66 1992 FPRA “Award of 99 Distinction” recipient April 1993 Vol. 9, No. 4 A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Employee discounts — don’t leave home without them The arrival of spring in late March usually signals a change in the weather. For Barbara Green, administrative clerk in human resources, however, the change is less meteorological and more attitudinal. “Right around spring, I start getting all kinds of phone calls from employees who are beginning to plan their vacations,” said Green, who handles the +j ,, College 5 employee discounts. When Cypress G l f( you plan all year for a vacation, you A ‘ L . want to get the most out of it that you ,_ mfilflgdafidufixfiérfifli 3113; dmiss $211123: ttlliaicralrrgorceurrégtlrejoyou can save, 15 percent off oneday general admission These d’ g ' Silver Springs (Ocala) 10 percent off regular one—day admission iscounts, offered by theme _-; U ersal S tudl (Orland ) 10- parks and hotels to boost business, anIfilZal passes 05 0 [screen , . . - 5:111:35 335$:lciiizciggrlgsgebgghe Walt Disney World (Disney—MGM Studios, Magic Kingdom, BPC L 3 hotels offer as much as 50 percent off on Isleatfitdi: $€§$§dfloagid§lgfogounm’ Typhoon Lagoon and DISCOV , rooms, so It really pays for employees to Weeki Wachee (nOIth of Tampa) :10 percent off regular-one—day adriussron 2:21:33 us before they go anywhere, Wild Waters (Ocala) 10 percent off regular oneday admission Though the majority of discounts are for Florida attractions, several offer discounts in parks in Texas, Georgia and Virginia as well. “Most employees know about discounts for Walt Disney World, but there are a lot more that people may not be aware of,” she said. “That’s why employees should get into the habit of checking with us before going on vacations, especially since new discounts are added throughout the year.” Discount packages, which are available to all full—time and permanent partatime FCC] employees and retirees, may be obtained in human resources on the second floor of the Martin Center. Some campus business offices and student activities offices also have discount cards and coupons. For more information on employee discounts, call Barbara Green at 632—3169. I Attractions ,, Adventure Island (Tampa)c15 percent off one—day general admission WEEK! WACHEE “ SPRING NOTB: Most discount cards may also be used by family d fr1ends of FCC] “ employees but ticket purchases are limited (to usually six or eight guests). _- Many discount cards such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios also offer additional savings on merchandise and/or dining. :9 ‘Hotels .., DaytonanchShoresPu-atesCoveHotl—rp" da' * Sheraton Lakeside Inn, Orlando/Kissimmee—up to 50rpercent off nightly accommodations . __ ,, Days Inn/Days Lodge Lake Buena Vista Resourrooms ri . . Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney s W Campground, Disney’s Yacht ‘ " Club Resort 10 to 30 percent off nightly accommodations Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Swan, Buena Vista '- Palace, Grosvenor Resort, Guest Quarters Suite Resort, Hotel Royal Plaza, Howard Johnson Resort, The Hilton and Travelodge oteldQ percent off nightly accommodations L ‘ '°“‘ I; NC) 9- Most discounts apply to selectedroomsdunnglnmteddates : From the editor: An optimistic outlook for Outlook INSIDE Last month we asked College employees what they thought of Outlook via a reader— ship survey. Distributed with the March issue, the survey was designed to gauge employee opinion in a variety of areas including existing features, frequency, timelines and subjects of interest. The results were overwhelmingly positive. Of the nearly 200 employees who responded, 99 percent of employees read some or all of Outlook with 92 percent stating that Outlook keeps them moderately to very well informed. But perhaps even more telling, however, were employee comments and suggestions. We took a good hard look at what you had to say. We considered what you liked, what you didn’t like, and what you wanted to see more or less of. As a result of the survey (and your comments), a number of changes are already in the works. More personnel news, particu— larly promotions and retirements, will be highlighted. Reader polls and “Ask an Expert” columns will hopefully open the lines of communication with employees. Increased coverage of employee benefits and more frequent legislative updates will keep employees abreast of the important changes that affect us all. In your surveys, you also expressed some concerns, which we want to address. 