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Page 4 Mobile Mammography Event in September Page 5 Office of Equity & Human Rights Training Page 6 New TERS Board Member IN THIS ISSUE YOUR CITY. YOUR NEWS. MAY 2015 TAKE 5 Page 2 BUZZWORTHY Page 4 HEALTH + WELLNESS PERSONAL TOUCH Page 5 OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK Page 6 OUT ON THE TOWN CELEBRATIONS Page 7 CITY EXCHANGE KUDOS CONTENTS TABLE OF THE NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM SHOWCASES ARTWORK BY CITY EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS If you’ve recently wandered through the floors of the Tacoma Municipal Building or Tacoma Public Utilities, you are sure to have seen the newest exhibit of employee and family member artwork, on display through July 31. Please join City Manager T.C. Broadnax and Council Member Marty Campbell in celebrating the work of these artists at The National Arts Program reception and awards event on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Studio #2 (901 Broadway.) There will be light refreshments and cake, and awards will be handed out at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Contact Naomi Strom-Avila at [email protected] or (253) 591-5191 with questions.
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Page 4Mobile Mammography Event in September
Page 5Office of Equity & Human Rights Training
Page 6New TERSBoard Member
IN THIS ISSUE
Y O U R C I T Y . Y O U R N E W S . M A Y 2 0 1 5
TAKE5Page 2BUZZWORTHY
Page 4HEALTH + WELLNESS PERSONAL TOUCH
Page 5OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK
Page 6OUT ON THE TOWN CELEBRATIONS
Page 7CITY EXCHANGE KUDOS
CONTENTS
TABL
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THE NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM SHOWCASES ARTWORK BY CITY EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERSIf you’ve recently wandered through the floors of the Tacoma Municipal Building or
Tacoma Public Utilities, you are sure to have seen the newest exhibit of employee and family
member artwork, on display through July 31. Please join City Manager T.C. Broadnax and Council
Member Marty Campbell in celebrating the work of these artists at The National Arts Program
reception and awards event on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Broadway Center
for the Performing Arts, Studio #2 (901 Broadway.) There will be light refreshments and cake,
and awards will be handed out at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Contact
Naomi Strom-Avila at [email protected] or (253) 591-5191 with questions.
TAKE5 MAY 20152
NEWSBUZZWORTHY...JUNE
TRAI
NINGRequired Training
15 New Employee Orientation TMB 1444 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
23 Domestic Violence Policy Awareness TMB 1444 9 - 9:30 a.m. (also offered online)
Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Prevention TMB 1444 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Cultural Awareness TMB 1444 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Computer Training9 Excel 2010 Level 3
TMB 1530 8:25 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
11 Excel 2010 Level 1 TPU Computer Training Room 8:25 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
16 Basic Macros for Advanced Excel Users TMB 1530 8:25 a.m. - Noon
Basic Pivot Tables for Advanced Excel Users TMB 1530 1 - 4:30 p.m.
18 Word 2010 Level 2 TPU Computer Training Room 8:25 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
General Training10 Conflict Resolution
TMB 1444 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
HR Process Training – Project Positions & Project Employees
TPU Auditorium 1:30 - 3 p.m.
11 HR Process Training – Project Positions & Project Employees TMB 248 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Safety Training9 Basic First Aid/CPR
TPU Auditorium 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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A picture was found in a ballot from the election of a Tacoma Employees’
Retirement System Board representative with the names
“Cyndie Boucher” and “Chantell” written on the back of it.
Because the outer envelopes are always separated from the official ballot,
it is not known which ballot this picture was included in.
Contact Doris Sorum at (253) 591-5361 with any questions or leads.
LOST FOUNDLOST FOUNDLOST FOUND&&&
TAKE YOUR SON OR
DAUGHTER TO WORK DAY
This year’s Take Your Son or Daughter to Work Day brought new energy to the
City of Tacoma. Adam Gesacion from Public
Assembly Facilities is pictured here with his daughter, Sadie,
measuring signs together.
TAKE5 MAY 20153
NEWSBUZZWORTHY...JUNE TRAINING SCHEDULE continued from page 2
16 Hazwoper Refresher Fleet Ops 118A 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
17 TPU Auditorium 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
18 Asbestos Awareness/ Cement Asbestos Pipe Refresher TPU Auditorium 8 - 11 a.m.
23 Flagging Refresher TPU Auditorium 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Environmental Training9 Reporting Illicit Discharges
TMB 1444 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Occasionally, training schedules are revised. For the latest and most comprehensive information, please view the Human Resources Department’s intranet site.
TRAINING ON BASIC SAP NAVIGATION AND REPORTINGFOR PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLEThere are four entry level training classes available on Basic SAP Navigation and Reporting for Purchasing and Accounts Payable. Each session can accommodate 12 attendees. Please contact Laurel Campbell at (253) 502-8431 to sign up.
May 11, 2015 TPU Computer Training Room 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
May 12, 2015 TMB North Computer Training Room 9 - 10 a.m.
