Snow Shovel Person Needed

The Building and Grounds team is now in need of a new person to shovel after each snowfall this winter. If you are interested in this paid as-needed position, please let Heather (admin@uulacrosse.org) or anyone on the Building and Grounds team know. Here are the details:

UU Snow Shovel Instructions:
In addition to having a snow plowing contractor, the UU also requires walkway snow shoveling throughout the winter months. There are church services every Sunday starting at 10:00 a.m. In addition to Sunday, there are meetings in the building throughout the week, both during the day and in the evenings. The snow shoveler is responsible for keeping all of the walkways clear of snow and ice in a timely manner after each snowfall. 

What does not need to be done:
Our snow plow contractor clears the parking lot and the driveways. He’s quick to respond when it snows, so he usually beats the shovel person to the fellowship. The shoveling can be done before, during, or after the plow comes through.

Pro tip: if you are quick (or lucky) enough to shovel before the snowplow arrives, you can just push the snow into the driveway. If you have to shovel after the plow has finished, however, you will need to put all the snow in the grassy or planted areas leaving the driveway and walking areas clear.

What needs to be done and when:
When there is snow on the ground or the threat of a big storm, be prepared to shovel (see Where to Shovel below). The city requires that the public sidewalk be cleared within 24 hours of snowfall, so generally do that first. Since there is a lot of pedestrian traffic on West Avenue it is much easier to shovel as soon as possible after it snows. If there is snow before Sunday service, then shoveling needs to happen by 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.
 
The assortment of snow shovels and a broom are located in the plastic shed just to the right of the kitchen entrance. You don’t need to get inside the building, nor do you need a key.
 
Where to Shovel:
1. The public sidewalk in front of the building, including a few feet to either side of our driveways. Shovel the full width of the sidewalk from the grass to the boulevard planter. The city requires it.
2. In front of and 3’ to each side of each of the exit and entry doors to the building, even the doors without handles (these are emergency exits).
3. All walkways leading to the front door.
4. The entryway and patio area outside the kitchen door
5. The bicycle rack area (some of us ride year-round)

If you are interested or know someone who is, we will be happy to show you what’s needed.

Thank you!

Carla, John, David, Jack

Learn How to Avoid Scams!

Do you know how to tell a real email from a fake? What about a text or phone call? Anyone can be targeted by scammers, so it’s important to be careful when responding to emails, texts, and calls!

As a general reminder, no one from UU La Crosse will ever ask you for account information or to purchase gifts cards or anything like that (a common scam approach is to request online gift card purchases and then you send them the code). If you ever see an email asking for any kind of login information related to any of your online accounts, you should just delete it. Don’t click any links. If it’s asking for information or help with someone that doesn’t make sense to you, it’s almost certainly a scam. 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Heather (admin@uulacrosse.org). When in doubt, you can also pick up the phone and call the source to confirm (but don’t use any phone numbers provided in the email, verify the number through the official website or your personal directory). 

Important Reminders & Forms

Building Use 

Reservations for meeting spaces must be made through the Congregational Administrator (Click Here for Form) in advance. This includes Team/Committee meetings. 
Before leaving the building you should always:

• Return chairs/tables to their original place if you moved them.
• Close any blinds that you opened. 
• Throw away any trash (use recycling bins when appropriate).
• Wipe down any tables used. 
• Put away and turn off any A/V equipment that was used. 
• Set ventilation system for 2 hours.
• Turn off all lights.
• Check that all doors are locked.

Weekly eNews Submissions

Have important news or an announcement you want included in the eNews? There are TWO easy ways that you can get your information to Heather!

     1. Email Heather directly at admin@uulacrosse.org
     2. Fill out the form at uulacrosse.org/submitnews

Please note that the deadline for each weekly eNews edition is Wednesday at Noon. If you send anything after this deadline, it will appear in next week’s eNews. 

Sunday Service Announcements Submissions

Have an announcement you want to share on Sunday morning? You should submit your announcement to Heather by Sunday morning (preferably before 9 AM). You can email announcements to Heather at admin@uulacrosse.org or use the form above. Depending on how many announcements we have that morning, we may shorten it or include it on the Order of Service.

Expense Reimbursement Requests

Looking for our Expense Reimbursement form? You can find a hardcopy in the office (ask Heather for assistance), and we also have an online version you can use: Online Form.