WINTER 2014 EDITION
POWERING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER
RECOGNITION of Excellence Award - December 2013 Page 3 SERVICE Awards Page 4 MEN’S HEALTH Check
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COMMUNITY Support Program
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EVENTS Around EPSA
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NEW FACES A WARM WELCOME TO THE EPSA TEAM! Paul Butler Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Perth
Justin Chapman Parts Coordinator/Storeperson – Engines Mulgrave
Sasha Jolley Management Accountant – Head Office Hallam
February 2014 Darryn Maher Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Jamisontown
James Easom Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Brisbane
Alison Parish Branch Administrator (mat. leave contract) – Rental Sunshine
Colin Green Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Rockhampton
October 2013 Stan Wilson Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Kalgoorlie
December 2013 Steve Adamson National Sales Manager – Rental Adelaide January 2014 Glenn Butcher Business Unit Manager – Engines Mulgrave Karo Sam Project Manager/Estimator – Engines PNG Chris Leane Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Adelaide
Tristan Connor Yard Person – Rental Darwin March 2014 Bill Thomson General Manager EPC – Head Office Hallam Jeremy Armstrong Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Darwin Louise Smith Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Townsville
May 2014 Patrick Walters Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Newcastle
From top to bottom on the right: Justin Chapman Parts Coordinator/Storeperson – Engines Mulgrave Colin Green Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Rockhampton Jeremy Armstrong Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Darwin Sasha Jolley Management Accountant – Head Office Hallam
FAREWELL
EPSA recently farewelled valuable members of our team, we wish them well.
Hans Eggers Service & Parts Support Officer – Engines Mulgrave
Tony East Key Account Manager – Marine Engines Perth
In March this year, Hans completed 16 years of service, working firstly with Deutz Australia, then MWM Energy Australia and finally with EPSA Gas Parts and Service at the Mulgrave Branch. Hans’s last day with EPSA was 17 April.
For 15 years, Tony was the face of EPSA’s Western Australian Marine Sales Team. Right up until his very last day, Tony was as passionate about investing his time and energy into his customers as he was when he sold his first diesel engine in 1976. Tony retired in February.
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Les Sherwood Energy Rental Consultant – Rental Brisbane
Robert Eamer Sales Representative – Industrial Engines Perth
After 4 ½ years with EPSA, Les finished up in December 2013. Les had an extensive knowledge of EPSA products, especially temperature control equipment. He was a great team player who was always happy to lend a hand, even assisting sales representatives in other states.
Robert retired in October 2013 after spending the last 20 years with EPSA. Robert started out as a Sales Representative to market the EPG range and subsequently built the WA Industrial portfolio from a small base to a significantly large business in 2013.
We thank Hans, Les, Tony and Robert for their many years of loyal service and wish them all the best in their retirement and new endeavours.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
DECEMBER 2013
2014 RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER — LEE HO ONG Recognition of Excellence is awarded to staff nominated by their peers for outstanding performance in the work place. For nominees, it is a true reflection of their dedication to our business successes. Congratulations to Lee Ho Ong, Project Manager, Engines Perth, who was the chosen recipient of the December 2013 EPSA Recognition of Excellence Award in the Operational Excellence category. Lee Ho started with GMEC as a Control and Electrical Systems expert for Marine applications. He worked extensively on highly technical installations that required compliance on class delivered to clients all over the world. Lee Ho was nominated not only for his past work but more recently for the extraordinary effort he has put in to resolve a highly technical and complex issue on the Australian Customs and Border Protection Vessel. Lee Ho continues to demonstrate his willingness to put in that extra effort when required, and his knowledge and lateral thinking gives EPSA that extra edge in providing solutions to complex issues. This is also acknowledged in the wider Caterpillar business. Lee Ho has received much praise for his work, both locally and from head office and is a deserving winner of this award.
As part of the Recognition of Excellence Award, Lee Ho received a framed certificate by Phil Canning and a $1000 cash/voucher prize.
WHEATSTONE PROJECT VALUES (CCCC) AND MODEL BEHAVIOUR AWARD — RON DARCH Ron says: “It means a lot to be recognised by Bechtel. Apart from the award, it is good to know that they actually appreciate when someone does something to protect the project and environment”. Ron was presented with the award by Jim Henschel (Senior Wheatstone Project Manager — Bechtel) at our Wheatstone site in Onslow. Ron also received a Wii Game Console, which he has generously given to his grandkids.
