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Proudly serving the communities of Babbitt, Brainerd, Burnsville, Cook, Duluth, Ely, Eveleth,

Grand Rapids, Metro/Faribault, Orr, Rochester, St. Cloud, Silver Bay and Willmar.

H O R I Z O N SH O R I Z O N SH O R I Z O N S

Eveleth/Virginia Office 2000 Siegel Blvd

Eveleth, MN 55734

218-741-3013

FAX: 218-741-1448

Twin Cities Office 6205 Crossman Lane

Inver Grove Heights, MN

55076

651-451-0569

FAX: 651-455-1179

www.spectrumhealthcos.com

Do you have a story to share, or know of a specific client or

employee that stands out? We want to hear about it!

Contact: humanresources @spectrumchealth.com

Submitted by Diane Serena, Assisted Living Manager

Our first year is now behind us. We’ve been so fortunate since opening January 2013. Right off the bat our census grew rapidly and within the first two weeks we were taking an average of two residents per day. We currently have 35 residents. Over the year our facility staff has joined in support of families and friends in

both happy and sad times as part of the circle of life. We have celebrated the birth of new grandchildren and grieved the loss of loved ones. We like to believe that when a resident moves in they are adopted and our family grows.

We like to celebrate occasions often in Babbitt; we have had par-ties for St. Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, Christ-mas as well as monthly birthday parties with music. Throughout the month of December we also had a Christmas tea, a bell choir perform, a play, a visit from Santa and a group of children from the Tower-Soudan School stop by to sing carols in honor of one of our residents (who was a teacher at their school).

At Babbitt CFL we are very fortunate to have a large volunteer base to call upon; they come weekly to play bingo and also to help support our events and activities. We are very grateful for the hydraulic lift the Babbitt Lions Club purchased to help residents remain in the community they lived and worked in. It has been a very busy worthwhile year, we have all been blessed by what we do and have received back more than what we have given.

Spectrum Announces Partnership With Rasmussen College Tuition Discount Available For All Employees

In partnership with Rasmussen College, new and existing students are now eligible for a 10% dis-count on tuition just for being an employee. Rasmussen College offers on-campus and online courses, in addition to partnerships with other reputable colleges. For more details, call 855-3-RAS-BENEFIT or visit Rasmussen.edu/rasbenefit Spectrum also continues to offer a scholarship loan program for qualified employees. Email humanresources@spectrumchealth.com for more details.

Here are just a few of the valuable benefits available to you as part of this program:

- Reduced Tuition. Up to 10% tuition discount at

Rasmussen College

- Accelerated Partner Success Grant. Eligible

for our $2,000 Partner Success Grant

- Seamless Transfer Policies. Maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to gradua-

tion.

- Student Support. Take advantage of our com-prehensive network of student support services- available to you at no cost- customized to help

you succeed.

- Flexible Learning Options. Day, evening, and fully-online classes help you balance work, family,

and school.

- Experienced Financial Services Advisors. Work one-on-one with your advisor to complete your financial aid application and learn about tui-

tion, loans, grants and scholarship opportunities.

Merle Sampson

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This purpose is our vision… a vision of what

we want to be, and that is The Very Best!

In order to be the best, we need to hire the

best. As part of our commitment to continuing

education and professional development,

Spectrum has recently announced a partner-

ship with Rasmussen College. This partnership

will allow students to access advanced degrees

at 10% of the tuition cost. In addition,

Spectrum continues to offer a scholarship loan

program for qualified programs and employ-

ees.

As we welcome new employees to our organi-

zation, in Orr or our various housing and home

care settings, please do you part in reinforcing

our mission and values. Each of you plays a

vital role in ensuring we provide the highest

level of customer service to our clients,

families and co-workers.

As an individual or as a team, we are able to

make a difference. I appreciate your contribu-

tions to the organization and to those we serve.

Merle

MESSAGE FROM THE OWNMESSAGE FROM THE OWNMESSAGE FROM THE OWNER / CEO, MERLE SAMPSONER / CEO, MERLE SAMPSONER / CEO, MERLE SAMPSON

New Hires*New Hires*New Hires*

Corporate

Kris Neff

Eveleth HC

Ann Mongare

Mykayla Johnson

Grand Rapids

Melissa Eisenbraun

Willmar

Kari Magnuson

Saint Cloud CFL

Brianna Born

Tamara Donarski

Erin Elkins

Michelle Schwartz

Connie Helgeson

Brainerd CFL

Cassandra Gerdes

Orr CFL

Gayle Shoemaker

Amanda Mantovani

Sarah Rutar

Shannon Woodworth

Silver Bay CFL

Jade Stankey

Katie Bonner

Keri Goutermont

Cathleen Jasperson

Cook CFL

Molly Wilenius

Callista Nynas

Bobbi O’brien

Timothy Rowell

*Through January 31, 2014

Spectrum’s Core Purpose and Values

When you look at our core purpose and values,

they should look familiar. Each branch, housing

and corporate location has posters of these, as

well as our mission statement. If you work for

Spectrum Health Companies, whether at a home-

care branch, in a Carefree Living site or at a cor-

porate office, you have chosen to work for a

company that wants to be the best. Having em-

ployees who truly believe and are committed to

our core values and mission is key to achieving

our purpose, and future success.

Our purpose is to be known as the best

provider of community-based housing and

health care products and services in Minnesota.

What is the reason of our purpose? Our purpose

tells both those of us inside the organization and

others outside the company, what we wish to

accomplish through our mission. For instance,

part of our mission says we are a client-oriented

provider of quality, affordable housing and

health care products and services. Our purpose

then tells what we wish to accomplish while pro

viding clients with housing and related services.

