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The following excerpt is part of a speech given by Greg High, on behalf of the High Family Council, at the annual High Forum held in September at the new Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. We thought it would be appropriate to share this message with all co-workers.
Under the leadership of Mike Van Belle, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Strategic Business Units are close to completing the annual visioning and strategic planning process. At the management level, the focus has not been on next year, or the next three years. Instead, the focus has been on what kind of organization we want to become in the year 2025. Mike Van Belle led each team through a robust planning process which covered many areas, including critical resources, competitive advantage, supplier power, buyer power, barriers to entry, and so on.
I personally had the opportunity to participate in the strategic planning sessions for every High company this year and I learned a lot. It was clear in all of those sessions that every management team sees our culture as a distinct competitive advantage. It is exciting to me that the culture started by my grandfather, and carried forward by my father and uncle, is so much a part of who we are as a company today.
The High Family Council also believes that our culture is unique and that it brings strength and purpose to everything that we do here at High. In fact, our culture is a key component of our 100-year plan.
As a Family Council, we have been doing what we can to reinforce, protect, and promote the culture well into the future; however, we recognize that each of you have the ability to really drive our
Maintaining The High® Culture
A Message from the High Family Council
culture forward, and it is clear that you have indeed been doing this. We appreciate what you continue to do to have a positive impact on co-workers as you work with them on a daily basis.
“Building Trustworthy Relationships” and “Being Innovative Leaders” is not just a saying around here. It is a philosophy that is very much aliveevery bit as much today as it was back in 1931 when Sanford High arrived at work one day to find his new welding shop closed down by the bank because of undisclosed debts from the previous owner of the business. Sanford knew he had to find a way to meet commitments that he had made to his customers, and he also had a dream to fulfill. So he moved the welding equipment to the sidewalk and went to work in front of his newly purchased business at 27 West Lemon Street….he found a way to make it work.
This beautiful Marriott Hotel is just one current (and shining) example of the many dreams that have been fulfilled over the years through perseverance against great odds and the teamwork of many people in this organization.
There is clearly a greater purpose to our work here at High. Every individual in this company is part of a team — a team with a greater purpose to satisfy customers and fellow co-workers within the context of The High Philosophy. We see evidence of that every day and that makes all of us very proud.
The High Family Council believes that we must remain vigilant about reinforcing, protecting, and growing our culture, particularly in these challenging economic times.
We invite you to join our family on our journey to dream. We dream of a place where:
Maintaining The High Culture . . .
• Every co-worker stays safe and healthy.
• The performance goals for every co-worker are clear.
• Co-worker performance feedback is timely, honest, direct, and clear.
• The input of individual co-workers is encouraged and valued.
• The High Philosophy is embraced by all.
• Customer feedback is sought on a frequent and regular basis and we are able to make changes quickly to meet and exceed customer expectations.
responsibility to maintain and build a strong cohesive ownership group for generations to come.
• The company continues to grow and seek new challenges that make a positive and lasting impact in the communities in which we do business.
• Communities are glad that they have High as an employer as they see High co-workers volunteering time and resources to make their communities even better.
• And a place where we continue to celebrate coworkers like you - who actively seek to achieve the next higher level of performance with their teams by Building Trustworthy Relationships and Being Innovative Leaders.
As we look to the future, the High Family Council sees many opportunities to continue the outstanding culture and legacy that has been established by so many people over the years. As a family, we took an overall look at what it means to be a High family member and how we can improve upon our familiness in the future.
When I say familiness, what I am referring to is a foundation of family members who share a set of strong values. It continues with family members engaged in activities together inside and outside the business which allows the strengthening of important bonds and connections. We need to do that in order to ensure a high level of commitment to the family and the business. We believe it is our
Our familiness continues by encouraging an environment of support for personal development and education, as well as an appreciation and celebration of individual differences and interests. We recognize that everyone has different dreams and aspirations and that is what makes a family so exciting.
Giving and philanthropy have always been an important part of our lives and they will continue to be. We will look for new ways to contribute to a world of beauty, prosperity, and peace. We will seek ways to do that individually as well as together as a family.
On the investment side, we see at least four important pieces that help to balance the financial strength of the family and the investments that are held. One aspect involves the operating companies and our desire to reinvest in these businesses to keep them competitive and successful in the industries and markets in which we participate. The family has the desire to own a portfolio of operational companies which exhibit high quality and operate within the concepts of The High Philosophy.
