The Affiliated Family News

The Affiliated Family News
February 2013
Volume 4, Issue 5
Employee of the Month - Melody Witherspoon
Randy Arceneaux / President and CEO presents the
“Employee of the Month” award to Melody Witherspoon.
February’s Employee of the Month is Melody Witherspoon from Farmer’s Veg-Pak. Melody works under the
direction of Rick Scroggins. Rick tells us that Melody is meticulous and her work ethic is superior. The retail
customers are her priority and he knows every day is a productive day when Melody is involved. Melody will
complete 2 years of service in April of this year.
PLEASE SEE EMPLOYEE ON PAGE 6
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In the News
AFI Introduces Janie Wagner
Please meet Janie Wagner Accounting Manager for PTG (Panhandle Transportation Group). Janie began her professional career working for Herring Bank as a Bank Management Intern during college and moved to the Operations
Specialist position upon graduation. She was employed with Roberts Truck Center as Business Manager for the New
Mexico locations and worked for the Vega Independent School District as Chief Financial Officer.
She grew up outside of Vega, TX with an agricultural background. Growing up Janie was actively involved in all facets
of the 4-H program which included raising livestock and exhibiting them in livestock shows. She graduated from West
Texas A&M University where she studied Agribusiness and double majored in accounting. She was actively involved
in multiple organizations in college, including collegiate 4-H, FFA, Block & Bridle, and Student Government. She now
resides in Vega and enjoys being close to her family and living in a friendly small community.
Janie likes to run and participates in local runs for charities. Other hobbies include restoring hot rods, music and enjoying family and friends.
When we asked Janie how she likes it here at AFI/PTG she stated: “I am very excited to be a member of the AFI/PTG
Family and cannot wait for the opportunities that await me!”
We welcome Janie on board and wish her many years of success with our company…
The Affiliated Family News
Photo courtesy of Dale Thompson / New Accounts
One-Person Brainstorming
Try One-Person Brainstorming
Many people claim their best ideas and solutions to problems come to them
out of the blue—while taking a shower, taking a walk around the block, or
sitting on a park bench. Make this phenomenon work for you. Define your
problem and take a 20-minute walk. Bring paper and pen. Once you are
temporarily removed from environmental distractions, a solution may come
to you. The reduced distraction allows you to focus better and visualize,
process, and imagine outcomes more easily. Incorporate this strategy for
greater productivity.
Reference www.WorkExcel.com
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In the News
AFI’s Warehouse Incentive Program
At Affiliated Foods, when we hire a new order selector there is a working standard that must be met in the
first 60 days of employment. The Warehouse Management System calculates time for each store order
based on Engineered Labor Standard. This time / standard must be met at 100% by the first 60 days. Once
the selector achieves 100% of standard and keeps that standard or above, they become qualified order selectors. This process helps orders to be pulled in a timely manner.
February 2013 Above and Beyond…
Grocery
Perishable
Qualified
Maluo Wol
Jon Rea
David Monroe
Alexander Perez
Matthew Ortega
Aaron Lake
Terry Montgomery
Eric Hernandez
Juan Faragoza
Sir Thomas Gaither
Qualified
Todd Sena
Rupert Brashears
Jose Torres
Top Pay
Irving Mata
James Lanham
Joseph Ortiz
Jacob Tijerina
Timothy Watson
Christopher Hernandez
Top Pay
Cody Livengood
Juan Hernandez
Aldo Saenz
Christopher Vandamme
Josh McDaniel
Philip Lumbrera
Rolando Balcazar
HBC
Qualified
Chrystal Sepeda
Top Pay
Edith Contreras
Erica Cortez
Courtesy of Jimmy Ross / Director of Warehouse Operations, David Trimble / Assistant Director of Warehouse Operations,
Enrique Barreras / Dry Grocery Supervisor and Preston Haberman / HBC Supervisor
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In the News
Be Food Safe
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In the News
Affiliated Food Service
In 1978, Affiliated Food Service
was born to expand the availability of in-store bakery and deli
products for our member retailers and to establish a top notch
supplier to the food service users in the trade area.
