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September 12, 2019

connectionsNEWS for the employees of MHC, MPC, MWC & MDS

Volume 14, Issue 19

Sandra Martinez – PSP at MWCI am the youngest of four sisters. I recently moved to Elgin. I used to work at Tony’s Fresh Market and Mariano’s. I enjoy reading, writing and playing video games.

Welcome the newest staff members to our Marklund Team!Jacob Gifford – PSP at MHHI was born in Aurora but I grew up in Somonauk. I worked at Marklund before shipping out in the Army. I love spending time with my daughter, I also love doing Rubik’s cube of all sizes.

Claudia Galvan – PSP at MWCI have three sisters, two brothers, and two dogs. I grew up in Elk Grove, then moved to Oklahoma for eight years before I moved to Elgin. I have worked at Russo Power Equipment. I enjoy listening to music.

Kalla Ronning – Staff Nurse at MSHI have been married for 12 years and have three kids, I also have four dogs. I am from Plano. This is my first job as a nurse since graduating in May. My hobbies include taking care of my family. My kids keep me pretty busy with all their hobbies.

Juan A. Vela – PSP at MRHI was raised in the southern Suburbs of Chicago. I have worked at Hollywood Studios in Disney World. I have also previously worked at Marklund. I love photography and music, but most of all I’m a movie fanatic.

Richard Montgomery – PSP at MRHI have two sisters. I was born in Chicago, IL but I grew up in the suburbs. I have worked at Little Caesars and Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District. I like to play basketball.

Flex Points – Important Message

Opportunity To Turn in Expired Points If you have any expired Flex Points, (these would be all points that expired on 6-30-2019), you now have one more opportunity to turn them in.

Here are the instructions: Please read carefully!

If you have expired points in your possession, paperclip or rubber band them together and send via interoffice mail to Jen Thompson at MHC. She must receive them by Thursday, Sept. 26, no later.

There were a number of employees that turned in their points to Jen Thompson after the July 15 turn-in deadline. Those people need to reach out to Jen via email at [email protected] by Thursday, Sept. 26, and those points will then be honored.

If you still have expired points in your possession, that you did not hand in, you may send them to Jen Thompson by Sept. 26.

Points that you may have lost or “put in the washing machine” are still invalid.

You will receive Visa Gift Cards and/or Target Gift Cards as listed here. For every 6 points = one $25 Visa Gift Card Less than 6 points = $5 Target Gift Card for each point

This a one-time opportunity. If we do not have your expired points by Thursday, Sept. 26, you will not be able to redeem them.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at extension 5489.

Thank you.

Joan Rubino, Director of Human Resources

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Flex Points – Important Message

Opportunity To Turn in Expired Points If you have any expired Flex Points, (these would be all points that expired on 6-30-2019), you now have one more opportunity to turn them in.

Here are the instructions: Please read carefully!

If you have expired points in your possession, paperclip or rubber band them together and send via interoffice mail to Jen Thompson at MHC. She must receive them by Thursday, Sept. 26, no later.

There were a number of employees that turned in their points to Jen Thompson after the July 15 turn-in deadline. Those people need to reach out to Jen via email at [email protected] by Thursday, Sept. 26, and those points will then be honored.

If you still have expired points in your possession, that you did not hand in, you may send them to Jen Thompson by Sept. 26.

Points that you may have lost or “put in the washing machine” are still invalid.

You will receive Visa Gift Cards and/or Target Gift Cards as listed here. For every 6 points = one $25 Visa Gift Card Less than 6 points = $5 Target Gift Card for each point

This a one-time opportunity. If we do not have your expired points by Thursday, Sept. 26, you will not be able to redeem them.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at extension 5489.

Thank you.

Joan Rubino, Director of Human Resources

Flex Points - Important MessageOpportunity to Turn in Expired Points

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from Gil Fonger, President and CEONEWS

September 12, 2019

It is interesting to me that the term “computer” was first recorded as being used in 1613 and was originally used to describe a human who performed calculations. This was the primary use of the term until the end of the 19th century.

As of this past June, the fastest computer in the world is at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN. It is called SUMMIT.

Summit is definitely NOT a desktop computer; it is the size of two tennis courts. It uses the electricity of a small city and takes 4,000 gallons of water per minute to keep it cool.

