Team Newsletter 3.16.25
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Spring Event Schedule
Days are getting longer, nights are getting warmer, it’s starting to really feel like spring around here. You get a shiver in the dark, it’s raining in the park but meantime, there’s still a lot of good times on tap at your mountain home. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events you’re not going to want to miss!
Spring Brew Fest: March 22nd
Full Sail Banked Slalom: April 5th
Everybody’s Mazot Fest: April 11th and 12th
Suits and Boots: April 26th
Double Mountain Pond Skim – May 3rd
March Toyota Stoke Winners
As part of our efforts to recognize and celebrate exceptional Team Members we offer a Toyota sponsorship vehicle (with gas paid!) for the entire month to someone that consistently demonstrate a commitment to our core values.
“This month, we’re proud to announce that Max Power, our Cooper Spur Ski Resort Manager, has been selected for this honor. Max has done an incredible job leading his team, consistently going above and beyond. His ability to step into any role and keep things running smoothly in a small ski area — where a small staff takes on a big workload — is nothing short of remarkable”
~Greg P
Congratulations Max!
Joining Max as a stoke winner this month is Jordan Kennedy from DPS!
“Jordan has consistently done an amazing job in her role with DPS this season. Her friendly face, active listening and respectful communications have improved outcomes for many of our team members and guests.”
~Mel T
Congratulations Jordan!
Spring Stoke Vouchers
To help spread the stoke this spring and encourage others to try skiing or snowboarding, all active team members have been assigned 2 Spring Stoke Vouchers. The spring stoke vouchers are valid any day through the remainder of the 24/25 season.
Each voucher includes:
- One 2-hour lesson
- Rentals
- A beginner progression lift ticket (valid for access to Ballroom, Buttercup, Easy Rider, Daisy, and Vista Express when in operation)
Important Note: Each voucher will deactivate once any part of it is used. For example, if you use the voucher to get your friend rentals for the day, the entire voucher (lesson, lift ticket, and rental) will be deactivated, even if you don’t use all three products.
Hazard Hunting Season - A Message on Safety
Like Easter Eggs in a lawn, hazards are all around us, hiding around our daily activities. Is there something in your area that everyone “knows to avoid” to the point that they’ve almost forgotten it’s a hazard? What about little irritants – that thing that makes you move or operate differently, perhaps in a less ergonomic way? Let’s see if we can get a good list this week of those things “everyone knows about,” but haven’t been acted upon – yet. Grab that QR code (or the Hazard Hunters button below!) and tell us about it!
Thanks!!
Seasonal Layoffs, Affects on Access
Seasonal Layoffs & Employee Passes
As the end of our 24/25 season draws near, we wanted to keep you in the loop regarding seasonal layoffs and what this means for your employee and dependent pass perks:
- If you are:
- Laid Off and Eligible for Rehire,
- Resign with Notice (and have fulfilled your commitment) and are Eligible for Rehire.
- Your employee lift access, buddy passes, spring stoke vouchers, and dependent passes will remain active for the remainder of the 24/25 Season
- Your discounts on food & retail will be deactivated.
- If you
- are Laid Off and are either Ineligible/Conditional Rehire.
- Resign without notice
- Your employee pass (including buddy passes and spring stoke vouchers, as well as your dependent passes will be returned.
Mountain Exchange privileges are for active Team Members only.
Please check in with your manager for more information regarding your termination status.
Winner Winner Winner!
Ya’ll are getting good at this. I thought I made it more challenging last time but we had four winners in the first two days! We’ve refreshed the bin with some fresh swag, be one of the first to find the lyrics and get the goods before Mike and Rob!
Cierra Janes – F & B
Elizabeth Stubblefield – HRM
Rob Vogel – HR Generalist
Mike Blawn – DPS/Caretaker
Attention Racers!
Since our guest’s experience begins when they leave their homes, we are also representatives of Mt. Hood Meadows on our ways to and from the resort.
