Nectar Benefits
The Nectar system offers our employees more than just items to redeem your recognition points for - you also have 24/7 access to a wide variety of discounts from concerts, parks hotels, and vacation destinations that won't cost you a single point. Planning a family trip to Disneyland? Nectar offers $35 off. Getting a Costco membership? You can get a $20 gift card when you do this through Nectar. Check out the discount tab on Nectar to see what you can save or you can watch this video for the details!
Special Dates in August
National Immunization Awareness Month
Dog Days of Summer Month
3rd - National Watermelon Day
4th - National Coast Guard Day
7th - Sisters Day
11th - Presidential Joke Day
13th - International Lefthanders Day
15th - V-J Day
20th - National Honeybee Awareness Day
21st - Senior Citizens Day
26th - National Dog Day
Employee Spotlight
Employee: Tiffany Sarvay
Position: Sales Development Representative
Hi all! While I’m used to talking (especially about Pearson!), I’m not one to talk about myself much, so bear with me.
My name is Tiffany and I started at Pearson on February 28th of this year as a Sales Development Rep for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast (shutout to my amazing Regional Sales Managers, Matt Reed and Jonathan Santoro!) Regions. Even though I work remote out of my home office in Richmond, Virginia, I am never alone on the job, as my 3 dogs and cat keep me company throughout the day. Not to mention, I have a great team and manager, Susann Roeder, that are always available on Teams, helping me stay connected. I came to Pearson after working in Inside Sales for 6 years, having previously sold pet products, medical equipment and premium insulated drinkware (Swig Life, a local RVA company). I love that at Pearson, I’ve really been given the perfect balance of guidance and freedom to get back to the basis of sales- prospecting, learning the company and products, and how to best communicate with customers.
When not working, my favorite thing to do is go to the beach. I just love the sound of the waves and having the sand between my toes! My favorite beach is the Outer Banks in North Carolina, because of how quiet and relaxing it is. However, I’ve also been lucky enough to enjoy the beaches of Costa Rica (pictured), Mexico (Cozumel, Cancun and Cabo San Lucas), St. Marteen, and Jamaica. My goal is to eventually go to as many of the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean ocean and I’ll get to check a few more off my list when I go on a cruise this Christmas to Belize and Grand Cayman.
Thank you for sharing, Tiffany!
What To Do and What Not To Do If You Smell Gas
We want to ensure that any potential gas leak is handled safely and swiftly.
Here's what you should DO if you smell gas:
• DO leave the home, building, or area of the suspected leak. Get to a safe area as quickly as possible.
• After leaving your home, DO call the 24-hour emergency number for your local emergency response team.
• DO call 911 to notify police and fire officials.
• DO warn others to stay out of the area.
• DO stay nearby until a gas company representative arrives, or until you've told the company where you can be reached.
What NOT to do if you smell gas:
It is important to take the proper steps if you smell gas. Below is a list of things you should NOT do if you suspect a gas leak.
• DO NOT enter the premises if you notice a strong gas odor or if there is other evidence of a natural gas leak.
• DO NOT smoke, or make a spark or flame.
• DO NOT turn on any electrical switches, appliances or lights as an electrical charge could create a spark.
• DO NOT raise or lower the windows or use any phone inside your home.
• DO NOT open your garage door.
After leaving your home, call the 24-hour emergency number for your local emergency response team. Using your sense of sight, smell, and sound can help you recognize a suspected leak
More about gas leaks:
Natural gas is a safe, reliable fuel. However, it is extremely important to follow safe practices when dealing with natural gas, just like any energy source. There are circumstances in which natural gas can be hazardous. It is important that the general public, residents along pipeline rights of way, and public officials aid in the protection of all pipelines. It is of the utmost importance that excavation around our pipelines be monitored by responsible personnel. If there is reason to suspect that unmonitored excavation is occurring along a right of way, you should notify your local "Dig With Care" team. It is imperative that ‘One Call’ procedures be followed by anyone doing any type of excavation.
Although rare, natural gas leaks do occur and you should always be prepared. Natural gas can be hazardous, and if released, it may ignite, possibly explode, or can cause asphyxiation. These hazards may be created by uncontrolled escaping gas caused by:
• Rupturing, nicking, or puncturing a pipeline
• Extreme loading of materials over buried facilities
• Water main breaks
• Heavy ice on outside meters
• Collapsed buildings that break or damage gas pipelines
• Fire or explosion near or directly involving a pipeline facility
• Equipment failure
• Human error
• Natural events (flood, earthquake, tornado)
Where in the World is Pearson?
Emporia, KS.
Hostess is an American original. You may even enjoy one (or a couple) of their CupCakes, Twinkies, or Ding Dongs at your local BBQ this summer! Pearson recently shipped three RTL robotic case packers to Hostess in Emporia, KS. These robotic top loaders pack Twinkies into RSC cases. The first robotic top loading cell has already been commissioned and is running flawlessly. The other two robot cells will be commissioned in August. We are so happy to be part of such a legendary company that has been in business for over a century!
New Machine Learning Tool for Predictive Maintenance FANUC’s AI Servo Monitor provides machine health data and analysis to maximize uptime
Pearson Packaging, PMMI Fund Donation to Saint George's School Robotics Program
Support of local educational institutions like Saint George’s continues to bring visibility to STEM programs, real-world applications and engages our youth in considering careers within the field.
