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Workshops Offered

The Next Workshop will be held:

OFFICE SUPPORT MEETING HOSTED BY MARSHFIELD

Friday, September 26th

Wildwood Station

1800 S. Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449

715-384-4642

“It’s Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday!”

Gift Exchange: October 17th, (which is just around the corner!) it is the International Day for Eradication of Poverty.

In lieu of gifts to exchange between us, please bring along canned goods or lightly used clothes to donate. I will run

them all to our local pantry after the workshop!

Casual Dress ~ Door Prizes ~ Swiss Colony Door Wreaths for all

Don’t forget to bring a copy of your Fall & Winter Brochure!

AGENDA

9:30–10:00 Breakfast includes: Bagels, donuts, coffee, juice, and hot apple cider (in honor of Johnny Appleseed!).

10:00-12:00 Cell Phones – Does the City provide employees with cell phones? Who is their provider? What is the cost

of the monthly plan and/or cost per minute? Can you use it for personal use and pay for the calls you make?

(Monroe)

WPRA Tickets – How do you publicized? Are there any restrictions? (Marshfield)

Office Closed due to weather – When the office is closed due to bad weather – do you get paid, or do you

have to take a personal/vacation day? (Waukesha)

Firewood Policy for Campgrounds – Do you have a firewood policy? Does anyone allow fires in their

parks? Do you allow people to bring in grills if they don’t have a shelter reserved? (Wood County)

Reservations – Do you reserve facilities over the phone? Is there a time period when they need to have the

fee paid? What is your cancellation policy? (MSCR)

Successful New Summer Programs – What are some new successful summer programs you offered this

year? What was the cost? How many participants attended? What supplies were needed? Bring photos to

pass around. What new trends do you see coming (dance, exercise, aging population)? (Greenfield)

Seasonal Wages – In 2009 the minimum wage will be increased to $7.25. How will that affect your

budget? Bring a copy of your 2008 seasonal wages and your proposed 2009 wages. (Monroe)

Facility Guidelines – What are your guidelines for outside groups using ball diamonds, soccer fields, etc.

Please bring a copy of your contract, guidelines, fees and agreements. (Janesville)

Payroll – How does your department handle payroll? Timecards? Do you have to punch in? How is it

tabulated? Do you use project numbers? Who enters payroll? (Hartford)

Mail In Registrations – What are the pros and cons of mail in registrations? How are the forms set up and

distributed? Are there problems with people mailing forms in before registration begins? (Baraboo)

Recognition for Years of Service – Does the City/County recognize employees for years of service? Do you

get paid extra once you have completed so many years? (Waukesha)

12:00-12:30 Lunch & share a summer story –Seasons Catering - hot meal buffet.

Dessert – Lemon bars, Pumpkin Bars & Brownies.

12:30-1:30 “Behind the Scenes” Tour of Wildwood Zoo! See a grizzly bear & many other animals up close and

personal! We’ll get a guided tour by the Wildwood Zoo’s zookeeper, Jerry.

 

 

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