Dear Team, Thank you. I wanted to thank each and every one for the wonderful job you did this past year. We have grown a lot as a team and continue to improve and your dedication contributes to our success. In our quest to go from good to great it can’t happen without you. Thank you again.
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
FEBRUARY-MARCH 2016
Don Koshis Director of Operations
“WE CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU”
HIGHLIGHTS:
The motto for this year’s staff appreciation is simple, but
it’s a dedication of thanks to our staff at
explains our appreciation. It’s true, we can’t do without you, so we sincerely thank everyone who is part of our team, and who helps make our team better each day.
THANK YOU’S
This newsletter isn’t just a simple update, Chartwells here at Texas A&M. Keep this newsletter as a reminder of your hard work. STAFF APPRECIATION EVENTS
Make sure to check out all the events
Thank you team,
for all your efforts and dedication and you for all you
going on this week honoring you and your dedication, especially Staff Saturday on Kyle Field.
do in making Texas A&M the best in the country. Your professionalism embodies the company philosophy and your hard work is noticed by everyone. Whatever the task, you always find a way to get it done. Your desire and willingness fuel our mutual efforts and lead us to success. We couldn’t do it without everyone!
Cody Begg Director of Operations
MEET SCOTT
If you see Scott, welcome him to our team
It is with abundant enthusiasm that I send my
you complete in the service of millions of guests
here with a warm Texas A&M “Howdy!”
most sincere thank you to all of the Chartwells
each year.
associates for the time and effort you put forth
I am very proud to be associated with such a
each and every day in helping us accomplish our
fantastic and diverse group of individuals and
daily mission of feeding the students and staff of
teams and hope during this associate appreciation
the Texas A&M University campus.
week you come to realize the campus does appre-
We recognize that our operations are so busy
ciate everything you do, I know I do.
that we far too often get caught up in the daily
Warmest Regards,
exercise of running the business that we forget to
Lee Rapport
tell you how important each and every one of you are to this organization’s success and just how
“
WE CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU
”
Vice President of Operations
much we truly do appreciate the monumental task
WE RECOGNIZE YOUR HARD WORK.
“My words can never be
“Your excellence and brilliance
“Your goals and your work
enough to praise your actions
have always made for a stunning
ethic is a prime example of how
So here are small thank you
because your work always
performance at work. Thanks for
employees can further their careers
messages to share with colleagues,
meets my expectations.
bringing so much permanence to
care of blogger Brandon Gaille.
Thank you.”
our company.”
in our workplace. Thank you.”
Welcome Scott!
Over the years,
STAFF WEEK INFORMATION
I have been on many teams, but not one that inspires me more than each of you do every single day. I
FROM TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Howdy! I am pleased to be joining the
could not be more proud of my Chartwells teammates
Chartwells team here at Texas A&M as the
at Texas A&M. When I see a student’s eyes light up
Human Resources Manager. As a graduate of
when you talk to them, I know that they see how much
Texas A&M, it is good to be home and I am
you genuinely care about them. That is inspiring to
delighted to once again walk on the campus
me! Our industry is not always easy; days can be long
of such a great institution (and I am walking
and demanding, but working alongside each of you
in places I never did while a student!). The
helps those around you to find the energy to go the
campus has certainly grown in both students
extra mile. Thank you for saying hello, thank you for
and facilities and I am truly amazed at the
your smiles, thank you for high-fives and have a nice
progress. Walking into Sbisa for the first time
days. Thank you for being YOU! I look forward to
in a long while absolutely blew me away! The
many more semesters of serving the Aggies of TAMU
Dining opportunities on campus are simply amazing and the service I’ve witnessed is out of this world! My five second bio is: I’ve had HR roles with two major oil companies, owned and operated a fitness center and spent time on a 550 acre ranch pampering 65,000+ guests
“
As a group you all continue to inspire me to push myself to give you the best support
To All the TAMU Chartwells Employees, There truly are not enough words to say how
in the Texas Hill Country. I love people and
much I appreciate each and every individual that
believe genuine relationships are the key to
makes our daily operations possible! To see the
wellness, success and joy.
strides that we as a team have made to overcome
It is my sincere desire and mission to see
the daily obstacles of our job and manage to put
that every Chartwells associate is equipped to
on a smiley face and deliver friendly service and
not only excel at their job, but to personally
top quality food to our guests is truly remarkable.
grow through training, development and job
”
in the extra hours to get our units up to the highest quality. As a group you all continue to inspire me to push myself to give you the best support I can give to make your areas the best they can be, thank you from the bottom of my heart, you all are truly appreciated!!
