Careers Aug. 9 Hot Topics

Please Note: This is a copy of an internal PUD newsletter. We provide it here to keep you updated on information going to employees. We have removed links from the original newsletter because the linked content cannot be accessed from the Internet.

To: Commissioners, all PUD employees
From: Communications Division
Subject: Hot Topics for discussion the week of Aug. 9, 2010

(This advisory is sent to encourage districtwide discussion and awareness of key PUD issues. The intent is to give managers, supervisors and employees suggestions on topics they might discuss during departmental meetings. Contact Kimberlee Craig, ext. 4320, or Christy Shearer, ext. 4258, if you have questions.)

On the District Calendar
• Aug. 13 – Manager’s Forum, 8:30 a.m., HQ Auditorium.
• Aug. 14 – W&R family day, 11 a.m., Slidewaters in Chelan.
• Aug. 31 – Additional session of Building An Effective Workforce training. 8 a.m.-noon, HQ Auditorium. Register in PeopleSoft.

On the air
Commissioner Ann Congdon will discuss PUD issues including strategic planning and choosing John Janney as the permanent general manager at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday on Chelan’s KOZI Radio (1230 AM/93.5 FM).

General Manager John Janney and Commissioner Randy Smith will be interviewed at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday on KPQ Radio.

On the Web: 
Check out a “snap”-shot of three SNAP power producers in our new Spotlight article.

Commission meeting news
At Monday’s meeting commissioners:
• Set a special meeting for 9 a.m. Aug. 23 at the North Central Regional Library headquarters, 16 N. Columbia in Wenatchee for a retreat to discuss items including mission/vision, strategic planning, governance and progress on goals for the year.  Commissioners will then return to PUD Headquarters for their regularly scheduled meeting at 1 p.m. that afternoon.

Get the glow: Help SNAP grow
Sign up for SNAP and receive a free set of six solar yard lights this month. Employees can support the PUD’s Sustainable Natural Alternative Power program through their utility bills (see Customer Accounting front desk staff) or through payroll deduction (see Jennifer Dixon or Gary Lawson in Human Resources). Customers must commit to pay at least $2.50 a month for six months. Supplies are limited so don’t wait. Sign up now to “Get the glow: Help SNAP grow.”

More window-washing this weekend
Ashbrook's Window - Action will wash windows in the Service Building, Tech Shop, Fleet, and Fish & Wildlife and at Hawley Street and in Chelan and Leavenworth on Aug. 14 and 15.

Thanks for quick service 
“This letter is to thank Chelan County PUD for getting power turned on so quickly at our property located on High Mountain Meadows Road in Leavenworth. My husband and I appreciate your prompt response and the phone call advising us of the day the power was turned on. It was very exciting to have power for our camp trailer when we arrived last weekend.”
- Shelley and BG Henkel, Bothell
Aug. 4, 2010

Check the warehouse before ordering materials 
Materials Superintendent Randall Phillips reminds us that P-cards are not to be used for purchase of materials that are stocked in the warehouse. The warehouse has a variety of Items stocked and ready for use.  Call ext. 4287 to check before you order from an outside source.

Still time to talk investments 
Diversified Investment Advisors is at the PUD this week to provide half-hour reviews of employee investment options.  There are just a few appointments available. Sign up online or call extension 4793 to schedule. 

Learn about Plan 3 state retirement options on Aug. 18
Two workshops for members of state retirement Plan 3 will be held on Aug. 18, in the Headquarters auditorium. 
Plan basics will be covered at 11 a.m. “Getting to Know Plan 3” session including:
• Basics of Plan 3 and retirement planning
• Explanation of the new investment options and how they fit with your target retirement date
• Direction on choosing the right investments for you
  At the 1 p.m. “Withdrawing from Plan 3” session they’ll discuss:
• Withdrawal choices from both sides of Plan 3
• Tax implications of each distribution option
• Examples of payout selections during retirement
  Reserve a space online by clicking on “see schedule and register” under the seminar type you wish to attend.

Welfare and Rec weekly winner
Kelly Boyd, strategic financial planning director, won the Aug. 6 drawing and a certificate to Lemolo Café and Deli. Every week, one lucky member of Welfare and Recreation will win a $10 gift certificate from a local business. Winners are picked by random drawing.  Check the W&R page on PUDToday every Friday for the weekly winner.