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ArRr mE mAtEyS! RaEfEsT 2018 iS sEtTiNg sAiL oN JuNe 2! Ahoy! RAEFest 2018 is quickly approaching!
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enjoy face painting and living the real pirate We hope to see ye on board for the celebration life with (temporary) tattoos? All this and more of a lifetime that will have games, sea shanties, will be featured at this year’s RAEFest! If you’re looking to relax and enjoy your time, no worries, fun activities for children, food and time to spend with your friends and family. The RAEFest you’ll be able to do that too! This event is about you. RAE Corporation treasure awaits you on June 2 from 4 p.m. to treasures its employees for their hard work and 9 p.m. at the Rocklahoma Festival Grounds in dedication to making RAE a better place. It’s a Pryor. time for co-workers, family and friends to come This year’s theme is Party Like a Pirate! together and enjoy a day of fun. We don’t expect you to walk the plank unless you want to walk the inflatable one? Aye, too scary? What about participating in a treasure Avast Ye! Deadline to sign up for RAEFest is hunt or if you have children watching them May 18! Everyone who RSVPs (Yay or Nay) by The Krackin! The Meltdown! that day will get a free shirt. Info you will need when you RSVP: • Are you attending RAEFest? • How many big pirates (Ages 13+) and how many little pirates (2-12) are you bringing? • What size and style shirt do you want? (tanks or T-shirts available) • Do you want extra shirts? • What would your pirate name be?
Archery!
All You Can Eat! No Coupons!
To RSVP, text RAEFest to 88202 or find the event on Facebook. For more information or if you have questions, email marketing@rae-corp.com or call Lisa Carpenter at ext. 167.
DIY SYSTEM
HAVE AN IDEA FOR IMPROVEMENT? JUST DO IT!
Sometimes we see things that need to change. Little things that could make a big impact. But for some reason, we don’t always do them. Or we do them and don’t tell anyone. Not anymore! We are proud to introduce the DIY Innovation System! We want employees to put their ideas in action to improve RAE Corporation in our SQDC areas. Our DIY System is a way to make that happen, learn from each other and recognize employees. This is not an idea system, but more of a completed action system. You can talk to your supervisor before implementing if you need to, but the goal is for you to make the change and then record it in our DIY system. Every employee is asked to complete one DIY Innovation each month, but feel free to submit more! The leaderboard will scroll on the left side of the program and winners will be drawn each month. Every innovation gets you enter into the program.
Delivery Example: Had the minimum buy raised because we never stocked enough of a particular pipe clamp. Safety Example: Extension cord had exposed wire. I destroyed the cord, went to stock room and got a new cord. Quality Example: Tube bender die was leaving a mark on the pipe. Got with engineering and the die is being replaced. Cost Example: The eraser from our whiteboard was often misplaced and time was wasted looking for it. Put it on a string so it did not get lost.
Step 1: Visit RAEPoint and Click on the DIY Icon. Step 2: Login with your Employee ID. Step 3: It will ask you to confirm your identity to use the program.
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Step 4: Once logged in, click “New Innovation” on the top menu bar or click the bouncing space invader on the upper left side of the screen. This will load your name, the date and your department. Step 5: Fill out the name and description of your innovation. If the description needs more than the allotted amount of characters there’s an additional comments box where more information can be added. Step 6: Check the boxes to classify your idea as “Safety,” “Quality,” “Delivery,” “Cost” or check however many boxes apply to your idea. Step 7: If more than one person worked on this innovation their names can be added to the innovation at this time by clicking on “Add Participants,” typing in their name and clicking “Add to List.” Every person will get credit for their role in the innovation. Step 8: Click “Submit Innovation.” You’re done! Great job!
SERVICE RECOGNITION
Century shows off the new Centinel!
Our Century team got to show off the new Centinel controller and our talented employees at the IIAR tradeshow in Colorado Springs. The custom bar was built by Test Technician, JR Griffin, and the backdrop was built by Steven Askew and Jay Parks in the crating department. The booth theme created a buzz at the show and attracted many people to stop and learn more about Century Refrigeration.
Retiring...kind of.
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EICHELBERGER, RONNIE STREBER, WESTON IVIE, WILLIAM BRYANT, GAYLE ADAMS, ANGELA DILIBERTO, SAL BOSTON, COLTEN BROWN, C. DAVID TROUT, DALTON PARKS, JAY FEELING, DELANIE HAMMER, CHRISTINA WILKERSON, CHRISTY PORTER, JOSHUA DEMERECK, SHANNON STARLING, ALAYNA HEGY, JACOB JAMES, RITCHIE MCDONALD, DONNIE SIXKILLER, JOHNNY
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APPLEGATE, MATTHEW CREEKKILLER, ALAN KILPATRICK, TRISTAN MCCUTCHEON, BRYCE
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SERVICE RECOGNITION THIS INFORMATION WAS PULLED FROM THE PAYROLL SYSTEM AND USES THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION (HIRE DATE) IF YOU ARE A BOOMERANG EMPLOYEE YOUR TOTAL NUMBER OF YEARS MAY NOT BE ACCURATELY REPRESENTED.
