October 2003, Volume 9 - Number 10

In The News
Silent Auction, Online Donations Fill Coffers for United Way,
Festival District Hits Home Run with Proposed Wal-Mart.

Congratulations!

Pride In Performance
New Department Holds Successful Open House, 
Housing Authority Wins HUD’s Highest Rating, 
Purchasing Manager Earns National Certification

Service Awards
October 2003

Retirements
October 2003

Connections
 a newsletter for City of Arlington employees and volunteers, is published by the Office of Communication.
Please direct all inquiries, City employee accolades and story ideas to 817-459-6404 or 817-459-6402.

Managing Editor
Cheryel Carpenter
Editor/Writer
Lesley Hensell
Production Team
Jesselene Kidwell, Bob Johnson

Employees Wrestle with New Health Care Realities, Rising Costs
   
Health care costs took center stage at a series of 14 Benefits Open Enrollment Meetings for City of Arlington employees in October....

Employees Share Personal Strategies For Managing Health Care Costs
"My approach is the same each year. I do my part to stay healthy, which includes watching my weight by eating healthy and exercising at least three times a week..."

Employee Appreciation Day is November 19 
Employees will soon receive invitations to the Third Annual Employee Appreciation Day, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Arlington convention Center.

Early Voting Ends Oct. 31 for City Bond Election
Early voting ends Friday, Oct. 31, on two propositions designed to improve streets and transportation in the City.
   

National GIS Day
is Wednesday, Nov. 19
Noon to 4 p.m.
Council Briefing Room,
Third Floor City Hall

Refreshments, door prizes and geographic technology demonstrations.

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