Loyalty Pawn Employee Services Corner

Labor Day is right around the corner! Did you know that the observance and celebration of Labor Day was a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement. *Source US Dept of Labor.

September Birthstone – A Very Blue Month! Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is most desired in its pure, rich blue color but is present in almost every color including pink, yellow and green. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust. Loyalty? How appropriate!!

Fun Sapphire Folk Lore September’s birthstone, the sapphire, has been popular since the Middle Ages. Back then, the celestial blue color of this gem symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle. Buddhists believed it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship. Early Christian kings cherished sapphire’s powers of protection by using it in ecclesiastical rings. Famous star sapphires like the 1404.49-carat Star of Adam, the 563.4-carat Star of India and the 182-carat Star of Bombay came from Sri Lankan mines. Australia was a significant source of sapphires until deposits were discovered in Madagascar during the 1990s. Madagascar now leads the world in sapphire production. This gem became a symbol of royal love in 1981 when Britain’s Prince Charles gave Lady Diana a 12-carat blue sapphire engagement ring. Prince William later gave this ring to Catherine Middleton when he proposed in 2010. Aaaaawh…Today, top-quality blue sapphire remains one of Mother Nature's rarest gems. Happy birthday to our September Sapphire babies of Loyalty Pawn!

Best Places to Work – Contest 2018 Save the date! Please mark your calendars for our awards luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 11:00am to 1:30p, at the Hilton Arden West – Details to follow! Congratulations to the entire Loyalty Pawn Team!!

ANNOUNCEMENT!! Winner of August’s – Who’s That Baby Now? Starting with the August issue of Three Balls Chronicles, we featured our first employee spotlight through our newest “guess who” contest called, Who’s That Baby Now? Our first August Who’s that Baby showcase is non-other than “Stan Lukowicz”

And the winner who guessed correctly is Jose Velasquez from the Broadway Shop!! Congratulations you are the recipient of an 8-hour PTO day! Your certificate will be emailed to you and is good through the month of September only. Enjoy!!

Who’s That Baby Now Interview.

Things you didn’t know about Stan J Lukowicz, CEO/Owner Loyalty Pawn, Inc.

Where did you grow up? Jackson, Ca until I was 10 and have been in Sacramento ever since

What did you want to be when you grew up? International Stockbroker

What thing(s) would you like to share with the team --(things about you) that most people don't know? I was bullied when I first moved to Sacramento and when I finally decided to stand up for myself. I got in a fight with the biggest guy in my class (I did not win). Got suspended for three days for starting a fight and when I got back to school the kid that beat me up asked what I did while I was grounded I told him I was grounded in my room for three days, what did you do? He said Movies, rode motorcycles and horses, shot guns, etc. He invited me over to his house the following weekend and we have been best friends ever since 7th grade.

What three adjectives best describe you and why? Loyal, dedicated, giving.

What is it about the pawn industry that keeps you in it? The people on both sides of the counter and my dedication to making a change in the industry

What is your favorite color? Blue (how appropriate is that considering this is September where the birthstone showcase is also blue!)

What is your favorite sport? Golf

What is your most memorable achievement-personally? I feel I am doing a good job as a father, it is definitely the most rewarding

What is your most memorable professional achievement? Going out on my own and with help, building Loyalty Pawn

What professional advice would you like to share with your workforce? In this industry we see all the scams there are, trust in yourself and remember we all make mistakes. I look at mistakes as a training tool and try to learn from all the mistakes I make. I have made plenty and will make more I try to not let them get me down. When/if I repeat a mistake, I become very hard myself.

Guess correctly and your answer will be entered into the October Three Balls Chronicles 2018 drawing for a chance to win an 8-hour paid day off! Email your answer to EmployeeServices@LoyaltyPawn.com and put “September Who’s That Baby Now” in the subject line then type your answer in the body of the email and send. Deadline to submit your answer is Monday September 24th. And don’t forget to email your baby photo(s) to EmployeeServices@LoyaltyPawn.com and when your photo is featured you’ll be given a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

That’s all there is to it! Good luck! Enjoy the month of September get excited, engage in and participate Who’s That Baby Now and remember, if you need HR, Payroll, Benefits, or Family support, Loyalty Pawn’s Employee Services is only a phone call, text message, or email away, 24/7/365. ~Dmae

ACROSS:

2) John’s favorite thing to buy?

6) A tool we see that is yellow & Black in color?

9) The worlds standard in jewelry grading?

12) A semi-precious metal with an atomic # of 78

14) The earliest pawnbrokers were in the 5th century and were established, owned and operated by?

15) Th number of employees work at the Broadway location?

1)The number of stores that make up Loyalty Pawn?

3) The patron saint of pawnbrokers and bankers?

4) The manufacturer of the Xbox one?

5) A type of tool made by Skil?

7) The state Luke’s daughter went to college in?

8) A type of diamond cut that is also a body part?

10) Brand of guitar we see frequently?

11) An instrument having only 4 strings?

13) What needs to be removed on all Apple devices?

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