POLL RESULTS
What's your choice for the next Town Hall theme?
Total Votes: 138- 12Inmate Programs
- 19CCAssist Fund
- 24Financial Update
- 37Employee Benefits
- 46Staff Development
How much of a problem are gangs in your community?
Total Votes: 78- 22Not a problem
- 17Minor nuisance
- 24Increasing threat
- 15Major Problem
Do you participate in the company's Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefit offering?
Total Votes: 140- 18Yes
- 68No, I don't need it or it doesn't apply to me.
- 29I've thought about it.
- 14I'm not sure how it works.
- 11What's an FSA?
What's your favorite new CCAShop.com item?
Total Votes: 36- 10Handcuff keychains
- 15Polo shirts in more colors
- 5Sling sholder bag
- 1BPA-free water bottle
- 1Drawstring backpack
- 4Tri-fold padfolio
Are you planning to submit your EXCELerate ideas?
Total Votes: 144- 36Yes! I have some ideas to share.
- 51I'm thinking about it.
- 46No ideas at this time.
- 11What's EXCELerate?
What’s your preferred method for submitting EXCELerate Ideas?
Total Votes: 57- 1Printed version of the Idea Submission form
- 36Email
- 19EXCELerate site online
- 1Phone
How do you participate in social media?
Total Votes: 227- 60MySpace
- 84Facebook
- 1Linked In
- 13YouTube
- 7Twitter
- 5Blog
- 57I don't.
Are you worried about swine flu?
Total Votes: 202- 78Not at all
- 45Slightly
- 79Very concerned
Are you worried about the economy?
Total Votes: 95- 7Not at all
- 27Slightly
- 34Often
- 27Very worried
In this economy, how will you spend your summer vacation?
Total Votes: 203- 48At home
- 22Local activities
- 50Vacationing, but within driving distance
- 43Big vacation! Rates are cheap.
- 40No plans yet
Do you text from your cell phone?
Total Votes: 148- 31Never
- 14Seldomly, once a month.
- 18Often, once a week.
- 18Frequently, once a day.
- 67All the time, several times a day.
How important is being environmentally friendly ('green') to you?
Total Votes: 128- 56Very Important.
- 43Somewhat Important.
- 13Only if it is convenient.
- 16Not important.
From gossiping and cost-savings to misunderstandings and plain-ol-forgetfulness, how hard is it really to live by The CCA Way everyday?
Total Votes: 130- 5No sweat. I’m pretty perfect.
- 99It’s about treating people the way I want to be treated. I get it right most of the time.
- 5I don't obsess over living that way; I'm hit and miss with it.
- 10It’s hard! I struggle to live up to the standard every single day.
- 11I don’t give it much thought.
In these tough economic times, what have you found as the best tactic for saving money?
Total Votes: 67- 23Clipping coupons from sales papers
- 5Online bargain sites like ebay.com
- 30Shopping for In-store sales
- 4Utilizing rewards programs
- 5Searching for online coupons
What's your favorite way to watch sports?
Total Votes: 55- 15At the game with all the fans
- 9With friends at someone's house
- 17With just the family at home on the couch
- 14I don't like sports
Which guiding principle is most often reflected in those you admire?
Total Votes: 79- 31Integrity
- 26Trust
- 5Respect
- 3Loyalty
- 3Accountability
- 2Service-Driven
- 0Quality
- 4Communication
- 5Teamwork
Which guiding principle is most meaningful to you?
Total Votes: 174- 108Integrity
- 11Trust
- 17Respect
- 8Loyalty
- 5Safety and Security
- 1Quality
- 1Accountability
- 0Service-driven
- 1Cost Effectiveness
- 9Teamwork
- 4Communication
- 9Innovation
Many will be firing up the grill with the Labor Day holiday just around the corner. What's your favorite food to barbecue?
Total Votes: 185- 8hot dogs
- 30hamburgers
- 44ribs
- 7fish
- 24chicken
- 5kabobs
- 56steak
- 11corn on the cobb
Which college football conference is the strongest?
Total Votes: 118- 37Big 12
- 34SEC
- 33Pac-10
- 12Big-10
- 2Other
Rate yourself, on a scale of 0-10, on sucessfully living The CCA Way everyday.
Total Votes: 60- 10 (I don't)
- 01
- 22
- 13
- 24
- 35
- 96
- 117
- 218
- 59
- 510 (I'm perfect)
How do you give back to your community?
Total Votes: 89- 15Volunteer with a organization
- 9Donate money to charities
- 4Member of a civic organization
- 39Donate items as needed (food, clothes, etc.)
- 6Participate in facility outreach efforts
- 16Involved in efforts with my church
What's your least favorite Halloween candy?
Total Votes: 61- 10Butterscotch
- 14Candy corn
- 5Bit 'o honey
- 3Tootsie rolls
- 18Box of raisins
- 3Dum-dums
- 8Dots
How will you reflect on Veteran's Day?
