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President/Board NewsAugust Board HighlightsSubmitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu 8/30/2009 7:44:20 PM Phone: 8694 Our Trustees met on Tuesday, August 18 for a Special Board Meeting, and on Thursday, August 27, for their Regular August Board meeting. The link below will take you to the monthly Board highlights memo on InsideMCC. Back to topAugust President's Report to the BoardSubmitted By kplinske@mchenry.edu 8/30/2009 7:47:21 PM Phone: 8694 As part of the Regular Board Meeting on August 27, Dr. Tyree gave a President's Report to the Trustees. An expanded version of his report is available via the link below. Back to topProfessional Development2 - Week E-mail 8-25 - 9-10Submitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 8/25/2009 12:25:10 PM Phone: 815-479-7768 There are some great opportunities for Faculty who are getting ready to kick off a new semester. There is plenty of help to answer all your training questions. Also a Webinar on Undocumented Students. Check these out using the link below:
2 Week E-Mail of Upcoming ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 8/11/2009 4:19:53 PM Phone: 815-479-7768 We've got more Vantage Trainings for Budget Managers and some great opportunities for Faculty who are getting ready to kick off a new semester. Check these out using the link below:
2-Week E-mail of Upcoming ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 8/14/2009 3:17:14 PM Phone: 815-479-7768 We've got two more Vantage Trainings for Budget Managers and some great opportunities for Faculty who are getting ready to kick off a new semester. There is plenty of help to answer all your training questions. Check these out using the link below:
2-Week E-Mail Upcoming ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 8/28/2009 11:21:54 AM Phone: 815-479-7768 There are some great opportunities for Faculty who are getting ready to kick off a new semester. There is plenty of help to answer all your training questions. Also a Webinar on Undocumented Students. Check these out using the link below:
2-Week Email of ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 3:55:16 PM Phone: 815-479-7768 There are some great opportunities for Faculty who are getting ready to kick off a new semester. There is plenty of help to answer all your training questions. Also a Webinar on Undocumented Students. Check these out using the link below:
2-Week Email of Upcoming ClassesSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 8/18/2009 4:27:21 PM Phone: 815-479-4468 We've got two more Vantage Trainings for Budget Managers and some great opportunities for Faculty who are getting ready to kick off a new semester. There is plenty of help to answer all your training questions. Check these out using the link below:
Fall Faculty Workshops on August 20thSubmitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 8/7/2009 12:46:07 PM Phone: 815-479-7768 Fall Faculty Workshops are on Thursday, August 20th. While this day is primarily a Professional Development time for our faculty members, we encourage all employees to participate in two important events: • Dr. Larry Tyree, our new Interim President, and Dr. Tony Miksa, our new Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, will present our opening session on “Who’s New at MCC” in the Conference Center from 11:00-11:30am. • Our traditional “kick-off to the new semester” lunch will be served from 11:30-12:15pm in the cafeteria. We know that not everyone can leave their work areas to come to these events, but ask that departments do what they can to allow as many as possible to attend while still providing needed coverage. Please check out the attached schedule for the day. The Emergency Response Drill in the afternoon is geared specifically for our faculty members. We will have safety training events for all employees on Professional Development Day in October. All full time faculty will be participating in the afternoon and evening activities. Adjunct faculty members are invited to attend in the afternoon, if possible, and are strongly encouraged to come to the evening meetings.
Innovative Program AwardSubmitted By csobolak@mchenry.edu 8/13/2009 1:50:41 PM Phone: 7538 Have you started a program at MCC that is ground-breaking and worthy of recognition? The Illinois Council of Community College Administrators is recognizing cutting-edge programs at the annual conference. By accessing the www.iccca.org website, you will see the application form. The Illinois Council of Community College Administrators is now accepting proposals for the 2009 Innovation Award. The proposal form can be found on the ICCCA website at www.iccca.org. Once at the site, click on conference and you will see the form along the left side of the page. You can now submit electronically. All entries must be received by September 17, 2009 to be considered. Please consider sharing your innovative college program. The award will be given at this year’s ICCCA Fall conference, November 18-20 in Springfield. Mark your calendars! Thank you.
Upcoming Workshops August 11 - 27.Submitted By profdev@mchenry.edu 8/3/2009 2:32:55 PM Phone: 815-479-7768 We've got more Vantage Trainings for Budget Managers and some great opportunities for Faculty who are getting ready to kick off a new semester. Check these out using the link below:
HR NewsCoffee with ColleaguesSubmitted By trosenbe@mchenry.edu 8/12/2009 7:48:12 AM Phone: 815-455-8995 Reminder: Coffee with Colleagues will be in the Atrium in the A Building at 8:30. MCC Employee PicnicSubmitted By trosenbe@mchenry.edu 8/6/2009 4:33:09 PM Phone: 815-455-8995 Save the date for the annual employee picnic which will be Friday, August 21st from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Open Time: Dean of IT and ISSubmitted By smoll@mchenry.edu 8/13/2009 8:53:02 PM Phone: x8987 Open Times are scheduled for the Dean of Instructional Technology and Interdisciplinary Studies: August 17th: 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM (Room A119)- - - - - - - - - - - - - August 18th: 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM & 2:15 to 3:15 PM (Room A242) August 25th: 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM (Room A119) - - - - - - - - - - - Please arrive promptly, Candidates will provide a 5-7 minute presentation. Feedback forms will be available at the open sessions for your written input into the process. Inform colleagues in your area who do not have access to Outlook. Thank you, Sandra Hess Moll, Director of Employment Services, AA Coord. Professional and Classified Staff MeetingSubmitted By jhain@mchenry.edu 8/25/2009 4:27:24 PM Phone: 8737 The monthly professional and classified staff meeting will be held on Friday, August 28, in Rm. A113 at 9:00 a.m. Vision Insurance BenefitsSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 8/6/2009 11:49:15 AM Phone: 815-455-8577 Our Vision carrier, VSP, now has 3 enhanced benefits: 1) 30% off unlimited additional pairs of prescription glasses when purchased the same day as the eye exam from the same VSP doctor who provided the exam 2) 30% off unlimited non-prescription sunglasses when purchased the same day as the eye exam from the same VSP doctor who provided the exam 3) Contact lens wearers may be eligible for a covered in full initial contact lens fitting and evaluation and initial supply of approved lenses, including toric, multifocal, and hydrogel lenses Campus EventsAsk Me!Submitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 8/20/2009 5:23:57 PM Phone: Attention all MCC faculty and staff... Don't forget to wear your MCC Ask Me! lanyards during the first two weeks of classes. This is a great way to be visible to students or other visitors who need assistance. After all, they're our customers, and we're here for them. Thanks for your participation in this effort! Auditions for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"Submitted By jgeller@mchenry.edu 8/24/2009 8:41:28 AM Phone: 8746 Auditions for Tennessee William's classic drama "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" will be held on Monday and Tuesday, August 31st and September 1st from 