0 “The paper Outlook is printed on looks too expensive.” Like the rest of the College, we are concerned with keeping costs down. Two years ago, we began printing Outlook on an inexpensive recyclable paper, thus saving money and resources. As they say, “It only looks expensive.” 0 “Retirees should continue to receive Outlook after they have left the College.” Last year, we sent letters to all College retirees asking them if they would like to continue receiving Outlook. Unfortunately, a large number of them have since moved and left no forwarding address with human 99 percent of Outlook survey re— s ondents said they read some or a l of Outlook 92 percent of Outlook survey re; splendents said that Outlook keeps em moderately to well informed. resources. If you know any retirees who would like to receive Outlook and do not already, let us know their name and address. We’d be more than happy to put them back on the mailing list. 0 “Some events that are printed in Outlook have already happened before we receive it in the mail.” Though we try to be as timely as possible, particularly with calendar dates, occasionally Outlook arrives a little later than expected. Sometimes there are problems with the printing, and it has to be reprinted. Some! times we don’t get the photographs back when we expect them. Sometimes delivery from the printer comes after the campus mail trucks have already left. Sometimes I make mistakes in scheduling. We do our best to get the information to you so you may enjoy as many events as possible. While one purpose of the survey may have been to get your feedback, another was to begin a dialog. The survey was a way to get the ball rolling, but we want it to continue. If you have any questions or concerns, ideas for stories or general comments, let me know. Direct all correspondence to me in MCCS 470 or through PROFS (KSPBCK). Or call me at 63 2—3 153. Outlook is your newsletter —— and your opinion is important. PS. My apologies go out to the faculty, staff and administrators on South Campus. The omission of the campus (“the largest in the College” I was reminded quite a few times) on the “Where do you work?” question was inadvertent. I thank those of you “writedns” who participated despite my mistake. Insurance questions , OCR Text: 66 1992 FPRA “Award of 99 Distinction” recipient April 1993 Vol. 9, No. 4 A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Employee discounts — don’t leave home without them The arrival of spring in late March usually signals a change in the weather. For Barbara Green, administrative clerk in human resources, however, the change is less meteorological and more attitudinal. “Right around spring, I start getting all kinds of phone calls from employees who are beginning to plan their vacations,” said Green, who handles the j ,, College 5 employee discounts. When Cypress G l f( you plan all year for a vacation, you A ‘ L . want to get the most out of it that you ,_ mfilflgdafidufixfiérfifli 3113; dmiss $211123: ttlliaicralrrgorceurrégtlrejoyou can save, 15 percent off oneday general admission These d’ g ' Silver Springs (Ocala) 10 percent off regular one—day admission iscounts, offered by theme _-; U ersal S tudl (Orland ) 10- parks and hotels to boost business, anIfilZal passes 05 0 [screen , . . - 5:111:35 335$:lciiizciggrlgsgebgghe Walt Disney World (Disney—MGM Studios, Magic Kingdom, BPC L 3 hotels offer as much as 50 percent off on Isleatfitdi: $€§$§dfloagid§lgfogounm’ Typhoon Lagoon and DISCOV , rooms, so It really pays for employees to Weeki Wachee (nOIth of Tampa) :10 percent off regular-one—day adriussron 2:21:33 us before they go anywhere, Wild Waters (Ocala) 10 percent off regular oneday admission Though the majority of discounts are for Florida attractions, several offer discounts in parks in Texas, Georgia and Virginia as well. “Most employees know about discounts for Walt Disney World, but there are a lot more that people may not be aware of,” she said. “That’s why employees should get into the habit of checking with us before going on vacations, especially since new discounts are added throughout the year.” Discount packages, which are available to all full—time and permanent partatime FCC] employees and retirees, may be obtained in human resources on the second floor of the Martin Center. Some campus business offices and student activities offices also have discount cards and coupons. For more information on employee discounts, call Barbara Green at 632—3169. I Attractions ,, Adventure Island (Tampa)c15 percent off one—day general admission WEEK! WACHEE “ SPRING NOTB: Most discount cards may also be used by family d fr1ends of FCC] “ employees but ticket purchases are limited (to usually six or eight guests). _- Many discount cards such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios also offer additional savings on merchandise and/or dining. :9 ‘Hotels .., DaytonanchShoresPu-atesCoveHotl—rp" da' * Sheraton Lakeside Inn, Orlando/Kissimmee—up to 50rpercent off nightly accommodations . __ ,, Days Inn/Days Lodge Lake Buena Vista Resourrooms ri . . Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney s W Campground, Disney’s Yacht ‘ " Club Resort 10 to 30 percent off nightly accommodations Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Swan, Buena Vista '- Palace, Grosvenor Resort, Guest Quarters Suite Resort, Hotel Royal Plaza, Howard Johnson Resort, The Hilton and Travelodge oteldQ percent off nightly accommodations L ‘ '°“‘ I; NC) 9- Most discounts apply to selectedroomsdunnglnmteddates : From the editor: An optimistic outlook for Outlook INSIDE Last month we asked College employees what they thought of Outlook via a reader— ship survey. Distributed with the March issue, the survey was designed to gauge employee opinion in a variety of areas including existing features, frequency, timelines and subjects of interest. The results were overwhelmingly positive. Of the nearly 200 employees who responded, 99 percent of employees read some or all of Outlook with 92 percent stating that Outlook keeps them moderately to very well informed. But perhaps even more telling, however, were employee comments and suggestions. We took a good hard look at what you had to say. We considered what you liked, what you didn’t like, and what you wanted to see more or less of. As a result of the survey (and your comments), a number of changes are already in the works. More personnel news, particu— larly promotions and retirements, will be highlighted. Reader polls and “Ask an Expert” columns will hopefully open the lines of communication with employees. Increased coverage of employee benefits and more frequent legislative updates will keep employees abreast of the important changes that affect us all. In your surveys, you also expressed some concerns, which we want to address. 0 “The paper Outlook is printed on looks too expensive.” Like the rest of the College, we are concerned with keeping costs down. Two years ago, we began printing Outlook on an inexpensive recyclable paper, thus saving money and resources. As they say, “It only looks expensive.” 0 “Retirees should continue to receive Outlook after they have left the College.” Last year, we sent letters to all College retirees asking them if they would like to continue receiving Outlook. Unfortunately, a large number of them have since moved and left no forwarding address with human 99 percent of Outlook survey re— s ondents said they read some or a l of Outlook 92 percent of Outlook survey re; splendents said that Outlook keeps em moderately to well informed. resources. If you know any retirees who would like to receive Outlook and do not already, let us know their name and address. We’d be more than happy to put them back on the mailing list. 0 “Some events that are printed in Outlook have already happened before we receive it in the mail.” Though we try to be as timely as possible, particularly with calendar dates, occasionally Outlook arrives a little later than expected. Sometimes there are problems with the printing, and it has to be reprinted. Some! times we don’t get the photographs back when we expect them. Sometimes delivery from the printer comes after the campus mail trucks have already left. Sometimes I make mistakes in scheduling. We do our best to get the information to you so you may enjoy as many events as possible. While one purpose of the survey may have been to get your feedback, another was to begin a dialog. The survey was a way to get the ball rolling, but we want it to continue. If you have any questions or concerns, ideas for stories or general comments, let me know. Direct all correspondence to me in MCCS 470 or through PROFS (KSPBCK). Or call me at 63 2—3 153. Outlook is your newsletter —— and your opinion is important. PS. My apologies go out to the faculty, staff and administrators on South Campus. The omission of the campus (“the largest in the College” I was reminded quite a few times) on the “Where do you work?” question was inadvertent. I thank those of you “writedns” who participated despite my mistake. Insurance questions , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter,Outlook Newsletter 08-09,April 1993,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif