The Weekly Surge
February 2, 2016
Happy Groundhog Day!
The furry creature emerged form his tree trunk cage and was held up to the crowd's applause. If his shadow is seen, six more weeks of winter is forecasted. The Groundhog Club emcee examined the groundhog's behavior and proclaimed to the crowd, "There is no shadow to be cast! An early spring is my forecast!"
The Austin team acknowledges the 2016 Ethnic Calendar together with their Weird Holiday Calendar. Each month, a heritage is celebrated: this month is Black History Month. This Friday, Feb. 5th will be busy. Not only are they wearing the color red in support of women's heart health for National Wear Red Day, it is also National Bubblegum Day. There will be a variety of bubblegum on hand and a contest to see who can blow the biggest bubble. Lastly, there will be game day concessions in honor of the BIG game this Sunday, consisting of hot dogs, chips, pickles, sodas.
The team in Elgin will also be chowing down in honor of the BIG game with a Super Bowl Lunch Party on Friday. Pizza will be provided by the company. Everybody else should bring your favorite appetizers, snacks & treats to share all day long! Don't forget to wear your favorite sports team jersey or shirt!
Happy Groundhog Day or Is It?
No shadow this morning. Either way, Happy Groundhog Day!
Groundhog Fun Facts
Insects and most germs leave groundhogs alone. They are resistant to the plagues that wipe out large numbers of wild animals, mostly due to their cleanliness.
Groundhogs really hibernate. It's actually a deep coma, where the body temperature drops to a few degrees above freezing.
Groundhog Day Movie Trivia Question
Email your guesses to mmillion@trpssl.com.
Employee Spotlight For This Week
This week our employee spotlight turns to Temetric Hemphill in Elgin, IL.
Here's what he tells us about himself:
My Role: Electronic testing of new incoming LED drivers, Transformers, Step Dimming modules, AC & DC LED arrays. Engineering sample and reliability testing. RMA’s. Safety Committee member/2016- Chairman. First Responder. AED /First Aid/ CPR & Bloodborne Pathogens certified. OSHA 30Hour certified.
Job Likes: Everything! The people I work with. The fact that the company is growing. Being able to provide customers with quality products.
Outside Work: Family, cars, trucks, motorcycles and sports.
Length of Employment: 4 Years
Favorite Food(s): Pizza
Vanilla or Chocolate: Chocolate
Thank you Temetric Hemphill, for all that you do to support the efforts of the Hubbell Lighting Components Business Team!
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Thomas Research Products
Email: mmillion@trpssl.com
Website: www.trpssl.com
Location: 1225 Bowes Road, Elgin, IL, United States
Phone: (847) 515-3057
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thomas-Research-Products-116836141670735/?ref=sgm
Twitter: @ThomasResearchP
Hubbell Control Solutions
Email: mmillion@trpssl.com
Website: http://www.hubbell-automation.com/
Location: 9601 Dessau Road, Building One, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78754
Phone: (512) 450-1100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HubbellAutomation
Twitter: @HubbellControls