This unique dual house situation provides the capability to service customers with a full line of products. As a broad line distributor, Affiliated Food Service is able to deliver to a wide spectrum of customers, including convenience stores, schools, hospitals and some of the finest restaurants in the seven
state region: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Arkansas, New Mexico and Arizona.
The "Affiliated Advantage" allows customers access to the quality and convenience of Plains Dairy, Tri
State Baking and the entire warehouse of Affiliated Foods. With a product line of over 30,000 items,
we’re sure to meet your food service needs.
Benefits of Affiliated Foods Service for Member stores:
Better than competitive pricing.
You are buying from a company that you own.
Members receive year-end patronage from purchases.
A staff of experienced Food Service and Bakery-Deli Specialists.
We will be featuring our Food Service products and services
at the Affiliated Spring Food Show “Pursue Excellence” on
April 11, 2013. Please make plans to attend!
Courtesy of Tana Bray / HR
Courtesy of Dale Thompson / New Accounts
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In the News
EMPLOYEE: February Employee of the Month
STORY: cont. from
Page 1.
Melody has been married to Jeff for 30 years and they
have one son, Hunter. Hunter has blessed them with
one grandson, Heath, who is 2 ½. Melody’s eyes light
up when she talks about Heath and the fun they have
with him. Melody is an advanced scuba diver and her
favorite hobby is quilting. She also enjoys knitting,
reading and scrapbooking. Melody and her husband
really enjoy scuba diving in the Florida Keys and hope
to go again soon. The family has two dogs, one cat,
and 20 chickens. Melody’s favorite food is Mexican and
her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind.
Melody’s inspiration comes from her dad. Her dad always told her that life would be full of disappointments
and to keep her eyes on Jesus because He would never disappoint her. She believes it to be true today.
Melody plans to continue working for AFI and keep doing a great job.
Melody Witherspoon Employee of the Month for February 2013
She selected gift certificates from Jorge’s Mexican Grill and will receive an additional 250 safety bonus
points. Keep up the GREAT work, Melody. Congratulations!
Courtesy of Rita Koontz / Human Resources
Spotlight on the Warehouse
Newcomer of the Month!
Johnathan Mootry,
Johnathan, is one of the up and coming Order
selectors from the Dry Grocery selection crew.
He might have only started working here at
Affiliated the second week of December, but
has quickly impressed his supervisors. His
great work ethic has shown quickly on the
selection floor. Johnathan’s supervisor, Enrique Barreras attributes this to Bryce’s dedication to his new wife and first baby on the
way.
Johnathan has just moved to Amarillo and
believes he has found the stable job he was
looking for here at
AFI. He would
eventually like to own his own business, but says the good work environment and employees will probably keep him here a while.
Courtesy of Jason Lueb / Inventory Manager
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From the Kitchen Counter
Princess Sandwiches
Mrs. Rorer’s Sandwiches, 1912
By the late 1800s, sandwiches had found their
place in American lunchboxes and on dinner tables. This cookbook, originally published in 1894
by well-known cookbook author Sarah Tyson
Rorer, was the first American cookbook focused
solely on sandwiches.
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For more of the recipes go to … www.thehenryford.org
This is Now!
1 can 10 oz.
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Shurfine Premium Chunk
Chicken
Half a Lemon
Shurfine Butter melted or
Olive oil
Shurfine Walnut halves
Shurfine Paprika
Shurfine salt
1. Place all the ingredients in bowl mix
thoroughly.
2. Put the mixture between thin slices
of buttered bread, trim crusts and cut into fingers!
Whether serving to your Princess
or Prince at home...Shurfine will
make your lunch fit for Royalty!!
Courtesy of Val Clawson / DeJarnett and Western Family
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In the News
Affiliated Foods “ Team 2013”
A Note of Thanks!
“THANK YOU” to all who have contributed to the success of the Newsletter”!
A special thanks to Dale Thompson for his continued support and help!
The Affiliated Family News
Cathy Gallivan/ [email protected]
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What did the Boy Pickle
say to the Girl Pickle?
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