The IFB Beat 11-4 Edition

A Message from the Editor

Greetings All!
This week is packed with important information and reminders, so please pay careful attention. Veterans, last call, please report your Veteran status so we can include you. Mark your calendars for the November general assembly and the kickoff of IFB’s annual Staff Giving Campaign. All don’t forget to sign-up for annual Winston-Salem Facility Blood Drive hosted by the AAA Committee.

Thank you for staying connected with the IFB Beat, and wishing you a fantastic week ahead!

Anastasia Powell

IFB Solutions Communications Manager
apowell@ifbsolutions.org | 336-245-5698

Quick Links:

New this Week

– Winston-Salem Facility: November 11 General Assembly
– Attention Veterans at the Winston-Salem Facility!
– IFB Annual Staff Giving Campaign – 2025
– Spooky Celebrations in Winston-Salem and Asheville
– New Winston-Salem Facility Breakroom Open!
– Reminder: IFB Annual Performance Reviews Now Open
– NIB Base Supply Center Excellence Award
– Community Low Vision Center Updates

From Our Community

– Winston-Salem Transit Authority Updates
– Winston-Salem Facility Blood Drive Thursday, November 14

 

HR and Opportunities

– Preventative Health Matters – Take Action Today!
– Medical Insurance Coverage Update
– New Job Announcements

Support Group Zoom Meeting Links
Archived Editions of The IFB Beat

Winston-Salem Facility: November 11 General Assembly

There will be a General Assembly meeting held on the manufacturing floor on Monday, November 11 at 11:00am. We’re looking forward to presenting employee of the month awards for August, September and October, we will be kicking off our annual Staff Campaign, as well as honoring our Veterans and remarks from Dan Kelly, President, and CEO.

Supervisors, please be sure to shut down all equipment, fans and other things that contribute to noise on the manufacturing floor promptly at 11:00am. If your workspace is not close to the central offices (outside Travis Guerra and Edward Sykes’ doors), please move closer to ensure you can hear. Any office administration working in the building, your presence will be appreciated. Thank you.

 

Attention Veterans at the Winston-Salem Facility!

Following the general assembly on November 11 at 11:00am, we invite you to join us for a special lunch in your honor at 11:30 am in the TADS room. Thank you for your service!

 

IFB Annual Staff Giving Campaign

The annual Staff Campaign 2025 sponsored by Allegacy Federal Credit Union kicks off on November 11, 2024. Your gifts support job training, employment, transportation, support groups, and programs for IFB employees and communities throughout North Carolina and beyond!

On November 11, all Winston-Salem employees who will be on-site are invited to attend a general assembly session on the production floor to learn more about what your gifts support.

For administrative folks, all IFB email users will receive two calendar invites – one for December 3 at 10 a.m. and another one for December 5 at 3:30 p.m. inviting you to attend a Zoom session dedicated to Staff Giving Campaign. Please accept only one calendar invitation for the session you want to attend. Please decline the other invitation. As always, everyone is invited to participate in staff campaign sessions, but giving is not mandatory.

There will be volunteers in the cafeteria during all breaks on November 12 and 13 to assist employees with completing donation forms.

All donors who donate $20 or more will receive a belt bag with the IFB logo, sponsored by Allegacy Federal Credit Union. We also encourage you to ask your family to participate in the Staff Giving Campaign, and your family member will get an IFB belt bag, and you will automatically be entered into the drawing to have a chance to win a holiday gift basket on December 19.

Supervisors: you will receive a separate email about help needed with filling out staff campaign donation forms.

If you would like to support today, here’s how you can do that:

• Fill out and sign a payroll deduction form (supervisors will have forms) before December 13, 2024.
• Donate with cash or check.
• Donate online at https://ifbsolutions.org/donate/

Questions ? Contact Naomi Venable at nvenable@ifbsolutions.org. Thank you for your support!

 

 

Spooky Celebrations in Asheville and Winston-Salem!

The Asheville and Winston-Salem employees had a boo-goodtime at this year’s Halloween parade! Decked out in ghostly, ghastly, and ghoulishly creative costumes, they brought frightful fun and spooky spirit to the celebration. If you couldn’t join in the festivities, don’t fret—here are some great photos to enjoy. Beware, they’re hauntingly delightful!

ASHEVILLE FACILITY EMPLOYEES:

WINSTON-SALEM FACILITY EMPLOYEES:

 

Winston-Salem Facility New Breakroom Open!

Enjoy more seating and space to relax with coworkers during lunch! The new break area is located off the hallway on the right, just before the Low Vision area. It offers seating for up to twenty people and has two microwaves for your convenience. Come check it out!