May 12, 2015 TMB North Computer Training Room 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
May 14, 2015 TPU Computer Training Room 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE DESK EMAIL ADDRESSThe Information Technology Service Desk has a new email address. [email protected] will be replaced by [email protected], which is a much more intuitive and easier to remember email address. You can also contact them by phone at (253) 591-2057 or by selecting “IT Service Desk” from your Outlook Address book. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Marilyn Strickland and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers during the 29th annual City of Destiny Awards on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
The annual event is covered by TV Tacoma and aired on both the Click! and Comcast Cable systems. On Click!, TV Tacoma can be seen on Channel 12 within Tacoma City limits and in Pierce County, with the exception of University Place, where TV Tacoma can be found on Channel 21. On Comcast, TV Tacoma can be seen on Channel 12 within Tacoma City limits and on Channel 21 in Pierce County. TV Tacoma is not on the Comcast system in University Place, but is accessible anywhere via the Internet.
Since 1987, the City of Tacoma has honored over 200 outstanding local volunteers through its City of Destiny Awards program.
The City of Destiny Awards program is spearheaded by a City Council appointed City Events and Recognitions Committee comprised of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise. This committee develops the City of Destiny Awards nomination tools and selection criteria, selects the City of Destiny Awards winners and plans the annual City of Destiny Awards event.
For more information, go to cityoftacoma.org/destinyawards.
29TH ANNUAL CITY OF DESTINY AWARDS ON JUNE 3 SPOTLIGHTS TACOMA’S TOP VOLUNTEERS
TAKE5 MAY 20154
NEWSBUZZWORTHY...TALK ON THE WATER TOASTMASTERS GROUP’S INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST WINNERLewis Griffith in Environmental Services is an active member of the Talk on the Water Toastmasters group, and was the winner of the club’s recent International Speech Contest. The contest provides members the opportunity to gain experience, build self-confidence and earn recognition for their accomplishments as they try to deliver the best speech within five to seven minutes. His speech was entitled “Neverland or Bust” and he will go on to compete at the next level of the contest. Talk on the Water meets at the Center for Urban Waters twice a month. Be a guest at an upcoming meeting on the second or fourth Wednesday of the month, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
JOIN THE TACOMA BUREAUCRATS TOASTMASTERSThe recent Tacoma Bureaucrats Toastmaster Club Open House and Debate Contest proved to be a lively opportunity for current members to mingle with one another and for prospective members to learn more about how joining the group can enhance their public speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure environment. They meet weekly on Wednesdays from noon - 1 p.m. in the Tacoma Municipal Building (Room 248). For more information, contact La’Toya Mason at [email protected] or (253) 591-5028 and Stephanie Audas at [email protected] or (253) 404-3791.
SECURITY IN THE MOBILE ERABy 2017, the number of smartphone users in the U.S. is expected to surpass 200 million, nearly 65 percent of the population. Negotiating security in the face of an ever-growing implementation of mobile devices presents serious challenges for organizations. Learn more in the latest Cybersecurity Newsletter.
ENTERPRISE
SECURITY PROGRAMINFORMATIONEISP
Keeping our organization’s data safe.
HEALTH + WELLNESS
BE W
ELL
SWEDISH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES EVENT MOVES TO SEPTEMBERThis is your opportunity to receive a quality mammogram utilizing the most current technology in a safe, comfortable and convenient environment. This event, which was typically held in March before, will now occur later in the year to better align with the Health Fairs and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
ScheduleSept. 11, 2015 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., TMB
Sept. 25, 2015 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., TPU
PERSONAL TOUCH
PERS
ONAL EMPLOYEES APPROVED
FOR DONATED LEAVEMichael Shawn Madison Environmental ServicesTerry NordEnvironmental ServicesDesiree WyattInformation TechnologyJulie DillardTacoma Public UtilitiesErin WelchTacoma Public Utilities
If you wish to donate leave, please contact your timekeeper or Human Resources, (253) 591-5400, for a Sick Leave/Paid Time Off Donation Form.
TAKE5 MAY 20155
NEWSBUZZWORTHY...
2015 TRAINING SCHEDULE
RACE: POWER OF AN ILLUSION Race: Power of an Illusion training uses the three-part PBS video series about race, power and privilege to examine historical and present-day causes of racial disparities. Participants view the video series and take part in interactive exercises to deepen their understanding of institutional racism and begin to apply their learning to work in City government.
Training ScheduleThurs., June 4 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. TMB Rm. 1444Wed., August 5 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Center for Urban Waters(CUW), Commencement Bay Rm. 101 SouthFri., October 23 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CUW Commencement Bay Rms. 101 North & SouthThurs., December 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fleet Administration, OPS Rm. F118A
THE IMPACT OF STEREOTYPES AND UNCONSCIOUS BIAS IN DECISION MAKINGThis workshop will provide City employees with an understanding of the role that stereotypes and unconscious bias play in everyday decision making. Participants will leave this workshop with practical tools to ensure that their actions and decisions are intentional and achieve desired outcomes.
Training ScheduleThurs., May 21 9 a.m. - Noon CUW Rm. 101 SouthThurs., July 16 1 - 4 p.m. TMB Rm. 1444Thurs., September 10 1 - 4 p.m. TMB Rm. 1444Thurs., November 5 9 a.m. - Noon Fleet Administration, OPS Rm. F118A
Contact your department Training Rep for class registration. For more information on these classes or other training and presentations, contact [email protected].
