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December 14, 2001 In this issue: Announcement
regarding John O�Brien�s role at the Cape Cod Chamber Announcement
regarding John O�Brien�s role at the Cape Cod Chamber On �This is not a
retirement on my part. The
organization is very strong and has good internal and external leadership.
I am very proud of our standing in the community and will continue
to be involved in the Chamber�s Program of Work� stated Mr. O�Brien.
Paul Rumul, Chairman of
the Board of Directors, commented, �John will continue to act as the
transitional chief executive officer until the Chamber settles on a new
management structure. A
Chamber workshop on that issue coupled with a look at the 2002 Program of
Work will take place early in 2002. Wendy
K. Northcross will continue as the Chief Operating Officer and has the
complete confidence of the Board in her role managing the day to day
operations of the Chamber�. The Board of Directors
approved this procedural process and looks forward to the Chamber�s
continuing important role in H2b
Visa Program helps fill gaps for seasonal employment. The Cape Cod Chamber of
Commerce, the Each session covered
topics including how to complete the application process, prevailing wage
requirements, employer compensation for providing meals and lodging, and
issues around terminating employees. The
panelists also discussed possible legislative changes that could affect
the program due to tightened homeland security in the wake of the
September 11th attacks. To obtain more
information on this topic or to contact a representative from one of the
aforementioned agencies, please use the listing of websites and phone
numbers below.
1.
Customer or Guest
Services
2.
Attendance and
Punctuality 3.
Completing Tasks
4.
Listening and
Observing 5.
Responsibilities to
Employer and Fellow Workers 6.
Interpersonal
Skills 7.
Personal Appearance
8.
Personal Hygiene
9.
Problem Solving
10.
Conflict Resolution Owner/managers
from 70 Food service 73 retail, 106 lodging, and 47 attractions responded.
There are some slight differences in the rankings
for the four strands. Between
one quarter and one third of responding firms were interested in
participating in possible joint employee training.
We are currently developing a proposal to the State to develop
these efforts with an active Workforce Development Committee consisting of
Chamber members. Responses
from front line supervisors and employees at 30 businesses are currently
being tabulated. Again, thanks
for helping! For
more information on the results or questions, contact Clare O�Connor,
Director, Workforce Development, at ext. 521 or [email protected] Attached for your
information is the link to the Workforce Training Fund Express program, a
quicker and easier way for small businesses to obtain funding for employee
training. *
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and approval will
take no longer than three weeks; *
Applications can be submitted on-line; *
Funding will be available to labor organizations and employers with
50 or fewer employees; *
Individual grants up to $15,000; *
Training will consist of courses listed on the Workforce Training
Fund Express website. http://www.detma.org/workforce/Programs/express.htm Jack King, Director American
Cancer Society�s Road to Recovery Through the services of
volunteer drivers the American Cancer Society�s Road to Recovery program
is committed to providing cancer patients with rides to and from their
treatments. Last year in the Although cancer
treatments today work better than ever, temporary side effects can make
patients feel too sick to drive or take public transportation to their
appointments. For those
without family or friends living close by, the lack of transportation may
mean missing treatments that could save their lives.
For more information, or
to volunteer as a Road to Recovery driver, contact your local American
Cancer Society at 508-775-4161. Information
is also available through the 24-hour information line at 1-800-ACS-2345
or the web site www.cancer.org.
Big
Brothers Big Sisters Could you spare an hour a week to share your career, eat a meal, play a
game or just hang out with a teen who is at high risk of dropping out of
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