Guardsman Pulse - 2018 Holiday Edition

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New Years Resolution Ideas Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet

Aunty Jan’s Holiday Recipe

Guardsman Guide to: Holiday Safety

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Welcome Chairman Holiday Message (Holiday shoot of Chair)

Events: Guardsman Games

GSAT Awards Ceremony

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New Years Resolution Ideas Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet

Aunty Jan’s Holiday Recipe

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Guardsman Guide to: Holiday Safety

Last Minute Tips for gift buying

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I am a Guardsman Series

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As we enter our fifth decade as a company, I offer to you

WELCOME

my heartfelt gratitude for being a part of the Guardsman Group of Companies. Across the Caribbean, to our men and women on duty, across our offices, and people in our service divisions and companies, I am proud of the work

Hi there!

we accomplished this year.

The Marketing Department is delighted to reintroduce the Guardsman Group’s

In 2018 we faced many organisational and personal

quarterly newsletter, The Guardsman Pulse

challenges, but we have weathered the storms.

by kicking it off with this special Holiday

Our immediate targets have been met; but in these

Edition. We are 8000 strong, what better

ever-changing industries and challenging economies,

way is there to show everyone what’s

we are looking to achieve more. Your dedication,

happening throughout the Group not

commitment, expertise, and loyalty in the pursuit of

only in Jamaica but all the countries we

professional teamwork is exemplary.

have put our mark on. There’s always something new to talk about and I think

We need your excellence more than ever.

you’ll be surprised and excited about all the

Thank you to all who contributed to a challenging, yet

wonderful things that are to come with the

successful year. I also want to continually offer my support

launch of our new branding next year.

to family and friends of those who are no longer with us.

My heartfelt wishes for a safe and happy Christmas to the

This is OUR magazine so let us

staff and families across the Guardsman Group.

#TakeControl of what goes in here so send in your pictures, recipes, ideas and big ups

Merry Christmas as we look toward a successful 2019.

for upcoming issues to marketing@guardsmangroup.com

Hon. Kenneth S. Benjamin, OJ, CD, LLD (HON), JP Executive Chairman Guardsman Group

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Hosted by the Guardsman Group Foundation, the 2018 Guardsman Games in July was a huge success. With the mantra “Come for the charity, Stay for the Fun”, the proceeds of the Games went towards: assisting The JDF/ Guardsman Boys of Hope (troubled youth), Kind Hearts basic School Initiative and the Bustamante Hospital. The Guardsman Games included 3 events: The Guardsman Challenge a qualifying race for the OCRWC (obstacle course race world championships) which saw over 300 people attacking the 6k obstacle race with 20+ obstacles; The Power Games which had over 31 Teams battling it out in some gruelling challenges and the Supligen Warriors were crowned this year’s Champions; and for the kids were not to be left out there was the first staging of the Tuff Kids Race which had 40 kids ages 9 -14 going through a 1km obstacle course

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Scholarship Recipient

Guardsman Group realises that our youth and their education are central to the development of our nation hence our focus on youth related activities. Recently, the Guardsman Games raised funds which will benefit 3 charities – all targeted towards our youth but today we are proud to present yet another batch of bright young minds as they embark on their journey to a new phase in their lives. This year will be the first year that the GSAT Scholarship Awards will come under the Guardsman Group Foundation and there are 22 recipients this year – 8 from Guardsman, 14 from Marksman We also recognize Immaculate Conception 6th form Honor Roll Student Shana Pasco who was also a recipient

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Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet The New Year is an inspiring time to make a change in your life for the better. Are you making a resolution for 2019? Warning: More than half of all resolutions fail, but this year, they don’t have to be yours. Use the 10 tips below to create your plan for making 2019 the best year yet.

1. PARTICIPATE IN A SAVINGS CHALLENGE

2. PICK UP A HOBBY.

Saving money takes a great deal of selfdiscipline. How do you stay motivated to hang on to your money rather than spend it? Easy — turn it into a challenge. With an ambitious goal and a savings game plan, even if you don’t quite reach your goal, at the end of the challenge you’ll be far better off than where you started.

Did you know that having a hobby is good for you? Hobbies can lower your stress levels, boost your brain power, improve your ability to focus, and more. Therefore, in 2018, start a new hobby.

3. READ MORE BOOKS If you have the time, and the self-discipline, another way to master a new skill for free is to spend more time with your nose between the pages of a book. There’s no better way to get in the mind of an expert than to read their work. And chances are just about anything you want to learn has probably been written about by someone.

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5. STOP PROCRASTINATING. 9. LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS: If you didn’t achieve your goals this year, procrastination was the likely culprit. Make 2018 the year you stop procrastinating and start getting things done. This will help you to ensure that you won’t be sitting there at the end of next year wondering why you never got around to working on your goals.

6. GET IN SHAPE: It’s easy enough to start an exercise and diet program, but the trick is to find a decent one that will give you steady results and will be easy to stick to in the long run.

4. BE MORE GRATEFUL 7. REDUCE STRESS: If you haven’t climbed aboard the gratitude bandwagon yet, this is the year to do it.

There are studies that show that gratitude can make you 25% happier. Think about that for a second: you can be 25% happier simply by taking the time to count your blessings and think of all the good things in you life!

Being grateful will also help you to overcome adversity, improve the quality of your sleep, and allow you to get along better with others.

For next year, resolve to be more grateful.

Uncontrolled anger can get you into a lot of trouble, but things like jealousy and pride are destructive in all circumstances. Gaining control over your feelings allows you to keep a level head and think more rationally, even during emotionally charged conflict situations.

