Teen Room Reservation: ESL Classes

Hello All,

The evening ESL class teacher has requested that we reserve the Teen Room from 6:30 pm until 8 pm on the following nights:

9/24
10/01
10/15
10/22
11/05
11/12
11/19
12/3


Thanks,
James

There is still time to participate in this year's CMC.

We need 100% participation from staff at all locations.

In order to qualify as a participant, you can:

• Make a one time donation
  
• A per paycheck donation
  
• Volunteer for the charity of your choice and let us know where you chose to volunteer.
• Participate in this year's THRILL THE WORLD at Discovery Green.
• Donate an item or buy an item on the CMC online auction.

Please report the method you chose to contribute before
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23RD.
Thank you, Carolina
CG.Martinez@cityofhouston.net

Fourth Annual Financial Fitness Expo

Get Financially Fit!
The Fourth Annual Financial Fitness Expo, October 20, 21, 22, 2009 is the annual event for City of Houston employees to learn more about their pension, deferred compensation and social security benefits.

The Expo is held in conjunction with “National Save for Retirement” week, October 18-24, 2009, which is officially recognized by the U.S. Senate and is celebrated in cities across the country.

Dates: October 20, 21, 22, 2009
Times: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm each day (attendees are free to come and go).
Locations:
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
900 Bagby, City Hall Annex (Public Level)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
611 Walker, Garden Level
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
4501 Leeland, E.B. Cape Center

Cost: FREE for ALL City of Houston Employees.
Presented by: The Houston Municipal Employees Pension System and the City of Houston Deferred Compensation Plan.
For more information: Please call Peter Koops, HMEPS, 713-595-0123.
http://houstonfinancialfitness.eventbrite.com/

HPL Express Vinson

As a follow up to Dr. Lawson's email "Experimental Service Model". HPL Express and Neighborhood library will operate with one unified staff. Esmeralda and Sumitra have been assigned to this service model. The rotating training model that was previously discussed for Vinson Express will not be implemented.

Thanks,
Edward

Fire Drill Blitz

FYI...
From
Gwen Walter of HPL Safety

Hello. I am planning to start visiting all Neighborhood Libraries to conduct my annual "Fire Drill Blitz." I would like to start next week and continue into December – until I get them all done. I will conduct as many as I can each week with the following parameters.

1. Weather – I will never conduct a fire drill in inclement weather.

2. Geographical Convenience – On any given day I will conduct drills for libraries in close proximities.

3. Time of Day – I will check current library hours and conduct drills when libraries are open to the public. When possible, I will conduct drills before 3:00 p.m. – before school is out.

4. Schedule – I will not have a rigid schedule to complete this task. I will blend the "Fire Drill Blitz" schedule in together with my regular schedule of core duties.

5. Results & Documentation – Upon completion of this tour I compile a report of all drills for the files of Planning & Facilities and the City of Houston Fire Marshall. I will send you a copy of this report as well.

Thank you.