Team Newsletter – June
SNOW Partners Mission Statement
“To Enhance the Lives of our Team, Guests and Partners by Building Lasting Connections.”
Nominate Someone For A Reach Award
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Resilient. Ethusiastic. Adventurous. Community Minded. Hungry For Improvement.
Monthly Award
Team Member of the Month (June)
Lisa Nitch (Guest Communication Center)
Team Survey
We want your feedback. Please take a moment to fill out the weekly Team Member Survey. Share your ideas, concerns and questions every week to help make our Team the best it can be! ……….Take the Team survey today!
We also have computers available in the Team Experience Office to take the survey any time.
Welcome & Congratulations
Congratulations to the Team!
We are honored to share that Mountain Creek as a SNOW Partners company has been recognized with two highly coveted Top Workplaces awards for 2023 – Top Workplaces USA and for a second consecutive year, Top Workplaces NJ voted on by our team members.
Congratulations Kayden & Aquatics Team
Our first Ellis and Associates Audit of the year is in the books and we’re so proud of our hardworking team on their results. Our team received the highest rating on Lifeguard performance with an ‘Exceeds’. And huge congratulations are in order for our Guard Kayden Zachgo who received the coveted Golden Guard honor. Join us in applauding Kayden for his remarkable achievement and the entire team for their dedication to the safety of our guests.
What’s New
Public Events
July 4th Fireworks: 7/4, Appreciation Days at the Waterpark: 7/8-8/1, Waterpark After Dark: 7/12-8/9, Vernon Resident Day: 8/16, Oktoberfest: 9/21-9/22
Team Events
Team Pizza: 7/4, Team Ice Cream: 7/17, Team Prom: 8/6, Last Splash: 8/27
Recruitment
Team Referral Leaderboard – Earn Extra Money For Referrals
| Name | Trail | Referrals |
|---|---|---|
| Gavin Walker | F&B | 3 |
| Joseph Frassa | F&B | 2 |
| Samuel Eichler | F&B | 2 |
Perks & Benefits
- Complimentary All-Access Team Member Season Pass
- Food & Beverage Discounts
- Retail & Rentals Discounts
- Lodging Discounts
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program
- Additional discounts for qualifying family members
- Discounts at Big SNOW
- Paid Training
- Create your own Schedule
Want to learn more about your perks & benefits? Stop by our Team Experience Office.
NEW! Working Advantage
More perks. More savings. More of what makes you happy.
We’re here to support your personal and financial well-being through exclusive deals and limited-time offers on the products, services and experiences you need and love.
We have partnered with Work Advantage (formerly Plum Benefits) to provide discounts on: Electronics • Appliances • Apparel • Cars • Flowers • Fitness Memberships Gift Cards • Groceries • Hotels • Movie Tickets • Rental Cars • Special Events Subscriptions • Flights • Cruises • Theme Parks and More!
This May, Working Advantage is here to help you get ready to enjoy your summer! Find exclusive savings and discounts on cruises nationwide, select Apple products and accessories, new Sam’s Club memberships, and more. Working Advantage is updated daily with seasonal offers and exclusive savings on everything from home entertainment to your everyday needs! Visit online today for the latest discounts on select Apple products, reimbursement on veterinarian bills with Nationwide, access to over 1,500 classes across more than 20 different interest areas with Craftsy, and much more. Working Advantage is here to help you get ready for summer with your friends and family! Explore May offers on cruises, select Apple products, arts and craft classes with Craftsy, and much more.
Health & Wellness
Employee Assistance Program: 800-450-1327 – Available 24/7
Community Connections
Check out all of our current volunteer opportunities. We encourage all of our team members to take part in the community and these are the perfect way to get started.
Ginnie’s House Volunteer Opportunities:
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Ginnie’s House. We have plenty of opportunities to help our program run smoothly.
- Office Help
- Answering phones
- Various administrative tasks
- Assisting with workshops
- Helping with Children’s’ Functions
- Annual holiday party
- Annual back-to school fair
- Fundraising Events
- Item & donation solicitations
- Mailings
- Event participation & promotion
- Fundraiser prep & participation
- Community Education Events
- Speakers Bureau
- Open house
- Township days
- Farm & Horse Show/NJ State Fair
- Education/Awareness Activities
Are you interested? Please contact Andrea Ryker: 973-579-0770 Ext. 701
Ronald McDonald House
We will be collecting pop tabs in Team Experience and at all the bars across the resort!
Across the NJ area, hundreds of individuals, schools and companies are working together to collect pop tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Those pop tabs are then recycled by the charity’s recycling partner, United Scrap Metal, and the charity will then receive the market value of the recycled metal, plus a charitable match from United Scrap Metal. We invite you to join us in supporting families at Ronald McDonald House today.
Habitat For Humanity – Sussex County
Volunteers are central to the mission of Habitat for Humanity. What began as a grass roots effort has become a venture dedicated to building simple, decent and affordable housing in partnership with families that lack adequate shelter. We need funding to operate, but we would not move forward without volunteers!
Volunteer Opportunities Coming Soon!
Foodshed Alliance – Sussex County
A foodshed is the geographic location that produces the food for a particular population. The term describes a region where food flows from the area that it is produced to the place where it is consumed, including the land it grows on, the route it travels, the markets it passes through, and the tables it ends up on.
The Foodshed Alliance works to strengthen the northern New Jersey “foodshed,” working particularly in Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties.
Safety
Watch your step! Always be aware of your surroundings and wear appropriate footwear to avoid slipping/tripping and falling.
Logistics Corner
Reminders:
Time Off Requests
All time off requests must be requested through Paycom and done 2 weeks in advance. If you are going away for multiple days in a row, please put in time off for ALL days even if you are not scheduled.
The links below will help you navigate your Paycom app, and assist you with scheduling your shifts!
International Student Program (ISP) Corner
ISP CORNER
Join us in welcoming our International Students this summer from Turkey, China, Spain, Mongolia, Jordan and Kazakhstan.
Javie Esteban (Lifeguard)
Hi!! I’m Javier from Madrid, Spain. I will be a lifeguard at Mountain Creek and my first time in The States!! Can’t wait to see you there and meet you All!
Nehir Atike (QSR Ambassador)
Hello, my name is Nehir. I live in Istanbul Turkey, I will participate in my W&T program for the first time. I have never been abroad before. It’s a new experience for me. I’m looking forward to meeting you all.
Pable Ponce Rodriguez (Lifeguard)
Hello my name’s Pablo, I’m from Madrid(Spain) but I study in Salamanca. I’ll be working as a lifeguard, it’s my first time working in the US but I studied my senior year (2bach) there, specifically in Indiana, can’t wait to meet you all.
Ines Cifuentes (QSR Ambassador)
Hi! My name is Inés and I am from Madrid, Spain. I am very excited to work, improve my English and hopefully travel while at mountain creek. I really enjoy nature and meeting new people, so this is a great opportunity.
Mountain Creek Welcomes the ISPs
First Splash
Waterpark Opening Day