Thank you for your help in producing this edition of High Spirit.
Alicia Allamena
Emily Blackwell
Pat Brogan
Ken L. Eberle
Emily Evelhoch
Meghan Furr
Kyle Gaskill
Darryl Gordon
Greg High
Carolyne Jordan
Rhonda Kurtz
Mark Lukes
Lisa Masters
Michelle McCann
Dave Nicholas
Jane Owens
John Peiffer
Dan Pietropola
Stephanie Reese
Elaine Richard
Jim Sieck
Fritz Shaak
Steve Shirker
Sue Thomas
Beth Tippett
Art Weaver
Susan Weisberger
Sue Weniger
Being Passionate About Our Culture
HSSL Got-R-Done and Got an Award
There Is Plenty of CACtion at High!
Hotels Unveil Head-to-Toe Renovations
Snow Storm Safety Summit
StructureCare Promotes Safety and Longevity of Concrete Structures
HSSL Co-Workers Celebrate Achievement of Drive To Zero
HCGL Co-Workers Stand Down for Safety
HEHSCL Names Logo Contest Winner
HCGL Builds Partnerships to Develop Its Workforce
“Speakeasy” is the Cat’s Meow!
HSSCL Raises the Quality Bar for Its Competitors
They Give Good Measure!
Steven M. Hafer, Maintenance Mechanic A, HCGL, Denver, PA
Adolfo Beltran Del Rio, Journeyperson B, HCGL, Denver, PA
Michelle E. Brown, CAM Programmer II, HSSL, Lancaster, PA
High Honors
High Awards
Environmental Stewardship...........15
Reel Mower Nets Environmental, Health, and Financial Benefits
Community Commitment............16 - 17
HTL Co-Workers Make Wishes Come True
High Teams Show Support in the Race Against Racism SpringHill Suites Hosts Its Third Annual ArtNight
In my role as Vice President of Corporate Culture, I would answer a resounding “YES!” to all of these questions. As a company, you have told us (through the Co-worker Satisfaction Survey) that in most areas, we are improving, which is great to see. We are doing relatively well compared to similar companies that are tracked by Sirota (our outside consultant); however, we know that we still have room for improvement in a number of areas.
If we are to improve, we need your help. We all need to strive to foster a positive, open environment that encourages authentic input and feedback. But it does not stop there. We need supervisors and leaders who will listen, who care, and who will act on suggestions where it makes sense. Are you that kind of supervisor or leader, or do you work for that kind of supervisor? I hope so.
We are working hard to ensure that we have an environment for continuous improvement throughout our business units. We can not just say that we want it; we absolutely have to foster and achieve it in order to maintain our culture.
Please help us think about how we can take challenges and turn them into opportunities. If you have a suggestion, concern, or observation, please tell your supervisor, Human Resource Manager, or Darryl Gordon, Vice President of Human Resource Services. Do not take the easy way out. Do not just walk away – speak up! You deserve to be heard. Protecting and growing our culture is very hard work, and we need to do all that we can to protect what attracted us to work here in the first place.
Why do I personally love working here? For me, it is because we have very friendly and very capable co-workers who care for each other, and who care for our customers, guests, suppliers, communities, etc. I am part of many teams
that are making a positive and lasting impact on the world, and I believe in The High Philosophy, something that was developed by co-workers and the leadership team well before my involvement with the Company.
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Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
William
This edition of High Spirit showcases many reasons why I love working at High®. The Co-worker Activities Committee, commonly known as CAC, organizes numerous activities throughout the year for co-workers and family members - and even retirees! - to enjoy, building camaraderie and giving us an outlet to just have some fun. Safety is another important topic in this issue. Taking responsibility for our work environments and being “each other’s keeper” allows us to return home to our families safely each day. The fact that you are all so committed to workplace safety, makes me feel both proud and secure. Your involvement in the community is another aspect that brings co-workers together to work toward a common goal. Additionally, the awards and recognition that High companies and co-workers garner demonstrates the outstanding and legendary level of product quality and customer service you make possible each and every day. All of this starts with one person - YOU - caring about your coworkers and your work.
Those are just some of the many reasons why I love working here. What do you love about working here? What do you value about our culture? What would you do to protect that part of our culture? How far would you go?
I am reminded of the story my father once told me (I am not sure of the original source) about a woman picking up starfish on the beach and throwing them back in the water. A man stopped her and asked, “Why are you throwing those starfish back in the water? You can not possibly throw all of them back. There are so many. So does it really matter?” She replied while holding another starfish in her hand, “Well, it matters to this one.”
