Staff Appreciation Day

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Buffet Breakfast

Zinfandel Dining Room
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
French Toast, Warm Maple Syrup, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Veggie Breakfast Patties, Breakfast Potatoes, Tofu Skillet, Fresh Cut Fruit, Pastries, and Assorted Beverages

An Appearance by Lobo the Seawolf!
Don't miss this opportunity to take a picture with our mascot!

Professional Development and Well-Being Sessions
Sessions will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sign-ups will start at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Zinfandel Dining Room. For a list of sessions available at this time, please view the Sessions website. Be sure to check out the "Putting Fun to Work” session presented by award-winning speaker Matt Weinstein. Pre-register as soon as possible if interested.

Photo Contest
This year’s photo contest theme is: “Now THAT’S Funny!” Look through your photos and find a few of your favorites that make you “LOL”! For additional entry details please view the 2012 Photo Contest Flyer (pdf). The deadline to submit photos to human.resources@sonoma.edu is Friday, May 18, 2012.

Books, Movies, and Music Swap
The morning of Staff Appreciation Day, stop by the table outside Zinfandel to drop off your Books, CDs, DVDs, and VHS collections or pick up something that interests you. All items remaining at the end of the day will be donated to a local community program.

Entry for Door Prize Drawing
You will receive your ticket for the door prize drawing when you pick up your name tag at check-in (so be sure to RSVP!). Entries must be submitted by 12:30 p.m. and you do not need to be present to win.

Thank You to Staff and Excellence Award Presentation

Zinfandel Dining Room
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

2012-2013 Excellence Award Nominees

Caroline Ammann, Green Music Center Administration
Emily Bawanan, Employee Services
Kristen Boland, Office of the Dean, School of Education
Victoria Chavez, Central Campus Dining Services
Cynthia Chong, Facilities Administration
Janet Hankes, University Development
Kathleen Hardy, Biology Department
Jill Martin, History Department
Stacey Murray, Residential Life Programs
Katherine Musick, Center for Sustainable Communities, Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies and Sociology Departments
Samantha Phillips, Housekeeping
Kathryn Teixeira, Office of the Dean, School of Education

Buffet Lunch

Zinfandel Dining Room
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
BBQ Chicken, Grilled Veggie Burgers, Potatoes Au Gratin, Ranch Style Beans, Macaroni Salad, Marinated Cucumber, Tomato and Artichoke Salad, Cornbread, Fresh Cut Fruit, Salad Bar, and Assorted Beverages

Door Prize Drawing
12:30 p.m.
Drawing will begin at 12:30 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.

Photo Contest
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite photos!

Please RSVP by May 18, 2012 to human.resources@sonoma.edu to confirm your attendance at the buffet breakfast and lunch.  Include which meals you will be attending, your preferred name (if applicable), and your department for your name tag.