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President/Board NewsProfessional DevelopmentUpcoming Workshops 2/23 to 3/7/09 HR NewsCampus EventsFull Sized Bed Needed for "Reckless" Harmony Valentine's Day Party Winners Harmony-Valentine's Sweets for the Sweet Party March is Women's History Month Singers of United Lands 2009 at MCC! The Road To Gaza: How Did We Get Here? Travel Club Dinner Out Tickets Still Available! Department/Division NewsAdult and Child Rehab Center Annual Campaign AVP Buildings and Grounds search update Temporary office and telephone extension Cafeteria MenuCHIP's SUB COMING TUESDAY 2/17 NewslettersSend Us Your Exotic Vacation Photos TechTalk - New Email Remote Access! AthleticsAirline Tickets to Orlando - Spring Break, 2009 Airline Tickets to Orlando - Spring Break, 2009 Health and WellnessUnion NewsPersonalDriver needed from Harvard to Twin Lakes Girl Scout Cookies - Thank You HAHS Tack & Craft Sale - Sat 2/28 9am-4pm Shoes for Afghan Children; Cookies for Soldiers |
President/Board NewsFebruary Board HighlightsSubmitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu 2/27/2009 11:49:03 AM Phone: 8694 Our Trustees met on Thursday, February 26, for their Regular February Board meeting. The link below will take you to the monthly Board highlights memo on InsideMCC. Back to topProfessional DevelopmentUpcoming Workshops 2/23 to 3/7/09Submitted By PROFDEV@mchenry.edu 2/20/2009 9:27:21 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 NEW! Check out a unique workshop being offered on Feb. 25. It's a session geared for all of us who have elderly loved ones: Supporting Aging Parents. Our presenter is Ed Bennett, LCSW, Recovery Services Manager at Family Alliance. It's your opportunity to learn vital facts, ask questions, and be a part of meaningful discussions. It's that time of year again...Budget Process for Dept. Chairs on Mar. 2, and Budget Process for Non-Instructional Depts. on Mar. 6, have been added to our calendar. On Feb 24, Pete Lilly wants to end any feelings of jealousy you might harbor toward friends who can make fabulous PowerPoint presentations. He'll show you how to work the magic of PowerPoint 2007. Other popular workshops include Anne Humphrey's sessions in our ANGEL series, Feb. 23, and Feb. 25, plus Training to Teach Online on Mar. 7. These are very helpful to faculty working on the Training to Teach Online proficiency sequence. Anne is also offering Accessible Content on Feb. 24, and Copyright Basics on Feb. 26.
Workshops 2-9 to 2-20-09Submitted By PROFDEV@mchenry.edu 2/6/2009 9:04:01 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 Check out these workshop opportunities.
Workshops 2/16 - 2/27/09Submitted By PROFDEV@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 9:55:32 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 NEW! Check out this new workshop on Monday, February 16. Sign up for Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom and learn how to have courageous conversations with your students in a classroom setting. Other popular workshops include: Excel Basics, Copyright Basics, Faculty & Librarians as Partners, Information Literacy as a Gen. Ed. Outcome, and more. To find out more about these workshops, click on the link below.
Workshops: 3/2 - 3/14/09Submitted By PROFDEV@mchenry.edu 2/27/2009 10:14:27 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 Need financial pointers to help you survive these tough times? Always alert for timely workshops, we siezed the chance to bring you Coping With the Economy, on Thurs. March 12. Learn how to deal with everything from the emotional stress to the smartest ways to invest, spend, and save your money. Our speakers will provide valuable contact info, and the opportunity to share ideas with colleagues. This is a "must attend" workshop to add to your calendar. We're excited to offer Diversity Sensitivity & Awareness workshops on Tue. March 10. The presentations will explore ways to build communication with other races, genders, and generations. Check out Pete Lilly's brand new workshop, How to Make a Proper Document in Word, on Mon. March 9. Don't miss Harriet Johnson's popular Communication Without Confrontation workshop on Wed. Mar 11. On Thu. March 12, Jim Blaz will offer his wonderful stretching & ergonomics tips for those of us who spend much of our days sitting in front of a computer. Thanks to Anne Humphrey, we have a variety of ANGEL workshops, as well as Copyright Basics, and Accessible Content sessions for you. Todd McDonald is presenting a series of Budget Process workshops for Faculty, and for Non-instructional department personnel. To complete our line up for the first two weeks in March, we have Network Survival taught by Elaine Whalen-Pedersen on Mon. March 9, and Pete Lilly's Open Labs for Faculty & Staff to brush up on ANGEL and/or Office 2007 on March 10 and 14. Whew! Lots of choices; lots of variety. Enjoy.
