Vol. 8, Issue No. 03
March 9, 2020
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From the Hawk's Nest, New River CTC's employee newsletter, is distributed twice a month, and we need your input!
Have story ideas or photos for From the Hawk's Nest? Send them to
the
Office of Communications
for the next edition.
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“The difference between a successful person and others is not lack of strength not a lack of knowledge but rather a lack of will.”
– Vince Lombardi
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Volleyball 4 Autism - April 4, 2020
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Planning is underway for Volleyball 4 Autism on Saturday, April 4 at Memorial Baptist Church in Beckley. Enjoy playing?
Steve Lacek
is looking for volunteers to play on the New River CTC team.
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Around campus & in our communities
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The maintenance teams from the Advanced Technology Center, Mercer County Campus, and the Raleigh County Campus worked together on preparing and setting the ATC up for the Independence Patriot Basketball Bingo Fundraiser sponsored by New River CTC and the Foundation on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The team was able to set up seating for 486 and an additional 50 overflow if needed.
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Bingo at the ATC draws a crowd
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More than 400 people showed up for Patriot Bingo at the Advanced Technology Center on Saturday, February 29. New River CTC and the Foundation in collaboration with Independence High School hosted the fundraising event.
Thanks to all of the New River employees who helped with the event and who were there for a fun evening!
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Bingo cards were given out at the check-in table.
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Billy Potter and Brian Sampson helped out at the Bingo fundraiser.
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Lori Midkiff, Billy Potter, and Bob Runion at the Bingo event.
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Roger Griffith and Bob Runion catch-up at the Bingo event.
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Justin Wyco
Maintenance Worker
Raleigh County Campus
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Prior to coming to New River CTC, Justin was previously employed as a security officer at the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center. He has worked in state corrections as a correctional officer at the state's maximum security prison for male offenders, Mount Olive Correctional Complex, and at the Southern Regional Jail, first as a correctional officer and then as a kitchen supervisor. Justin also spent over five years as an underground coal miner before working in corrections.
Welcome, Justin!
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Workplace Wellness activities returning for 2020!
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New River CTC’s Workplace Wellness Committee is working on activities for the spring, and we want to hear from you! We’ve created an online survey at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PXRQQ32 that we’d like for employees to complete by end of day on Thursday, March 12 to help us with our action plan for the year.
The Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) Workplace Wellness program in partnership with New River Community and Technical College is structured based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthy Worksite Program.
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Defensive driving: five common driving mistakes
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Fleet Management provides monthly driving tips to provide agencies with a way to promote good defensive driving techniques ensuring the safety of state vehicle operators. For March 2020, Fleet is providing information on common driving mistakes.
Unfortunately, some drivers develop poor habits and make the same mistakes over and over without realizing it, increasing the likelihood of a crash.
What are some of the most common mistakes that drivers make?
Failure to remain focused on driving:
Dividing attention or becoming distracted can be a fatal mistake. An estimated 25% of all crashes involve inattentive driving. It can be tempting to peek at a text message or fiddle with the radio. We only look away from the road for a few seconds, but an awful lot can happen in those precious moments. It’s simple. Avoid all distractions – no grooming, no eating, and absolutely no texting.
Failure to look far enough ahead:
Drivers who just look at the vehicle in front of them or look away from the road, have slower response times when confronted with something unexpected. Look further ahead to detect anything that may cause you to change your speed or steer around.
Failure to maintain a space cushion around your vehicle:
More space means more room to avoid any conflict with another driver or colliding with another object. If another driver moves into your cushion, lift your foot off the accelerator for a moment to regain open space.
Failure to adjust to conditions:
At least three factors affect your choice of speed: traffic, visibility, and traction on the road. On wet roads, tire traction drops by at least 30%, therefore drivers should reduce their speed by a similar amount just to maintain normal traction or steer around any unexpected object in the road ahead.
Failure to anticipate maneuvers other drivers might make:
Always assume that other drivers will take the action that will put you at the most risk. Predict what they might do and then come up with potential responses and be prepared to take those actions.
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Coming to the Chuck Mathena Center
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What:
The Isaacs
When:
March 14, 2020 @ 7pm
Where:
Chuck Mathena Center, 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV 24740
Tickets:
$20/10% discount for groups of ten or more
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What:
Hearts of Coal
When:
March 20-21, 2020 @ 7pm
Where
: Chuck Mathena Center, 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV 24740
Tickets:
$20/10% discount for groups of ten or more
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March 16-20, 2020 - Spring Break
March 20, 2020 - College Closed - Spring Holiday
March 23, 2020 - Registration for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 begins for current students
March 23, 2020 - Deadline for New River CTC Scholarship applications for 2020-21
March 27, 2020 - Healthcare Expo, Raleigh County Campus
April 4, 2020 - Volleyball 4 Autism, Memorial Baptist Church, Beckley
April 24, 2020 - Phi Theta Kappa Ceremony, Raleigh County Campus
May 6, 2020 - Tech Expo, Advanced Technology Center
May 16, 2020 - Commencement Ceremony, Chuck Mathena Center, Princeton
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New River CTC does not discriminate in its educational programs or in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies relating to disabilities, sex or other forms of discrimination: Peter Hoeman, Interim Dean of Student Affairs, 304-929-5027.
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