Team Newsletter 1.8.21

Kenzie Schlangen ,

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Stoke Challenge of the Week!

Hi, How Are You?

Welcome to the newest addition to the weekly newsletter – Stoke Challenge! 

Each week we’ll be giving you simple ideas on how to spread stoke, and good vibes! 

Social distancing is hard on friendships, be sure to foster healthy connections,
and check in on the ones you care for! 

This week we challenge you to: 
Ask someone, anyone: Hi, how are you?

The Hi, How Are You Project is inspired by the life and work of Daniel Johnston. The project is a non-profit organization using its platform to exchange ideas and education surrounding mental health. You can learn more about the Hi How Are You Project, and how to get involved by following the link below: 

Hi, How Are You Project

Team Shoutouts!

Mt. Hood Meadows & Cooper Spur Mt. Resort have 5 Core Values that all team members are encouraged to embody.

PASSION
SUSTAINABILITY
INTEGRITY
SERVICE
WELLNESS

The following team members have demonstrated how to be a responsible Meadows Citizen in various ways, follow the slide links to see more! 

Mike Russell
Your contributions to the continued success of our howtizer program are significant. We're lucky to have your passion for this work. I'm grateful for your skills. Thanks for doing so much heavy work safely too.
Core Value Feed
Melissa Nolan
Melissa was selected for Employee of the Month for Rentals!
Core Value Feed
Nick Burks
Last Friday's workday was impressive and clearly a sign of your passion for the work we do. You published an especially well written summary of our Patrol Leadership Meeting that day too. Thank you for that weekly service you do for our team.
Core Value Feed
Wes Baumann
Thank you for your keen observations on your recent mission as Gunner. Your observation of a malfunctioning instrument was critical to the safety of your crew that AM and for the continuing success of our Howitzer program. You serve your teammates, and our guests, well as both Hill Supervisor and Gunner.
Core Value Feed
Ben Louke
Ben Louke has been shoveling snow at the bottom of HRE like a machine today. All with a smile and killer attitude. We would like to award him a CVC for passion! Thank you.
Core Value Feed
Dave Baker
Your dedication (service and passion) to the Howitzer program was on clear display this past week. Your knowledge of this archaic and dangerous machine, and the processes required to address its complications, was clear. Your leadership got a big job done. On behalf of entire community, thank you for your efforts to give skiing to our people.
Core Value Feed
Tim Snyder
Tim has shown exceptional initiative in guest service this past week. He has jumped in to help Lift Ops tackle the daunting lines at CSX, keeping guests smiling and traffic moving. Thanks to Tim!
Core Value Feed
Roland Platt & Rose Triolo
Hiked up in a Blizzard to tear down the south boundary for 3 hours. Thank You!
Core Value Feed
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Travel Advisory and Mountain Exchange Reminder:

We recently sent a message about the Oregon Health Authority’s Travel Advisory which includes a recommended 10-day quarantine after returning to Oregon from out-of-state travel. 

We encourage you to read up on this yourself to learn the difference between essential and non-essential travel. Please do not contact the COVID Response Team as they do not have the capacity to assess travel on a case by case basis.

We ask that people choosing to take vacations, visit family or partake in travel during the COVID Pandemic accept the responsibility of that choice and follow our State guidelines by quarantining upon your return.

It was not an easy decision, but Mt Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur are suspending the Employee Exchange effective immediately through January 24th. 
 
We cannot in good conscience support travelling due to the risks that are incurred, even when done safely. Hood River County continues in “Extreme risk” designation which means there’s widespread transmission in our county.

Thanks for your help in keeping our team healthy.

– The COVID Response Team

Meme of the Week!