November 19,
2007
News You Can Use
Support
packs successfully moved into SAP last weekend
IT/EASD
moved SAP support packs into the production system last weekend,
successfully updating the system for year-end. Your flexibility and patience
has been greatly appreciated during this critical time. You might notice
some changes. For information on the following, visit the
IT/EASD CityWeb site, or contact Network Support, 591-2057:
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Hyperlink feature
in notifications and orders
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If you
insert hyperlinks to supporting documentation in work orders and
notifications, you will no longer be able to do this in “Create” mode.
The “Services for Objects” button is no longer available in the “Create”
transactions for notifications or work orders (IW21, IW51 and IW31). To
create a link between supporting documentation and your work order or
notification, save the document and go into “Change” mode (IW22, IW52 or
IW32).
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Work orders that
generate notifications
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If your
work orders automatically generate notifications in the background, the
“Reported by” field, located under the “Notif Dates” tab on the “Header
Data” tab will need to be populated. If this data has not been entered
prior to saving the work order, SAP will prompt you to complete the
mandatory fields.
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Workflow refresh —
An extra step might be needed to refresh the workflow list in your
business workplace.
Service award
selection forms due this Wednesday, Nov. 21
If you don’t turn in your election form on time, you will receive a clock as
a default gift. To date, only about a quarter of the forms have been
returned, so that’s a lot of clocks! For information, contact
Carrie Kors, 502-8759; or
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What's Cookin'
the Week of Nov. 19
Cup of Soup & Sandwich — $2.63
Cup of Chili or Chowder & Sandwich —
$2.81
Salad — $2.76
Hot Special — $3.03
Share the news
The deadline to submit items for Newsline is
10
a.m. Fridays. E-mail Newsline, or call editor Laurel Willoughby,
502-8754, if you don't have e-mail access.
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Incentive goal update
— 37 percent is less than half of what we need!
Just 37 percent of employees have turned in their community involvement
hours for the Employee Incentive Plan. That number needs to bump up to 80
percent by December 31 for anyone to receive credit! Fill out a hard copy
form in Human Resources or submit your community involvement hours on
CityWeb under Departments/TPU/TPU Incentive Program.
Cafeteria football contest
includes Apple Cup vote . . . and apple prizes for the winners!
The winner in
week 10 of the Cafeteria football contest was Debbie Kienast, Building
Maintenance, with 11 of 14 correct. Debbie tied with Lori Phillips, Customer
Services, but Debbie won the tiebreaker and with it, the Cafeteria food card and entry into the Super Bowl contest.
The winner for week 11 will be
posted Tuesday morning. Ballots for week 12 are in the Cafeteria and must
be turned in by Wednesday, November 21, at
4 p.m. (early because of the Thanksgiving break). One entry per person per
week. The person who picks the most winners each week earns a $10 Cafeteria
food card and an entry in the Super Bowl contest at the end of the season. The
winner of the Super Bowl contest takes home a $50 gift card to the Outback
Steakhouse.
Also this week,
cast your vote and win a free apple if you pick the winner of the Apple Cup,
taking place on Saturday, November 24. Come to the Cafeteria and get a
red Cougar ticket or a
purple Husky ticket by Wednesday. If your
team wins, you get an apple the following week. Choose your team! One ticket
per person.
Get Smart
How to use SAP
transactions to review time and trips, November 30
Managers
and supervisors
are invited to enter the SAP time machine on Friday, November 30, from 1 to
3 p.m. in the TPU Computer Training Room.
Do you want to learn how to “travel” around SAP with ease? In addition to
receiving time and trip approvals in your SAP inbox, you can become an
experienced time traveler by learning tips and tricks for these two
fantastic transactions:
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CATS_APPR_LITE:
Has everything you need to analyze attendance and absence types for your
whole work group or a single employee. You can see, for example, how
much overtime you have incurred to date.
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PR05:
Gives you the ability to review and/or approve past or present trips for
your employees. Current trips flow to your SAP inbox; however, with
PR05, you can see a bigger picture.
If you
are an adventurous manager or supervisor, RSVP now for this popular session
by sending an e-mail request to
IT/SAP Training, or contact
Stephanie Judy, 382-2797.
Giving Back
All Adopt-a-Families have been spoken for
Thanks to the work groups and individuals who have stepped up to help
those in need this season!
Employee’s son, a U.S.
