A Culture of Teamwork

Kennebec Savings Bank has long placed a high priority on providing opportunities for employees to come together and strengthen their ability to work together toward a common goal—and all while having fun doing it.

One of the Bank’s signature employee events is the annual trip to Cabbage Island. Each summer, employees gather in Boothbay Harbor and embark on a boat trip to the quintessential Maine island destination. There they enjoy a full-service lobster bake, play outdoor games and walk the island’s natural trails, and return home to a view of the night-time lights of the harbor.

The Bank dedicates a day to appreciate all of its employees. The day starts with breakfast goodies at all of its locations and an opportunity for the Bank president and human resources director to shake each employee’s hand to say thank you. Later in the day, employees are treated to the annual Employee Appreciation Dinner. Only a handful of senior leaders are responsible for planning the evening’s entertainment and employees are not informed of what to expect

Top: For many years, Kennebec Savings Bank participated in Commute Another Way Day, which encouraged people to find a healthier and greener way to get to work.

Middle: Each year, employees are treated to an excursion to Maine’s pristine Cabbage Island for a delicious lobster bake and good company.

Bottom: Employees took to the hills for a family snow tubing trip to make the most out of a cold Maine winter!

until they arrive at the venue. Past events have included comedians, magicians, game shows, costume parties, and much more—and each have put their own unique twist on bringing together employees for fun and laughs.

Over the years, numerous family events have been held in an effort to keep it a fun work environment. From summer pool parties and lakeside beach cookouts to winter snow tubing and toboggan trips, every season provides opportunities to have some fun. For many years, the Bank hosts movie nights where employees’ children sprawl out in their pajamas on the lobby floor after closing to enjoy a Disney movie of their choice. Much pizza, popcorn and candy is consumed…maybe too much!

Although the employee events have changed in response to the passage of time and the Bank’s considerable growth, one thing remains unchanged—its commitment to fostering a close-knit atmosphere that values teamwork, trust, appreciation—and fun, of course!

Top: Kennebec Savings Bank participates in the Manchester Clean-up each year as a team to help keep the community’s common spaces looking great.

Middle: The Bowl for Kids Sake, a major fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine, provides employees with an opportunity to test their bowling skills—and wear fun costumes—for a good cause.

Bottom: You never know what to expect when Kennebec Savings Bank throws a retirement party! When Vice President and Loan Officer Tom Trafton retired in 2003, he was treated to a concert by “Bankfolk”—a play on the band “Strangefolk”—in which his son was a member.