The Newsflash
Killington/Pico Employee Newsletter
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Killington Resort & Pico Mountain are hosting a
FREE Biometric Screening for all employees and their dependents 18+ years.
When?
10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Monday, April 24th & Tuesday, April 25th
Where?
Killington Grand Hotel - Northstar Room
What is a Biometric Screening?
A Biometric Screening is a short health exam that provides information about your risk for certain diseases and medical conditions.
Knowing your numbers from a Biometric Screening is the first step to healthy living!
The biometric screening will measure:
-Blood sugar
-Blood pressure
-Cholesterol (non-fasting)
-Body composition measurement
A reservation is REQUIRED!
Click HERE or call 802.422.6709 to sign up for an appointment.
***If you are a participant in the Killington/Pico medical insurance, the Biometric Screening will be directly billed to BCBSVT as part of your free preventive care provision of the plan. If you are not insured, Killington/Pico will cover the cost of the screening. ***
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23/24 Woodward Mountain Kids
Now on Sale
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Staff receive 50% off the Woodward Mountain Kids seasonal snow sports school program (ages 4-15) for their eligible dependents. Seasonal staff may book now for next season but must return as a staff member to maintain the discounted price next season. To reserve your space, call 800-621-6867.
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Employee Ski Day May 4, 2023
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Superstar Lift Evac Training 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Please be booted up and ready to load superstar at 9:00 a.m. Requirements: availability to participate and approval from your manager, must complete the professional skiing and riding for ski area employees video and quiz, must wear a helmet, must be an advanced/intermediate skier or rider, active employees only. Sign up coming soon.
Free Employee Lunch & Mountain Clean Up 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Lunch at the Roaring Brook Umbrella. Wear proper footwear, trash bags and rubber gloves will be provided, please sign up if you would like to participate.
Employee Ski & Ride 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a couple of hours on Superstar for employees, dependents, staff laid off in good standing and winter 2022/2023 ambassadors. Team members who attended training and/or mountain cleanup will receive a drink coupon. Bar service will be available from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Friends & Family Ticket Redemption
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Spring is in the air!
Share the sun and the fun with friends & family with discounted or complimentary lift ticket vouchers!
Killington's discounted ticket rate is currently $69.
Starting Monday April 10th, 2023, Killington's discounted ticket rate will be $49.
Pico Mountain is now closed for the 2022/23 season.
All Friends and Family vouchers are shared/redeemable at killington.com.
Employees should not visit a ticket window to pick up vouchers.
For more information, please see the Employee Handbook.
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**NEW**
'You've Been Noticed' Pin
Recognition Program
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You spoke, we listened!
We have reintroduced our Employee Recognition Pin program with the
NEW 'You've Been Noticed' card.
These cards are awarded by supervisors or managers to team members that have been 'noticed' for: Embodying one of our Hospitality Standards, demonstrating Safety, or representing our Play Forever initiatives.
Team members that have received a pin are invited to turn in their card to HR for an entry into a special raffle each month!
Our winner for March and the recipient of a $100 gift card to Sushi Yoshi is:
Hannah Dicton - Central Reservations
Congratulations to all other team members that received a pin in March:
Vern Haskins - Mountain Patrol
Saskia Groom - Pico Tickets
Cortland Hussak - Lodging
Angelica Probst - Human Resources
Joey Gaspar - Rentals
Brianna Mackenzie - Pico Snow Sports
Rick Svencer - Killington Snow Sports
Eric Meren - Group Sales
Eric Graber - Killington Snow Sports
Odane Robinson - Lift Operations
Oliver Hardy - Rentals
Nancy Murray - Killington Snow Sports
Halley Riley-Elliot - Vehicle Maintenance
John Severy - Vehicle Maintenance
Jimmy Ryan - Grooming
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Paramount Theatre Shows & Winners
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Killington/Pico Resort is a proud sponsor of the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. We are excited to offer Killington/Pico employees the opportunity to enter their name into the raffle for a chance to see some great shows such as:
- Who's Live Anyways? Friday April 21st, 2023
- Tusk: Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Saturday April 22nd, 2023
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Winners will be announced two weeks in advance to give you time to make plans to attend.
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Congratulations to the winners selected to Girl Named Tom:
Dawn Gabel - Food & Beverage
Brandon Remick - KGH Maintenance Technician
Margot Donovan - Snow Sports
Joyce Stevens - Pico Fitness Center
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2023 Rutland Perk Card Available in HR!
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Looking to explore some more local perks?
Swing by HR and pick up your 2023 Rutland Perk Card!
The Rutland Perk card gives you access to discounts at local businesses such as:
Cluckin' Cafe, Dream Maker Bakers, McDonalds
and more!
To view a listing of all offerings available with the Perk Card click below!
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Preston's Employee Discount
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After this Easter Sunday, April 9, the weekend blackout for employee discounts will end for the remainder of FY23! Please, come on in and enjoy a delicious dinner in Preston's from 5:00-9:00p.m. Thursday- Monday.
