The Weekly Surge
February 9, 2016
It's Fat Tuesday!
Continuing their trend of holiday celebrations the Austin team acknowledges Fat Tuesday today with a King Cake.
More photos of Austin's events and Elgin's Super Bowl Lunch Party from Friday can be seen on our private Facebook Group page the TRP/HCS Water Cooler.
Last Week's Trivia Question - Answered!
ANSWER: Twice. Bill was bitten severely enough that he required anti-rabies injections.
Mardi Gras!
Think Mardi Gras. Think New Orleans. Think again. Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world. French for “Fat Tuesday”, it's a party thrown the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is when Catholics and many other Christians prepare for Easter with forty days of fasting and prayer. Mardi Gras allows for revelry, over-eating and over-imbibing before the seriousness of Lent. Traditions abound including parades, costumes and masks. The colors of Mardi Gras are purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power). So go ahead and celebrate Mardi Gras today, no travel required!
Mardi Gras Trivia Question
What is more coveted to receive or “catch” at a Mardi Gras parade than plastic bead necklaces and coins?
Email your guesses to mmillion@trpssl.com.
Austin Pre-BIG Game Lunch Party
Elgin Super Bowl Lunch Party
National Bubble Gum Day & National Wear Red Day
In honor of National Bubble Gum Day, Austin had a bubble blowing contest. Sheila Williams blew the largest (the size of a large baseball) to the win the Sonic gift card. Second place belonged to Eric Weber, who had fun getting the gum off his face.
Women's Heart Awareness was also honored by wearing red.
Employee Spotlight For This Week
This week our employee spotlight turns to Valera Morrell in Austin, TX.
Here's what she tells us about herself:
My Role: Create & maintain items in SAP, purchasing requisitioning, and helping wherever I can.
Job Likes: People, variety and the challenges.
Outside Work: Horses, stained glass, gardening and genealogy.
Length of Employment: Since 05/16/2011
Favorite Food(s): Mexican, Southern, and most anything else.
Vanilla or Chocolate: Both.
If You Could Be A Superhero, What Super Powers Would You Want To Have:
Telepathic manipulation.Describe Yourself In Three Words: Upbeat, positive, hard-working.
Thank you Valera Morrell, for all that you do to support the efforts of the Hubbell Lighting Components Business Team!
Don't Forget About Joining The TRP/HCS Water Cooler On Facebook
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