HR NewsBlue Cross and Blue ShieldSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 9:47:14 AM Phone: 815-455-8577 Effective May 15, 2009, you will no longer receive printed Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) in the mail from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. They are committed to eco-friendly business practices and they want to reduce the amount of paper they use. This change is environmentally friendly, it saves time, and it enhances the security of your personal data and can help improve record keeping. You can view and download your EOBs through their secure member website, Blue Access for Members, at www.bcbsil.com. While you visit Blue Access, check out their wellness tools and resources. You can take a personalized Health Risk Assessment, earn Blue Points, redeem them for great prizes, and explore interactive fitness and wellness trackers. It's easy to register for Blue Access for Members. 1) Have your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL card handy. 2) Go to www.bcbsil.com. 3) Click Sign-up for Blue Access for Members. 4) Create a user name and password to get instant, secure access. You can click on "take a tour" to view a short video segment when you log on at www.bcbsil.com. If you would like more information, contact me to set an appointment to view a short Power Point presentation to highlight some of the many features available on the Blue Access website. Insurance Advisory CommitteeSubmitted By rally@mchenry.edu 2/26/2009 4:12:02 PM Phone: 815-455-8585 The Insurance Advisory Committee met on February 19, 2009. Follow the link below for the meeting minutes. Back to topRetirement CelebrationsSubmitted By rally@mchenry.edu 2/26/2009 4:08:01 PM Phone: 815-455-8585 Revised retirement celebration rules were approved by the Executive Council at their February 22, 2009, meeting. Following is the link to the document. The draft rules were revised based upon feedback received from all employee groups last year. Thanks to all of you for your cooperation and support. Ron Back to topCampus EventsBlack History Month Programs!Submitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 2/2/2009 1:34:30 PM Phone: x8772 To acknowledge the contributions of African Americans during the 28 days of Black History Month, MCC is hosting a variety of programs on campus. Please see the attached schedule for more information regarding the events. Please help us publicize these wonderful programs by encouraging students, staff and faculty to attend. Please call Student Life at 455-8550 with questions. Special thanks to the Black History Month Programming Committee which includes represenatives from Student Life, Multicultural Programs, Professional Development, the English and Humanities Departments.
Coffee with ColleaguesSubmitted By mgarza@mchenry.edu 2/26/2009 3:06:57 PM Phone: 7571 Please join The Women's History Month Committee as we Celebrate National Women's History Month. Join us on March 4, 2009 in the Commons for Coffee with Colleagues. Brush up on your Women's History and if you're up to it, take the quiz for a chance to win prizes. Please see attached fliers for additional informaion and for the Caldendar of Events. We hope you can join us when your schedule allows.
Full Sized Bed Needed for "Reckless"Submitted By jgeller@mchenry.edu 2/9/2009 1:21:03 PM Phone: 815-455-8746 We need a full sized bed for our production of "Reckless". We would need it from now until March 22nd. We would come and pick it up and then bring it back when finished. If you have one, please contact me. Thanks, Jay Geller Harmony Valentine's Day Party WinnersSubmitted By apontarelli@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 9:09:54 AM Phone: 8710 Congratulations to the following winners: Candy Corn - 254 - Guess 237 - Margaret Kheen; Kisses - 88 - Guess 87 - Liz Sherwood; Winners of the champagne flutes: Grant Havens, Martha Kuhn, Sarah Lemkau, Hua Liu, Harmony-Valentine's Sweets for the Sweet PartySubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 2/3/2009 8:15:05 AM Phone: 815-455-8577 Harmony invites you to the Valentine's Sweets for the Sweet Party! * Thursday, February 12th, 12-1PM in the Employee Dining Room * Contests/Games * Make Valentines * Ice cream sundaes and brownies will be served * Sponsored by MCC Harmony
Have a Heart for the HungrySubmitted By kcarper@mchenry.edu 2/2/2009 2:58:32 PM Phone: ext. 8670 Help us keep our communities fed! The Academic Advising office and the Student Ambassadors are sponsoring a food drive. We'll give you a sweet Valentine treat when you bring in an item for donation on Wednesday February 11th from 10am-2pm across from Student Life. Please see the attached flyer.
