Did you know that you can save up to 3 lives with just one blood donation?

Become a hero today! Phoenix city employees are being asked to roll up their sleeves and offer just a little bit of their time (and blood) to help save lives. Once again, United Blood Services will be on hand to accept blood donations.

For some motivation, read David’s incredible story of survival.

Details on upcoming event:

Thursday and Friday, Feb. 8 and 9

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

City Hall Assembly Rooms

Make an appointment on the UBS web site and enter the sponsor code PHXGOV

First time users will need to create a profile

For more information, contact Sue Schoenfeld at 534-3943

The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • January 31, 2018

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO BE A HERO

DID YOU SEE IT?

If you had set your alarm early enough, you likely saw this rare sight. The Super Blue Blood Moon was clearly seen across Phoenix early Wednesday morning. The city’s Social Media team captured this spectacular shot of the moon making its way around Phoenix City Hall.

If you enjoy seeing pictures like this, we hope you will consider following the city’s social media pages. They are filled with more amazing pictures showcasing all that’s happening in Phoenix, along with the news and information important to our residents and city employees.

To see what the city is talking about … follow @CityofPhoenixAZ on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Have an idea for the next PHXConnect?

E-mail us: phxconnect@phoenix.gov

The city of Phoenix will soon honor its departed colleagues at the annual Employee Memorial Ceremony. Sadly, two employees died in the course of their duties in 2017.

Employees are encouraged to attend, with supervisor approval. Following the ceremony, employees are invited to form a path of unity to the employee memorial adjacent to City Hall. Details:

Thursday, Feb. 1, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Orpheum Theatre

For more information, call 495-5700

EMPLOYEE MEMORIAL

TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

Emma started working for

the city in 1989, as an

Accountant II. After 23

years, she moved to

Housing as a Supervisor.

In her spare time, she enjoys

her garden, cooking, baking

and exploring new

restaurants.

Emma leads a team of

seven employees that

provides support to three

department divisions.

Emma was born in Taipei,

Taiwan where she went to

college before attending

ASU for her graduate work.

Fast Facts

Movie popcorn topping:

No butter

Favorite restaurant:

Steak 44 in Phoenix

Often humming or singing:

When You Believe - The

Prince of Egypt

Cannot start my morning...

Without kissing and

hugging Annie

Major accomplishment: Raising

our daughter Annie who is a

special needs child. At age six,

doctors said she wouldn’t live

past 15. We just celebrated her

34th birthday!!!

Emma is not only a Certified

Public Accountant (CPA), but

also a Certified Internal Auditor.

Emma Liu

Budget Supervisor

Housing Department

Check out all of the profiles on our amazing city employees by clicking on this link.

Everyone is invited to an important brown bag discussion about teen dating violence awareness. Victims of teen dating violence are at a higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide & adult re-victimization. Now is the time to educate everyone about the dangers of teen dating violence and the prevalence of this epidemic. Details:

Wednesday, Feb. 7, noon - 1 p.m.

Calvin C. Goode Building, 10E

Register on eCHRIS: EODBB

More details on EOD’s web page

PHOENIX CHINESE WEEK

How can two hours of your time end up saving your life? Find out at an upcoming Don’t Be A Victim! class for city employees. Learn about personal space and self-awareness, as well as how simple objects like markers or flashlights could help you escape an attack. Instructor Jui Chiu of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is a former police officer, Army specialist and CPS investigator.

He specializes in three types of martial arts and has already taught this course to nearly 6,000 people citywide. Follow #PHXDefense for safety tips. Details:

Upcoming Class Dates: Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 16 and March 23

Register in eCHRIS with Course Code: DEF100

You may also join a public class. Register now on the Self Defense web page.

SAFETY IS A PRIORITY

SAVE A LIFE

Learn how to stop bleeding after an injury. The Phoenix Asian League (PAL) will be hosting a lunch-time presentation “Stop the Bleed: Save A Life.” Details:

Thursday, Feb. 15 at noon

Phoenix City Hall, 10E Conference Room

RSVP to Elsa De Moss by Feb. 9

China Chili lunch is $5 for PAL members and $8 for non-members, or bring your own lunch.

SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES

As part of the 7th Annual Arizona Scitech Festival, Pueblo Grande Museum will be hosting the lecture series Findings from Fragments: Archaeological Discoveries Through Pottery:

These 45-minute lunch-time lectures will explore the science of pottery production and look at the archaeological research done on pottery sherds to reconstruct history and form new ideas on prehistoric cultures and traditions. All lectures are at Pueblo Grande Museum, begin at noon and are free to attend. For a list of the lecture topics, visit Pueblo Grande’s web site.

The 28th annual Phoenix Chinese Week Culture and Cuisine Festival is almost here. The festival features live entertainment including dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, folk and traditional dances, musical performances, Chinese costume photo booth, Mahjong booth, children’s pavilion, Chinese culture and history booth, photo exhibit and art gallery, delicious Chinese food and beer garden. Details:

Friday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Margaret T. Hance Park

Visit the festival’s web site or call 480-650-2610 for more information.

The following employees are accepting leave donations. Use eChris to make your donation:

Andrea Holt, court/legal clerk II, Municipal Court

Clinton McDermott, caseworker I, Human Services

Landrow Tsosie, secretary III, Human Services

LEAVE DONATIONS

Seed Library is now available at Agave, Desert Sage and Saguaro Libraries. Green thumbs and aspiring gardeners alike … it’s time to start thinking about spring planting! Join us at a Seed Library program this month and get plant-smart for free! Learn more about the Seed Library, which is now available at seven Phoenix Public Library Locations.

MORE LOCATIONS

JOB OF THE WEEK

Featured Listing: Account Clerk Supervisor ($17.56 - $26.15/hour) in Fire Department, Emergency Transportation Services:

Supervise accounts payable and receivable; audit and maintain financial/billing reports and records; analyze department charges to ensure correct billing; monitor expenditures; handle payroll for a department; supervise, review, and approve subcontractor’s repayments. Requires bookkeeping and clerical accounting experience, including some lead or supervisory experience. Apply by Feb. 12.

Here’s the link to the most recent job opportunities.

DEADLINE EXTENDED

For ten years, the city of Phoenix has worked with local groups with the Bag Central Station plastic bags recycling program. Many local grocery stores take part in the program, where customers can recycle their plastic grocery bags and other soft plastics properly. A big event was held to mark the anniversary. PHXTV was there—watch it now.

10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2017 Employee Excellence Awards has been extended. If you know an employee or group of employees who have made exceptional contributions to the city and public, be sure to nominate them for the honor. More details and the nomination form can be found on the Inside Phoenix home page.