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Introducing the 2013 Cambridge Wellness Challenge!

Want to win an iPod Touch or maybe a Nike Fuel Band?…then in the next two months go out and make healthy choices daily, record on the calendar provided and submit at the end of each month to enter to win a raffle!

About the challenge–

Duration of Challenge – July 15th, 2013 through Sept 15th, 2013
Who can participate– All employees can participate.
What you have to do–
• Participate in the listed activities to gain points. Different activities are worth different points. (See attachment for details).
• Write your activity on the calendar provided.
• Submit your completed calendar at the end of each month via fax.
• Participants will be entered into a raffle based on their average points per month for the entire 2 months.
• Drawings will take place at the end of September and winners will be announced via the online eExchange.

Raffle Prizes
$75 Nike Gift Card – for an average of 0-15 points per month
Nike Fuel band – for an average of 16-29 points per month
iPod Touch – for an average of 30+ points per month

Challenge starts Monday….so get up and get healthy!!!!!!

 

For questions call the Wellness Committee at 503-450-0230 and/or email us at –
Jasmine Kwatra – jkwatra@cambridgeres.com
Kelsey Schneider- kschneider@cambridgeres.com
Misty Stuker- mstuker@cambridgeres.com

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Seven Simple Secrets to Successful Advertising!

Don’t miss out on prospective traffic to your property!

Be sure your ads include the following:
1) Your Property Name
2) Property physical address (this engages the map function so they can see the location on a map)
3) Contact information: site management office phone number and e-mail address
4) Link to your property website:
www.cresapts.com/[fill in your property name}
5) Photos! People love being able to see what the apartment and the amenities look like, & it livens up the posting
6) Available kind of units – be specific on what kind of units are available
7) Price ranges for units available

Questions or need help?

Contact your portfolio supervisor or the Site Employee Resource Center (SERC) for help.

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Long Sleeve Uniforms and Dress Code Reminder

With summer almost here and as we start enjoying the sun more, here is a quick reminder on Cambridge’s dress code policy:

Dress Policy

During business hours, employees are expected to present a clean and a neat appearance and to dress according to the requirements of their position. We maintain a business casual environment. All maintenance staff are required to wear company issued uniforms while on duty.

Body Art and Jewelry

Facial jewelry, such as eyebrow rings, nose rings, lip rings, large earlobe earrings and tongue studs are not professionally appropriate and must not be worn during business hours. Please limit earrings to no more than two in each ear.

Visible tattoos and similar body art MUST be covered during business hours and company sponsored events. Company sponsored events include any company paid work travel, social events, meetings and trainings. Exceptions regarding visible tattoos and body art may be made at company functions held at water-theme parks so long as published park guidelines are respected.

In response to requests for long-sleeve maintenance uniform shirts, we now have available oatmeal-colored, long-sleeve shirts at this time.  Please e-mail Kelsey Schneider at kschneider@cambridgeres.com  if you would like to order any for your staff(include employee name and size). The shirts are $14/ea. and will be re-billed to your property. The shirt order needs to be in by June 19th.

long sleeve uniform

Have any questions? Contact Kelsey Schneider!
kschneider@cambridgeres.com
503.445.2794
Thank you!

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Mileage Reimbursement Rate Update

C021 XX 04-13 Mileage RecordEffective May 1st, 2013 Cambridge will be reimbursing mileage for work related travel at 56.5 cents per mile, which is the IRS Standard Mileage Rate for 2013 and an increase from the old rate of 51 cents per mile.

This change is reflected on the Mileage Record found on eforms #C021 so be sure to print off the updated form for any mileage recorded on or after May 1st.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and let us know if you have any questions.

 

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Spring Flags are shipping today

The Spring Flag order is being shipped from Elmer’s Flags today, and should arrive within a week! These are the pink flags with blue and yellow polka dots. Please have your maintenance team switch your flags as soon as possible. To learn more about the marketing flags, including how to install them click here. Any questions or concerns, contact Kelsey Schneider.

*Please disregard if your property does not have flags

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Meet Our Mentors!

We would like to introduce you to our new Mentor Program. Sixteen of your fellow co-workers have been nominated by Portfolio Supervisors and Site Employee Resource Center staff for their superb skill set in order to train new employees and also provide additional mentoring to current employees.

We are hoping that this will strengthen the transition period and create room for improvement within the diverse tasks that incorporate your career. If you would like to learn more about the program contact Human Resources or your Supervisor.

Please welcome our Mentors

 

 

 Click here for a complete list of our mentors!

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Spring Community Clean-Up!

dumpsterWe are excited about the Spring Cleaning that will be hosted at all communities between April 11th-15th.  In the  past we have hosted this community clean-up over  Memorial Day weekend, but would like to get a head start on Spring Cleaning this year.

All sites should have received a packet in their mail last week as well as an email about the company-wide upcoming Spring Community Clean-Up.

Here are the documents that were sent out in case you need a copy:

Management staff should have the order placed for  their drop box(es) and be communicating with residents to build interest.

Please let us know if you have any questions and Happy Spring Cleaning!

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Fair Housing Training in the Boise Area

Save the Date: Friday, May 3rd

Spectrum Seminars will be hosting Fair Housing Training in the Boise area

All Boise area employees will be invited to attend and employees from other states may be invited to travel… budget permitting

Be on the lookout for more information coming soon!