Jim Henschel and Ron Darch
In October 2013, Ron Darch received the Project Values (CCCC) and Model Behaviour Award from our customer Bechtel at the Wheatstone Rental Project. This award recognises the efforts Ron made to stop a potential environmental incident on a neighbouring work site being operated by another contractor. Not only does Bechtel acknowledge Ron prevented the diesel leak onsite but appreciates Ron’s initiative and the conscientious manner in which he represented EPSA.
“Encouraging and promoting excellence within our business and recognising the achievement of our people and their contribution to making our business more successful.”
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SERVICE AWARDS Congratulations to the following employees who have achieved significant individual service milestones. The long standing team at Larapinta also recognised some past Service Awards with their more recent group Service Recognition Award Celebrations. As always, please accept our sincerest thanks for your efforts and dedication to EPSA. We look forward to many more years of your contributions. 10 years Rob Flack, Marine Sales Representative, Engines Sydney John Klamut, Electrician/Technician, Brisbane Mal Edwards, Regional Business Development Manager, Rental Townsville Lindsay Arndt, Key Account Manager/Sales Engine, Engines Brisbane Grant Taylor, Sales Representative, Engines Brisbane Keith Gillies, Project/Installation Supervisor, Engines Brisbane 15 years Martin Ditchburn, National Marine Business Manager, Engines Hallam
Gary Humphreys, Supply Chain Planning Manager, Head Office Hallam Andrew Ritchie, Project Development Manager, Engines Brisbane Bob King, Senior Project Manager, Engines Brisbane 20 years Rob Siegrist, Business Segment Manager Gas Power Solutions, Engines Perth Bruce Horwood, Project Manager, Engines Brisbane 25 years Sharyn Sullivan, Administration Manager, Engines Brisbane 30 years Ian Allison, Regional Sales Manager, Electric Power, Engines Brisbane
Left to right: Bruce Horwood, Ian Allison, Grant Taylor, Lindsay Arndt, Sharyn Sullivan, Bob King, Keith Gillies
Rob Siegrist congratulated by Phil Canning
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Rob Flack recognised by Jon Coles
Ian Allison Regional Sales Manager, Electric Power (Larapinta)
IAN ALLISON REMINISCES WHILE HE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH CATERPILLAR 30 years seems to have gone so quickly and as time goes on it seems to move even faster. The pace of business today is a far cry from the days of 30 years ago, when quotes were hard copy typed and the only person with a mobile phone was James Bond. All I had was a pager and pocket full of coins to use in a public phone box. I started at Hastings Deering on 19 March 1984, as the Sales Coordinator for the engine sales group. First day at work required a jacket and tie as Hastings had a strict dress policy, whereas today almost anything goes (within reason). It took 12 months to learn the ropes of the business and I then moved into a marketing trainee role (basically a slave for the field reps), which I held for 18 months before becoming a General Line Sales Rep. My patch was Brisbane north through to Proserpine. Those were great days as once you left the office there were no mobile phones, no laptops — just the open road and the prospect of finding some great business with a variety of customers from trawler operators, quarries through to island resorts on the Great Barrier Reef.
Opportunities soon came to fruition with the sale of a 3608 gen set for Hayman Island, with a bunch of 3500 series thrown in for good measure. The Engine Sales Manager at that time couldn’t believe it. I even sold Hayman Island engines for one of their boats so they certainly were a great client who was sold on the full Cat® package of support. The transition to EPSA in 1992 saw me take the role as Business Manager for Power Generation for a number of years until a short stint as a Business Development Manager, prior to becoming the Northern Regional Sales Manager for Electric Power. So what has changed in 30 years? The power generation business is certainly more complex today, both from a commercial aspect and definitely for the technology that is demanded by our clients. But the importance that our customers play in business hasn’t changed. I have met some terrific people from a variety of industries, some of whom still remain as customers to this day. EPSA would like to congratulate Ian on this fantastic achievement!
HEALTH & WELLBEING MEN’S HEALTH CHECKS
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Time for a check-up!
When was the last time you had a check-up? All men should have regular medical check-ups. It is particularly important to monitor your health if there is a family history of disease. Your health should always be your first priority in life, especially when you start hitting your 30s and 40s.
