100 pop tabs

We want to send a special thanks out to Robert Hoskins for bringing in over 100 pop tabs from home for our Pop Tabs for Kids Drive for the Ronald McDonald House.

Thanks to everyone who remembers to take those tabs off their soda cans!  It only takes a few seconds to help a family in need.  A little bit goes a long way.  Remember that these envelopes are near the recycling bins in and around the Plant Operations areas.  Thanks again!

Employees of the Month in Grounds - Feb 2011

Landscape Maintenance announces their Employees of the Month for February:

Dan Heister was recognized for interviewing, getting fertilization and seeding started, and keeping his crew organized and productive.

Richard Coombs was recognized for his leadership role as Lead Worker.  He has helped organize his crew and has led projects to make sure they get done.

Phil Holmes was recognized for the great job he has done this winter with snow removal in his area and helping cover other areas.  He also helped keep other areas stocked up on ice fighter.

Congratulations to these three employees who have worked so hard to earn this recognition!  Keep up the good work!

A Call to Recycle

Joshua James in our Recycling Department is helping to kick-off this year's Recycle Mania, a program set up to get students around the country excited about recycling. Read this article in the Utah Chronicle about some information Josh shared at a recent brown bag lunch event.  We appreciate Josh's conitnued efforts throughout the years to encourage all of us to recycle.

Olympic Torch

This picture is a close-up of the Olympic Torch that is displayed in Rice-Eccles Stadium.  This torch was actually lit and used in the running of the torch here in the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002.  In a sense, it has recently been re-lit.  Within the display case, an amber-colored light was installed above the torch to give it the illusion of being lit.  White lights below it highlight the writing on the handle.  Whenever you're in the neighborhood, make sure you stop by this display in the tower of the stadium to check out the fine craftsmanship and beautiful history.

Pop Tabs for Kids

On behalf of the Ronald McDonald House of Salt Lake City, we are proud to introduce you to Plant Operations' ongoing service project:

Pop Tabs for Kids is a service program that has served the Ronald McDonald House of Salt Lake City since April of 1997. It's easy: when you're finished with your soda can, pull the pop tab off and place it in any drop-off bin by the recycling bins and vending machines in Building 350, the Grounds Building, and the Motor Pool Building. After you take off the tab, remember to recycle the rest of the can!

The Ronald McDonald House collects only the tabs because they are clean, small, and easily stored. Please join us for this great cause! Your small efforts will benefit hundreds of families who need a place to stay while their children are in town for medical treatments. Thank you for your continued support!

Event Support Services

Event Support Services provide set-up and tear-down of tents, tables, chairs, etc. for any event on campus.  They are the liaison between Plant Operations and our customers.  They provide support to five different areas on campus.  They support the Plant Operations summer barbecue, football game tailgating, pep rallies, events at the president's house and Eccles House, the Outdoor Recreation Department's summer blow-out, the hospital's summer party, the Presidential Donor Dinner, and much, much more.

They hang marketing banners around campus, and try to help in any other way they can.  Remember to request their services whenever you have an upcoming event.  Call the Dispatch Office at (801) 581-7221.

Slips, Trips and Falls Training

The Plant Operations Safety Committee announces the 20100 Slips, Trips, and Falls Safety Training on Thursday, January 27, 2011 in the Huntsman Center Lounge, Room 113.  This training is mandatory for all Plant Operations staff.  Three 1-hour sessions will be available.  Please split your shop up to attend class as convenient for you:

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Doughnuts will be served.  See you all there!