JCC Staff Association

Silent Auction

2009-12-02T09:31:00.007-05:00

Printable version at http://www.johnstoncc.edu/pdfs/SilentAuctionFlyer09.pdf

JCC Staff Association Christmas Tree

2009-12-02T09:26:00.002-05:00

Thanksgiving at JCC

2009-12-02T08:21:00.005-05:00

The Thanksgiving Lunch was a treat! Thanks to all of you who brought food and joined us for this fantastic meal.

We've Landed a Jewel

2009-11-02T08:04:00.006-05:00

I have to share a story that I heard recently about our president, Dr. Johnson. I have often heard him say that when he came to JCC he quickly realized that he had "landed a jewel". Well, I think JCC has landed a jewel in return. It was just a simple act of kindness, but the story has traveled quickly. It was picture day at the JCC Child Development Center recently and there was one child, a little boy who came prepared for pictures wearing a tie. He was complimented on his sharp looks that day and his reply was that he would like to be the president of this college. Someone called Beverly Gibson to share the cute story, and Beverly shared the story with Dr. Johnson. Dr. Johnson stopped what he was doing and he paid the small child who wanted to be the president of this college a visit to wish him well. It was just a small act of kindness, but speaks millions about the character of our president Dr. Johnson. Thank you Dr. Johnson for recognizing this small child and his ambitions. What you did could make a huge impact in his life. We are glad to have landed a jewel in you!

2009-11-02T07:51:00.005-05:00

Just a few reminders!

1) Vic McCormick and the Social Committee will be celebrating with our very own JCC Veterans and inviting you to celebrate too on the 10th of November. Please look for his e-mail with all the details.

2) Join us for a Thanksgiving lunch on the 24th of November! 11:30 - 1:30 in the Tart lobby. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert; turkey and ham will be provided.

3) The Staff Association will be hosting a silent auction on December 3rd in the Tart lobby. Please bring any donations you have for the auction to Carrol Warren's office in Wilson C1080 - or call her at extension 2075 and she'll come pick up your donation.

Oak Tree Planting

2009-10-22T09:09:00.001-04:00

We were able to honor our promise to dedicate and plant a Live Oak tree to honor our recently retired president Dr. Reichard. The Staff would like to graciously thank Lin Frye, Director of the Arboretum and Landscape Gardening Program , Danny Hensley, Landscape Gardening Instructor, Minda Daughtry, Arboretum Assistant and part-time LSG Instructor, Jordan Astoske, Arboretum Gardener, Jason Crickenberger, part-time Arboretum Gardener, and all of the landscape gardening students. These folks dedicated many long hours to make the tree planting event so special for Dr. Reichard. Everything is so beautiful! If you didn't get a chance to visit the Arboretum at the event held to honor Dr. Reichard, please take a moment to go see the tree and the beautiful area that's been created at the Arboretum.

2009-10-19T09:37:00.007-04:00

We have had a few busy months! We celebrated fall break with a wonderful and informative Staff Development Day. A HUGE thanks to Eric Schmieder and the Staff Development Day Committee and Vic McCormick and the Social Committee for all of their hard work to make the day so successful.

We Welcome Our New President!

2009-07-28T07:27:00.007-04:00

Welcome Dr. Johnson!

We are so glad to have you here and we look forward to getting to know you. You are in for a real treat because the staff at Johnston Community College are among some of the friendliest I know. We strive to make this a great place to work and I can honestly say that the majority of us come to work with smiles on our faces each day. Congratulations on your new position as President of Johnston Community College, we are very excited!

Goodbye Dr. Reichard

2009-07-28T07:24:00.004-04:00

We will miss him that's for sure and we couldn't let him leave without an appropriate farewell. We had so much fun singing and performing a skit in his honor - I think he enjoyed it too! So from all of us to you Dr. Reichard; congratulations on your retirement, you will be missed!

Congratulations!

2009-07-27T07:43:00.012-04:00

Congratulations Art Andrews!!!

Art Andrews, JCC employee since 1997 who serves the college as our Controller is currently in the nomination pool for Statewide Staff of the Year. Last December Art was nominated and won the Rudolph A. Howell & Son Outstanding Staff Person of the Year Award here at JCC. We are very proud of you Art - you certainly deserve this award. Best of luck!

Art Andrews with Gwen Green, 2008 Staff Association President

If you are interested in nominating someone for this year's award please visit our web page at:
http://www.johnstoncc.edu/staffassociation.aspx and click on "Outstanding Staff Person Award".

Fun In The Sun

2009-06-08T15:27:00.006-04:00

On June 4th the staff and faculty had a blast as they enjoyed a delicious lunch together. Our cooks prepared a great meal of hot dogs, hamburgers, and everyone brought side dishes that we enjoyed as well. Thanks everyone for making it a great day!

Penny Chicks win Penny Wars!

2009-05-04T12:00:00.002-04:00

Sonia Rhodes & Crystal Netter accept the Penny Wars Trophy on behalf of all faculty administrative assistants for all of their hard work collecting pennies! Congratulations!!!

Penny War winners were the Penny Chicks AKA The Faculty Administrative Assistants. They won a trophy and pizza & dessert party. We decided to also honor the team with the most money raised with a pizza & dessert party and that would be the Penny Pinchers AKA the Business Office.
Here's how we did:
Team Name, Department/Team, Total Points, and Total $ Raised
Penny Chicks...Faculty Admin. Assistants + 95.82 $172.52
Penny Pinchers...Business Office + 88.40 $291.00
Change is Imminent.....IT+ 61.34 $190.24
Cents & Centsability....Distance Ed. + 18.57 $24.67
Penny Lane.....Library + 4.99 $29.89
Ain't Got No Cents...Bookstore + 3.85 $40.05
I'm Giving My Two Cents...WFDC + 2.44 $30.64
Penny Loafers....SSS/TRiO + 2.20 $47.70
Centsation....Preschool + 1.44 $14.74
The Farmers and the Dale...IA/IE - 4.65 $15.35
A Penny for Your Thoughts...Foundation - 2.23 $3.17

We raised a total of $859.97! Way to go!