They say that stress is one of the biggest killers out there, and it can have a very destructive effect on your relationships as well as your health. It may be an unavoidable side effect of our hectic modern lifestyles, but it can be effectively managed with the help of useful, unconventional and easy to practice tricks for stress management.

10. SPEND LESS TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Social media has become a serious addiction among a wide range of demographics. It’s fine to stay in touch with friends and family, but if you consistently spend more than an hour every day on social media, it’s time to make a change.

8. GET MORE QUALITY SLEEP: With big TV’s, computers, smartphones, tablets and all sorts of gadgets with glowing lights and beeping alerts, it can be hard to get enough sleep at night. You should be aiming for at least 8 hours of sleep a night, and there are fairly simple ways to achieve this number if you make use of science and everyday hacks.

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Tropical Curry Shrimp

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine curry seasoning and shrimp. Allow

INGREDIENTS

to marinate for 20 minutes. Heat oil in frying

2 tbsp Curry Sauce

pan. Add garlic and sautĂŠ for 1 minute.

2 cups Medium Shrimp (cooked) 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 4 cloves Garlic (chopped) 3 tbsp Coconut Cream Powder 4-5 slices Pineapple Slices (reserve juice)

2. Dissolve coconut powder in 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Add to pan along with onions.

Heat for 1 minute.

1 medium Onion (chopped) 3 medium Tomatoes (cut in wedges) 1 large Sweet Pepper (cut in strips)

3. Fold in shrimp and simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Add pineapple slices, tomatoes and sweet pepper, heat thoroughly and serve with your choice of Pasta.

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CARS • Park your cars in a welllighted area.

• Avoid driving alone especially at night.

• Keep all car doors locked and windows closed while in or out of your car. Also ensure to set your alarm and other anti-theft devices.

• Don’t park your car too far from your destination and always take note of where your car is parked.

Children •

If possible, leave small children at home with a trusted babysitter

• Teach children to stay close to you at all times while shopping.

• Never allow children to make unaccompanied trips to the restroom.

• Children should never be allowed to go to the car alone and they should never be left alone in the car.

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Avoid using an ATM in isolated locations.

If you must use an ATM, choose one that is located in a welllighted location with people around.

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Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad.

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Always check the ATM card section and the keypad for tampering. Skimming devices are prevalent during this time of year.

Shopping • It is advisable to shop during the day, but if you must shop at night, ensure to go with a friend or family member.

• Avoid wearing expensive items when shopping.

• Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible.

• Even when in a rush and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.

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Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.

• Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.

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Keep your bags and valuables out of sight, make use of your glove compartment or boot.

• Keep your car doors locks and windows wound up.

• Be aware of persons coming up to the car, begging or selling (some may be robbers in disguise).

• Don’t be distracted while driving; pay attention to your surroundings.

Be Safe and Happy Holidays from Guardsman Elite

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Last Minute Tips for Gift Buying We know you’re busy, and we promise you can still make their day with this list of last minute gifts that you can still buy that will help the recipient maintain the illusion that you were thinking about them before, like, ten minutes ago or whatever.

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NIGHT OF BABYSITTING For a parent juggling a million things at once, sometimes the very best gift is simply a chance to get away from it all. Make a coupon for a night or two of free babysitting. It will only take you a few minutes to put together, and it will definitely be appreciated. Show me a parent who doesn’t want a night away from the kids, and I’ll show you a parent that has forgotten that they need to take care of themselves too.

GIFT CARD TO (ALMOST) ANY SPA

EVENT TICKETS

Buy them a couple tickets to a great event or show as a little test. Will they give the extra ticket to you? You just gave them this very thoughtful gift, after all. Or do they keep them both.

In which case, maybe they just get a box of chocolates from the drug store next time You might think you’re stressed about trying to find a last minute gift, but it’s probably nothing compared with how stressed they are every day. Help them relax and forget about their troubles with a day at their favorite spa.

NETFLIX SUBSCRIPTION It’s pretty hard to go wrong if you’re giving them a Netflix subscription. The most popular streaming site on the internet really does have something for everyone, so we guarantee it’s a gift that’ll be used for hours upon hours of shows and movies and everything in between.

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GUARDSMAN LAPA TRACKER! The coolest gift you could give to anyone would be a LAPA tracker. Help your loved one to take control of their lives with a tracking device that they can attach to things they don’t want to lose. Common examples are keys, pet collars, wallets, suitcases and even your passport! You can then locate the items through their smartphone app (iOS and Android), which tells you whether you’re moving towards or away from the Lapa in question. It will even make the Lapa ring, to locate it more easily once you’re close.

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I am a Series In recognizing that our strength is in the force of over 8,000 people who choose to work with Guardsman, we pay homage to them and recognize them as our foundation. “I am a Guardsman� is a campaign that is meant to honor every single employee for their hard work and dedication.It is meant to show the people who make it all work. It serves to highlight our team members who serve their clients daily with pride. It is a beacon in a world that forgets to celebrate the good.

See the 9 employees who were highlighted in the last quarter, their stories can be found our social media pages @guardsmangroup on Facebook and instagram

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Need to recover from all that Christmas Shopping?

Get extra cash by selling the services of the Group and earn referral fees!

Convince your friends, family or a complete stranger to use the services of Guardsman, allow the Sales Team to close the deal and everyone wins including you!

With your help the Sales Department is committed to achieving continued growth through the creation of new clients and upselling to existing clients.

On behalf of the Sales Department, we would like to thank you for the support over the year and look forward to your continued support in the New Year.

Sales Team

CALL: (876) 930-SAFE EXT: 2064 E-mail: saleshelp@guardsmangroup.com

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