Metro-North Railroad WeeklyNews - Nee1983presentation tips and feedback from the instructor. BEFORE...
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YOU’RE INVITED… GO ON A SPENDING SPREE… ... If there is still money in your 2015 FSA benefit account, you have until Tuesday, March 15, to spend it on qualified expenses. After that date you’ll forfeit the funds. June 30 is the deadline to submit those claims to P & A Group; any FSA expenses incurred after March 15 are not deducted from your 2015 account. There are several options to file claims: use your special MasterCard offered by P&A Group to MTA employees; submit a claim electronically through the P&A website at www.padmin.com or from your smartphone; or mail or fax in a paper claim form. Don’t delay—file your claim now! Contact P&A at 800-688-2611 or visit www.padmin.com to see if you still have any 2015 FSA money left over and what expenses qualify... make sure you use it so you don’t lose it! COMTO COLLABORATION Metro-North’s Office of Diversity & EEO will partner with COMTO (Conference of Minority Transportation Officials) on a special Chief Executive Panel Discussion entitled, “Weathering the Storm: Overcoming Personal, Professional and Organizational Adversity” on Wednesday, March 23, 4 PM-7 PM, in Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall. Participating on the panel are our very own President Joe Giulietti; John Catoe, Jr., Sr. Vice President, MV Transportation; Carolyn Flowers, Senior Advisor to Acting Administrator, FTA; and Frank Otero, Chief Executive Officer, PACO Group, Inc. Metro-North employees are invited to attend this meeting—space is limited, so please RSVP by Friday, March 18, at http://comtonymembershipmarch2016.eventzilla.net. See full details at http://bit.ly/1RsWohv. If you have any questions, call Frank Mesa at 212-340-3169 or Nancy Cotto ar 212-340-3339. HE THREW THEM A BONE… And more! Tarrytown Ticket Seller John Corbett recently avoided what would’ve been a “ruff” morning, when he rescued a pair of pooches – after their close brush with the 7:47 AM express to Grand Central Terminal. As Tarrytown riders prepared to board the train, Corbett saw two toy dogs – a Pomeranian and a Lhasa Apso – unattended and running into the station. John thought the furry duo was just passing through until he got to the end of the platform where saw them right on our northbound tracks. “I knew it wasn’t going to end well,” Corbett said. “I tried calling for them to come back, but they weren’t listening…and then a train started approaching. All I could think was ‘this is over’, there’s no way they’re walking away from this,” he noted. “And then the train went over them.” But in what can only be described as a doggie miracle, they reappeared, completely unscathed! Due to their small size, they were able to crouch down as soon as the train approached, walking away with only a scare (and a dangerous close-up look at the underbelly of a passing train car!). After their brush with mortality, the dogs concluded their life on the run was a little too hectic, and ran back towards John. Tag-less and tired, he brought them into the ticket office to keep them safe…he even went out and got them food! After trying to find their rightful owner, he brought them home to spend the night (Corbett’s pooch wasn’t too happy!). The next day, with the help of animal control (who recognized the pair), they were returned home. And they say only cats have nine lives! FORGET THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE... and focus on the more timely nominees—those for our prestigious President’s/Team Excellence Awards! We’re asking you to submit the names of your coworker candidates who you believe have outstanding qualities— working safely, taking pride in a job well done, mentoring new employees, etc. If you know of any coworkers who possess these qualities, go to your keyboard or pick up a pen and start the nominating process! It only takes a few minutes of your time to nominate him or her for the President’s Award! You might also know of an interdepartmental team (comprised of employees from more than one department) that, as a result of excellent teamwork and problem solving skills, created a product or service which improves internal or external customer service, enhances the customer experience, or improves safety/productivity/the workplace environment. Is there a group that comes to mind? Then nominate them for the Team Excellence Award! The deadline to make your submissions is March 18, so get to your keyboard or grab a pen NOW! To send in your nominees electronically, go to (from work) http://www.mnr.org/Intranet/CorpMedia/awards_news.cfm or use this link (visit from home) https://www.nee1983.org/Intranet/CorpMedia/awards_news.cfm. You can also request a form from Kyle McCarthy at x4844 or [email protected]; or from Meredith Conti at x4825 or [email protected]. Once you fill out the form, you can submit it via email, or, if you prefer, inter-office mail, send it to: President’s Award/Team Excellence, c/o Corporate & Public Affairs, 420 Lexington Ave., 11th Floor. USE YOUR STAR POWER! Volunteer for the Station Terminal Auxiliary Response (STAR) program and help our team to achieve the depth and experience needed to meet our customers’ needs during a major service disruption! This program is designed to deploy management (non-agreement) volunteers to outlying stations and Grand Central Terminal to assist customers during emergencies. At these