To quote William James, an American Philosopher and Psychologist, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” Everyone matters here at High. You make all the difference, both as an individual and as part of your team. You are an integral part of the culture. In fact, you are the culture. So speak up and be heard! Believe it or not, you are shaping, enhancing, and growing the culture for today, as well as for tomorrow.
One person really can make a difference.
So I ask, “Why not you?”
Greg High
The High Family Council, Chair High Company LLC, Vice President, Corporate Culture
The I-81 River Relief Route Emergency Design Project in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, received the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania Grand Conceptor Award in the organization’s 2015 Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence competition. The Grand Conceptor is the top award of the competition, which recognizes outstanding achievements of Pennsylvania’s engineering firms.
Through a highly-coordinated process, the interchange was repaired and reopened seven months after it was severely damaged and structurally compromised when a tanker truck carrying 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel overturned and caught fire on the I-81 northbound ramp to U.S. Route 22. The interchange complex consists of three levels and directional curved ramp alignments, limiting access points to reconstruct the damaged structures.
Gannett Fleming served as lead design consultant for the project. Through close coordination with High Steel Structures LLC (HSSL), Gannett Fleming was able to review and approve the shop drawings for fabrication of the new steel superstructure in a matter of days. The design team responded by not only repairing the structure, but improving its safety characteristics.
Gannett Fleming designed the almost 40year-old interchange, and HSSL had done the steel fabrication in 1973. Both firms also had
the original project drawings, which expedited the design. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation teamed with Gannett Fleming to coordinate a rapid response to alleviate traffic and begin the reconstruction process immediately.
HSSL demonstrated its commitment to this fast-tracked project, which prompted co-workers to adopt the slogan, “Git-R-Done for I-81.”
interchange.
Seated: Committee
Chair Darryl Gordon (HCL), Mary Kreider (HCL), and Jennifer Castellucci (HAL).
Standing: Jim Shirk (HTL), Mike Schirmer (HSSL), Kelly Roeder (HAL), and Beth Tippett (HCL).
Not in photo: Karen Edwards (HAL), Carolyne Jordan (HHL), and Aidalis Lopez (HCL).
Take a look at the Company bulletin boards, HIGHLites screens, or the High Home site, and you are sure to see information on the fun activities organized by the Co-worker Activities Committee (CAC). During 2014, this busy group planned and executed events that included a bus trip to New York City with tickets for “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a bus trip to Washington D.C. to see the Philadelphia Phillies play the Washington Nationals, tickets to a Philadelphia 76ers basketball game and to Hershey Bears hockey games, a Movie Night, the High Cup Golf event, Summertime Post Card and Photo Contests, tickets to “Stomp” and “Music of the Night” at American Music Theater, and its annual Jingle Bell Breakfast.
While CAC continues to sponsor similar activities in 2015, it has also added a few new ones, including bowling, discounted Hersheypark passes, and discounted Fulton Theater tickets for The Wizard of Oz, just to name a few.
Each co-worker on the Committee takes time from his or her already busy schedule to brainstorm, organize, and provide fun events throughout the year for co-workers, family members, and retirees to enjoy. Thank you, CAC, for the great work you do to encourage co-workers who work hard, to play hard, too!
For Ken M. Eberle (HSSL), the CAC bowling event was a family affair.
Earlier this year, High Hotels Ltd. proudly unveiled its head-to-toe refresh of two properties: the Homewood Suites by Hilton-Harrisburg West, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and the Homewood Suites by Hilton-Reading, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Developed for Homewood Suites’ 25th anniversary in 2014, the brand’s new ‘Take Flight’ design plan called for renovation of lobbies, dining areas, outdoor patios, and guest rooms, as well as other key spaces.
The Harrisburg West property implemented the suite design standards, which included upholstered headboards, backlit vanity mirrors, accent walls, ottomans with wrap-over table, and updated kitchen pendent lighting. “We worked closely with High Construction Company to ensure a successful renovation. The contemporary designs and improvements to our lobby and suites create functional, yet inviting environments for our guests whose stays are typically longer than average,” said Keith Komon, General Manager.
Prior to this renovation, the Reading hotel had experienced a sprinkler system malfunction that flooded most of the facility. This was followed by severe storms with hail that caused serious damage to the hotel’s exterior. With the renovations now completed, General Manager James Sieck said, “Our hotel looks amazing and entices guests to socialize and live comfortably, just like they would at home. With the ‘Take Flight’ design, our property is once again a stand-out in the Reading area.”
