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June 1, 2009


connecting the staff community

IHQ Family Picnic Photos

Thanks to Carina Wilson and Susan Naylor for sharing these pictures from Thursday's family picnic.
 

Wireless Network Upgrade

Technology Support will upgrade the wireless network in the Temple and Auditorium in the next few weeks. These upgrades will allow IHQ staff to access network drives, such as the M:\ drive, without extra software. Extra wireless access points will be added to improve coverage. Watch for more information later in June.

Staff Updates

Jeanne Davis accepted the Worship Specialist position.  Jeanne brings creativity, organizational, and communication skills to these worship opportunities.

Due to staffing needs in the Human Resource Ministries office Jeanne will gradually transition into her new role over a period of time. 

Helen Reynolds accepted the Human Resource Ministries Payroll and Assistant Benefit Specialist position.  Helen brings valuable experience and skills to this new role.  

Her start date in the new position will be announced after transition plan details are finalized. 

Interpersonal Peacebuilding

Interpersonal Peacebuilding is a multi-session class on understanding yourself and others during differences, and how to resolve differences through collaboration. This training is excellent for anyone who wants to learn the skills needed to resolve conflict in their daily life.

“I really enjoyed learning the different Style Profiles we each have and ways to communicate with each other. What a wonderful tool to have for us in building the Kingdom of God.” --Michelle Booth

There are 4 classes scheduled this fall and they are filling up fast! Contact Judith Yager (ext. 2358) to reserve your seat now.

Session Date and Time Registration Deadline
August 8/17 & 8/19 (Mon. and Wed.)
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.		 August 1
September 9/15 & 9/23 (Tues. and Wed.)
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.     		September 1
October 10/13 & 10/15 (Tues. and Thurs.)
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.     		October 1
November 11/10 & 11/12 (Tues. and Thurs.)
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.     		November 1

Listening Ear

Continuing the personal development started with Interpersonal Peacebuilding, we are now offering Listening Ear courses. This training is a 15-hour course.

Each person has extraordinary God-given potential for resolving their conflicts.  This training works on skills that help the listener guide a person to recognize, access and structure their resources in a way that can help the person deal with the conflict in a healthy, positive manner, if they so choose.

Listening Ear participants learn how to assist one party without fixing them, giving advice, or counseling.

Session Date and Time Registration Deadline
October 10/6 & 10/8 (Tues. and Thurs.)
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.		 September 28
November 11/3 & 11/5 (Tues. and Thurs.)
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.		 October 26
Prerequisite: Completion of Interpersonal Peacemaking

Register now with Judith Yager (ext. 2358).

Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives, and Deadlines

This one-day course is offered on July 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Kansas City.

Things you will learn:

Contact your E-Group Leader if you are interested in attending this event.

Free Kansas City Symphony Concert

Join Music Director Michael Stern and the Kansas City Symphony as they explore the compositional genius of British composer Benjamin Britten's music on Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Chamber.

This concert will be recorded for an upcoming Kansas City Symphony CD project for Reference Recordings. Enjoy music from Britten's dramatic score to Peter Grimes, one of the true operatic masterpieces of the 20th century.

This is a free concert but tickets are required. Call 816-471-0400 for tickets.


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