2009-05-04T08:34:00.000-04:00

Workforce Development Center

Student Support Services

Network Services/IT

Library

IA/IE

Foundation

Distance Ed.

Faculty Administrative Assistants

Business Office

Bookstore

Candy Fund Raiser

2009-04-24T08:53:00.003-04:00

Our Easter Candy Fund Raiser was a great success! Raising $176, the sale went very well. Leslie Isenhour and her committee worked very hard to put the candy bags together. They sold out in no time! We even had a little assistance from the Easter Bunny.

We've Got Spirit Yes We Do!

2009-03-17T09:39:00.020-04:00

Congratulations to IA/IE the Spirit Week Champions!

Spirit Week!!! March 9th - March 13th

Monday ~ Team Day

Tuesday ~ Hat Day

Wednesday ~ Mix Match Day

Thursday ~ Jaguar Day

Friday ~ Pajama Day

JCC Staff had tons of fun as we celebrated our first ever Spirit Week! Departments competed from JCC's main campus to the Workforce Development Center. We had so much fun! Thanks Vic for the great idea of SPIRIT WEEK!

Spring 2009 Staff Development Day

2009-03-16T16:36:00.008-04:00

Staff Development Day was held on Monday March 9th, 2009. Eric Schmieder and the Staff Development Day Committee did a wonderful job planning and hosting the day. Vic McCormick and the Social Committee kept us fed with a wonderful breakfast and lunch. There were door prizes galore and we especially enjoyed the presentation by Donna Shumate. Congratulations to Nancy Lewis; winner of the parking spot!

Cupid Delivers

2009-02-24T14:21:00.012-05:00

On February 13th, many of us were surprised with Valentine's goodies and a serenade from Cupid. Leslie Isenhour, Vice President of the Staff Association and Chair of our Fund Raising Committee, did a wonderful job with the Valentine's Day Fund Raiser. She and her committee worked many long hours to get sweet treats ready for JCC employees. Our cupid, Shaun Braswell, worked hard as well. Some of his song selections included "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison, and "At Last" by Etta James. Thank you Shaun for your willingness to support our fund raiser by being Cupid for the day! Please enjoy Leslie's photos from this successful event. Way to go Leslie and the Fund Raising Committee - over $650 was raised!

Happy New Year

2009-01-22T14:05:00.004-05:00

I would like to welcome everyone back to the new year at JCC. To those of you who are new employees we would like to invite you to become a member of your Staff Association. Here's a little information about the association:

"The primary purposes of the Association are:
- to provide an avenue of communication with administration, faculty, and staff
- to encourage and promote personal development and job improvement of staff employees
- to serve as a forum whereby members may convey recommendations concerning working conditions, college policies, and other matters affecting them to the college administration
- to provide the development of unity and a sense of identity among the Association members as a community of peers
- to promote the objectives and general welfare of the college"

I would like to introduce you to your new Staff Executive Committee as well. Here they are:

President: Carrol Warren
Vice President: Leslie Isenhour
Secretary: Brenda Peedin
Treasurer: Debbie Batten
Constitution: Elizabeth Baker
Salary: Jeff Pickering
Outstanding Staff: Kristy Casey
Staff Development: Eric Schmieder
Social: Vic McCormick
Historian: Jaxie Bryan
Membership: Amanda Parker
Ex-Officio: Gwen Green

Dues for the Staff Association are $10 per year or $1 per month. Amanda Parker is now our Membership Chair and she will be collecting dues. Anyone may attend the general meetings that are announced by e-mail, however you are encouraged to pay dues. What do dues pay for? They assist with the expenses of Staff Development Days held during fall break and spring break, they assist with socials held throughout the year, and other events sponsored by the Staff Association.

Your Staff Association works to serve you. We have a lot in store for you this year. Our first meeting will be held Thursday, February 26th at 2pm in the Tart Lobby. Please join us!

My term has ended...

2008-12-16T14:49:00.004-05:00

I have just performed my last duty as the 2008 President of the Staff Association. I presented the Rudolph A. Howell and Son Outstanding Staff Person of the Year award to Art Andrews. Congratulations Art!

I must say this journey as President has been adventurous. I have enjoyed sitting on the many committees and in the many meetings as your representation. Thank you for your support during this year. I could not have done this without the support of the Executive Committee. I have privately thanked each one of them, but I would like to publicly thank them as well. They were a great group of ladies to work with. Thanks again for all that you did to help this Association get better and better. I'm looking forward to seeing Carrol take the reins and continue propelling us into the future.

Happy Holidays to all!
Gwen

Halloween Fun

2008-11-24T09:54:00.015-05:00

Fall Staff Development Day pics

2008-10-21T10:44:00.015-04:00

Thanks to Heather and the SDD committee for a great day! More pics to come.....

Welcome to the JCC Staff Association Blog!

2008-09-17T19:56:00.000-04:00

The Executive Committee will use this space to post upcoming events and post pictures of past events. We hope this encourages you to plan ahead for our events. You may also attach comments to each post if you wish. Hopefully this will encourage some interaction on this site.

Current upcoming events:
Oct 31 - Spirit Banner competition - Dress up and/or decorate your area and compete with other areas for the coveted spirit banner. *Come back to this site after Oct 31 to view some pictures*