Managing Grief: Understanding Emotions around Trying Situations

Healthy Living – July 2010

The latest Healthy Living newsletter from Shepell•fgi, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider.

Healthy Living is a quarterly newsletter designed to offer you insight into how you can proactively build the life you want and effectively resolve challenging personal or work-related situations.

In this edition: “Managing Grief: Understanding Emotions around Trying Situations”

Unfortunately loss is a part of life. Whether it’s an unexpected death, a devastating diagnosis or another crushing blow, trying situations test us all. This edition of Healthy Living offers suggestions to help you deal with the impact of a challenging life event and come to terms with your new reality. While it will definitely take time, energy and personal struggle, coming to terms with your emotions is possible.

Welcome Shirley Zotzman

Please give a warm welcome to Shirley Zotzman who is temporarily helping out in our Credit Department starting today, July 23rd. Shirley will be stationed by Jessica and Marla.

Smart and Secure Travelling

The Balancing Act – July 2010

You will find attached the latest The Balancing Act newsletter from Shepell•fgi, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. The Balancing Act is a monthly newsletter designed to offer you helpful tips and tools for balancing your everyday work and family demands.

In this edition: “Smart and Secure Travelling: Tips to Ensure you’re not Robbed of a Great Vacation”.

Your dream vacation may involve beautiful beaches, inspiring art galleries and museums, gourmet food or ancient ruins. No one wants to spend this precious time on the phone to insurance companies back home, hanging out in government buildings replacing valuable documents or in a hospital waiting room. This edition of The Balancing Act offers simple steps you can take to stay safe and secure while travelling. By learning about potential health risks before you leave and taking the necessary precautions while you’re away, you can have the relaxing vacation you’ve been waiting for.

Popcorn Fundraiser July 23rd!

The Social Committee will be hosting a popcorn fundraiser on Friday, July 23rd.

It will be from 2-3 pm in the NBI kitchen.

Popcorn will be $1/bag and all made in Marcello’s awesome popcorn cart!

Come on down for some tantalizing delicious popcorn and show your support for the social committee so that we can continue to bring events to you!

If you have any questions please see Dawn, Donna, Christine or Lani.

Klondike Breakfast July 26th!

The social committee will be hosting a Klondike Breakfast in honor of Capital-Ex (formerly and better known as Klondike Days!)

The breakfast will be on Monday, July 26th in the NBI kitchen

We will be serving: French Toast, Pancakes, Sausage, and Juice

Dress Code & Education Policies Online

The policies for Dress Code and Education can now be found online under our policies section.

Promotion for Becki Mikasko

We are happy to announce that Becki Mikasko has accepted the interim Accounting Supervisor position. Becki will commence training in her new position effective August 3rd and will assume all of Billie’s current responsibilities when she begins her maternity leave later in the year.

New Social Committee

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the new social committee!

Dawn Andrews
Donna Letwin
Christine Harris
Lani Kopp

We have many exciting events planned for you in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates and upcoming events.

Good-bye Tammy

It is with regret that we advise you that Tammy Todd is leaving our organization to pursue her career within another industry. Her last day will be Friday, July 23rd.

Tammy’s hard work and dedication was greatly appreciated over the last 4 years and she will be deeply missed.

Thanks Tammy and good luck in your future endeavors!

Welcome Dean Hanish

We are pleased to announce that Dean Hanish has accepted the position of Plant Controller at XL Lakeside Packers and will join us on July 6, 2010.

Dean has held several senior accounting and finance positions during his career including almost 25 years with IBP/Tyson. Dean is a seasoned professional and is excited about becoming part of the XL Team.