Exciting news from Rolla! The new ICF Home will be delivered December 2nd (weather permitting) and ready for occupancy by the beginning of February. Latest pictures are shown below and a weekly build update can be found here. Great things continue to happen at KALIX!

Kalix along with the Minot Area Development Corporation is holding a ribbon cutting to celebrate the purchase of the new baler for the Kalix Recycling Center. Please join us for this exciting event and help promote recycling in the city of Minot! When: November 17, 2014 9:00 am Where: 605 27th St. SE Minot, ND 58701 (Recycling Center Entrance – North side of building)

Employee of the Month Congrats to Jeanne Charbonneau (Rolla MSLA) for being selected as Employee of the Month for October.  In addition to a positive attitude, exceptional commitment, and hard work at implementing plans, Jeanne has experienced great success with teaching skills from cooking to sewing!  MSLA Rolla also started a garden over the summer, and Jeanne helped ensure a fun experience for tenants as they watched the plants grow and mature. Thank you, Jeanne, for displaying the Kalix values:  DEPENDABILITY, ADAPTABILITY, PROFESSIONALISM and TEAMWORK! Congratulations to the other nominees: Jared Dubois (MSLA Rolla), Imani Crenshaw (MSLA), Paula Seabolt (MSLA),... Read More

Congrats to Anne Palmer (MSLA) for being selected as Kalix’s Employee of the Month for September.  Anne’s efforts to provide motivation turns fitness into something fun and exciting, which results in improvements in people’s overall health.  From celebrating daily step goals to introducing new games to reinforcing continued participation, her positive attitude is making a difference! Thank you, Anne, for displaying the Kalix values:  DEPENDABILITY, ADAPTABLIITY, PROFESSIONALISM and TEAMWORK!   Congratulations to the other September Employee of the Month nominees: Taylor Potter (DSP), Vickie Bambenek (Vocational), Justine Brown (ISLA), Lance Fires (1109), Sarah Bergh (1105), Tammy Gerszweski (1005).    ... Read More

Kalix was highlighted in a recent KX News story for their work with Dakota Sunrise Brokers in the role of production of Cindy’s Track Crackers. The full text story can be found at, Crackers a Success in North Dakota on KXNews.

Congrats to Diana DeCoteau (DSP) for being selected as Employee of the Month for August.  DSP’s expansion of community activities is successful as a direct result of Diana’s creativity, persistence, and infectious enthusiasm.  She develops ideas for activities, creates a fun atmosphere, and follows through to make it happen.  We especially appreciate her commitment to making community activity available to everybody! Thank you, Diana, for displaying the Kalix values:  DEPENDABILITY, ADAPTABILITY, PROFESSIONALISM and TEAMWORK! Congratulations to the other nominees: Julie Brekhus (DSP), Chelsea Fredericksen (1007), Amy Davis (ISLA), Nevada Bellmore (ISLA).  

Congrats to Vickie Allery (Rolla MSLA) for being selected as Employee of the Month for July.  The nomination notes that during a recent emergency situation, Vickie reacted quickly and appropriately, utilizing her training to ensure that everybody was safe. Thank you, Vickie, for displaying the Kalix values:  PROFESSIONALISM, ADAPTABILITY, TEAMWORK and DEPENDABILITY! Congratulations to the other nominees: Diana Decoteau (DSP), Maria Gourneau (1007), and Pamela Bourlon (1109).  STAR Employee of the Quarter Congrats to Rod Martinson (Contract Administrator) for being selected as STAR Employee of the Quarter.  Rod was nominated for his work on two separate projects – both examples of... Read More

Congrats to Tina Warnke (1007) for being selected as Employee of the Month for June.  The nomination notes that Tina regularly advocates for people receiving services, and helps them get the assistance that is needed.  In one instance, Tina provided information and assistance to nursing staff to ensure that appropriate care was provided to a person that had been admitted to the hospital. Thank you, Tina, for displaying the Kalix values: PROFESSIONALISM and DEPENDABILITY! Congratulations to the other nominees: Nancy Pietsch (ISLA), Jay Szichak (1007), Sarah Bergh (DSP), Pamela Sanchez (ISLA), and Jen Whitley (Vocational).

Kalix developed the Finders Keepers program to reward employees for referring family, friends and acquaintances.  Employees can earn up to $475 plus a chance to win a trip to Hawaii for each referral that is hired and stays with the Agency for at least one year.  The annual Hawaiian Day celebration honors all referrals that met the one year requirement within the last twelve months.  This year, the event also included a spectacular salad contest, best dressed contest, and Hawaiian games. Congrats to Thelma Gadue (ICF) for winning the 2014 Hawaii drawing!