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HARDING, DARYL SURINE, JAMES PANTHER, JOHN LEE, KAREN LITTLEDAVE, REBECCA SIEN III, GERALD GRIFFITH, MIKE TROYER, JOSH HULVEY, ROGER SHOOP, CHELSIE DONNER, KINSEY PETERSON, JEFF SMOKE, CLINT EVANS, KOLTEN SHAW, GREGORY LEE, DAKOTA HAMMOCK, LOGAN MANLEY, DAVE CURIEL-RESENDIZ, JUAN CURIEL ANDERSON, ANTHONY JOHNSON, BRANDON PESHLAKAI, FRANCELIA MABERRY, JOHN MCGEE, DYLAN ROSS, KIMBERLY HELTON, JASON
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COCHRAN, JESSE MORGAN JR, WES SWANK, ALAN COLLINS, JIMMIE MACE-RUSSELL, KARI COBLER, BRETT
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DORMAN, HARVE GILBO, JD RICHARDSON, PAUL BROONER, CHARLIE GRIFFIN JR, VANICE DEVITA, BEN PROCTOR, RANDY GANN, MEGAN HAMMER, JERI HAMMER, JB MCCLELLAND, BRANDON SWANK, DAMON SMITH, ROSS YODER, WESLEY LONG, RICHARD MARSHALL, BRADLEY
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Dave Nichols has been a member of the Century team for many years as an account manager and as a rep. Dave decided it was time to retire in February but he couldn’t walk away completely. He will remain a part of the Century team on a part time basis. In his new role, he will travel across the US looking for new market opportunties in areas where we do not have contracted rep offices.
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ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPLOYEES
Employee Side Gigs Employees share entrepreneurial experiences, passions outside work.
KEELY ROSS, Marketing and Owner of Keely Ross Photography
A simple snapshot at a birthday party, family reunion or a road trip can tell a story, yet be as simple as a photo that hangs on the wall. These forms of memories are a key part of why Keely Ross picked up a camera and later decided to start her own photography business. “I love looking back at memories. Growing up that was one of my favorite things to do with my dad. Me and my dad share a passion for photography,” she said. “We just love looking back at old photos of my grandma because they’re Italian so their pictures were always very interesting. It’s just something special, I love it.” Keely started taking pictures in high school and describes her style as “photo journalistic” because her passion lies within candid, in the moment photography. “I think people actually want those more. They tend to gravitate more to posed, but once they see the behind-the-scenes pictures that they didn’t really want you to capture they’re like, ‘oh man, I really like that,’” she said. “I really love capturing those types of moments and then sharing those with the clients and seeing their reaction.” Keely said she started by taking senior photos and as she advanced did couples and wedding shoots. “I’d probably say my favorites are weddings and elopements. I really love elopements. The small, intimate type of weddings are my jam. For more information, email keely.brown@okstate.edu or visit keelyrossphotography.com.
STACIE BOSTON, Marketing and quahlity media CO-owner
Stacie Boston’s company Quahlity Media focuses on promoting businesses, events and capturing life’s most important moments through video. Quahlity Media’s name pays homage to its founding town of Tahlequah. Stacie started the business with her good friend, Brittney, because they truly love working behind the camera and providing people with “quahlity” keepsakes. “Our intent is to provide affordable rates in an ever-growing digital world,” she said. “At the end of the day we just enjoy what we do and hope it brightens someone’s day.” For more information, find Quahlity Media on Facebook.
Scott starling, sheet metal and S&J REPAIR CO-OWNER
At the end of March, Scott Starling opened S&J Repair, a repair service business that works on anything from vehicles to tractors and even chainsaws. Starling said he has been working on repairs for the past 10 years and his father-in-law, who also owns a business, suggested that Scott try to make some money while doing what he enjoys. Scott credits his love for repairing to always being curious about how things work. He joked that “I think ADD has a lot to do with it. I always liked tearing stuff apart and seeing how it works,” he said. For more information, find S&J Repair on Facebook or call Scott at 918-694-4631.