Total Votes: 70- 3I currently serve the U.S. Military
- 32I am a U.S. Veteran
- 0Sponsor an active duty member
- 4Attend a community event
- 30Personally thank my friends/family who've served or are serving
- 1I don't know anyone but I appreciate their service
What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Total Votes: 103- 34Stuffing
- 5Cranberry sauce
- 11Sweet Potatoes
- 2Oyster dressing
- 2Gravy
- 24Pumpkin pie
- 25Pecan pie
When do you do most of your holiday shopping?
Total Votes: 77- 8Black Friday
- 1Cyber Monday
- 16Before the hoildays even begin
- 37Throughout the month of December
- 15I wait until the last minute.
What's your favorite holiday movie?
Total Votes: 26- 1Miracle on 34th Street
- 3National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
- 6A Christmas Story
- 4A Christmas Carol
- 3It's a Wonderful Life
- 2Scrooged
- 3How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- 3Frosty the Snowman
- 1White Christmas
What's your New Year's Resolution?
Total Votes: 100- 19Lose weight
- 19Exercise more often
- 9Stick to/Create a budget
- 5Stop smoking
- 10More time with family & friends
- 0Volunteer
- 1Watch less TV
- 4More down time
- 4Get organized
- 10Learn something new/Further my education
- 15Worry less
- 4Other? Email CCA.communications@ correctionscorp.com and tell us about it.
What do you most commonly do for exercise?
Total Votes: 130- 11Run/jog
- 49Walk
- 7Cardio
- 3Basketball
- 10Weight-lifting
- 7Biking
- 2Aerobics classes
- 3Swimming
- 8Hiking/Other outdoor activities
- 30Other
How will you celebrate Valentine's Day?
Total Votes: 68- 7Planning a get-away
- 13Date night
- 2Send flowers
- 9Buy a special gift
- 0Candy/chocolates
- 0Making a gift
- 3Getting a card
- 34No plans
Where do you most commonly get your news?
Total Votes: 78- 6Newspaper
- 3Radio
- 35Online
- 30Television
- 3Word of mouth
- 1Cell phone
What's your cure for cabin fever?
Total Votes: 56- 22Get outdoors even though it's cold.
- 5Enjoy cold weather activities like skiing.
- 3Travel to warmer locations.
- 13Cuddle up with loved ones indoors.
- 8Spring cleaning.
- 2Shop for spring clothes and other items.
- 3Other? Email us your suggestions.
What's your pick for the Academy Awards best pic?
Total Votes: 23- 7Avatar
- 4The Blind Side
- 1District 9
- 0An Education
- 2The Hurt Locker
- 4Inglourious Basterds
- 3Precious
- 0A Serious Man
- 2Up
- 0Up in the Air
How are you making the most of your career?
Total Votes: 39- 8Participating in training opportunities
- 4Volunteering for special assignments
- 13Cross-training with other departments
- 3Moving to other facilities as needed
- 8Furthering my education
- 3Networking with other corrections professionals
What's your favorite Easter related activity?
Total Votes: 63- 9Easter Egg Hunt
- 5Dyeing Easter Eggs
- 3Filling an Easter Basket
- 12Family Brunch or Dinner
- 16Eating Candy: Chocolate Bunnies, Cadbury Eggs and Peeps
- 18Attending Easter Service
What is your initial feeling about the health care bill passing?
Total Votes: 139- 11Finally! We needed a change.
- 5Feeling good, but still unsure how it will pan out.
- 6Unsure. There are too many differing opinions to decide.
- 14Concerned. How will it affect my coverage?
- 103Terrible. This is not where we should be headed.
CCA Employees, where do you get your CCA news?
Total Votes: 69- 6Correct Perspectives
- 17InsideCCA.com
- 17Intranet - MyCCA
- 4Facility Newsletter
- 13Supervisor
- 12Word-of-Mouth
CCA employees, what's your preferred facility recognition activity?
Total Votes: 77- 5Leadership team preparing meals for staff
- 4Pizza parties
- 25Facility bar-be-cue
- 16Off-site events, pic-nics and cookouts
- 21Prizes, gift bags and give-aways
- 6Other
What are you currently reading?
Total Votes: 68- 8Suspense/mystery novel
- 16Fiction novel
- 5Biography
- 14Non-fiction
- 7Self-help book
- 18Nothing at the moment
How closely are you following the news about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Total Votes: 65- 23Very closely
- 25Somewhat closely
- 12Not too closely
- 5Not at all
What do you read on a regular basis?
Total Votes: 57- 14Local newspaper
- 1National newspaper
- 18Online news sites
- 19Books
- 5Magazines
What will your 4th of July festivities include?
Total Votes: 56- 6Hosting a party or cookout
- 18Getting together with family
- 10Attending a local fireworks display
- 0Watching fireworks on TV
- 3Attending daytime festivites in my community
- 11No plans yet
- 8Other
How do you like to be recognized for a job well done?
Total Votes: 214- 77A few words from my direct supervisor
- 48Awards: Such as Employee of the Month or Courage Award
- 32Reconized in front of my peers such as at staff meetings
- 46Letter of commendation
- 11I don't like to be recognized
Why do you give to the CCAssist Fund?
Total Votes: 21- 12To support my CCA family.
- 3Because it happened to me. I needed the fund.
- 3I haven't but plan to start giving during the August campaign.
- 3I don't participate in CCAssist.