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Annual check-ups are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Some illnesses and afflictions can be prevented by the care and advice you receive at a routine check-up.
Test yourself Do you have regular check-ups? Are you putting your health at risk by not looking after yourself? Test your risk with this quick quiz. A. How are old are you? 1. Aged 18 or less 2. Between 19 and 45 3. Over 45 years B. Are you overweight? 1. No, I’m the correct weight for my height. 2. I’m carrying a little bit of cuddle but nothing to worry about. 3. Yes, I’ve got a problem with my weight. C. Do you smoke? 1. No, I’m a lifelong non-smoker. 2. I used to smoke but I quit. 3. Yes I smoke, either occasionally or regularly. D. How often do you exercise? 1. Most days of the week. 2. Up to three times a week. 3. Hardly at all or never. E. Does a serious health condition, like heart disease, run in your family? 1. No, we’re all very fit. 2. Yes, a distant relative has had a serious health problem. 3. Yes, a close relative such as
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a parent or a sibling has had a serious health problem. F. Do you know your current blood cholesterol level? 1. Yes, I had it checked within the last 12 months. 2. Not currently, but I had it checked within the past few years. 3. No, I’ve never had it checked. G. Do you visit your doctor when you are unwell? 1. Always, apart from minor illnesses that tend to go away by themselves such as the common cold. 2. Yes, but only if I have to; for example, if I’ve been sick for a while or if I’m not sure what’s wrong with me. 3. No, I dislike going to the doctor and prefer to tough it out. H. When was the last time you visited your doctor for a medical check-up? 1. Within the past 12 months. 2. Within the past few years. 3. Many years ago or never.
HOW DOES YOUR HEALTH SCORE? From each of the questions add the number from each answer together from questions 1- 8 to calculate your score ex. Q.1 How old are you? 1. Aged 18 or less (1 point) 2. Between 19 and 44 (2 points) 3. Over 45 years (3 points). Your score is: Score 8 to 12: Congratulations, it appears that you take responsibility for your health. Keep up the good work and continue to have regular medical check-ups. Score 13 to 18: Some of your choices may be putting you at increased risk of health problems. An annual medical check-up is important. Consult with your doctor for information and advice. Score 19 to 24: Many of your choices are putting your health at risk. It is important that you make an appointment with your doctor to have a check-up and discuss the many different ways you can improve your lifestyle and wellbeing.
Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start or early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps that increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life.
Adrian Lepre, Project Engineer
The Red Cross First Aid app is a free, comprehensive pocket guide to first aid, giving you access to the most up to date first aid information anytime, anywhere! The app supports the important life-saving skills acquired through Red Cross First Aid training with quick and easy-to-use instructions, interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and helpful video images. With more than two million downloads from the US and the UK, this comprehensive app is a tried and tested resource from the world’s largest provider of first aid training.
To download this app go to www. redcross.org.au/first-aid-app.aspx. A special thanks to Chris Antony (Project Coordinator, Engines Adelaide) for finding this gem! If you’re a First Aid Officer for your branch, please remember to check when you’re due for a first aid refresher course!
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HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT TOOLBOX TALK
WITH ALLIE AND SHANE
WORK STATIONS AND PRACTICES When working at benches, desks or around machines, the ease of carrying out the tasks, or the way the tasks fit the person, is a major factor in preventing fatigue, promoting comfort, achieving the required production and helping to prevent accidents and injuries. We spend a lot of time at our desks, researching, preparing work, or doing data entry. Your body posture is important and chairs need to be adjusted so that you can sit comfortably and your lower back is supported, your elbows are slightly above the desk or bench and your feet can be flat on the floor. If the height is not quite right, a footrest may be needed. When typing, elbows should make an angle of 90 degrees or slightly more and wrists should be straight and not bent up. It may be more comfortable to fold the small “feet” under the keyboard up so that it can sit flat. Avoid pressure on your wrists. Your head should be slightly forward so you are looking slightly down to the computer screen. Wearing bifocal glasses at a computer should be avoided because of the need to tilt your head back to look through the lower part of the glasses. This is likely to lead to a sore neck. Examples of good posture and computer height is demonstrated in the illustrations below. Avoid holding a telephone on your shoulder for an extended time. If you need to use your hands while using a telephone, consider a headset. Lighting and glare control are important. The level of general lighting needs to be comfortable and task lighting may be needed. Working in shadow, glare or reflections can lead to eye strain and an unnatural posture may be adopted to avoid the shadow or glare. This in turn may lead to back, neck or shoulder discomfort, particularly if the posture is sustained. Moving the desk or task slightly or installing a blind may easily solve the problem.
