Allen Supports Diversity & Inclusion Summit

Allen is a Gold Sponsor for the Diversity and Inclusion Summit being held today at Covenant Medical Center. The Summit featured keynote speaker Troy Cicero, president and chief skill officer of MulticultuReal Communications Incorporated. A panel discussion of the business case for inclusion is also part of the agenda.  The Cedar Valley Diversity and Inclusion Partnership is an initiative designed to strengthen the Cedar Valley through the promotion of diversity and cultural competencies in business. 

Allen Foundation Holds Golf Fundraiser

On September 12, the Allen Foundation held a golf outing that netted $17,861 after expenses to be used towards the Winter Hall addition at Allen College.  We had 108 golfers who attended to support Allen.  Thanks to Angela Fuller, Erin Iverson, Matt Rolinger and Jim Waterbury who put the event together. Thanks also to a host of volunteers who helped staff the golf outing.  Work on Winter Hall continues on schedule, and those passing the College campus can see the building is starting to take shape. 

Tentative Agreement Reached with UFCW

A tentative agreement has been reached between Allen and Local 431 of the United Food and Commercial Workers’ Union.  Thanks to Steve Sesterhenn for his work with union officials to reach a reasonable agreement. 

HRA and Biometric Screening Deadline October 14

Vaccination Notice for Seasonal Flu

It's time for flu shots.  Whether you're new to Allen or have done this before, please read this notice carefully.

The Requirement

All Allen associates, volunteers, students and contract workers must be vaccinated for seasonal flu by Friday, November 11.  The only exceptions are associates who telecommute and never enter Allen facilities or those who present our waiver, signed by a physician, documenting a contraindication by the Center for Disease Control.

Vaccination Clinic Locations
The vaccinatin clinic will be in the old Social Services office, on 4Tower, next to Elevator B.
Signs will be posted.

Allen Occupational Health will administer the program.  Vaccination clinics will be held Monday - Thursday at these dates and times:

October 3 - 6
7:00 - 10:00 am
2:00 - 5:00 pm

October 10-13
7:00 - 10:00 am
2:00 - 5:00 pm

UMP Clinic
October 10
10:00 - 11:30 am
UMP Surgery Center

Department directors may contact Allen Occupational Health to schedule a mobile immunization cart visit to their units.  Call promptly to make a reservation.

Vaccinations Received Elsewhere

If you are vaccinated anywhere other than Allen Hospital, you must turn in our vaccination-received-elsewhere form and a receipt proving your vaccination to Allen Occupational Health.  We will not reimburse you for vaccination received elsewhere.

Blank Forms

Pick up blank waivers and vaccination-received-elsewhere in Human Resources or at the vaccination clinics.  Click here for the form.

Associates on Leave

Associates on leave must be immunized at an Allen vaccination clinic or provide proof of vaccination received elsewhere prior to returning to work.

Waivers and Masks

Associates who waive vaccination may be required to wear surgical masks within Allen facilities after the deadline.  This option will not go into effect unless Dr. Horrigan determines it is necessary for the safety of the patients, visitors and staff.  This will be dependant upon the level of influenza in the community.

The Deadline

The deadline to be vaccinated or turn in waivers or proof of vaccination elsewhere is Friday, November 11, 2011.

Failure to Comply

Associates, volunteers, students and contract workers who miss the deadline cannot work in Allen facilities nor attend Allen Colllege classes until they comply with the immunization requirements.

Associates who fail to comply within one week of the deadline will receive a written disciplinary warning.  Associates who fail to comply within two weeks of the deadline may be terminated.

Questions

Allen Occupational Health
319-235-3885

Allen Human Resources
319-235-3605

Click here for CEU information.











Paula's Garden

This week rock garden by entrance #6 was planted by the sixth grade students of George Washington Carver Academy with the guidance of Becky Stansbery, Horticulturist.   The flowers and shrubs are tolerant to shade and moisture. This shaded rock garden invites us to sit on Paula's bench in the middle of these large stones, and enjoy the beauty of the flowers.This stone bench was given in memory of Paula Johnston-Schultz, of Allen Social Services.   A large stone with her name will soon be placed there.  The garden will be called Paula's Garden. Trish Pedersen, Green Team Member

Go Red for Women Event Raises Awareness

On September 20, 2011, the Cedar Valley Go Red for Women community outreach committee held their first annual Go Red for Women Volleyball event at Waverly/Shell Rock High School.

