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Wellness Challenge Reminder
Get ready for some fun, everyone! March is just around the corner, and at StoneRiver, we’re kicking off our Fifth Annual Wellness Challenge that’s all about getting active, staying healthy, and having a blast with your coworkers!
Throughout the entire month, we’ll be logging our steps for some friendly competition! Whether you’re walking at work, hitting the trails, or even strolling through the mall, every step counts—as long as you record and submit them!
But that’s not all! Each week, we’ll hold exciting raffles for those who log their steps, giving you even more reasons to get moving. Plus, there are fantastic prizes up for grabs for the top male and female step-loggers, as well as for the winning team!
Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your energy, engage with your teammates, and maybe even win some awesome prizes! Let’s step it up together this March!
2025 Q4 Property Awards
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Engagement Award
Vital at Springbrook Farms
Impact Award
Concord Ridge - Highest Percentage of Ancillary Income
Best Month Ever
November - Vital at Springbrook
Leadership Award
Issac Kelman, Pecan Springs
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Employee News
New Hires and Promotions
New Hires:
Let’s give a warm and enthusiastic welcome to our amazing new hires! 🎉 We can’t wait to see the incredible contributions they’ll make!
- Jordan Hampton, Leasing Consultant (Inverness Cliffs)
This Month’s Celebrations
American Heart Month
5 Interesting Facts About Heart Health
- Heart attacks can be silent
One in five heart attacks occurs without the person even knowing they had one. - Heart attacks affect women differently
Women may experience different symptoms than men. These include pain in the back, arm, neck, or shoulder; nausea; fatigue; shortness of breath; and vomiting. - Young women are at a higher risk than men
Women under the age of 50 are twice as likely to die of a heart attack as men in the same age group. - Another reason to hate Mondays
Heart attacks are more likely to occur on Monday mornings than on other days of the week. Scientists attribute this to disruption of our circadian rhythm over the weekend, which leads to increased blood pressure and other nervous system changes. - Diet soda raises heart attack risk
If you drink one or more diet sodas a day, your chances of having a heart attack are 43% higher than those who drink regular soda or none at all.
National Wear Red Day
Get ready to turn heads on February 6, 2026, for National Wear Red Day! Let’s wear red to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading killer of both men and women. Join us in empowering each other and sparking vital conversations about heart health!
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has existed longer than anyone on earth can remember. This celebration of love and friendship is highly anticipated by many. Whether people have a Valentine to share the day with, look forward to receiving chocolates, or hope for a heartfelt love letter, the day holds significance. Over the years, other variations have emerged, such as Galentine’s Day, which celebrates friendships among women.
Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 16, the United States celebrates the federal holiday known as Presidents’ Day. The day takes place during the birth month of the country’s two most prominent presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. While the day once honored only President George Washington on his birthday, February 22nd, it now never falls on any single president’s birthday.
5 Surprising Facts About Presidents’ Day
- Died on the fourth of July
Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4th, 1826, which happened to be the 50th anniversary of the approval of the Declaration of Independence. - The undefeated Washington
George Washington was the only president to be unanimously elected by all of the state representatives. - In between
The “S” in Harry S. Truman doesn’t actually stand for anything. - New heights
President Lincoln stood at 6’4″ tall, making him the tallest president ever, while President James Madison was 5’4″, making him the shortest president ever. - Going backwards
A pair of bills attempted to return the official name of Presidents’ Day to Washington’s Birthday, but it didn’t receive much support.
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Winter Weather Preparedness
All of our markets are subject to severe and inclement weather, and it is important for each property to have a plan in place for such situations. This time of year can be unpredictable, but the majority of what we see in February is severe winter weather. Below is some information on preparing for severe or inclement weather. Remember to reference the Inclement Weather Policy for on-site office procedures during these events.
How to prepare when winter weather hits:
Preparing for Inclement Weather
- Consult with the Regional Manager/Regional Vice President and Director of Maintenance regarding storm-preparation measures. (If they are unavailable, contact an alternate SRPM management employee on the Emergency Contact List) and schedule the Maintenance Supervisor to be on call if a storm threatens.
- Implement preparatory measures to minimize storm- and freeze-related damage in the community. Address the following areas/equipment:
- Office, Laundry room, Basements, Broilers
- Swimming pool/fountain: Ensure pool and spa pumps are operating properly or properly winterized. Circulating water will prevent freeze damage during a mild freeze.
- Irrigation system: Shut down and drain the system, and discuss the procedure in advance with the Director of Maintenance.
- Interior/exterior sprinkler system: Follow the sprinkler procedures (if applicable)
- Exterior spigots: Install faucet covers.
- Take protective measures in unoccupied premises (e.g., vacant apartments, model apartments, clubhouses, and apartments where residents are known to be out of town):
- Set faucets to drip, turn thermostats to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, open cabinet doors under sinks (especially when plumbing runs along exterior walls), and leave a written notice in apartments for residents known to be out of town.
- Notify residents of storm- and freeze-related preparation measures.
During the Snow/Ice Accumulation
- Designate an employee to check the community for ice and/or snow accumulation when a storm occurs. Be sure to check stairwells, breezeways, and common areas.
- If roadways and driveways are icy, open the controlled-access gates.
- Use cones or wet-floor signs to warn residents of potential hazards.
- Ensure maintenance associates apply an ice-melting substance to prevent slips for both residents and staff. Start by treating the common areas first, including the office, mail area, all entrances to the clubhouse, and the parking area directly in front of the leasing office. After the common areas have been treated, move on to the stairs, breezeways, and other areas of the parking lot.
- Ensure compliance with snow removal protocols: If a contractor is hired, the Maintenance Supervisor must oversee the entire process and confirm that the contractor has completed all work satisfactorily. Additionally, use the Snow Removal Log to document all efforts made to remove snow and ice.
Following the Storm/Freeze
- After the ice has melted, promptly remove all sand and ice-melting products, as well as the Freeze Alert signs.
- Walk through the model homes, vacant apartments, and occupied units with out-of-town residents to check for any freeze damage to pipes. Be sure to close all faucets, doors, and cabinets.
- Also, check if any storm or freeze-related supplies need to be replenished.
Birthdays
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to all of the February birthdays:
- 2/3 – Kenneth Warren (198 Milltown)
- 2/5 – Jordan Hampton (Inverness)
- 2/8 – Fausto Meza (198 Milltown)
- 2/21 – Roderick Roscoe (Inverness)
- 2/22 – Asia Ross (WildForest)
- 2/23 – Kashayla Crumpler (Concord)
Anniversaries
- 1 Year – Fausto Meza (198 Milltown)
- 2 Year – Caroline Ponce (Magnolia)
- 2 Year – Dan Fuchs (Corporate)
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