We want to welcome our new staff to IPS! |
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The new staff members were happy to share some fun facts with us, including their favorite coffee order and a sweet treat of choice, so don't hesitate to spoil them when you see them in person!
Click on the slide deck to learn more.
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Spending time in nature and green spaces reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and promotes relaxation and well-being. Areas that promote walking, jogging, cycling, hiking, and playing sports are natural mood lifters and help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Parks also serve as communal spaces for gatherings of family, friends, and communities, where interaction with others can combat loneliness and improve overall mood.
Our very own Meredith Gibson created
this map, which promotes mental health wellness by mapping national, state, and regional parks and forests and local parks accessible within 50 miles of counties where IPS staff live, work, and play.
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Take Part in Our IDEA Assessment
We are excited to announce that our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Assessment is now open! Please click here to take the assessment. It is completely anonymous, and we highly encourage everyone to participate. Your feedback is crucial in helping us shape our internal efforts and ensure we foster an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
IDEA Office Hours
Don't forget about our bi-weekly IDEA Office Hours, an open meeting designed for staff to ask any questions related to IDEA. Whether you're looking for individual learning opportunities or need help troubleshooting and brainstorming programming ideas, ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME. Feel free to drop in at any time during the hour and leave as needed. The next IDEA Office Hours are on Monday, June 3rd at 2:00 pm.
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Earlier this month, 19 of our staff members attended the Alcohol Policy Conference 20 in Arlington, Virginia. We want to congratulate our presenters—Brenda Simmons, Sarah Blanch, Eric Collins, Meredith Gibson, and Kendall Watanabe—for doing an amazing job representing our organization with their insightful and impactful presentations.
A special shout-out goes to our first-time presenters, Gabriel Hill, Hannah Cordeiro, and Lupita Martinez-Roddie. Your debut presentations were outstanding. We are incredibly proud of you!
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Quarterly Staff Recognition |
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Every four months, IPS likes to recognize the incredible people who work throughout the organization by selecting three peer nominations and rewarding them with 4 hours of PTO!
We can't do this without your help! PLEASE help the nominating committee by submitting your nominations and shout-outs by Wednesday, June 19th. NOMINATE HERE.
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We want to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
to our May, June and July birthdays:
Trevor Gregory, Meredith Gibson, Gabriel Hill, Michael Geiger, Diana Tafolla, Darwin Rodriguez, Brenda Simmons, and Sarah Blanch.
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Congratulations to those celebrating another year around the sun with IPS
in May, June and July:
Sam Borden, Trevor Gregory, Eric Collins, Paul Levikow,
Lupita Martinez, and Seraphina Eberhardt.
We are grateful to have you on our IPS team!
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Need a little help navigating the ins and outs of IPS life? Don't worry, we've got your back! Check out these handy resources designed to make your workday a breeze:
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Please be sure to update your training log before the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2024). Please include all training you completed this fiscal year (since July 1, 2023).
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If your program is giving away gift cards or other incentives, check out our Incentive Folder for the gift card policy and required forms.
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Welcoming an intern to your team? Find all the resources you need in our Intern Folder to ensure a successful and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
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Training & Professional Development |
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Upcoming and available training and professional development opportunities:
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IPS has a paid membership through Paradigm Reach, staff impactful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training through courses, microlearnings, and interactive tools.
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IPS has a "Sweet Deal" membership to Nonprofit Solutions. They offer various workshops that can support staff's professional growth, including FREE Mindful Manager workshops.
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INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES
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This content was brought to you by the IPS Newsletter Committee.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to contribute to the iNewsletter,
please email Samuel Borden, Meredith Gibson, Brittany Hunsinger, or Paul Levikow.
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