THE WELLNESS CHALLENGE
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MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT
WE’RE CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC RIGHT NOW by Tim Lindsay, Corporate Director, Supply Chain
“Baker Hughes Will ‘Surgically’ Cut 7,000 Workers By March” “Oil Service Leader Schlumberger Cuts 9,000 Jobs - It Just Got Real”
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ON THE COVER:
Jim Okrusko and his son, Aaron, who has cerebral palsy.
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and we’ve had our share of downsizing here at Savanna since the end of December, but there is reason to be optimistic, as Ken Mullen addressed in last month’s issue of Rig-n-Dig.
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the pinch of low oil prices, but we’re still in business.” Here in Supply Chain, we’re at the forefront of Savanna’s business activities and our project list indicates that we’re addressing the need for cost-cutting with realistic options, but many of our capital projects will continue to be long-term investments for the company. At this point, we’re somewhere between “cautiously optimistic” and “somewhat dour” in the grand scheme of things. We are feeling the pinch of low oil prices, but we’re still in business. STATUS SUMMARY Here is a quick run-down of Supply Chain’s projects as of late January 2015: We’ve seen the closure of four offices: Well Servicing in Carlyle, SK and Lacombe, AB; as well as Drilling in Haughton, LA and Redcliff, AB. The Redcliff and Carlyle properties will be sold which will help offset costs, and the Well Servicing and Drilling properies in Nisku will also be sold once the new Leduc facilities for WS and Drilling are opened in late 2015. A thorough review of our vendor agreements is also being undertaken in an effort to standardize products across our business units and operations. We’ve asked suppliers and vendors to adjust pricing and/or consider other cost reduction options, and to stream-
line and maximize volume pricing by leveraging market share as opposed to spending. Asset management is another cost-cutting technique we’re looking at. We’ll be redistributing existing assets between facilities and business units where it makes sense to do so. There will be disposal of idle or non-working assets as well, and a complete re-assessment of our fleet vehicles will be looked at. This may involve a change in vehicle assignments or simply disposal of some portions of our fleet. Supply Chain is always looking for continuous improvement across all of our operations. In a backhanded way, the strained market conditions and decreased level of activity force us to investigate efficiencies, streamline processes, and cut waste. Some would call this tightening our belts. One recent development in the area of utility providers will be the strong likelihood of signing up Sponsor Energy as our utility supplier for new facilities currently under construction. Existing properties are locked into long-term contracts with other utility providers, but the new properties being built are not, so the aggressive pricing that Sponsor Energy offers and their policy of donating a portion of their profits back to charity of our choosing, will help us save a bit of money off the top and we can continue to give back to our community outside of our limited charitable giving program. This is a great example of building relationships for long-term sustainability. Lastly — and one of really good news — is that we’ll be completing the building of our two remaining telescopic triple rigs, Rig 802 and Rig 803. They are scheduled to be delivered later in 2015. Our first triple (Rig 801) was recently unveiled in November 2014 and is currently under contract in Texas. Getting 802 and 803 fired up will be some positive news we can all use. WWW.SAVANNAENERGY.COM
STOLLERY TOY DRIVE
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For 10 years, Savanna’s Jim Okrusko has co-ordinated the Stollery Children’s Hospital Toy Drive. This year he topped his own expectations.