Leadership Program at MCCSubmitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 2/3/2009 8:53:22 AM Phone: 8772 Student Life is proud to announce the L.E.A.D. (Leadership Education And Development) schedule for Spring 2009. Please encourage your students to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. L.E.A.D. at McHenry County College is designed to introduce student leaders to concepts important in becoming an effective leader and successful professional. The L.E.A.D. program is free and open to all regularly enrolled credit students. Students must RSVP for each session. Participants that attend five or more of the sessions will receive a Certificate of Merit and be invited to the L.E.A.D. banquet and etiquette luncheon. For more information, please contact Talia Koronkiewicz, the Coordinator of Student Life at (815) 455-8772 or email stulife@mchenry.edu Please view the attachment for the program details.
March is Women's History MonthSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 2/25/2009 11:26:18 AM Phone: Throughout March, MCC will offer a variety of educational events and entertainment for Women's History Month. This year’s theme is: Caring for Ourselves: Women's Health, Wealth and Well Being. One of the month's kickoff events is Bagel Day on March 4th. The celebration will also feature the 4th Annual Women's Film Festival, book discussion of "Twilight," poetry festival and a new event- the Women's Care Faire. For a complete calendar of events, visit www.mchenry.edu/women. We hope you’ll join us.
MCC ABC Breakfast SeriesSubmitted By gcirrinc@mchenry.edu 2/23/2009 4:25:13 PM Phone: x7635 Teacher and Author, Connie Fuller, will be the keynote speaker at the ABC Breakfast on Wednesday, March 25, from 7:30-8:45 a.m. in MCC's Multi-Purpose Room. Connie is the Author of "Bridging the Boomer-Xer Gap." Join Connie as she presents, "Age Matters-Honoring Generations at Work," to learn about the four different generations in the workplace, and how this wide diversity of ages affects today's workplace. Following the breakfast, Ms. Fuller will present a workshop, "Bridging the Generations," from 9-10:30 a.m. in Rm. B166-167. Join other workshop participants in exploring the kinds of situations in which generational differences can become problematic, and possible ways to bridge the gap to effective communications and interpersonal strength-building. There is no charge for the workshop. Doors open at 7a.m., breakfast is served at 7:30 a.m., and the half-hour address begins at 8 a.m. followed by a 15-minute question and answer period. Admission is $25 per person. Reservations for full tables (seating for 10) also available. To register, contact Linda Buerger at ext. 8556. Singers of United Lands 2009 at MCC!Submitted By sszalaj@mchenry.edu 2/1/2009 9:05:14 PM Phone: (815) 479-7517 Singers of United Lands 2009 (S.O.U.L. 2009) is a quartet of musicians representing four different continents: Asia (South Korea), Africa (Kenya), Europe (Latvia) and South America (Chile). On Monday, February 16, at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, they are going to present two workshop/performances in the Conference Center. Each will be approximately 55 minutes long. S.O.U.L. 2009 is on a five-month tour of the United States presenting the music and cultural traditions of their homelands. They will share folk songs from these countries and music by native composers. The 2008 edition of S.O.U.L. performed at MCC last April. Go to www.singersofunitedlands.org to learn about the singers and play audio and video of their performances. Join us on Monday, February 16 at 11:00 AM or 1:00 AM in the Conference Center for a beautiful way to share in the diversity of our world through the universal language of music!