According to Mark Fitzgerald, President and Chief Operating Officer of High Real Estate Group LLC, the successful renovation of both hotels has been another notable example of cross-affiliate cooperation. “These projects incorporated the services and expertise of Greenfield Architects Ltd., High Construction Company, High Environmental Health and Safety Consulting Ltd., the Human Resource Services team and, of course, High Hotels Ltd. Remaining open and serving guests during an ongoing renovation is a complicated process that requires careful coordination and focus, and once again demonstrates the professionalism and dedication of our High® co-workers.”
The outdoor space and refreshed lobby at the Homewood Suites by Hilton-Harrisburg West encourages guests to relax and unwind.
The ‘at home’ atmosphere of the Homewood Suites by Hilton-Reading lobby and breakfast areas entices guests to gather and socialize.
On March 5, 2015, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, was hit with a major snow storm that ended with accumulations of 7 to 11 inches; however, even Mother Nature’s best efforts could not keep co-workers from making their way to the High Corporate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department’s Safety Summit. Held annually, the event celebrates High® businesses and properties that achieve outstanding safety performance. This year, co-workers representing the 10 locations that were selected as Safety Circle winners - four from Manufacturing/Construction and six from the Hotels/Properties category - presented highlights of their safety programs and records, and shared the reasons why they should receive the ultimate prize: the President’s Safety Award.
Above, Jeff Sterner (right), President and COO of High Industries Inc., presents the award for Manufacturing/ Construction to Matt Mahonski, Plant Manager for HCGL, Springboro, Ohio.
High Concrete Group LLC, Denver, PA
Presenter: Phoenix Rann
High Concrete Group LLC, Springboro, OH
Presenter: Matt Mahonski
High Transit LLC, Lancasater, PA
Fritz Shaak, High’s Director of EHS, stated that the Drive to Zero - a goal of zero accidents or incidents in the workplace - is important and achievable, and that some of the Safety Circle winners had indeed attained this record during 2014. Fritz also recognized the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, facility of High Steel
Presenters: Dino Kondos, Mike Bresch, Dave Madonna, Rick Radcliff
High Construction Company, Lancaster, PA
Presenters: Deron Henise, Ken Wilson
Mark Fitzgerald, President and COO of High Real Estate Group LLC, presents the Hotels/ Properties award to Ann Bless, Community Manager for York Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Harrisburg West, Mechanicsburg, PA
Presenter: Laura Nagelhout (via telephone)
Hampton Inn-Lancaster, Lancaster, PA
Presenter: Chris Tanner
SpringHill Suites-Ewing, Ewing, NJ
Presenter: Laurèl Rolle
High Associates Ltd. Construction Services/ Building Maintenance, Lancaster, PA
Presenter: Rob Vasko
Bentley Ridge, Lancaster, PA
Presenter: Shawna Supplee
York Ridge, Charlotte, NC
Presenter: Ann Bless
Structures LLC (HSSL) for attaining OSHA VPP Star status, and pointed out that this had been accomplished without any conditional (follow-up) actions.
Each year, the presentations seem to become more impressive, technologically advanced and, in some cases, more entertaining. Ultimately, it is up to the High Executive Committee to determine who is most deserving of the coveted President’s Safety Awards. This year, High Concrete Group LLC’s Springboro, Ohio, facility received the award for Manufacturing/Construction, and the Hotels/Properties award was given to York Ridge, an apartment community in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Congratulations to the Safety Circle and President’s Safety Award winners. When it comes to outstanding achievement in workplace safety, everyone wins!
StructureCare® is a unique service offering within High Concrete Group LLC (HCGL) that provides preventive maintenance, restoration, and engineering services, to ensure the safety and longevity of concrete structures. As one customer recently stated, StructureCare is “problem solving for the most important asset you don’t have time for.”
The StructureCare brand was created to establish a new owner-focused customer base by:
standing alone as a professional image;
building brand recognition and loyalty;
conveying the message of solving , not selling; and
developing credibility in the industry to become customers’ first-choice resource.
The synergy of the StructureCare team provides best-of-class service and a strong foundation for growth. Under the direction of Franc Genoese, Senior Director of StructureCare, the business is growing from an ancillary service of existing HCGL customers to that of a regional consultant. In 2014, Kristina Mory was named Business Development Representative. By utilizing the experience she developed in her prior position as Regional Director of Sales with High Hotels Ltd., she successfully sold a large multi-year agreement with Marriott International. More recently, Bob Grasser came on board as Project Manager. He brings a wealth of purchasing and technical knowledge to the team, having previously served as Commodities Engineer with the Purchasing Team at HCGL’s, Denver, Pennsylvania, location.
