What’s New with NCMIC Fit?

The 2023 NCMIC Fit program kicked off in February and runs through November. Anyone can participate and there’s no signup needed. There will be both a male and female winner, as well as a dynamic duo. Success stories are due to HR by November 30 and entries must contain benchmarks of 3/8 dimensions of wellness (emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental and financial.)

All stories will be anonymous to the judges (HR will know who submitted what story but will NOT be a part of voting) and the winners will be chosen by a select group of NCMIC employees. The male and female individual winners will each receive $3,000 and each member of the dynamic duo will each receive $1,500.

Additionally, there’s a goal board on the first floor where employees can post their goals to some short-term progress. Goals can be anonymous, but once you achieve your goal, you can turn it in to HR and win a $75 Amazon gift card.

A Goal Board Success Story

Diane Miller recently completed her NCMIC Fit goal and thought it would be fun to share with other NCMIC employees. Here’s Diane’s story in her words (and photos):

“My 2023 goal was to visit six Iowa State Parks and I accomplished it in less than six months. We started in late January at Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park and got a little lost in the Coal Miner’s Daughters Trail. Next, we visited Springbrook State Park in March, Ledges State Park in April, Elk Rock State Park in May, then in July, we visited Pikes Peak State Park, Maquoketa Caves State Park and Wildcat Den State Park.

I love to be out in nature, while getting some exercise at the same time. I always feel such a renewed spirit and connection after each hike. It definitely helps that my husband enjoys doing the same things, so I always have someone to keep me going and accountable. We always get excited about our next adventure. I may have completed my goal, but I am certainly not done hiking the state parks and other places, as well.”