The components or equipment you need should be within easy reach. Those used most frequently should be closest and the space needed for the task should be directly in front of you. By using the basic principles of ergonomics, you can set up your workstation or work area to minimise aches, pains and repetitive strains. If muscles are held in the same position for extended times, particularly to hold a significant load, lactic acid builds up in the muscles. Such postures are soon tiring and lead to fatigue and wasted energy. Movement minimises the effect, so change position, reverse the load on your muscles and stretch. This is important if you sit a lot — get up, walk around and stretch. Remember to: • Avoid unnatural positions and postures. • Avoid keeping your arms outstretched either forwards or sideways. • Make sure that your work area is at a comfortable height. • Handle objects at heights between mid-thigh and shoulders as much as possible. • Keep arm movements either in opposition to each other or symmetrical. Moving one arm by itself should be minimised. Supervisors and managers can consult with their people on improving task design and work practices, with assistance from the HSE professionals on staff, or by resourcing ergonomics from: • www.ergonomics.com.au/pages/400_useful_info/420_how_to_sit.htm • www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA/about/Publications/ Documents/31/ErgonomicPrinciplesChecklistsForOfficeFurniture _1991_PDF.pdf. Please feel free to contact me with any enquiries. Allie Jarvis
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We spend a lot of time at our desks, researching, preparing work, or doing data entry. Your body posture is important and chairs need to be adjusted so that you can sit comfortably and your lower back is supported, your elbows are slightly above the desk or bench and your feet can be flat on the floor.
SPOT THE HAZARD Each day in the workplace we tend to only notice the major hazards. Small ones we tend to ‘normalise’, meaning we stop perceiving them as a hazard. Further, we generally see what we focus on, being the means to the end we are chasing — production or perhaps even a sale, examples are endless. There are things in between that we take for granted or simply aren’t concerned with — therefore we don’t notice them.
A fix doesn’t always mean a need to spend; it can simply mean an adjustment to the practice. There are times that it will require spending; however, if we work hard to seek out as many hazards as possible in the workplace and brainstorm ideas for a fix, then priorities can be made accordingly. Where to start?
Shane Cadan HSE Advisor
What tools do we currently have or what activities can we implement to get past this? We have monthly branch safety checklists; we can also schedule a ‘hazard hunt’ into our work cycles where everyone contributes. Preventing incidents should be something that is planned and scheduled. We don’t like hazards when they happen and whether they are property damage, security breaches or personnel injuries could mean many things — pain and suffering to individuals, morale problems, employee turnover, down time, disrupted schedules and even financial loss (direct and indirect). Whatever the case, your job goes smoother without them — they’re a pain. So why shouldn’t we invest a little time and effort into preventing unplanned events? Where do we look in a workplace engulfed in modern legislative parameters such as building codes, IR policies and the omnipresent harmonised WHS laws (WA and VIC excused)? Well, the benefit of this labyrinth of rules and regulations is that we’ve already invested in compliance — perhaps we should now sweat the small stuff. Maybe even just look at our most recent incidents — slip and trip hazards, eye injuries and even environmental spills. Let’s start with housekeeping. These poor work practices could be as simple as doing our normal work in unsafe conditions which are free from clutter.
1. Get full staff involvement — Hazard prevention needs to involve the whole branch. The hazard hunt cannot simply be undertaken by the branch managers; each person needs to get involved. If the branch is of an appropriate size, break up into groups and look at different areas. There are inefficiencies in having everyone walk around as a group and viewing the same areas. 2. Don’t let a hazard slip you by — If the hazard is of a nature where there is definite risk to personnel and if there is no immediate fix, due to funds, resources or time, as a minimum an action to shield personnel from the hazard is essential. This can be as simple as communication, signs and even barricading (soft or hard). 3. Work to address all actions identified — All hazards need to be added to a branch action tracking register. People won’t be motivated to correct unsafe practices or conditions if they don’t believe there will be any buy-in. Not only is it important to list the actions, it is also imperative that a timeline is put on there — one that is achievable. Equally important is a follow-up on the identified actions and some feedback on the status. If nothing can be done about actions, then employees deserve to know the reason why.