Summit has a top theoretical speed of 200 Petaflops. That was a new term to me. This massive computer can do 200,000 trillion calculations per second which makes it about a million times more powerful than the typical laptop!

Let me put that in perspective, a calculation that it would take Summit one minute to perform would take a very fast PC…almost a year to calculate.

This is all very interesting…you might say…but what does it have to do with Marklund and our mission (promise) to make everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities?

Our technology has drastically changed over the past 65 years since we were founded by nurse Claire Haverkampf in 1954 but no matter how many “upgrades” we may make to our technology it will always require caring people…to make our promise a reality.

Thank you for the care and dedication that you bring to those we serve…every day. We are blessed to have each one of you.

Gil

**Update** Marklund Day School – Geneva: The new school construction is coming along very well. The precast walls are scheduled to be delivered on October 21. The school is scheduled to be completed by next May.

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Congratulations to Brittany Sullivan, Assistant Administrator at MHC,

on her graduation from the IHCA’s 2019 Leader’s Program!

MWC Celebrates Retention Success with Taco Party

The Wasmond Center celebrated the success of their retention project with tacos! MWC PSP

turnover went from 71% to 36%.

And you are?

Contact me for asssitance!

We need your signature! No, not a handwritten one, but the contact information signature on your emails. Let people know your name, title, address and phone number by including your

Marklund signature at the bottom of your emails.

We have created a branded signature design so that everyone’s has the same look and feel. If you need assistance setting yours

up in your email, we’ll help!

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Work AnniversariesAllen, Gina M. 09/20/2004Ball, Morgan D. 09/15/2014Campos, Andrea J. 09/18/2017 Dolen, Kristin 09/23/2013Dratnol, Phyllis 09/21/2015Gardner, Lucas 09/26/2011 Govea, Amarantha 09/17/2018Gretz, Eleanor 09/30/1999Hamdan, Souade N. 09/21/2016Hernandez, Ernesto 09/15/2008Holod, Rosanna 09/19/2005Jenkins, Sarah J. 09/11/2017Jennings, Rachel L. 09/19/2016Johnson, Heather A. 09/17/2018Johnson, Jennifer M. 09/17/2018Keller, Jaime M. 09/06/2016Loiacono, Marie 09/07/2011Lopez, Soledad 09/17/2018Mendez, Christina 09/09/2013Mendez Monroy, Nancy 09/17/2018

Merema, Janna J. 09/19/2016Montes, Zayra I. 09/18/2017Nikrandt, Catherine 09/25/1995Oyenubi, Eniitan O. 09/17/2018Pandya, Jalpa 09/25/2000Reardon, Susan M. 09/17/2018Rehkopf, Nate 09/17/2018Rogers, Paul T. 09/01/2015Rosero, Jessica M. 09/18/2017Rubino, Natalie 09/03/2002Sarby, Natalie M. 09/12/2018Scala, Kristine 09/08/2014Shelton, Rebecca 09/08/2015Thakkar, Bhavika 09/09/2013Tolley, Linda j. 09/24/2001 Wampler, Marcella C. 09/04/2018Waters, Elizabeth R. 09/19/2016Wilkins, Christine 09/14/2000Wilkinson, Terrence J. 09/19/2016Zupo, Jeannine 09/03/1996

Happy International Housekeepers Week!

Let’s give a Shout Out to our year-round heroes of

housekeeping at MHC, MWC and MPC (Not all included).

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VOICE OF THE EMPLOYEE

FOLLOW-UP SURVEY

DATE: SEPTEMBER 16-22 FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE BELOW:

This is a follow up to the February 2019 “Voice of the Employee” Survey. The purpose of this survey is to see how we are doing to better serve our employees. Marklund will conduct a follow-up survey September 16-22. Only employees who were eligible to take the survey in February 2019 will receive an email from [email protected] on September 16 with a link to complete the survey.

Once the surveys are completed, the answers will be grouped by category and the leadership team will work with these responses to update their action plans as needed. Gil Fonger, President and CEO of Marklund, will be presenting a brief synopsis of the survey results at the November All-Staff Meetings. We look forward to receiving your feedback! All regular employees of Marklund will be able to take the “Voice of the Employee” Survey in February of 2020.