We also want to enhance our work environment and ensure that our co-workers and our communities see the High companies as one of the best places to work. This requires continued effective and positive relationships between coworkers. It requires us to rally together to achieve common goals. It requires cohesiveness and participation while respecting and valuing each others differences. We also want to continue our long-standing tradition of delivering outstanding quality and service to customers.
Investment in real estate is a very tangible asset that carries a high degree of pride in ownership for the
The second, third, and fourth generations of the High Family.
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High family. Reinvestment and growth in this sector will continue to be an important part of the future.
A third investment vehicle that most investors are familiar with is the stock market and other private investments. The family has no intention of taking the High company public, but instead, will seek to bring additional diversification and balanced risk to our family holdings by pursuing some private and public investment opportunities.
The family also wants upcoming generations to have the opportunity to explore new avenues and follow their dreams in a responsible manner. This may lead to new business opportunities for the High
companies, or may result in new enterprises that are not directly part of the High companies. Regardless, we believe it is important to continue an entrepreneurial mindset which will help to secure and support the future for generations to come.
Yes, there will certainly be generational transitions of ownership in the future; however, the key elements that will not change will be our commitment to our core values, family unity, longterm growth, and The High Philosophy.
The future looks very exciting to us and we cannot wait to dream more dreams. We invite you to join us on our continuing journey to a place where dreams really can and do come true!
EEO and Affirmative Action
It is the policy of High ® to fully comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination In Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and any other State, Federal, or local law relating to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran
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Tstatus, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Further, High provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers and applicants for employment, and ensures that all personnel actions such as recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, recall, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, social and recreational programs, and other Company relationships with co-workers are administered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
his column recognizes the awards, honors, education, and certifications earned by co-workers. We offer our sincere congratulations to these co-workers on their achievements.
David M. Crays, Jr.
To include your honor, or to honor someone else, forward the pertinent information, within three months of completion, to Laurie Newmoyer, High Corporate Services LLC.
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Lancaster Plant Recertified As An OSHA VPP Star Site
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recertified the High Steel Structures Inc. (HSSI) Lancaster fabrication facilities as a Star site in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, the agency’s highest safety award.
VPP flag by co-workers Jeff Wendler and Greg Weitzel.
High® takes great pride in maintaining the Star VPP status, says HSSI President Jeff Sterner, “We are honored for our safety program to be recognized once again by OSHA. As we continue to measure and monitor our safety progress, the ultimate objective is to eliminate all work-related illnesses and injuries.”
The VPP program was established by OSHA in 1982 to recognize employers that demonstrate excellence in their occupational safety and health programs through management leadership and employee involvement in the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. An early participant in the program, High Steel was first certified as a Star site in 1983.
To recognize this achievement, a celebration was held on October 29, 2009. Remarks were offered by State Representative Scott Boyd, County Commissioner Dennis Stuckey, as well as representatives from High including Jeff Smith and Greg High.
OSHA’s Area Director Bryan Seal, made a presentation, followed by the raising of the
Both of HSSI’s
locations are Star VPP sites, with the Williamsport facilities having earned certification in 2007. The company is part of an elite group of worksites with a proven record of accomplishment for safety initiatives. Nationwide, only 1,594 companies, 37 of which are in the fabricated metal industry, are active in the federal VPP program. In Pennsylvania, 103 companies are VPP certified.
As part of the program for the awards ceremony, The High Family Council offered congratulations to co-workers for their role in achieving this important award:
During a ceremony on August 2, 1984, High Steel Structures Inc. reached a significant milestone as the Star flag was first flown over its Lancaster facilities. Now, as a team fully committed to safety, we continue our journey
Jeff Smith, Executive Vice President of High Indutries Inc., addresses co-workers.
to reduce risks in our operations. Today the Star flag still flies over Lancaster! We can all be proud to be recognized as one of the best companies in the nation!
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As a recipient of the VPP Star site designation from OSHA, we have demonstrated our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is this commitment and understanding of safety and health issues that has allowed us to achieve success. This achievement is a result of the decisions that each of you make every day about how you will perform your work. It is about the commitment of supervision to make sure that we are performing our work safely and responding to safety concerns as soon as they surface. It is about the maintenance group that helps to maintain the condition of our facilities and equipment. It is about the safety support personnel who assist the team in its role of assessing and controlling hazards in the workplace. It is about each of us being each other’s keeper . . . every day.
