Kent County Communicator-Employee Newsletter May 2, 2024

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Public Service Recognition Week: May 5-11, 2024

Kent County Team,

As a small token of appreciation and a visual thank you to our staff, please keep an eye out for yard signs and banners placed at most of our county facilities the week of May 5^th. Also, take a moment to view a special message from our county administrator, Al Vanderberg, by clicking the link above. The Board of Commissioners also wanted to share their appreciation with you; please see the photo message below.

Thank you for your continued dedication and service to Kent County. We appreciate you!

Administrative Office Assistants Day-Thank You!

Though belated, we couldn't let Administrative Professionals Day pass without expressing our gratitude to our wonderful Administrative Office Assistants. Your dedication and hard work are the foundation of our organization. Your professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to excellence ensure our operations run smoothly. Thank you for being the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday to our incredible four-legged colleagues from the Sheriff's Department Mounted and K9 Units!

To Hondo, with his striking dapple-gray coloring, we celebrate your belated April 30th birthday with immense gratitude for your service. And as May approaches, we eagerly anticipate honoring Hugo, the majestic Percheron/Thoroughbred blend, on his special day, May 1st.

And to our fearless K9 deputy, Chiko, whose birthday falls on May 3rd, we send our warmest wishes for a day filled with treats, belly rubs, and plenty of playtime.

Thank you, Hondo, Hugo, and Chiko, for your invaluable contributions to keeping our community safe. Here's to many more years of partnership and friendship!

With Spring finally here and the promise of warmer weather ahead, it's the perfect time to consider keeping a pair of comfy shoes and socks handy at your desk. Let's embrace the spirit of “Walk-It-Out-Wednesday” by encouraging our office mates to step out for a walk during breaks or as part of their lunch routine. It's a wonderful chance to invigorate ourselves with some fresh air, put a little spring in our step, and give our minds and bodies a well-deserved breather. And don't forget to soak up some of that vitamin D from the sun while you're at it! Remember, you and your colleagues can choose any day of the week that suits your schedules—it's not restricted to Wednesdays! Please share your photos with Dawn Davies at Communications@kentcountymi.gov.

We Want To Hear From You!

We need your submissions for articles and updates for our internal Employee Newsletter and Administrator's Digest-which is shared with the Board of Commissioners, Community Partners, and interested community members. Here's what you need to know:

1. Submission Deadlines: The Administrator's Digest is published every first and third Monday of the month, with content due one week before. The Employee Newsletter goes live on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, except for holidays. Please submit content for the Employee Newsletter one week before its release date.
2. Keep it Brief: Articles should ideally be under 200 words. For longer topics, provide a synopsis, and we can link to the complete content.
3. Enhance with Visuals: Include relevant high-resolution photos to enhance reader engagement.
4. Editing and Inclusion: Our team may edit content for guidelines and prioritize submissions based on relevance, timeliness, and space availability.
5. Submission Process: Send articles to Communications@kentcountymi.gov, with a clear subject line indicating the intended newsletter.

Your contributions make our newsletters informative, engaging, and valuable. Share your success stories, project updates, or departmental insights—we want to hear from you!