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03.07
j u l y
Happenings •
July 1 is half way point of 2008.
•
To Kill a Mockingbird published July 11, 1960. Harper Lee’s book became a bestseller almost immediately receiving a Pulitzer Prize on May 1, 1961. Librarians voted it the best novel of the 20th century.
•
MHTN HOLIDAYS MHTN will be closed for the following Holidays: Friday, July 4 - Independence Day Thursday, July 24 - Pioneer Day
July 20th marks the 40th anniversary of the Special Olympics, an international yearround program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation.
•
7
Dan Wells
11
Madeline Petersen
July 26-27 is the Rock & Blues Festival at
15
Robert Pinon
Snowbird. Enjoy the mountains and listen to
Jonathan Dazley
wonderful music.
20
Doug Sloan
23
ShaNae Mathews
Erin Cash
25
Toren Doman
26
Liz Holt
28
Peter Moyes
Pauls Norsworthy
30
Nolan Ward
“The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.” -Henry David Thoreau
08
“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.”
-Henry Ward Beecher
C O M M U NI C A T I O N Communicating better at work Understand communication is a two-way street. It involves giving information and getting feedback from employees. It isn’t finished when information is given. •
Put more emphasis on face-to-face communication with employees. Do not rely on e-mail, bulletin boards, memos and other written communication.
•
Ask yourself each time you give an instruction, if the message is clear. Most vagueness is caused by failing to be specific.
•
View information as “service to” fellow employees.
•
Listen. One way to do this is to ask questions to show interest and clarify points.
•
Conduct one-on-one meetings.
•
Concentrate on building credibility.
FIREWORKS 101 Nothing says, “Happy Independence Day!” like the crackle and bang of a pyrotechnics display. Fireworks first appeared around 1000 A.D., in Chinese religious ceremonies. The US imported around $217 million worth of fireworks in 2007, with $207 million of that coming from China, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Various metal salts are used to create the colored explosions: Barium makes green, copper makes blue, and aluminum is responsible for the sparkle.
m h t n
a r c h i t e c t s
fl a g tr i v i a (First one to answer the below questions and send to Dennette will win prizes worth dollars – maybe cents) •
Who cut an American flag into pieces and was celebrated for it?
•
Is it ever okay to fly the flag upside down?
•
What is a vexillologist?
•
Who suggested the five-point star instead of George Washington’s original six-point idea?
tw e l v e p e rc e n t This is the small fraction of electronic waste which actually gets recycled. Want to increase this figure? Begin with your old TV with the Sony Take-Back Program. Find out where to recycle any old telly responsibly by going to www.takebackmytv.com. p u b l i c s p e a k i n g (Dale Carnegie) Tips to minimize fear and anxiety: •
Know the audience – do your homework
•
Do not memorize your presentation – know it so well, you own it
•
Practice with visuals and equipment
•
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
•
Remember to have fun
co n g r a tul a t i o n s to ly n n j oh n s o n Lynn was a finalist in the category of “Small Private Company – 2008 CFO” and was recognized at a luncheon on June 18th , sponsored by Utah Business Magazine. flu s hot s Community Nursing Services will be here Monday, November 3 between 10 a.m. and noon. mo v i e p a s s e s All MegaPlex Theaters - Discount movie passes available for $6.50 (to be used anytime). If interested, please contact Dennette Nobles S a v e th e d a t e MHTN Open House on Thursday, August 7. More details to follow.
m h t n
a r c h i t e c t s
v oll e y b a ll 2 0 0 8 There will be music, food, beverages and sunscreen throughout the event. Door prizes and awards will be given out during the Awards Ceremony. Pre-registered employees will be automatically entered in the door prize drawing. You must be present to win. Awards will be given to first and second place teams, “best dressed” team and many other “special” categories. All employees are encouraged to join the fun and cheer for your team! Because this is a business event, no children, please. See the sign-up sheet in the breakroom for more information.
m h t n
a r c h i t e c t s
03.07
j u l y
Happenings •
July 1 is half way point of 2008.