Employment AnniversariesEmployment AnniversariesEmployment Anniversaries

Corporate Kathy Madzey 13 years

Grand Rapids HC May Edel 1 year

Eveleth HC Jacki-Lou Wilsey 9 years Debra Fremling 7 years

Ely HC Kathryn Jarve 7 years

Metro HC Joann Kuball 14 years

Catherine Barry 6 years

Rochester HC

Pamela Trebtoske 15 years

Ely CFL Susan Leino 4 years

Yvonne Morrison 1 year

Saint Cloud CFL Patricia Greenwell 6 years

Cook CFL Robin Pliml 4 years

Heather Hyde 1 year

Brainerd CFL Beverly Sharp 5 years

Sara Berry 5 years

Babbitt CFL Erica Gorecki 4 years

Silver Bay CFL Stacey Harvey 1 year

Burnsville CFL Alice Brown 8 years

Sandra Forbes 5 years Jane Mutimba 3 years

Mimi Afonso 1 year Gelila Abayneh 1 year

If You Think … Then Consider …

“I don’t make enough money.”

Tax savings. Your contribution is taken out before taxes, so the amount you pay taxes on is lower.

“I’m too young to worry about it right now; time is on my side.”

The magic of compounding. When you give your money more time to accumulate, the earnings on your investments—and the annual compounding of those earnings—can make a big difference in your final return.

“I’m too old, it’s too late.” It’s never too late. If you’re 50 years old or older, you can contribute a catch-up deferral ($5,500). You still have time to put your money to work for you.

“Stocks, bonds … it’s too confusing!”

There is an easier way! Your plan may have the option to invest your money in a “pre-set” asset allocation or lifestyle model that takes into account your expected retirement date or age. It’s a “set it and forget it” approach and works well for the less sophisticated investor.

“I’ll still have my Social Security.”

Don’t count on it. A dwindling workforce means fewer tax dollars down the road. In just a few years there will be 2 workers per every 1 retiree.

“I just don’t know how to get started.”

Help is available. Understanding how to begin saving for retirement might be overwhelming, but it’s easier than you think. Contact human resources for an enrollment form. Or, contact our retirement plan consultant, Christensen Group, at 952.653.1077 for more information.

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1ST QUA1ST QUARTER AND RTER AND

ANNUAL CEU’S DUEANNUAL CEU’S DUE

spectrumchealth.training.reliaslearning.com

We are now using Relias Learning to distribute CEU’s. Please sign in using your Employee ID as your username and last name as your password.

Reminder to all staff that CEU's are an ongoing requirement of employment.

*Please complete assigned programs in a timely manner.*

A meeting was held on January 29th in Orr to discuss the new-est Carefree Living facility and meet with community members. Approximately 50 people were in attendance along with several representatives from Spectrum and Carefree Living. An open house will be held at the facility on March 7th from 11:00-1:00.

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Spectrum’s 401K Provider, ING, Changes Name To Voya FinancialSpectrum’s 401K Provider, ING, Changes Name To Voya FinancialSpectrum’s 401K Provider, ING, Changes Name To Voya Financial In April 2013, ING U.S. revealed its future name and brand identity: Voya Financial. ING announced the name prior to May 1, 2013 initial public offering so that we could begin trading under the “VOYA” ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange. This year, ING U.S. conducts its operational rebranding. You will begin to see the new name in the market during the second quarter. Until rebranding starts, ING U.S. will operate with its current name and logo. As we conduct this process, you may see both the ING U.S. and Voya Financial names in use between April and September 2014.

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(S)M(S)M(S)MILESILESILES UUUPDATEPDATEPDATE Congratulations to: Darcie Anderson, Theresa Archer, Tay-

lor Bakk, Dawn Carlson, Jan Carter, Kathy Celley, Kath-

leen Gabrielson, Kylee Hanninen, Julie Hogan, Heather

Hyde, Jeanne Innis, Deb Kahn, Jennifer Karr, Chelsie Ken-

nedy, Alina Krueth, Debbie Lenzen, Pam Leppanen, Caitlin

Lindberg, Corissa Lindell, Misty Mealy, Cory Nynas, Ash-

ley Penoncello, Kristy Rutchasky, Mary Scofield, Barb Wil-

son and Deb Zillmer who received recognition from their su-pervisors or co-workers for going above and beyond their day-

to-day duties. These individuals will receive points that can be

applied towards Spectrum merchandise shown in the Spectrum

(S)Miles catalog. To recognize someone for their outstanding

contributions, request a Spectrum (S)Miles recognition form

from your branch office or obtain one from a designated loca-

tion. Hundreds of (S) Miles have been given to deserving Spec-

trum employees since the program began in 2010.

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NoticeNoticeNotice Spectrum Health Companies, together with New Horizons Academy, is looking to add a new benefit for employees. New Horizons Academy

focuses on child development, has many locations throughout southern Minnesota and offers quality child care for infant to school age children. New Horizons also offers a variety of enrichment programs, such as sign language, music, and dance programs. If your child/children are currently enrolled at any of the New Horizons locations please contact Spectrum Health Companies Human Resources department at 218-741-3013 or humanresources@spectrumchealth.com. If enough employees are enrolled in this program, we have an opportunity to provide a dis-count to current and future participants.

Period Ending January 31, 2014

Lost Time Accidents…………………………………..0 Injury-Related Days Lost this Month……………......0 Injury-Related Days Lost 2014……………...…........0 Minor injuries Reported 2014………………..……….6

Please work safely! Lost-time injuries drive up our cost of providing quality care.

SAFETY FIRST!SAFETY FIRST!

See your office support person for offer form. You will also receive a $10 reimbursement from Spectrum. You must turn in your receipt by 4/25/14 to receive reimbursement.