ALAYNA STARLING, aDMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND HAIR STYLIST
After attending cosmetology school in 2013 and earning her license in 2014, Alayna Starling continues to pursue her passion of hair styling in her free time. Alayna said she cuts hair at her house, but will travel to clients if needed. “I go to people’s houses if they can’t come to me. People that are wheelchair bound or can’t really get out of the house,” she said. Alayna’s favorite thing is when she gets to have fun with hair color. She also does manicures, pedicures and waxing. For more information, find Alayna Starling on Facebook or email alaynas@rae-corp.com and she will provide her phone number.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPLOYEES
chris harrison, century sales and CO-owner of fat toad brewery
With hopes of making Pryor a new destination for craft brew enthusiasts and those who want to try something new, Chris Harrison and Dave Miller, along with their wife’s Kimberly and Angela, opened Fat Toad Brewing Company in early 2018. “You have a large number of people in this area that want to experience things like that and not drive all the way to Tulsa or west Arkansas,” he said. Chris and Dave started by doing charitable fundraising events like Wild Brew and First Draft. Dave suggested starting a brewery and Chris was all in. Fat Toad uses a one-barrel system to brew 10 beers, which they classify as Ales and they are constantly trying new styles to add to their lineup. “We just recently did what the industry calls a wheat heavy, which is a Scottish Ale. It’s got a little higher alcohol content. We did that, it turned out really well,” he
said. Chris said the reaction to Fat Toad has been overwhelmingly positive. “The problem we’ve had, and this is the best problem we can imagine, is we’ve had so much business and been so busy that we’ve not been able to keep up even with the 10 beers we have,” he said. Chris said one of the best parts of opening Fat Toad is the support from RAE Corporation and his coworkers. “RAE Corporation does so much for employees to try to engage them and try to make it a cohesive team building spirit.” Fat Toad is located at 3986 W. 530 Rd. in Pryor. For more information, visit Fat Toad Brewing Company on Facebook.
STEPHANIE BUSH, PURCHASING & ENTREPRENEURAL BATCHELOR’S BLING & BUSHWACKER
A passion for fixing and creating jewelry began at an early age for Stephanie Bush. This knowledge gave her the opportunity to later help her daughter and eventually start her own business. “When I was like 12 or 13, a necklace that was broken I would use tweezers and scissors and put it back together,” she said. Two years ago when her daughter, Taylor, needed to fundraise for a mission trip she had the idea to start creating again. They raised nearly $2,000 for her daughter’s mission trip, but people were still wanting bracelets. This gave her the idea to create Batchelor’s Bling, which pays tribute to her maiden name. “I started making my signature bracelet. I call it a double cuff and it makes two rows of beads and that seems to be the one that people like,” she said. Now she makes anything from bracelets to earrings and necklaces and her youngest granddaughter, Kayla, helps. Stephanie said she appreciates the acceptance RAE has of her business. “That’s what I like so much about RAE is if your kid has a fundraiser let everybody know or if you have a business let everybody know,” she said. “You’re not just a number. I’ve worked at places where you’re just a number and here at RAE you’re a name.” Stephanie and her husband Jack also operate a lawn care service called BUSHwhackers Lawncare Services, which has been in business for five years. For more information on Batchelor’s Bling, visit batchelorsbling.com. For more information on BUSHwhackers, visit bushwhackersok.com.
JENNIFER HENSON, ACCOUNTING and JEN’S ESSENTIAL OILS & MORE OWNER
After becoming interested in Essential Oils nearly two years ago, Jennifer Henson began learning what oils to mix to help with various situations. “My husband came down with the flu. I made him a cough syrup and a vapor rub and he actually got to feeling better in a couple of days. So I was like, ‘these things are for real,’” she said. Jen’s Essential Oils & More makes an assortment of products including scrubs and serums that have local made products mixed with oils. She also has, roll-ons, creams and more. Jennifer said she is humbled to help people have a better quality of life. “I make this stuff, I pray over it that it blesses whoever receives it and that it works in the matter that it’s supposed to,” she said. Jennifer hopes to inform people of “powers” the oils have within them. “I want to use God made ingredients to help people feel good about not only themselves but what they’re actually putting into their bodies,” she said. For more information, visit Jen’s Essential Oils and More on Facebook. ...More success stories on next page.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPLOYEES & SAFETY
PATRICIA COX, PANEL ASSEMBLY and UNIQUELY OURS HOME DECOR
Patricia Cox keeps it in the family by creating a range of home items like signs from reclaimed wood, to hand painted ceramics and even jewelry. They also have items in special categories such as wedding and Christmas décor. The business is comprised of four generations ranging from her grandmother, who passed away, to her daughter. Patricia said while her grandmother is gone they still draw inspiration from her. “We really enjoy what we do. We are always looking for new ideas and do custom work as well,” she said. Patricia said they have been doing craft shows for years and just recently ventured into the online market. For more information, visit uniquelyourshomedecor. com.