6:00 - 8:00 in The Black Box Theatre D-167. Please bring a 2-4 minute dramatic monologue or readings will be provided for you to audition. There are roles for 6 men and 5 women and all roles are open. Auditions are open to all students, staff and faculty as well as members of the community. There are also roles for 2 boys and 2 girls 10 and under so if you have children that are interested in performing please bring them to audition. The children's roles are small and there will not be a great deal of rehearsal time especially at the start of the process. Rehearsals will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:30 and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00. Performances begin on November 5 and runs November 6,7,12,13,14,19,20,21. Please contact Jay Geller for more information. Bagle DaySubmitted By mkeehn@mchenry.edu 8/18/2009 11:44:09 AM Phone: x7528 Bagel Day will be held outside the President's Office on August 19 to welcome Dr. Tyree. Bioneers@ MCC Save the Date! Nov. 7thSubmitted By pdieckho@mchenry.edu 8/13/2009 3:13:33 PM Phone: 7817 If you are into "green" or want to know about "green", the Bioneers@MCC Symposium is for you! Save the Date! Nov. 7th MCC Conference Center, Commons Area and Breakout Rooms Keynote Speakers: John Ivanko & Lisa Kivirist, authors of Ecopreneuring (Putting Purpose and Planet before Profit) Sessions will include: Local Homes using Renewable Energy, Energy Saving tips, MCC Alternative Fuels Training Program (our own Phil Grandinetti), What's Happening with McHenry County's Water Supply, Rain Gardens for Recycling Water, Food & Sustainable Living, Green Economy, and much more! Lunch will feature local organic food prepared by Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen. Many green businesses and organizations will have exhibits featuring local products and valuable information. Each participant will receive a free CFL, courtesy of Citizens Utility Board. CPDUs will be available for teachers.
CLC Tastefully Simple Fundraiser!Submitted By dryan@mchenry.edu 8/24/2009 4:22:54 PM Phone: 8555 We are once again going to sell Tastefully Simple products as a fundraiser in the Children's Learning Center. The sale will not officially start for a couple of weeks, however we are in between summer and fall catalogs. If you have some favorite products that you'd like to order that you know will be going away for the season, contact me to order from the summer catalog prior to September 5. After that date, the sale will officially start with the fall catalog. More information to follow. . . In the meantime, check out the web site below for product details!
Coffee with Colleagues - August 19Submitted By mkeehn@mchenry.edu 8/11/2009 4:47:08 PM Phone: x 7528 Coffee with Colleagues will be held outside the President's Office on Wednesday, August 19. Please come by and meet Dr. Larry Tyree as we welcome him to the College. Get on Board with MCC Employee Shuttle ProgramSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 8/18/2009 9:40:56 PM Phone: We are anticipating record enrollment this Fall. We are also anticipating that our parking lots will be near capacity, especially during daytime hours on Mondays-Thursdays. To make parking more convenient for you and our students, we have partnered with the Crystal Lake Park District to create an MCC Employee Shuttle program. Beginning August 24, the shuttle will be available for all employees who: 1) work full-time, 2) start work between 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., and 3) typically leave MCC between 4 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. How does it work? Several MCC shuttles will run continuous loops Monday-Thursday between Lippold Park and MCC. Shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations are: MCC Entrance near the flagpoles and Raiders Football Parking Lot in Lippold Park. The shuttles will run during the following hours on Monday-Thursday: 7:15-8:30 a.m. and 4-5:15 p.m. Shuttles will provide door-to-door service, picking-up and dropping-off employees at the Raiders Parking Lot in Lippold Park and at the College entrance by the flagpoles. There will be signs at Lippold Park to direct you to the proper parking lot. If you would need to return to your vehicle during the day due to an emergency, Campus Safety will arrange for transportation for you back to Lippold Park. Why should you participate? For every day that you participate in the employee shuttle program, you will be given a Shuttle Buck, a $1.00 coupon for the MCC Cafeteria. And, for every day that you ride the shuttle, your name will be entered into a drawing for one of five $50 American Express gift certificates. In addition, the parking lot at Lippold Park will be substantially less busy than the MCC parking lots. Enjoy a stress-free, door-to-door shuttle service that will provide greater flexibility to our students. We will re-evaluate the demand for on-campus parking on a weekly basis to determine when we will be able to discontinue the Employee Shuttle Program. Questions? Contact Kathy Plinske at kplinske@mchenry.edu. Large Events on CampusSubmitted By acarzoli@mchenry.edu 8/11/2009 10:15:34 AM Phone: August 12th, we will be hosting the Hearthstone Senior Fair. Approximately 2000 seniors will be on campus to receive information on services, play Bingo, eat lunch and dance to Vito Buffalo. This event will be taking place in the gym, breakout rooms, Commons area and cafeteria. Please direct anyone lost to the circle drive entrance vestibule near the Commons and cafeteria. Also this week, we will have 325 SEDOM employees on campus Thursday for their in-service staff development program in the gym. They will be eating lunch in the cafeteria between 11:30am and 1pm. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. MCC Welcomes Dr. TyreeSubmitted By mkeehn@mchenry.edu 8/14/2009 3:29:07 PM Phone: x7528 Please join the Board of Trustess in welcoming Dr. Larry Tyree as Interim President on his first day, Monday, August 17. The College is hosting a welcome coffee in the Employee Dining Room from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Please stop by and say hello. If you are unavailable to meet Dr. Tyree on Monday, the the President's Office will be hosting Bagel Day on Wednesday, August 19 outside our office. Reminder- Employee Parking OptionsSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 9:29:34 AM Phone: Beginning today (August 24), MCC shuttles are running in continuous loops between Lippold Park and MCC. Shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations are: MCC Entrance near the flagpoles and Raiders Football Parking Lot in Lippold Park (map is attached). The shuttles run during the following hours on Monday-Thursday: 7:15-8:30 a.m. and 4-5:15 p.m. There are signs at Lippold Park to direct you to the proper parking lot. If you need to return to your vehicle during the day due to an emergency, Campus Safety will arrange for transportation for you back to Lippold Park. For every day that you participate in the employee shuttle program, you will be given a Shuttle Buck, a $1.00 coupon for the MCC Cafeteria. And your name will be entered into a drawing for one of five $50 American Express gift certificates! Want other parking options? There is a regular PACE Bus Route that has pick-up/drop-off locations at MCC and at the Crystal Lake, Woodstock and Harvard train stations. Please visit http://www.pacebus.com/sub/schedules/route_detail.asp?RouteNo=808 for more details. If you still plan to park on campus, here are a few things to remember. A police officer will be posted at each of the College entrances, directing traffic to a specific parking lot. Vehicles will likely not be allowed to drive around Ring Road – for example, if you enter via Lucas Road, you may be directed to park in Lot A, without the option to drive to other lots on campus. Security officers will also be stationed in each of our parking lots to monitor the number of spaces available, and help direct traffic to open spaces. Please plan to arrive early as you may not be able to park in the lot closest to the building in which you work. Thank you for your continued cooperation!
