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April ‘14
In This Issue: An Update From Our President • School Bus Drivers Needed • Did You Know?: Wellness • 2014-15 Driver Meetings •
Safety Slogans & Winners • Safety Slogan Program • Safety Breakfasts • Near Misses • Notices From The Payroll Dept.
An Update From Our President
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so
welcome.” -Anne Bradstreet (the first poet and first female writer in the British North American colonies to be published)
So, it is with great pleasure that I say to you, "HAPPY SPRING!" I was beginning to wonder if I would ever be able to speak those
words. As all of you know, it has been a trying Winter here in Pennsylvania and throughout the Northeast. We saw the coldest
weather in twenty (20) years and, depending on how you look at it, some of the most snowfall in a long time. Needless to say, it has
been an especially challenging season for those of us in the transportation industry.
For that, and on behalf of our entire management team, I want to thank each and every one of our
dedicated employees for their commitment to safe school transportation throughout the difficult winter.
We have technicians and shop personnel that spent many early mornings and long days addressing snowcovered lots and "cold-starting" buses. Along with them, our drivers have had many frigid mornings
carefully navigating the snow and ice in parking lots and roadways to deliver our precious cargo. Yet, here
we are, awaiting the arrival of warmer weather, while moving ahead right into another very busy Spring
sports season and coming down the home stretch on the 2013-14 school year.
So, although Spring is anxiously anticipated, I want to stress how important it is to remain focused and
committed to working SAFELY. As wonderful a time of year it is, it is also the WORST time of year for
accidents and incidents. After all, as history has unfortunately taught us, we actually experience more
Stay Safe,
accidents and incidents AFTER the inclement weather has passed and the days get more pleasant.
With that being said, I challenge each and every employee to approach this Spring school season with the
same amount of care and attention that we took on those snowy and icy mornings just a few short weeks ago.
As nice as the weather is sure to become, all it takes is one unfortunate accident to ruin even the most John M. Schrantz
beautiful of days. However, I certainly know that, with everyone's effort, we can avoid these incidents and
President
make these last few months of school the safest and most enjoyable ever!
John
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!
We are in need of drivers in most districts! Due to an extremely high amount of unforeseen issues this year, we could use drivers
just about everywhere! Our current employees are, and always have been, our best recruiters. So, don’t forget about our $200
bonus for each referral that is hired and eventually earns $2,000. This is a great opportunity to earn extra money. We know you have
friends or family that would make a fantastic driver. So, we look forward to lots of referrals! Contact Jim or Missy: jobs@rohrerbus.com
Label reading is an important skill in gaining control of your nutrition and leading a healthy lifestyle? Below you will
see a description of each nutrient commonly found on the Nutrition Facts Label:
DID
YOU
KNOW?
SERVING SIZE
The amount of
food thought to
be reasonable to
eat in one sitting.
The serving size
influences the
number of
calories and
nutrients listed.
TOTAL FAT
BAD FATS
SUGAR
The total amount These fats tend to The simplest type
of good AND bad raise cholesterol of carbohydrate
fats combined in
levels and
which includes
one serving of increase the risk natural sugars
this food. Fat is an for heart disease. that are found in
important
Limit the
milk & fruit. Foods
nutrient that your consumption of with 12g or less
body uses for saturated fats and
are
growth and
eliminate trans recommended.
development.
fats.
CALORIES
A measure of
how much
energy one
serving of this
food possesses.
Daily caloric
intake, or energy
need, is based on
physical makeup
& activity level.
CHOLESTEROL
SODIUM
The total amount Usually added for
of good AND bad
flavor or as a
fats combined in
preservative.
one serving of
Total sodium
this food. Fat is an consumption
important
should be less
nutrient that your than 2400 mg/
body uses for
day.
growth and
development.
DIETARY FIBER
A type of
carbohydrate that
lowers
cholesterol and
reduces the risk
for overweight
and obesityrelated diseases.
Intake should be
30g/day.
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SAFETY CORNER
SAFETY SLOGANS (Apr.-June)
PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS:
“Check those mirrors, don’t just glance. There’s no
need to take a chance”
*Remember
SHOPS:
these, as they
“Don’t let your Machine Guard down!”
could win you
OFFICE:
$100!
“Safety means first-aid to the uninjured!”
*Special thanks to Herb Snook, Jason Ellerman, & Missy Range
for serving on the Safety Slogan Committee this quarter
SAFETY BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Eleven (11) of our districts earned a Safety Breakfast in December/
January! The large number of winners indicates that our accidents are
being reduced. Even during the bad weather, drivers remained focused
and provided their passengers with a safe trip. All winners are to be
congratulated and a big thank you goes to the following districts:
Selinsgrove
Lewisburg
Bermudian Springs
Susquehanna Twp.
