The Balladeers had a big month in February, with multiple events, including an art reception at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum for the artwork the Balladeers created back in November!
The Balladeer program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more!
Check out the updated Balladeer Children’s Program site on the Ballad Health intranet.
If you’re interested in joining, see the information at the bottom of this article!
February events
Finance and Career Readiness Classes for teens
- Two classes, in Kingsport and Johnson City, were held, with about 80 people in attendance. The Balladeers partnered with Lincoln Financial Group and some team members from HR’s recruitment team to teach these classes, which covered topics like budgeting, wants vs. needs, interview tips, resume building, career searching and more!
- Families who attended were provided dinner.
- Big thank-you to the following for their help: Taft Simmons, Heath Hill, Kevin Smith, and Kevin Howard and the team at Lincoln Financial.
Storytelling event
- The event at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough drew more than 100 people as families heard stories, took a walk on the Storybook Trail and got to make some storytelling-related crafts.
- Everyone was provided a free book, courtesy of ETSU Pediatrics in partnership with Niswonger Children’s Hospital. And everyone left with a treat bag!
- Big thanks to the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild for providing the tellers and volunteers for this event!
Reece Museum Reception
- Artwork by the Balladeer Children’s Program was displayed at ETSU’s Reece Museum from Dec. 11 through Feb. 17. “Beautiful Horizons: A Balladeer Children’s Program Exhibit” featured landscape artwork done by 135 Balladeer members at a painting party in November, led by local artist and exhibit coordinator Spenser Brenner.
- An exhibit reception at Reese Museum was held Feb. 17 and was attended by 170 people from the Balladeers program. WJHL attended and did a news story on the event.
- Refreshments were provided for everyone who attended. Families could also tour the rest of the Reece Museum while they were there.
Event photos
Storytelling
Reece Museum art exhibit
Reece Museum exhibit images are courtesy of Reece Museum
Finance and Career Readiness Class
Upcoming events
March
- Friday, March 8 – Family Game Night (Blountville), 6-8 p.m. (Registration info has been sent)
- Sunday, March 10 – Family Bowling Night (Johnson City), 2-4 p.m. (Spaces are filled for this event)
- Saturday, March 23 – Family Bowling Event (Norton), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Registration info has been sent)
April
- Saturday, April 20 – Family picnics (Kingsport and Johnson City), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. *More information will be sent in March!
- Saturday, April 27 – Theatre Bristol presents “The Rainbow Fish” (Bristol), 2:30 p.m. *More information will be sent in March!
Reminders to members
- The Balladeer Reward Card is still active until the end of April, so please be sure you bring your card with you to events! If you have not yet received the Reward Card, you will receive one at the next event you attend. *As a reminder, any family who attends at least 3 out of the 5 possible events will win a prize! Prizes will remain a mystery for now, though.*
- Family Dollywood Day is May 11, so please be sure to mark that on your calendars if you wish to attend. More information for this event will be sent in March.
- Please be sure to make every attempt to attend an event if you register and/or are selected for a giveaway! We want every event to be full and for as many families as possible to enjoy the opportunities that are presented. If an emergency situation occurs and prevents you from attending, please email Shawna Gragg or Annie Davis to let them know as soon as possible.
- Please be sure to check your spam folders in your email so you aren’t missing any information!
- Due to spacing, Balladeer events are limited to just the family members in your immediate household, unless otherwise noted in an email.
- If your address, phone number, or email address has changed, please visit the Balladeer homepage and click on the enrollment form to update your information.
How to enroll in the Balladeer Children’s Program
If you’re not already enrolled in the program and would like to join, click here or visit the Balladeer page on the HR site on the Ballad Health intranet.
- You MUST be enrolled in the Balladeer Children’s Program in order to participate in the program’s events. The Balladeer Children’s Program is ONLY open to Ballad Health team members with a child between the ages of 3 through 18.
- Eligibility note: Only team members hired directly by Ballad Health are eligible to join.
- While enrolling in the program is free, there may be a cost associated with some activities.
