BCP Spring Activities

Spring is officially here and we are excited excited participate at some of the annual activities coming up this month in Ballantyne Corporate Park. Below you will find a list and some information on upcoming events. They are all optional to attend.

Please refer to the BCP website for more details and information.

May 2, 2015 marks the 11th year of the race presented by Bissell and the Morrison Family and Ballantyne Village YMCAs. Since it's held in the Ballantyne Corporate Park, it's the perfect race for beginning runners toelite runners and every level in between making it fun for an entire company and family.

There is also a new course and 8K option this year!

Click here to register and if you plan on participating, email Liz T. and she will provide more information and details of the event.

“Cans for a Cause” Food Drive begins Wednesday, April 15.

Tenants can drop off any canned food donations in the building lobbies or make an online donation anytime during the 10-day drive before noon on Friday, April 24. Contributions can be made here with a click of your mouse, using the code “BCP2015”.

The donations will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, and will be delivered across the Charlotte metro region to assist more than 500,000 people at risk of hunger.

Join the BCP on Thursday, April 23, for their annual Earth Day Event. 

Stop by the Brixham Tent between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to enjoy great music from K104.7, purchase lunch from Maryland Crab Company, The Mayobird or Roaming Fork food trucks, spin-to-win great “green” giveaways from Bissell, and visit with local vendors to learn more about their sustainable efforts! 

Free electronic recycling and secure shredding will also be held near the Brixham Tent starting at 9 a.m.

Town Hall Meeting

Genera Solutions will be holding it's first quarter "Town Hall Meeting" next Tuesday, April 14th from 11 AM until 2 PM.

It will begin at the Patrick Park at 11 AM for lunch, cornhole, and badminton. (The Patrick Park is where the "Town Hall Meeting" in August was held; the small park behind "The Goddard School" near our building.)

For lunch, we will be offering grilled chicken breast, hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers along with fresh salad and chips. 

At 12:30 PM we will meet inside the office at the flex area for the meeting portion of the town hall event.

Ice-cream will directly follow the meeting. 

*If it rains, a pizza and salad lunch will be provided in the office and the cookout will be at a later date.

*If you cannot be in attendance to the town hall meeting, please email Liz T as soon as possible to let her know. 

April Office Announcements

Mike L. I. – 4/17

Anne – 4/29

Melissa, 18 years: 4/14

Uday, 1 year: 4/1

Happy Easter on Sunday, April 5th!

Genera’s first quarter town hall will be held on Tuesday April 14th from 11 AM to 2 PM. 

More details to follow.

• April 15th is the last day to file your income taxes!

• It is recommended that a quarter is donated for every magazine you take. At the end of the first quarter, we will count the donations and give to a children’s local charity. 

• Please do not grab magazines off of the display case. They are rotated every month; and once the rotation for that particular month is finished, they are placed back our for anyone to take home.

• 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.

• Dusting is included in the janitorial services provided. However, the night crew is instructed not to dust desk tops that have items on them (i.e. paper, files, personal items sitting on desk, etc.).  For liability reasons, they will not dust when there are items on a desk that could be broken or damaged. Desktops are cleaned weekly, and our office is scheduled for Wednesday nights. Furthermore, the small recycling bins located at each cubicle and office are not emptied by the janitorial staff. You can empty your recycling bin in one of the large blue recycling bins located throughout the office that way for any recycling you want removed. All trash cans are and should be emptied on a nightly basis.

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"We become what we think about. 

–Earl Nightingale

Liz C.: Liz is always happy to share her creative resources with the rest of the team which makes our job easier when contacting wholesalers. Thanx Liz!

Emily: Emily is always responsive.  She will take the time to answer information requests within hours or even minutes, if possible.

Sandi: She solved my problem!

Sara: Sara is a great facilitator of meetings.  Her meetings begin promptly, cover relevant topics, and never get off-track. It is refreshing to know that items covered will be attended to by the parties involved and that our time is never wasted. Thanks for being so very much on track Sara, it is definitely appreciated! 

