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Breakfast: Still the Most Important Meal
Quality Time…
January 2018
5 DECISIONS
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Breakfast:
Still the Most Important Meal Mornings can be rough, but don’t rush out the door without making time for breakfast. There may be no meal as important and beneficial. Eating a healthy breakfast can help: • Control blood sugar throughout the day • Curb hunger and regulate appetite • Prevent overeating
You may have heard the saying, “Eat breakfast like a king and dinner like a pauper.” It’s a good start, but simply eating more of your daily calories in the morning, isn’t enough — the quality of the foods matters. Choose to start the day with a nourishing breakfast that includes protein, whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. Then, see if it makes a difference in your day.
Recipe of the Month: Breakfast Burrito Ingredients: 1 Whole-wheat tortilla 2 Eggs
¼ Cup low-fat shredded cheese ½ Cup black beans
Instructions: Scramble eggs in a nonstick pan and move to a plate. In same pan, add tortilla and cook until just heated through. Spoon cooked eggs evenly down center of tortilla. Top with black beans and cheese. Fold in opposite sides of the tortilla and roll up burrito-style. Serve immediately.
Post-Holiday Health Rebound Stuffed from stuffing? Jampacked with sugar? It’s time to put seasonal indulgences (and guilt) behind us. Here are five ways to make a fresh, healthy start in 2018: 1. L et it go. Eating a whole chocolate advent calendar is SO last year—literally! Allow yourself to put your holiday habits in the past and look forward to making better decisions. 2. G o for a walk. Ramp up your exercise plan with a quick, brisk stroll outside. Walking has the added benefit of boosting your metabolism. 3. D rink water. Holiday drinks, such as eggnog and wine, are a
Thanks, I’ll Stand Often, the first words we are greeted with are, “Have a seat!” But for thousands of years, humans used their bodies as they were designed: for movement. People walked where they needed to go and sat when it was time to rest. Sitting or standing all day at work or at home is simply not good for us. So what should we do? Mix it up: Stand some, sit a little, then get up and walk around. Need some ideas? Try these: Stand like a tree pose is a tai chi technique developed to raise our energy levels and refresh mental and emotional health. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, let your arms hang loosely by your sides, lower your chin a little, and relax your neck. Breathe calmly through your nose. Mountain pose from yoga has you stand with your feet together, balancing your weight evenly on each foot. Hold your arms along the side of your body with your palms facing forward. Stand up straight, inhale and exhale deeply for 10 breaths. Western pose is demonstrated in old Western movies that showed cowboys with one foot elevated on the foot rail of a bar or fence. Use this back-relief method with a footstool if you use a standing desk or are on your feet for extended periods of time.
major source of sugar. Hydrating with calorie-free water or seltzer helps you get back on track. 4. R eturn to home cooking. Now that buffet season is over, it’s time to get back to appropriate portion sizes. Cooking your own meals lets you limit food quantity and control the quality of your ingredients. 5. Find support. You’re not the only one who wants to get back on track. Sign up for a challenge or share goals with others who can motivate and support you. Remember: For the best longterm results, take it slow and make gradual changes. Healthy new year!
Quality Time… Offline Social connection isn’t just found on social media. It also means having close confidantes in your life. Human connection is about having someone to call when you are sad, people who are happy for you when you share good news, and steady relationships with people you can trust. In the current era of electronic connectivity, some of us may miss opportunities to actually connect. For generations, humans learned to communicate through facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, and touch. We often need personal contact in order to bond, form friendships, and avoid loneliness.
To foster deeper relationships: • Communicate in person. Don’t ignore the person in the room in favor of the one on your phone. • Lift your spirits…live! Try laughing out loud with someone, instead of typing “LOL.” • Don’t have difficult conversations online. It may feel like an easier way to face an uncomfortable situation, but emotion doesn’t transmit well electronically, and the outcome is often worse.
Last-Minute Resolutions That Last A new year can be a time to feel refreshed and refocused. Many people set new goals, contemplate accomplishments, or shift priorities. Haven’t made any resolutions yet? Here’s some inspiration: 1. Forgive yourself for past failures. Mistakes are learning opportunities that can lead to success. 2. B e realistic. Don’t aim for anything too difficult or time-consuming.