We have received multiple complaints of team members driving dangerously and want to take a moment for a refresher on the basics.
Red means Stop – I know the access road light is new, but it is very important to respect this light to maintain the safety of our Team Members and Guests alike.
There are no passing lanes on the access road – even when the lines are covered in snow.
The speed limit in the parking lot is 5 MPH.
Atención Corredores
Dado que la experiencia de nuestros huéspedes comienza cuando salen de sus hogares, también somos representantes de Mt. Hood Meadows en nuestro camino hacia y desde el resort.
Hemos recibido múltiples quejas sobre miembros del equipo conduciendo de manera peligrosa y queremos tomar un momento para repasar lo básico.
El rojo significa detenerse – Sé que la luz en el camino de acceso es nueva, pero es muy importante respetar esta luz para mantener la seguridad de nuestros miembros del equipo y de los invitados por igual.
No hay carriles de adelantamiento en el camino de acceso – incluso cuando las líneas están cubiertas de nieve.
El límite de velocidad en el estacionamiento es de 5 MPH.
Summer Job Fair
Who: Any Team Member who is looking for or interested in summer work in the area.
What: Mt Hood Meadows summer job fair.
Where: Vertical North.
Why: To help our remarkable seasonal team members find summer employment locally.
When: 2:00-4:30 pm on Sunday April 6th.
Representatives from Pfriem, Good News Gardening, and Skamania Lodge amongst others will be on site accepting applications and chatting with prospective candidates.
There will also be a table of fliers/job postings from businesses that want to hire you but could not make the event.
Summer Job Board
Since not all businesses are able to make the event, and Job searching is generally a multi-day process, we’ve also updated (and will continue to update!) the summer job board found on our team site.
With the legwork already completed, this is a great resource to peruse local employment opportunities for our off season.
I’m not in the promise making business, but once in a while, you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
Team Member Survey
MHM + CSMR Teams,
We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to participate in our ongoing team survey. Your insights are crucial for management to improve both the company and team experience.
Providing your name is optional, and all responses will be shared with management anonymously. While none of the questions are mandatory, the more information you provide, the better we can address your concerns and make improvements. We read all comments and value helpful input.
This survey will be open until 11:45pm on March 18th, 2025
Follow this link to compete the Team Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/4X7iL7wxbS
Thank you for being a valued member of the Meadows & Cooper Spur Team.
Uniforms - Early Dropoff
Tired of looking at those mid layers in your locker you haven’t used all season?
No longer using the pants as the weather shifts to spring?
Clear up some space (and help out Maddy!) by dropping off your no-longer-being-used uniform pieces in the black bin in front of uniforms.
Spring Shirt!
Thank you for everyone who submitted an entry for this year’s Spring Shirt. Your HR team enjoyed going through the diverse entries this season!
Congratulations to Edgar Carbajal for the unanimously voted on design concept!
Mountain Exchange Update: A Season of Adventure!
The Mountain Exchange program continues to be one of our favorites here at Meadows! With over 2,900 exchanges already, skiers and riders have been exploring new terrain, tackling bouldering walls, and finding their Zen in yoga studios across the region. 🌄✨
Friendly Reminder—most PNSAA resort exchanges wrap up on April 15th, so there’s still time to get in your mountain adventures! But the fun doesn’t stop there—we’ll keep the exchange going with climbing gyms, yoga studios, and our more local resorts. This perk continues through the end of our season. Let’s keep the adventures rolling! 🏔️🧘♀️
HR Fun Fact: We’ve Got Your Back (and Your Parties!)
Did you know the Human Resources team processes around 200 exchange requests each week? In addition to our daily duties, we’re also the ones planning the epic parties and crafting these newsletters! 🎉✍️
With a dedicated team of six, we’re always here to support you and keep the stoke alive. Whether it’s a question, concern or a celebration, we’ve got you covered!
