 Employee Holiday Traditions Cookbook
We may not be able to celebrate the upcoming holiday season together in person this year, but we can still connect by sharing our stories and experiences... and food!
This fall, Atlas is putting together a cookbook of holiday recipes and stories collected from Community Transit employees. Every employee is encouraged to submit a favorite recipe!
To really make the food come to life, you can also include a photo and/or a paragraph that describes what the recipe means to you. What do you think of when you make, see, or smell this food? Are you instantly transported to another time and place? Does it remind you of a particular person? Does it make you think, "Remember that time when..."?
Other things you might include in your paragraph:
- Which holiday(s) you celebrate, and how
- Traditions from your culture, ethnicity, or family
Send your recipe, with your name and job title, and optional photo and paragraph to Atlas at CTAtlasIPS@gmail.com.
Submissions will be accepted through Nov. 6 and every employee will receive a copy of the cookbook in December.
 Transportation Choices Coalition to Induct Emmett Heath to Hall of Fame
The Transportation Choices Coalition is a policy and advocacy nonprofit dedicated to making transportation accessible to all in Washington State. It works to pass policies that support more transit, bike, and pedestrian improvements at the state, regional, and local levels.
Every year they celebrate the achievements of their partners and induct them into their Hall of Fame. This year, our CEO Emmett Heath, will be inducted at an event on Oct. 2.
From the TCC Hall of Fame website: "Emmett has focused his work at Community Transit around community-oriented transit service, connecting people to opportunities throughout Snohomish County and creating a long term vision of transit expansion. He built up the Swift Bus Rapid Transit program, increasing speed and reliability of transit in the region. Throughout the pandemic, Emmett has centered essential travel for those who need it most, now and into the future. Emmett has been a great partner to TCC and we will miss his leadership."
The Hall of Fame induction event takes place on Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. More details and instructions to register can be found here.
Winner, Winner, Chicken... Director?
The Executive Leadership Team members are putting themselves up for auction in the Community Transit employee fundraising campaign for United Way!
The director who receives the most bids will wear a chicken suit. He/she will strut their stuff for the day and we’ll get the pictures to prove it.
Who will be the chicken to rule the roost? Only you can decide with your bids. Check out all 10 of the chickens (and other auction items) here. Check frequently; new items are always being added!
Auction Dates to Know
| Oct. 5-12 |
Donate items using online form |
| Oct. 15-16 |
Drop off items at KPOB-A, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Oct. 15-22 |
Online auction |
| Oct. 22 |
Auction ends at 3 p.m. |
For information about the campaign and for links to forms and websites, visit https://www.communitytransit.org/2020campaign
 Board Bits
Our Board of Directors held its October meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Highlights:
- Former Mill Creek Council Member Mike Todd was thanked for his 12 years of service on the Community Transit Board of Directors. He is now serving as the Director Public Works for the City of Mill Creek.
- Lake Stevens Council Member Kim Daughtry, who also serves as the Board Vice-Chair, was appointed to replace Todd as our representative to the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board.
- On October 19, Special Meetings will be held to choose new Board members to represent Small Cities and Medium Cities. These meetings will fill vacancies left by departing Board members Elizabeth Callaghan and Mike Todd. More information about these meetings can be found here.
The Community Transit Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected officials (self-selected from governing bodies from within the agency's service area) and one non-voting labor representative. Information about past and upcoming board meetings is available at www.communitytransit.org/meetings.
 Financial Analyst Colleen Hansen is ready for her flu shot at MCOB!
Be Sure To Get Your Flu Shot This Year
A flu shot this year is more important than ever in caring for ourselves and each other.
The flu shot does not protect against COVID-19, but it can reduce risk of complications from getting sick with both the flu and COVID-19.
Community Transit is partnering with Bartell Drugs to provide free, on-site flu shots for employees. To observe social distancing needs, all of the paperwork is done online. It takes about five minutes and it’s preferred if people sign up online.
Walk-ins are accepted as time and social distancing allow.
The clinic is located in the Operations building, Training Room 1. A face covering and a COVID-19 symptom screening are required to enter the building.
There is still time to sign up for a flu shot appointment. An appointment can be made online through Monday, Oct. 5. There are a few afternoon appointments still available for Tuesday, Oct. 6 here.
You can get a flu shot off-site at most pharmacies or your doctor’s office. The flu shot should be covered by your insurance provider. Call your pharmacy or doctor’s office in advance, as appointments may be required.
More details are available under “9/17: It’s Important To Get a Flu Shot This Year” at www.communitytransit.org/employeeinfo. If you still have questions after reading that page, contact Chris Beck at (425) 348-7163.
Helpful Links
Ask Emmett videos and lots of Employee Info
Catch all of the Ask Emmett videos and the important "news you can use" at www.communitytransit.org/employeeinfo. This web page is accessible from any device and any location.
Topics at 12 videos
See all of the Topics at 12 videos, including the entire series on building resiliency while working on the front lines or from home at www.communitytransit.org/topicsat12. This web page is accessible from any device and any location.
COVID-19 information
View this video for easy-to-digest information about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself. Note: you need a CT network login to access this video.
 Small Group Wellness Class
Learn about rotating wellness topics in a small group, virtual setting! Sign up online, or contact Atlas learn more.