CLARK REED, FIN PRESS and OWNER OF MAYES STREET ANTIQUES & DECOR
Clark Reed and his wife, Christy, have been making stuff and selling it for years and six months ago they opened Mayes Street Antiques and Décor in Adair. “Now we have our stuff and we have about 40 vendors that bring stuff in,” he said. “It has been very exciting to watch it grow.” The antique mall is open every day except Monday and can be followed on Facebook for store hours and to see photos of their latest antique finds.
LET’S KEEP IT CLEAN!
As we continue to utilize 6S strategies to attack waste and make for a cleaner, safer workplace, we’ve constantly searched for ways to promote the initiative among all employees. Then it hit us: make it a competition. Whether it be free throw shooting, Christmas decorating, or Halloween costume contests, every department wants to be recognized as the best.
If you are good enough to win the 6S competition, everyone will know it just by walking into your space. At RAE, we don’t keep up with the Joneses, we leave them in our dust. Please direct all questions and complaints to Kinsey Donner at extension 170. BEFORE
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Each area will be scored monthly by the Safety Team. February scores have already been tallied. Scores for February, March and April will be used.
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The three areas with the highest average increase from February to April will be named finalists.
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Members of the executive team will inspect the three final areas and vote on a winner. The area with the most first place votes from the executive team will be named the winner.
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All employees who are responsible for the winning area will be eligible for two grand prizes: Two pairs of three day general admission tickets to Rocklahoma.
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The remaining employees from the winning area will all get a prize as well.
NOTE: THE NEW HOUSEKEEPING CHECKLISTS WILL FACTOR INTO THE SCORING!
FUN AT RAE
Say... Easter Bunny!
! S E R O C S E H .S .. S HE SHOOT
A Big Thanks to our Easter Bunny, Jason Steward from our Quality Assurance Department!
Congrats to Kim Ross in our Solder Department for continuing the tradition of strong and successful women at RAE Corporation by winning the March Madness free throw competition. This is the third straight year that a woman has won.
BENEFITS & WELLNESS
6Frequently Asked Questions
About the 2018 Medical Plan
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You must pay for a certain portion of the cost of Covered Expenses, including (as applicable) any Copay, Deductible and Coinsurance percentage that is not paid by the Plan, up to the Out-ofPocket Maximum for your particular plan you chose.
What is a Deductable?
A Deductible is the total amount of eligible expenses which must be paid by you during any Calendar Year before Covered Expenses are payable under the Plan. The family Deductible maximum is the maximum amount which must be paid by the covered family members during a Calendar Year.
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What is Out-of-Pocket Maximum?
An Out-of-Pocket Maximum is the maximum amount you and/or all of your family members will pay during a Calendar Year before the percentage payable under the Plan increases. Once you have paid the Out-of-Pocket Maximum for eligible expenses during a Calendar Year, the Plan will pay additional eligible expenses incurred at 100%. If you have any questions about whether an expense is a Covered Expense or whether it is eligible toward your Out-of-Pocket Maximum, please contact Meritain Health for assistance at the phone number listed on front of your card.
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What is a Co-Pay?
Our Physician Co-Pay is $25.00. Our Specialist CoPay is $50.00. Co-pay is the portion of the medical expense that is your responsibility. Co-pay is applied for each occurrence of covered medical service and is not applied toward the Deductible. It is important you verify the Physician/Specialist you are seeing participates in our plan. Go to Meritain.com to see a list of Participating Providers. Our plan is “Aetna Choice POS II” in the drop down window.
Is your Doctor a Participating Provider?
Not all providers based in Network Hospitals or medical facilities are Participating Providers. It is important when you enter a Hospital or medical facility that you request that ALL Physician services be performed by Participating Providers. By doing this, you will always receive the greater level of benefits. A current list of Participating Providers is available, without charge, at www.meritain.com.
Will I be Covered Under FMLA? During any leave taken under the FMLA, you may maintain coverage under the Plan on the same conditions as coverage would have been provided if you had been continuously employed during the leave period. Failure to make required payments could result in the termination of coverage for you and/or your eligible Dependents.
May 31st-June 2nd
RAE FAMILY FOUNDATION & FUN
THANK YOU! Thank you for your continuous support! Here is a recap of what we have done so far in 2018!
Valentines Bake Sale $721 St. Patty’s Pancake $400 Easter Egg Raffle $1354
Payroll Deductions $1420 Chick-Fil-A Lunch $792 RFF Raised $380 During the First Round of BINGO
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Congrats on winning $380 Jason!