Sara: There seems to be no Oracle related problem that Uday and/or Sara cannot solve, nor any Oracle-related answer Uday and/or Sara cannot provide.  Every helpful step, detail, and/or Oracle enhancement we've received in Operations and Set-Up within the past year (and longer) stem back to their support and guidance.  They are phenomenal and I'm thankful for their presence everyday!

Uday: There seems to be no Oracle related problem that Uday and/or Sara cannot solve, nor any Oracle-related answer Uday and/or Sara cannot provide.  Every helpful step, detail, and/or Oracle enhancement we've received in Operations and Set-Up within the past year (and longer) stem back to their support and guidance.  They are phenomenal and I'm thankful for their presence everyday!

Amy: There have been numerous last minute changes to Lotus Notes recently and Amy always makes these changes with a smile. She is very helpful when I have to ask her if she has received change notifications for Lotus Notes.

Barbara: There have been numerous billing adjustments recently that had to be processed at the last minute and Barbara is always extremely helpful and efficient in processing these. I really appreciate the help.

Chris Z: Thank you Chris for working over the weekend getting the NJ tape backup system diagnose and repaired. I appreciate the behind the scenes evening and weekend time and effort. 

Sandi: I'm not sure how Sandi has managed to keep things going since the "disruption" of last summer, but she has. Always quick to respond, she has worked with great patience trying to clean up the mess caused by that disruption. She certainly makes what we do easier.

Teresa M.: That would be days as Teresa has been very responsive to my Publisher requests regarding the supporting detail on a recent remittance advice.  

Mark: Mark has been doing a good job in understanding the complete incentive applications  after Marilyn left.Also requesting for new enhancements which will help the day to day job. 

Melissa: Her prompt response and submission of reports with time for me to read and prepare for Publisher meetings.

Catherine: I want to thank Catherine Dunton for always giving me a heads up when a deposit has been made to our account that we have no clue who the wholesaler is. She is absolutely appreciated!

Teresa M.: Her prompt response to my inquiry about a check we had issued and it had cleared the bank but did not appear on our remittance.  She quickly got to the bottom of this issue and generated an additional remittance advice to give us credit for the payment.

Aruna: have been taking on new tasks lately and Aruna and Sara have been right there with every step.  It's good to know they will do all they can to help when I need it. They both make things much easier no matter how hard it may seem.

Sara: I have been taking on new tasks lately and Aruna and Sara have been right there with every step.  It's good to know they will do all they can to help when I need it. They both make things much easier no matter how hard it may seem.

Employee Spotlight!

Each month we will feature two employees at Genera Solutions to get to know them better. Our two employees for March are Sharon and Mike Sr.!

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?

Reading, Running, Shopping, and Travelling.

Is there one quote that you live by?

"Time tells all"

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

I would be a puppy because I love my Beagle. She is so lovable, loyal and smart.

What is your favorite movie?

Forest Gump

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

Firebirds. They have the best wood grilled salmon.

Who is your favorite sports team?

Carolina Panthers

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

Hit the Lottery

What are your favorite hobbies?

I collect and listen to Old Time Radio Shows from the 1940’s and 1950’s.  My favorites are “The Jack Benny Show”, ”Suspense”, “Escape”, “Dragnet” and “Gunsmoke” (yes Dragnet and Gunsmoke started as Radio shows).  Also a big fan of 1940’s Big Band Music, Glen Miller is my favorite.

Is there one quote that you live by?

Well, I’m a Christian, so “Love Thy Neighbor” is the quote I “attempt” to live by.

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

Definitely I would like to be a thoroughbred racehorse.  It is an animal with that rare combination of beauty, power and speed.  Plus as an added benefit, you get to compete.