Leading an Immune-Healthy Lifestyle
Oct. 14: 12-12:30 p.m.
Stay healthy this fall by supporting your immune system. We will discuss:
- Immune system basics
- Impact of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress on immune health
- Debunking myths and misconceptions
Harrowing Hustle Virtual 5K or 2.5K
Oct. 9-11
Registration is open, now with 5K or 2.5K options! Run/walk our marked course at base, or create your own route any time over the weekend of Oct. 9-11. You will be entered into a prize raffle just for participating, or dress up for a chance to win a prize in our costume contest! Sign-up or learn more about this free event!
Personal Wellness Services
Atlas also offers Community Transit employees personal wellness services at no charge, including nutrition counseling, physical therapy, injury prevention, general wellness, and personal training.
How to make an appointment:
Not all services are available on-site; please call for details.
 Oct. 2: Transportation Choices Coalition 2020 Hall of Fame Induction
6-7:30 p.m.
Register here to virtually watch our CEO be inducted!
TCC will cover the cost of the ticket for anyone who wants to attend, but you can purchase a ticket for $65. If you register today, you will receive a virtual BINGO card and foldable bus for the interactive fun!
Oct. 6: United Way Information Sharing
12-1 p.m.
Where do your donations and payroll pledges go? What does it mean when United Way says "Money raised will stay local?"
Log in to Zoom on Oct. 6 to meet Susan Gustafson. Susan is a Relationship Manager for Workforce Management at United Way Snohomish County, and she'll show you who benefits from the fundraising efforts of our employee campaign.
Zoom URL: zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 827 2530 5098
Passcode: 745687
Join by phone: 1 (253) 215-8782
Oct. 9-11: Harrowing Hustle Virtual 5K or 2.5K
Registration is open, now with 5K or 2.5K options! Run/walk our marked course at base, or create your own route any time over the weekend of Oct. 9-11. You will be entered into a prize raffle just for participating, or dress up for a chance to win a prize in our costume contest! Sign-up or learn more about this free event!
Oct. 13: Community Transit LIVE
12-1 p.m.
Join us for our monthly Facebook webcast to chat with the public about the latest happenings at our agency.
Oct. 14: Atlas Wellness Class | Leading an Immune-Healthy Lifestyle
12-12:30 p.m.
Stay healthy this fall by supporting your immune system. Sign up online, or contact Atlas learn more. We will discuss:
- Immune system basics
- Impact of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress on immune health
- Debunking myths and misconceptions
Oct. 15: SnoCope Webinar: Savvy Generational Planning
10 a.m. OR 12 p.m.
Your legacy is far more than just tangible assets – it includes values, family history, and proper preparation. Learn how to strategize, communicate, and execute the smooth transfer of values and assets through the generations. Contact Beth@SnoCope.org to register or learn more.
Oct. 28: Topics at 12 | Open Enrollment
12-1 p.m.
Open Enrollment will be an exciting experience this year, because it will be done all online! The Employee Engagement Open Enrollment team is working hard to make this an easy experience, and they are excited to give you a walk-through of the process in this informative Topics at 12.
Download an Outlook invite here.
Zoom URL: zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 881 3138 1823
Passcode: 139846
Join by phone: 1 (253) 215-8782
Coming in November
- Nov. 1-14: Open Enrollment
- Nov. 6: Deadline to submit to employee cookbook. See related story above.
 Hires & Promotions
Our agency has slowed its staff expansion, but essential roles are still being fulfilled. Please send a warm welcome or congratulations to our colleagues who were hired or promoted in the last several months!
New Hires
| Robert Benfield |
Enterprise Data Architect |
| Kristin Bruington |
Procurement Specialist |
| Angela Ely |
Administrative Assistant II |
| Ian Hafey |
Data Analyst |
| Jayme Hewitt |
Digital Business Analyst |
| Cliff Mountjoy-Venning |
Schedule Analyst |
Promotions
| Melissa Cauley |
Manager, Regional Programs |
| Jason Fojaco |
Data Specialist |
| Steve Kim |
Chief Operations Officer |
| Stephan Kimbrough |
Facilities Assistant Manager |
| Mary Lowery |
HR Generalist |
| Wendy Nelson |
Training Coordinator |
| Tim Schroeder |
Transit Applications Administrator |
| Oliver Sloboda |
Asst Manager, Technology Support Svcs |
| Jim Williams |
Deputy Director, Transportation |
Service Ambassador Peggy Clever-Fagan photographed this rainbow from the Swift marker at Everett Station last week. "Look at this beautiful rainbow, promising us better times to come!" she said.
Renovation work on the Kasch Park Casino Road building has begun! Left: Larger windows being cut on the northwest perimeter of the building. Right: Excavation for foundations and utilities.
Transit Driver Appreciation Day was celebrated a little late this year due to COVID-19, but we never forget to thank our drivers! This year, Coach Operators were greeted with a goodie bag full of sweet treats, a $5 Avanti coupon, and a Community Transit-branded set of personal eating utensils.
We're checking out possible new signage for bus stops, park and rides, and Swift stations! New technology will integrate with real-time bus information. Check out this sign in the Great Hallway at MCOB and give your feedback, then be to sure come back to see different options in the coming months!
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