2010 Census Day is April 1

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a headcount of every person living in the United States, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. In addition to determining Congressional representation, the Census helps to describe who we are as a county, state and nation.

Wake employees are encouraged to participate by filling out their 2010 Census questionnaires. A questionnaire will be delivered or mailed to every household in the U.S. this month (March 2010), and questions should be answered based on household composition as of April 1, 2010. The form contains 10 questions, and all responses are confidential and protected by law.

Example questionnaires are available in English and Spanish.

The 2010 Census is important to Wake County in a number of ways and can help to determine:

• allocations for Wake County's budget (federal and state funds),
• the distribution of more than $300 billion in federal funds annually (schools, human services, healthcare, etc.) and   
• the allocation of state funds by the state of North Carolina.

Wake County and its municipalities use Census information to plan, fund new and ongoing initiatives, determine locations of police/fire departments and for many other projects.

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Wake Libraries to Host Volunteer Fair March 13

Employees who would like to learn more about how they can volunteer in Wake County are invited to attend the Wake County Libraries’ nonprofit volunteer fair on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cameron Village Regional Library.The fair is designed to give people an opportunity to share their talents and interests through volunteering for local agencies.

Over 30 organizations are expected to participate, including: Wake County Libraries, Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, Boys and Girls Clubs, Brain Injury Association of N.C., Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Haven House, The Justice Theater Project, Literacy Council of Wake County, North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Triangle Family Services, Woman's Club of Raleigh, W.E.B. DuBois Community Development Corporation, Safe Haven for Cats, and Prison Match of N.C.

For more information and a complete list of agencies expected to be represented, visit the Volunteer Fair Web site.

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2010 Capital Area Stand Down to Assist Homeless Veterans

An estimated 200,000 veterans nationwide are homeless and living on the streets. To help homeless veterans in Wake County, Wake will host the annual 2010 Capital Area Veterans Stand Down on Thursday, March 25, 2010, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Wilmington Street Center. Veterans who attend this all-day event will have access to showers, meals, laundry facilities and more.

Sponsors for this year’s event are Wake County Human Services, Wake County Community Services, N.C. Employment Security Commission, Raleigh Vet Center, Durham VA Medical Center, USDOL Veterans Employment and Training Services, Healing Place of Wake County and City of Raleigh. Sponsors will provide services to Veterans such as: 

• Healthcare
• VA Benefits
• Mental Health
• Substance Abuse
• Spiritual Guidance
• Social Services
• Employment
• Housing
• Referrals and vouchers to other services.

Stand Down is a national grassroots campaign designed to help homeless veterans living on the streets. This year, over 70 Stand Down events will take place in more than 60 cities across the U.S. Last year, approximately 175 homeless men and women received services through the 2009 Capital Area Stand Down.

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Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center Offers Safety Classes

The Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center (FETC) will hold two safety classes in March 2010.

Home Firearm Safety Class
The Home Firearm Safety Class will be held on March 14, 2010 at the FETC in Apex. The class covers topics on safe gun handling, identifying and unloading different firearms, practical exercises in safe gun handling, types of ammunition, and the cleaning and storage of firearms.  No shooting is involved in the class.

Class Fee: $40

Refuse to Be a Victim Safety Class
The Refuse to be a Victim Class will be held on March 27, 2010 at the FETC in Apex. The class covers topics on the psychology of criminal predators, mental preparedness, home security, physical security, automobile security, out-of-town travel security, technological security, self-defense physical training and personal protection devices. No firearms or shooting is involved in the class.

Class Fee: $20

To register for either class, visit: http://www.wakegov.com/firingrange/schedulregister.htm

The FETC is located at 3921 Old Holly Springs-Apex Road, Apex.

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Making Magic Expo to Help Provide Summer Camp Scholarships

Wake employees and their families are invited to attend the Making Magic Family Expo, Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Expo Center at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Proceeds from this event will go to the Making Magic Alliance, which helps provide opportunities for kids in Wake County to participate in summer camp who normally can not afford to attend.

The event will feature a Fun Zone with inflatables, Wii challenges, obstacle courses and more than a dozen other activities. There will be a street hockey clinic for kids with the Carolina Hurricanes. Live entertainment will also be provided throughout the event. All activities are included in the price of admission.

Tickets are $7 for ages 3 and older or $20 for a family four-pack. Children younger than 3 years of age are admitted for free. Advanced group tickets can be purchased for $5 each. Tickets are available at the door.

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HR Policy: Where to Find it

The Human Resources Administration Manual can be found online at www.wakeemployees.com. For your convenience, contents are indexed and searchable, and the manual is easy to print, in whole or in part.

If you have questions about any Human Resources policy, contact Human Resources at 856-6090.

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