Something New Around CampusSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 5:16:55 PM Phone: Amidst the preparations for the beginning of fall semester, perhaps you noticed something new while walking through the hallways of MCC. Yes--digital signage is here! Last week, MCC launched digital signage messaging around campus. In total, there are 11 flat-panel LCD screens and 24 LED screens with scrolling information. LCD screens will display event information, including Student Life activities, MCC Scots game info and other key reminders for students (such as registration deadlines and Financial Aid reminders). LED screens will scroll date/time information, as well as provide directions to buildings, classrooms, etc. Both sets of screens are integrated with the College's Emergency Response Plan and would display emergency information if/when needed. So, be sure to check them out--and remind students to use them as well. Welcome Event for Dr. Larry TyreeSubmitted By mkeehn@mchenry.edu 8/11/2009 4:38:56 PM Phone: x7528 Please join the Board of Trustess in welcoming Dr. Larry Tyree as Interim President on his first day, Monday, August 17. The College is hosting a welcome coffee in the Employee Dining Room from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Please stop by and say hello. Welcome Picnic for All!Submitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 3:41:25 PM Phone: 8772 To all Staff, Faculty and Administrators: Please plan to join in on the “Welcome Picnic” on Wednesday, August 26! There are so many new people here on campus to meet…and so little time! This is a great opportunity to mingle with students and colleagues. Do your best to spend some time with someone you don’t know yet! Here are the details: WHO: The entire campus community! WHEN: Wednesday, August 26, from 11am-1pm WHERE: The Cafeteria Patio WHAT: Free food & beverages with live music! Music by Justin & Jim Woidyla of Modern Day Romeos Sponsored by: Student Life Faculty Association Staff Council Professional Development Department/Division News403b/457 Provider On CampusSubmitted By tmcdonal@mchenry.edu 8/10/2009 8:17:34 AM Phone: 8749 On Thursday, August 13th, Tim Bober from Fox River Financial Consultants will be on campus and available to schedule meetings with employees. If you are interested in meeting with Tim to discuss your participation in the College's 403b/457 account plan, please set up a specific time to meet with Tim. You can contact Scott Heinzman at Fox River Financial to set up a time. Scott can be reached at 630-587-5922 or scott.heinzman@lpl.com. 403b/457 Representative On CampusSubmitted By tmcdonal@mchenry.edu 8/5/2009 9:30:05 AM Phone: On Thursday, August 13th, Tim Bober from Fox River Financial Consultants will be on campus and available to schedule meetings with employees. If you are interested in meeting with Tim to discuss your participation in the College's 403b/457 account plan, please set up a specific time to meet with Tim. You can contact Scott Heinzman at Fox River Financial to set up a time. Scott can be reached at 630-587-5922 or scott.heinzman@lpl.com. 457/403b Advisor On CampusSubmitted By tmcdonald@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 10:32:17 AM Phone: 8749 On Wednesday, August 26th, Don Skadow from Fox River Financial Consultants will be on campus and available to schedule meetings with employees. If you are interested in meeting with Don to discuss your participation in the College's 403b/457 account plan, please set up a time to meet with Don. You can contact Scott Heinzman at Fox River Financial to set up a time. Scott can be reached at 630-587-5922 or scott.heinzman@lpl.com. Accommodations NotificationSubmitted By balbrigh@mchenry.edu 8/18/2009 7:05:10 PM Phone: 815-455-8676 MCC Faculty,if you receive the attached notice for one of your students from the Special Needs Department, please feel free to discuss the accommodations with your student. The notice will indicate the accommodations for which the student is eligible. He/she may or may not choose to use the accommodations in your class. Please do not provide accommodations if you have not received this notice. If a student is asking for accommodations, but you have not received the notification from Special Needs, please refer students us by sending them to room A-257 or suggesting they call me at 815-455-8676. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the above number or extension 8676. In addition, you can visit our webpage on InsideMCC for much more information about our department and disabilities in general. Thank you! Bev Albright, Special Needs Coordinator.
BAUBLE LULUSubmitted By KBENNETT@MCHENRY.EDU 8/5/2009 10:21:16 AM Phone: 815-479-7587 Looking for a little pick me up? Need a nice gift? Check out our new line of Baubles from LULU. Each bead is only $3.99! Snake chain necklaces or bracelets are $3.99 as well.
COOL LUNCHBAGS AND LAPTOP SLEEVESSubmitted By KBENNETT@MCHENRY.EDU 8/6/2009 12:41:06 PM Phone: 815-479-7587 Looking for a cool lunch bag to carry your lunch or dinner to work? How about a new laptop sleeve? Check out the pictures below to see what we have. The Gourmet Lunch totes are $18.99 and the laptop sleeves are $29.99. Remember employees receive a 10% discount.