Lower Dauphin
Consortium
Susquenita
Mifflinburg
Delaware Valley
North Pocono
Halifax
SAFETY SLOGAN WINNERS
For the months of January, February, and March, the safety slogan
winners were the following individuals:
Tonya Feltenberger (Office)
Mike Renninger (Shop)
Carol Topper (LD)
Larry Sampsell (MB)
Donald McCleary (Northern)
Christina Murray (Lewisburg)
Cheryl Anspacker (Susquenita)
Karla Montgomery (CV)
Congratulations to all the winners! Each will receive a $100 gift card!
SAFETY SLOGAN PROGRAM
The safety department has been soliciting slogans for the safety
slogan program. Each quarter, a slogan will be drawn and used as
one of the published slogans. The individual submitting the slogan
will be given a token of appreciation for his effort. The remaining
individuals will also have a chance to win a small prize if their name is
drawn from the remaining contributors. The safety committee is
making a strong effort to involve more people in this important
program. The winner of the slogan submission for April, May and
June was Laura Clark and the other winner was Daphne Clouser.
Many thanks are sent to all the contributors and each one is asked to
submit again. Slogans are not maintained for future consideration.
The breakfast is being planned for each of our successful districts!
2014-15 Driver Meetings Schedule
We are coming down the stretch on another school year. This means
that preparation for the 2014-15 year will start in July and August. If
you are planning to drive at one of the following school districts please
notify your immediate supervisor you are returning and you will be
attending. If you plan to transfer to another district please contact the
Operations Manager, Jane Gerhold (jgerhold@rohrerbus.com), or
717-957-5118 to make those arrangements. These are paid meetings
and shuttling of vehicles may be required.
Date
25-Jul
29-Jul
30-Jul
31-Jul
1-Aug
4-Aug
5-Aug
6-Aug
7-Aug
8-Aug
11-Aug
11-Aug
12-Aug
13-Aug
14-Aug
15-Aug
15-Aug
18-Aug
District or Group
Delaware Valley
South Middleton
Mifflinburg
Consortium/EP Van
North Pocono
East Pennsboro (SB only)
Selinsgrove
Lewisburg
Lower Dauphin
Cumberland Valley
Bermudian Springs
Susquehanna Township
Susquenita
Northern York
Abington Heights
Upper Dauphin
Halifax
Full Time Drivers
Time
10-11
9-10
9:30-11
9-11
10-11
9-11
9:30-11
10-11:30
9:30-11:30
9-11
9-11
1:30-3:30
9-11
9:30-11:30
10-11
9-10:30
1:30-3
9-10:30
Location
RBS Matamoras
RBS Duncannon
Mifflinburg MS
RBS Duncannon
To Be Announced
RBS Duncannon
Selinsgrove Interm.
Lewisburg MS
RBS Duncannon
RBS Duncannon
RBS Duncannon
RBS Duncannon
RBS Duncannon
RBS Duncannon
AH Admin.
RBS Duncannon
RBS Duncannon
RBS Duncannon
NEAR MISSES
In order to be proactive, Rohrer Bus Service will be implementing a
new miss program so that safety issues can be resolved before they
become an actual incident. All employees are encouraged to look for
safety issues and report them on a near miss form. In order to identify
safety concerns, the help of all employees is required. A good safety
program occurs when employees look out for each other and help to
prevent an injury to the other workers. Those individuals submitting
near miss forms will have their names placed in a container for a
monthly drawing and the name drawn will receive a prize from the
company. This program will work only if employees participate. Let’s
become a safer company and reduce our workplace accidents!
NOTES FROM PAYROLL/H.R.
- The $52.00 Annual Local Service Tax (LST) EXEMPTION FORMS for
2014 will no longer be accepted for current employees. If you have
claimed exemption and earn more than $12,000 in 2014, it is your
responsibility to contact the payroll office to have the tax withheld. We do not track wages in conjunction with an exemption request.
- THINKING OF RETIREMENT? PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE?…then you
should attend the presentation on THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH at 10:00 AM in
our Duncannon Office on our 401K RETIREMENT PLAN. Come learn about
taking advantage of this great opportunity to save for your future
through a 401K Plan! RSVP at (717) 957-5105 or kgilbert@rohrerbus.com
- For employees enrolled in Rohrer’s PPOPlusVBB3000 health insurance
plan, renewal time is quickly approaching! Have you taken advantage
of the “WELL DONE” rewards program and claimed your $100 gift
card? For more information go to www.capbluecross.com or contact
Kathy Gilbert at kgilbert@rohrerbus.com
- Are you a COSTCO member? Do you know that most COSTCO
locations have a PHARMACY? The next time you’re shopping, you
may want to price check your prescription costs and see if COSTCO
can save you money!