 

Reminder: IFB Annual Performance Reviews Open October 28

IFB Annual Performance Reviews will be made available through your Paycom Employee Self-Service portal on Monday, October 28 for all admin and salaried employees. Please log in to your Paycom portal to complete your employee self-review as soon as possible. Comments are required to support ratings. Self-reviews will close out on November 11 and cannot be reopened.

Upon finishing your review, please be sure to type your name on the signature line, date the review, and click “Final Approve” for your manager/supervisor to complete their portion of the review. Managers/Supervisors must have ALL employee reviews completed in Paycom by Friday, November 22.

All hourly employees’ performance reviews will be handled by supervisors.

Please contact Luyann Ledesma at 336-245-5666, lledesma@ifbsolutions.org or Mary Hunter at 828-667-9778 ext. 5827, mhunter@ifbsolutions.org if you have any questions.

 

NIB Base Supply Center Excellence Award

Congratulations to the IFB Base Supply Center team at the U.S. Department of Energy recently earned the distinguished “NIB Base Supply Center Excellence Award” at the NIB/NAEPB Conference & Expo held October 14-18 in Alexandria, Virginia. This is a milestone achievement, marking the first time an IFB BSC and a federal agency have been recognized with this prestigious award.

Thank you to the dedicated team whose commitment to service and excellence has brought this recognition. Here’s to continued success and setting new standards for excellence across IFB! Way to go, team!

 

Community Low Vision Center Updates

CLVC Item of the Week:

Ladies Leather Wallet for $24.95. This handy Ladies Wallet has slots for credit cards, and separate Velcro pouches for coins. Your lady will just love the feel of the soft leather! Quantities are limited, so come and get yours before they run out!

If you have questions or are interested in any of the weekly items, please contact your local CLVC for assistance.

 

From Our Community

Winston-Salem Transit Authority Service Update

Submitted by WSTA

New service improvements, mobile ticketing, and other changes are coming soon as well as plans to discontinue routes 99, 100, and 110. We want to hear from you, your voice is very important to the vision of WSTA! Please take our survey by November 16, 2024 to learn more about these changes and provide your input.

Take the survey here: http://surveymonkey.com/r/S9XDSLR

For more information contact Kelly Garvin at (336) 747-6881 or kellym@cityofws.org

 

Winston-Salem Facility Blood Drive Thursday, November 14

Submitted by the AAA Committee at IFB

Winston-Salem Facility Red Cross Blood Drive Hosted by AAA Committee will be Thursday, November 14, 2024. Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Your donations assist with heart surgeries, revitalizing accident victims, organ transplant recipients, and patients needing lifesaving procedures. So, will you raise your sleeve and help someone have a second chance in life?

When: November 14, 2024
Where: Tad’s Room (Winston-Salem)
Time: 10:00 am-2:30 pm, Contact your supervisor to set up an appointment to donate.

Admin contact: Morgan Dugan at mdugan@ifbsolutions.org or 336-245-5612 or AAA President Marcia Harton at marcialharton2013@gmail.com.

 

HR & Opportunities

Preventative Health Matters – Take Action Today!

For more information, reach out to Tammy Whitmire-Powers, IFB Solutions Benefits Administrator at twhitmire-powers@ifbsolutions.org.

Our Wellness Program is here to stay, offering you a chance to secure discounted medical premiums for the 2025-2026 benefit plan year.

Here’s how to qualify:

• Step 1: Complete a routine physical with labs.
• Step 2: Schedule and attend a preventative dental cleaning.
• Step 3: Submit an itemized receipt, confirmation letter, or Proof of Physical form to Tammy Powers’ office, or email them to twhitmire-powers@ifbsolution.org.  Deadline to submit is May 31, 2025.

What’s in it for you and your covered spouse:

• Save on medical premiums—keep more money in your pocket!
• Build a strong relationship with your primary care physician.
• Catch potential health issues early and stay ahead with proactive treatments.
• Enjoy no out-of-pocket costs for your physical and labs—preventive care is covered at 100%.

Don’t wait—Your health and savings are worth it!

Medical Insurance Coverage Update

Why Did I Get a Bill for My Annual Physical?

Preventive care, such as annual physicals, is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These visits are usually covered by your insurance plan, but if you ask your doctor about a specific health concern, some services might be billed as diagnostic care, which is not covered 100%

Learn more about what is and what is not covered by medical insurance at a preventive care, visit at the following link: http://ifbsolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Annual-Physical-Coverage_Healthgram.01.pdf

 

New Job Announcements

For all current openings, visit https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909

Presser/Tester – Winston-Salem Facility

External candidates may apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=106847&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909

Internal candidates may apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=106848&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909&jpt=ce8685cef740a6280b5fcb492b556fa5

For more information, please contact a member of the recruitment team at careers@ifbsolutions.org.

 

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