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Employee Monthly Newsletter November 2022 |
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Message from Director Robinson
Hi Team DMV! Welcome to the Season of Giving! Thank you for reading our November 2022 employee newsletter.
On Wednesday, November 9, we held our DC DMV One Fund Kickoff Celebration. If you missed this event, you can watch it here. Also, congratulations to Kevin Quarles and Eridania Estrella at our Benning Ridge Service Center for winning our raffle drawing. I hope you enjoy your new air fryers!
We all have so much to be thankful for and I hope everyone will pledge generously as we begin our 2022 DC One Fund Campaign. With our goal of $30,000 for 2021, your generous support helped Team DMV raise over $40,000! For this year, I am challenging Team DMV to provide even more support to our neighbors in need and help us meet or exceed our new $40,000 giving goal. While our goal is higher this year, I’m confident we can do it!
To everyone who has already pledged to DC One Fund, thank you for your generosity and for leading by example. For those who would like to pledge, you have the opportunity to support any one of 600 local charities with a minimum pledge of $26. Additionally, you have the opportunity to be a fair share giver by pledging between 1 percent and 3 percent of your annual salary. You can find more information on the DC One Fund website.
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Lastly, I would like to wish Team DMV and your families a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving holiday.
-Gabriel
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"Be passionate and move forward with gusto every single hour of every single day until you reach your goal."
~Ava DuVernay
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Meet Aramis Banks...
Laborer at the Inspection Station. Before joining Team DMV, Aramis worked at Comcast and First Transit as a Transit Driver for Metro Access. When not working, Aramis enjoys watching football and basketball. One accomplishment he is most proud of is "my three kids". Welcome to Team DMV, Aramis. We love football and basketball here as well! ☺️
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What's Happening at DC DMV |
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Halloween 2022
Team DMV really showed out for this year's Halloween Costume Day!
View more photos
German Ministry of Interior Delegation Visits DC DMV
On Thursday, November 1, Dr. Markus Richter, State Secretary for the German Ministry of Interior and a delegation from Germany visited our Southwest Service Center for an exciting meeting to exchange experiences and best practices regarding digital IDs and digital driver licenses.
The German delegation included: Dr. Markus Richter, Ministry of Interior, State Secretary | Dr. Konstantin Dueker, Ministry of Interior, Office of the State Secretary | Ms. Lara Wiengarten, Ministry of Interior, Directorate-General of Digital Administration | Dr. Joachim Eichhorn, Ministry of Transportation | Mr. Felix Wagner, Ministry of Interior, Liaison Officer to DHS
Sherika Anthony (November 4) | Gabriel Golson (November 7), Shannon Hodges (November 7) | Arthur Steward (November 13) | Reggie Taylor (November 14) | Dawn Smith (November 17) | Ja’nea Perry (November 19) | Kellye Underwood (November 20) | Kevin Branch (November 22) | Paula Lewis (November 27), Marvin Ruffin (November 27) | Roxanne Neloms (November 29) | Siphon Nyankale (November 30)
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#DCDMVSpotlight
Our social media spotlight campaign on DMV's social media channels is a great opportunity to highlight employees for their outstanding work and dedication. Learn more
Meet Lamont Parker, Support Services Assistant at 95 M Street SW. Lamont states there are many things he enjoys about working for the agency including, “being able to help my coworkers and the citizens of the District”.
When he’s not working, Lamont enjoys watching sports, experimenting with new food items, and art and music. Before joining DC DMV, Lamont was an employee at Howard University.
Thank you, Lamont for your hard work and dedication to DC DMV and citizens of the District! ❤️🎉🌟
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#KudosDCDMV
(Compliments from our Social Media Fans)
"So appreciative of Mr. Perry and Mr. Walker at @dcdmv for taking the time to install my baby's car seat today and providing great tips on how to keep both of us safe. Almost #36weeks!" ~Erika Maye
"@dcdmv can you ask Mayor Bowser to let you run @DCDPR they need [the] type of professional customer service I saw today at your inspection station. Well done!" [compliment for Maurice Kartey] ~Beth White
"Heading down tmrw around 1:30 and I gotta say; Wow but WOW what crazy Google reviews you have down there. So cool! --- I'm here now. A well-oiled machine. Friendly and professional faces and attitudes at every point. Not bad at all. Your good reviews are well-deserved." [compliment for our inspection station team] ~Flotsam+Jeffsam
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November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and acknowledge the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, history and contributions made by indigenous communities.
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Thank you to all the brave veteran men and women who have served across Team DMV. Thank you for your service.
🪖 ❤️
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November is National Child Safety and Protection Month! Find out how to keep your child safe in and around your vehicle. Here are prevention tips and more information about vehicle features to avoid rollaway, backover, heatstroke, and other dangers to children. Read more |
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Choosing a strong password will help keep your online life and information safe from those who should not have access to it.
A great way to get a long password that's easy to remember is to use passphrases.
Learn more
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Reminder: Team DMV employees and contractors must complete the mandatory cybersecurity training by Wednesday, November 30. Login here to complete the training.
