Beach Bytes: May 2012

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Vol 1112, Issue 02

The inside track for Shops employees

May Safety Break: Emergency Procedures

Check the bulletin board in your department or ask your manager for the Safety Break. This month, emergency procedures are shared for earthquakes, fire, bomb threats, active shooter and more. When on campus, call (562) 985-4101 from your cell—CSULB has a dedicated police department dispatch, and calling them directly (instead of dialing 911) can save precious time in an emergency.

Discounts on Specials

Below are full details about the Beach Shop’s Box Sale, but as a Forty-Niner Shops employee, you receive an extra discount… employees get their 20% off on top of the already discounted sale price. Hooray!

Congratulations!

Applause and cheers all around for all of our Shops staff members that were recognized at CSULB’s Service Awards, our Bravo Karat Awards, and of course, graduating student employees! Look for the upcoming Beach Breeze Employee Newsletter for more details and photographs.

Also, Neo Tran of the Text Office was accepted into the BFA program for Graphic Design!

For everyone at The Beach...

Celebrate Commencement

All three days of Commencement ceremonies (May 23-25), the Taste of the Chartroom will be hosting Commencement Brunch. Champagne wishes and a chocolate fountain accompany an exquisite menu from 11am-2pm for you, your family, and your guests. Children 5 and under eat free, so call (562) 985-4090 or email Becky.Drouin@csulb.edu to make your reservations today!

Buyback

Sell your books back at the Bookstore and get free food or a t-shirt, and a chance to win one of multiple prizes from Coca-Cola. Through finals week, Buyback is located in front of the Bookstore, Lot 14, and the Outpost. Starting May 21^st, students can sell books back inside at the Frontline registers.

Cap and Gown Distribution

Did you order your Cap and Gown during Grad Fair? They’re ready for pick up in the Bookstore in front of the textbook aisles. If you need to rent one, don’t worry, they can take care of you there! Any questions? Stop by Customer Service or email FNS-customerservice@csulb.edu.

Box Sale

In front of the University Bookstore are boxes of CSULB hoodies and crews for only $19.49, and Dirtbags tees for $9.49. It’s this week only, so come by today to take advantage of the Box Sale while supplies last!

Belmont Shore festivities

Join our neighbors at the Beach on 2^nd St May 16-17 from 530-9pm for Stroll & Savor. This “Taste of Belmont Shore” features live music and plenty of food, so bring your family, friends, and dogs to enjoy general Long Beach goodness! May 18-20 is the Belmont Shore sidewalk sale, so stop by from 10am-6pm to take advantage of fabulous shopping and great savings!

The Shops’ Hot Seat

Each issue we’ll feature one of our employees, from the newest student employees to the senior staff members in any of our units and offices!

This Week: Michael John Morris, Textbook Clerical Assistant, Textbook Office

How long have you been with the Shops?

· 9 years

Favorite Starbucks drink:

· Bold Coffee

Favorite Nugget Menu Item:

· Breakfast Burrito

Favorite Color:

· green

Favorite quote/saying:

· “You can observe a lot by watching.” –Yogi Berra

What’s your sign?

· Libra

What’s one super interesting factoid about you that no one would know by looking at you?

· “I play the ukulele.”

Have an announcement for the Shops family, and/or want to be featured in a future issue? Please email Marlon.Deleon@csulb.edu with “Beach Bytes” in the subject line!

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Communications Dept.

Forty-Niner Shops, Inc

California State University, Long Beach

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Vol 1112, Issue 01

49er Shops Staff Day at Blair Field

Our Dirtbags take on the Loyola Marymount Lions this Saturday, May 5^th at 530 pm. All Shops employees can receive free tickets in addition to vouchers for a free meal and a commemorative stress ball as a Thank You! for everything you’ve done for the Shops. Email Marlon.Deleon@csulb.edu before 5pm on Saturday with “Dirtbags” in the subject line if you want to pick up your tickets and vouchers at the game!

Grad Luncheon

To celebrate the achievements of our student employees that are graduating this year, the Chartroom will be hosting the Annual Grad Luncheon on May 9^th from 1130am-130pm. If you are graduating and have not already submitted your RSVP, please let your manager know.

Bravo Karat Awards

As we approach the end of the year, it is once again time to recognize the best of the best. From all the Bravo Awards that were submitted in 2011, a group of employees who have stood out in peer-recognition will be honored at our Annual Bravo Karat Awards ceremony. All award winners and their managers have been invited to celebrate their achievements on May 11^th with breakfast in the Chartroom.

For everyone at The Beach...

CSULB Logo Sale

May 7-13^th is our CSULB 20% off Logo Sale. 20% off all Cal State Long Beach clothing, gifts, supplies, backpacks and totes!! This will be happening at the main store, at 2^nd Street, and on shopthebeach.com. Please spread the word about the sale!! Don’t forget 49er employees get their 20% off regular discount on top of the 20%, so they’ll get 36% off!

Cash for Clubs

Buyback is approaching and in addition to getting cash back, earning free food or t-shirts, and winning prizes at Spin-to-Win, you can earn money for your favorite student club/organization! To participate, your club needs to register before 5pm on May 7^th, so visit www.csulb.edu/49ershops/go/cashforclubs for more information and to sign up! Questions? Ask our Book Division Manager at Brian.Fetterman@csulb.edu

Cap & Gown Distribution

Starting May 14^th, pre-ordered caps and gowns can be picked up on the first floor of the Bookstore. Didn’t order your cap & gown at Grad Fair? Last minute orders will be taken there! If you have any questions, please contact FNS-customerservice@csulb.edu or stop by the Customer Service counter in the front of the Bookstore!

Commencement Brunch

Looking for a convenient, classy venue to celebrate after commencement? Beach Catering, provided by the Chartroom is hosting Commencement Brunches from 11am-2pm Wednesday, May 23^rd through Friday, May 25^th. Please email beachcatering@shopthebeach.com for reservations and questions.