VINO AND VAN GOGH - APRIL 27 TACO TUESDAY - MAY 8 RAE CORPORATION BLOOD DRIVE - MAY 22 RAEFEST - JUNE 2 BUNCO TOURNAMENT - JUNE 22 BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT - JULY 21
RAE Corporation Presents The 2018 Fishing Contest All Spring and Summer we want you to send us your fishing pictures!
BIG FISH ● LITTLE FISH ● FUNNY FISH ● FANCY FISH Basically, any fish lovin’ memory!
There will be a weekly winner (& prizes) and some entries will be featured in our August Newsletter. WAYTS E 1. Text RAEFISH with your name & photo to 313131 E R TH SUBMI S: TO PHOTO 2. Post the photo to Facebook using #RAEFISH (photo must be public) YOUR 3. Email the photo to marketing@rae-corp.com
GRADUATES
This is the Beginning of Anthing You Want.
BROOK SUTTON Pryor High School Daughter of Christina Anderson and Christopher Sutton
HANNAH BETH MOORE Rogers State University Daughter of Chris and Kim Harrison
ZANE WYATT Owasso High School Son of Dean and Kelly Wyatt
TYLER FULTZ Locust Grove High School Son of Adam Fultz and Kim Fultz
LANE ROTT Salina High School Son of Angela Adams
CHRISTIAN COX Salina High School Son of Patricia and Zachary Cox
REBECCA DALE CORBIN Oklahoma State University Daughter of Steve Corbin and Lorraine Corbin
KERASTON ZUMSTEIN Rogers State University Daughter of Jerry and Debby Zumstein
RACHEL ZUMSTEIN Rogers State University Daughter of Jerry and Debby Zumstein
FAMILY
Congratulations On Your New Adventure Welcome
EZEKIEL WILLIAM ZANE PORTER March 1, 2018 6 pounds 11 ounces Congratulations to proud parent Josh Porter
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addyson grey jeans December 21, 2017 6 pounds 15 ounces 18 inches long Congratulations to proud grandparents Darrell and Charla Morgan!
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AUBREY CRESTEEN JACKSON
BECKHAM HUNTON
December 27, 2017 7 pounds 8.5 ounces
February 7, 2018 7 pounds 4 ounces 19.5 inches long
Congratulations to proud parents Derek Jackson and Kortney Head
Congratulations to proud grandparents Kevin and Candace Trowhill
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LANDON TATE VAN BRUNT
MAGGIE JO SPENCER
March 6, 2018 6 pounds 9 ounces 18.5 inches long
March 6, 2018 8 pounds 15 ounces 20 inches long
Congratulations to proud parents Zachary and Shelby Van Brunt
Congratulations to proud grandparents Larry and Russana Hudson!
SPORTS
O U R H A L L O F FA M E R Gayle Bryant
From playing semi-professional baseball to becoming an HVAC engineer, Gayle Bryant, longtime RAE Corporation employee, has lived many adventures. Gayle started playing baseball while living in Ingalls, Kansas as a child. It was there a local farmer taught him how to throw a curve ball. He said his town was small and didn’t have a baseball team so this allowed him to practice the sport. Baseball was something that stuck with Gayle, helping him lead Wichita East High School to state in 1956-57 and later earning a college scholarship to Wichita State University and a semi-professional contract. Gayle signed professionally and spent a season playing with the Fresno Giants of Fresno, California. But after a year of playing Gayle decided to call it quits and focus on school. “At that time, one out of 500 people that signed a minor league contract made it to the majors, and after playing that one year in Fresno I decided, ‘I’m probably not going to make it,’” he said. That’s when Gayle found a new passion, this time in the form of heat transfer. When RAE Corporation was founded in 1971, Gayle was one of the first employees and has worked in many different capacities. He has been a part of many innovations in the industry and a big part of RAE evolving into the company we are today. Gayle Bryant playing for the Weller Indians Over 60 years after perfecting his skills in baseball, during his college days (inset) and Gayle Gayle is still taking curve balls and hitting it out of while working at RAE Corporation. the park at RAE. After a brief retirement, he came back to RAE in 2010 to help streamline and improve Do you know a great team player like Gayle many of our manufacturing practices. That same year, Gayle was inducted into the Kansas Baseball that would be a great fit at RAE Corporation? Hall of Fame. He has left a legacy for baseball Good news, we are hiring! Refer them to our players and engineers alike. We are thankful for Gayle and are proud to have him as part of the RAE recruiting team and you will both be winners! Corporation family. Contact Sarah Hayes with any questions.
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