Ask for Support! Share your goals with family and friends and accept help from those who care about you.
3. B e optimistic! Be positive about your chance for success. 4. S tay motivated. Focus on your past successes. Congratulate yourself at every step. 5. D on’t aim for perfection. Good results are good enough!
5 Choices for a Healthier Year Your 2018 resolutions don’t have to be limited to what you eat and how often you exercise. This year, make it a priority to maintain your whole body and mind. 1. Schedule your yearly check-up. Preventive care can detect diseases or help prevent illnesses before they start. 2. Sleep 7-8 hours a day. Quality sleep is essential for your body and mind to function properly. 3. Eat (mostly) healthfully. Find and choose healthy foods that you enjoy and try to fit them in to your daily diet. 4. Schedule your exercise. Time tight? Pencil in a 20-minute walk to boost your mood and body. 5. Practice managing stress. Find a few simple ways to find relief from stress and tension, even if it’s just allowing yourself 20 minutes a day to do something you enjoy.
Monthly Quiz: 1. Which best describes the “standing like a tree” pose? a. Being still and holding your breath. b. Practicing a tai chi technique to raise energy. c. Standing outside next to a tree.
2. What should you NOT do if you overindulged over the holidays? a. Return to heathy eating habits. b. Find support from others to help get back on track. c. Go on a strict diet that limits all carbs.
3. If you are feeling lonely, which is a healthy method of connection? a. Post your feelings on Facebook. If you get enough likes, you will feel better. b. Talk in person with someone you have a relationship with. c. Take a selfie with a stuffed animal and share it on social media #MyNewBestFriend.
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2.) c
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Winter Sports Safety Tips
January: Thyroid Awareness Month
The cold, crisp air and breathtaking views are just a few of the simple joys associated with winter sports. To ensure that your skiing or snowboarding excursions remain safe, be sure to keep in mind the following five tips:
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that helps control the function of many of the body’s organs and helps to set the metabolism. According to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, approximately 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and an estimated 12 percent of the population will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime.
1. Inspect your skiing or snowboarding equipment to ensure that it is in good working condition.
Fortunately, the American Journal of Medicine reports that early detection of a thyroid disorder is as cost-effective as early detection of common chronic conditions. In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, take some time to become familiar with the most common risk factors, which include the following:
2. Wear protective headgear, such as a helmet and snow goggles. 3. Yield to skiers or snowboarders in front of or below you on the slope.
Being female - Women are five to eight times more likely to suffer from a thyroid disorder than men are.
Age - The Thyroid Foundation of America recommends that women get annual thyroid hormone level tests yearly starting at age 50 and that men should get yearly tests beginning at age 60.
A family history - If thyroid disease runs in the family, testing every five years after age 35 is recommended.
Pregnancy - Thyroid conditions can arise after giving birth.
4. Carry a fully charged cellphone with you at all times. 5. Never drink alcohol while skiing or snowboarding.
Those with a high risk of developing a thyroid disorder should speak with their doctor. Together, you can determine the next steps to take.
This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as professional advice. Readers should contact a health professional for appropriate advice. © 2017 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.
3 Steps to an Injury-free Workout
Green Onion Omelet 1 15-ounce can sliced potatoes (drained) 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large whole egg 3 egg whites 3 Tbsp. low-fat milk ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup ham (diced) ½ 8-ounce can tomatoes (drained) 1 Tbsp. scallions (chopped)
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Cut sliced potatoes into strips. In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly brown potatoes in the vegetable oil for 5-10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, add egg, egg whites, milk, and salt. Mix well. Stir in ham, tomatoes, and scallions. Pour egg mixture over potatoes in the skillet. Cover skillet and continue to cook eggs over medium heat until firm, not runny (about 8 minutes). Cut the omelet into four pieces and serve.