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We have welcomed new Full-Time Year-Round team members into various departments across the resort. Some of our new team members have been hired from within our Resort and some come from other locations.
If you see them around the mountain, please join us in welcoming them to our team or congratulating them on their new roles!
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Reid Farley
Financial Analyst
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What is your previous employment?
Senior Financial Associate, Long Trail Brewing
What do you like most about Killington?
What I like most about Killington is that it’s the best place to ski in the East and with it being so close to home, I get to enjoy it every year!
What is your favorite book/movie?
Favorite movie: Shrek
Ideal day off?
Playing golf with friends.
What’s your favorite animal?
Dogs
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Jon Greve
Mountain Patrol Supervisor
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What is your previous employment?
Previous to my employment here at Killington, I worked construction while putting myself through school at The University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.
What do you like most about Killington?
What drew me to Killington was the community of people who surround the resort, and the phenomenal skiing.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
If I could live anywhere right now, I think it would still be Killington. I grew up on the east coast and much of my family is still around, it’s a luxury to have such good skiing while also having the ability to easily visit my folks.
Ideal day off?
My ideal day off would start with a nice walk with the dogs, then I try to fit in some chorin’. After that I’ll usually get after some skiing. Either at the resort, or if conditions allow I’ll mix in some skinning and some backcountry skiing.
What is one kitchen appliance you couldn’t live without?
Lastly, my new-found favorite kitchen appliance is a countertop milk frother! I didn’t know I needed it until we got it, and now I use it daily which has significantly upgraded my coffee game.
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Motivosity is our peer-to-peer employee recognition app that allows you to give immediate thanks and show recognition to any team member of Killington/Pico in a fun & interactive way!
An invitation is emailed to all staff after they have been onboarded.
Invitations expire after 24 hours.
If trying to log-in after the 24 hours, visit the log-in page, insert your email address and click “Forgot Password." You will then receive another invitation to join.
If you have questions about Motivosity, please call HR at 802.422.6709
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Here are a few great recent recognitions:
Kevin Ramirez Gonzalez - Lift Operations
Recognized by Eric Spelko-Simister for Being Helpful
Kevin works at another lift but helps park the Skyeship gondolas every Tuesday after his work is done at the other lift. He arrives at Skyeship and immediately starts to help us cleanup for the end of day and also helps makes sure everything is ready for morning launching before he leaves. Kevin. Thank you for going above and beyond!
Michelle Blackburn & Dawn Collie - Guest Services
Recognized by Sharon Glaser on behalf of a guest
"After having several issues and going to counter at K-1 Michelle and Dawn were very helpful while trying to redeem vouchers while bringing my son for his 21st birthday to Killington where he wanted to go as a Snowboard Instructor while my daughter was enrolled in an Instructor Course on the Mtn today also.
When my daughter didn't have complete info on where to meet Michelle got us the info needed in a minute or two while others on the mountain were not able to help her find where to go in the snowshed complex.
Michelle by phone remotely got the info swiftly while my daughter was in a panic not being able to find out. In addition, they helped with my voucher redemption to get us out on the mtn to enjoy the great conditions of the day! Please keep them happy as they not only helped me but made me smile while doing so! "
Jean Carvill - Snow Sports
Recognized by Donna Galotto for Creating Joy
Jean thank you so much for your assistance with the young women who were in Ramshead yesterday looking for beginner terrain. They were in the rental area talking with me when I asked for your advice. You took them under your wing, showed them how to do up their boots and sent them in the right direction. When I saw them later that afternoon, they told me they had an amazing time and really appreciated your help and advice. It is always a pleasure to see your friendly face here at Ramshead 😍
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Summary:
- Easter Sunrise Service will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 9th. Early load on K-1 starts at 5:30 A.M.
- Snowshed and Bear Mountain will close on April 9th. Bonus weekend on Skye Peak Express 4/14 - 4/16.
- The Peak Lodge closes for the season on April 9th.
- Rutland Young Professionals Gala will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14th in the Peak Lodge.
- HR is now open Monday to Friday 8:00a.m.- 4:00p.m.
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Employee Assistance Program
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Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential and professional counseling service designed to help address any personal or family concerns you may have.
All appointments are being scheduled by phone.
Regardless of the nature of the problems you or your family members face, help is as close as…
Andrew Morton, MSW, LICSW
(888) 313-5525
Killington/Pico has arranged to have this service available to all staff and their immediate family members at no cost for up to three appointments.
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COVID Self-Screening Questionnaire
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Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still around, and we need to make sure we are taking care of ourselves and protecting others around us.
If you are feeling symptomatic or are sick on a scheduled workday, please stay home and follow your department's call-out procedure.
If you are feeling ill on a scheduled day of work, please complete the COVID-19 Self Screening Questionnaire.
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Once you have completed the questionnaire, you will receive communication from our Workplace Safety team with instructions on your next steps to returning to work.
If you have any questions, please contact:
jbeliveau@killington.com or tbrosnan@killington.com
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