The business opportunity StructureCare presents is an exciting part of HCGL’s future for providing single-source innovative solutions, and continues the High® tradition of establishing long-term trustworthy relationships with its customers.
Co-workers enjoy a catered lunch served by Plant Leadership and Senior Management.
When High® launched its “Drive to Zero” program approximately five years ago, many thought of it as an ideal and not an achievable goal. At High Steel Structures LLC (HSSL), safety has always been a core value; however, with its heavy manufacturing environment, the potential for injury is evident each and every day. Co-workers knew that attaining an incident-free workplace would not be easy. They faced challenges that included: the launch of in-house metalizing of secondary steel members; the acquisition of the Gemini BurnDrill; and on-boarding of new coworkers throughout 2014. In spite of these challenges, Plant One and Plant Four co-workers achieved an incident-free first quarter, proving they were up to the challenge. Following are a few of the ways in which they kept the momentum going:
CBI (Critical Behavior Inventory) checklists and frequent safety inspections, which were already in place, confirmed the culture had been working. Both of these indicators are performed by co-workers on the floor and by Plant Leadership, resulting in participation of close to 90 percent of the workforce.
Taking a shift on the serving line were Renee Entzminger, Mike Ortega, John Peiffer, and Mike Fritz.
New co-workers showed their engagement by attending and participating in monthly Safety Committee meetings.
Being “Each Other’s Keeper.” If a co-worker witnessed a fellow co-worker demonstrating risky behavior – using the wrong tool for the job, lifting with improper body mechanics, or using worn out PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), for example – they approached them directly, instead of reporting it to a supervisor, leading to immediate action to mitigate injury risk.
By the beginning of the fourth quarter, these areas remained incident-free, and it was evident that the Drive to Zero was attainable. Having built an environment of trust and camaraderie, co-workers demonstrated their total commitment to working safely, and Plant One and Plant Four co-workers were able to finish the year without an OSHA Recordable incident. To celebrate this outstanding achievement
in safety, each co-worker received a hooded sweatshirt with the High logo, and all were treated to a catered lunch where they were recognized by Plant Leadership and Senior Management. Better yet, all co-workers went home safely each day.
Congratulations, Plant One and Plant Four co-workers, for your dedication to safety. By reaching this important milestone, you have demonstrated that Drive to Zero is within reach for all High co-workers in any work environment!
High Concrete Group LLC (HCGL) held its first Safety Stand-Down on March 13, 2015. During this full-day event, 310 co-workers left their usual work duties to focus solely on safety education and training. Cross-functional co-worker groups visited stations throughout the Plant to explore the kinds of injuries and accidents that most commonly occur in those areas, and to learn how to prevent them.
Additionally, co-workers had the opportunity to participate in activities. For example, various hazards were set up in the East Building, and participants were guided on how to perform hazard assessment scans. Another session focused on “What Safety Means to Me,” and how injuries affect their loved ones. Finally, everyone had the opportunity to view the High Steel Structures LLC safety video, and learn how HCGL’s sister company is building its safety culture.
Co-workers stopped production at the HCGL Denver facility to focus on safety during a day-long Safety Stand-Down.
The Safety Stand-Down demonstrates HCGL’s commitment to co-worker safety and to “respecting the dignity of all coworkers and their families” as outlined in The High Philosophy. By building awareness of safety issues, co-workers are more likely to be able to identify risks and avoid injuries and accidents, which not only encourages, but empowers them to be “Each Other’s Keeper.”
Meghan Furr, HEHSCL’s Marketing Coordinator, presented Ian Godinez with a certificate and gift card for his winning logo entry.
High Environmental Health and Safety Consulting Ltd. (HEHSCL) partnered with art students at Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in a logo design contest. Students were tasked with designing a logo to brand a new product line being developed by HEHSCL. “Bucket Full of Safety” features various safety-related products, such as first aid supplies, hazardous material clean up supplies, or protective gear, packaged in five-gallon buckets. The self-contained nature of the product makes it convenient and readily accessible, enabling workers to respond quickly to an emergency.
The winning entry was submitted by eleventh grade student, Ian Godinez, whose logo featured a bucket topped with a hard hat sporting the High ® logo, all of which appears inside a bright yellow triangle. This very literal translation of the product line makes the purpose of Bucket Full of Safety apparent to users. Ian was awarded a certificate and a $100 gift card for his design.