Marc Cruz Senior Executive Chef
daily lives of those we serve and I am excited to be part of the team that touches so many in such a positive, affirming way. I look forward to getting to know each of you.
Scott Bauer Human Resources Manager
FROM BETHANY ERWIN / Catering Director
Chartwells invite all Texas A&M University staff* ning Monday, Feb. 29! Our success at Texas A&M is a direct result of your hard work and dedication, day in and day out. Without you, our university would not be the world-class research institution it is today. Staff Appreciation Week will be full of fun and engaging activities designed to ensure you get the recognition and professional develop-
with each of you!
ment opportunities you so richly deserve.
Courtney Bryant
and be sure to Tweet your event pics using
Come and enjoy any of the activities planned #SAW2016.
Marketing Director
For questions about Staff Appreciation Week events and contests, contact Mary Schubert, Office of the President, at mschubert@tamu.edu
To All of Our Hard-working Chartwells Employees,
or 979-845-7978 or visit tamu.edu/saw2016. MARK YOUR CALENDARS
As I visit each and every one of your locations,
forgotten, so this week is for all of you who
a few thoughts come to mind on how thank-
bring their unique quality to all of us.
ful I am to you; I am thankful for how you
Happy Staff Appreciation Week,” and
inspire the students, and more, each other. I am
although it’s been said many times many ways,
thankful for your hard work. I am thankful for
“We simply cannot do it without you.”
everyone being the best they can be. I cannot
Nikki Pappas
be grateful enough for each of you putting so
THANK YOU ALL!
Resources, University Staff Council, SSC and to participate in Staff Appreciation Week, begin-
I know that you all have made sacrifices and put
opportunities that challenge us to become better. We play such an important role in the
The Office of the President along with Human
much time and heart into what we do. A thank you is so easy to say, but so often
Senior Director of Operations
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH President’s Meritorious Service Awards & Kick-Off Of Staff Appreciation Week MSC Bethancourt Ballroom Ceremony: 3:30 - 5:00 PM Reception: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST President Young’s Backyard Picnic East Quad, Loacted on the lawn behind the Jack. K. Williams Administration Building 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ND Wellness Works!
When I look back to the beginning of our year and see what the catering team has accomplished in
Maroon & White Wellness Walk, Ending With
this short time, over 600 events with over 50,000 guests combined, thank you just does not seem
A Rally At Rudder Plaza
like enough. You have withstood mud at football tailgates, come in during the wee hours of the morning, brewed thousands of gallons of coffee, served over 4,300 plated meals, climbed countless stairs because the elevators were too slow, and continued to keep a smile on your face throughout it all. I am truly honored and humbled to work with such an amazing crew and to be part of the entire Chartwells Team at Texas A&M University. It never fails when Catering is in need of assistance, so many of you answer the call and make it all come together. We can’t do it without any of you!
Walk begins at 11:30 AM Rally at 12:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD Happy Brain, Happy Life: Strategies For Managing Stress Morning session: HPEB 30 8:30 - 10:30 AM TTVN Live Webcast CH 150 Afternoon session: MSC 2406A
FROM KAREN D. THOMAS / Director Quality Assurance& Safety
I would like to take this time and thank each and every one for your dedication and hard work. Every day, every shift, every meal you all strive to serve safe food, and to help keep our work environment safe. As our associates what you do every day makes us proud to have you on our winning team. I am pleased with your commitment and proud to be part of this. Thank you all very much for everything you do.
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH Department Appreciation Day Contest Rules at: tamu.edu/saw2016
SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH Staff Saturday On Kyle Field MARCH 5, 2016 • 10 AM TO 1 PM FREE food & activities for the whole family!