drive to help J im Okrusko knows a thing or two about giving back to his community. He’s cut his hair many times for Kids with Cancer, and has been heavily involved in fundraising and awareness for Lou Gehrig’s disease, which has stolen many of his family members over the years. However, it was the birth of his twins — a boy and a girl, in June 2000 — that brought his attention to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. There were complications with the pregnancy and the twins were delivered at 23 weeks, well ahead of a full-term pregnancy. His son Aaron weighed only 780 grams at birth, and his daughter, Brittany, arrived a day later weighing even less at 480 grams. Sadly, she died two weeks later, unable to overcome her medical complications. Both siblings had experienced a lot of medical problems from day one and Aaron continues to live with many of them to this day. Aaron has undergone countless operations and procedures and was even chosen by the Children’s Miracle Network on several occasions to be their Miracle Child, but he’s not able to do things that other kids can so they’ve had to decline each time. Jim and his then wife had spent close to two years in and out of the Stollery (and more than 20 surgeries!) before their son was actually discharged in 2002; and in that time they got to meet families, doctors, nurses, counselors, and caregivers who would become their extended family. At one point, Aaron had a severe brain hemorrhage which predated his cerebral palsy diagnosis, and now he is wheelchairWWW.SAVANNAENERGY.COM
When Jim joined Savanna Drilling in July 2011 as a purchaser in Nisku, he brought his passion for the Stollery with him. On this, his third toy drive with Savanna, and 10th overall, he collected his biggest and most successful donation to date — well over $15,000 in toys and gift cards. Or, in more practical terms, it was two truckloads of stuff. Jim followed up this successful run with a heartfelt thanks to his friends, family, coworkers, vendors, and anyone else who contributed: “I am humbled at the generosity of so many people and am proud to be a part of such a great company and industry and to be so lucky to be the person to deliver and extend that generosity to such deserving children and their families. As you can see from some of the pictures with our gifts, the looks on the children’s faces makes all of this so worthwhile. To know that we are all responsible for their joy is touching beyond words.” One thing that Jim did differently when he involved Savanna in his toy drives was to sweeten the pot for his co-workers: if anyone wished to donate $2,500 to the Stollery — they were able to cut or shave his hair in any style they wished and he would proudly wear it like that for one week. Jim would even provide the clippers! He didn’t have to wait long for his colleagues to answer the challenge. Numerous
One of the two truckloads of toys that Jim delivered to the Stollery Children’s Hospital as part of his 2014 Toy Drive effort.
bound and cannot hear. Each time he sees his father, though, he knows who he is and offers up a wild punch...dad has the bruises to prove it. Aaron is currently in the Rosecrest Home for Disabled Kids, a place that is a miracle onto itself, according to Jim. [Editor’s note: Jim asks that readers please Google “Friends of Rosecrest Society” and consider donating to the facility.] After going through the emotions of his ordeal with the twins, Jim was inspired to give back as much as he could. In 2004, he started doing toy drives, walks, and haircuts for the children of the Stollery and hasn’t stopped since.
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TOY DRIVE Jim’s efforts have touched the entire Stollery community.
This is what a $2,500 haircut looks like! Jim’s offer of having his head shaved for a donation of $2,500 or more was taken up by the crew of Savanna Rig 634 northeast of Hinton, AB. Jim agreed to wear it proudly for one week.
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rigs generously donated cards and cash. Jim would like to give a special acknowledgement to Rig Manager Derek Rideout, and his crew on Rig 636, as well as Bonavista Energy Company, Black Dragon Oilfield Services Ltd., and Pro Torque for their contribution of gift cards and toys. The winner of Jim’s haircutting contest, though, was Sheridan Ryan and Rig 634 for donating a stockpile of gift cards that brought Jim the most unique haircut a person could ask for. As Jim explains, “the drive to the rig was so worth it...we got $2,500 worth of gift cards! I was proud to wear that haircut to show people my commitment and the evidence of some really big hearts in this world.” Jim would like to extend a huge thankyou for everyone’s support of his annual toy drive for the Stollery. Without supporters, he wouldn’t have a drive. Jim reminds us that these kinds of drives are not only good for the kids and their families, but are a way for coworkers and community members to come together as a team and build relationships in the industry as well as with each other. n
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ver the last year, Emery Sutton and his crew on Rig 412 have had an excellent track record showing that with good teamwork and communication, incidents can be eliminated from the work place. The Canadian HSE department would like to recognize Emery and his crews for their hard work and dedication to safety, creating a path for others to follow. Q: Can you give us some insight as to your history with Savanna? A: I started as a motor hand when it was Trailblazer Drilling in 2004 when Rig 11 was built. Throughout the years, I ended up on numerous 1500 series rigs working my way up the ranks, but I now have the pleasure of managing one of the first TDS 3000 platforms…Savanna Rig 412. Q: What are some of the challenges you’ve overcome in order to keep your rig running safely as well as efficiently? A: New employees. I find them to be one of the biggest challenges. It is important from Day One of employment to train and mentor them properly. And yes, at first a new employee will not be the most efficient person on the crew, but with the right tools and guidance, that can change very quickly. Q: How do you encourage your crews to continue their engagement in Savanna’s Vision & Values over an extended period of time? A: Savanna’s Vision & Values are talked about and exercised on a daily basis which constantly reminds the guys that we are out here to do the best job we can and return home safe. Q: How would you best describe the atmosphere between crew members on your rig?