Marine, thanks Operation TPU for package
The idea for Operation TPU grew out of the Community Connection retreat in
October, and it has grown legs rather quickly. Marylynn Eltrich,
Transmission & Distribution, is collecting items to send monthly packages to
TPU employees or family members involved in the war efforts. The son of Mike
Sweet, Generation, is a Marine who recently received a package, and he sent
along his thanks: “Hey . . . I got the package from your work. Lots of great
stuff. We were all excited in opening it. Some DVDs, books and, of course,
food. I also got this game called Sudoku, which is probably the most
addicting game ever. Be sure to thank everyone very much on behalf of all of
us here.” If you would like to contribute to the next package that’s sent
out, check here for a list
of suggested items, and contact
Marylynn Eltrich, 396-3049.
Family appreciated bed
donations
When a
family put in a recent request with Greater Lakes Mental Health for two twin
beds, TPU and General Government employees sprang into action. Three
different employees donated the necessary bed frames, box springs,
mattresses and bedding. Debbie Tainer, Information Technology, who organized
the effort, reports that the family was very appreciative. Before the
donation, the family of four had only two beds — now everyone is sleeping
comfortably!
Holiday
beanies still available
Community Connection has just a few beanies left, and they are perfect for
the holidays. Come grab your beanie bear boy and girl couple with the
pumpkins or the bear dressed as a turkey for the perfect hostess gift.
Beanies are only $6, and proceeds benefit Community Connection. Contact
Erika Tucci, 502-8225, or stop by her desk in Community & Media Services
to grab your beanie today!
One employee eligible
for donated PTO or sick leave
Dennis
Johnson, Building Maintenance, is
eligible to receive donated PTO or sick leave. To donate, contact your
timekeeper or Public Utilities Human Resources, 502‑8158, for a PTO/sick
leave donation form. You also can download the form from the Human Resources
section of CityWeb.
Mariners fundraiser
includes guest groundskeeper spot as top raffle prize
On Sunday, December 16, the Seattle Mariners grounds crew is holding a pasta
bar buffet dinner as a charity fundraiser for Northwest Harvest. The dinner
is from 3 to 6 p.m. in the 1st Base Terrace Club at Safeco Field. The price
is $10 per person, $5 for kids 6 to 12 yrs old and free for kids 5 years and
under. The Mariner moose will be on hand for pictures with your own camera,
and lots of door prizes will be given away during the event. Bob
Christofferson, a former City of Tacoma employee, is now head groundskeeper
for the Seattle Mariners. His sister is Jan Truax, Finance.
Jan, 594-7898, is selling dinner tickets until Friday, December 7; she
also will sell $1 raffle tickets until the night of the event (need not be
present to win). The top prize will be an opportunity to be guest
groundskeeper for a Mariners game during the 2008 season. Other prizes
include autographed baseballs, golfing for four people and more.
For Your Benefit
One more chance for
free flu shots
If you did not get a free flu shot at this year’s health fairs, you have one
more chance. MultiWorks will administer the shots at Solid Waste Management,
3510 S. Mullen Street, on Thursday, November 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the
large lunchroom. Sign up by contacting
Monica Tipton, 593-7700, or
Sue Alvestad or
Marisa Johnson, 591-5543.
All benefit enrollment
forms and summaries now on CityWeb
Check under Departments/General Government/HR, then click Benefits at the
top left of the page. Links to all open-enrollment forms and summaries are
located there.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month —
Physical activity and
diabetes
Diabetes
means that your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) is too high. Your
body uses glucose for energy. But having too much glucose in your blood can
hurt you. When you take care of your diabetes, you'll feel better and reduce
your risk for problems with kidneys, eyes, nerves, feet, legs and teeth.
You'll also lower your risk for a heart attack or a stroke. One way you can
take care of your diabetes is by being physically active. Research has shown
that physical activity can improve your body’s ability to use insulin.
Physical activity also plays an important part in preventing type 2
diabetes. A major government study, the Diabetes Prevention Program, showed
that a healthy diet and a moderate exercise program resulting in a five to
seven percent weight loss can delay and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes.
Check the
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse Web site to find out more,
including what kinds of physical activity can help you, and how to take the
first steps toward beginning an exercise program appropriate for you.
What's Happening & When
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November 28:
Year-end training for section PR/PO processors and bill payers,
plus instructional handouts,
1 to 3 p.m., City Council Chambers. Contact
DeAnna Herrera, 591-5852, with questions.