IBHE Approves New AAT in Special EducationSubmitted By swenzel@mchenry.edu 8/24/2009 9:11:45 AM Phone: ext 7654 Academic and Student Affairs is pleased and proud to announce that on August 11, 2009, the Illinois Board of Higher Education approved a new degree to be offered at McHenry County College: the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) Special Education degree. The degree program was approved by ICCB on July 17, 2009. The Education and Social Science Division is gearing up to begin offering classes toward this degree in FA 2010. Congratulations on a job well done to the Education and Social Science Division, to Executive Dean Ron Geary, to Jim Falco, Lisha Linder, and Deb Ryan for developing the program concept and submission documents, and to new Dean of Education Amy Maxeiner, who has been working to implement the degree program since her arrival on campus this past July. Market Day has moved to Student Life!Submitted By tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 3:46:27 PM Phone: 8772 Market Day is now overseen by Student Life. Each month a different student organization will sponsor Market Day and receive the proceeds. Please support our MCC student organizations and submit your order today! If you have any questions, contact Talia Koronkiewicz, Coordinator of Student Life @ ext. 8772 or tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu To make an online order: http://www.marketday.com/ Enter MCC's account: 25817 The last day to order for August is August 27! MCC Welcomes New Interim Vice PresidentSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 5:31:38 PM Phone: On Wednesday, August 19, the College welcomed Dr. Francis (Frank) Zeller to the position of Interim Vice President for Administrative Services/Treasurer. Dr. Zeller has a Doctorate and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Lewis College in Lockport, IL. He has served as an Interim Vice President in a number of organizations, including Center for Sight and Hearing Impaired in Rockford, Joliet Junior College and Highland Community College. Prior to these positions, Dr. Zeller was Vice President of Business Services at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, IL from 1973-2000. The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Zeller at a special board meeting on Tuesday, August 18. He will serve on an interim basis while a nationwide search is conducted. We are pleased to have him at MCC! MCC's Online NewsroomSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 8/7/2009 11:45:16 AM Phone: x8728 Don't wait to read news about MCC in the local papers, view news about MCC people, programs and events from our online newsroom, which is availble from the MCC web page, under the "News" heading. Did you know that MCC's nursing lab provides opportunities for hospice nurses and Centegra nurse educators? Did you know that MCC provides a community service by decreasing electrical energy usage during a high demand event, allowing more power for homes and businesses? For information on these and other items from July and August press releases online, click on the link below. MCC's day trips, extended trips and non-credit classes and seminars are also included in the online newsroom. Plus, meet new faces at MCC via the online newsroom, including Chef Thomas Kaltenecker, new Culinary instructor; Dr. Flecia Thomas, MCC's new dean for Student Success; Tony Miksa, MCC's new vice president of Academics and Student Affairs; and Bob DeWitt, new board trustee. Back to topNew Teaching/Special Education DegreeSubmitted By swenzel@mchenry.edu 8/3/2009 1:02:13 PM Phone: x 7654 Academic and Student Affairs is pleased and proud to announce that on July 17, 2009, the Illinois Community College Board approved a new degree to be offered at McHenry County College: the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) – Special Education degree. ICCB has requested Illinois Board of Higher Education approval for this new degree. Congratulations on a job well done to the Education and Social Science Division, to Executive Dean Ron Geary , and to Jim Falco, Lisha Linder, and Deb Ryan. New/Revised Process for Name Badge RequestsSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 8/4/2009 9:51:10 AM Phone: 8727 HR and OMPR have updated the process for name badge requests. Here is the new process- please take note: Each month on the Monday after the Board Meeting, HR will provide a list of all new/promoted employees and their official title(s) to OMPR via spreadsheet. This information is taken directly from the board report for accuracy and timeliness. If necessary, OMPR will create a temporary name badge for all on that list so that new employees have a badge quickly, and in many cases, even before they begin their first day at MCC. -New employees will have an opportunity to request a different name only (not title) to be used on their permanent badge. They will have 30 days from their start date to email the OMPR marketing assistant (jlefevre@mchenry.edu) with this request. If they do not, a permanent badge will be developed with the name we have on file per the board report. -If you have hired classified or part-time staff/adjunct faculty and need a badge, please email the OMPR marketing assistant (jlefevre@mchenry.edu) with the employee's correct name and title, as well as their start date. We will add these names to the monthly spreadsheet. -If you are an existing employee and lose/misplace your badge, please submit a project request to OMPR for a new badge. This project request document is attached and also can be found on InsideMCC. We are working with IT on an even more streamlined process and will update you again when that takes effect. In the meantime, please follow the above process, and contact me (chaggerty@mchenry.edu) with any questions. Thanks for your attention! Back to topResponding to Media InquiriesSubmitted By chaggerty@mchenry.edu 8/25/2009 2:50:00 PM Phone: If you are contacted by the media requesting information pertaining to the College, here are some helpful reminders: 1) Get the reporter's name, paper and contact information--as well as information reporter is requesting. 2) Contact the Director of Marketing and Public Relations promptly for notification of inquiry. 3) The Director of Marketing and Public Relations will counsel faculty/staff member on whether they can handle directly or the Office of Marketing and Public Relations will manage. Some Additional Suggestions: -When answering questions from the press, you should always be fair and factual. Remember, you are the voice of the College. -If asked questions outside of your expertise, refer to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations. -In some instances when faculty/staff are able to talk to press directly, the Director of Marketing and Public Relations or a member of the OMPR media team may wish to be present during that discussion. Please remember that it is the responsibility of all MCC faculty and staff to continually practice procedures and behaviors that will gain respect of the press--and the community. This includes speaking positively about related programs and events on behalf of the College. Even if you are in line at the grocery store or picking up dry cleaning, you are a representative of the College. So, what can you say if someone contacts you right now? Here are a few basic talking points to help you along: 1) MCC has a record enrollment of credit students for fall, both traditional and adult students. 2) All faculty and staff are making additional efforts to be available for these students if they have questions, need help locating classrooms or simply need to find the restrooms, cafeteria or library. 3) Everyone at the College is excited about the start of the fall semester and welcoming our students back. Special Needs ResourcesSubmitted By balbrigh@mchenry.edu 8/28/2009 10:45:30 AM Phone: 8676 Are you interested in learning more about the support services available to students with special needs here at MCC? Do you want to know more about a particular disability? Please click on the link below for the Special Needs webpage on Inside MCC. We have added some very informative videos.