A: The atmosphere is fun, friendly but yet business orientated and also competitive. With that mixture the crew members treat each other like family but know this is a place of work and that gives them the encouragement they need to want to do and be the best at their job. Q: Why is it important to minimize down time, and do you have a system in place to prevent this? A: Down time is nonproductive time on a rig that nobody wants to have. There are times when it is unavoidable, but preventative maintenance, organization, and dedication are all key in helping minimizing it. The crew members of this rig always have the mindset that if we look after the rig, the rig will look after us. Q: Is there anything else you would like to add? A: I would like thank my guys for the solid job they have done, and hope to see you all again when we fire back up.
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MILLINGTON As the lucky winner of our tattoo contest, he receives a $500 gift certificate to the Savanna e-store. Congratulations, Mike!
Top (L-R): Mark Zakaluzny, Josh Holstien, Justin Ahner, Brett Naka, Jason Hulan, Denis Karasuljic, Clayton Martens, Emery Sutton. Bottom (L-R): Todd Henry, Tim Inglis, Troy Soanes. Missing: Ben Alexa, Kevin Hitchings, Kevin Tremblay
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AUSTRALIANA
Meet & Greet 1. What brought you to Savanna? Where have you worked previously? After working in mining, I was keen for an opportunity to work in the more glamorous industry of oil and gas and, if possible, somewhere in South East Queensland. But it was Savanna’s focus on innovation that made me want to work here. 2. Where have you worked previously in this industry? My resources experience started at a contract copper/gold mine near Coober Pedy in the South Australian desert. Then I moved to open cut coal mines of varying types located around Moranbah Senior Business Analyst and Mackay in Central Queensland. My (Brisbane, aus) gas experience is limited to some wells we developed while I was at BHP Billiton & Mitsui, applying proprietary Tight Radius Drilling technology owned by a subsidiary.
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3. What was your very first job? McDonald’s – my starting pay was around $4.20 an hour, but if I worked the midnight shift it went to over $7.00 an hour! 4. What do you like to do when you are not working? Trail running, bike rides or the beach with my family. 5.
What is your favourite quote? “If you don’t have a target you won’t achieve it.”
6. What excites you about your role at Savanna? People have a lot of pride in what they do and pride in working here. The high spec plant and equipment is also pretty cool.
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY JAN 26, 2015
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WORD SEARCH ANSWERS: Absenteeism, Acupuncture, Alopecia, Bone Marrow, Calorie, Cholesterol, Diuretics, Empathy, Endorphins, Fiber, Fibromyalgia, Gluten, Glycemic Index, Insulin, Iron, MSG, Niacin, Nutrition, Obese, Osteoporosis, Overweight, Pancreas, Pedometer, Pollution, Potassium, Protein, Quackery, Retinol, Riboflavin, Saturated Fat, Sendentary, Serotonin, Tendon, Unsaturated Fat, Vegan, Vitamin C, White, Yoga, Zinc.
Brett Moseling, IT Manager, spotted this rhinoceros beetle trying to hitch a ride on Derek the Derrick in the Toowoomba yard.
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Meet & Greet 1. What brought you to Savanna? Where have you worked previously? Previously I was a Nutrition Coordinator for an elderly program in southwest North Dakota. I enjoyed the position but was looking for a new challenge and was interested in the oil and gas industry. 2. How long have you been with Savanna? Two years this January. 3. What was your very first job? My first ‘official’ job was when I was 14 and worked as a server for an assisted Crew Coordinator, Well Servicing living home’s (Dickinson, ND) restaurant. I have fun memories from that job.
