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United Way Campaign Crushes Goal
NCMIC had another incredible year fundraising for United Way of Central Iowa. Together we raised $107,070.26 with 75% employee participation (earning a half day off on Nov. 23). Funds raised will support United Way’s efforts to create a thriving community for all in central Iowa.
Game of Games winners included:
Tuesday: 5 Second Rule
1st place – Amanda Westerhold
2nd place – Cindy Perry
Wednesday: Say What?!
1st place – Amanda Westerhold, Rich Johnson, Angie Hoaglund and Sam Thomas
2nd place – Eric Simpson, Derek Slama, Diane Miller and Tim Moseler
Thursday – SMT Know or Go
David Baccile
Bring Your Dog to Work Day is a Howling Success!
NCMIC went to the dogs, Tuesday, Oct. 11, for the first Bring Your Dog to Work Day. Employees were visited by three pups: Hallie, an Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix, owned by Cindy Perry; Brynnlee, a Brittany Spaniel, owned by Sugar Townsend; and Tank, an Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler, owned by Heather Angerstein.
Be on the lookout for the next Bring Your Dog to Work Day in the coming weeks. Remember, sign up is required to bring your dog to work and only three are allowed at a time.
Let’s Get SPOOKY!
The 2022 NCMIC Halloween Spooktacular will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 3:30-5 p.m. in rooms 122/123.
Costumes are not required, but highly encouraged as there will be a costume contest, with winners named in the following categories: Best Individual, Best Duo and Best Group
Happy Hour beverages and snacks will be provided as we gather for a spooky celebration.
Hope to see all you ghosts and ghouls there!
NCMIC Recognizes World Mental Health Day
On Monday, Oct. 10, NCMIC acknowledged World Mental Health Day. We take your mental health seriously and will continue to provide opportunities for education, awareness and support. In November, NCMIC will host a lunch & learn that will include open dialogue around these issues as a few employees share their personal stories. Sharing of stories can be helpful to an audience but can also be very therapeutic to the individual. If you are interested in sharing a personal story of your own or someone you know please email Sheena Mahan.
Reminders
Stop the Bleed kits have been installed at every AED station throughout the building.
Employees who complete all potions of the HRAs (physical, online and signed tobacco affidavit) will receive an additional full day off to use before the end of the year. Note, this additional day has to be used as a full day and cannot be broken into half days. To request this time off, please code it as ‘Other’ in the policy type.
Scott Mooi’s memorial bench has now been placed on the back walking path, as well as benches for Cacy Hupp and Marty Schmitt. In addition to the three new adds, the walking path also has benches for Jamie Tigges, Kristi Couchman and Deb Ketner. These past employees are deeply missed by many.
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
October
19 – Salad bar, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
20 – October Employee Recognition
26 – Lunch & Learn (Breast Cancer Awareness)
27 – Halloween Spooktacular, 3:30-5 p.m., Room 122/123
27 – Open enrollment presentation, 10-11 a.m., Room 122/123
28 – Open enrollment presentation, 10-11 a.m., Zoom
November
2 – Salad bar, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
11 – Office closed (Veterans Day)
15 – Cuddle Break with Kittens
16 – Salad bar, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
17 – November Employee Recognition
23 – Office closes at 12 (United Way half day)
24 & 25 – Thanksgiving (office closed)
On the Move
New Hires
Michelle Ramos – NCMIC Client Representative
Ryan Hubbert – Compliance Analyst
Shardaine Manson – Finance Contract Associate
Sam Thomas – Underwriter
Hayley Barnett – Sr Underwriter
Lauren Manecke – Marketing Project Manager
Elvedin Bektic – Merchant Service Representative
Merary De Guererro – Merchant Service Representative
Layla Kapic – NCMIC Client Representative
Ryan Mack – Credit Underwriter II
Promotions
Matt Harris – Technical Service Specialist II
Cori Croonquist – Merchant Product and Marketing Specialist
Kirby Deardorff – Claims Representative
Patrick McCormick – Salesforce Marketing Strategy Manager
Transitions
Lorenzo Gordon has started his second rotation in Marketing.
Tina Tornes has started her second rotation in Merchant.
October Milestones
Anniversaries
Terry Venteicher, 26 years
Gayle Welter, 16 years
David McVicker, 15 years
John Schmidt, 14 years
Mike Miller, 13 years
Traci Galligan, 13 years
Blair Lakis, 9 years
Danita Blessing, 6 years
Ida Dominguez, 6 years
Amanda Epting, 4 years
Becky Fluegge, 4 years
Keith Hausman, 4 years
Ben Olsasky, 4 years
Renae Tyler, 4 years
Brett Braafhart, 3 years
Matthew Rieks, 3 years
Scott Fuller, 2 years
Birthdays
3 – Joe Conger
Jen Finken
4 – Shandy Mikkelsen
5 – Elvedin Bektic
Clint Spurgeon
6 – Melissa Carre
Mike McCoy
9 – Chima Igbokwe
Matthew Kowalski
10 – Traci Galligan
12 – Merary De Guerrero
13 – Sheena Mahan
Kris Noonan
16 – Emily Drake
18 – Kent Gaulter
20 – Mary Cloyd
Mike Miller
Natalie Purcell
23 – Angie Hoaglund
24 – Matt Harris