Glacken, OSHA Compliance Assistant Specialist; Steve Gerber, HSSI Vice President of Manufacturing; Jeff Smith, HII Executive Vice President; Bryan Seal, OSHA Area Director.
nothing that takes priority over the safety of coworkers. There is nothing more important than having all of us go home to our families at the end of our work shift without injury or disabling illnesses that may develop later in life.
We truly appreciate the personal commitment to safety that you have made . . . keep safety at the forefront of every job you do. Thank you for your efforts and congratulations on this outstanding achievement! We are very proud of you and look forward to your continued success in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace!
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Honors Hotel/ Convention Center Facility Project Team
Those Honored Include Three High Companies
While this facility has achieved a level of safety results that represents less than 0.02 percent of employers across all of the United States, it does not mean that we can cross safety off our list. We need to continue our efforts to minimize workplace risks.
A major tenet of The High Philosophy speaks of “Building Trustworthy Relationships” and our respect for the dignity of all co-workers and their families. A significant part of this respect has to do with our commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace. We believe there is
The jury of the Mid-Atlantic Construction magazine recently honored the contributions of the entire project team –including High Concrete Group LLC, High Construction Company, and master developer High Associates Ltd. – for their work on the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster County Convention Center. The uniquely integrated facility, located in the heart of downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, received the Project of the
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The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster County Convention Center blends the city’s historic elements with modern construction.
Year Award for the Multi-Family Residential/ Hospitality category.
In addition to the hotel and convention center project, High Construction received an Award of Merit in the K-12 Education category for Lancaster Mennonite School’s Rutt Academic Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The jury focused on projects that best achieved the established goals of the project team, overcame significant challenges, adopted innovative approaches, executed exceptional design and craftsmanship, maintained safe sites, and displayed strong teamwork.
The projects will be honored during an awards ceremony on December 11, 2009, in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to honoring the firms who submitted the projects, all key
team members will be recognized for their efforts. These projects will also be featured in the Winter 2009/2010 edition of MidAtlantic Construction, a quarterly magazine published by McGraw-Hill.
High Concrete Group LLC Earns PCI Certification
High Concrete Group LLC (HCGL) has gained Certified Erector status through the field certification program of the Precast/ Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). Chicagobased PCI provides erector certification to complement its plant certification program by ensuring that product supplied by PCIcertified facilities will meet all specifications and perform optimally through proper installation.
“We believe that PCI certification helps ensure the finished quality of precast structures,” said HCGL president Rick Scheetz. “For this reason, we encourage architects and others to include PCI certification in their specifications, and give preferential treatment to outside erector firms that are certified.” HCGL also certifies its four precast concrete manufacturing plants through PCI’s Plant Certification Program.
Manufacturers, independent erectors, and general contractors may participate in PCI’s Certified Erectors Program in any or all of three categories: Simple Structural Systems; Complex Structural Systems; and Architectural Systems. In the program, erectors are subject to two crew audits each year conducted by a third-party Certified Field Auditor. The erector’s overall operations are audited annually. Additional information on PCI’s Certified Erectors Program may be found at www.pci.org.
The Rutt Academic Center at Lancaster Mennonite School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Darryl Gordon Named
To “Forty Under 40”
Darryl P. Gordon, Director of Human Resources with High Industries Inc. and High Real Estate Group LLC, has been selected by the Central Penn Business Journal as a 2009 “Forty Under 40” award recipient. The award is presented to 40 business leaders who are under the age of 40. Recipients are selected by an independent judging panel for notable successes and demonstrations of leadership, both within and outside of their chosen field.
Apartment Communities Provide The Best Of Living
The Apartment Association of Central Pennsylvania held its 2009 Best of Living Awards Celebration at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster County Convention Center facility on September 24, 2009. For the ninth consecutive year, the Bentley Ridge and Greenfield Estates teams garnered numerous awards, acknowledging excellence within the apartment industry in Central Pennsylvania.
Bentley Ridge received awards for Curb Appeal Excellence (honorable mention), Leasing and Marketing Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, and Overall Community Excellence.
Karen M. Edwards was awarded second place for Leasing Professional of the Year.
