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Monthly Newsletter of A&K Railroad Materials, Inc. February 2013 • Zero lost-time accidents • 15 or fewer first-aid accidents • 5 or fewer auto accidents • 3 or fewer incidents of property damage GET BACK ON TRACK! OUR GOALS FOR 2013: 2013 is a NEW YEAR and time for a NEW APPROACH to safety! Getting back to Zero will require special effort on everyone’s part, and safety must be at the forefront of every task and job we undertake! Develop a plan to accomplish each task safely, and then execute the plan! T hink before performing any task to insure you are taking the safest approach R e-evaluate any task when circumstances change A ct – don’t react – to surprise circumstances C aution should always be used K eep safety first Cheryl Norton [email protected] PO Box 30076, SLC, UT 84130 801-977-6328 To Contact the Editor: Direct Line to Rhonda L. Nicoloff, President 801-244-5083
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Monthly Newsletter of A&K Railroad Materials, Inc.
February 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Robert Marquez-Field OpsMark Dewald-SL Real Estate Dept. 3 years
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3 Gilberto Mendez Hernandez-Field Ops 3 years Erbin Martinez Perez-Field Ops 3 years
4 5 Justin Maldonado Rodriguez-Kansas City, KS Bob Overbey-Field Ops 25 years
6 Joaquin Calderon-Kansas City, KS Enrique Reyes-Field OpsSilverio Berber-SL Real Estate Dept. 7 years Carlos Carmona Mendoza-Mira Loma, CA 5 years
7 Portia Dempsey-SL Real Estate Dept. 2 years
8 Kimberli Blomberg-Stockton, CA
9 Joaquin Calderon-Kansas City, KS 9 years Adrian Laguna-Kansas City, KS 6 years
10 Andy Yciano-Stockton, CA Celedonio Alonzo-Kansas City, KS Kyle Willard-Tacoma, WALorenzo Villanueva-Toledo, OH Glenn Miller-Mira Loma, CA 38 years
11 12 Francisco Machuca-Kansas City, KS
13 Jessie Walker-Gary, IN Allen Vickers-Corporate HQ
14 Matt RodrigueField Ops Thomas Holaday-Kansas City, KS
15 Esteban Cecelio Ortiz-Field Ops Juan Alvarado-Kansas City, KS 2 years
16 Erbin Perez-Field Ops
17 Hugo Hernandez-Field Ops
18 Larry Bird-Gary, INJuan Alvarado-Kansas City, KS
19 Karl Renner-Kansas City, KS 25 years
20 21 22 Roger Bowman-Kansas City, KS Greg Krok-New Orleans, LA 31 years Anselmo Garcia-Stockton, CA 17 years
23 Ignacio Gaspar-Field Ops 4 years
24 25 Christina Okey-Phoenix, AZLeighton Ezell-Grenada Railway Alfredo Sansores-Houston, TX
26Casey Miller-Field OpsRoberto Mier-Kansas City, KS
27 28 Roger Mix-Field Operations Cesar Mejia-Kansas City, KS 2 yearsMercedes Cruz-Field Ops 1 yearGerardo Trejo Cruz-Field Ops 1 year
Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 2013 Birthdays Anniversaries
Copyright 2013 A&K Railroad Materials, Inc.
President Abraham Lincoln had a disarming and engaging ability to laugh at himself, especially his own physical appearance. When Senator Stephen A. Douglas once called him a “two-faced man,” Lincoln responded, “I leave it to my audience. If I had another face, do you think I would wear this one?”
Another time he told a group of editors about meeting a woman riding on horseback in the wood. She “looked at me intently, and said, ‘I do believe you are the ugliest man I ever saw.’ Said I, ‘Madam, you are probably right, but I can’t help it.’ ‘No,’ she said, ‘you can’t help it, but you might stay at home.’”
Although his likeness is widely recognized, Lincoln is not known primarily for his appearance, but for his courageous stance for restoration of the Union and the abolition of slavery. He is often held up as an example of remarkable patience, determination, dedication, strong will, compassion, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. These inner qualities are what mark Lincoln as one of America’s greatest presidents.
So much is made in our culture today of outward appearance and material possessions. We do well to remember that it is our virtuous inner qualities that create a lasting reputation.
The true measure of a man is with the tape around the heart instead of the head.
• Zero lost-time accidents• 15 or fewer first-aid accidents• 5 or fewer auto accidents• 3 or fewer incidents of property damage
GET BACK ON TRACK!
OUR GOALS FOR 2013:
2013 is a NEW YEAR and time for a NEW APPROACH to safety!
