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THE THREAD

2023 | Quarters 3 & 4

News for Employee-Owners, Friends, and Families.

WELCOME BBC FASTENERS! TFCF WEEKEND Welcome BBC Fasteners to the Threaded Fasteners

Family of Companies! BBC has been creating and building in the Chicago area since 1959 and we are thrilled that the Sullivan family has entrusted us to continue their legacy.

BBC Fasteners is the newest addition as a wholly owned subsidiary to the Threaded Fasteners family.

Founded in the late 1950's by Jerry Taylor, and currently managed by Gene Sullivan and Jerry Sullivan, BBC is know for its superior quality parts in the fastener industry. Threaded Fasteners is honored to bring BBC Fasteners onto our team and we look forward to how BBC Fasteners and Threaded Fasteners will strengthen each other. Learn more on page 6.

HATS OFF TO SUMMER

Over the summer our team participated in a Hats Off To Summer Contest. Every Employee Owner received a hat and was challenged to find unique ways to photograph a TFI hat in cool places throughout the month of July! The winner received a grand prize of $1,500! Read more on page 14.

The Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation hosted their annual Charity Open House and Golf Tournament in support of Team Focus! Some of the highlights included our Dunks for Dough Challenge, Fish Fry cooked by our very own Leroy Dunn, and a golf lesson for members of Team Focus! Read more on page 10.

ESOP MONTH

Each year the Threaded Fasteners Family of Companies celebrates National ESOP Month with a month full of activities, events, education, and fun! This year we continued tried and true traditions like our ESOP Breakfast, included our little ones with coloring sheets, and brought out the pumpkins for a good old fashioned pumpkin carving contest! Learn more about our ESOP Month on page 10.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The Silver Bullet I enjoy discovering where commonly used descriptive phrases originate; they are officially called idioms. Some examples include breaking a leg, beating around the bush, and cutting to the chase. Last week, my research team (which is me and my computer) focused on the origin of the phrase "The Silver Bullet". Interestingly, there are many claims about where this saying originated, ranging from 1806 to the 1930s. Answers range from a magic solution to a problem, to a German scientist's description of an antibiotic. Finding this phrase's true origin is as tricky as finding a silver bullet.

The phrase "The Silver Bullet" is used to describe a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem. Are you and your team searching for a similar solution for our organization? Is it possible to find a simple solution to the complex problem?

I’ve written hundreds of articles and posts on Leadership; it’s my passion.

But today, I’d like to introduce a new concept to TFI; “Teamship.”

Effective Teamship is an unnamed dynamic that brings people into a working group to find solutions for various challenges, whether in Sales, Operations, or Manufacturing. It all starts with Humbly bringing Aware people together for a collaborative conversation. Listening is not enough; you must HEAR what each person is saying, creating layers of Trust.

Building a foundation of trust through genuine care will help you create a stronger and more cohesive team.

Do Silver Bullets exist? No, because Silver Bullets imply magic or simplicity, and neither exists in the real world. However, the Silver Bullet we've been looking for may be finding the proper process through expanding our Teamship Program.

Care builds trust, and trust builds TEAM at a whole new level.

Blessings Billy Duren Page 2

SAFETY ARTICLE

SAFETY AS A VALUE

A priority is something that changes, due to outside influences and demands.

A value is something outside influences can't change.

Priorities change depending on the situation, but our core values usually don’t. For a culture of safety to catch on, don't prioritize it. Value it.

In life, much like business, a core value is a cornerstone belief that influences behavior and decision-making. Core values are so ingrained in one’s belief system that they operate in the background — we don’t think about them when making decisions because it’s part of who we are.

We aren’t the only ones who benefit; that value reaches our customers. Research shows that safety can also impact stock performance and shareholder value. Companies with proven health and safety programs are likely to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Safety is the future of business, and it goes beyond meeting the minimum standards set by regulators.

At Threaded Fasteners, values are embedded in our company culture. Our Mission statement is reflective of that: “Creating value in and for the people we serve.”

Each of us should make the choice to value safety, for us, for our families, and our teammates. Not because we have to, not because of a government regulation, but because we want to.

