The Weekly Surge
December 29, 2015
Ring In The New Year!
It's another short work week due to New Year's Day. There's not a whole lot to report while so many people are vacationing for the holidays. Hopefully you all have something wonderful to celebrate when you ring in the new year this week.
May 2016 be a happy, healthy and prosperous year for us all!
LAST CHANCE! Send us your holiday decoration photos! Trees, houses, yards, or whatever else you proudly show off during the holidays! These & more can be seen on our private Facebook page, the TRP/HCS Water Cooler. Be sure to join to see all of the pics!
Charity and Team-Building Events for 2016
Question #1 - How often would you like for the company to hold a charity or team-building event?
- 2 x per year
- 4 x per year
- Other amount and why?
Question #2 – In what kind of events would you like to be a participant?
Would you like a charity event such as a walk-a-thon or food drive, or perhaps a team-building event like enjoying a ballgame or having some fun bowling is more to your liking? All suggestions are welcome.
Please e-mail mmillion@trpssl.com with your responses. Thanks!
Syne of the Times
You hear it every New Year’s Eve. You many even sing along, but do you know from where and even what it means? Auld Lang Syne was written down in 1788 by Robert Burns and set to an ancient lowlands Scot folk song. The closest translation is Old Long Since or Long, Long Ago. The lyrics tap into our emotions by relaying how we could never forget the goods days gone by or the friends with which we shared these times. Feeling sentimental? Raise a glass and sing all ten stanzas! Happy New Year!
Nice Christmas Gift
If any of you have any special holiday gifts this year that you'd like to show, just let us know or join our private Facebook page, the TRP/HCS Water Cooler, and post the pics yourself.
Holiday Quiz Question for 12-29-15
Please email your answer to mmillion@trpssl.com by Monday, Jan. 4th.
The answer to last week's question "In the 1983 movie A Christmas Story what was the name of the main bully who harassed Ralphie throughout the film?" is...
Scut Farcus.
Employee Spotlight For This Week
This week our employee spotlight turns to Chris Hoxie in Elgin, IL.
Here's what he tells us about himself:
My Role: My responsibilities are to design/maintain Printed Circuit Boards for Light Engines and Custom Drivers, and the BOMS that go with them.
Job Likes: Every layout creates a new challenge. Something new to learn. The people I work with are like family, sometimes even better (in-laws).
Outside Work: I am a cake engineer. I LOVE to design 3D cakes for people. I am often asked to challenge the laws of physics to design something amazing out of cake. To see more, go to: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cake_guy/ and enjoy. I also enjoy gardening, DIY projects, wine tasting and cooking.
Length of Employment: Will be 5 years in January.
Favorite Food(s): Deep dish Pizza. Chicago style, Italian Sausage, Green Peppers, Onions, and LOTS of Cheese, bottle of Merlot…
Vanilla or Chocolate: Twist 'em together, and top with caramel and nuts.
If You Could Be A Superhero, What Super Powers Would You Want To Have:
My super powers would be speed. Everything needs to be done yesterday it seems.
Describe Yourself In Three Words: Friendly, Funny, Family.
Thank you Chris Hoxie, 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