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Referral bonus

– $500 Referral now being offered for a Line Cook! Must be in the role for 60 days prior to pay out. Must have zero no-call no-shows. Contact HR for more details.

strengthening connections

We ignite curiosity and build confidence in children from all backgrounds through hands-on STEM programs and experiences.

As a joyful gathering place for families—across the renowned Ashton Gardens, museums, and discovery spaces—we cultivate wonder, strengthen connections, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Exemplifying our mission: strengthening connections

As team members we:

Welcome All: A smile, eye contact, and a genuine greeting help guests and co-workers feel like they belong the moment they arrive.
Show Kindness and Respect: Compassion and connections grow when we treat people, animals, and places with care and appreciation.
Be Patient: Patience makes room for everyone to feel seen and heard, strengthening our connections to those around us.
Be Open: Invite curiosity in your connections by being welcoming with your words, expressions and body language.

“Coming together is a beginning. Staying together is progress. Working together is success.” -Henry Ford

GROWING CHARACTER Resources

Wondering what Growing Character is all about?

You’ve come to the right place! We believe that our success isn’t just measured by the experiences we create for guests—but by the growth and well-being of our team members- you! On this tab you will find resources that align with our Growing Character initiative, focused on how you can grow and develop our key characteristics: Curiosity, Confidence, and Compassion.

Here, you’ll find articles, links, and insights to help you understand why Growing Character is so important. Thank you for all you do to continue making Thanksgiving Point an amazing place to work and visit!

Character 101

Seven Strategies for Character and Leadership Development

Positive Psychology and Character Strengths

Articles, Podcasts, and Websites

Early Childhood STEM Habits of Mind

Rules for a Playful Museum

Monthly Department Highlight: Accounting team

Our Accounting Team strengthens connections by providing the financial stewardship that keeps Thanksgiving Point thriving. Through careful management of resources, accurate reporting, and dedicated support for every department, they help ensure our non-profit can continue creating meaningful experiences for our guests and community. Their integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence build trust across the organization and empower teams to focus on inspiring curiosity, learning, and connection. We are grateful for their outstanding work!

Mary – Mary has been with Thanksgiving Point for 23 years. For five of those years she managed the Box Office for Events, back when Box Office was part of Events. She is our Accounts Payable Specialist, dealing with our corporate credit cards and all the weird and wonderful projects that come through our office. In her spare time, Mary volunteers with the Utah Scottish Association, where she is currently President. She also travels with her husband, Mike. She has been to Scotland, England, Ireland and Europe. They are preparing for an Alsakan cruise later this summer. She also enjoys spending time with her family, including their 5 grandchildren.

Emily – Emily worked at Trellis before joining our Accounting Team. Up until recently, Emily was our full-time Money Room expert, where among many other duties she reconciled all of the daily sales for the different venues. Since going part time, she focuses on reports and is our main point of contact for credit card issues. Last year, she was able to go part time, so that she could spend more time with her children. She enjoys art in all forms and has taken up sewing as a past time. She enjoys spending time at Flaming Gorge with her family or going to local areas to bird watch.

Janna – Janna has been with Thanksgiving Point since March of 2021. As a Jane of All of Trades, she posts all of the revenue into our Accounting software, is responsible for the weekly reports and steps in when and wherever needed. She was convinced to apply for this job by her daughter who also works at Thanksgiving Point. Growing up, her family took yearly camping trips, giving her a love of hiking and finding beautiful places. She enjoys sewing, crocheting, knitting, and tatting along with other hand crafts. Janna also enjoys traveling and has “visited to many places to list”.

Lucenda – Lucenda is our other part-time Money Room clerk, where she reconciles the daily sales for the different venues. She is fun to work with and has an outgoing personality. She is approaching her 1-year anniversary with us. She spends many weekends in Moab with her family and friends, whether it is playing board games or just chilling at a BBQ. She loves being out in nature, enjoying paddle boarding, tubing, snowboarding, or spending time at a theme park. She enjoys eating out at Mexican, Indian, Chinese, and American restaurants.

