The IFB Beat 9-8 Edition

A Message from the Editor

Greetings, Team IFB!

This week’s IFB Beat is packed with celebrations and events that showcase the heart of our IFB family. From our Winston-Salem summer picnic to honoring Asheville’s Employees of the Month, and spotlighting the incredible journey of Charlene Hahn, there’s plenty to inspire and connect us all.

As always, thank you for the dedication, teamwork, and positive energy you bring each day. You are the reason IFB continues to shine!

And now, here’s something fun to spark your curiosity. The Beat has a riddle for you this week. See if you can solve it before scrolling down to the answer.

This week’s riddle:
You measure my life in hours, and I serve you by expiring.
I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat.
The wind is my enemy.

Think you’ve got it? Keep reading for the answer at the bottom of this issue!

Quote of the week:

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”
— Walter Elliot

Thank you for strolling The IFB Beat. See you next week!

Anastasia Powell

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

 

Quick Links:

New this Week

– Winston-Salem Facility Summer Picnic
– Asheville Facility Employee of the Month Winners
– Employee Spotlight: Featuring Charlene Hahn – Asheville Facility
– Programs Update: S.E.E. kids visit the NC Museum of Natural Science
– Community Low Vision Center Updates

From Our Community

– The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

HR and Opportunities

Job Opportunities
IFB Beat Phone Lines
Support Group Zoom Meeting Links
Archived Editions of The IFB Beat

 

Winston-Salem Facility Summer Picnic

Thursday, September 11, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

The Winston-Salem planning committee is excited about this year’s annual company picnic and has many great activities planned. There will be trivia, bingo, cornhole, karaoke, a photo booth, and more. Dairi-O boxed lunches and ice cream will be provided. Three grand prizes will be given out at the end of the picnic, which you don’t want to miss!

Karaoke songs should not exceed three and a half minutes, and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up for karaoke and trivia, contact Morgan Dugan at mdugan@ifbsolutions.org or X5612 by September 9.

Day of details:
Employees will exit through the lobby to the administrative parking lot. Each department will head to lunch at a different time to avoid traffic congestion. Administrative employees, please join the lunch line at 12:15 p.m.

Parking will not be available in the administrative lot, shipping and receiving area or at Food Lion. Please review available parking here.
For manufacturing employees, please remember and plan accordingly for an early workday dismissal on September 11. Dismissal will be at 1:30 p.m. and all employees will be paid for the remainder of the scheduled workday. For all those to whom this applies, please schedule your transportation accordingly.

 

Asheville Facility Employee of the Month Winners

We are proud to recognize and celebrate our outstanding team members who went above and beyond. Each of these individuals has demonstrated hard work, dedication, and a true commitment to IFB’s core values. Please join us in congratulating our Employees of the Month for May, June, and July!

  • May:

    Photo: Rhonda Newber, Asheville Employee of the Month for May

    Rhonda Newbert – Presser/Tester – FHS Department

  • June:

    Photo: Leslie McClure. Asheville Employee of the Month for June
    Leslie McClure – Inspector – Ponchos Department

  • July:

    Photo: Asheville Employee of the Month, July
    Joe Sprouse – Sealer – Military Markets Department

We are grateful for all you do to make IFB stronger every day. Thank you for your commitment and excellence!

 

Employee Spotlight: Featuring Charlene Hahn – Asheville Facility

Welcome to the Employee Spotlight! Each week, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make IFB thrive. This week, we’re excited to feature Charlene Hahn.

Photo: Charlene Hahn, Employee Spotlight

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Sandwich, Massachusetts which is on the Cape Cod Bay.

Q: How long have you been with IFB, and what brought you to the organization?
A: 19 years. My husband and I were moving to the Asheville area for his work. I found IFB on the web and applied.

Q: What hobbies or activities do you enjoy outside of work?
A: I love to go to flea markets and estate sales. I also love to fish.

Q: What’s your all-time favorite food or meal?
A: Lobster. My dad was a fisherman in Massachusetts, so growing up we were always eating fresh lobster.

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at IFB?
A: The comradery of everyone and just being with others like myself who are legally blind. I really enjoy the social aspect of the job.

Q: What’s a quote or piece of advice you’d give to a friend?
A: The things you worry about tomorrow are the things you won’t have to worry about today.

Special thanks to Denice Drake, Administrative Assistant, for supporting these highlights.
Who knows? You might be next in the spotlight! Stay tuned, and thanks for reading.

 

Programs Update: S.E.E. kids visit the NC Museum of Natural Science

Everyone standing in front of the Blue Whale Skeleton. SEE Group Standing inside Jaw bone of a Blue Whale.

The S.E.E. kids visited the NC Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh to explore the blue whale exhibit. We stood inside the actual jaw bone of a blue whale, listened to the songs of different whales, touched the model of the whale’s heart as compared to that of a human, felt the length of the blue whale’s skeleton, and learned many interesting facts.

 

Winston-Salem Facility Support Groups:

If you’re interested in attending a support group, please review the update here: https://ifbsolutions.org/the-ifb-beat-12-16-edition/#two-d

 

Community Low Vision Center Updates

Photo of Air Fryer Liners

CLVC Item of the Week: Air Fryer Basket Liners for $5.99

These disposable air fryer liners make for easy meal clean-up!

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

The IFB Beat Riddle:

Thanks for scrolling. You found the answer to the riddle!

Riddle: You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.

Answer: A candle.

From Our Community

The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

Submitted by: Claire Stanley, J.D., Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs for American Council of the Blind

Here’s an opportunity to get involved. Congress, in both the House and Senate, has reintroduced the Disaster Relief Medicaid Act (DRMA). This bill, which has been introduced in several Congressional sessions, works to accommodate people with disabilities who are displaced after a major disaster. The bill will enable Medicaid services to easily move across state or county borders without the complicated and time-consuming burden of applying for coverage that keeps Medicaid recipients from the services they need. Click here to tell Congress to pass this important bill.

 

HR & Opportunities

 

Job Opportunities

Social Worker- Winston-Salem

Education and Work Experience

    • A bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, or a related field is required
    • At least 2 years of experience in social work, case management, or employee assistance, preferably in a nonprofit or human services setting, is required.
    • Knowledge of state and federal benefit programs (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, FMLA, ADA) and community resources for housing, healthcare, and financial support are required.
        • Experience working with individuals who are blind, low vision, or have disabilities is preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

External candidates may apply at

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=166916&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909

Internal candidates may apply at

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=166917&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909&jpt=ce8685cef740a6280b5fcb492b556fa5

 

 

Commodities Program Lead- Winston-Salem

Education and Work Experience

  • A two or four-year degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or related field is preferred.
  • 1-2 years of experience in product management, B2B sales, distribution, or nonprofit procurement is required.  AbilityOne or State Use experience is preferred.
  • Experience managing distributor relationships, marketing programs, or packaging/ assembly operations is a plus.

External candidates may apply at

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=166924&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909

Internal candidates may apply at

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=166925&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909&jpt=ce8685cef740a6280b5fcb492b556fa5

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

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

 

IFB Beat Phone Lines

English line: 336-245-5691

Spanish line: 336-245-5663

 

Zoom Meeting Links

Support Group Zoom

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