As Christmas fast approaches, we pause to celebrate the season of Claus. Last Friday’s full-time staff breakfast was the celebration of a job well done. Our HR Team even rewrote and recited this Christmas poem to those gathered: ‘Twas the Night before break and all through the park Our teams were scurrying, not losing their…
Read More »So far in 2014 we’re two-for-two when it comes to All Hands Meetings. Last month, as you may recall, we had an an off-site “meeting,” and this month … What do you think? Too gorgeous to slice into and devour? Did you really have to think about that one? Of course, we talked about safety,…
Read More »Don’t get me wrong, we’ve had some great staff meetings over the years. That’s when we all learn about “what’s new” for the next season and get updates about staff promotions and such. But it will be mighty hard to top today’s meeting. We gathered in the HR Lobby at 9:30 this morning and were…
Read More »No one looks forward to capital budget time. Some departments get what they want; others need to try again next year. Just like Christmas, it’s rare to get everything you wanted. We announced our 2006 capital budget early this year: $13.5 million. …but that doesn’t mean everything was set in stone. When push comes to…
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