Spring is Almost HereSubmitted By insidemcc@mchenry.edu 2/11/2009 4:21:36 PM Phone: x7528 Spring is almost here and it’s time to do a little cleaning. If you’ve created a document on InsideMCC please take a few moments to review it to see if it is current, needs to be updated or deleted all together. Please email your changes to the mailbox of InsideMCC. Student Senate ElectionsSubmitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 2/25/2009 7:27:35 PM Phone: 8772 The McHenry County College Student Senate elections will be taking place the week of April 6-10. Students interested in running for a position on Student Senate are able to pick up an election packet in Student Life, A252. Election packets are due to Student Life no later than Friday, March 13. PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO RUN FOR A POSITION ON STUDENT SENATE! Students in this organization are able to receive tuition reimbursements and gain valuable leadership experience. The mission of Student Senate is to promote student welfare, protect students’ rights, and represent the opinions of MCC students wherever possible. Available positions include: Student Senate President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Student Trustee and (4)Senator (s). PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO PICK UP A PACKET TODAY! Thai Dinner SundaySubmitted By abyer@mchenry.edu 2/6/2009 10:41:02 AM Phone: 815.690.3650 Over eighty tickets have been sold! Thanks for your participation! A few tickets are still available on campus. The Road To Gaza: How Did We Get Here?Submitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 2/2/2009 1:38:19 PM Phone: 8772 The new student organization, Student Peace Action Network (SPAN) is hosting an event with MCC instructor, Todd Culp. Please join us on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 at 7pm in the Employee Dining Room, B177C. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Dr. Culp will present The Road to Gaza: How did we get here? A discussion, from the point of view of an eyewitness, of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and how the key events in that conflict have led to the Gaza War. Please join us and encourage your students to attend as well. This is a great educational program that can be offered for extra credit! Travel Club Dinner Out Tickets Still Available!Submitted By abyer@mchenry.edu 2/20/2009 5:53:42 PM Phone: 815.690.3651 Our Thai dinner sold out--please order your tickets ASAP for our second dinner out of the year! This dinner will be held at India Curry House, 1332 East Algonquin Road, Algonquin (in the Butera shopping strip) on Sunday, March 8th at 3:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the Bookstore or Student Life ($5.95 for students, $6.95 for faculty, staff, and guests). You'll be totally wowed by this one: two appetizers, five vegetarian main courses, three chicken and lamb entrees, jeera rice, three types of naan (Indian bread), two desserts, and masala tea! Soft drinks and the Indian answer to the best smoothie you ever tasted (mango with loads of whipped cream) are available for an additional charge. If you've never tried Indian food, or been afraid to (yes, you!), now's the time to come out for an inexpensive and fun evening! Don't forget to encourage more of your students to come! Travel Club NewsSubmitted By abyer@mchenry.edu 2/12/2009 7:38:41 PM Phone: 815.690.3651 The Thai dinner was a huge success! Ninety-nine people enjoyed the evening to the max! In addition to our presentations and dinners out we'll be scheduling monthly Sunday drop-in meetings to share travel tip information. As usual, we invite all faculty and staff to our events; we only ask that you publicize our club to your students. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, noon, in Room 211 (across from the library). Stephen Mack will host a slide show presentation on France followed by a Q&A session. Students can win a free ticket to the Indian buffet dinner on March 8 by attending this meeting (three tickets will be given away). They also can earn $1 credit toward April's Japanese dinner out; by attending our meetings, dinners, and other events, students can conceivably eat a complete hibachi meal for only $6.95. I'd like to remind you that we need students to work on the charter; that meeting will take place from 1:30 to 2:00 after the Paris presentation. We also hope you will inform your students that the Travel Club does have travel plans--Chicago on Spring Break, Nashville in May, Paris in Spring 2010. We will have sign-up sheets for student organizers during the February 18 presentation. Thanks for your help! Department/Division News"Reckless" Opens March 5th!Submitted By jgeller@mchenry.edu 2/17/2009 9:05:05 PM Phone: 8746 "Reckless" by Craig Lucas opens Thursday, March 5th and runs March 6,7,12,13,14,19,20,& 21. All shows begin at 7:30. Tickets are $7.00 for faculty and staff. Please call or e-mail for reservations. "Reckless" is a black comedy about a woman who is searching for the truth about life and as usual, the students are doing a great job! Adult and Child Rehab Center Annual CampaignSubmitted By balbrigh@mchenry.edu 2/12/2009 4:52:26 PM Phone: 8676 The Special Needs Department is accepting donations to the Adult & Child Rehab Center for McHenry County for their 2009 Annual Campaign. We have a donation can on Gayle’s desk in A-257. To learn about this amazing place, just click on the link below. Any donation, large or small, is appreciated. You can even make a donation right on their website. See the “Donate” button on the left side of their home page. Many Thanks!!