times, a STAR’s role will be to provide information and other assistance to help our customers make the best of a difficult situation. In short, they will be the face of Metro-North, providing a personal presence when it is needed most. Volunteering is easy. Please email Dania Dunn at [email protected] or call her at 212-340-2188 and tell her you want to be a STAR. Shortly after you volunteer, we will provide you with the training and materials needed to be a successful STAR. Sign up now and use your Star power where it matters most! SPRING FORWARD IN YOUR CAREER by taking advantage of the Spring line-up of professional development courses being offered by our Talent Management Department. Contact Talent Management at [email protected] or call Nancy Zane at 212-340-2590 to find out how to register or if you have any questions. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving (March 30, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, GCT Training Center, Hall B, 7th Floor Studio) For employees who want to enhance their thinking processes to achieve better results in the workplace. Learn techniques for tackling challenging situations systematically, thinking them through and considering the options. Participants can improve their evaluation and analysis of ideas, determine the best courses of action, resolve problems, and make sound decisions. Business Writing (April 27 & 28, 8:30 AM -4:30 PM, 347 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor Training Room) Designed for those who are new to business writing concepts and/or who would like practice crafting and editing messages. This interactive two-day workshop allows participants to compose relevant business documents from start to finish by using the memorable and practical PDQ writing process (Plan, Draft, Quality). An experienced writing consultant provides individualized, confidential feedback summarizing your areas of writing strength and need. Influencing Strategies (May 12, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, GCT Training Center, Hall B, 7th Floor Studio) For employees who want to develop their communications skills in influencing and persuading others in the workplace This workshop will help attendees increase their ability to communicate persuasively in a variety of situations, connect with diverse audiences, and overcome resistance to get their points across effectively. Presentation Skills (June 1 and 2, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, GCT Training Center, Hall B, 7th Floor Studio) Those employees who are required to conduct presentations in their daily job or wish to polish their skills. This two-day workshop is for employees who want to learn to deliver clear and focused presentations to small groups or large audiences. Participants will practice presenting in the workshop and receive individualized presentation tips and feedback from the instructor. BEFORE THE FOOD RUNS OUT… Make your reservations now for the Hudson Valley Restaurant Week going on through March 20. Of the 230 restaurants participating, more than 100 are located near our train stations on the Hudson, Harlem, New Haven and Port Jervis Lines. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week offers three-course prix-fixe lunches at $20.95 and dinners at $29.95. Many chefs’ menus include original dishes using the best fresh produce cheeses and meats, all locally-grown in the Hudson Valley. Restaurants located within walking distance of Metro-North stations include Xaviar’s X2O on the Yonkers City Pier, Saltaire in Port Chester, Café of Love in Mt. Kisco, Harvest on Hudson in Hastings-on-Hudson, Hudson House River Inn in Cold Spring, Artist’s Palate in Poughkeepsie and Frankie & Johnnie’s Steak House in Rye… but there are plenty more! To see a list of restaurants participating in this exciting culinary adventure or to make reservations, go to www.HudsonValleyRestaurantWeek.com. SEE FOOTBALL AT YANKEE STADIUM! The New York City Football Club’s (NYCFC) second season of high-flying kicks and head bumps is underway at Yankee Stadium! If you are a diehard soccer fan, or have been curious to attend a game, come to the Stadium and watch the NYCFC take on a roster of soccer professionals from some of the world’s toughest leagues! We have plenty of “Train to the Game” game-day service to get everyone to the stadium via Hudson, Harlem and New Haven Line trains. There are frequent game-day shuttles operating between Grand Central and Harlem-125th Street Station and Yankees-E. 153rd Street Station, a short walk from the stadium! For more details, go to http://bit.ly/1Hwkwgc. Carbohydrates are another macronutrient that our bodies need: Carbs provide 4 calories per gram and are found in starchy foods, fruits, milk and yogurt in large quantities, and vegetables, beans, seeds, and cottage cheese in smaller amounts. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel and energy in our bodies. They are needed to help the central nervous system, the kidneys, the brain, the muscles (the heart is a muscle) function properly. Carbs are stored in the muscles and liver to be used later. They are important in intestinal health and waste elimination Be careful eating carbs, though, because they break down to glucose to be used by the body, but excess glucose is stored as fat. Metro-North Railroad Week of March 14, 2016 Weekly News
Transcript of Metro-North Railroad WeeklyNews - Nee1983presentation tips and feedback from the instructor. BEFORE...