Welcome Scott!
Over the years,
STAFF WEEK INFORMATION
I have been on many teams, but not one that inspires me more than each of you do every single day. I
FROM TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Howdy! I am pleased to be joining the
could not be more proud of my Chartwells teammates
Chartwells team here at Texas A&M as the
at Texas A&M. When I see a student’s eyes light up
Human Resources Manager. As a graduate of
when you talk to them, I know that they see how much
Texas A&M, it is good to be home and I am
you genuinely care about them. That is inspiring to
delighted to once again walk on the campus
me! Our industry is not always easy; days can be long
of such a great institution (and I am walking
and demanding, but working alongside each of you
in places I never did while a student!). The
helps those around you to find the energy to go the
campus has certainly grown in both students
extra mile. Thank you for saying hello, thank you for
and facilities and I am truly amazed at the
your smiles, thank you for high-fives and have a nice
progress. Walking into Sbisa for the first time
days. Thank you for being YOU! I look forward to
in a long while absolutely blew me away! The
many more semesters of serving the Aggies of TAMU
Dining opportunities on campus are simply amazing and the service I’ve witnessed is out of this world! My five second bio is: I’ve had HR roles with two major oil companies, owned and operated a fitness center and spent time on a 550 acre ranch pampering 65,000+ guests
“
As a group you all continue to inspire me to push myself to give you the best support
To All the TAMU Chartwells Employees, There truly are not enough words to say how
in the Texas Hill Country. I love people and
much I appreciate each and every individual that
believe genuine relationships are the key to
makes our daily operations possible! To see the
wellness, success and joy.
strides that we as a team have made to overcome
It is my sincere desire and mission to see
the daily obstacles of our job and manage to put
that every Chartwells associate is equipped to
on a smiley face and deliver friendly service and
not only excel at their job, but to personally
top quality food to our guests is truly remarkable.
grow through training, development and job
”
in the extra hours to get our units up to the highest quality. As a group you all continue to inspire me to push myself to give you the best support I can give to make your areas the best they can be, thank you from the bottom of my heart, you all are truly appreciated!!
Marc Cruz Senior Executive Chef
daily lives of those we serve and I am excited to be part of the team that touches so many in such a positive, affirming way. I look forward to getting to know each of you.
Scott Bauer Human Resources Manager
FROM BETHANY ERWIN / Catering Director
Chartwells invite all Texas A&M University staff* ning Monday, Feb. 29! Our success at Texas A&M is a direct result of your hard work and dedication, day in and day out. Without you, our university would not be the world-class research institution it is today. Staff Appreciation Week will be full of fun and engaging activities designed to ensure you get the recognition and professional develop-
with each of you!
ment opportunities you so richly deserve.
Courtney Bryant
and be sure to Tweet your event pics using
Come and enjoy any of the activities planned #SAW2016.
Marketing Director
For questions about Staff Appreciation Week events and contests, contact Mary Schubert, Office of the President, at mschubert@tamu.edu
To All of Our Hard-working Chartwells Employees,
or 979-845-7978 or visit tamu.edu/saw2016. MARK YOUR CALENDARS
As I visit each and every one of your locations,
forgotten, so this week is for all of you who
a few thoughts come to mind on how thank-
bring their unique quality to all of us.
ful I am to you; I am thankful for how you
Happy Staff Appreciation Week,” and
inspire the students, and more, each other. I am
although it’s been said many times many ways,
thankful for your hard work. I am thankful for
“We simply cannot do it without you.”
everyone being the best they can be. I cannot
Nikki Pappas
be grateful enough for each of you putting so
THANK YOU ALL!
Resources, University Staff Council, SSC and to participate in Staff Appreciation Week, begin-
I know that you all have made sacrifices and put
opportunities that challenge us to become better. We play such an important role in the
The Office of the President along with Human
much time and heart into what we do. A thank you is so easy to say, but so often
Senior Director of Operations
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH President’s Meritorious Service Awards & Kick-Off Of Staff Appreciation Week MSC Bethancourt Ballroom Ceremony: 3:30 - 5:00 PM Reception: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST President Young’s Backyard Picnic East Quad, Loacted on the lawn behind the Jack. K. Williams Administration Building 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ND Wellness Works!