As the economy continues to rebound, many businesses are competing for similar employment skills. High Concrete Group LLC (HCGL) is no exception. To fill staffing requirements at its Denver, Pennsylvania, facility, Human Resource Services has teamed with Operations Leaders to develop a number of partnerships from which viable candidates can be recruited.
The Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) and its Tech Centro Construction Training Program is one such partnership. Students complete six months of job training, while undergoing coaching in various soft skills and meeting attendance requirements. HCGL also partners with Lancaster County Career and Technology Center’s (LCCTC) Commercial Construction Program. Students are given an opportunity to build their job
skills by working in HCGL’s carpenter shop and in architectural production. Some students who have completed the SACA or LCCTC program have been offered full-time employment with HCGL.
Later this summer, HCGL will offer work co-ops to Seniors at Garden Spot High School, located in nearby New Holland, Pennsylvania. Developed in partnership with Eastern Lancaster County School District, the program provides non-college bound students with the opportunity to learn job skills while earning a pay check. Those who are hired by HCGL on a full-time basis are encouraged to identify a career path and, utilizing the High® tuition reimbursement program, return to college or a technical school to further their education.
HCGL will continue to cultivate relationships such as these, enabling it to develop its workforce to meet future business requirements.
On May 7, 2015, the Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, jointly hosted their Third Annual Client Appreciation event. This year, customers were transported back to a 1920s speakeasy with the Lancaster Country Day Jazz Band performing, while professional swing dancers cut a rug on the dance floor. Additionally, hotel coworkers dressed in period costumes, including a vintage candy girl who distributed gifts. Attendees were treated to lunch, and a grand prize was awarded to the guest with the best costume.
Trisha Herr, Diana Banol-Diaz, Marisol Martinez, Susie Torres, and Phialy Pha are ready to serve!
Hotel General Managers
Jeremy Geib (Courtyard by Marriott) and Chris Tanner (Hampton Inn) pose by a vintage automobile from Calvin High’s collection.
High Steel Service Center LLC (HSSCL) customer, Boss Precision Ltd., is a precision metal fabricating job shop located near Rochester, New York. Its diverse customer base includes local original equipment manufacturers, as well as a wide variety of mass transit, material handling, and medical equipment manufacturers. These customers rely on high-quality cost-effective parts, and Boss partners with first-rate material suppliers who aspire to the same degree of excellence. Boss recently discovered just how HSSCL exceeds the quality of other suppliers of processed steel and aluminum.
Alec Ollies, a Boss Precision Ltd. owner, and Matt Ollies, Plant Manager, are pleased with the quality of the HIGHSL product.
By weight, the vast majority of Boss’ parts are made from sheet and plate, and processed through its 4,000-watt laser machines. Surface consistency, flatness, and mechanical and chemical consistency are crucial to problem-free production. Boss had been producing parts from what they believed to be very good quality material, until they began to encounter minor surface defects and were forced to halt production until cleaner raw material could be found.
Recalling that Mark Lukes, HSSCL Sales Representative, had noted the merits of the flatness of its stretcherleveled product, Boss gave the product another look. Matt Ollies, Boss’s Plant Manager, said, “We had used some of High Steel Service Center’s stretcher-leveled products on a few occasions, but did not realize the remarkable difference until we compared it directly to our previous staple.” Boss ordered approximately 20 tons of ¼ inch-thick stretcher-leveled HRPO, and found that it could be leveled and cut to a preferred length, was delivered within a very short leadtime, and passed a visual inspection.
A few days later, Mark, along with HSSCL’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jim Cunningham, visited the customer to see how the material was working. They discovered that the laser had processed all of the plate, moved on to the next operation, and continued through the processing operations without a hitch. “We had accomplished in five days, what had previously taken at least twice that long,” said Matt Ollies.
Since this discovery, Boss has purchased many different products from HSSCL, and are delighted with the product quality. Matt and his father, Alec Ollies, a Boss owner, are grateful to HSSCL for helping them to overcome a hurdle in reaching the level of excellence expected by their most demanding customers. When it comes to quality, consistency, delivery, and price, HSSCL has raised the bar significantly for other suppliers!
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By working with a service technician and reading system manuals on his own time, Steve mastered software used to control the complex heating/cooling system in the Maintenance Building. This reduced the number of service calls needed, saving HCGL the hourly rate for a service technician. Steve also developed a preventive maintenance program to keep the system in good working order.