Getting back to Zero will require special effort on everyone’s part, and safety must be at the forefront of every task and job we undertake!
Develop a plan to accomplish each task safely, and then execute the plan!
T hink before performing any task to insure you are taking the safest approachR e-evaluate any task when circumstances changeA ct – don’t react – to surprise circumstancesC aution should always be usedK eep safety first
Daniel Cecilio Gonzalez -Field Ops 1 year
Cheryl Norton [email protected]
PO Box 30076, SLC, UT 84130801-977-6328
To Contact the Editor:Direct Line to Rhonda L. Nicoloff, President
801-244-5083
Sales: Top performers for December 2012
Top Sales: 2012 January – December
Jeff Long Salt Lake City, UtahBeth Wyatt Shawnee, Kansas Paul Theriot New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeff Long Salt Lake City, UtahBeth Wyatt Shawnee, Kansas Jim Huenefeldt Shawnee, Kansas
Jim Huenefeldt
Beth Wyatt
Paul Theriot
Jeff Long
Employee News
Your HealthYou hear a lot about staying hydrated in the summer heat but in the winter? It is important to
drink an adequate amount of water year round. Drink up! Dehydration can drain your mind
and mood.
Feeling out of sorts but not sure why? You might be dehydrated. Two new studies found
even mild dehydration comes with big consequences: altered mood, impaired memory,
trouble concentrating, fatigue, headaches, anxiety. While the reasons for these symptoms are
unclear, researchers at the University of Connecticut Human Performance Laboratory noted
that dehydration causes changes in electrolyte balances in the blood as well as serotonin
levels in the brain, which can affect memory and mood. How to tell if you’re hydrated? Check
the color of your urine. “Anything darker than a pale, straw hue means you need to drink
more,” says study author Lawrence Armstrong, Ph.D.
Korey Richins (Corporate Headquarters) recently got
the opportunity to take his family to a Utah Jazz NBA
game. His boys Jarom age 11 and Elijah age 9 are
big fans. Jarom plays in the Jr. Jazz youth basketball
league. They love to watch all the games and of course
have their favorite players. They had only attended 1
game before and the seats were almost to the very top
of the arena. For this game though they had awesome
seats – center court, 12th row – what an experience!
They even got to hug “Bear” the always entertaining,
fun loving Jazz mascot.
SAFE WORKING PRACTICES PAY!The 2013 Safety Program is as Follows:
Taking it to zero lost-time accidents will be rewarded with a $25,000 drawing
consisting of one $10,000 winner and fifteen $1,000 winners!
Safety bingo will continue for all eligible employees.
Eligibility for the $25,000 drawing will be continuous full-time employment from 1/1/2013 through 12/31/2013 with no first-aid accidents or safety violations.
Sales: Top performers for December 2012
Top Sales: 2012 January – December
Jeff Long Salt Lake City, UtahBeth Wyatt Shawnee, Kansas Paul Theriot New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeff Long Salt Lake City, UtahBeth Wyatt Shawnee, Kansas Jim Huenefeldt Shawnee, Kansas
Jim Huenefeldt
Beth Wyatt
Paul Theriot
Jeff Long
Employee News
Your HealthYou hear a lot about staying hydrated in the summer heat but in the winter? It is important to
drink an adequate amount of water year round. Drink up! Dehydration can drain your mind
and mood.
Feeling out of sorts but not sure why? You might be dehydrated. Two new studies found
even mild dehydration comes with big consequences: altered mood, impaired memory,
trouble concentrating, fatigue, headaches, anxiety. While the reasons for these symptoms are
unclear, researchers at the University of Connecticut Human Performance Laboratory noted
that dehydration causes changes in electrolyte balances in the blood as well as serotonin
levels in the brain, which can affect memory and mood. How to tell if you’re hydrated? Check
the color of your urine. “Anything darker than a pale, straw hue means you need to drink
more,” says study author Lawrence Armstrong, Ph.D.
Korey Richins (Corporate Headquarters) recently got
the opportunity to take his family to a Utah Jazz NBA
game. His boys Jarom age 11 and Elijah age 9 are
big fans. Jarom plays in the Jr. Jazz youth basketball
league. They love to watch all the games and of course
have their favorite players. They had only attended 1
game before and the seats were almost to the very top
of the arena. For this game though they had awesome
seats – center court, 12th row – what an experience!
They even got to hug “Bear” the always entertaining,
fun loving Jazz mascot.
SAFE WORKING PRACTICES PAY!The 2013 Safety Program is as Follows:
Taking it to zero lost-time accidents will be rewarded with a $25,000 drawing
consisting of one $10,000 winner and fifteen $1,000 winners!