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4. What is your favorite book? My favorite books right now are Little Blue Truck and Where is Baby’s Belly Button?, two that I read almost every day to my 8-monthold son. My reading tastes have changed quite drastically since having a baby. 5.
What do you like to when you are not working? I have a side business where I decorate for weddings and events, so that keeps me really busy. I love to spend time with my family and friends, work on DIY projects, cook (and eat!), online shop, and be outside.
6. Any final thoughts on your role or experiences with Savanna? I have loved learning more about this industry and getting to know everyone here!
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Jason Haines (Rig Manager on 640 in PA) and his wife Jessica welcomed Kinsley Marie Haines on December 1st, 2014. Little Kinsley was 22″ long and weighed 9 lbs 5 ozs.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Rachel Moore (EVP HR) looks over the huge hand-made card presented to her at a surprise going-away party on January 22, 2015. After nearly five years with Savanna, she is heading to Encana Corporation as VP Human Resources.
Sean Cooper, left, receives his ring from Robert Hemsing (Field Superintendent).
Thomas Parker, left, receives his ring from Aaron Mills (Vice President & General Manager, Canadian Drilling).
David Parasynchuk, left, receives his ring from Robert Hemsing (Field Superintendent).
Kyle Risto, left, receives his ring from Robert Hemsing (Field Superintendent).
Mike Renaud, Site Supervisor for Weatherford, took this great, early morning shot of Savanna Rig 619 near Lethbridge.
Chad Phillips, Drilling Supervisor for Suncor, snapped this aerial shot of Rig 433 near Fort McMurray.
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Matthew Richarson, right, receives his ring from Keith Wachter (Field Superintendent). Sunrise on Rig 59.
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GROUP Benefits CANADIAN HEALTH & WELLNESS
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tarting this month, Savanna is launching a year-long Wellness Challenge, a fun way to get a handle on all aspects of your wellness: Physical, Emotional, Environmental, Social, Intellectual, Workplace, Financial, and Spiritual. There is no need to register — grab the gameboard poster included in this newsletter and follow along. Once you’ve earned your first Challenge gamepiece, let us know by sending an email to wellnesschallenge@ savannaenergy.com. Once we receive your email, we’ll automatically add your name to the participant list and you’re officially in the running for some prizes. Sound simple? It is.
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Mobile enhancements in 2014
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convenience and offer greener options. By choosing mobile, you save both paper and time when you submit In 2014, we made several enhancements to our mobile technology. claims electronically. You can check coverage limits and balances on the go. You can also enjoy having claims processedGroupNet and paid more quickly, andinformation with direct deposit, Mobile – get on theclaim go payments go directly into your bank account. In 2014, we several enhancements to our mobile technology. Withmade our GroupNet Mobile app, you can: • Submit claims. GroupNet Mobile – get information on the go • Access personalized coverage information.
Rigndig.com, the online version of our newsletter, will be the main communication tool for this Wellness Challenge. There will be a dedicated page for each Challenge that provides additional details for each task as well as an opportunity sharing photos for posting, comments, and whatever else the Challenge requires. To access the Challenge information on rigndig.com, select the Category pull-down menu on the right hand side, then choose the desired Wellness Challenge item. [Note: not all Challenges will be available immediately.]
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• View card information, including your plan member ID, Drug and Travel Assistance. log in to GroupNet for Plan Members or call our customer contact line. Electronic submission of claim receipts for audit (May) – You can Here’s how• we’ve made GroupNet Mobile even better:
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deposit right from your smartphone and make updates to your profile whenever you need to (e.g., change your banking information, mailing address or email address).
