milk & fruit. Foods

with 12g or less are

recommended.

CALORIESA measure of

how much energy one

serving of this food possesses.

Daily caloric intake, or energy need, is based on physical makeup & activity level.

CHOLESTEROLThe total amount of good AND bad fats combined in

one serving of this food. Fat is an

important nutrient that your

body uses for growth and

development.

SODIUMUsually added for

flavor or as a preservative. Total sodium consumption should be less than 2400 mg/

day.

DIETARY FIBERA type of

carbohydrate that lowers

cholesterol and reduces the risk for overweight

and obesity-related diseases. Intake should be

30g/day.

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SAFETY CORNERSAFETY SLOGAN WINNERS

Congratulations to all the winners! Each will receive a $100 gift card!

*Remember these, as they could win you

$100!

SAFETY SLOGANS (Apr.-June)For the months of January, February, and March, the safety slogan winners were the following individuals:

Tonya Feltenberger (Office)Mike Renninger (Shop)

Carol Topper (LD)Larry Sampsell (MB)

Donald McCleary (Northern)Christina Murray (Lewisburg)

Cheryl Anspacker (Susquenita)Karla Montgomery (CV)

PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS: “Check those mirrors, don’t just glance. There’s no need to take a chance”SHOPS: “Don’t let your Machine Guard down!”OFFICE: “Safety means first-aid to the uninjured!”

2014-15 Driver Meetings Schedule

Date District or Group Time Location25-Jul Delaware Valley 10-11 RBS Matamoras29-Jul South Middleton 9-10 RBS Duncannon30-Jul Mifflinburg 9:30-11 Mifflinburg MS31-Jul Consortium/EP Van 9-11 RBS Duncannon1-Aug North Pocono 10-11 To Be Announced4-Aug East Pennsboro (SB only) 9-11 RBS Duncannon5-Aug Selinsgrove 9:30-11 Selinsgrove Interm.6-Aug Lewisburg 10-11:30 Lewisburg MS7-Aug Lower Dauphin 9:30-11:30 RBS Duncannon8-Aug Cumberland Valley 9-11 RBS Duncannon

11-Aug Bermudian Springs 9-11 RBS Duncannon11-Aug Susquehanna Township 1:30-3:30 RBS Duncannon12-Aug Susquenita 9-11 RBS Duncannon13-Aug Northern York 9:30-11:30 RBS Duncannon14-Aug Abington Heights 10-11 AH Admin.15-Aug Upper Dauphin 9-10:30 RBS Duncannon15-Aug Halifax 1:30-3 RBS Duncannon18-Aug Full Time Drivers 9-10:30 RBS Duncannon

We are coming down the stretch on another school year. This means that preparation for the 2014-15 year will start in July and August.   If you are planning to drive at one of the following school districts please notify your immediate supervisor you are returning and you will be attending.  If you plan to transfer to another district please contact the Operations Manager, Jane Gerhold (jgerhold@rohrerbus.com), or 717-957-5118 to make those arrangements.  These are paid meetings and shuttling of vehicles may be required.

*Special thanks to Herb Snook, Jason Ellerman, & Missy Range for serving on the Safety Slogan Committee this quarter

The safety department has been soliciting slogans for the safety slogan program. Each quarter, a slogan will be drawn and used as one of the published slogans. The individual submitting the slogan will be given a token of appreciation for his effort. The remaining individuals will also have a chance to win a small prize if their name is drawn from the remaining contributors. The safety committee is making a strong effort to involve more people in this important program. The winner of the slogan submission for April, May and June was Laura Clark and the other winner was Daphne Clouser. Many thanks are sent to all the contributors and each one is asked to submit again. Slogans are not maintained for future consideration.

SAFETY SLOGAN PROGRAM

In order to be proactive, Rohrer Bus Service will be implementing a new miss program so that safety issues can be resolved before they become an actual incident.  All employees are encouraged to look for safety issues and report them on a near miss form.  In order to identify safety concerns, the help of all employees is required.  A good safety program occurs when employees look out for each other and help to prevent an injury to the other workers. Those individuals submitting near miss forms will have their names placed in a container for a monthly drawing and the name drawn will receive a prize from the company.  This program will work only if employees participate.  Let’s become a safer company and reduce our workplace accidents!

NEAR MISSES

- The $52.00 Annual Local Service Tax (LST) EXEMPTION FORMS for 2014 will no longer be accepted for current employees.   If you have claimed exemption and earn more than $12,000 in 2014, it is your responsibility to contact the payroll office to have the tax withheld.  We do not track wages in conjunction with an exemption request.

- THINKING OF RETIREMENT? PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE?…then you should attend the presentation on THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH at 10:00 AM in our Duncannon Office on our 401K RETIREMENT PLAN.  Come learn about taking advantage of this great opportunity to save for your future through a 401K Plan! RSVP at (717) 957-5105 or kgilbert@rohrerbus.com

- For employees enrolled in Rohrer’s PPOPlusVBB3000 health insurance plan, renewal time is quickly approaching!  Have you taken advantage of the “WELL DONE” rewards program and claimed your $100 gift card?  For more information go to www.capbluecross.com or contact Kathy Gilbert at kgilbert@rohrerbus.com

- Are you a COSTCO member?  Do you know that most COSTCO locations have a PHARMACY? The next time you’re shopping, you may want to price check your prescription costs and see if COSTCO can save you money!

NOTES FROM PAYROLL/H.R.

SAFETY BREAKFAST PROGRAMEleven (11) of our districts earned a Safety Breakfast in December/January! The large number of winners indicates that our accidents are being reduced. Even during the bad weather, drivers remained focused and provided their passengers with a safe trip.   All winners are to be congratulated and a big thank you goes to the following districts:

The breakfast is being planned for each of our successful districts!

Bermudian SpringsConsortium

Delaware ValleyHalifax

LewisburgLower Dauphin

MifflinburgNorth Pocono

SelinsgroveSusquehanna Twp.

Susquenita