•
To Kill a Mockingbird published July 11, 1960. Harper Lee’s book became a bestseller almost immediately receiving a Pulitzer Prize on May 1, 1961. Librarians voted it the best novel of the 20th century.
•
MHTN HOLIDAYS MHTN will be closed for the following Holidays: Friday, July 4 - Independence Day Thursday, July 24 - Pioneer Day
July 20th marks the 40th anniversary of the Special Olympics, an international yearround program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation.
•
7
Dan Wells
11
Madeline Petersen
July 26-27 is the Rock & Blues Festival at
15
Robert Pinon
Snowbird. Enjoy the mountains and listen to
Jonathan Dazley
wonderful music.
20
Doug Sloan
23
ShaNae Mathews
Erin Cash
25
Toren Doman
26
Liz Holt
28
Peter Moyes
Pauls Norsworthy
30
Nolan Ward
“The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.” -Henry David Thoreau
08
“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.”
-Henry Ward Beecher
C O M M U NI C A T I O N Communicating better at work Understand communication is a two-way street. It involves giving information and getting feedback from employees. It isn’t finished when information is given. •
Put more emphasis on face-to-face communication with employees. Do not rely on e-mail, bulletin boards, memos and other written communication.
•
Ask yourself each time you give an instruction, if the message is clear. Most vagueness is caused by failing to be specific.
•
View information as “service to” fellow employees.
•
Listen. One way to do this is to ask questions to show interest and clarify points.
•
Conduct one-on-one meetings.
•
Concentrate on building credibility.
FIREWORKS 101 Nothing says, “Happy Independence Day!” like the crackle and bang of a pyrotechnics display. Fireworks first appeared around 1000 A.D., in Chinese religious ceremonies. The US imported around $217 million worth of fireworks in 2007, with $207 million of that coming from China, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Various metal salts are used to create the colored explosions: Barium makes green, copper makes blue, and aluminum is responsible for the sparkle.
m h t n
a r c h i t e c t s
fl a g tr i v i a (First one to answer the below questions and send to Dennette will win prizes worth dollars – maybe cents) •
Who cut an American flag into pieces and was celebrated for it?
•
Is it ever okay to fly the flag upside down?
•
What is a vexillologist?
•
Who suggested the five-point star instead of George Washington’s original six-point idea?
tw e l v e p e rc e n t This is the small fraction of electronic waste which actually gets recycled. Want to increase this figure? Begin with your old TV with the Sony Take-Back Program. Find out where to recycle any old telly responsibly by going to www.takebackmytv.com. p u b l i c s p e a k i n g (Dale Carnegie) Tips to minimize fear and anxiety: •
Know the audience – do your homework
•
Do not memorize your presentation – know it so well, you own it
•
Practice with visuals and equipment
•
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
•
Remember to have fun
co n g r a tul a t i o n s to ly n n j oh n s o n Lynn was a finalist in the category of “Small Private Company – 2008 CFO” and was recognized at a luncheon on June 18th , sponsored by Utah Business Magazine. flu s hot s Community Nursing Services will be here Monday, November 3 between 10 a.m. and noon. mo v i e p a s s e s All MegaPlex Theaters - Discount movie passes available for $6.50 (to be used anytime). If interested, please contact Dennette Nobles S a v e th e d a t e MHTN Open House on Thursday, August 7. More details to follow.
m h t n
a r c h i t e c t s
v oll e y b a ll 2 0 0 8 There will be music, food, beverages and sunscreen throughout the event. Door prizes and awards will be given out during the Awards Ceremony. Pre-registered employees will be automatically entered in the door prize drawing. You must be present to win. Awards will be given to first and second place teams, “best dressed” team and many other “special” categories. All employees are encouraged to join the fun and cheer for your team! Because this is a business event, no children, please. See the sign-up sheet in the breakroom for more information.
m h t n
a r c h i t e c t s
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