CONSERVANCY COMMONS

Hot off the press! The Parks Conservancy's 2018 Report to the Community is now in print and live online! Our annual report is a beautiful record of all that our staff, volunteers, donors, and partners do for these parks. You can view the online version, which includes a series of videos with staff and supporters, at annualreport.parksconservancy.org. Or click the link below.

The Parks Conservancy and NPS partnership with the San Francisco Public Libraries summer reading program is in full swing. There are free events for adults, teens and children, including free shuttle rides from libraries to local national parks, nature walks and, of course, reading! You can learn more at www.SFPL.org/SummerStride. Click "here" to watch the 2018 Summer Stride Public Service Announcement.

The Web Team needs help compiling info on popular hikes for the Parks Conservancy's new website. Please add your favorite hikes, including all the trails involved along the way, to our spreadsheet. If you know more about the hike (elevation, difficulty, length, etc.), feel free to drop that info in, too. Send any photos you may have of your favorite hike to rwhite@parksconservancy.org. Click the link to access the spreadsheet via Google Docs. Thanks in advance for your help!

Noon - 3 pm. Fort Baker. Join GOGA's Health & Wellness Committee for their 13th Annual Fun Run/Walk! This year the theme is Baseball, and costumes/sports gear is encouraged. Stayed tuned for more information. For questions, contact Maria Rosario at maria_rosario@nps.gov or Melissa Bleier melissa_bleier@nps.gov.

6 - 8:30 pm. Great Meadow Park at Fort Mason. Celebrate LGBTQ Pride in our national park with an '80s-themed outdoor happy hour! Guests are invited to wear their best '80s outfits for some fun in nature. Special guest Sir JoQ will teach Vogue dance lessons, and there will fun activities led by OUT There Adventures, TurnOut, and Aguilas. Tickets includes complimentary small bites from Whole Foods, cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka, and beer from Sufferfest and Fort Point Beer Co. Event is for 21+ only. Click the link for special staff pricing at $15.

10:30 am - 7 pm. Volunteer with the One Tam Roving Ranger at the Marin County Fair! In addition to meeting your fellow colleagues and sharing the magic of One Tam with the public, you will also receive free admission to the fair! First time talking about One Tam? You will always be partnered and have access to talking points, as well as set up/close down check lists to help you facilitate. Click "here" for info on Marin County Fair. Please indicate any and all shifts you are available to work via the link below!

10 - 11:00 am. Do YOU know how to use a fire extinguisher? It might seem obvious, but unless you have practiced a few times, you will probably be anxious, confused and ineffective in the case of a real fire. Taking an hour out of your week to learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher is a great asset to yourself, your coworkers, and the building you work in. Please dress casually. Brought to you by the Safety Committee and Facilities department.

3 - 4:30 pm. Alcatraz Island. This orientation is designed for new staff and gives an overview of the mission, history and work of the Parks Conservancy. Hosted by Greg Moore, this special presentation will be held on Alcatraz Island. Please have your supervisor contact Nessa Ramos at nramos@parksconservancy.org to reserve your spot by Wed., June 6. Note: RSVP is required.

The HR team is presenting toolkit trainings for new and soon to become managers/supervisors. Gain insight into developing and refining effective skills such as performance management, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, operations, and much more. To sign up for a managers' toolkit training class, please visit the Parks Conservancy training portal.

Park Academy will be hosting an Adult First Aid/CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogens certification course.Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. The Bloodborne Pathogens course is designed for those who are at risk for on the job exposure. Those who complete the training receive a Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification valid for one year. This certification training is 7 hours long (from 9 am-4 pm). Learn more about the training and register here.

This week we welcome six new hires to our Round House Cafe, Warming Hut, Crissy Field Center, Stewardship and Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center team!