The Torch - May Issue

The Torch - the official newsletter for Indiana state employees

It All Adds Up

Successful SECC program nets more than $1.4 million for Hoosier charities

SECC

State employees raised in excess of $1.4 million that will benefit more than 1,600 charities -- as well as countless people in need throughout the Hoosier State -- via a giving program planned by state workers and facilitated through the Indiana United Way (IUW).

The annual State Employees’ Community Campaign (SECC) awards ceremony in late March provided a “moment in the sun” for those who donated to numerous nonprofit causes via scheduled paycheck deductions or direct monetary gifts.

But those present at the Indiana State Library March 29 who gave generously to the campaign said they did so out of a heartfelt desire to help others.

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200+ reasons to hit the road for Visit Indiana Week

Visit Indiana Week

Celebrate Visit Indiana Week in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week May 6 through May 12.

More than 200 attractions and properties will be offering discounts and promotions for travelers. 

The week long schedule of events includes; State Parks Sunday, Museum Monday, Tastings Tuesday, Wild Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, Foodie Friday, and Sports and Outdoor Saturday.

READ MORE ON INDIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM WEBSITE >


Employees run, walk for health, fun at Indiana Dunes

Dunes 5k


A late spring chill did little to keep a smiling group of state employees, their families and pets from enjoying the kickoff of this year’s Run the State 5K/Hike Series.

In all, 230 participants were joined by more than a few four-legged friends for a 3.3 mile jog (or leisurely stroll) at Indiana Dunes State Park Saturday, April 28.

READ STORY ON INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH BLOG >


When ‘Banana Boat’ Met ‘Roadside’

IDEM risk assessor finds love and new purpose on the Appalachian Trail

Stephanie Redick

Stephanie Redick had just turned 30, and life wasn’t coming together in quite the way she’d hoped.

Like many young professionals, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Office of Land Quality (Science Services Branch) risk assessor left college with a veritable mountain of debt, and even though she enjoyed her job, the sum of her life just didn’t equal the parts.

Something was missing from the equation – many things, maybe, in spite of Stephanie’s best intentions.

The Owen County resident took a long look at her life and herself, considered her options, and finally left her job to take on an adventure she hoped would, quite literally, lead her down a new path.

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In this issue:

  • Plenty of Fish In The Lakes: Longtime DNR hatchery manager talks walleye, catfish stocking (pg. 1) - Also read on Employee Central
  • Run the State Series kick off sets new attendance record (pg. 2)
  • Enjoy an event of “monumental” proportions! (pg. 5)
  • It All Adds Up: Successful SECC program nets more than $1.4 million for Hoosier charities (pg. 6)
  • Expiration of your Family-Medical Leave (FML) and FML Recertification (pg. 9)
  • When ‘Banana Boat’ Met ‘Roadside’ - IDEM risk assessor finds love and new purpose on the Appalachian Trail (pg. 10)
  • 200+ reasons to hit the road for Visit Indiana Week (pg. 13)
  • IRS encourages paycheck checkup for taxpayers (pg. 14)
  • Public Service Recognition Week coming soon (pg. 14)
  • Bread company in a jam (pg. 16)
  • Family Night with Fort Wayne TinCaps (pg. 16) - Tickets available for May 18 game vs. SB Cubs

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