Jim Warman Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Every year our store gets involved in a "community corporate challenge".... It's open to anyone/company that holds a town business licence. The event lasts a week (Mon - Fri) and, each evening, teams compete in various events. One of my paricular faves is "the amazing race" - teams of 8 are given a clue that hints at where a task is located and what the task may be (one hint was "build on your experience where the lost and lonely howl at night".... This was building a birdhouse (from precut boards) at the dog pound. Other events include a canoe race, dodge-ball, oil painting (this year was a two member team - the one holding the brush was blindfolded)... and other "fun" type events. Throughout the rest of the year, we are encouraged to participate in any number of events. June 2, we all purchased 2/3rds of a Tshirt to support an area childrens hospital (DP kicked in the balance) and everyone in the store displayed their shirt (and their support) on the designated day. This sort of stuff serves two purposes.... it helps all of our departments function (and bond) as a team and it shows our stores community spirit.... With all the negatie stuff I see on some of these forums, I think it important that we find positive stuff to add balance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Quote: This sort of stuff serves two purposes.... it helps all of our departments function (and bond) as a team and it shows our stores community spirit.... Very true and your story serves as an example. I think that many dealers participate by donating money or a vehicle which is typical of my company but we don't get the individual stores involved in any meaningful way. Around Christmas the "owners" collect and donate toys for under privileged children in our community and deliver them... but this is typically limited to the company headquarters office brown nosers though anyone is welcome to volunteer. Sorry if I put a negative spin on this. I really wanted to convey that you guys have something good going on there and I hope that you all see it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 We do the same sort of thing around the Holiday's. I'm a member of the Knights of Columbus here in town. My dealership along with KofC team up and adopt usually 8-10 families collecting toys, clothes, food etc. It makes a big difference in the moral of all of us here at the dealership and my council, and I think brings us closer together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Keith... the DP likes it when the local rag says "Ford dealer employees" in the news item but he stands way in the back and makes sure that everyone knows it was "his people" that did the deed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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