October's Cancer Research Donation

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, we had our donation box set up to receive funds to give to the Susan G. Komen foundation. We raised $75 dollars and thank each and every employee who graciously gave!

In the spirit of the holiday season, we are now accepting donations to support a family in need or another foundation. It is completely voluntary, but recommended that a quarter is donated for every magazine you take. Any other type of donation you wish to make will also be accepted into the box. 

Again, we thank everyone who participated and your generous donations. Together we make a difference. 

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Thanksgiving Potluck

On Monday, November 24th, 2014 we will have an office “potluck” in the break room at noon to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. 

The company will provide a turkey and ham. 

There are sign-up sheets in the break room beside of the refrigerator for everyone else who would like to participate to write what they would like to bring. 

We will also be allowing casual dress for the short week!

The town hall meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 18th. More details to follow on that at a later date. 

Magazine Announcements

One perk of working at Genera Solutions is the magazine shipment we receive every Thursday morning. Since all of the magazines we take are complimentary, a Go-Gen request was submitted for a donation box. 

We have now been successfully implementing this idea for about two months.  This is completely voluntary, but recommended that a quarter is donated for every magazine you take. Then during the holidays in December, we will donate all of the proceeds to a charity or family in need. The box is in the flex area located beside of the magazines.

When the magazine shipment arrives on Thursday’s, we are following a rotation schedule on which department will get first pick. This ensures fairness for every employee. You may choose up to 5 different titles, but please only take 1 copy per title. If copies are left over at the end of the week, you are welcome to more.

Schedule:
11/13/2014 – Accounting and FAS
11/20/2014 – Operations
12/04/14– Setup
12/11/14– Pub. Pay
12/18/14 – Incentives

01/01/2015 - IT/OBA 

After those dates, the rotation will begin again. I will send another email reminder as the time gets closer.

Reminder: If someone besides Liz T. signs for the magazines, please ensure that the monthly titles displayed in our lobby are pulled first (before others begin taking magazines). Examples: Cosmo, Glamour, Allure, Redbook, GQ, Flex, Lucky, Shape, etc.

Employee Spotlight!

Each month we will feature two employees at Genera Solutions to get to know them better. Our two employees for November are Darryl and Liz!

We see our co-workers on a daily basis, but may not always get the chance to engage or get to know them like we want. Our employee spotlights allow us to get to know each other on a deeper basis.

What are your favorite hobbies?

My favorites would have to be jogging, singing, and listening to music. Nah! It’s Carowind’s

Is there one quote that you live by?

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions."

Dalai Lama XIV

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

If I could be any animal it would have to be a bull, why?  One word….Stamina!

What is your favorite restaurant in Charlotte and what do you like the order there?

I would have to choose Capital Grille, the Smoked Salmon melts in your mouth and it’s a great follow up to the Lobster Bisque Soup...I’m hungry now!

Who is your favorite sports team?

The New York Knicks of course! Now, Now, let’s not look at their past performance. The future is looking very bright. Phil is here!

What are your favorite hobbies?

I have a ton! Writing, weightlifting, hiking, MMA, target shooting, cooking, movies, singing, dancing, traveling, and reading are among my top favorite things to do in my free time. 

Is there one quote that you live by?

The below quote is from Sam Phillips from the movie “Walk The Line”. It is one of my favorites:

“If you was hit by a truck and you was lying out there in that gutter dying, and you had time to sing *one* song…. one song that people would remember before you're dirt. One song that would let God know how you felt about your time here on Earth. One song that would sum you up. You tellin' me that's the song you'd sing? That same Jimmy Davis tune we hear on the radio all day, about your peace within, and how it's real, and how you're gonna shout it? Or... would you sing somethin' different. Somethin' real. Somethin' *you* felt. Cause I'm telling you right now, that's the kind of song people want to hear. That's the kind of song that truly saves people. It ain't got nothin to do with believin' in God, Mr. Cash. It has to do with believin' in yourself.”

What is your favorite movie?

I have a few… Scarface, The Departed, Wolf of Wallstreet, The Punisher, and Walk the Line. 

Who is your favorite sports team?

My favorite sport is UFC (MMA) and my favorite fighter is Randy Couture who is now retired. 

What is one thing you want to do in life that you have not accomplished yet?

Publish a novel... that could hopefully make it to a best seller's list :)

November Annoucements

Teresa H, 11/7

Teresa M, 11/7

Aruna, 11/13

Judy, 11/19

Sara, 11/19

Darryl, 11/26

Liz T, 11/1 - 1 year

On Thursday, November 20th, we will have a potluck lunch from 11:30 – 1:30 for Thanksgiving and “Celebrate Us”. 

Our “town hall” meeting will directly follow in the flex area.

Sign up sheets for the potluck will be available soon in the break room beside of the refrigerator.

Genera Solutions will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Veteran's Day is on Tuesday, November 11th.

Congratulations to our Halloween winners Liz C. who won the prize for best decorated desk, and Karen who won for best costume! 

Mobile Mammography Bus in Ballantyne Nov. 24 and 25

Charlotte Radiology’s Mobile Breast Center will offer annual screening mammograms in Ballantyne on Nov. 24 and 25 near BAE Systems from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

Free YMCA Holiday Fitness Challenge

The YMCA is offering a free Holiday Fitness Challenge for Ballantyne Corporate Park tenants.

Stop by the Ballantyne Village YMCA between Nov. 17 and 21 to receive your pre-assessment metrics. All Ballantyne Corporate Park Tenants are welcome to join and will have access to the Ballantyne Village YMCA for the duration of the challenge. Click here to learn more. 

In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, please opt to use the available ceramic coffee mugs instead of paper. Please also do not forget to wash your cup once you are finished.

Jim: He is one of the best coworkers I work with -- always ready to help or lend a hand and never complains when asked for working after hours (which is what I need most of the time!)

Sandi: When I began receiving deposits instead of checks for RDA payments I asked Sandi if she could send me a remittance advice with breakdown for each account and she has done it ever since!

Sealy: Sealy is just plain awesome!  No matter what you ask her for she has a positive attitude and gets you what you need in a timely manner.  I really enjoy working with her and she is definitely an asset to the Genera team!

Jennifer: A galley dealer recently discovered overages to their account for a number of titles.  Jennifer researched the oddities, explained them to the CMG staff who'd added copies, and helped to get the billing corrected for the current and future issues. I appreciate Jenn's follow-through and follow-up.  Thanks for being a problem solver, yeah!

Chris E: The little trolls that live in my laptop every so often cause me issues. This time, I was having a problem with Java and Gems. I was not able to edit my documents. Chris came to the rescue, solved the problem, and brightened my day in less than 10 minutes! Thanx Chris!

Mike L. I.: I needed a report uploaded as soon as possible and Mike made it happen! Made my workflow a lot easier to have the report completed and loaded as quick as he did it. Thanx Mike!

Barbara: I want to thank Barbara for her help in fixing the returns problem in  the absence of Judy.