Darryl’s extensive commitment to the community includes serving as a board member of the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Foundation, participating on the steering committee for the Stevens and Smith Historic Site Project, and serving as an account executive and leadership giver for the Lancaster County United Way. He coaches Little League and sponsors various programs to help at-risk youth.
In addition to being recognized at an awards ceremony that was held in October 2009, Darryl and other honorees were profiled in a special supplement to the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal.
Congratulations on this prestigious recognition, Darryl, and thank you for your commitment to our community.
Greenfield Estates received an award for Maintenance Excellence.
In addition, both communities were recognized with a Community Service Recognition Excellence Award for
The Bentley Ridge Team Charles Roten Jr., Karen Edwards, Nelson Robles, Ginny Bitts, John Yoder, Tina McGinnis, Ronald Kilby, and Stephanie Dillard.
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Kevin Cummings, Judy Weaver, Larry Klopp, Ronald Cariello, Paul Leonard, Diane Carter.
participation in programs and services that enhance the local community.
The Orchard Ridge team received four awards at the Apartment Association of Greater Philadelphia’s Best in Apartment Living ceremony.
A first-time entrant in the competition, Orchard Ridge was honored with the top award for Overall Community Excellence, as well as Curb Appeal Excellence, Leasing Excellence, and Maintenance Excellence.
Congratulations to the Bentley Ridge, Greenfield Estates, and Orchard Ridge teams for your dedication to providing excellent service and facilities to the people who call your communities home.
High Steel Structures Inc. Holds Annual Fall Open House
The third annual High Steel Structures Inc. (HSSI) Fall Open House was held on September 18, 2009. The purpose of the event is to educate and inform bridge design consultants and project owners about industry updates on steel design, pricing, availability, and advances in fabrication technology. Speakers at the morning technical presentations included representatives from Nucor, the National Steel Bridge Alliance, and KTA-Tator.
Guests at the Open House enjoyed a catered picnic lunch, followed by a plant tour of HSSI’s fabrication facilities, where they gained a behind-the-scenes perspective on our fabrication process.
This group from Amtrak attended the Open House for the first time. Because of government stimulus money, they anticipate projects for which HSSI may be well suited.
The Orchard Ridge Team Nicole Jackson, Steve Walker, Tina McGinnis, and David Gofus.
The Greenfield Estates Team Front row: Staphanie Dillard, Megan Varano, and Tina McGinnis. Back row:
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Held in conjunction with the American Institute of Steel Construction’s National Steel Day event, guest attendance at this year’s HSSI Fall Open House reached 140, an increase of 40 percent over 2008. Across the country, more than 170 Steel Day events were held with a focus on building relationships between the steel industry and architects, engineers, contractors, developers, owners, and educators.
We offer a special thanks to the more than 30 HSSI co-workers who assisted in making this event a success.
Hotel And Convention Center Earns Praise From The Lancaster County Chamber
Of Commerce and Industry
Soon after the completion and opening of the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster County Convention Center in June 2009, Dale High received a letter from Thomas Baldrige, President of The Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Following is the letter in its entirety:
Dear Dale:
As the dust clears and a beautiful building stands tall while transforming our cityscape, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you so much for your vision, your patience, and your commitment to the
community that has enabled Lancaster to take a giant step forward toward being a real world-class City and County. Congratulations on the completion of the Marriott Hotel and Lancaster County Convention Center project!
The hotel is nothing short of spectacular. The convention center adds a new dimension of opportunity for our community. And the entire project is a tremendous catalyst to our downtown.
Now that the building is complete, it all seems so obvious. Yet, as great as all this is, the amazing thing to me is that you saw this eleven years ago. Eleven long years ago.
And, even more amazing, you never lost sight of it. Through unprecedented public scrutiny and pressure, through occasional scorn and mistrust, and through twists of fate no one could have imagined, you persevered.
And now the community is the better for it. Just as you knew it would be. Always.
You are a true role model for creating a vision and working tirelessly toward it; you are a true role model for any Lancaster County businessperson; and you are a true role model for a committed, community leader.
I cannot express my thanks and admiration enough to you and your entire team that saw this project through.
Sincerely,
Thomas T. Baldrige, President
To the High team who supported this project and saw it to its completion, thank you.