TOTEBAGSSubmitted By KBENNETT@MCHENRY.EDU 8/6/2009 12:50:46 PM Phone: 815-479-7587 Looking for a new totebag? We just received some really cool ones. Click on the pictures below.....
Welcome Event for Dr. Larry TyreeSubmitted By mkeehn@mchenry.edu 8/11/2009 4:33:27 PM Phone: x7528 Please join the Board of Trustess in welcoming Dr. Larry Tyree as Interim President on his first day, Monday, August 17. The College is hosting a welcome coffee in the Employee Dining Room from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Please stop by and say hello. Cafeteria MenuCAFETERIA NEWSSubmitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 8/12/2009 8:40:56 AM Phone: ext. 8793 We have started the new fresh baked gourmet cookies this week- let us know how you like them! Here's another surprise- beginning Monday August 24th, we will be serving bagels daily from GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL!!! We know how much you love them, and now we can provide them to you fresh daily!!!! Mark your calendars for Tuesday August 25th- that will be our first Chip's Sub Sandwich Meal Deal! Also- thursday August 27th is Roast Turkey Day! Bring your appetites! More surprises to come.......... NewslettersAugust TechTalk and QuizSubmitted By AskIT@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 1:59:38 PM Phone: 8457 TECHTALK SPECIAL EDITION: Start of Semester Survival Guide! Get the tech answers you need to get started this semester - all on one page. Please remember to shut down the computer you use when you leave for the day, to assist IT in running software and security updates overnight. August Quiz - Which of the below is NOT a real unit of measurement? Extra kudos for giving both the word and its (fictional) definition. a.) Megabytes b.) Flops c.) Joules d.) Parsecs e.) Gigawatts f.) MIPS g.) Microts h.) Kilowatts i.) Dynes j.) Yottabytes Back to topBagpipes Printed Copies AvailableSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 8/5/2009 2:10:28 PM Phone: x8728 We have printed copies of the Bagpipes summer issue available for anyone who wants to take the newsletter home to read or save in a scrapbook. Contact Donna a the above phone or email to request a copy. Remember to send your S.T.A.R. employee recognition form, restaurant reviews, recipes, Newsmakers items, and other feature ideas to Donna by Sept. 1 for the fall issue. For those who missed the summer issue of Bagpipes, which includes photos from the President's Reception, visit insideMCC and scroll down to Newsletters or click on the link below: Back to topEarly Bird Edition of THE INFORMERSubmitted By cletteri@mchenry.edu 8/25/2009 2:26:43 PM Phone: x 8762 Follow the link to the EARLY BIRD edition of the library's newsletter, THE INFORMER. There is new information about textbooks in the library, changes to our databases and access to them, and much more. Read on! Back to topStart of Semester - Computer Survival Guide!Submitted By AskIT@mchenry.edu 8/26/2009 9:10:08 AM Phone: 8457 TECHTALK SPECIAL EDITION: Start of Semester Survival Guide! Get the tech answers you need to get started this semester - all on one page. (This August TechTalk is being re-published for your convenience!) Please remember to shut down the computer you use when you leave for the day, to assist IT in running software and security updates overnight. August Quiz - Which of the below is NOT a real unit of measurement? Extra kudos for giving both the word and its (fictional) definition. a.) Megabytes b.) Flops c.) Joules d.) Parsecs e.) Gigawatts f.) MIPS g.) Microts h.) Kilowatts i.) Dynes j.) Yottabytes ... Congratulations to SUSAN ZINGRONE for submitting the first correct answer! She picked the correct answer "G: Microts - Fictional measurements of time as used on Farscapes- Microts seem to alternate between seconds and minutes, depending on the needs of the story." Back to topRetireesAn Invitation to all MCC RetireesSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 8/18/2009 4:11:03 PM Phone: 815-455-8577 You are all invited to attend a gathering of a group of very special people: MCC Retirees. We will be gathering on Thursday September 17th at the Gardens of Woodstock at 5:00PM for a light buffet dinner which will include a variety of sandwiches, salads, pastries and drinks including wine and beer and lots of conversation. This will be an opportunity to welcome all of you who have just entered the world of retirement and to catch up with old colleagues. This gathering is being co-sponsored by the members of the McHenry County Annuitants Association (MCCAA) and the newly formed MCC Retirement Committee. Please let us know that you are coming by responding to Nancy Loomis at Nancy_Loomis@hotmail.com no later than September 2. If you don’t know where The Gardens are located you can get directions and information about this lovely setting at www.gardensofwoodstock.com . This gathering is for MCC retirees and members of MCCAA. If you would like to bring your spouse or significant other, they are welcome at a charge of $14.00. We are looking forward to seeing you on September 17th. PS: If you know any retirees who do not have email, please pass this information on to them. An Invitation to all MCC RetireesSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 8/19/2009 9:56:59 AM Phone: 815-455-8577 You are all invited to attend a gathering of a group of very special people: MCC Retirees. We will be gathering on Thursday September 17th at the Gardens of Woodstock at 5:00PM for a light buffet dinner which will include a variety of sandwiches, salads, pastries and drinks including wine and beer and lots of conversation. This will be an opportunity to welcome all of you who have just entered the world of retirement and to catch up with old colleagues. This gathering is being co-sponsored by the members of the McHenry County Annuitants Association (MCCAA) and the newly formed MCC Retirement Committee. Please let us know that you are coming by responding to Nancy Loomis at Nancy_Loomis@hotmail.com no later than September 2. If you don’t know where The Gardens are located you can get directions and information about this lovely setting at www.gardensofwoodstock.com . This gathering is for MCC retirees and members of MCCAA. If you would like to bring your spouse or significant other, they are welcome at a charge of $14.00. We are looking forward to seeing you on September 17th. PS: If you know any retirees who do not have email, please pass this information on to them. An Invitation to MCC RetireesSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 8/25/2009 8:41:44 AM Phone: 815-455-8577 You are all invited to attend a gathering of a group of very special people: MCC Retirees. We will be gathering on Thursday September 