Makes: 4 servings Nutritional Information (per serving) Total Calories
184
Total Fat
7g
Protein
15 g
Carbohydrates
16 g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Saturated Fat
2g
Sodium
283 mg
Total Sugars
2g Source: USDA
Exercise is a great way to combat stress, lose weight, and boost energy. To get the most from your workouts, you should add warming up, cooling down, and stretching to your routine. These three simple steps are proven to help prevent painful and costly injuries. 1. Warming Up Warming up allows your body time to adjust from rest to activity. Always remember to gradually increase the intensity of your warmup to reduce stress on your bones, muscles, and heart. 2. Cooling Down As with warming up, cooling down should include movements similar to those in your workout, but at a gradually decreasing level of intensity. 3. Stretching After cooling down, stretching helps to build flexibility and range of motion. When stretching, follow the guidelines below: •
Use gentle and fluid movements and breathe normally.
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Never force a joint beyond its normal range of motion; you should not feel any pain.
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Wellness, Productivity, and You!
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Family Meals Make for Healthier Kids
Exercise and Your Memory
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xercise can improve your memory. Scientists found that six weeks of intense exercise— short bouts of interval training over the course of 20 minutes—produced significant improvements in memory, specifically something called “high-interference memory.” That’s the type of memory that allows you to identify your car and distinguish it among others that look just like it and to remember its location. (Talk to your doctor about exercise, but now you have another reason to get moving!)
here has always been the assumption that family meals are a good thing for everyone, especially kids, but research with 1,492 children conducted by the University of Montreal documented high returns from the practice. Children were studied over a four-year period, starting at age 6. Those who participated in more family meals had higher levels of general fitness and lower levels of soft drink consumption, less physical aggression, reduced oppositional behavior, fewer incidents of nonaggressive delinquency, and less reactive aggression at age 10. Information was gathered from parents, teachers, and the children themselves on academic achievement, social adjustment, and lifestyle habits. Source: http://journals.lww.com [search “family meals”]
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Don’t Fear Conflict Resolution
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any employees resist conflict resolution for fear it might not work out in their favor! Unfortunately, the fear is based on the belief that conflict resolution is win-lose—that it seeks to discover who is right. The art of conflict resolution, however, is anything but win-lose. Conflict resolution is about producing satisfaction for both parties. Fifty percent of successful conflict resolutions entail two things: listening to the perspective of the conflict partner and acknowledging it. What follows is the art of compromise. You can find do-it-yourself conflict resolution outlines online, work with your EAP, or buy a book. Simmering and unresolved conflict is like a drain on a car battery—but in this case, it’s draining your ability to be happy on the job.
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Functioning Well Under Pressure
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eriodically, everyone experiences work pressure. When working under pressure, you experience a force (often a deadline) that requires you to accomplish more work at a speed that strains your ability to cope. With a faster-moving economy and downsizing, work pressure is more likely. Therefore, employers view employees who manage pressure well as valuable workers. Managing work pressure is a learned skill. Assuming the quantity of work can’t be reduced, the dominant success strategy for managing work pressure lies in attitude—seeing work pressure as a challenge rather than an inescapable trap. This view of work pressure coincides with the old adage that “stress is between the ears.” Although this may not be completely true, what you think does affect your ability to cope. Why does it matter? With a positive attitude, your focus changes. You notice task completion and mini successes and fewer painful results of work pressure like drudgery, wear, and exertion. Work pressure becomes more bearable with a positive attitude and less bearable without it. No coping strategy will make you immune to the stress of work pressure, but experimenting with an attitude change as a resilience strategy when you have no other option can make it more bearable to get through another day of work. Learn more: “Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most.”
Believe In Your New Year’s Resolution
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here are many reasons for not accomplishing a New Year’s resolution, but one you may not fully appreciate is a lack of belief in your ability to be successful. You may want and hope to be successful with your goal, but a barely noticeable, negative self-talk script doubting your ability will make your goal elusive. Fight negative self-talk scripts, which you can assume will creep up on you, by practicing affirmations that inoculate you against them. An affirmation is a positive statement that you declare to be true and that you rehearse frequently in a manner that allows it to sink in. Think of affirmations as “software for your brain.” Assertiveness, determination, feeling that success is inevitable, quickly dismissing setbacks, and ignoring others’ negativity are critical skills in achieving any goal. A gut belief in your anticipated success, made possible by affirmations, allows these skills to carry you to the finish line.