Tayler – Our most recent addition comes to us from the Museum of Natural Curiosity. Tayler is our new Accounts Payable clerk, where we are putting his bachelor’s in accounting to good use. Tayler grew up in Southern California, where he developed a passion for Mexican and Latin foods. He is also quite the traveler, having traveled with his family to South American locations such as Roatan Island, off the coast of Honduras and Cozumel, as well as European locals like Cologne Germany, Amsterdam, Innsbruck Austria and the small nation of Lichtenstein.

Free mental health resources

Did you know that Thanksgiving Point offers FREE resources to stay healthy and balanced? The Hub has a tab dedicated to these resources, check it out! One of our Community Partners is Family Haven. They offer support, hope and healing for families and children who have experienced abuse or trauma.

Find out more here: family-haven.org.

Staying mentally healthy at work can be difficult, but it should be a priority for everyone. Ignoring it can lead to serious health concerns, however, being proactive and mindful can make a wonderful difference not just mentally, but physically and otherwise too. Here are some easy tips that you can do right now:

• Connect regularly with those who care about you

• Practice positive thinking

• Take breaks and leave work at work

• Find a way to bring humor into your daily life

• Reach out if you need help

Thanksgiving Point also offers a free resources for those who need more than just tips. Our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) provides quick and confidential assistance with wellness, counseling, resources for work/life balances such as child care, ID theft, legal issues, budgeting, and even exclusive entertainment discounts!

For more information on this benefit, go to Paychex Flex> Documents> Free Employee Assistance Program or contact Eni directly: Call 800-960-5371 or go to www.eniweb.com, go to Member Log-in, Register, and use Company ID PAS220.

Employee Assistance Program – English

Employee Assistance Program – Spanish

Additional Resources:

https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/blog/foolproof-tips-for-staying-mentally-healthy-at-work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwmv_KGdceA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XaSZYViHHY

https://www.gallagherwellbeing.com/

https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/our-work/mental-health-first-aid/

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Weekly Wins

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

I hope you all have a wonderful and enjoyable Fourth of July! Tomorrow evening, we are excited for Thanksgiving Point’s Freedom Celebration at Electric Park. Thank you to everyone whose efforts make this event possible. The community looks forward to this celebration each year, and your hard work helps create a wonderful gathering place for our community.

Here are a couple more amazing team members I want to thank:

The Utah Symphony at the Ashton Gardens Waterfall last Tuesday was a special evening for our community, made possible by the generous efforts of so many of you, and we extend our thanks to all who played a part in its success, including those who helped prepare and host the dinner for our donors and special guests. We were grateful to welcome back the annual Utah Symphony Concert, in celebration of America 250 Utah, featuring a program of Americana classics, accompanied by world-renowned violinist Jenny Oaks Baker. This evening was only made possible through your collective effort, for which we thank each of you.

A couple of weeks ago, we welcomed our Every Kid Counts community partners to the gardens for a special gathering focused on sharing our mission and the resources available through Thanksgiving Point. The Every Kid Counts initiative is dedicated to bringing hands-on science learning to economically disadvantaged children across Utah, and through this effort, we have built partnerships with more than 30 nonprofit organizations serving underserved children and families in our communities. These partners receive discounted or complimentary admission and room rentals, extending these opportunities to the families they serve, and many also host our Outreach Centers throughout the state. We are grateful for those who helped create a wonderful morning for these service-focused organizations in our community.

Daisy Simpson, Lead at Ashton Gardens has been painting faces at Imaginaria for her second summer. She loves talking with the kids as she creates magic on their faces and loves the people she works with. Face painting is a fun keepsake of the visit, creating memorable moments and adding to the festive atmosphere of Imaginaria. Daisy will be attending Culinary School at Mtech this fall. She loves to cook and bake. Daisy also loves to oil paint, so she’s a natural for face painting. She has worked at the Tulip Festival and Luminaria and was recently made a Lead at the Gardens. Daisy feels seen by the people she works with and loves Thanksgiving Point. We appreciate her talent and dedication to her job and team.

A few items to note:

Recognize your amazing colleagues by submitting a nomination for Team Member or Manager of the Month. Submit Nomination.
Please see the Team Member Hub for additional information.
Imaginaria: America 250: Team members must be present and show their badge to receive discounted admission for themselves and their family/guests. Immediate family (either spouse and children under 21 in the same household, or parents and siblings under 21 in the same household) receive free admission, along with up to four additional free guests; extra guests receive 50% off.

Have a great Friday!

– McKay

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