AVP Buildings and Grounds search updateSubmitted By rally@mchenry.edu 2/3/2009 3:15:40 PM Phone: 815-455-8585 Assistant Vice President of Buildings and Grounds search update: I am thrilled to report that Ed Hall has accepted the position of Assistant Vice President of Buildings and Grounds. He will begin with the College on Monday, February 23, 2009. Please join me in welcoming Ed to the College and doing whatever we can to ensure a smooth transition. Please also join me in taking this opportunity to thank Scott Selcke for his many years of fine service to MCC, and to wish him the best as he transitions to retirement at the end of the month. Thanks Ron Grant CongratsSubmitted By wmoylan@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 9:57:20 AM Phone: x7518 Please join me in congratulating Phil Grandinetti, Mike Albamonte, and Jim Falco for their success in pursuing an $8,963 grant from the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s Illinois Cooperative Work Study (ICWS) Program. The grant matches committed funds from local area automotive dealers to provide paid internship opportunities for qualified automotive students. Congrats! Wendy Moylan, Director of Resource Development Temporary office and telephone extensionSubmitted By skormana@mchenry.edu 2/20/2009 7:28:55 AM Phone: Ed Hall, the incoming Assistant Vice President of Buildings and Grounds, will have a temporary office in room B180 and will use telephone extension 8400 for the week of February 23rd only. The week of March 2nd Ed will be moving into office B179 and will answer extension 8564. Cafeteria MenuCHIP's SUB COMING TUESDAY 2/17Submitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 8:57:50 AM Phone: 8793 Tuesday is Sub Day!
NewslettersBagpipes Submission ReminderSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 2/6/2009 11:27:59 AM Phone: x8728 Just a reminder that we're accepting your news about accomplishments, presentations, awards or unique projects for Newsmakers in Bagpipes. Also, do you have a colleague that has made your day and want to show your appreciation to them? Fill out a S.T.A.R. recognition form, located below. Finally, did you have a super experience at a restaurant in town or away? Send a restaurant review. Please submit your items by Feb. 16 to be included in the spring issue, to be released in late March.
Send Us Your Exotic Vacation PhotosSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 2/19/2009 5:01:40 PM Phone: x8728 Break away from the winter doldrums and browse through your vacation photos from the last year or two. Pick out a favorite snapshot or digital image of your travels--the more exotic the better--to share with MCC employees. Submit your photo(s), along with a brief description, to Donna at dbieschk@mchenry.edu. Deadline to submit vacation photos is Feb. 26. TechTalk - New Email Remote Access!Submitted By AskIT@mchenry.edu 2/24/2009 1:14:05 PM Phone: ext. 8457 February - We are moving all MCC email accounts to a new server! You will receive notification ahead of time via email and through your department head, but please read this TechTalk for more information on the new remote access Outlook. Also read more about IT: Start of Semester; Tech Tip: Spotting SPAM; and other important news on files and bandwidth here at the college. If you use a computer on campus, read TechTalk! It's always only one page.
