Celebrate America Saves Week and put some extra cash into your 457b account with Nationwide! America Saves Week runs Feb. 26 through March 3, and is focused on encouraging Americans to take a closer look at their goals to make sure they are saving enough to achieve them. Take this week to review how much you are saving, now and for the future.

Do you have an emergency fund? What about kids who are college-bound? Do you want to travel the world when you retire? Think about what you need to save for, and then consider logging onto your account or calling Nationwide at 800-891-4749.

By increasing your deferred compensation contributions, you may help yourself accomplish your financial goals! Every extra dollar you save now will pay off for you when you retire.

The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • February 21, 2018

SAVE NOW ... GET CHECKED

Did you know… one in seven

men will get prostate cancer

in their lifetime?

The Prostate On-site Project (POP) unit returns to provide convenient, on-site prostate cancer screenings. The screenings are performed by a medical doctor who specializes in the field. The screening includes:

PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood draw

DRE (digital rectal exam)

Testicular exam

Board certified urologist consultation

The prostate exams are free for city employees & spouses that are on the city’s medical coverage and at least 40 years old, and for younger men with prostate cancer in the family. You must present your city ID at the time of your appointment for free services. Details:

Tuesday, March 6, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Adams St. between Second and Third Avenues)

Wednesday, March 7, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Aviation – 2485 E. Buckeye Rd.)

Thursday, March 22, 7 a.m. – noon (Adams St. between Second and Third Avenues)

Call to schedule an appointment at 480- 964-3013.

15 minutes could save your life!!

… ENJOY LATER!

Have an idea for the next PHXConnect?

E-mail us: phxconnect@phoenix.gov

Need a quick text or email to remind you to place your trash and recycling containers out? If you live in the city of Phoenix, you can now get reminders right on your cell phone.

After you sign up, a weekly reminder will be sent via text message, by email or both (if you prefer) the day before your containers are scheduled to be collected. Look for the Hathority.IO mobile app or check it out online.

NEW APP FOR TRASH PICKUP

JOB OF THE WEEK

Featured Listing: Airfield Maintenance Worker:

$14.75 - $18.36

Performs a variety of construction and maintenance tasks on the airfield and streets at Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport and Goodyear Airport. Tasks include asphalt crack sealing, fuel spill clean-up, herbicide application, and operating a walk-behind paint striper. Requires at least one year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work involving concrete and asphalt. Apply by March 5.

The city posts jobs available for current employees to consider. Here’s the link to current openings.

Kati helps bring to life the

artwork seen in and around

the city’s buildings and

public spaces across

Phoenix.

In her spare time, she enjoys

hiking, cooking, hosting

dinner parties and running

(short) races.

Kati is one of the newest

employees to the city,

having moved here from

Charlotte, NC in Sept. 2017.

Kati coordinates how the

artists are picked and works

with the community on how

the art will be installed.

Fast Facts

Favorite ice cream flavor:

Not a huge ice cream

eater, I prefer pizza

Favorite quote:

“Arts and culture are

what make a city fall in

love with itself” — Pier

Giorgio Di Cicco

Favorite book:

9 Stories, by J.D. Salinger

Best place for dessert:

I just moved here ... So I

welcome suggestions!

What makes the city a great

place to work: The people who

work here really care about the

work they do … it is inspiring!

Special moment in career: My

first day in Phoenix, I got to

meet an artist I’ve only known

on the phone—pretty awesome!

Kati Stegall

Public Art Project Manager

Office of Arts and Culture

Check out all of the profiles on our amazing city employees by clicking on this link.

EVERYONE’S INVITED

Women are under-represented in the world of technology. In April, a three-day conference is trying to change that. The ACT-W National conference is full of engaging leadership training, professional development, community building and networking opportunities. This conference is meant for talented women and supporters in technology to connect with other leaders and organizations in the community.

The city of Phoenix has partnered with the ACT-W National conference to offer a special rate for their three-day conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. If you reserve your spot by Feb. 7, the price will be $365. You should check with your supervisor about taking the time to attend and to see if your EDF funds may cover the costs. Details:

April 10-13

Phoenix Convention Center

Designed for women, but open to everyone

Cost: $365 (if reserved by March 7)

If you can go, please contact Justin Fulton

The following employee is accepting leave donations. If you’d like to help, use eChris to make your donation:

Brandon Conner, Utility Mechanic*SCBA, Water

LEAVE DONATIONS COOL IN YOUR ZIP

It was a really cool year for PHXTV and its series Cool In Your ZIP. If you missed any of it, no worries … “The Best of Cool In Your ZIP” is online to watch.