When I look back to the beginning of our year and see what the catering team has accomplished in
Maroon & White Wellness Walk, Ending With
this short time, over 600 events with over 50,000 guests combined, thank you just does not seem
A Rally At Rudder Plaza
like enough. You have withstood mud at football tailgates, come in during the wee hours of the morning, brewed thousands of gallons of coffee, served over 4,300 plated meals, climbed countless stairs because the elevators were too slow, and continued to keep a smile on your face throughout it all. I am truly honored and humbled to work with such an amazing crew and to be part of the entire Chartwells Team at Texas A&M University. It never fails when Catering is in need of assistance, so many of you answer the call and make it all come together. We can’t do it without any of you!
Walk begins at 11:30 AM Rally at 12:00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD Happy Brain, Happy Life: Strategies For Managing Stress Morning session: HPEB 30 8:30 - 10:30 AM TTVN Live Webcast CH 150 Afternoon session: MSC 2406A
FROM KAREN D. THOMAS / Director Quality Assurance& Safety
I would like to take this time and thank each and every one for your dedication and hard work. Every day, every shift, every meal you all strive to serve safe food, and to help keep our work environment safe. As our associates what you do every day makes us proud to have you on our winning team. I am pleased with your commitment and proud to be part of this. Thank you all very much for everything you do.
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH Department Appreciation Day Contest Rules at: tamu.edu/saw2016
SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH Staff Saturday On Kyle Field MARCH 5, 2016 • 10 AM TO 1 PM FREE food & activities for the whole family!
Dear Team, Thank you. I wanted to thank each and every one for the wonderful job you did this past year. We have grown a lot as a team and continue to improve and your dedication contributes to our success. In our quest to go from good to great it can’t happen without you. Thank you again.
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
FEBRUARY-MARCH 2016
Don Koshis Director of Operations
“WE CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU”
HIGHLIGHTS:
The motto for this year’s staff appreciation is simple, but
it’s a dedication of thanks to our staff at
explains our appreciation. It’s true, we can’t do without you, so we sincerely thank everyone who is part of our team, and who helps make our team better each day.
THANK YOU’S
This newsletter isn’t just a simple update, Chartwells here at Texas A&M. Keep this newsletter as a reminder of your hard work. STAFF APPRECIATION EVENTS
Make sure to check out all the events
Thank you team,
for all your efforts and dedication and you for all you
going on this week honoring you and your dedication, especially Staff Saturday on Kyle Field.
do in making Texas A&M the best in the country. Your professionalism embodies the company philosophy and your hard work is noticed by everyone. Whatever the task, you always find a way to get it done. Your desire and willingness fuel our mutual efforts and lead us to success. We couldn’t do it without everyone!
Cody Begg Director of Operations
MEET SCOTT
If you see Scott, welcome him to our team
It is with abundant enthusiasm that I send my
you complete in the service of millions of guests
here with a warm Texas A&M “Howdy!”
most sincere thank you to all of the Chartwells
each year.
associates for the time and effort you put forth
I am very proud to be associated with such a
each and every day in helping us accomplish our
fantastic and diverse group of individuals and
daily mission of feeding the students and staff of
teams and hope during this associate appreciation
the Texas A&M University campus.
week you come to realize the campus does appre-
We recognize that our operations are so busy
ciate everything you do, I know I do.
that we far too often get caught up in the daily
Warmest Regards,
exercise of running the business that we forget to
Lee Rapport
tell you how important each and every one of you are to this organization’s success and just how
“
WE CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU
”
Vice President of Operations
much we truly do appreciate the monumental task
WE RECOGNIZE YOUR HARD WORK.
“My words can never be
“Your excellence and brilliance
“Your goals and your work
enough to praise your actions
have always made for a stunning
ethic is a prime example of how
So here are small thank you
because your work always
performance at work. Thanks for
employees can further their careers
messages to share with colleagues,
meets my expectations.
bringing so much permanence to
care of blogger Brandon Gaille.
Thank you.”
our company.”
in our workplace. Thank you.”