This is Your NewsletterSubmitted By enewsletter@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 8:46:12 AM Phone: The Employ-E-Newsletter was created to make it easier for you to get the information you want. We are constantly trying to improve on the work we’ve done so we want your input. Let us know what you think. Even if some aspects of the newsletter annoy you, we want to hear from you. Don’t worry, we won’t be offended. We are open to suggestions. Send us your comments and help us make everyone’s Employ-E-Newsletter the best it can be. Send your comments to: enewsletter@mchenry.edu AthleticsAirline Tickets to Orlando - Spring Break, 2009Submitted By wreynold@mchenry.edu 2/9/2009 11:55:29 PM Phone: 8547 The MCC softball team has two extra airline tickets to Orlando, FL over spring break that we are looking to sell, as a pair, at cost. The group tickets, on the same flights as the Lady Scots softball team, are on AirTran out of Midway Airport, non-stop to Orlando. Departing on Friday, March 20 at 10:55 a.m. and returning on Friday, March 27 at 9:48 p.m. The round-trip tickets are a very affordable $228 each for a total of $456.00. Checks to be made payable to MCC Softball, in A-109. The first fully-paid customer will reserve these two tickets. Thank you. Airline Tickets to Orlando - Spring Break, 2009Submitted By wreynold@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 5:52:52 PM Phone: 8547 The MCC softball team has two extra airline tickets to Orlando, FL over spring break that we are looking to sell, as a pair, at cost. The group tickets, on the same flights as the Lady Scots softball team, are on AirTran out of Midway Airport, non-stop to Orlando. Departing on Friday, March 20 at 10:55 a.m. and returning on Friday, March 27 at 9:39 a.m. The non-stop round-trip tickets are a very affordable $228 each for a total of $456.00. Checks to be made payable to MCC Softball, in A-109. The first fully-paid customer will reserve these two tickets. Thank you. Health and WellnessDental InsuranceSubmitted By rally@mchenry.edu 2/20/2009 10:21:30 AM Phone: 815-455-8585 To those eligible to be covered on the College’s dental insurance: Due to concerns Insurance Advisory Committee members have heard about the College’s dental insurance, the Committee is currently considering a different dental insurance plan. The Committee is currently collecting information and a quote for rates, and plans to make this information available to you as it becomes available. The Committee is also planning to hold several open meetings, to share information, and to have representatives here to answer any questions you might have. The meetings are tentatively scheduled for the week beginning March 16. Information and updates will be provided as appropriate. Thank you Supporting Aging ParentsSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 2/3/2009 2:44:41 PM Phone: 815-455-8577 Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 12:00PM-1:00PM in the Employee Dining Room: Ed Bennett, LCSW, Recovery Services Manager at Family Alliance, will be giving information and leading a discussion on supporting aging parents. Family Alliance has been providing geriatric services to seniors and their caregivers since 1981 and will offer strategies for facing challenges. When should they stop driving? Who’s going to tell them? How about all those meds they take? What if they don’t take them? Bring your questions and your solutions. Dessert will be provided. You can register for this session with Professional Development. For more information, contact Whitney Kuhlin in HR at x8577 or Pat Stejskal in Professional Development at x7530. Union NewsMarket Day Drawing WinnersSubmitted By acarzoli@mchenry.edu 2/4/2009 9:21:00 AM Phone: Thank you to everyone who ordered Market Day this month and supported the MCC Staff Council Scholarship and Social Committees. It was nice to see some new faces! Although we didn't reach our goal of $3000 in orders, we did increase our orders over last month by about $500, so that was great! Because we did not meet the Market Day goal set for us, we didn't earn the $250 Barnes and Noble gift card; however the Social Committee will still be purchasing two prizes for the drawing. The winners are: 1st place - $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble or Market Day (winner's choice): MARY JEAN DEJA, and 2nd place - Market Day Chocolate Chip Pudding Cakes: JENNIE HOFFMAN Congratulations! Your prizes will be available at the March 2nd Market Day pick up. PersonalChinchillas for SaleSubmitted By pmills@mchenry.edu 2/2/2009 10:46:47 AM Phone: 455-8759 A friend has hand-raised several chinchillas that are for sale. They're nocturnal critters and live to be 15-20 yrs old. (They're not good for very young children.) They are sweet and very fun. Let me know if you are interested. I could also get photos.~ Patt Driver needed from Harvard to Twin LakesSubmitted By avaughn@mchenry.edu 2/20/2009 12:26:40 PM Phone: 815.790.1785 Looking for an individual to transport two teenage boys from Harvard, IL to Twin Lakes, WI on school day morings through the end of the school year. If you or someone you know makes that trip or is just interested in making some pocket money please let me know. Girl Scout Cookies - Thank YouSubmitted By mkeehn@mchenry.edu 2/26/2009 11:07:17 AM Phone: x7528 I would like to thank all those would bought Girl Scouts cookies this year from my daughter Julie's troop. Thank you for supporting Girl Scouts and enjoy!! Margaret Keehn HAHS Tack & Craft Sale - Sat 2/28 9am-4pmSubmitted By jlefevre@mchenry.edu 2/18/2009 9:47:50 AM Phone: x8562 The Hooved Animal Humane Society is holding their annual Tack and Craft Sale next Saturday, February 28th from 9am - 4pm. This is a great opportunity to come out and visit the farm. Even if you don't have horses or know that much about them, our craft fair offers unique items for horse and non-horse lovers alike. I found a gorgeous handcrafted birdhouse last year for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day, as well as jewelry, home decor and much more! Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock will also be there with some of their adoptable dogs and cats. If you have any tack that you would like to donate, I would be happy to take it over for you - just give me a call at 8562. The attached PDF has a few more details, or visit the HAHS website (link below). Hope to see you there!
