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hell Point is now officially “live” with Paycor, the new Human Resources and payroll platform! More than 800 employees have already registered and have access to view their personal and position information, PTO balances, paystubs and company directory from the convenience of their phone, tablet or home computer. Employees are also able to view a list of current open positions and apply for a transfer right from their phone. If you’ve not yet registered for
your Paycor account, please visit https://paycor.com/Accounts/ Registration to get started. Shell Point’s “Access Code” is 113409. Please see your supervisor or stop by Human Resources if you’d like assistance registering. PTO balances have recently been loaded in the Paycor system and may now be viewed. Please view your January 10 paystub to double-check your deductions to ensure accuracy. For questions about paystubs, please contact Human Resources at 239-4542162 or x3162 internally.
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ach year, the Community Thrift Store gives back to the southwest Florida community by supporting Shell Point Cares. This initiative allows Shell Point residents and employees to don signature blue shirts and walk together in support of various causes – most recently at the Lee County American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk on December 14!
is the official newsletter for Shell Point employees distributed by Human Resources. To share your comments, story ideas, news items, or photos, please contact Human Resources, by calling 454-2162 or emailing: benefits@shellpoint.org.
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mployees are invited to join Shell Point Medical Director Dr. Gary Goforth and Shell Point residents for an international medical mission trip to Honduras, which will take place
from March 13 through March 21, 2020. Medical mission teams serve roughly 1,200 to 1,500 patients per week through clinics held in remote villages and nursing homes that do not have local medical resources. Team members will assist with crowd control, distributing vitamins and deworming medicines, and assisting in an evangelism station by distributing
Scriptures, praying for patients and sharing the Gospel, if fluent in Spanish. The estimated cost for this trip, excepting any souvenirs purchased, is $1,990. This includes travel insurance for each team member and contingency plans for medical emergencies, evacuation and blood-borne pathogen exposure. The payment for the mission trip is tax-deductible.
Dr. Goforth would be glad to answer any questions by email drgarygoforth@shellpoint.org. Applications are available for the trip at https://vimm.org/events/23/show.
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he next opportunity to participate in the 2020 blood drive will take place on Tuesday, February 11, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Make an appointment online at www. oneblooddonor.org, and enter sponsor code 10285 when prompted. All donors will receive a free wellness checkup, including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. You will find the bloodmobile located in front of The Village Church. Please bring a photo ID.
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Francia Peralta Hernandez (left) of Environmental Services with Tony Arias
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Candy Dunkelly (second from right) of the Larsen Pavilion with Kayla Carrilio, Christy Skinner and Julie Dewitt
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Rich Nation (right) of Sales & Marketing with Dave Nixon
“One cannot think well, love well and sleep well, if one has not dined well.” –Virginia Woolf
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ave you ever been suddenly awakened from a deep sleep in the middle of the night and glanced over at the clock on the nightstand, just to realize its only 2 a.m.? With a slight smile, you’d probably roll over and peacefully fall back asleep. It’s just the opposite for the Shell Point Resort Dining team! 2 a.m. is when all the action begins as the bakers arrive and turn on the lights, preparing to make that day’s delights. As the early morning hours quickly go by, all nine kitchens start to buzz
as fryers, ovens and coffee makers start chirping and chiming in unison. Each day, the Dining team feeds more than 3,600 mouths – both residents and employees combined. Shell Point’s public restaurants let diners explore many culinary styles and cuisines while serving appetizing farm-to-table and sea-to-table dishes made from home-grown, Floridian ingredients. “Shell Point houses the most talented, loyal and caring dining team I have ever had the privilege of being a part of,” said Director of Dining Paul
Tison. “The work that is being done, whether it’s sourcing ingredients, writing recipes, creating the final product or providing excellent service to customers, is delivered with pure love and dedication.” In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to cook and serve a stranger you may never see again, but it takes true compassion and hospitality to come to work every single day. The Shell Point dining team makes a difference in the health and longevity of all who work and live at Shell Point and the surrounding community.
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Spreading Christmas Cheer
n celebration of Christmas, employees gathered for a special time of fellowship, hosted by the Shell Point management team and the Human Resources department. A festive Christmas photo booth, complete with props, greeted employees upon their arrival at The Village Church for the luncheon. The catered meal, an Italian-inspired feast provided by the Resort Dining team, and the menu received rave reviews! During the lunch program, employees enjoyed a cheerful Christmas video that told Shell Point’s version of The Night Before Christmas. Employees also entered for the chance to win a prize drawings at each luncheon. The winners appreciated their extra-special Christmas gifts!
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s the excitement for the holiday season spread throughout the community, employees shared Christmas cheer by participating in a spirited competition to see which department could create the most creative Christmas centerpieces for the event. Each department received a set of molded shell decorations to use as the basis for this crafty project. The results blew away the judges!
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Did you have your picture taken at the Christmas photo booth? Find your photos online through the Shell Point Social Scene at www.shellpoint.net/socialscene.