ALL RESPONSES TO SURVEY ARE 100% ANONYMOUS

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NEWS & NOTES

On all future email that originates from outside of Marklund, there

will be an [EXTERNAL] statement added to the email. Email with this

[EXTERNAL] statement should be treated with added care. We are making this change to help

fight Phishing, Spoofing and other types of potentially harmful email. Phishing attacks account for over

70% of network breaches.

Be Careful Opening [EXTERNAL] Emails

Planning for Turkey Time!

Marklund is, once again, offering a free frozen turkey to all regular employees right before the Thanksgiving

Holiday.

Please check the Connections newsletter on Sept. 26 for an order form.

Forms will also be available at each facilities front desk on that date.

From Joan Rubino, Human Resources Dept.

NEWS ON GRANTS RECEIVEDMarklund received a generous grant from the EFS Foundation of $6,600

to purchase a MOTOMed at MWC. The EFS Foundation, located in Elgin, has been a generous supporter of the Marklund Wasmond Center for the

last several years. The Foundation has helped fund a variety of equipment, including Airvo Machines and furnishings for the Elgin MDS classrooms.

A MOTOMed works like a stationary bike and has both foot pedals and hand cranks; a resident’s wheelchair can be positioned directly in front of it. It is a valuable piece of therapy equipment that helps residents improve range of motion, circulation, muscle tone and more! Marklund currently

has a MOTOMed at the Hyde Center (pictured at right). We are excited to be able to add this new equipment to the Wasmond Center too.

Join the fun by filling out the status form below and returning to Community Events Manager, Natalie Sarby. You can also register online by visiting www.marklund.org/5Kgeneva.

OR

Register as a volunteer to become a part of the Run, Walk & Roll Race Crew! Each volunteer will receive a complimentary t-shirt and morning snacks. Details and registration are located

under the “Volunteer” button, www.marklund.org/5Kgeneva.

SCHEDULE6:45-7:45 a.m. - late registration/packet pick-up7:55 a.m. - racing wheelchair start8:00 a.m. - 5K and 1 Mile walk start

PRICE$50 - 5K (includes zip-up event hoodie)*$40 - 1 Mile (includes zip-up event hoodie)**Prices Increase October 1st!

GENEVA

SUNDAYOCTOBER20,2019

• USATF Certified Course • Prizes • Zip-up Event Hoodie• Live Music • Food • Hot Chocolate Bar

Making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities

REGISTER & FUNDRAISE ATwww.marklund.org/5Kgeneva Marklund Hyde Center

1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva, IL 60134

Run, Walk & Roll Opportunities from the Development Team

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MARKLUND - STATUS CHANGE AUTHORIZATION Check Employee Home Location:

MPC MHC MWC MDS MTH MSH MHH MDH MRH MVH

Status Prior to Change: for name change, employee must go to Human Resources to complete all Benefit Change Forms

Employee Name Employee SSN

Today’s Date

Effective Date of Change Same as Today’s Date

Dept. No.

File No.

Job Title Position No.

Shift

F.T.E. Badge No. Base Rate

Labor Allocation:

MHC ______% MDS ______% MVH ______% MSH ______% ❑ MRH %

MCH ______% MMC3______% MHH ______% MTH ______%

PLEASE MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:

Dept. No.

File No.

Job Title Shift Dept. No.

F.T.E. Badge No.

Base Rate

I AM ENROLLING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MARKLUND RUN, WALK, AND ROLL IN GENEVA ON OCTOBER 20, 2019. PLEASE DEDUCT THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT ONCE FOR MY ENROLLMENT FEE.

(PLEASE CIRCLE THE ENROLLMENT LEVEL YOU CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN $50.00- PARTICIPATE IN THE 5K RUN with hoodie* $40.00- PARTICIPATE IN THE 1 MILE with hoodie* *Hoodie Size: YL S M L XL 2XL (+$2.00) AGE ON RACE DAY:_________

YOUR CELL #:_____________________________ YOUR EMAIL:__________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME/PHONE:___________________________________________________ Employee Signature (required)

Manager/Supervisor Signature (required) Date

Human Resources Signature (required) Date

VP/Executive Signature (all raises over stated guidelines) Date

HRF0040 Revised 04/07/2017