MCCAASubmitted By cscherma@mchenry.edu 2/25/2009 7:04:33 PM Phone: 815-455-8781 Interested in joining the MCC chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association? Your dues help protect your retirement benefits. See Mini Briefing attachment. Contact Cathie Scherman if you're interested in joining. MCCAA Members please see 2nd attachment concerning retiree insurance seminar.
More Free Haircuts!Submitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 2/6/2009 10:28:23 AM Phone: 8582 Need a haircut? In case you didn't get a coupon last time... More free haircut coupons are available for a free cut and style plus a free gift at Opulance Salon -- there's a basket of coupons outside of Student Life. Opulance is located north of Huntley Rd. (near Spring Hill Mall) on Rt. 31. They do men, women and kids. No strings attached, plus each coupon comes with a piece of chocolate. :) It's a nice place -- not snooty at all, and stylists are experienced. Offer is for for new customers only. Save your StampsSubmitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 2/27/2009 2:45:57 PM Phone: 8582 My nieces are starting a stamp collection and are in need of interesting postage stamps. If you get a letter with a stamp, and you think of it, please just tear off the corner w/the stamp and send it to me, Paula, in A136. Any denomination, plus stamps from other countries gladly accepted. Thanks! Shoes for Afghan Children; Cookies for SoldiersSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 2/27/2009 12:00:19 PM Phone: 8728 Mary Moltmann, retired psychology instructor, thanks MCC employees for donating gently-used shoes and socks for soldiers to distribute to the bare-footed Afghan children who live near the Army base. On Feb. 19, Mary emailed 1st Sgt. Andy Fowles of the Woodstock National Guard's Delta Company, to expect 27 boxes filled with 451 pairs of shoes, 25 pairs of boots, and 513 pairs of socks that have been contributed by her church and community members, including MCC employees. 1st Sgt. Andy Fowles sent her the following email: "Thank you so much. I can't believe all of the donations, it is incredible. We will make a lot of kids very happy once we get all of these handed out. Our plan is to meet with one of the village elders and ask him the best way to distribute the shoes and socks. Sometimes it is difficult to hand the stuff out and be fair about it because the older kids take it away from the younger kids, but this time we have plenty for all of them. We are very lucky to have people like you supporting us!" Mary is still collecting Girl Scout cookies to send to the 54 soldiers with the Woodstock National Guard. If you would like to donate a box, contact Mary at maryed86@sbcglobal.net Thanks for the cards and flowersSubmitted By jracine@mchenry.edu 2/11/2009 1:58:48 PM Phone: Thanks to everybody who sent us cards and flowers to celebrate the birth of our baby girl, Aubrey Claire. It's really nice to be a part of such a caring community. Mom and baby are doing excellent! Valentines for VeteransSubmitted By rritter@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 8:09:39 AM Phone: 8930 Students at Richmond-Burton Grade School show their appreciation and support of Veterans with Valentine Cards sent to the McHenry County Veterans Assistance Commission. They requested the cards be distributed Veterans throughout McHenry County. Please stop by the Staff Council's bulletin board located nearest the entrance hall by the Bookstore to view them. A big THANK YOU VETERANS from the students at Richmond-Burton. WANTED: CHRISTIANSubmitted By rritter@mchenry.edu 2/13/2009 8:27:21 AM Phone: 8930 I'm the advisor to the Campus Christian Fellowship organization on campus and will be retiring June 30 of this year. This leaves my CCF students without an advisor for next year. Did you know that without an advisor a club isn't official? If you've been thinking about becoming an advisor, and you're a Christian, consider this organization. The students are a wonderful group of young people, very dedicated, and they have a sincere love of Jesus. Knowing these students and being part of the CCF group has deeply enriched my life. If you think this might be an organization you are interested in feel free to contact me, or even better, attend our meetings. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 - 4 p.m. in A205. Tuesday is Bible study and Thursday is dedicated to prayers. |