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Parking Update

Beginning Friday, March 28, all team members who park at the Water Tower campus, please park at one of the following three locations:

-The large parking lot south of the Show Barn and west of the movie theater
-The lot directly north of Brick Canvas
-The cement parking lot west of Holdman Studios

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Growing Character through Curiosity

We believe that learning led by curiosity, hands-on exploration, and sharing is transformative. Curiosity is central to our ability to learn and interact with our environment. We foster curiosity through experiences that are fun, interactive, and engaging.

What Thanksgiving Point is doing:

Creating cards for care givers to take home that contain STEM lesson ideas that will cultivate the Curiosity at home
Implementing Curiosity in our Exhibits and Programming
Integrating the Curiosity into trainings and job expectations
Conducting surveys for on-property and off-property programming and outreach to determine the impact of Curiosity development

What you can do:

Read a book this month that expands your understanding of the world and other peoples’ lived experiences.
Learn from your mistakes. Start with accepting that they are just opportunities to grow!
Find out about other roles on property by visiting the HR office ask what other people do.

“I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity.” – Elenor Roosevelt

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

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Character Lab

“Watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Watch your words, for they become your actions. Watch your actions, for they become your habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

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Monthly Department Highlight: Concessions

Jocelyn Allen is one of the assistant managers of concessions. She has been with thanksgiving point for almost 4 years and has been working in food since the start. Outside of work she enjoys painting, hiking and watching reality tv shows with her husband. She is an extremely dedicated plant mom and has a slight obsession for small trinkets and treasures.

Sierra Murbach is one of the assistant managers of concessions. She likes to hike with her puppy and play with him most of the time. Whenever they are not playing you can find her reading or watching tv. She recently started real estate school which has been fun. She likes doing her own nails. Her favorite place she has traveled to is the Bahamas. She also enjoys cooking and just hanging out with my friends.

Phoenix Tuia’ana is a supervisor for concessions. She is 21 years old! The last name is Polynesian because she is Samoan! She got back recently from serving a mission in Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas! Since being home, she has had the opportunity to work in concessions which has she has really enjoyed. She plans on going to BYU in the fall and majoring in family studies.

Emma Geppert is a supervisor for concessions. She is an active and adventurous person who loves to snowboard. Running and working out is a big part of her life—She enjoys pushing herself to stay strong and energized. She also loves spending time in the kitchen, trying out new recipes and getting creative with cooking. She always try to keep a sense of humor and find the funny side of things. She also love walking around Ashton gardens and seeing the flowers!

Misty Shawcroft is a supervisor in concessions. She love to travel, especially to warm tropical places. During the cold winter months she enjoys skiing. Misty also like to grow, cook and eat good food. All of it with people- She loves spending time with family, friends whatever she is doing!

Alyssa Larsen is a supervisor in concessions. She is 18 years old. She has lived in Lehi her entire life and loves going to the Lehi Round Up rodeo. In the summer she enjoys swimming and playing volleyball, and in the winter she loves to ski. My favorite place she has ever traveled to has been is Costa Rica, but she also loves road tripping to California. In her free time she likes playing games, hanging out with friends, and watching movies.

Lily Sanders is a supervisor in Concessions! She is a junior at Lone Peak high school and she loves it there—she keeps herself busy with AP classes, yearbook and soon student council! She enjoys photography, writing music, baking, movies, and everything flowers! She is all about warm weather, dance parties and hugs! She comes from a big family of 7, they’re her travel buddies, biggest supporters and best friends.

James McCorristin is the concessions manager. He loves spending time with his wife and child. He’s a big fan of food and always enjoys trying new meals. Listening to music is one of his favorite ways to relax. He also likes playing games, whether it’s video games or board games. His favorite place to travel is Disneyland or road tripping for concerts.

free mental health resources

Did you know that Thanksgiving Point offers FREE resources to stay healthy and balanced? Our 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: www.eniweb.com

Questions on how to use this great benefit? Please reach out to HR.

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“

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Weekly Wins

Happy Friday!

We had another weekend of record-breaking attendance at the Tulip Festival, and I continue to be inspired by the professionalism our teams bring as they welcome thousands of guests to campus. Thank you for the positive energy and dedication you display as we work together to make this a premier gathering place for our community. As we prepare to transition from Tulip Festival to Imaginaria in the gardens, we invite all team members to join us on May 20, 8:30 am-12 pm, for breakfast and to help work in the gardens, followed by lunch at the main concessions once the work is done. Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly.

Here are a few weekly wins:

Curiosity Farms has a new Guest Experience Manager, Jess Rivers. Jess brings a wealth of leadership experience, having served as the Executive and Operations Officer at The Penguin Brothers Dessert Catering and as a Catering Sales Manager at Chip Cookies. She has managed strong teams and has great experience with events-both planning and running them. Jess also loves animals and wanted to go in a different direction, so this was a good fit. She loves the people she has met so far and feels like everyone takes the Thanksgiving Point mission seriously. She is anxious to meet all of you, so give her a warm welcome when you meet her!

The Tulip Festival Concessions have been very busy and Jocelyn Allen, Concessions Assistant Manager, is hard at work. She said that she likes Tulip Festival and Luminaria because she’s busy and she gets to see more of the staff. Jocelyn has been with Thanksgiving Point for almost four years and enjoys working with the younger people that often work in concessions. She said they are great kids, and bring a young spirit to the job. Jocelyn also tries to keep the customer first in all her interactions, so they have a great experience. We’d like to thank Jocelyn for her hustle and drive.

A few weeks ago, the Facilities, Horticultural, and Curiosity Farms teams came together to lay fresh bark throughout Curiosity Farms, enhancing both the spaces for the animals and the visual appeal of the area. Their efforts not only improved the look of the farm but also provided practical benefits. We are deeply grateful for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication to maintaining a thriving, welcoming environment for both animals and guests. Thanks to their efforts, Curiosity Farms continues to be an inviting space for the community to enjoy.

Here are a few items to note:

Tulip Festival, April 9 – May 17, use your Team Member badge to purchase tickets at Guest Services or show your badge at the front desk of the Ashton Gardens visitor center, Monday through Saturday.
May 13, 11 am–1 pm: Enjoy 50% off at the Tower Deli and Grill as it prepares to reopen on May 14th.
Imaginaria, June 2- Aug 23: use your Team Member badge to purchase tickets at Guest Services or show your badge at the front desk of the Ashton Gardens visitor center.
July 15, 6 pm-9 pm: save the date for the Team Member Summer Party at Imaginaria. RSVP here.
Please see the Team Member Hub for additional information.
We have complementary Tulip Festival enamel pins for all Thanksgiving Point team members. If you would like one, please stop by the Guest Information desk (located in the main lobby at Butterfly Biosphere) and show your team member badge to claim one. These are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limit one per team member. Thanks for all you do!

Have a great Friday!

-McKay

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