Birmingham City Council District 3

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Marcus A. O'Dell

The City is celebrating your milestone! 

  • Our employees are our greatest asset. We are appreciative of the work you do every day, and we do not take lightly the fact that you choose to work and serve the residents of Birmingham. The City of Birmingham and the Human Resources proudly present the 2022 Employee Recognition Milestone List. The presentation (linked below) features all employees achieving milestone anniversaries of their COB employment during the 2022 calendar year. Be on the lookout for the 2023 Monthly Milestone Lists beginning later this month. See the milestones here: https://www.birminghamal.gov/milestone 

 

Make plans to attend to Heart Luncheon and Silent Auction! 

  • Please Join BWELL BHM and American Heart Association for the Heart Healthy Luncheon and Silent Auction on Tuesday, Feb. 14. from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Hall of Distinguished Citizens. A healthy lunch will be available for $5. Door prizes will be awarded and there are fantastic items available during the silent auction. See attached flyer for details. 

 

Plan to attend the Black History Month panel discussion  

  • In celebration of Black History Month, the Human Resources Department will present the WebEx panel discussion The Uncomfortable Conversation: How far have we come and where are we headed? Judge Andra Sparks will moderate an open dialogue on the current forward movement and the continued challenges of Birmingham. Panelists include retired Federal Judge U.W. Clemon, The Surge Project Executive Director Te’Andria Ellis, BCRI President and CEO DeJuana Thompson and COB IEO Director Cornell Wesley.  

  • If you have questions for the panelists, please feel free to submit those to employeerelations@birminghamal.gov by Feb. 13 or drop in the chat the during the panel discussion. 

 

Share your thoughts in the Engagement Survey 

  • Putting People First is part of the fabric of our work environment. We value your opinions and need your feedback. Please complete the employee engagement survey. Your responses are voluntary and confidential. The survey will be open until February 28 at 11:59 p.m. The first 1,000 employees completing the entire survey will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card and will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.   

  • Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COBEMPLOYEEENGAGEMENT 

 

Spoken Word Contest Winners named 

  • Thanks to all employees who participated in the 2023 Spoken Word Contest. The entries were creative and powerful.  

    • Here are the winners: 

      • 1st place: Unity – Maurice Hollamon 

      • 2nd place: When They Come For Us – LaQuita Middleton 

      • 3rd place: Power of Ambition – Katherine Snider  

    • Honorable Mentions: 

      • Skywriting – Michelle Dacus Carr 

      • The Fact Is – by Jill Scott spoken by Monica King Slater  

      • The Poet – Tamario Ward 

      • A Servant Leader – Alicia Johnson-Williams  

  • Congratulations to these employees! Thanks to our voters and judges. The winning selection will be available on the HR Intranet page. 

 

SJRE hosts a Black History Month panel discussion 

  • In celebration of Black History Month join the Division of Social Justice & Racial Equity for a panel discussion on “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story.” The panel will feature former Birmingham Mayor Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr.; founding Birmingham Civil Rights Institute President Odessa Woolfolk; Community Organizer Chad Freeman; and moderated by Gina Mallisham, Director, Jefferson County Memorial Project. Majella Chube Hamilton with The Ballard House will provide an overview.  

 

Doing it for me COB Weight Loss Challenge 

  • The Doing It For Me in 2023 Employee Healthy Weight Loss Challenge is underway! If you want to participate, it's not too late. The deadline to sign up for the employee challenge is Friday, Feb. 24. The program ends April 27.  

    • Cash prizes will go to the winners who lose the greatest percentage of weight in their age category. Several employees have already successfully used the Sign-up Genius account to register. If you want to use the link, go here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E44AEA829A4F94-doing 

 

Check out the February BHS newsletter 

  • The Behavioral Health Systems A.S.S.I.S.T. Newsletter for February 2023 is attached and provides tips for building self-esteem in children, information about eating disorders and a time management exercise.  

 

Soulful Sunday event at library coming soon 

  • Once a month during the winter season, different musical acts will perform at the Birmingham Central Library. The next Soulful Sunday event is Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. 

 
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Arlington 

 

 

Generic prescriptions now available at Brownstone Clinic 

  • As you know, the City of Birmingham employees have access to the free Brownstone BWell Clinic. Now, in addition to its medical services, the clinic is offering many 90-day generic prescriptions at a discounted rate. For more information, employees should go to cobclinic.com. See attached for details.  

 

Financial workshops coming up 

  • Sign up for the following financial workshops facilitated by Operation HOPE Coach Cecilia R. Bailey, CFEd ®. 

    • February 14, 2023 - Love & Money in Relationships 

    • February 23, 2023 - Just KIDding: Love & Money While Parenting 

  • See attached for details. 

 

Sign up for upcoming blood drive 

  • The City of Birmingham will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. Your blood donation is needed and could help save a life. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, FL. Sign up at Redcrossblood.org and then enter the code: BHM. 

 

Get tickets for Mother’s Day Celebration! 

  • Celebrate mom with an evening of music featuring Pastor Mike Jr. LeAndria Johnson, Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp with comedian Jonathan Slocumb. Friday, May 12. 7:30 p.m. Boutwell Auditorium. Get tickets at Etix.com or call 254-2820. 

 

Submit your news to marie.sutton@birminghamal.gov.