Getting Help for Anxiety
If
worries feel excessive and out of your control, it’s time to call an EAP or a mental health professional and get relief. Anxiety is a common complaint among employees of all ages, particularly younger workers. You know it’s time to get help if you feel worries consume too much of your waking hours, interfere with sleep, affect your happiness and ability to relax, and perpetuate feelings of general dissatisfaction. Don’t be fooled; disruptive anxiety can still affect you despite your life accomplishments, IQ, smarts, or financial security— even if everything is going great in your life. Feeling you should not be worrying because your life is “just fine” can prevent you from getting help, while you also feel guilty for not being happier. Anxiety is not in your imagination, and resolving it is not about “snapping out of it.”
Emotional Intelligence
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esearch shows stress for those in customer service often results from dealing with the adverse emotional reactions of customers. You can influence reactions for the better and reduce your stress. Try this emotional intelligence (EI)-boosting exercise to observe this dynamic up close. For the next couple of days, observe the emotions of your customers. Notice how and when these emotional reactions change and whether they are positive, negative, or neutral. Consider your role in influencing these changes. Spend another three days attempting to influence your customers’ emotional states so they remain positive. Then analyze: Did you experience less stress over those three days? If yes, you have increased your EI because you have discovered and consciously used your ability to identify emotional states in others, and you can determine how to improve the quality of relationships with this information.
Health and wellness tips for your work, home and life—brought to you by the insurance professionals at The Reschini Group
Currently, there are three vaccines available to help prevent certain types of HPV and some of the cancers linked to those types. Girls over 11 and young women under age 26 should talk to their doctor about HPV vaccination.
WOMEN’S HEALTH: CERVICAL CANCER Cervical cancer used to be one of the leading causes of death for women in the United States. However, over the past four decades, these rates have declined significantly due to widespread awareness and use of screenings. Causes The most common form of cervical cancer starts with precancerous changes within the cervix. These changes can lead to cervical cancer if left untreated. Most precancers of the cervix can be avoided by reducing exposure to HPV, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the human papillomavirus. Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own. However, left untreated in women, HPV can lead to cervical cancer. Here are other factors that may contribute to the risk of developing cervical cancer: • Giving birth to many children • Having many sexual partners • Experiencing first sexual intercourse at a young age • Smoking • Using oral contraceptives • A weakened immune system © 2016-2017 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.
Symptoms Early symptoms of cervical cancer may not be noticeable. However, some symptoms include vaginal bleeding, unusual vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, or pain during sexual intercourse. It is important to remember these symptoms can also be a sign of other problems, but you should still see your doctor and have regular Pap tests to eliminate cervical cancer as a potential cause. Prevention Getting regular Pap tests can save your life. If a Pap test finds precancerous cervical lesions and they are treated early, invasive cervical cancer can usually be prevented and early-stage cancer can be cured. Regular Pap tests decrease your risk for developing cervical cancer because they can detect precancerous cervical lesions at early, treatable stages.
DRUG INTERACTIONS There are certain drugs that will interact with citrus fruit and fruit juices.
Prescriptions and over-the-counter (OTC) medications can treat and cure many kinds of health problems, from minor infections to life-threatening diseases. But they can also cause serious and even fatal complications if they’re not taken properly. Knowledge Is Power Patients must take responsibility for talking to their pharmacists and doctors about all the medications they are taking—including OTC drugs—to ensure that they are taking them properly and that any adverse drug interactions are avoided. Any time you take two or more drugs, consume alcohol while taking medication, or even eat certain foods while taking medication, a negative interaction can occur and produce dangerous results. Even OTC drugs such as aspirin or cold medication can have an adverse effect when combined with prescription or non-prescription medications. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), drug interactions fall into the three following categories. Drug-Drug Interactions These occur when two or more drugs react with each other. The interaction of multiple drugs may cause you to experience unexpected side effects. For example, mixing a drug designed to help you sleep (sedative) and a drug used to alleviate allergy symptoms (antihistamine) can slow your reactions and make driving a car or operating machinery dangerous.
