Cast Comm 2-6-09

SafeD: Look Out for Your Fellow Cast Members : 

SafeD: Look Out for Your Fellow Cast Members Never hesitate to help out someone who may not be performing his or her role safely. If you see someone doing something unsafely, don't turn a blind eye - call their attention to it.  Your caring actions could help someone prevent an injury!

One year of Safety : 

One year of Safety Steak and Lobster Dinner will be held Sunday March 22, 2009 in the Players and Encore Conference room at 1200 for Day Shift and 1000 for Second Shift Anyone interested in swapping days off for that week should see their Service Manager in advance. We will accommodate everyone we can within business constraints. You are also welcome to come in on your day off and join us if you wish. Please RSVP to Chris so we make sure we have enough food

Housekeeping for Safety, shouldn’t happen just at home! : 

Housekeeping for Safety, shouldn’t happen just at home!

Turn Your Clocks Forward One Hour Sat. Evening : 

Turn Your Clocks Forward One Hour Sat. Evening Daylight Saving Time is 2 a.m. on Sun., Mar. 8, so set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday evening.  Also, property-wide delays may occur Sun. morning, Mar. 8, due to road closures for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon.  Please allow extra time when driving to work on Sunday.

Thanks for a Great Week! : 

Thanks for a Great Week! Schools were out across America last week and thousands of families chose to escape the winter blahs and celebrate Presidents’ Week with us at the Walt Disney World Resort.  Kudos to all for providing the great Guest service we’re famous for during this very busy week!

Attend a Trainer Information Session, March 2- 6 : 

Attend a Trainer Information Session, March 2- 6 Cast Members interested in becoming trainers at Disney’s All-Star Resort are invited to attend an information session in March.  Find specific dates, times, and locations on The Hub.

Shake Up Your Exercise Routine! : 

Shake Up Your Exercise Routine! An eight-week Jazzercise program will begin March 24 and meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday at the Epcot Entertainment building from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Class space is limited so register early. The cost is $55, and payment is required at the time of sign-up via The Hub >> Disney Difference tab >> Cast Activities, Events and Recognition >> Instructional Programs.

Share Your One Simple Change Health and Wellness Success Story! : 

Share Your One Simple Change Health and Wellness Success Story! Have you benefited from a company-sponsored program?  Do you have a success story about your journey to healthy living? We want to hear from you! Your story will help provide support and information to others beginning their wellness journey, and may inspire them to make another simple change to improve their well-being.  The Hub >> Disney Difference >> Health and Wellness.

Receive a Cast Discount at the Downtown Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique : 

Receive a Cast Discount at the Downtown Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique From March 9 through April 4, WDW Cast Members and their spouse/domestic partner can use their regular merchandise discount at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique located at Downtown Disney® Marketplace.  A valid WDW Cast Member ID for Cast Members and a valid Main Entrance Pass and photo ID for Cast Member spouses/domestic partners will be required to receive the merchandise discount.

Report Suspicious Items in the Workplace : 

Report Suspicious Items in the Workplace The March focus for Community Watch at the Walt Disney World Resort is on Suspicious Items in the Workplace. Remember: See Something? Say Something! Call Security at 407-560-1990. For more information about Community Watch, visit The Hub>>Keyword Search: Community Watch.

Don’t Worry About Lids, Caps and : 

Don’t Worry About Lids, Caps and Myth: I have to remove lids, caps and labels before recycling my cans and plastic bottles. Fact: Recycling processes and technologies have changed and, although it may be desirable to remove them, it is not necessary. Visit the WDW Resource Center on The Hub for more Green Workspace tips.

Partners in Excellence Nominees : 

Partners in Excellence Nominees Congratulations to all the Partners in Excellence Nominees including two of our Engineering Services Team Members Dave Irelan And Lee Rodriguez Congratulate them and wish them good luck in the final selection round!

Disney Healthy Pursuits Presents: Wellness and You : 

Disney Healthy Pursuits Presents: Wellness and You This program introduces the major components of wellness, including proper nutrition, regular exercise, balanced lifestyle and stress management.   Date: March 19 Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm Location: Disney Reservation Center, 7100 Municipal Drive, Chip & Dale Conf. Rm Self registration is available on The Hub >> Development

I Stay In Character and Play the Part: Modeling the Disney Look : 

I Stay In Character and Play the Part: Modeling the Disney Look You are part of the magic in your work location and the way you look is an important part of the story.  Make sure your costume is always neat and clean, you’re wearing the correct name tag and you’re following the Disney Look guidelines.

Guest Service Fanatic Winner : 

Guest Service Fanatic Winner Congratulations to Lee Rodriguez who was drawn as one of the Guest Service Fanatic Winners for February! Remember to recognize your fellow Cast Members when they go above and beyond with a GSF Card. See your Service Manager for cards or assistance in filling one out.

Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels Named on Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 : 

Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels Named on Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Travel + Leisure magazine ranked three Walt Disney World® Resort hotels on its annual list of the 500 "Best Hotels in the World" — Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney's Wilderness Lodge.  Congratulations!

Help Save Unnecessary Expenses: Don’t Throw Away Mass Towels! : 

Help Save Unnecessary Expenses: Don’t Throw Away Mass Towels! Did you know that each year, the Walt Disney World® Resort has to replace more than 5,000,000 mass towels (the white towels used when cleaning)?  You and the Cast in your area can help reduce this number by not throwing away these towels when they’re dirty; instead, please place them in the bins allocated in your area for used mass towels.  Thanks for your help in making a difference

Buy Slip-Resistant Shoes Via Payroll Deduction : 

Buy Slip-Resistant Shoes Via Payroll Deduction Shoes for Crews slip-resistant footwear meet the Disney Look guidelines.  For your convenience, you can buy these shoes though payroll deduction.  Prices start at $26.98 and the cost can be spread over four pay periods.  More information: http://www.shoesforcrews.com/wdw.