YOU’RE INVITED…
GO ON A SPENDING SPREE… ... If there is still money in your 2015 FSA benefit account, you have until Tuesday, March 15, to spend it on qualified expenses. After that date you’ll forfeit the funds.
June 30 is the deadline to submit those claims to P & A Group; any FSA expenses incurred after March 15 are not deducted from your 2015 account.
There are several options to file claims: use your special MasterCard offered by P&A Group to MTA employees; submit a claim electronically through the P&A website at www.padmin.com or from your smartphone; or mail or fax in a paper claim form. Don’t delay—file your claim now! Contact P&A at 800-688-2611 or visit www.padmin.com to see if you still have any 2015 FSA money left over and what expenses qualify... make sure you use it so you don’t lose it!
COMTO COLLABORATION Metro-North’s Office of Diversity & EEO will partner with COMTO (Conference of Minority Transportation Officials) on a special Chief Executive Panel Discussion entitled, “Weathering the Storm: Overcoming Personal, Professional and Organizational Adversity” on Wednesday, March 23, 4 PM-7 PM, in Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall. Participating on the panel are our very own President Joe Giulietti; John Catoe, Jr., Sr. Vice President, MV Transportation; Carolyn Flowers, Senior Advisor to Acting Administrator, FTA; and Frank Otero, Chief Executive Officer, PACO Group, Inc. Metro-North employees are invited to attend this meeting—space is limited, so please RSVP by Friday, March 18, at http://comtonymembershipmarch2016.eventzilla.net. See full details at http://bit.ly/1RsWohv. If you have any questions, call Frank Mesa at 212-340-3169 or Nancy Cotto ar 212-340-3339.
HE THREW THEM A BONE… And more! Tarrytown Ticket Seller John Corbett recently avoided what would’ve been a “ruff” morning, when he rescued a pair of pooches – after their close brush with the 7:47 AM express to Grand Central Terminal.
As Tarrytown riders prepared to board the train, Corbett saw two toy dogs – a Pomeranian and a Lhasa Apso – unattended and running into the station. John thought the furry duo was just passing through until he got to the end of the platform where saw them right on our northbound tracks.
“I knew it wasn’t going to end well,” Corbett said. “I tried calling for them to come back, but they weren’t listening…and then a train started approaching. All I could think was ‘this is over’, there’s no way they’re walking away from this,” he noted. “And then the train went over them.”
But in what can only be described as a doggie miracle, they reappeared, completely unscathed! Due to their small size, they were able to crouch down as soon as the train approached, walking away with only a scare (and a dangerous close-up look at the underbelly of a passing train car!).
After their brush with mortality, the dogs concluded their life on the run was a little too hectic, and ran back towards John. Tag-less and tired, he brought them into the ticket office to keep them safe…he even went out and got them food!
After trying to find their rightful owner, he brought them home to spend the night (Corbett’s pooch wasn’t too happy!). The next day, with the help of animal control (who recognized the pair), they were returned home.And they say only cats have nine lives!
FORGET THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE... and focus on the more timely nominees—those for our prestigious President’s/Team Excellence Awards! We’re asking you to submit the names of your coworker candidates who you believe have outstanding qualities—working safely, taking pride in a job well done, mentoring new employees, etc.
If you know of any coworkers who possess these qualities, go to your keyboard or pick up a pen and start the nominating process! It only takes a few minutes of your time to nominate him or her for the President’s Award! You might also know of an interdepartmental team (comprised of employees from more than one department) that, as a result of excellent teamwork and problem solving skills, created a product or service which improves internal or external customer service, enhances the customer experience, or improves safety/productivity/the workplace environment. Is there a group that comes to mind? Then nominate them for the Team Excellence Award!
The deadline to make your submissions is March 18, so get to your keyboard or grab a pen NOW! To send in your nominees electronically, go to (from work) http://www.mnr.org/Intranet/CorpMedia/awards_news.cfm or use this link (visit from home) https://www.nee1983.org/Intranet/CorpMedia/awards_news.cfm. You can also request a form from Kyle McCarthy at x4844 or [email protected]; or from Meredith Conti at x4825 or [email protected]. Once you fill out the form, you can submit it via email, or, if you prefer, inter-office mail, send it to: President’s Award/Team Excellence, c/o Corporate & Public Affairs, 420 Lexington Ave., 11th Floor.