17th at the Gardens of Woodstock at 5:00PM for a light buffet dinner which will include a variety of sandwiches, salads, pastries and drinks including wine and beer and lots of conversation. This will be an opportunity to welcome all of you who have just entered the world of retirement and to catch up with old colleagues. This gathering is being co-sponsored by the members of the McHenry County Annuitants Association (MCCAA) and the newly formed MCC Retirement Committee. Please let us know that you are coming by responding to Nancy Loomis at Nancy_Loomis@hotmail.com no later than September 2. If you don’t know where The Gardens are located you can get directions and information about this lovely setting at www.gardensofwoodstock.com . This gathering is for MCC retirees and members of MCCAA. If you would like to bring your spouse or significant other, they are welcome at a charge of $14.00. We are looking forward to seeing you on September 17th. PS: If you know any retirees who do not have email, please pass this information on to them. An Invitation to MCC RetireesSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 8/27/2009 8:28:10 AM Phone: 815-455-8577 To all you retirees: Remember that I, (Nancy Loomis), have to let the Gardens know by the end of this week (September 4th) how many of you will be coming on September 17th to our get together (see invitation below). So don't forget to let me know by then. Also, if you have emailed me and haven't gotten a response back, please give me a call at 815-459-8075. I didn't get a couple of emails recently and I am concerned that I may have missed more of them. Looking forward to seeing you. -Nancy Loomis You are all invited to attend a gathering of a group of very special people: MCC Retirees. We will be gathering on Thursday September 17th at the Gardens of Woodstock at 5:00PM for a light buffet dinner which will include a variety of sandwiches, salads, pastries and drinks including wine and beer and lots of conversation. This will be an opportunity to welcome all of you who have just entered the world of retirement and to catch up with old colleagues. This gathering is being co-sponsored by the members of the McHenry County Annuitants Association (MCCAA) and the newly formed MCC Retirement Committee. Please let us know that you are coming by responding to Nancy Loomis at Nancy_Loomis@hotmail.com no later than September 2. If you don’t know where The Gardens are located you can get directions and information about this lovely setting at www.gardensofwoodstock.com . This gathering is for MCC retirees and members of MCCAA. If you would like to bring your spouse or significant other, they are welcome at a charge of $14.00. We are looking forward to seeing you on September 17th. PS: If you know any retirees who do not have email, please pass this information on to them. An Invitation to MCC RetireesSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 8/31/2009 1:28:50 PM Phone: 815-455-8577 To all you retirees: Remember that I, (Nancy Loomis), have to let the Gardens know by the end of this week (September 4th) how many of you will be coming on September 17th to our get together (see invitation below). So don't forget to let me know by then. Also, if you have emailed me and haven't gotten a response back, please give me a call at 815-459-8075. I didn't get a couple of emails recently and I am concerned that I may have missed more of them. Looking forward to seeing you. -Nancy Loomis You are all invited to attend a gathering of a group of very special people: MCC Retirees. We will be gathering on Thursday September 17th at the Gardens of Woodstock at 5:00PM for a light buffet dinner which will include a variety of sandwiches, salads, pastries and drinks including wine and beer and lots of conversation. This will be an opportunity to welcome all of you who have just entered the world of retirement and to catch up with old colleagues. This gathering is being co-sponsored by the members of the McHenry County Annuitants Association (MCCAA) and the newly formed MCC Retirement Committee. Please let us know that you are coming by responding to Nancy Loomis at Nancy_Loomis@hotmail.com no later than September 2. If you don’t know where The Gardens are located you can get directions and information about this lovely setting at www.gardensofwoodstock.com . This gathering is for MCC retirees and members of MCCAA. If you would like to bring your spouse or significant other, they are welcome at a charge of $14.00. We are looking forward to seeing you on September 17th. PS: If you know any retirees who do not have email, please pass this information on to them. Nancy Seidler postSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 8/11/2009 4:12:32 PM Phone: 815-455-8577 Please see the Personal section for information about an upcoming art gala that features our own retiree, Nancy Seidler. Personal$25 ZANIES Comedy show tickets for $10Submitted By dwagner@mchenry.edu 8/27/2009 1:34:42 PM Phone: 815-529-6209 This is a fund raiser for my Avon Breast Cancer Walk...in memory of my sister whom my family lost to cancer 14 years ago. What a bargain, and I would love to fill the house on Thursday, October 8th with lots of amazing MCC colleagues supporting the cause. Please contact me for your tickets now! Patti Vasquez is a Chicago native who treads through life with the spectre of mixed Irish and Latino parentage hanging constantly over her. She takes a wry look at work, family, and society. She appeared as a Fresh Mug at the Chicago Comedy Festival in '98, and appeared in '99 in the Sophomore showcase. Her TV appearances include NBC's Friday Night, and ABC News-Chicago's special Nuevo Millenium. PATTI VASQUEZ, who is an outspoken advocate for breast cancer research, has created a clever and tongue-in-cheek campaign to get men more involved and interested in breast cancer research and events. She hilariously explains why she wears a pink ribbon during her performance and shares her ideas and slogans for the new movement during her show. Never at a loss for words, PATTI VASQUEZ relates intimate moments from her life and relationships. She involves the audience as she shares her stories and opinions. Many fans come to see her just to catch up on what's going on in her life. Back to topAntique/Vintage Rag Rug, Room SizedSubmitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 8/3/2009 9:38:13 AM Phone: 8582 Approximately 9x12 100% wool rag rug, excellent condition. Will make any room or cabin cozy. Rug is very clean and has been gently used and well cared for in a non smoking home. Appraised at $500, MCC special, $400 or best offer. Attached photo shows colors, but come see and feel the quality to fully appreciate. I live in E. Dundee.
