Three years ago, Amanda Nieman went with Habitat for Humanity to build houses in Zambia. And this month she returned to Zambia to assist the local Habitat chapter. She worked in the Chipulukusu village, historically a “safe haven for criminals” fleeing the city of Ndola. The arrival of Habitat Zambia and the resulting development...
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How to Prevent Falls and Stay on Your Feet in 2012
When employees slip and fall in your organization it affects your ability to carry out your mission. We commonly associate falls with members and guests, but think about the effects of an employee falling and missing one week of...
“Patriots Day” at YMCA
We all know what happened last Sunday when New England beat the Ravens to earn a trip to the Super Bowl, but here’s what was going on at the Hockomock Y in the days before. Whether you’re a Pats...
Falling Soccer Goal Kills 9-Year-Old Boy
WRAL, a television station in the Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville areas of North Carolina, recently posted an article on the tragic death of a 9-year-old boy who was killed by a falling soccer goal. ”Maria Escalera says her son, Juan...
Where’s Redwoods
The 2012 event season has officially begun. Below is a list of the various events and conferences we will be attending in the next quarter. If you’re planning to attend, be sure to stop by and say hi to...
Recorded Webinar – Mission First: Employee Safety
Yesterday, YMCA, JCC and Camp professionals joined our webinar to discuss how to create change. Changing culture may appear difficult, but with the right resources you can accomplish it. Dick Gordon, host of the nationally syndicated Public Radio show, The Story, recently...
2nd Annual Philanthropy LIVE! transforms Pittsburgh
There are still 4-months until Philanthropy LIVE! but I am excited about the opportunities the North American YMCA Development Officers (NAYDO) conference attendees will have to help transform Pittsburgh. This year, an estimated 1,000 philanthropy officers will attend NAYDO on...
Mission First: Employee Safety – Changing Behavior Part 3
This post is the third and final in a series about our new initiative, Mission First: Employee Safety. The purpose of this initiative is to re-frame the conversation about workplace safety to one about the important role of staff...
The Importance of Intervening at the First Signs of Bullying
Bullying can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. It can take the form of physical, social, verbal or cyber. It can be hard to identify or to know when to intervene. What distinguishes bullying from common teasing is the deliberate,...
Employee Safety Webinar – January 18
It’s hard to change behavior but it’s important to creating a culture of safety. Next week, we’re hosting the next webinar in our Mission First: Employee Safety series: Step 2 – Change Behavior. Mission First: Employee Safety Webinar – Step...
Education Opportunity: FacilityDude University 2012
We know how challenging it can be to manage your facilities on a declining budget, so we try to alert you to any potential opportunities that would help with those issues. One such event that may help is the...
Ice and Snow Safety Tips for Employees
How prepared are you and your employees for the ice and snow that often accompany the winter weather? During these winter months, ice and snow place an additional risk to the daily operation of employees. You can protect yourself...
Mission First: Employee Safety – Changing Behavior Part 2
This post is the second in a series about our new initiative, Mission First: Employee Safety. The purpose of this initiative is to re-frame the conversation about workplace safety to one about the important role of staff in pursuit...