A weekly hazard hunt in our work cycles where the entire branch is involved is just the first step to building a greater and safer workplace for everyone.
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NEWS ROOM A great deal has been happening in Marketing — here are just a few points of interest.
Marketing Manager
We have a two new pieces of sales collateral — EPSA Sales Brochure and the Diesel Generator brochure. These brochures are available as PDFs on our website under Resources. All Branch Managers will have received copies. You will also receive copies of the Australian Hybrid brochure and a CPM Power Profile. We have a new EPSA expo wall and a USB with videos, animation and powerpoint presentations. These are available to use on a monitor
at your next expo stand; just let us know when you need them. We have transitioned to mostly online advertising; we advertise on other websites, search engines and social media platforms. Please look us up and like/join/follow. Caterpillar has produced a series of videos for social media and online; STACK, GRAVITY and CHINA SHOP. They demonstrate the capability, durability and dependability of the Cat® product. They also reflect the new Caterpillar branding BUILT FOR IT. You can view them at our website or scan the QR code above.
If you need any support or have some ideas, please contact me, we’re here to help you: catherine.maguire@energypower. com.au.
ON THE MOVE WITH EPSA As EPSA branches grow and shift, opportunities arise from time to time to relocate staff into new or higher positions. It is, as you would guess, a huge undertaking for both EPSA and the relocating person and family, but there are multiple benefits to both parties. Relocating staff allows EPSA to retain known and trained staff, and support and award excellent contributions with career development opportunities. Benefits to the staff are also numerable — developing your career within the same industry, continuing employment and retaining accrued long-service leave and annual leave, plus the possibility to live in new places you wouldn’t have otherwise considered. Here’s a couple of recent stories from EPSA’s staff relocations.
KIM HOWLETT’S STORY Kim Howlett started at EPSA in 2004 as an Industrial Sales Representative in NSW, moving to National Business Manager Olympian, National Business Manager Retail EPG, and then a split role as Regional Sales Manager NSW and National Business Manager Retail EPG. During the start of this year, Kim and his family relocated from commuting to Sydney from Canberra at the Ingleburn branch to Brisbane’s Larapinta.
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What does your family unit look like?
What do you see as the advantage of relocating within EPSA?
My wife, three kids and one dog.
Mainly the support available throughout the move, which wouldn’t be there had we ever needed to make a similar move interstate outside of EPSA.
What was the initial family reaction to the proposal to relocate? Excitement of the car trip (two-yearold Hugh and dog Jaz), happiness to be near close family members again (wife Michelle). How easy was it to get organised and how long did the moving process take? Getting ready to move was relatively straight forward as my wife Michelle did most of the organising; I just did the heavy lifting! The move itself was all done in one week, but the unpacking went for weeks. How easily did you settle in or have you settled in? To be properly settled in with establishing new friendships outside of work took about six months, but once the boxes are unpacked and your family life gets back into a normal routine we were pretty comfortable. How did EPSA help with your move? EPSA (HR particularly) were so helpful and did everything they could to help us prepare and make the actual move, and the BNE team have been really welcoming, which has been wonderful.
What was the initial family reaction to the proposal to relocate? Initially they were a bit apprehensive. The company arranged for us to visit as a family and check out what Kalgoorlie had to offer — after the trip they were at ease. The town is well equipped for schools, sports, shopping and all the usual needs, the people here are very friendly and easygoing, which is what convinced us. How easy was it to get organised and how long did the moving process take?
The Howlett family enjoying Christmas in the new digs in Brisbane.
PAUL WALTER’S STORY Paul Walter started with EPSA in 2008 as the Adelaide Rental Branch Manager, before having a brief hiatus to Petro Industrial for 10 months. After realising just how much he was missing EPSA, Paul and his young family have just newly relocated to dusty Kalgoorlie, as the Kalgoorlie Branch Manager. What does your family unit look like? Wife, two kids, two cats and a dog.
Very easy to organise — three quotes for transport and then just agreeing to a date. No real stress, excluding a train derailment which delayed our belongings for a week — thanks Kimberley for helping out with accommodation over Easter! How did EPSA help with your move? EPSA couldn’t have done more, certainly made what could have been a very stressful time an enjoyable experience. What do you see as the advantage of relocating within EPSA? EPSA is a great business and I wanted a fresh challenge, without leaving the business, so this has worked out great!