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on all aspects of your wellness: Physical, Emotional, Environmenelcome to Savanna’s Wellness Challenge, a fun way to get a handle The program is designed to be both educational, inspirational, tal, Social, Intellectual, Workplace, Financial, Spiritual, and Social. needed to move on to the next Challenge. and fun. It’s also on the honour system so there is no task verification
an email to of this gameboard poster (PDF on Savnet, rigndig.com, or send us There is no need to officially sign up or register. Simply print a copy in the Rig-n-Dig newsletter. Once you’ve completed your first Challenge the address below) and follow along on rigndig.com or through updates along add your name to the participant list. If you have any questions and you ask us for the gamepiece for that Challenge, we’ll automatically wellnesschallenge@savannaenergy.com. the way, a dedicated email address has been created for this program: at the for that gamepiece, print it off, cut it out, and tape it to the gameboard When you’ve completed a Challenge and we’ve sent you a PDF you’re coming weeks and months, once your gameboard “puzzle” is complete, location specified by the grid co-ordinates for that piece. Over the ready to enter into the draw for a handful of prizes.
dedicated page communication tool for this Wellness Challenge. There will be a The online version of our newsletter, Rig-n-Dig, will be the main and leave each task as well as an opportunity to send us your photos for posting, for each Challenge that you can visit to get additional details on other and instill some friendly rivalry. comments…all with the intention that everyone will support each the desired the Category pull-down menu on the right hand side, then choose To access the online information, go to rigndig.com and select immediately. Wellness Challenge item. Note: not all Challenges will be available
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THE 12-WEEK PHYSICAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Physical wellness is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or have physical stress. The ability to recognize that our behaviours (rousignificant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits detine check-ups, a balanced diet, exercise, etc.) while avoiding structive habits (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.) will lead to optimal or physical wellness. Individuals must stick to an exercise program healthy diet of their choosing for the 12-week period.
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SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: WORD SEARCH PUZZLE. Complete the word search puzzle on The Last Page of the January 2015 Rig-nDig newsletter. Leave a comment when you’re done.
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EMOTIONAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Emotional wellness is the ability to understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring. The ability to acknowledge and share feelings in a of anger, fear, sadness, or stress; hope, love, joy, and happiness productive manner contributes to our emotional wellness. Individuals must find time (15 mins) for themselves every day.
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SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: SCAVENGER HUNT. A list of items will be posted on rigndig.com for the scavenger hunt. You can pair up with another co-worker for this challenge or you can comduraplete it individually. Once introduced, this task will run for the tion of the entire Wellness Challenge program.
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ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Environmental wellness is the ability to recognize our own responsibility for the quality of the air, the water, and the land that surrounds us. The ability to make a positive impact on the quality of our environment to – be it our homes, our communities, or our planet — contributes enviour environmental wellness. Individuals need to implement ronmentally healthy activities into their daily routine.
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SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS. A list of suggested RAKs will be posted on rigndig.com. Pick one, complete it, then tell us about it in the Comments section.
SOCIAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Social wellness is the ability to relate to and connect with other people in our world. Our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and co-workers contributes to our social wellness. Individuals need to volunteer for a local charity or non-profit organization.
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SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: PARTICIPANT PHOTO. Send us a photo of you performing any of the challenges to date and we’ll post it on rigndig.com for all to see. Comments welcome.
INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Intellectual wellness is the ability to open our minds to new ideas and experiences that can be applied to personal decisions, group interaction, and community betterment. The desire to learn new concepts, improve skills, and seek challenges in pursuit of lifelong learning contributes new to our intellectual wellness. Individuals must try something during the month. SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: HAZARD ID. Identify any potential workplace hazard and fill out the appropriate form. Contact your nearest HSE representative for a Hazard ID form.
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SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: GRATITUDE BLOG. Go to the Gratitude Blog section of rigndig.com and tell us your gratitude story. What are you grateful for and why?
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WORKPLACE WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Occupational wellness is the ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our imlives. Our desire to contribute in our careers to make a positive leads pact on the organizations we work in and to society as a whole to occupational wellness. Leave post-it notes for co-workers praismeet ing their work or simply encouraging them in some way. Or with a random (i.e., unknown) co-worker for coffee.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Financial wellness is the ability to live within one’s means; to be prepared for shortterm and long-term financial emergencies. Employees are encouraged to cut down on their monthly expenses. SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: DOLLAR A DAY. Put away a set amount of money per day (e.g., Loonie) for one month. Or a larger amount, if you wanted to put this money toward an RRSP or other Financial Wellness activity. SPIRITUAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Spiritual Wellness is a personal matter involving values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives. While different individuals may have to different views of what spiritualism is, it is generally considered be the search for meaning and purpose in human existence, leading while one to strive for a state of harmony with oneself and others working to balance inner needs with the rest of the world. Individuals need to spend at least one hour per month doing a spiritual
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SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: HEALTHY RECIPE. Got a healthy recipe? Share it with everyone by posting it on rigndig.com. Don’t forget to tell us why you consider it healthy.