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Happy Retirement Jacquelyn Murphy
40 Years of Dedicated Service
Team DMV, family and friends had a great time celebrating Jackie's retirement at Pinstripes of Georgetown on Sunday, November 13. View photos
Furnace Safety Tips to Keep in Mind
Getting ready to turn on your heating system? Have you had it inspected by a licensed technician for the upcoming winter season? It’s the smart and safe thing to do. 👇🥶
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Update your resume and sharpen your interview skills.
-New job openings coming soon
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November 2022 CLD Virtual Course Series
View the Center for Learning Development (CLD) virtual training courses available in November 2022.
Please register for these trainings in PeopleSoft.
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Good News! Rollover for Flexible Spending Accounts
Good news! Benefit Resource Inc. will roll over up to $570 of 2022 Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds. Funds will be available beginning on Sunday, January 15, 2023, so participants will be able to access their funds soon after the new year on their FSA Beniversal Mastercard for expenses in 2023. All unused funds from 2022 for Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking) Flexible Spending Accounts will roll over into 2023. Account balances and access will be uninterrupted.
For more details on the rollover of funds, please visit DCHR's website.
Open Enrollment for 2023 Employee Benefits
Open enrollment for your 2023 employee benefits is now open and will close on Monday, December 12, 2022. This is your annual opportunity to review your current benefit elections and make any necessary changes.
For more information, please visit DCHR's website or email DCHR.Benefits@dc.gov.
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Move Your Body, Shape Your Future |
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The Impact of Giving Thanks
by Coleman Caldwell
To say "thank you" is normal yet remains a highly underused form of appreciation. Most languages have a version of thank you: Spanish, Gracias; French, Merci; German, Danke; Portuguese, Obrigado/a; Italian, grazie; Zulu: Ngiyabonga; and Hindi: धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad). The idea of thankfulness is a universal idea that is expressed in different variations. One of the buzz words that has taken the self-help world by storm is the word “gratitude.” What makes this word so “buzzworthy” is the action it takes and the positivity it makes.
Read more by clicking the image 👇👇
Presentation Counts! What to Wear for Your Job Interview
by Karen Dickerson
The final article in the "LIMITLESS YOU" series discusses what to wear during your job interview. How you dress is critical because an interviewer's first judgment will be based on how you look and what you are wearing.
Read more by clicking the image 👇👇
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Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe |
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Sweet Potato Casserole
Filling
✅ 1/2 stick butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking dish
✅ 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
✅ 1/2 cup milk
✅ 1/4 cup brown sugar
✅ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
✅ 1/2 teaspoon salt
✅ 2 large eggs
Topping
✅ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
✅ 1/2 cup brown sugar
✅ 1/2 stick butter, melted
✅ 1/4 teaspoon salt
✅ 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Cooking Steps
1️ For the sweet potatoes: Add 1 3/4 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.
2️⃣ For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
3️ Whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
4️⃣ For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together. Stir in the pecans. Spread the mixture over the top of the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Bake until mostly set in the center and golden on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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Dolly’s Little Shop Of Horus
Correspondence Management Specialist Talayna Clements is the owner of Dolly’s Little Shop Of Horus, a handmade jewelry business filled with crystal bracelets, copper wrapped pendants, crystal rings, waist beads and crystal dolls.
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Each crystal has different healing properties associated with them, so "I am actively healing and giving back to my community on a regular basis", says Talayna.
"My jewelry is sold at Dynamic Health and Wellness located 401 H Street NE."
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Also, visit Talayna at the RFK Stadium Open Air Flea Market on Saturdays, from 7 am - 3 pm. Quick fun fact: #DidYouKnow the flea market at RFK Stadium has been in business for more than 30 years and welcomes customers from the DMV area?!
Follow Talayna on Instagram: @Dollyslittleshopofhorus
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What's Happening Around the District |
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DC DPR Winter Programs
Registration is open for all DC Department of Public Works (DC DPR) winter programs. Basketball, aquatics, tennis, soccer, and winter break camps slots are still available.
Sign up today
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Virtual Winter Hiring Fair
DC's Department of Human Resources (DCHR) announces the DC Government Winter Hiring Fair on Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Participating agencies will make on-the-spot job offers for vacancies in several industries to include health and human services, public safety, planning and economic development, internal services and operations and infrastructure. Registration for the event will open on Wednesday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. until Monday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. Individuals wishing to participate will be required to register. Read more
2022 My School DC EdFEST
Don't miss your opportunity to join DC's annual public school fair — happening virtually on Saturday, December 10. Students and families will be able to explore the city’s public and public charter school options (PK3 – Grade 12), chat directly with school representatives and learn about the public school lottery – all from their device.
The 2023-24 school year public school lottery application will open on Monday, December 12.
Learn more
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DPR Weekly Veggie Giveaways
DC residents, stop by DC DPR's weekly veggie giveaway, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until December 15 (weather permitting). You can get free, fresh, and organic produce. Kale, collards, lettuce, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, squash, herbs, flowers, and more! Learn more
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Have Some Exciting News to Share? |
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Have some exciting news to share with your colleagues? It can be a family recipe, birth announcement, vacation, sporting event, etc.
Send your photos and a small write-up to Kellye.Underwood@dc.gov by Friday, December 9.
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