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Be aware of these common drug interactions: • Antacids reduce the absorption rate for blood thinning drugs. Aspirin, on the other hand, will increase the effect of such drugs. • Antihistamines used to treat colds and allergies can increase the effect of tranquilizers and some painkillers. • Some antibiotics—including penicillin, amoxicillin, and tetracycline—may lessen the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives by reducing the amount of hormones absorbed by the body. • For people with insulin-dependent diabetes, the use of beta-blockers (a type of heart medications) or MAO inhibitors (a class of antidepressants) can reinforce the effect of insulin. Drug-Food/Beverage Interactions These result from drugs reacting with certain foods or drinks. For example, drinking alcohol with some drugs may slow your reactions or cause you to feel tired. Drug-Condition Interactions These may occur when an existing medical condition makes certain drugs potentially harmful. For example, nasal decongestants may produce an unwanted reaction to someone with high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about potential interactions of the drugs you are taking. For more information, visit http://www.fda.gov and click on the “Drugs” category.
Work/Life Services Newsletter January 2018 Call our toll-free number 1-800-364-6352 for assistance
Balancing Work & Life Healthy Starts Goal Setting for Success Being Prepared Through Planning Being successful often requires goal setting and achievement. However, in order to be successful in your career as well as your personal life, you have to do more than simply create goals. You have to have a plan that drives you from one goal to the next, and challenges you to continuously improve your skill set. There are two ways to plan for success. First are the long-term plans which look at what you want to accomplish every quarter and over the course of the full year. And second are the short-term plans which cover what you expect to accomplish from one week to the next and month to month. Long-Term Plans Create Goals -What do you want to accomplish? Before you can make a plan of action, you need to look internally and identify what it is you want to make happen for yourself. This should be something of high priority and something you have a passion to achieve.
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What Do You Need for Success? You can’t achieve your goals if you don’t have the tools and resources in place to support your efforts. These resources include additional help, emotional support, schooling, transportation and other elements. Be sure you think this through and have the proper support systems in place before you begin. Assign Responsibilities If you have others helping you reach your goals, what are their responsibilities? Who’s going to be doing what? Take the time to clearly define everyone’s roles so they know what’s expected of them and how you want them to support you. Action Steps What needs to happen to put your plan into action? Outline a process for each step and decide which steps should be part of your short-term plans. Create a Schedule When you know what it will take to accomplish your goals, you need to set up a schedule so those action steps are taken care of on-time. Look at yearly, monthly, and weekly calendars. Select Start Dates Create a timeline that gives you control over your goals and puts your project into perspective. Be sure to be realistic and leave yourself some flexibility in case something interrupts your plan. Life events can often get in the way of our ideal process, however, if you leave some time to account for these interruptions you will be more likely to stick with it.
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Short-Term Plans Weekly Goals: A weekly plan is developed to help you recognize what you need to do from one day to the next. A weekly plan should support your monthly goals and should be developed all at once for each month. Daily Plans: To meet your weekly goals, you have to consider what it’s going to take from one day to the next to stay on track. Your daily responsibilities are your “to do” list. They should be prioritized so that you’re focused on taking care of the most important action items first. However, you should also look for flexibility in your daily schedule, as some needs might suddenly arise that require you to reorganize your priorities. Written by Life Advantages - Author Delvina Miremadi ©2018
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After School Yoga for Adults Free for all OJR employees January 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 3:45pm-4:45pm North Coventry Elementary School Library Hatha yoga with modifications for beginners or seasoned yogis
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TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce 152 E. High Street Suite 360 Pottstown PA 19464 Tel: 610.326.2900 Fax: 610.970.9705www.tricountyareachamber.com