The Saint George’s program supports comprehensive student engagement beginning in 3rd grade with a Lego Robotics League, transitioning into a middle school First Tech Challenge, and culminating in Team 1595 of the high school FIRST Robotics Challenge. With the support of the financial donations, the school and students have become quite accomplished in robotics. They have progressed to the Einstein Round at the World Championships in 2017. This year, following two years of pandemic related competition cancellations, the team placed 5th at the Pacific Northwest District Championships, nearly making it again to the World Championships.
Machelle Johnson, Director of Human Resources at Pearson Packaging Systems shares, “It is inspiring to see the excitement when the robotics class and team visits the Pearson facility.” She continues to explain, “They begin to envision a future in our industry. Pearson and Saint George’s School are grateful for the commitment of PMMI to continue to invest in our own future workforce through ongoing development of these programs and relationships.”
https://www.packworld.com/supplier-news/news/22301556/pearson-packaging-systems-pearson-packaging-pmmi-fund-donation-to-saint-georges-school-robotics-program
Birthdays
2nd - Todd Rupp
3rd - Steve Cromer and Joshua Lesniak
5th - Devin Bates, Larry Bond and John Walker
6th - Ken Atwood and Shiva Hissong
8th - Randy Phillips
10th - Daniel Baines
11th - Wayne Price
12th - Chris Colvin
13th - Scott Burgard
14th - Brandy Dominy and Pam Senske
17th - Dan Ramsdell
19th - Dusty McQuary, Dino Silva and Travis Stragier
20th - Fred McCook
21st - Dan Berry and Michael Senske
22nd - Joe Cannon
25th - Tyler Squires
26th - Chris Evanson
27th - Marty Bohn
29th - Lee Musgrave and Ryan Watson
31st - Darryl Overstreet
Anniversaries
1 Year: Nathan Lee and Zack Zmarlak
2 Years: Enis Buljubasic and Stephanie Loft 4 Years: Scott Burgard, Josh Johnson and Nicholas Trettel
5 Years: David Lafontaine and Ed Mayer
6 Years: Matt Tjards, Brian Tombari and Monti Wilson
7 Years: Travis Hunter and Travis Stragier
8 Years: Brian Ottosen
10 Years: Glen Barta, Zane Klemke and Michael Limewood
13 Years: John Walker and Brian Walter 19Years: Machelle Johnson
21 Years: Andy Miller
22 Years: Steve Turner
27 Years: Steve Hedgpeth
28 Years: John Burgess and Thomas Halish
31 Years: David Fode
36 Years: Pam Senske
38 Years: Wayne Yocom
43 Years: Ron Pounds
Wedding
Steve and Stephanie Stanislaw
When Steve first moved to Denver, his uncle David encouraged him to meet Stephanie, the daughter of his longtime friends. Steve didn't take his uncle's advice at the time...yet a year later they remarkably matched on a dating site. Steve didn't put two and two together until he realized he and Stephanie had a mutual friend on Facebook. David's response when Steve told his uncle it was Stephanie he was taking out- "She's from a great family. Don't mess this up!" Steve finally took his uncle's advice the second time around. After their first date that lasted five hours, things took off quickly. An international trip with Stephanie's family within the first few months, a sweet puppy Zoe within the first year, a house within the first two years, and here they are ready to take on their next chapter. Steve and Stephanie were married on May 29th in Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park, Colorado). Again, another beautiful day and a exquisite backdrop for a wedding! Congratulations!
New Employees
Jae Mullen - Electrical / Mechanical Technician
Joe Cannon - Electrical / Mechanical Technician
William Kercher - Electrical / Mechanical Technician
Daniel Baines - Applications Engineer
Eric Thomas - Inventory Specialist
Amber Noll - Inventory Specialist
Robert Hill - Regional Service Technician
Jerry Nicholson - Inventory Specialist
Jerad Posey - Electrical / Mechanical Technician
Welcome To You All!
New Baby
Ron Pounds granddaughter: Adeline Paloma Pounds was born on 7/28 at 6:21pm Welcome Baby Adeline!
Brain Game
The first five people to solve this riddle will receive a $5.00 Starbucks gift card! Email your response to: zhutson@pearsonpkg.com
If you were running a race and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?
July Blog Brain Game Answer: What occurs in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thousand years? Answer: The letter "m"
Winners: Tristan Erdman, Isaac Lamb, Kevin Dickson, Michael Norton and Jared O'Hara
Did You Know?
A giant Pacific Octopus can lay between 120,000 and 400,000 eggs (once in her short lifetime), which are coated in chorion (membrane surrounding an embryo) and attached to a hard surface by the mother. She intensely cares for it by blowing water over it and grooms it to remove algae and other growths. The mother stays close to her spawn, never leaving to feed, leading to her death soon after the young have hatched. The female's death is the result of starvation, as she subsists on her own body fats during this period of approximately 6 months.
Quote Of The Month
"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."
--Joshua J. Marine
Learn A New Word
Logomachist - One who disputes the meanings of word.
Recipe
Margarita Cake
1 hour 20 minutes prep time
16 Servings
Ingredients
For the cake:
1 package of lemon cake mix (15.25-ounce)
1 package of lemon instant pudding (3.4-ounce)
1 can frozen non-alcoholic margarita mix, thawed (10-ounce)
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 teaspoons lime zest, grated
For the glaze:
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, margarita mix, eggs, butter, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and the lime zest.
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With a stand mixer or a hand-held electric mixer, beat the mixture on low speed for 30 seconds.
- Then beat on medium for 2 minutes.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45-50 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10-20 minutes.
- Combine the confectioners' sugar and the remaining lime juice together into a glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cake and serve.
Enjoy! If you decide to make this delicious recipe, make sure to snap a photo and email it to zhutson@pearsonpkg.com to be featured in next month's blog.