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November 30:
Last
day to complete a confidential Mayo
Clinic health risk assessment. Receive a personalized report
plus a $25 gift card good at more than
300 merchants.
Register or log on at
www.cityoftacomawellness.org. Click the Health Risk
Assessment link, complete the assessment and follow the directions
to receive your gift card.
(It will take about 48 hours before you receive the
e-mail link that allows you to redeem your gift card.)
For more information, contact
Becky Lee, 591-5116.
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Throughout November:
The
November edition of
TV Tacoma's CityScape recaps response to the December 2006 windstorm,
reminds how Tacoma Power strengthens the power system year-round and
tells how customers can prepare for possible power outages. Check listings for replay times
inside and outside Tacoma.
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December 4:
Year-end training for section PR/PO processors and bill payers,
plus instructional handouts,
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Auditorium. Contact
DeAnna Herrera, 591-5852, with questions.
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December 4:
Last day for Utilities People See's Candy orders.
Catalogs and order forms are available in the Cafeteria. Candy will be delivered by Friday, December
14. Contact Joan Fitzpatrick, Management
Services, 502-8150, to order.
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December 8: Utilities People bus trip to Leavenworth for
Christmas tree lighting.
Bus leaves from the Administration Building by the fountain 7 a.m. and
returns about 9
p.m. $25/members and $30/non-members includes the bus
trip and refreshments. To reserve your seat, contact
Rick Herrmann, Generation, 502-8226.
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December 12 and 13:
Mammogram vans from Swedish
Medical Center will be at TPU giving free mammograms to
any female City
employee age 40 or older who is symptom-free and not pregnant, or who is
35 or older with her primary care provider's referral.
Make appointments with
Swedish at 206-320-2500 or
breastcareexpress@swedish.org. Contact
Shannon Hoffman,
591-5823, with questions. (Vans also will be
in the Market Street
parking lot across from the Tacoma Municipal Building December 3, 4 and
5.)
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December 15:
Utilities People children's Winter Wonderland party, 10 a.m. to noon,
Cafeteria and Auditorium. Sign up on the sheet in the Cafeteria; Utilities People members and guests only. For
party info, contact
Jan Pieper, 502-8452; or
Denise Hottel, 502-8936.
Contact
Rick Herrmann,
502-8226, to join Utilities People.
Bargain Shopping
Submit
your ad to Newsline
Ads run in two issues of Newsline.
The deadline to submit ads is 10 a.m. Fridays. E-mail
Newsline, or call editor Laurel Willoughby, 502-8754,
if you don't have e-mail access.
Please include at least your first name,
and phone number or e-mail in your ad. Ads
for business activities, online auction ads and calls for charity
sponsorship are not allowed. About once a month, ads
will be borrowed from the Cafeteria bulletin board and included in
Newsline.
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For sale: Medical
twin electric bed, adjustable, remote, rails. $250.
Carmen, 502-8998.
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Moving, must sell: Craftsman-era cabinet, solid
wood with glass doors, 3 shelves, on wheels, and fir mantle (contents
not included). $200.
Http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/JMcDub/IMG_2360.jpg. Also
mini-chopper, never been used. $200.
Http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/JMcDub/IMG_2356.jpg. Call Jenni
or Earle, 471-8989.
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For sale:
Oak dining
room set $850 for all — table includes 2 leaves, 2 captain’s chairs with
arms and 6 chairs without arms; china hutch top section has a built-in
light and glass doors; bottom section has 2 drawers and a cupboard with
3 doors and roomy storage area. Also oak bedroom set, $650. Includes king-size bed, pillow-top
mattress, box spring, cupboard w/2 shelves and 2 drawers on each side of
bed, headboard with 4 built-in lights, mirror, handy full-length shelf
w/sliding doors that allow you to prop pillows to lean against, armoire
with 8 drawers and 2 roomy shelves.
Connie Ferguson, 335-3388. Pictures available.
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For sale: Christmas wreaths and swag sale to benefit Boy Scout Troop 224
— traditional wreath $16, noble swag $16, large candy cane wreath $20,
table wreath $12, Noble mini-charm $8 and 25 feet of garland $25.
Contact Jim Coker, 759-1880; or
Cindy Dimond, 502-8011.
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House for sale: Parkland/Spanaway area, 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 1,880
square ft. $260,000. Jeff, 537-5009.
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