Human Resources Newsletter 4th Quarter_2017

Fourth Quarter*2017

MCCB Human Resources Quarterly Newsletter

Cynthia Jiles

What’s Your Story? - Spotlight

AboutMe…..

Hey Folks, Missy Saxton here. I volunteered to be the first person to write about themselves for Cynthia’s HR newsletter….I guess that’s because of my “yellow” personality! For those of you who have no clue what the yellow personality is, it’s taken from “The People Code,” written by Dr. Taylor Hartman. I highly recommend this book if you have never read it! A yellow personality means my primary motive is to HAVE FUN and my natural talent is to be ENTHUSIASTIC! (Hence the !!!!!) I am originally from Oxford, MS and I graduated from Oxford High School in 1989. It was great fun being raised as a Rebel and if you cut me, you’d see that I bleed red and blue ! I attended Ole Miss, Northwest Community College in Senatobia and Ole Miss again…FINALLY receiving my Bachelor of Public Administration in May 1994. (I was on the 5-year plan.) My major was Criminal Justice and Sociology was my minor. I read EVERY Nancy Drew book as a child and Clarice Starling of “Silence of the Lambs” was who I wanted to be when I grew up, so I set my sights on law enforcement. My mother, God love her, wanted to know why I couldn’t just be a librarian. I began working for the Great State of Mississippi in 1996 at the MS Gaming Commission in Tunica and later transferred to the Vicksburg office. Although you wouldn’t know it now, I did go through and graduate from the police academy in Tupelo. One particular PT instructor called me “Snake Eyes” and “Poker Police” and took great delight in telling me to “drop and gimme 20” push-ups. There is still a pox upon his head. If you see me running, it’s because someone is after me and I would highly encourage you to run as well. So, I have almost 22 years of experience with the State of Mississippi and hopefully Dr. Mayfield will find it in her heart to keep me employed for another six years. I have worked at the MS State Personnel Board and the MS Secretary of State’s Office but that isn’t all that exciting to write about. I have been with MCCB for almost 10 years. I have been married to my husband, Jimmy, for 20 years and just bless his heart for putting up with me. Those of you who have met him, know that we’re a perfect match because of the hot mess that we are as a couple. We are parents to Jacob (17), Joshua (11) and Caleb (11). Suffice to say, there is never a dull or quiet moment at our house. We are loud and proud and you’ll hear us before you see us. And finally, to borrow from Nike, my motto is “Just Do It.” Do it with the right intent and do it for the betterment of others. Be kind. Kindness goes a looooong way. You never know what someone else is going through on any given day. We all have bad days…acknowledge it but don’t let it define you. We each have our own bucket of stuff and we each decide if we’re going to accept your stuff in to our bucket of stuff. We are all in control of our own feelings. Nobody else controls your emotions but you. Don’t sweat the small stuff….. and I hope you can tell the difference between the small stuff and the big stuff. Thank God for the good days and thank God for the not-so-good days. I am grateful to have every day that God gives me and my prayer is that He uses me daily. And lastly, don’t bite anybody….advice from my dad…..it has served me well.

Featured In This Issue

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What’s Your Story? Missy Saxton

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Birthdays

2

Upcoming Events

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Wellness Message

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Good Eats!

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Sound Bite

Employees Are the Most Important Asset of the MCCB

Employee of the Quarter

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HUMAN RESOURSES NEWSLETTER

Brooke Doggett Beverlin Givens Birthdays

Sound Bite 10 Ethical Characteristics

October 3 October 7 October 18 November 4 November 6 November 30 December 3 December 12 December 18

Krystal Berry Raul Fletes

Beth Little

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Honesty Integrity Fairness

LaToya Sterling Holly Savorgnan Kim Verneuille Betina Brandon

Concern for Others Respect for Others

Upcoming Events

Law Abiding Trustworthiness Commitment to Excellence

Professional Development Drug Awareness

October 10

Open Enrollment

October 25

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Reputation and Morale

10. Accountability

Professional Development Diversity/Equal Opportunity

November 16

Self-Examination-

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

November 23-24

How can these be put into practice daily?

Christmas Day Holiday

December 25

Wellness Message from Shana Hansen Healthy Employees = Healthy Agency Open Enrollment Period for Active Employees Each October during the annual open enrollment period, an employee may choose to elect coverage for himself and/or his eligible dependent(s). The coverage elected during open enrollment takes effect on January 1 of the following calendar year. An employee may choose either Base Coverage or Select Coverage during open enrollment. If you would like to ENROLL or make CHANGES to your Health Insurance please contact Shana Hansen 601-432-6141 Shansen@mccb.edu Wednesday October 25, 2017 is open enrollment for MCCB. Milton Walker will be here from 9:00 - until. At this time, you can change or add to any of your of your cafeteria plan deductions or supplemental policies for 2018. (Effective date: January 1, 2018) Also, bring your monthly pay stub with you to the meeting to check all of your current deductions. You can get this from the ACE/DFA website. If you need assistance please let me know. The State and School Employees’ Health Insurance Plan now has a new benefit – online doctor visits! Amwell provides you with a faster, easier way to see a doctor. You can have around-the-clock video visits with a doctor anytime on your smartphone, tablet or computer (webcam). All visits must be real-time video. It’s easy to use, private and secure. And it’s FREE to enroll! Go to http://mssehip.amwell.com/ and see a doctor now! Enter Service Key MSSEHIP for the new benefit. MORE MCCB Perks! PEANUT BRITTLE Episode: The Tricks to Treats, EA1G13 1 1/2 cups lightly salted, roasted peanuts 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1) In a small bowl combine peanuts, cinnamon, and cayenne. Set aside. Vegetable oil, for coating the saucepan 2) Brush the inside of a medium sized heavy saucepan with vegetable oil. 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 3) Add the sugar and water to the saucepan, cook over high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until it comes to a boil. 4) Stop stirring, cover and cook for 3 minutes. 5) Uncover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the sugar is a light amber color. 6) Stir in peanuts. This will greatly reduce the temperature of the sugar so work quickly. 7) Once evenly mixed, pour mixture onto a sheet pan lined with a silicone baking mat or buttered parchment paper. Softened butter for spatula 8) Using a buttered spatula, spread thin. You will have to work quickly when pouring out and spreading the mixture in the pan. If necessary, in order to achieve single layer of peanuts, top with second sheet pan whose underside has been buttered. 9) Cool completely and then break into pieces. Difficulty: Medium Prep Time: 10 minutes Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 cups Good Eats!  Delta State University - Tuition Reduction (NEW!!)  Millsaps College – Tuition Discount (NEW!!) Please be available this day if possible to meet with Milton for a few minutes.

Ethics Presenter: Tom Hood

Contact:

P.O. Box 22746 Jackson, MS 39225-2746 359-1285 info@ethics.state.ms.us (601)

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