Corporate Challenge Update! ✨
We’re off to an amazing start in the Corporate Challenge! 🏆 BIG congratulations to our Dodgeball Champions! Our team dominated the court and took first place!
Back row from left: Daniel Ramirez, Jake Christensen, Michael Coulston, Kelbyn Soriano, John Pierce, Carlos Sotelo, Tyler Key. Front row from left: Michelle Thung, Beth Barnes, Jordyne Duncan and Erin Tyra.
The Trivia Masters put their brains together and secured a strong second-place finish!
From left: Guy DeMarco, Emily Ku, CluAynne Corwin, Robin Heck and Nick Christie.
Way to go, Team Vegas! Let’s keep the momentum going and aim for first place!
📣 Upcoming Events – Come Cheer Us On!
Show your support and bring the energy to these competitions!
🏃 TRACK & FIELD – Saturday, March 15 | 8 a.m. | Cimarron High School, 2301 N. Tenaya Way. We are still looking for athletes ages 18-65+ to join the team! The events are 100-meter run, 400-meter run, 800-meter run, Long Jump, Shot Put and Softball Throw. Whether you're a sprinter, a jumper or just want to come out and have fun, we need you! Reach out to Patricia Owens (powens@LasVegasNevada.GOV, 702.229.1249) to sign up.
🏐 INDOOR VOLLEYBALL – March 19 Come watch our team bump, set and spike their way to victory! They promise an exciting match 6 p.m. at the Dula Community Center.
🔫 TRAP & SKEET SHOOTING – Spots Open! Competition is Sunday, April 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clark County Shooting Complex. We still need two Skeet shooters and five for Trap Shooting to join this thrilling event! Contact Gina Ramirez (gramirez@lasvegasnevada.gov | 702.229.2171) to sign up.
🏃♀️ 5K RUN – Get Moving! – Competition is Saturday, April 12. Run, jog, or power-walk your way to points for our team! Every participant counts! Contact Amy Veras (averas@lasvegasnevada.gov | 702.229.0323) to join the team. We need male and female runners/joggers/walkers in every age group to score points for our team.
🚴♀️ BIKE RACE – Pedal your way to glory Wednesday, April 23, 5:30 p.m. at UNLV! Race in your age category (18+ to 65+)—no practice needed! Contact Oscar Garcia at 702.534.8093 or ogarcia@lasvegasnevada.gov to join the team and for details. We need riders to represent our team!
Tryouts & Qualifiers
⛳ Golf Qualifier – Saturday, March 29, at The Club at Sunrise, 5483 Club House Drive. It will be a two-person scramble -- two men or two women per team. The cost is $52 per person; pay at the Pro Shop on event day. You must sign up with Robin in advance, either as a single player or as a team of two, to reserve your tee time. Download the flier here. If you want to be part of the action, contact Robin McCartney at rmccartney@lasvegasnevada.gov or 702.229.4049. The Golf event will be April 12.
🎯 B-Pong Tryouts are also March 29, at 3 p.m. at Joe’s Bar, 2851 N. Rancho Drive. Bring your A-game, your employee badge, and come compete for one of the four spots on the team! The event is scheduled for May 2 at 6 p.m. For more information, reach out to Dayne Thomas at 702.857.0197 or dmthomas@lasvegasnevada.gov. We provide the tables, cups, and balls – just bring your skills!
📢 How To Get Involved
It’s not too late to join the action! Whether you want to compete, support, or just cheer us on, we’d love to have you! Contact:
✨ Jordyne Duncan – jduncan@lasvegasnevada.gov | 702.229.5182
✨ Jen Winder – jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov | 702.229.5177
💡 Track & Field Volunteers Needed – Saturday, March 15, at Cimarron High School. Support our athletes and contribute to our success! Contact Jordyne Duncan at jduncan@lasvegasnevada.gov or 702.229.5182 to sign up.
There are so many more events and we want YOU to join in the fun! So, check out all the action coming up -- the full list of events and schedule is here. Reach out to the captains or contact Jordyne Duncan (jduncan@lasvegasnevada.gov) or Jen Winder (jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov) if you're interested in participating competing, volunteering or just cheering at the events. This year's handbook is here. Don’t forget to visit the Corporate Challenge webpage for more information. Get ready to compete, have fun and make unforgettable memories! 💪 #GoTeamVegas
💥 Let’s keep the energy high and bring home more victories! GO TEAM! 💥
SmartLab Training Registration Open Now
Registration is open now for SmartLab training opportunities through June! You can visit SmartLab’s SharePoint site to find the schedule and other resources, or click here to go straight to the training schedule.
SmartLab offers three courses:
- White Belt training is a four-hour introduction to process improvement that is designed to be applicable for staff at all levels of the organization. It focuses on identifying and removing waste from processes. Executive staff may receive a one-hour summary of the course by request.
- Green Belt training takes place over two half-day sessions and teaches over a dozen improvement tools with a focus on root-cause analysis and problem solving. It is best suited for analysts or project leaders, although anyone who has completed White Belt may attend.
- Certified Champions Course is a four-part training series designed to teach management-level staff how to develop a culture of continuous improvement in their work area. Champions is offered quarterly with limited seats. Click here to learn more.
SmartLab isn’t just a training program -- staff also can help facilitate your next improvement project, action-planning session, or brainstorming meeting! Email SmartLabAdmin@lasvegasnevada.gov to request support.
SmartLab, the city’s continuous improvement program, can offer training or support to help your team improve their processes and gain efficiency. Visit the SmartLab SharePoint site to learn more.
Food Trucks Offer Options 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Thursday, March 13
Ready to try something new? Food Truck Thursday March 13 offers Pizza Stoned and Ole Manny's Seafood Shack food truck options from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Clark Avenue, in front of the Municipal Courthouse. Food trucks are subject to change without notice.
Help Us Preserve Our Culture Of Integrity
The city of Las Vegas is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. As city employees, we all play a part in helping to preserve this culture of integrity. Fraud, waste and abuse against the city impact each of us. If you suspect fraud, waste or abuse by a city employee or contractor, we encourage you to report it online or by phone using this hotline. You will have the option to remain anonymous.
Note: This is not a substitute for employment-related grievances or appeals, as city policy provides channels for resolving these issues. To contact the city’s Department of Human Resources, please call 702.229.6315.
Upcoming Events
Nationwide Retirement Education Workshop March 17
Join the virtual Nationwide Retirement Education workshop Monday, March 17, at 2 p.m. to learn more about managing taxes on retirement income. Click here to join the meeting. If you have any questions, please email HR Benefits or call 702.229.5432.
Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan - Onsite Representative
Through the beginning of April 2025, Nationwide Representative Julie Miramontes will be temporarily unavailable for individual deferred compensation consultation and onsite events. During Julie’s absence, Nationwide will continue to offer virtual services to assist with questions, enrolling or modifying your current deferred compensation strategy. Nationwide customer service will be available by phone at 877.677.3678. To speak to a Retirement Specialist, please call 888.402.5272 or schedule an appointment at https://retirementspecialists.myretirementappt.com. Completed enrollment forms can also be emailed to Rpublic@Nationwide.com for processing.
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Employee Values Conference April 22-23
Take Your Child To Work Day April 24
Employee Appreciation Family Picnic - third weekend of September
More details to come on all of these!
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