A New Tradition

I just couldn’t go to bed tonight without posting—even though I’ve already posted once today.

Earlier, I mentioned that we were going to have a summer barbecue, something new we haven’t done before. I didn’t plan on showing pictures or mentioning it again, but it was such a delightful experience that I had to!

I’m smiling even now as I think about the great time we had--it was a well-deserved break for our hardworking, dedicated employees!

We eased up on the company dress code—shorts and flip flops were pretty much the norm! Music played in the background, the weather was gorgeous, and the food was delicious.

The highlight had to be the volleyball tournament, though. We had 10 teams sign up--some of the team names included The Big Shots, Vicious Vinyl, Team Chim Richols, Stamp, Set, Spike!, Warehouse Warriors, and Team Zilla (I believe they were the winners!). A lot of people came out and watched the games throughout the morning and cheered for their coworkers, and there was a quite a crowd watching the championship match.

I think a new tradition has been born! 

Comments

[Phyllis Johnson]

That looks like so much fun!! I'm constantly amazed at all you do and your schedule and I know you do it for us, the demonstrators. We so appreciate everything you do, as well as your staff, for us!!!! You guys rock!!!

[Monika Davis]

Sounds like fun!! Wish I could have been there. Thanks for sharing with us.
Monika Davis
my blog: monikastamp.wordpress.com

[Marlene]

You are truely amazing Shelli to fit everything you do into your life. Congratualtions on being able to do it. I wish I was closer so I could of joined in but I was busy doing a workshop here. Have a lovely weekend, Marls

[Elissa Gilbert]

That is so awesome! I have always imagined working at SU! to be one of the best jobs in the whole world! (After being a demonstrator, of course!)

[Sharon Bridwell]

Sounds like a great new tradition and a fantastic way to reward the entire staff after a new catalog release and convention. Looks like a wonderful time was had by all!

[Terry Molineux]

Your BBQ sounds like loads of fun and love the names of all your teams. My sister's company has company BBQs twice a year in the summer and it makes all the employees feel appreciated. Looks like you had a great day.Wish I was there.

[Debi Pippin]

Wow this looks like alot of fun. They really deserve a day to unwind. I see my favorite photographer in the Hawaiian shirt. I love his curls. Looks like Volley ball game is filled with action and the competition looks friendly Love how they used the name Stamp, set, spike. Bet they were all fun to watch. I remember way back when our company Publix a grocery store chain that I worked for 34 years used to be closed on Sundays. We spent a couple of those Sunday's during the year to have a pot luck picnic and the guys played touch football and we enjoyed the gentle breezes near the Myakka River. Over the years they did open on Sundays because of competition and the sense of us being a big family fizzled out when we could not find a time when everyone was off and could get together. Hope that you all continue to do this as it is good for company morale and for feeling of being a T E A M. What a special way to spend the day with the people you work with day in and day out.

Debi Pippin
http://bizestampin.blogspot.com

[Maureen Stivala]

wow - what a gorgeous day you all had! Sounds like a great tradition to start and keep! Glad you had a sec to relax...you are one busy lady!!!
((()))Reen

[Katherine M. Byron]

Wow! Looks like so much fun! Wish I had been there.