On behalf of the American Heart/American Stroke Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign for the Cedar Valley area, Waverly/Shell Rock volleyball teams, 9^th through varsity level, hosted Oelwein’s 9^th through varsity volleyball teams to bring forward a heightened level of awareness for women regarding heart disease and stroke.

The event was a great success in promoting sportsmanship and a common purpose for both communities, players, and fans. Fans from both teams were encouraged to wear red in support of the cause.  All teams from both schools were outfitted in red shoelaces, headbands and bows to show their commitment and “We Dig Red” t-shirts were worn by both Oelwein and Waverly/Shell Rock varsity teams.

Drawings were held for donated items that included a ‘Go Red for Women’ bracelet, an AHA/ASA cookbook and two tickets to attend the Cedar Valley Go Red for Women luncheon on November 4 at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

 

Credit Union Annual Meeting Tuesday, September 27 Five Sullivan Brothers 5:30pm – Social 6:00pm – Dinner If anyone is interested in running for the board please stop in the Credit Union Office and talk with the staff.

  

Please Join Us!   Allen College Alumni & Friends at My Fair Lady

Saturday, October 29
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Centre, Cedar Falls
2:00pm matinee
Tickets $40.80 (face value)
Reception in Davis Hall immediately following the performance (courtesy of Allen College).

Early bird reservations for Allen College Alumni Association due paying members until September 30. Open to Friends of the College beginning October 1.

Allen College Alumni who would like to pay their $20 dues may purchase immediately or you may have your name placed on a waiting list, first-come first-served starting in October.

Contact Dina in Student Services for tickets at 319-226-2000. Payment required to hold reservation.

October 1 - Net Learning Deadline

Survey For Completion After Attendance
After attending a Forum, please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey – we appreciate your input. Either go to the Info Spot on the AllenNet or click here to go to the survey directly. The Info Spot also has summaries and Q&A lists for previous Forums from 4th quarter 2010 to current. 

Allen Gift Shop News

UPCOMING EVENTS
September 26 and 27 - Books are Fun
October 27 and 28 - Scrubs Sale
November 22 - Masquerade Jewelry Sale
December 12 and 13 - South Bend Chocolate Sale

Start Somewhere Walk - October 7

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad recently announced his goal to have Iowa rank as the nation’s healthiest state. To kick off the initiative, Governor Branstad is asking for Iowans to participate in the “Start Somewhere Walk” at noon on October 7.

If you’re planning to walk on Oct. 7, click here and then click on the “Get Started/Take the Pledge” page to register.

5K Run Walk Roll Benefiting Pathways
Benefit for Pathways Behavioral Services aiding in their work to prevent and treat substance abuse.  Click here to go to the web site.

October 29, 2011 at 9:00 am
Click here for full details and registration form.

Cedar Falls Fall Clean-Up of Hazardous Materials & Electronics
Saturday, September 24
9:00am - 2:00pm
Cedar Falls Public Works
1500 Bluff St., Cedar Falls
Click here for more information.

St. Paul's Beef 'n Noodle Dinner
Join us for delicious homemade beef 'n noodles, cole slaw, boiled potatoes, dessert – and bake sale. Adults: $8, children under 12: $4
Saturday, September 24
4:00pm – 7:00pm
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 207 W. Louise St., Waterloo 

Maples Neighborhood Clean-Up Day
Saturday, September 24, 2011
8:00 am to Noon

A BIG dumpster and a crane will be avilable to take the big stuff that you can't normally dispose of with weekly trash.

Allen associates are invited to participate, but please bring your ID badge with you.

RESIDENTS CAN BRING:
General bulk items "trash": furniture, lawn furniture, worn out clothing, bedding, scrap lumber and building remodeling and repair scrap materials, carpet, house wares, toys, bicycles, TV's, computers, etc.

Gasoline powered equipment: lawnmowers, weed eaters, tillers, snow blowers, etc. Power equipment must be drained of gas and oil prior to dumping.

RESIDENTS CAN'T BRING:

No garbage (use your weekly garbage service)
No appliances
No tires
No hazardous materials
No paint
No liquids: fuels, oils, pharmaceuticals, etc.
No batteries
No yard waste or tree debris
No propane gas tanks

To find out how to get rid of the stuff in the "NO" category, call Waste Management at (319) 291-4553.

If you are interested in providing winter coats, mittens and hats for underprivledged students, please click her for the Maples September newsletter.  The newsletter also contains lots of information for events happening in this area.