Residents Said “Thank You!” With Christmas Gift
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hanks to more than 1,175 generous Shell Point residents, staff couldn’t stop smiling during the Employee Christmas Fund distribution day on Friday, December 6. This year, residents contributed a total of $472,690 to the Employee Christmas Fund, which resulted in a maximum amount of $590 for each employee (except for senior level management and directors) who worked full-time during the year.
“Believe you can, and you are halfway there.” –Theodore Roosevelt
50%off 25%off SPECIAL EMPLOYEE DAYS 2020! Two days each month
on Friday paydays and the following Saturday, Community Thrift Store offers a special day for staff to receive special employee savings! While employees regularly receive 50% off any merchandise everyday, on these two days you will get an additional 25% off your discounted purchase. You must bring your employee badge for the extra discount to apply.
Mark Your Calendar January 10 & 11 February 7 & 8 March 6 & 7 April 3 & 4
May 1 & 2 June 1 2 & 1 3 July 1 0 & 1 1 August 7 & 8
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ead to Community Thrift Store on Valentine’s Day, February 14, to shop a wide selection of merchandise and take 50 percent off any RED item! Choose from red coffee machines and tools to sweaters, shoes and purses – and everything RED in between. The following day, you’ll find a wide selection of discounted items during the Presidents’ Day sale on February 15, from furniture and appliances to boutique clothing and an array of home goods. All shoppers will receive 50% off on all merchandise, store-wide! Community Thrift Store is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located in Miner’s Plaza at 15501 Old McGregor Blvd., Suite 2, in Fort Myers. For more information about either sale, please contact Community Thrift Store at (239) 225-6529.
Registration is open for an exciting new event called KidsConnect! This oneday experience is designed for second through sixth grade children and grandchildren of Shell Point employees on Monday, February 17, which is President’s Day – a scheduled day off for all Lee County schools. Your kids will learn all about Shell Point and the jobs that employees do every day. Spend some quality time together, and help your loved one imagine what career they might enjoy someday.
Featuring: Island Cruise on the Suzy Q Hands-On Tour at Shell Point Television Intergenerational Activity with Residents One-on-One Time with YOU & Much More! There is no cost for this experience, but space is limited! Registration forms are available at the Human Resources office. You may also register online through Paycor, by going to “Company News.”
February Anniversaries THE ARBOR: Doug Potts (4), Neyci Miguel (2), Necay Polack (1) ARBOR DIETARY: Jennifer Wall (10), Marie Barthelemy (1) ARBOR HOUSEKEEPING: Suzanne Cordier (1) BUSINESS SERVICES: Mauricio Morro (2) COASTAL COMMONS: Edwidge Beaubrun (3), Nancy Tannas (2), BeLynda Trainor (1) CONNECTED LIVING: Jacquelyn Blanchard (1) CONSTRUCTION: John Sparks (19), Richard McClain (3), Kacey Rice (1) EAGLES PRESERVE: Jacques Cirise (3), Ana Vergara Holugin (1) ENGINEERING SERVICES: Jeremy Rivett (19), Chris Moore (1), Oscar Del Rio (1), Jason Alexsy (1) EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION: Paul Thomas (10) GOLF COURSE: Irene Pesce (15) HOME HEALTH: Edyth Medina (20), Tomasa Davila (15), Patricia Higgs (5) HOSPITALITY SERVICES: Adam Thompson (10), Fradnes Bernadel (14), Darlene Martins (28), Joslin Regis (6), Michael Benson (3), Gloria Maruffi (1) IT: Brian Hinds (1) LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT: Tod Spelich (7), Adam Stephens (1) LEGACY FOUNDATION: Joan Ball (14) PAVILION: Nahomie Etienne (17), Eli Estimo (23), Henriette Crawford (11), Simona Staicu (4), Deborah Cooper (4), Norma Andrade (5) PAVILION DIETARY: Sandra Wright (11) PAVILION HOUSEKEEPING: Catherine Charlotin (5), Odile Aquino Fernandez (1) PHARMACY: Wally Banasiak (17) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Yves Montinat (14), Mesmin Saint Louis (3), Fiphine Paul (4), Johanna Davis (2), Jean Herard (2) RESORT SERVICES: Sue Earnhardt (12) SALES & MARKETING: Julie Maxwell (4), Sue Beaty (1) SALON: Cathy Hagan (1) THE SPRINGS: Merilyn Majewski (5), Cindy Lopez (4), Amanda Pendergrast (3), Nora Albinagorta Luis (3), Sheila Torres (2), Nellie St Juste (2), Luz Diaz (1) SPRINGS DIETARY: Lovelie Jean Louis (4), Arnold Ramos (1) SPRINGS HOUSEKEEPING: Rosibel Veras Ortiz (8) TRANSPORTATION: Troy Fortune (3) WOODLANDS DINING: Tom Irwin (14), Ralph Colaiocco (4), Cheryl Courture (2)