What is your favorite movie?
I have a few that I love, but my favorite has to be Casablanca (1942 – Warner Bros).  This movie has everything, iconic stars, fantastic lead characters, memorable lines and a theme song you cannot get out of your head.  It won three academy awards, including best picture!

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

My new favorite in Ballantyne is the Stone Mountain Grille.  It has a nice atmosphere, and great service.  If you go, you have to try the Firecracker Shrimp. (We also get 15% off our food for lunch and dinner by showing our Ballantyne Corporate Park card!)

Who is your favorite sports team?

That’s easy, anyone who has been in my office knows that I am a huge Yankees Fan.  I got hooked back in 1961 with Maris and Mantle and the great home run race.  By the way, back then, the best box seat at Yankee Stadium cost $3.50, now they charge $2,500.00.  Talk about inflation!

What is one thing you want to do in life that you have not accomplished yet?
Live long enough to see my 2-year old granddaughter, Maddy grow up and become a huge success in life.  That would make me very happy.

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 been successfully implementing this idea for a few months.  This is completely voluntary, but recommended that a quarter is donated for every magazine you take. At the end of the first quarter, we will count the donations and give to a local children's charity. 

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:

    4/2/15 - AR and FAS

4/9/2015 - Operations

        4/16/2015 - Setup

   4/23/2015 - Pub. Pay

4/30/2015 - Incentives

         5/7/2015 - IT/OBA 

After those dates, the rotation will begin again. Another blog post will be created as the time gets closer.

Reminders: 

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.

Please do not remove the monthly titles on the display case. Once the rotation has finished, the titles will come down, and employees will have the ability to take them home. They are to remain displayed on the case until that time. 

Employee Spotlight!

Each month we will feature two employees at Genera Solutions to get to know them better. Our two employees for February (a bit late!) are Ana and Aruna!

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?

Traveling and cooking various type cuisine’s.

Is there one quote that you live by?

"Never underestimate the power of a woman".

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

I would like to be a Tiger: though very attractive, he’s an animal that’s very cautious when hunting. He thinks before he attacks. 

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

MCCORMICK & SCHMIDT! The Salmon cooked on a Cedar Plank.

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

I’ll like to visit THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA.

What are your favorite hobbies?

Reading Books, trying out different cuisines, and watching movies. 

Is there one quote that you live by?

"Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. 

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

A dog. They are one of the best friends that someone could ever ask for. A very loyal and compassionate animal, who is always there for close friends and family members. You can always count on a dog.

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

It’s a moving target -- for now its Viva Chicken. I like to order the Quinoa Stuffed Avocado.

Who is your favorite sports team?

New England Patriots

March Annoucements

Matt: 3/21

Diane: 3/25

Jennifer: 3/30 

Colleen, 3/6: 9 years

Mike I., 3/22 – 43 years

Stephen, 3/26 – 14 years

David, 3/27 – 15 years

• Spring Forward: Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8th. At 2 AM clocks will forward one hour.

• The first day of Spring is on Friday, March 20th!

• It is recommended that a quarter is donated for every magazine you take. At the end of the first quarter, we will count the donations and give to a children’s local charity. 

• 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.

Happy St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday, March 17th

(office will operate as normal)

Join us in the breakroom on Thursday, March 19th at 3PM for refreshments!

The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." 

–Ralph Waldo Emerson

Santiago: Santiago has shown himself to be an excellent team player since coming to the department. He unselfishly gives of himself in assisting and leading in various jobs.  He has helped me in advance formatting of excel files and by creating financial reports useful in doing my job.  He's a great asset to the department and Genera.

Chris E.: He showed me how to properly use a computer function. Chris always is happy to take the time to help anyone with any computer issue. I am thankful every day that we have such a knowledgeable and kind support desk!

Sara: Sara and Aruna are always pleasant, helpful and informative (and quick in responding) when I have Oracle issues/ VERY much appreciated!

Aruna: Sara and Aruna are always pleasant, helpful and informative (and quick in responding) when I have Oracle issues.  VERY much appreciated!