USE YOUR STAR POWER! Volunteer for the Station Terminal Auxiliary Response (STAR) program and help our team to achieve the depth and experience needed to meet our customers’ needs during a major service disruption! This program is designed to deploy management (non-agreement) volunteers to outlying stations and Grand Central Terminal to assist customers during emergencies. At these times, a STAR’s role will be to provide information and other assistance to help our customers make the best of a difficult situation. In short, they will be the face of Metro-North, providing a personal presence when it is needed most. Volunteering is easy. Please email Dania Dunn at [email protected] or call her at 212-340-2188 and tell her you want to be a STAR. Shortly after you volunteer, we will provide you with the training and materials needed to be a successful STAR. Sign up now and use
your Star power where it matters most!
SPRING FORWARD IN YOUR CAREER by taking advantage of the Spring line-up of professional development courses being offered by our Talent Management Department.
Contact Talent Management at [email protected] or call Nancy Zane at 212-340-2590 to find out how to register or if you have any questions.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving (March 30, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, GCT Training Center, Hall B, 7th Floor Studio)
For employees who want to enhance their thinking processes to achieve better results in the workplace. Learn techniques for tackling challenging situations systematically, thinking them through and considering the options. Participants can improve their evaluation and analysis of ideas, determine the best courses of action, resolve problems, and make sound decisions.
Business Writing (April 27 & 28, 8:30 AM -4:30 PM, 347 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor Training Room)
Designed for those who are new to business writing concepts and/or who would like practice crafting and editing messages. This interactive two-day workshop allows participants to compose relevant business documents from start to finish by using the memorable and practical PDQ writing process (Plan, Draft, Quality). An experienced writing consultant provides individualized, confidential feedback summarizing your areas of writing strength and need.
Influencing Strategies (May 12, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, GCT Training Center, Hall B, 7th Floor Studio)For employees who want to develop their communications skills in influencing and persuading others in the workplace
This workshop will help attendees increase their ability to communicate persuasively in a variety of situations, connect with diverse audiences, and overcome resistance to get their points across effectively.
Presentation Skills (June 1 and 2, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, GCT Training Center, Hall B, 7th Floor Studio)Those employees who are required to conduct presentations in their daily job or wish to polish their skills.This two-day workshop is for employees who want to learn to deliver clear and focused presentations to small groups or large audiences. Participants will practice presenting in the workshop and receive individualized presentation tips and feedback from the instructor.
BEFORE THE FOOD RUNS OUT… Make your reservations now for the Hudson Valley Restaurant Week going on through March 20. Of the 230 restaurants participating, more than 100 are located near our train stations on the Hudson, Harlem, New Haven and Port Jervis Lines. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week offers three-course prix-fixe lunches at $20.95 and dinners at $29.95. Many chefs’ menus include original dishes using the best fresh produce cheeses and meats, all locally-grown in the Hudson Valley.
Restaurants located within walking distance of Metro-North stations include Xaviar’s X2O on the Yonkers City Pier, Saltaire in Port Chester, Café of Love in Mt. Kisco, Harvest on Hudson in Hastings-on-Hudson, Hudson House River Inn in Cold Spring, Artist’s Palate in Poughkeepsie and Frankie & Johnnie’s Steak House in Rye… but there are plenty more! To see a list of restaurants participating in this exciting culinary adventure or to make reservations, go to www.HudsonValleyRestaurantWeek.com.
SEE FOOTBALL AT YANKEE STADIUM! The New York City Football Club’s (NYCFC) second season of high-flying kicks and head bumps is underway at Yankee Stadium! If you are a diehard soccer fan, or have been curious to attend a game, come to the Stadium and watch the NYCFC take on a roster of soccer professionals from some of the world’s toughest leagues! We have plenty of “Train to the Game” game-day service to get everyone to the stadium via Hudson, Harlem and New Haven Line trains. There are frequent game-day shuttles operating between Grand Central and Harlem-125th Street Station and Yankees-E. 153rd Street Station, a short walk from the stadium! For more details, go to http://bit.ly/1Hwkwgc.
Carbohydrates are another macronutrient that our bodies need: Carbs provide 4 calories per gram and are found in starchy foods, fruits, milk and yogurt in large quantities, and vegetables, beans, seeds, and cottage cheese in smaller amounts.
Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel and energy in our bodies. They are needed to help the central nervous system, the kidneys, the brain, the muscles (the heart is a muscle) function properly. Carbs are stored in the muscles and liver to be used later. They are important in intestinal health and waste elimination
Be careful eating carbs, though, because they break down to glucose to be used by the body, but excess glucose is stored as fat.
Metro-North Railroad
Week of March 14, 2016WeeklyNews