Semi-Annual Consignment Sale Earn Profit and Help Schools! -
ojrefsale@gmail.com
www.ojref.org
OJR Education Foundation Consignment Sale Information Packet Saturday, March 24 8:00 am – 12:30 pm OPPORTUNITY To sell children’s items at the OJR Education Foundation sale and earn a rate of 70% of your total sales. The Education Foundation will earn 30% of the seller’s total sales. The Education Foundation provides funding for the mini grant program for all OJR teachers. Sellers will be given four shopping passes for the presale and be able to get the best selection of merchandise. PROGRAM INFORMATION Seller: A person who wishes to sell gently used children and teen clothing and other items. After registering for the sale a seller will be assigned a number and can then prepare items for sale using the Education Foundation tags. The seller is given three passes for the presale. The seller is responsible for working a twohour shift during the sale or set up. All sellers are expected at 12:30 for clean up. Donator: A person who wishes to donate clothing or children’s items for the sale may donate it to the Education Foundation. Volunteers will tag the items and prepare it for the sale. The donor can request one presale pass and is not expected to work during the sale. Donators are not required to register. (If you are able to tag your donated items for the sale you will be eligible to receive more presale passes.) Please email us at ojrefsale@gmail.com if you are interested in donating. REGISTRATION – DUE by March 16th
COMING SOON – REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE! www.ojref.org You may also register by submitting the registration form to the Administration Building c/o OJREF Consignment Sale. The Administration Building is open Monday- Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Forms may be emailed to ojrefsale@gmail.com and fees may be mailed to or dropped off at the Administration Building. You may buy tags via the registration form and pick them up at the Administration Building. Red Tags – (not donated and not reduced) - Use for all items not to be discounted at 11am and unsold red tags items will be returned to the seller. Sellers will be responsible for picking these items up after the sale, by 2:00 pm. Red tags are available for $2.00 for a pack of 50 tags. Sellers who want a small number of red tags may request 25 tags for $1.00. White Tags – (not donated but can be reduced) – Use for items that can be reduced during the 50% off sale time. These items will be returned to the seller. Sellers will be responsible for picking these items up after the sale, by 2:00 pm. White tags are available for $2.00 for a pack of 50 tags. Blue Tags – (donated and reduced) – Use with items that will be reduced during the 50% off sale time and items that will be donated, if unsold. Sellers donating all proceeds to the OJR Education Foundation should use Blue Tags.
WORK SHIFTS FOR SELLERS Every seller must sign up for a 2 hour sale preparation or sale shift AND all sellers are asked to be available for clean up at 12:30. If you cannot volunteer during one of the times mentioned, please make other arrangements with us. A sign-up genius link will go out one week before the sale and will list the available volunteer shifts. Spring 2018 OJR Ed Foundation Consignment Sale
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SALE CONTACTS Allie Hess ojrefsale@gmail.com Joyce Shutt ojrefsale@gmail.com Kathleen Hocker (610) 469-0594 or khocker@ojref.org OJR Administration Building Address: 901 Ridge Road Pottstown, PA 19465 ITEM DROP-OFF When: Thursday, March 22nd from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 am – 9:45 am (all items must be placed by 9:45 am) Where: OJR Middle School gymnasium Notes:
Sellers are asked to place their items out on the sale floor at this time. Members of the Education Foundation and volunteers will then arrange and organize everything before the presale on Friday evening.
Any items that do not meet the guideline requirements will be removed from the sale prior to the presale. Education Foundation volunteers may remove an item at any time prior to or during the sale.
END OF SALE PROCEDRUE
Unsold item Pick-Up is by 2:00 pm, Saturday. (Items will be placed in the box / bin you provide with your Seller number clearly labeled).
ALL unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
Following the sale, you will be notified when your check is ready.
SALE SCHEDULE Thursday, March 22, 2018 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Drop off
Friday, March 23, 2018 8:00 – 10:00
Drop-Off, if needed
5:30 pm
Presale begins for Sellers and Volunteers
6:30 pm
Presale begins for all OJR employees (any OJR badge accepted for entry)
8:00 pm
Presale ends; last minute preparations for Saturday morning.
Saturday, March 24, 2018 7:30 am
First shift volunteers arrive
8:00 am
SALE begins!