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Co-Worker Satisfaction Survey: Our Guide For Continued Success
Earlier this year, you were asked to participate in the Co-Worker Satisfaction Survey (CSS). This voluntary and confidential survey is an index to gauge how well we are working within the context of The High Philosophy, with 10 of the 37 questions directly referencing values found within our Philosophy. The CSS was completed by an impressive 86 percent of co-workers. The results from those 10 questions – called The High Way Index – show that 72 percent of those who responded feel our philosophy is alive and well; however, we must work to ensure The High Philosophy remains a relevant piece of the High® culture.
Some initially questioned the wisdom of conducting the CSS in such difficult economic times. It is true that 2009 has been a particularly difficult year for all of us. Regardless of how external market forces affect our business, we aim to make High a place where people want to work, want to stay, and recommend to others. Simply put, any time should be the right time to measure co-worker satisfaction, and we will continue to survey on a regular basis.
In comparing the overall results of the 2009 CSS to those compiled in the 2006 CSS, we found the following:
Progress continues in areas which previously received favorable marks. The high quality of the products we produce , and meeting our customers’ needs ranked the highest.
The decision-making process – team has a say in how we do our work and involved in decisions – shows great improvement, but still requires more attention.
Two areas that showed only slight improvement over 2006, and are still below our desired goal, involve celebrating team accomplishments and recognition from management.
As you can see, all of these areas are addressed in The High Philosophy. Clearly there is still much more work to be done.
THE HIGH PHILOSOPHY
Every company dreams its dreams and sets its standards. These are ours . . . We are committed to two great tasks:
1.Building Trustworthy Relationships.
Valuing our customers and meeting their needs.
Respecting the dignity of all coworkers and their families.
Energizing teamwork with participative management.
Recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of our coworkers.
Strengthening our partnership with suppliers.
Contributing to a world of beauty and prosperity and peace.
2.Being Innovative Leaders.
Creating an environment for innovation since 1931.
“Right the first time” - High quality products and services.
Investing profits to secure our future.
WE GIVE GOOD MEASURE.
Your responses to the CSS helped to guide our improvement. Action plans have been developed using input from co-workers. With objectives clearly outlined in their individual performance plans, co-workers in all levels of management are accountable for sustaining the positives, and improving where weaknesses were exposed by the CSS.
The overall results of the survey show that, while we are not perfect, we are on the right track. In 2001, High achieved ‘Best in PA’, and failed in 2007. We hope to spark your enthusiasm and rebuild your trust so that we can again be named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania. The Co-worker Satisfaction Survey is not just a survey; it is a guide to future success in our quest to remain an Employer of Choice. We thank you for your participation in this very important process.
The Green Initiave at High Concrete Group LLC: Focus On Process
High Concrete Group LLC’s (HCGL) products, processes, and practices address the growing need for sustainable design in the United States. Its leadership in developing and implementing new technologies has positioned the company to meet key needs of this market now and in the future. The following process initiatives are interwoven in a holistic approach to sustainable design with precast concrete.
Reducing cement use
The machine allows HCGL to make stronger, lighter weight, and more durable double tees using less concrete, and in quantities that meet customer demands. HCGL developed and tested a prototype of the machine, using it to fabricate the first two CarbonCast parking garages ever produced.
Maximizing form efficiency
Most of HCGL’s concrete forms are wood or steel. Standard-sized form parts allow the forms to be used many times, reducing cost and waste.
Woodforms: Steel decks and magnet hold-downs reduce plywood usage; spent forms are chipped up for use as mulch or alternative heating fuel.
By determining the actual cure time of concrete, extra cement needed for early concrete strength can be eliminated. Computer controlled curing systems allow for actual cure times to be measured based on test specimens.
Reducing energy use
With the completion of the corporate-wide lighting project, fixtures at all HCGL plants have been replaced, resulting in significant cost savings and CO2 reduction. At the Denver plant, the reduction equates to taking 668 cars off the road.
Increasing process efficiency
To increase efficiency in fabricating CarbonCast® double tees, a carbon fiber embedment machine places the non-rusting, one millimeter-thick reinforcement into the wet concrete of the precast double tee flanges.
Steelforms: Used for structural and large architectural projects; steel forms may be used hundreds of times before being refinished and, eventually, recycled.
Reclaiming process water
HCGL pioneered water reclamation among precasters. One hundred percent of water from equipment wash out, acid wash process, and raw aggregate runoff is recycled back into concrete manufacturing.
The water reclamation system separates aggregates for re-use; hydrated cement fines are collected for blending with fill; water is made pH-neutral and introduced into concrete batching in concentrations of 95 percent in structural products and 50 percent in architectural products. During system shut downs, waste concrete is collected in block form and sold.
