UC Insider: Mailroom Notice | Retirement Celebration | Special Olympics Polar Plunge

Union County, North Carolina sent this bulletin at 01/16/2024 11:15 AM EST

Week of Jan. 16, 2024

Facilities Notice: Government Center Mailroom Change

This Friday, Jan. 19, department mailboxes in the Government Center will be alphabetized and relabeled providing a more intuitive experience for those checking mailboxes.

Support Special Olympics Union County

Polar Plunge at Cane Creek Park on Feb. 10

Help raise money for Special Olympics games by jumping into the lake at Cane Creek Park! Organize a group of colleagues to form a team or sign up as an individual. Check out all the details and register on the fundraising webpage or th e Facebook event.

Want to help without jumping in cold water? You can also offer a donation!

Shout out to Sheriff's Office Deputy Tiffany Gause and Holly Dills (Parks & Recreation) for serving on the planning committee and giving back to the community.

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Retirement Celebration Friday for Fire Marshal Kevin Rigoli and K9 Camden

After 30 years in public service, including the last nine with Union County, Fire Marshal Kevin Rigoli is retiring with his K9 companion, Camden. Read more about their service in this news article.

All employees are invited to drop by their retirement celebration this Friday, Jan. 19, between 2-4 p.m. at the Emergency Services Center (2258 Concord Ave., Monroe). Click here to view the calendar event on County Connect.

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Christmas Bureau Recap

Christmas Bureau screenshot with play 2024

Thank you to each employee who donated their time, money or gifts to help local families in need this past holiday season!

Thanks to generous support from employees and the community, 545 volunteers helped serve 1,533 families. More than 20,000 toys and gifts were donated, along with COVID-19 at-home test kits. We are so thankful for your support in ensuring a memorable holiday for those in need in our community. Check out this short video highlighting the successful effort.

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Winter Storm | Thank You For Your Dedication

Emergency Operations Center January 9, 2024

Thank you to all employees who went above and beyond to help our community during the winter storm last Tuesday.

Our Emergency Operations Center was activated for only the second time in the new Emergency Services Center. Employees from several county departments participated, along with other community public safety partners. Click on the photo to view larger.

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E-mail correspondence to and from this sender may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and may be disclosed to third parties. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, please contact Public Communications immediately.