Better Than A BoomboxSubmitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 8/24/2009 9:56:31 AM Phone: 8582 Aiwa LCX-70M compact "bookcase" stereo receiver. Note: only the radio receiver works! BUT, it offers great sound if you're looking for something better than a boom box for a dorm room, workshop, etc. I broke the tape deck (d'oh!), and the CD player crapped out recently and cannot be fixed (seriously, don't even try). However, this little system really does sound good and has lots of nice features on the synthesizer tuner, including a daily event/sleep timer, LOTS of station presets, 3 equalizer modes, adjustable BBE settings for high-frequency clarity, and adjustable T-bass settings, which gives very nice sound out of compact speakers. So, ya know, it's way better than, say a clock radio. Comes with AM loop antenna, FM antenna, full-function remote, and manual/instruction book. 25 watts per channel (87.5 to 108 MHz on FM, 531/530 to 1602/1710 kHz on AM). Power output is RMS at 6 ohms, from 65 Hz to 15 kHz, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion (I have no idea what that means, but I thought it sounded impressive). Values for one speaker are as follows: 2-way, bass reflex (magnetism sealed), 100 mm cone, 50 mm cone, 6 ohms. Output sound pressure level 87 dB/W/m. $35/best offer/or cool trade.
Donations for Tails of Hope "Woofstock 2009"Submitted By jhoy@mchenry.edu 8/31/2009 12:03:37 PM Phone: 8692 Hello Everyone! My family, our dogs, and I be participating in "Woofstock 2009" on 9/13/2009 and we are seeking donations to help place animals in loving homes. Tails of Hope is a great organization that helps the elderly, terminally ill individuals, and others secure new homes for their pets if they can no longer care for them. This is a great cause and I hope you can contribute. If you're interested in donating, please give me (Justin Hoy, Sociology) a call or send an email. Donations need to be in by Thursday, September 9th. Thanks for your consideration!
Dutch translatorSubmitted By mdevenny@mchenry.edu 8/25/2009 2:43:49 PM Phone: 8716 If you can translate from Dutch to English, please send me an e-mail. Of if you know of someone who could translate something from Dutch to English, send me an e-mail with their contact information. Thank you! Marianne Devenny Former MCC Employee to SpeakSubmitted By kpoe@mchenry.edu 8/27/2009 10:29:30 AM Phone: Former MCC English instructor Sherry A. Truffin will be speaking Saturday, 9/12 at Read Between the Lynes on the Square in Woodstock. She will be speaking at 6:30PM on her new book _Schoolhouse Gothic_, with discussion to follow. Come by to say hello (and to buy her book)! Back to topGala OpeningSubmitted By wkuhlin@mchenry.edu 8/11/2009 4:10:54 PM Phone: 815-455-8577 Nancy Seidler (artist and retired MCC counselor) as a member of WCA WORKSHOP FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS is having a Gala Opening for the group’s 25th Annual show at the Old Court House Arts Center on Woodstock’s historic square. The Gala reception is Sat Aug. 22 6—9:30pm. The WCA group include Lynn Carlson, Doris Davis-Gallagher, Rita Kay Halvorsen, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Judith Nahill, Patricia Tanner and Alice White. The evening will include two other art openings, one OCAC Figurative Exhibit and Claymirth Pottery. There will be snacks and Jazz music on the Square and in the gallery. This is all free and open to the public. The three art shows runs August 6— Sept. 27th (gallery hours: Thurs. — Sat. 11-5pm, Sun. 1—5pm. For more info call the OCAC at 815-338-4525. Green Drinks McHenry County!Submitted By pdieckho@mchenry.edu 8/13/2009 1:34:29 PM Phone: 815-338-0393 You are invited to the launching of Green Drinks McHenry County on Sept. 2nd 5:00pm-7:00pm at Dukes Alehouse and Kitchen! This new Green Drinks group is part of the International GREEN DRINKS - active in 452 cities worldwide. Come talk about "greening" the future with others. Mark your calendar for the First Wednesday of each month starting with September 2nd!
Kids With CancerSubmitted By mday@mchenry.edu 8/3/2009 8:27:02 AM Phone: Thanks to all who have donated so far! We haven't reached our goal yet and the competition is heavy! Fifteen shavees have signed up. Take a look at the sight below and read about this worthy cause. Just click on Event Participants, Bob Day. You can also bring your donation to my office A362, made out to St. Baldrick's. If you have any questions you can call Marie Day, ext.8542. Marie Day (Adult Ed department) and daughter, Firefighter Marcie Day, are seeking donations for a St. Baldrick's Day Event sponsored by the Harvard Fire Protection District. St. Baldrick's Foundation is a non-profit foundation that supports research for kids with cancer. Bob Day (Marie's son) will have his head shaved during the event. Each shavee solicits pledges for the event. Mom is asking fellow employees at MCC to help us reach our goal of $500. Sunday, August 9, 2009 Harvard Moose Lodge Pavilion (Rt. 14 to Harvard, west on Rt. 173) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Games -- Food -- Prizes and of course the traditional Shaving of the Heads
Music to Your Ears -- compact stereo for saleSubmitted By plauer@mchenry.edu 8/17/2009 6:07:58 PM Phone: 8582 Aiwa LCX-70M compact "bookcase" stereo system. Note: only the radio receiver works! BUT, it offers great sound if you're looking for something better than a boom box for a dorm room, workshop, etc., and it's in excellent shape (well, aside from the broken bits...) I accidentally broke the tape deck (d'oh!), and the CD player crapped out recently and cannot be fixed (seriously, don't even try). However, this little system really does sound nice and has lots of nice features on the synthesizer tuner, including a daily event/sleep timer, LOTS of station presets, 3 equalizer modes, adjustable BBE settings for high-frequency clarity, and adjustable T-bass settings, which gives very nice sound out of compact speakers. So, ya know, it's way better than, say a clock radio. Comes with AM loop antenna, FM antenna, full-function remote, and manual/instruction book. 25 watts per channel (87.5 to 108 MHz on FM, 531/530 to 1602/1710 kHz on AM). Power output is RMS at 6 ohms, from 65 Hz to 15 kHz, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion (I have no idea what that means, but I thought it sounded impressive). Values for one speaker are as follows: 2-way, bass reflex (magnetism sealed), 100 mm cone, 50 mm cone, 6 ohms. Output sound pressure level 87 dB/W/m. $35/best offer/or cool trade.