For full details on each challenge, photos of participants, and more, go to rigndig.com
For more information Please contact your plan administrator.
If you need copies of the gameboard and rules, you can download them from Savnet, or request them at wellnesschallenge@savannaenergy.com. WWW.SAVANNAENERGY.COM
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EMPLOYEE PROFILE
MEET PETER MALONZO Assurance Analyst based in Calgary, AB
What brought you to Savanna and what is your role? I came to Savanna because I have never worked for an oil and gas company. My current role at Savanna is Assurance Analyst. Where have you worked previously? Prior to coming here, I worked at Bennett Jones, IBM, Syscal.com, and Southland Transportation. What was your very first job? The very first job I held was as a busboy at the Keg. If you were to recommend one book to read, what would it be and why? Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. I recommend this book because the message which Shelley conveys is not only accurate but timeless. We should not dwell on situations that are outside of our immediate control because we are bound to lose control of ourselves. What are your top five favourite movies? Gandhi, The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler’s List, A Beautiful Mind, and King Kong (from 2005). Who is your favourite musical artist? I don’t have a favourite musical artist but listen to all types of music...except rap. What’s the most exotic destination you’ve visited and why did you go there? Having visited tropical places such as Mexico, Hawaii, and Thailand, I would have to say Thailand struck me as the most exotic destination. I went to Thailand to briefly escape the harsh winter in Calgary and I heard that the locals are friendly. What part of the world does your family originate from? My parents and siblings are from Vietnam and the Philippines. What do you like to do when you’re not working? I enjoy spending time with family and friends but more importantly with my wife and daughter, hit the gym, read (or watch) science and technology articles. Why do you come into work so early in the morning? I am at work very early in the morning because it permits me to avoid the rush hour traffic and also be home early to spend time with my daughter who just turned 17 months. Any final thoughts on your role or experiences with Savanna? My role at Savanna allows me to be continuously challenged, constantly improve, and work with a great group of people.
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SPECIALTY CHALLENGE: WORD SEARCH
THE LAST PAGE
Here it is, folks! The first specialty challenge in the Wellness Challenge contest. Once you’ve completed this word search puzzle, send us an email to wellnesschallenge@savannaenergy.com and let us know that you’re done. We’ll send you the gamepiece for this specialty challenge and you can add it to your gameboard. (Clue answers on Page 6.)
CLUES • This gives bread its elastic, bouncy texture. • Medical charlatanism. • A mineral that carries oxygen in red blood cells to the body’s cells. • Waste made by humans. • Drugs that help the body get rid of excess water and salt. • Can be found in citrus fruits. • Products that contain no animal or animal byproducts. • Found only in plant foods. • A neurotransmitter in the brain that elevates mood and decreases appetite. • Carrying too much body fat. • Vitamin B2. • White fibrous bands of tissue that
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attach muscle to bone. • The practice of inserting fine needles on specific meridian points of the body. • A mineral essential for nerve function and muscle contraction. • Having a body mass index of 30 kg/ m2 or greater. • One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. • The color of blood cells that fight infection. • A fat that is liquid at room temperature. • The inner, spongy core of bone that produces blood cells. • A gentle exercise system consisting of numerous stretching movements that is extremely helpful in healing.
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A flavor enhancer. A unit of energy in food. Hair loss. Controls blood sugar levels. A vitamin essential for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. The relationship of food to the well being of the body. A device that counts steps taken or distance walked. Vitamin essential for vision, growth, reproduction, and maintenance of healthy skin. Chemicals that stimulate the brain to feel good, happy, and relaxed. A gland that makes enzymes that help the body break down and use nutrients in food. A condition that causes pain in
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muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Little to no engagement in leisuretime physical activity. A mineral essential for cell reproduction and tissue growth and repair. A measure of a food’s ability to raise the body’s blood glucose level. Work missed due to sick days. Respectful understanding of another person’s experience. A disease characterized by the loss of bone density. A fat that is solid at room temperature. A fatlike substance found naturally in animal-based foods.
