CONSERVANCY COMMONS

Please see the link below for a resources list from Claremont EAP, Fire Safety Sonoma, and Napa Fire Wise.

The Employee Appreciation Party is tomorrow, and the Bridge Awards, which highlight cooperative achievements between the NPS and Conservancy staff, will be given out. Click through to see the nominee list from both sides.

For its latest presentation of art about place, the FOR-SITE Foundation invited 36 artists from 21 different countries to design contemporary rugs reflecting on the concept of sanctuary, offering visitors a multiplicity of perspectives on the basic human need for refuge, protection, and sacred ground.

A few week ago, 96 employees - a record number - came by to get the flu vaccine at Fort Mason. If you are a benefited employee who wasn't able to make it, do not despair - your medical benefits cover the flu shot for free. You can find flu shot clinic information for Kaiser here. Blue Shield members can either schedule a preventative visit with their primary care doctors (which should have no copay) or visit a participating retail pharmacy.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Fort Mason General's Residence. All Conservancy and NPS staff are invited to the annual Employee Appreciation Party, which will include lunch, lawn games, socializing, the Bridge Awards, and cake. BYOBlanket for lawn lounging. The Bridge Awards program starts at 12:30 pm. See you there!

The Conservancy is participating in the 2017 Great California Shakeout Earthquake Drill at 10:19 am on Thurs., Oct. 19. Click through to see what you should do if there is an earthquake, including if you're outside, driving, in a store, or in a stadium. Look forward to participating in this state-wide earthquake drill! Sponsored by the Safety Committee.

9 am - 2 pm. Join FOGG for the 7th Annual FOGG Fest at Baker Beach! Make your morning satisfying by stewarding your parklands, and then reward your hard work with an afternoon of Fort Point Beer, lunch catered by Whole Foods and Fork in the Road, music, DIY craft projects from REI, a yoga class, and a silent auction where you can win gear and adventurous trips. The Give Back (volunteer portion) is from 9:30 am to noon, and the Kick Back is from noon - 2 pm. Ages 21+, only with ID.

Save the date for Diversity Makes Us Stronger Week, October 31st through November 4th! Hosted by the National Park Service, the week will start with a Day of the Dead celebration at the General’s Residence and will include events throughout the parks for the remainder of the week. See the detailed schedule at the link below.

8 am - noon. Get excited for the next Park Day, which will be on Alcatraz for the first time! Meet at the Alcatraz pier at 8 am for the staff boat departure at 8:20 am. Kick off will be at 9 am and lunch will be provided at noon. RSVP by Oct. 24 at the link below.

8:45 am - 5 pm. This tour is highly recommended for all staff! Get a taste of the parklands that we work to conserve. The tour spans two full days, with the first day exploring parks south of the Golden Gate Bridge and the second day exploring the northern parks. Though not required, we highly recommend that people attend both days. This tour is ideal for helping new staff and interns get acquainted with the great work being done all over the park! Look out for official registration link soon. Register for Day 1 and Day 2.

8:30 am - 5:30 pm. This hands-on Wilderness First Aid training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios that will challenge you to integrate your learning. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. You must sign-up for both days of the training to become certified. Sign up for Day 1 here and Day 2 here.

noon - 1 pm. 201 Fort Mason, 3rd Fl Conference Rm. This seminar will help you distinguish between stress and burnout, learn tips for managing stress, and review the 4 areas of self-care (physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental). Employees will assess their own levels of stress, discuss the barriers to self-care to collaboratively problem solve, and reassess their personal commitments to self-care. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP at the link below by Mon., Nov. 6.