Safety bingo will continue for all eligible employees.
Eligibility for the $25,000 drawing will be continuous full-time employment from 1/1/2013 through 12/31/2013 with no first-aid accidents or safety violations.
Monthly Newsletter of A&K Railroad Materials, Inc.
February 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Robert Marquez-Field OpsMark Dewald-SL Real Estate Dept. 3 years
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3 Gilberto Mendez Hernandez-Field Ops 3 years Erbin Martinez Perez-Field Ops 3 years
4 5 Justin Maldonado Rodriguez-Kansas City, KS Bob Overbey-Field Ops 25 years
6 Joaquin Calderon-Kansas City, KS Enrique Reyes-Field OpsSilverio Berber-SL Real Estate Dept. 7 years Carlos Carmona Mendoza-Mira Loma, CA 5 years
7 Portia Dempsey-SL Real Estate Dept. 2 years
8 Kimberli Blomberg-Stockton, CA
9 Joaquin Calderon-Kansas City, KS 9 years Adrian Laguna-Kansas City, KS 6 years
10 Andy Yciano-Stockton, CA Celedonio Alonzo-Kansas City, KS Kyle Willard-Tacoma, WALorenzo Villanueva-Toledo, OH Glenn Miller-Mira Loma, CA 38 years
11 12 Francisco Machuca-Kansas City, KS
13 Jessie Walker-Gary, IN Allen Vickers-Corporate HQ
14 Matt RodrigueField Ops Thomas Holaday-Kansas City, KS
15 Esteban Cecelio Ortiz-Field Ops Juan Alvarado-Kansas City, KS 2 years
16 Erbin Perez-Field Ops
17 Hugo Hernandez-Field Ops
18 Larry Bird-Gary, INJuan Alvarado-Kansas City, KS
19 Karl Renner-Kansas City, KS 25 years
20 21 22 Roger Bowman-Kansas City, KS Greg Krok-New Orleans, LA 31 years Anselmo Garcia-Stockton, CA 17 years
23 Ignacio Gaspar-Field Ops 4 years
24 25 Christina Okey-Phoenix, AZLeighton Ezell-Grenada Railway Alfredo Sansores-Houston, TX
26Casey Miller-Field OpsRoberto Mier-Kansas City, KS
27 28 Roger Mix-Field Operations Cesar Mejia-Kansas City, KS 2 yearsMercedes Cruz-Field Ops 1 yearGerardo Trejo Cruz-Field Ops 1 year
Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 2013 Birthdays Anniversaries
Copyright 2013 A&K Railroad Materials, Inc.
President Abraham Lincoln had a disarming and engaging ability to laugh at himself, especially his own physical appearance. When Senator Stephen A. Douglas once called him a “two-faced man,” Lincoln responded, “I leave it to my audience. If I had another face, do you think I would wear this one?”
Another time he told a group of editors about meeting a woman riding on horseback in the wood. She “looked at me intently, and said, ‘I do believe you are the ugliest man I ever saw.’ Said I, ‘Madam, you are probably right, but I can’t help it.’ ‘No,’ she said, ‘you can’t help it, but you might stay at home.’”
Although his likeness is widely recognized, Lincoln is not known primarily for his appearance, but for his courageous stance for restoration of the Union and the abolition of slavery. He is often held up as an example of remarkable patience, determination, dedication, strong will, compassion, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. These inner qualities are what mark Lincoln as one of America’s greatest presidents.
So much is made in our culture today of outward appearance and material possessions. We do well to remember that it is our virtuous inner qualities that create a lasting reputation.
The true measure of a man is with the tape around the heart instead of the head.
• Zero lost-time accidents• 15 or fewer first-aid accidents• 5 or fewer auto accidents• 3 or fewer incidents of property damage
GET BACK ON TRACK!
OUR GOALS FOR 2013:
2013 is a NEW YEAR and time for a NEW APPROACH to safety!
Getting back to Zero will require special effort on everyone’s part, and safety must be at the forefront of every task and job we undertake!
Develop a plan to accomplish each task safely, and then execute the plan!
T hink before performing any task to insure you are taking the safest approachR e-evaluate any task when circumstances changeA ct – don’t react – to surprise circumstancesC aution should always be usedK eep safety first
Daniel Cecilio Gonzalez -Field Ops 1 year
Cheryl Norton [email protected]
PO Box 30076, SLC, UT 84130801-977-6328
To Contact the Editor:Direct Line to Rhonda L. Nicoloff, President
801-244-5083
