Know someone who has made an exceptional contribution

to the advancement of people with disabilities? Phoenix’s

Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues (MCDI), in

cooperation with the city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity

Department (EOD), is seeking nominations for the city of

Phoenix’s Disability Awards and Recognition Event (DARE).

Nominations are being sought in five categories, including:

Architectural

Business

Community Service

Outstanding Educator

Lifetime Achievement

There’s more information about the categories and how to

submit a nomination on the city’s EOD web site. The winners

will be honored by Mayor Stanton on Oct. 6 at the

2016 DARE award ceremony at the Pueblo Grande Museum

in Phoenix.

(Pictured above, from left to right: Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton with Phil

Pangrazio and Gus LaZear from Ability360 receiving the Accessible

Architectural Award at last year’s event)

SEND US YOUR NAMES

The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • July 27, 2016

DARE TO HONOR POKEMON GO

Yes, it’s everywhere … even at the

airport. Parents can bring their children

to play the popular game at Phoenix

Sky Harbor International Airport.

America’s Friendliest Airport® offers

free WiFi throughout the terminals for

Pokémon to be found.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there.

Pokémon fun is all over the city, from

one of the city’s 17 library locations

(also free WiFi) to outside Phoenix City

Hall. Take a look:

Remember to tune in to PHXTV 24 hours a

day, wherever you are.

In Phoenix, watch on:

Cox cable 11

Century Link 8005

Streaming on Phoenix.gov/PHXTV

ARE YOU WATCHING?

Have an idea for the next PHXConnect?

E-mail us: phxconnect@phoenix.gov

The following employees are accepting leave

donations. If you’d like to help, use eChris to make

your donation:

Veronica Lumpkin, Officer, Police

Armando Serrata, Admin. Asst. II, Police

Erin Walters, Communications Operator, Police

LEAVE DONATIONS

This year’s theme for the city of Phoenix Community

Service Fund Drive is “Giving is an Adventure.” The

kickoff event starts on Monday and everyone is invited.

The atmosphere at the CSFD Showcase Event will be

exciting as employees start their adventure in giving by

exploring organizations in the Phoenix community. Grab

a snack and interact with others on the same adventure

of giving back to the community. Various community

organizations will be there to answer questions and city

staff will be available to demonstrate how to participate

through eChris. Details:

Monday, Aug. 1

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Phoenix City Hall

Atrium

Read more on the

CSFD web site

JOIN THE ADVENTURE

Allie started with the city in

2008 as a dispatcher and

call taker.

Allie enjoys running in

marathons and triathlons,

reading and spending time

with her newborn son.

About 18 months ago, she

became a trainer and now

teaches newly hired

communications operators.

Allie trains workers to

answer 911 and Crimestop

calls. Those calls help police

respond to incidents.

Fast Facts

I cannot live without ...

Tacos!

Favorite Valley sports

team:

Arizona Diamondbacks

Next on bucket list:

Running with the bulls

Quote movie lines from:

Clueless

Favorite thing about working

for the city of Phoenix:

“Helping people on an everyday

basis. Every day is different and

fast-paced.”

3 things that describe Allie:

Focused, dedicated and

motivated.

Allie Edwards

Communications Training Assistant

Phoenix Police Department

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

JOB OF THE WEEK

Featured Listing: Call Center Supervisor

“The Call Center Supervisor is the primary communications

liaison between the internal work groups within Solid Waste

and ensures information is provided to the Call Center Aides

to educate residents on the various programs and services

offered. This position frequently interacts with customers over

the telephone and in-person”

Each Monday, the city posts jobs available for current

employees to consider. Here’s the link to the most recent

Job Opportunities.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Click on the day to learn more about the story mentioned below.

Monday 1978: First test tube baby is born

Tuesday 1775: U.S. postal system is established

Wednesday 1981: Adam Walsh is abducted

Thursday 1868: 14th Amendment adopted

Friday 1958: NASA is created

In July 2006, Phase I of the Phoenix Convention Center $600M

expansion project was completed when the west building

opened for business. That retired the Phoenix Civic Plaza name

by ushering in a new era as the Phoenix Convention Center was

born!

Since the completion of the Phase I Expansion, the Phoenix

Convention Center has welcomed more than 1.8 million out-of-

town delegates with an estimated direct spending impact of

more than $2 billion. The facility has hosted amazing events

including the Super Bowl XLIX NFL Experience and Media

Center and the U.S. Greenbuild Conference, and also hosts

annual events such as Comicon, Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Health

& Fitness Expo and the Arizona International Auto Show.

City staff is welcome to take a walking tour of the public art

located throughout the facility. Contact Cynthia Weaver to

check available tour dates.

10 YEARS LATER

Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist when author

Juana Martinez-Neal reads from her book “La Madre Goose”

this weekend at Pueblo Grande Museum. From young Juan

Ramón sitting in el rincón to three little gatitos who lost their

mitoncitos, readers will be delighted to see familiar characters in

vibrant, luminous scenes brimming with fanciful details. This is

perfect for children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade.

Details:

Saturday, July 30

10 a.m. - noon

$5 includes admission, storytelling, crafts and light snack

Space is limited, so reserve your space online

STORYTELLING & CRAFTS

If you've been to the break room

recently, make sure to take notice

of the new compost bin.

Phoenix's recent partnership with

local company, Recycled City, LLC,

now allows City Hall employees to

divert their food waste and

compostable materials through a

new collection program. Recycled

City will be collecting the contents

of the compost bins twice a week,

and will be recycling them to

create mulch or compost for

community gardens.

Composting at City Hall is pretty

easy. Food waste, napkins, lunch

sacks and newspapers are just

some of the materials accepted.

Recycled City has provided each

break room a container of

"bokashi" seeds, which help break

down the materials quicker and

prevents undesirable odors. A few sprinkles of "bokashi" each

time food waste is placed in the bin will do the trick. The

compost bin lids must always be securely closed at all times.

Overall, it's pretty convenient!

It's a great program to help the city get to its 40 percent

waste diversion goal by 2020. Email Public Works specialists

and Recycled City representatives would love the opportunity

to speak to your respective floors about this new diversion

program at City Hall.

WHAT’S WITH THE BIN?