This weekly staff newsletter from UPC contains the following information: 1) An all-staff lunch is scheduled for September 24th to bless Earl as he departs and features Earl's favorite food of salmon. 2) The staff is asked to gather for an all-staff picture on September 18th to present Earl with a gift as he leaves. 3) Thanks are given to staff members who helped with various tasks. 4) Reminders are provided about room reservation procedures and submitting setup diagrams for events.

1. Keeping Connected a weekly staff newsletter containing employee-related information and events
“I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the
Maker of heaven and earth.”- Psalm 121:1-2
Up Close and Personal with the Fresh Prince of Bel Air
From Tim Williams What really irritates you? not If you could go back in time to see or
remembering someone’s name (and change something, when would it be
having to address people like just and what would you do? It’d be
“wife…”) either (a) dinner with Martin Luther
What makes you sad? someone else and co. or (b) the foggy night when
who is Rudolph gets the promotion
What makes you angry? finding out If you could choose your own death,
too late it was cancelled how would you go? in my sleep
(though I think a Presbytery
What makes you scared? raising
meeting would be cool too)
teenagers
What advice would you give to a
I asked George if he would be open to Who is your best friend? Ann
kid? play, read, pray
letting us, the staff, know a few Best advice you've ever
things about himself that the PNC Any hidden talents? Croquet
received? don't worry about it
might not ask. Who is your hero? George
Last book read? Alvin Plantinga,
This is what he said… Whitefield
Warranted Christian Belief
Become friends with George PREFERENCES
Last movie watched? Dark Knight
Hinman on Facebook today!
Last time worked out? this morning PC or Mac? non-combatant (was a
Nicknames? Chip, Moonshine, the Mac guy squeezed into PC
Hammer, Jorge, Dude Last thing you ate? a banana conformity by mean IT types)
What's your age? 43 Last thing you drank? Water (aspire to someday run all on Linux)
Height? 6’1” and losing Best thing you've ever bought? a Cat or Dog? Dog
manual transmission VW Vanagon Early or Late nighter? Early
Shoe size? 12 and gaining
with sunroof
Date of Birth? Feb 20 Early or Late riser? Early
Worst thing you've ever
What's your star sign? Pisces (can’t bought? probably something at Scary or Romantic movies? what's
believe the PNC didn’t work this Taco Bell the difference?
one out) Best thing you've ever been RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW
Obsessions? is there another dessert given? digital camera (father’s day) What are you wearing? Jeans
besides ice cream?
Worst thing you've ever been What's the latest news? the
Bad habits? they put me in the given? rabbit soup tureen republicans have their own rock star
‘snoring tent’ at the Men’s Retreat
Favorite thing to do on a hot What's the weather like? nothing
Phobias? sleeping through my own summers day? Sailing but sun
retirement
Favorite thing to do on a snowy How do you feel? glad to be
ABOUT YOU winters day? light a fire heading your way
What makes you happy? getting the
job done
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2. All-Staff Lunches Resume Shhhh...it’s a Surprise!
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24 from 11:45-1 p.m. Please gather in the choir loft for
an all staff picture on Thursday,
WHERE: Geneva September 18 at 11:30 a.m.
It’s time again – join the fun – good food – As Earl leaves, we want to present
old friends –new colleagues… him with a token of affection, ap-
preciation and respect. We are hav-
And a special time to bless Earl as he departs
ing a frame engraved with words
for a new paragraph in life.
that seem to describe him –
We’ll BBQ salmon (favorite food of Earl’s) – Pastor, theologian, mentor,
with salad for those who choose friend, teacher, colleague, poet,
Meeting new staff family members driftwood carver
Hearing one more lesson of life from Earl And we’ll fill the frame with a black
and white photo of us.
And ending with a prayer of blessing.
So please, try and make it.
It’s a don’t miss time of gathering!
Say Cheese!
Über Thanks to…
MaryLouise Alving Kate Mitchum
Sharon Bowler Janet Moneymaker
Sonjia Gavin Loretta Pain
Jennie Koth Matt Royston
Sarah Logemann Wes Slover Room Reservation Tips
Pamela McCann Ann Thomas From Cathy Thwing
As the Fall begins, remember to turn in a
... for your generosity in giving your time for a setup diagram for each ongoing meet-
somewhat mundane task. ing/activity that you sponsor and all your
special events. In order for Facilities to
I really appreciate your willingness to serve as a provide the basic furniture setup that you
need, you must submit a setup diagram of
team—inter-departmentally—and to lift the how you would like the space prepared, at
burden from our wonderful volunteers who give so least a week in advance for ordinary events
much to keep UPC running smoothly. & at least two weeks in advance for large or
complicated special events. Please submit a
Pamela, a special thanks to you for the gift-cards, clear diagram of what would facilitate your
activity/meeting/event. These should be
candy, and recruitment email. placed in the so marked slot in Production,
Thanks, same slot as room requests. Also, remem-
ber to update all your announcements to
Kelly Head reflect your Fall schedule. Thank you!
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