Need a kid-friendly orthodontistSubmitted By jlefevre@mchenry,edu 8/14/2009 5:34:08 PM Phone: x8562 I am in search of a kid-friendly orthodontist in the Crystal Lake area. My dentist is in Chicago, and I thought I could probably get a really good referral out this way from my colleagues. Thanks! Needed: Diet Coke CansSubmitted By pmills@mchenry.edu 8/4/2009 10:06:16 AM Phone: 815-455-8759 A student friend is in need of some empty Diet Coke aluminum cans for a project. If anyone can bring a few to my office (B176) it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Only a few days left!Submitted By mday@mchenry.edu 8/5/2009 8:28:51 AM Phone: 8542 I don't think the link worked in my last submission but I have put it on again. We still need your donations for St. Baldrick's to help out this wonderful organization. One of our own colleagues has a child who benefits fromthis foundation so please think about donating to this wonderful cause. Marie Day (Adult Ed department) and daughter, Firefighter Marcie Day, are seeking donations for a St. Baldrick's Day Event sponsored by the Harvard Fire Protection District. St. Baldrick's Foundation is a non-profit foundation that supports research for kids with cancer. Bob Day (Marie's son) will have his head shaved during the event. Each shavee solicits pledges for the event. Mom is asking fellow employees at MCC to help us reach our goal of $500. Sunday, August 9, 2009 Harvard Moose Lodge Pavilion (Rt. 14 to Harvard, west on Rt. 173) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Games -- Food -- Prizes and of course the traditional Shaving of the Heads It would be wonderful to see many of you at the event but if you can't make it and would just like to pledge, go to the web site listed below, (click on Event Partcipants; click on Bob Day; then choose the way you would like to donate. You can also bring your donation to my office A362, made out to St. Baldrick's.) It is that easy to help support this vital research. If you have any questions you can call Marie Day, ext.8542. Thank you to those who have donated so far, looking forward to hearing from more this week! Back to topOrthodontist - FOUND!Submitted By jlefevre@mchenry,edu 8/18/2009 6:29:44 PM Phone: x8562 Thanks so much to everyone who sent me their suggestions for orthodontists! I felt like that Bank of America commercial, where the new guy asks where to find a BofA ATM, and gets a dozen replies. I really appreaciate all the input from everyone - I certainly know where to go when I need a good referral :) Peggy Mortimer Wins Blue Ribbon at County FairSubmitted By dbieschk@mchenry.edu 8/11/2009 2:44:19 PM Phone: x8728 Peggy Mortimer, lead cook, Food Services, won a blue ribbon in this year's McHenry County Fair for her three-tiered wedding cake featuring yellow chiffon cake and buttercream icing with a basketweave design. Her granddaughters helped with the pink flowers on top. A county fair pie grand champion in 2002, Peggy decided to make a cake this year to get her 8- and 9-year-old granddaughters involved. Inspired by their early success, Peggy's granddaughters will enter a cake of their own in next year's fair, said the proud grandmother. Click on the link below to view a photo of Peggy's prize-winning cake.
Route 808 bus service to MCCSubmitted By ssieber@mchenry.edu 8/19/2009 2:37:01 PM Phone: ext. 7683 Parking issues on campus? Try the PACE Bus Route 808 - direct from the Harvard, Woodstock, and Crystal Lake train stations to MCC. The bus runs Monday through Friday, 6:30am-6pm, and circles its route three times in the morning and four in the afternoon/evening, from Harvard to Woodstock to MCC to Crystal Lake, and back again. For more information, call 1-800-671-6717, visit the link below, or view the PACE Bus Route 808 schedule posted at the Main Entrance (building B/Flag poles). Back to topSeeking evening rides for gas moneySubmitted By kstraw@mchenry.edu 8/25/2009 6:52:56 PM Phone: I'm seeking a ride from someone who leaves MCC between 6:30-7:40 on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. I do not have a car (I do this on purpose to help the parking problem, ha ha), so I take the Metra home to Chicago. The Dial-a-ride stops picking up at 6, but my last class ends at 6:20. The next train isn't until 8, so if you can drop me off at the Crystal Lake Metra station at some point between those two times it would be perfect. My previous plan fell through and I am currently taking a cab to get to the station--a viable but expensive solution. I would be happy to chip in some gas money as part of our arrangement. If you think we could work something out please email me at the above address. Thank you--Kristin Straw Solheim Cup ticketsSubmitted By bdow@mchenry.edu 8/7/2009 11:22:52 AM Phone: 815-479-7678 I have two tickets for each of the last two days (Aug. 22 and 23) of the Solheim Cup, an LPGA tournament at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. They can be yours for $25 each, a 50% savings over regular price for tournament days. C'mon, don't you want to see Michelle Wei in person? Contact Bev Dow (bdow@mchenry.edu) if interested.
Spanish-English DictionariesSubmitted By nbollman@mchenry.edu 8/6/2009 11:10:10 AM Phone: 815-455-8598 I have 6 paperback dictionaries that I don't need any more. The copyright date is 1998. These need to remain on campus and be used for college purposes. Please call me at 8598 or email me. Nancy Bollman Thank youSubmitted By khayhurs@mchenry.edu 8/14/2009 3:29:02 PM Phone: 815-455-8740 I wanted to thank everyone at MCC for all their generosity, prayers, and kind words concerning the fire that destroyed my parents home. It is wonderful to work somewhere that the giving spirit is so alive. You should all be very proud of yourselves and another very, very big thank you from the Hayhurst/Barry families. Thank youSubmitted By sjohnsto@mchenry.edu 8/17/2009 8:25:26 AM Phone: ext. 7701 Thank you to the MCC family for your kind thoughts and flowers for the passing of my mother recently. Bonnie Fiali Thank YouSubmitted By dcurfman@mchenry.edu 8/21/2009 12:12:44 PM Phone: (815) 455-8731 Thanks for the many cards, letters and emails the MCC "Family" sent to me and my family after my open-heart surgery. Your warmth makes this a wonderful place to work. Words of WisdomSubmitted By pmills@mchenry.edu 8/24/2009 8:44:06 AM Phone: 815-455-8759 "Say what you mean, mean what you say, and don't say it meanly." |
