Fun and (Mostly) FREE Ways to Boost Employee

Morale

Sammi CurlessCarmen Martinez

Origin

2008 City Council goal to retain staff during the “great recession”

Employee committee formed to develop suggestions

Keep morale up in a time of no raises and downsizing

No impact on the City’s general fund

Events Organized BY

EMPLOYEES FOR EMPLOYEES!o Employees dedicated to

improving moraleo Volunteer members; not

“volun-told”

At least one event per montho Members and departments

host eventso Casual Day!

Event Ideas• Food always helps! Recoup costs; any

profit goes to MBA

• Involve ALL employees Host events at other

facilities Work with

supervisors to encourage attendance

Themed events Focus on seasons,

sporting events, holidays

Competition! Special guest

appearances by city’s personalities City Management Mascots

Toot Your Own Horn

Event ExamplesHoliday Sweater

Contest

AND

Holiday Karaoke!

Full support by City Management

Spring Peeps Diorama Contest

Promote worthwhile causes!

Promote City Initiatives2014 New City Brand Kick-Off

What’s in our future?

• Social media - #AviMBA• Support community initiatives• Local business community engagement• Promote the City’s new brand• Opportunities for families to participate and HAVE FUN!

Fun and (Mostly) FREE Ways to Boost Employee

Morale

Sammi CurlessCarmen Martinez