CarbonCast® Double Tee Embedment Machine precisley places C-GRID in the wet concrete tee flange.
Jamie Stock Puts His Best Foot Forward
It was a hot August day in Morgantown, West Virginia, as Jamie Stock, Industrial Engineer with High Steel Structures Inc., set out on his first half ironman triathlon. His goal was to finish the race; his motivation was to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Despite allergies, asthma, and a less than perfect breathing technique, Jamie made it through the 1.2 mile swim in less than 60 minutes. He also admits to having made a rookie mistake; he forgot his wet suit.
the goal he had set for himself. In addition to the sense of accomplishment he feels in having completed the race, Jamie says, “I was surprised at how caught up I was in the charitable/fundraising part of the process, and the pride I feel about the people on the Team In Training crew and what they do for this important cause.” Together, they raised over $30,000 for research and care.
Jamie averaged 17.9 miles per hour during the 56-mile bike race - well above his expected pace. Drinking and eating throughout the course and going at what he felt was a reasonable pace, Jamie said, “I felt my hydration and nutrition were great. I found out otherwise later. I went too hard on the bike and spent myself for the run.”
“I usually run an 8 to 9 minute mile. For the first two miles I was under my pace goal. Things were going well until mile 2.25, when my legs started cramping. I was not sweating, and knew I was dehydrated.” Jamie pushed on, drinking, eating and pouring water and ice over his head. Finally, he saw his family, and his oldest son, Hunter, escorted him to the finish line.
Jamie managed to finish his first half ironman marathon in less than seven hours, achieving
Jamie hopes to compete in this event again next year, and feels he will be better prepared for the rigors of a half ironman triathlon. He admits to being a weekend warrior and not a serious triathlete, but encourages any able-bodied “couch potatoes” to get moving and give it a try. If you would like to join Jamie and other co-workers who are training weekly for the 2010 triathlon, contact him at (717) 399-5375.
Thank you, Jamie, for putting your best foot forward (in this case, over and over again!) to support this very worthy cause.
A Hand-Cuffed ‘High Five’ To Larry Brown!
In today’s world, it is not unusual to find business executives behind bars for wrongdoing. But when Larry Brown, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, landed in the slammer, the only thing he was guilty of was committing a good deed!
On August 19, 2009, Larry took part in the Central Lancaster Lock-Up to benefit the
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of South Central Pennsylvania. Larry, along with other area business people, was “arrested” and hauled off to “jail.” In order to be released, he was required to solicit donations from business associates, friends, and family. In all, the event raised more than $95,000. Funds will be used to benefit the clients served by MDA in Lancaster County.
Lancaster County. Their quest: To work with the Lancaster County Conservancy to help ensure the health of American chestnut saplings, as well as other tree species, in areas which are being reforested.
Participants spent a drizzly day clearing debris from tubes which surround and protect young trees from wildlife that damage them by eating leaves and bark. These tubes also trap weeds, leaves, and other organic material, which can lead to decay and the eventual demise of the trees. Volunteers came away with a new appreciation of reforestation, riparian zones, and forest history.
In addition to the clean-up work, volunteers from other area organizations joined in clearing areas of weeds in preparation for new saplings.
We applaud Larry for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of those who live with this debilitating disease.
United Way Day Of Caring: Co-Workers Care For The Environment
This year’s Lancaster County United Way Day of Caring, held on September 10, 2009, saw coworkers from High Associates Ltd., High Construction Company, High Corporate Services LLC, and High Steel Structures Inc. venturing into the wide open spaces of rural southern
The Day of Caring marks the start of Lancaster County’s annual United Way campaign. With more than 3,000 participants, this is the largest Day of Caring per capita in the nation. Companies and organizations, as well as individuals, take part in this annual event. Activities include waterway clean-up, painting, carpentry, house cleaning for the elderly, recreational and reading activities with children, landscaping, and clerical work.
Thank you to coworkers and family members for representing High in this county-wide endeavor and making Lancaster County even greener! Giving our time and talents to this cause shows that we truly do “Live United.”
Mike Newmoyer, Robin Stauffer, Charlene Kachnoskie, Lisa Greener, Jane Owens, Laurie Newmoyer, Michelle McCann, and Jay Walton. Not pictured is Kent Williams.