EPSA COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM EPSA proudly supports and encourages our people to actively participate in fundraising activities that benefit the community we live and operate in. EPSA contributes to the fundraising efforts by donating $500 to the cause.
PEEL DISTRICT CYCLING CLUB JUNIOR TOUR — STEVE RILEY
If you are considering participating in fundraising and would like EPSA’s enthusiastic support behind you, applications are via perfect forms (e-form) located on EPSA’s intranet.
Kewdale’s Industrial Sales Representative Steve Riley has been a member of the Peel District Cycling Club for just over two years. Steve trains with the Peel Cycling Club most weekends and competes in the occasional race, along with actively supporting the club with the odd BBQ and helping out where he can.
The EPSA Community Support Program recently supported two great causes — Breast Cancer Care and the Weekend to End Women’s Cancer. Here are the stories behind the fundraising efforts.
BREAST CANCER CARE — DEBI TAYLOR (JOHN TAYLOR) During December 2013, John Taylor’s wife Debi and her friend Nicola completed a challenge to walk from Mandurah to Scarborough (WA) in aid of Breast Cancer Care. They completed the 100 km walk in just over 20 hours, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees on Saturday and 41 degrees on Sunday.
With the help of sponsors such as EPSA, the Peel Cycling Club was able to hire the Perth Motorplex and run a traffic-free race for the first time for a group of 61 junior cyclists from all over Perth and beyond. The road venue where the club usually hosts the event was unavailable due to a number of fatal accidents this year in WA. With that in mind, event organisers sought to find a safe venue with an interesting course and no traffic. Steve’s five-year-old son Elliot was too young to compete this year but he is fast becoming a promising young rider and hopes to race in the event in future.
Debi and Nicola have raised nearly $3,000 so far, including the generous contributions made from the EPSA Community Support Program and many EPSA staff.
Debi Taylor and Nicola
WEEKEND TO END WOMEN’S CANCER — JESS EMERY (PHIL HEDT) The Weekend to End Women’s Cancer was held in March 2014. Phil Hedt’s daughter Jess completed 43 km of the challenging 60 km, over the two day walk. The walk was ended early for Jess due to an old ankle injury but that didn’t stop her from raising $2500 her to help end women’s cancer.
Congratulations to all the ladies for their incredible fundraising efforts and personal achievements.
Jess Emery
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BRANCH EVENTS A TASTE OF HARMONY WAS A HUGE HIT AT THE KEWDALE BRANCH!
CHRISTMAS AT HALLAM
A Taste of Harmony is a free and delicious way to celebrate cultural diversity in the workplace. With one in four workers coming from overseas, there has never been a more important time to acknowledge and celebrate Australia’s diverse workforce. This year’s A Taste of Harmony ran from 17 to 24 March. Workplaces choose a day during this time to bring in a dish that represents their cultural background or from a culture they might not have tried before to share with their fellow co-workers. The idea is to encourage employees to share a little about themselves and tell stories of their cultural backgrounds over a new and interesting meal.
Megan Carmody & Sasha Jolley
The team from Kewdale took part for their second year in a row and enjoyed new flavours from different parts of the world, cooked with love by colleagues or their better halves. The huge menu included Kanga Bangers from Perth, Vetkoek from South Africa, Larb from Thailand, Parkin from Yorkshire and so much more! Great effort team!
From left to right: Jen Plant, Phil Canning & Grace Heggan, Cath Maguire & Donna Warren
The team at Hallam took advantage of the photo booth at their Christmas party, with a prop box and a prison theme. It led to some entertaining photos!
BRANCH INITIATIVE PERTH GETS FIRED UP FOR FUN In February this year, a majority of our Rental and Sales teams in Kewdale embraced the idea of starting a fun club. The “Hey Dadd’e’ow Fun Club” was born! The name is a play on words of our street address, Daddow Road, Kewdale. A big driver behind the idea was to give the group something to enjoy together — learn from each other outside the work arena and grow relationships and respect for the people we share so much time with. From top left clockwise: Russell Vallis, Vanessa Peach, Gary Humphreys, Rachel Allwork and Brett Marshall.
EASTER AT HALLAM On 16 April Hallam staff celebrated Easter with some hot cross buns! They were a little slow off the mark and Phil Canning beat them to it! Emailing the team at Hallam a selfie saying ‘No one here for morning tea? Lonely here in the kitchen by myself right now....’ Phil Canning
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Fun Club events alternate each quarter between a family day out and an adults’ evening. Our first family day was a Sunday in April spent on the gorgeous Swan River at Point Walter on an absolutely stunning day. John Taylor pulled up in his boat with biscuit rides and tours of the palatial abodes of the rich and famous on the menu. Donna and Kleon cooked a feast fit for a king and everyone sat in the shade, in between boating adventures, lining their bellies and catching up with work friends and families. Our next event, Christmas in July, will be at one of Perth’s comedy clubs and is shaping up to be a ripper of a night! The Fun Club also keeps in the good books by putting on a bacon and egg brekky on the last Friday of each month, which has proven to be a hit!
60 SECONDS WITH ... EMILY NASH — BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR DARWIN
Mr and Mrs Wintergerst
WEDDINGS Emily started in the role of Branch Administrator in Darwin in August 2013. Here’s a little bit about her … What did you want to be when you grew up? It changed most weeks. When I was four I thought it’d be cool to be Sailor Moon (a cartoon for those too old to know). What is something you learned in the last week? I learned that Hawthorn really is the greatest footy team ever (not that there was any doubt in my mind).
Nick Phillips (Sales Co-ordinator, Gillman) and Emily Married on 12 April. Martin Wintergerst (Mechanical Engineer, Hallam) and Kristy Married on 3 May. The ceremony was at St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Templestowe and the reception was at Weller’s of Kangaroo Ground.
FUTURE EPSA RECRUITS
When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you like to spend it? Shop, dance, go for a ride, bake something tasty (or at least try to). A talent you wished you had? I would like to learn how to surf. Favourite holiday destination? Thailand, Greek Islands, Ireland, Mansfield ... the list could go on and on. What’s the smartest thing you’ve been told? Appreciate all the little things in your life. Most prized possession(s)? My dog, a chocolate lab named Morey.
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27 August 2013 — Kimberley Wickham (Finance Administrative Officer, Hallam) and husband Ben had a baby girl named Melody Sage Wickham
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EMPLOYEE CELEBRATIONS
25 December 2013 — on Christmas Day, Lisa Hodge (Branch Administrator, Sunshine) and Lindsay had a baby boy Jack
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ENGAGEMENTS
9 January 2014 — Bryce Hassam (Energy Rental Consultant, Rockhampton) and Emma had a baby boy, Patrick Michael Hassam
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20 January 2014 — Ryan Stirling (Workshop Leading Hand, Larapinta) and Sharee had a baby boy named Benjamin William Stirling
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4 February 2014 — Matthew Burns (Service Technician, Gillman)
Andrew Grant (Sales Co-ordinator Engines, Hallam) and Caroline To be married 6 September. Kathryn Archer (Office Administrator, Mulgrave) and Stuart To be married 25 October. Megan Carmody (HR Manager, Hallam) and Shaun To be married 15 November.
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24 April 2014 — Kerri Walton (Energy Rental Consultant, Townsville) and husband Michael had a baby boy, Liam George Raymond Walton
Congratulations to all!
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INTEGRITY — The power of honesty Integrity is our foundation. We: • Deliver what we promise • Are trustworthy • Compete fairly • Do not improperly influence others or let them improperly influence us
EXCELLENCE — The power of quality To achieve ambitious goals, we: • Take pride in what we make and do • Have an intense, acute focus on our customers • Act with a sense of urgency • Achieve excellence through the Caterpillar Production System and 6 Sigma
TEAMWORK — The power of working together To help each other succeed, we: • Utilize the unique talents of our team • Strengthen our team and improve results through inclusion • Collaborate with employees, dealers, distributors and suppliers
COMMITMENT — The power of responsibility To embrace our responsibilities, we: • Are committed to Caterpillar’s success • Protect the health and safety of others and ourselves • Are personally accountable to meet our goals • Create and capture value through sustainable solutions
SUSTAINABILITY — The power to endurance To build a better world, we: • Create and capture value through sustainable products, services, solutions and operations • Contribute time and resources to promote the common good in our communities
Access the complete Code of Conduct at www.cat.com/Code-of-Conduct
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