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Adolfo designed and fabricated two hardware carts. Starting with just a pencil sketch, Adolfo gathered input from co-workers to improve the design, and continued to ask for their ideas during the building process. By utilizing scrap steel from previous projects, he virtually eliminated material costs. The carts made hardware distribution more efficient, reducing the amount of time required for the task by half, and improved safety, organization, and ergonomics.
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Adolfo gathered input from co-workers to learn what they needed to work safely and more efficiently. He then created an innovative design for the carts and built them to specifically meet co-workers’ needs.
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When an automated drilling equipment malfunction caused a girder connection misalignment problem during erection of the Hulton Bridge just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Michelle was dispatched to the job site where she gathered measurements using the FARO arm. After returning to the office, Michelle and other co-workers expedited urgently-needed custom bottom flange splice plates. Field personnel reported that the replacement splice “fit like a glove!”
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Michelle’s willingness to travel to the job site enabled HSSL to find a fix for the problem that met our customer’s needs. Her actions reflected well on the Company and our co-workers.
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. . .earned LEED Green Associate designation from the Green Building Institute of the U.S. Green Building Council. Erin joined HCC in 2014, and serves as Assistant Project Manager.
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by Greg High
In 2014, I bought a reel mower. During this year or so of ownership, I discovered there were significant ecological benefits, as well as numerous other perks, to be gained.
For starters, it is quiet. After a long day at work, getting outside and quietly mowing the grass gives me time with my own thoughts and helps me wind down. Even better, it does not contribute to the noise pollution in my neighborhood.
From an environmental standpoint, a reel mower runs on human energy, rather than fossil fuel, so I no longer need to drive to the gas station to fill up gas cans so I can power the mower. That saves money and reduces exhaust emissions from both the mower and my car.
The reel mower - unlike a gas-powered mowerstarts every time , reducing aggravation and stress. Another health benefit is that it provides me with some much desired exercise. While the mower is lightweight and allows me to cut the grass much faster, it does not cut tall grass well. That means I need to mow more often. From a time-saving perspective, it is a wash; however, from an exercise perspective, I burn more calories, so that is a win!
The reel mower is safer than a gas-powered mower. I do not need to wear hearing protection to guard against noise. And best of all, when I stop, the mower blades stop.
Financially, it is much less expensive to operate and, other than a periodic blade-sharpening, requires very little maintenance.
While there are many great things about owning and using a reel mower, I have discovered one downside; it is creating friction between me and my neighbor. He has a riding mower. He said I make him look bad. No worries. I can take the heat!
On Sunday, May 10, 2015, High Transit LLC (HTL) co-workers made wishes come true during the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and the Susquehanna Valley’s Annual Truck Convoy. Now in its 21st year, the event raises awareness and funds to support this organization so that it can fulfill wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Thank you to HTL coworkers who prepared equipment for the convoy: Mike Bresch, Leadperson; Tyler Richardson, Fleet Mechanic; and Brad Morales, Truck Washer. Thanks also to Over-theRoad Truck Drivers Jason Moore and Richard Daughtry, who took time out of their day to drive the rigs loaded with vintage High® trucks.
The YWCA’s Race Against Racism was held in both Lancaster and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 25, 2015. High® co-workers, family members, and friends formed teams and joined others in their communities for the annual event which builds awareness of the negative impact of racism, and raises funds for anti-racism programs.
Thank you to all who participated in this important community event.
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Ewing, New Jersey, partnered with Ewing High School’s Fine Arts Department for the hotel’s Third Annual ArtNight. The event gives local student artists an opportunity to exhibit their art for members of the community and hotel guests. Works included paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, and music, and were displayed or performed in the hotel great room. According to Pat Brogan, General Manager, “ArtNight is a great event that allows us to connect with members of our local community in a very meaningful way.”
The ArtNight Committee included Scott Cirello, who is the Committee Chair and the hotel’s Chief Engineer, along with Mary Garrison, Renee Kreyling, Susan Weisberger, and Greg Werner. Michael Mancuso served as photographer for the event. Through a combination of monetary donations, bake sales, tamale sales, and a raffle for 30,000 Marriott Rewards Points, they were able to raise $1,382 in support of the arts. In addition, local restaurants generously provided food for the event.
ArtNight is one way in which the SpringHill Suites team gives back to the community, and demonstrates its support of The High Philosophy.
Co-workers, guests, and students enjoyed mingling and viewing the works of art.
SpringHill SuitesEwing co-workers pulled together to prepare for and host this exciting event.