Building EquityRedefining Potential
C I T Y O F T A C O M A
HUMAN RIGHTSEQUITY&OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM CHARITY
GOLF TOURNAMENTOn Friday, May 29, the
Environmental Services Relay for Life Team
is taking part in an 18-hole charity golf tournament at Allenmore Golf Course (with a shotgun start at
noon). The entry fee is $110/individual. It
includes lunch, green fees, use of a golf cart,
range balls, dinner by Pacific Grill Catering, great prizes and lots of fun! With prior approval from your supervisor to ensure coverage at work while you take personal time off, sign up with Rick Coyne at (253) 381-8278, Dave Carlisle at (253) 732-5868, or Jody Bratton at (253) 381-2081.
GIVE BACK
GIVI
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CITY OF TACOMA JOBSFor the latest City of Tacoma job postings, and to submit an application, visit cityoftacoma.org/jobs. Occasionally, closing dates are revised. For additional assistance, call (253) 591-5400, Ext. 1.
TAKE5 APRIL 20156
CONGRATS!CELEBRATIONSOUT ON THE TOWN
TACO
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE TACOMA DOMEInaugural Tacoma Guitar Festival comes to the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall on May 17The Tacoma Guitar Festival will feature over 150 exhibit style booths, guitar workshops led by industry experts, live performance music played by well-known guitarists, guitar personalities meet n’ greets and a festival atmosphere.
Come to buy, trade or sell vintage, used and new guitars, amps, pedals, mandos, banjos, ukes, vinyl records, guitar accessories and more!
For more information please visit tacomadome.org.
Check out the special events
calendar for more information on other upcoming events
around Tacoma.
Best Performance Large Public Fleet 2014Awarded by Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition for the City’s accomplishment and continuing work in “greening” its fleet and reducing greenhouse emissions to include biodiesel, CNG project, hybrid, electrical vehicles
and EV stationsTop 100 Best Fleets 201573rd ranking in the Top 100 Best Fleets program sponsored by various suppliers and American City & County Magazine for fleet performance, efficiency and service qualityTop 50 Leading Fleets ProgramThe City of Tacoma anticipates receiving its ranking and the award in June.
American Public Works Association Conference at the Greater Tacoma
Convention and Trade Center a Success Thanks to Team EffortThe City of Tacoma employees who volunteered to make sure things ran smoothly were Neal Sartain, Mike Angwood, Ed Bolibol, Lisa Oestreich, Michael Hale, Mike Sanders, Tina Dunn, Nadine Daly, Lance Bunch, Mike Slade, Jennifer Kammerzell, Said Seddiki, Reid Bennion, Ramon Esparza and
Dan Seabrands. Great team effort, everyone!
CITY OF TACOMA
RECOGNIZED
FOR FLEET
PERFORMANCE
AND GREEN
FLEET WORK
TPU RETIREE ELECTED TO
TERS BOARDKim Moore, a TPU retiree, is the newly declared retired member
representative on the Board of Administration for the Tacoma
Employees’ Retirement System. He received 538 votes and will
serve a three-year term beginning in June.
TAKE5 MAY 20157
EXCHANGE
CITY Large Safe
The safe measures 3 feet 4 inches high x 2 feet square. Contact Karen Buchanan in the Tacoma Municipal Court at (253) 591-5235.
Furniture There are three blue cloth and wood chairs and two low tables available. Contact Anne Michael-Smith in Neighborhood and Community Services at (253) 591-5193 for more information.
For full details about items available through City Exchange, please visit the Green Team site at gnet/greenteam, go to “Waste Reduction,” then “City Exchange.” Contact the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability at [email protected] or (253) 502-2223 if you would like to add or remove items from the list.
Would you like to see the great things your
department is doing highlighted in Take5? Have workplace tips, kudos, fun
stories and more that you’d like to share with your fellow employees? Submit content for the
June 2015 issue of Take5 by May 15 at 10 a.m. to [email protected]. If you have
general comments, questions or suggestions about Take5, contact Maria Lee in the Media
and Communications Office at [email protected] or
(253) 591-2054.
WE
WANT T
O HEAR FROM YOU!
WAY TO GO!KUDOS
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE MAINTAINS IMPECCABLE ATTENTION TO DETAILKudos to Gerald Pote in Public Works for ensuring that the installation of Tacoma’s new gateway sign went perfectly. He has been voted “Inspector of the Month” in the Public Works Department.
OFFICE OF EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS EMPLOYEE COMMENDED FOR TRAINING DELIVEREDKudos to Jerry Lee in the Office of Equity & Human Rights from WorkForce Central for the sessions of cultural competency training he delivered to their staff. “Mr. Lee’s training was excellent,” wrote Chief Administrative Officer Deborah Howell. “He covered the subject matter in an engaging and respectful manner that was thoughtful, sensitive and comprehensive. This was not just a presentation of information, but was heart-felt instruction from a professional that clearly has obtained the knowledge on this subject and knows how to apply that knowledge as it affects each employee in their work environment.”
FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