11:00 am
50% off sale begins
12:30 pm
Sale ends and begin clean-up; sort unsold items to charities & sellers
1:30-2:00 pm
Sellers pick-up unsold items
2:00 pm
Estimated end of cleanup
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Please review the list of acceptable items for the sale Choose high quality clothing items to consign. Be sure all clothing and children’s items are clean, stain free, and in good condition. Items that are not appropriate for the sale will be removed – dirty and stained clothing will be removed from the sale floor, out of season clothing may be placed in bins under sale tables. ClothingACCEPTED Baby and children’s shoes Baby and children’s clothing up to size 16 Juniors brands and style clothing Maternity
NOT ACCEPTED Out of season clothing Underwear (unless new in package) Clothing that shows signs of wear, pilled, stained, torn, or is out of style cannot be accepted. If more than one child has worn the item, it may be worn out.
Children’s Items- Please make sure all children’s items are clean, contain all parts and are in working order. Items that are not appropriate or on the not accepted list will be removed from the sale floor. ACCEPTED Toys and games Outdoor play equipment Pack n Plays Tricycles/bikes/riding toys Strollers Nursery and room décor Children’s Furniture Activity mats Diaper bags and baby carriers DVDs and books for children Safety gates and Bed rails Baby monitors Bed linens Exersaucers, high chairs, and booster seats Dance costumes Princess attire Belts Bags and purses Sporting equipment Toy storage racks and bins and shelves
NOT ACCEPTED VHS tapes Older or recalled baby equipment Stuffed animals Pacifiers or bottle nipples (unless new in package) Sleeping bags Bed pillows Comforters larger than twin size Toys/equipment that have not been wiped/washed clean Toys/equipment with missing essential parts (e.g. exersaucers without toys or accessories)
THESE ITEMS WILL BE FEATURED IN SPECIAL DISPLAYS (subject to change)
Name brand athletic clothing - Nike, Adidas, Under Armor OJR Spirit wear Philadelphia sports teams Toys that are new in original packaging
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These items are subject to the PA Bedding and Upholstery Laws, ideally these items are dropped on Thursday, the day before the pre-sale:
Chairs with cushions Strollers with padded seats Comforters for cribs or twin beds Pack N Play mattresses Exersaucers or other padded baby items Baby carriers
These items will be cleaned and have a PA yellow consumer tag attached to the seller tag on the Friday of the pre-sale.
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OJR Education Foundation Consignment Sale Saturday, March 24, 2018 8:00am – 12:30pm Seller Registration Form Please review the sale info packet. Sign and fill in the information below. Please return this form, along with your $5 registration fee to your school Education Foundation Ambassador, email the completed form to ojrefsale@gmail.com or return the form and fee to the OJR Administration Building.
Items that do not adhere to the guidelines will be taken off the selling floor. In an effort to fully staff the sale and clean up effort, each seller will work a 2 hour shift during the sale preparation or during the sale and also attend sale clean up. Sellers who cannot do this should make other arrangements to assist with the sale. All unsold items that are not being donated must be picked up by 2:00 pm on Saturday. Items not picked up by 2:00 on the sale date will be donated.
Signature_____________________
Name _______________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Amount of Consignment: (please check one) ______70% seller / 30% Education Foundation ______ 100% donation to Education Foundation*** There is no registration fee with this option School information _____ I have a child/children who attend _________ school in OJR. (Fill in school name.) _____ I am an employee of the OJRSD in __________building. (Fill in school or building name.) _____ I am a previous seller (sellers keep the same number for each sale) _____ Other Tags: See the tag information in the sale guidelines. Indicate the number of packs needed: _____ red tag packs ($2.00/50 tags) _____ white tag packs ($2.00/50 tags)
_____ blue tag packs (free) _____ red tag packs ($1.00/25 tags – small pack)
Total submitted: Registration fee ($5.00) plus any red or white tags purchased. If donating 100% to the OJREF, there is no registration fee. $____________ ______ I am a previous or new seller and I have referred a new seller, ____________________ to be in the Spring, 2018 sale. If this person registers by March 16, 2018 my registration fee will be waived. ______ I am interested in placing a yard sign at my home or business. **************************************************************************************** Office use: Assigned Seller # ________ Seller number emailed to seller ______ $5 Registration Paid: ______cash ______check Tags sent: ______ packs of ______, _____ packs of ______, _____ packs of _____