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TEN EASY STEPS TO FINANCIAL CLEANUP
WANT MORE ENERGY?
THE RIGHT FUEL COMBINATION IS THE ANSWER. We already know that when our vehicles have dirty filters, old spark plugs, and are running on empty with low grade gas, they do not perform well. The same is true for our bodies. Without adequate sleep and efficient fuel
If it says ‘spring’ on your calendar thermometer shows thatbywinter lingers on,break lookdown. on the sources, but day the by day, week by week, and year year they too will bright side — you can delay that outdoor yard work and stay byanother performing a spring The problem is, that unlike a vehicle, wecozy can’tinside just get body which is why it is so important to fuel and maintain our bodies with premium. financial clean-up. Here are ten simple steps that you can tackle one item a day. We are not going to talk about diets, as we know only 2 % of diets have a lasting effect, but the good choices and habits we maintain on a daily basis do.
Step seven: browse your bills. Sort your household Step one: get in the zone. Are your financial documents By putting rightorfuel in our bodies 3 ½Create hoursa satisfiesbills hunger and maintains our energy the highs and establish a foolproof way to without track unpaid piled onthe a desk overflowing from aevery drawer? and lows throughout the day. This promotes the brain chemistry control over our appetite, and changes us from bills, so you don’t fall behind or incur penalties. Review new space to store and access your files. Get plastic bins emotional eating. recent bills with an eye to lowering costs on recurring and folders and arrange documents logically; do the expenses like phone, cable, etc. same on your computer.
Maintaining energy Step two: tax reform time. If you barely survived tax throughout on keeping season, the cleanday up depends your act. Organize pastthe taxfibre, filings and insulin, proteins, and good carbs balanced: assessments in relevant categories in case you are being Fibrequestioned — keeps you full or audited by CRA. Fruits— keep your energy levels up and gives you mental alertness Step three: bank those statements. Review the year’s Protein — gives you energy bank statements and check for discrepancies, Good carbs (green carbs) — keep up serotoninsuspicious transactions or service charges. Query any concerns with A Little Fat — turns off hunger your bank and compare lower-cost service packages. An easy way to remember is: Step four: investment round up. If you have investments Breakfast likeamong a Kinginstitutions, organize the papers to get a scattered Lunch like a Prince handle on each account. This will help you track product Dinner like a Pauper maturity or renewal dates and investment performance. Step five: retirement review. Review your retirement Sounds simple, and it is. savings plans at least yearly, noting the balances, recent
Step eight: dig into debt. Don’t just make your regular payments. Organize your debts by category: mortgage, credit cards, loans, etc. and note the balance, interest rates and your payment history. Prioritize the most costly debts or make a plan to accelerate debt repayment. Step nine: file your life documents. Create a file for critical family papers, including birth certificates, passports, marriage and divorce papers, insurance policies, etc. Keep copies in a separate secure place as well as lists of family or professional contacts, like doctors, insurance agent, and lawyer. Safeguard passwords for your electronic files and mobile devices and make copies of your wallet contents in case of loss or theft.
Step ten: become a budget wiz. With the above items organized, you’ll have financial data at your fingertips. Step six: insurance reassurance. Organize your home, Compare these numbers to your family budget to auto, life and other policies to ensure your coverage is ensure it is still accurate, and updated accordingly. adequate and includes accurate beneficiary information. Maybe you can reduce expenses or squeeze savings for as our vehicle run on empty, neither oura bodies. File receipts for major purchases to make futureJust claims otherdoesn’t goals like retirement. If you don’tdo have budget Fuel yourself with premium choices for optimum running performance. smoother. Perhaps rate shop for power premiums. currently, get started on one. Homewood Human Solutions is all about providing resources to you to assist you in making the healthy choices for optimum health. Related articles, podcasts and videos can be found on the website www.homewoodhumansolutions.com including: returns and any unresolved decisions or tasks.
Make a life time decision to fuel your body efficiently each day.
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