— Cheri Waldrep (EHS Manager) Page 3

All employees with Silver or Platinum Medical Coverage have access to HealthJoy Download and Activate your HealthJoy App today!

To get started, download the app and activate your account.

HealthJoy is the first stop for all your healthcare and employee benefits needs.

HealthJoy makes staying healthy easy with a platform that brings all your benefits together in one place

Find providers, discover pharmacy savings, and keep track of medical bills

Virtually connect with a medical provider any time of the day with 24/7 Teladoc

If you have any issues with activation or logging in, scan the QR code or call HealthJoy at (877) 500-3212.

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Owners In The Wild Two years ago, a dear friend of mine finished writing her book. Before finishing, she had spent months searching for the perfect title. She shared with me that on one of her trips to Israel she repeatedly heard the word, Kadima. “Kadima, Kadima!”, the taxi driver would shout. She asked her guide early in the trip what the translation of the word was. In English it translates; hurry up, move quickly! Ah, how fitting, she had felt a sense of urgency to finish writing her book and this one word, Kadima, would be the title.

Have you ever found a word that inspired you to do something? Maybe you chose a word of focus at the beginning of the year, and the outcome changed you. If I were writing my book, I’d title it Balance. For years I’ve found fulfilment in wearing many hats. Wife – Mother – Sister – Friend – Employee Owner. But what took time to figure out was consistently balancing time in each area. Without it, we experience chaos and disappointment. When I found my word, it challenged me, shaped me, and gave me a new perspective. I can do it all, the key is the Balance I choose to have in each of them.

Over the years I have been given many opportunities to serve in my local community as an employee owner at TFI. However, in my journey to create Balance outside of the workplace and a love for community service I realized I needed to find serve opportunities on my own. I first heard about Impact100 from a friend. The newly formed Mobile Chapter was hosting their first kick-off meeting at the Innovation Portal in downtown Mobile. It was a Tuesday evening right after work and I pulled up the email to plug in the address in maps on my phone. I must be looking at this wrong!?

The address is 358 St Louis St, Mobile, AL 36602. I had driven to this address every morning for 10 years before moving to TFI’s Crichton location. It was indeed, TFI Mobile’s old address, and I was thrilled to head downtown to see the renovations.

During the kick-off meeting our founder, Danlee Budney shared the Impact100 Value Statement. “We believe in the collaboration and empowerment of diverse women to ignite transformational change in their communities.” I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join other women in my community to create change.

Impact100’s mission is to unite and empower women to give together. Our goal for our first year as a new Chapter was to have 100 members join and raise or give $1,000 each. On September 6th, 2022, we surpassed our goal and announced our first grant amount of $102,000. On March 21st, 2023 our members had the opportunity to participate in a voting process to award one local nonprofit organization this amount. The concept of Impact100’s giving is to give the amount of $100,000 towards one nonprofit or community project to make a bigger impact. Our Big Reveal for 2024 was announced on September 12, 2023 surpassing our goal yet again raising $117,500.

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make”.

– Jane Goodall Along with the difference we are making along the way, we are forming long lasting relationships. Impact100 has pushed me out of my comfort zone with networking and meeting women in other industries in my community. We host lunch events and mix and mingles throughout the month for our ladies to have the opportunity to speak and get to know each other as we grow our organization.

If you are interested in learning more about Impact100 or a local chapter in your community, visit, www.impact100global.org.

Be a difference maker!

-Kelsey Swanzy

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WELCOME BBC FASTENERS!

In November we welcomed over 30 new members to the TFI Family of Companies!

Please join us in welcoming the BBC Fasteners Team!

BBC Fasteners joins Quality Galvanizing, SEF Distribution, and RTC Threaders as a wholly owned subsidiary of Threaded Fasteners. Founded in the late 1950's by Jerry Taylor, and currently managed by Gene Sullivan and Jerry Sullivan, BBC Fasteners is known for its superior quality parts in the fastener industry.

Welcome to the Team!

Misty Allen Juan Alvarez Sonia Ballesteros Brandon Beddigs Tomasz Bystryk Robert Carlson Gregory Ciastko David Cronin Robert Davies Michael Del Longo Jim Dion Cornleius Edarenor Randell Fletcher

Olga Gomez Ramirez Juan Gonzalez Jose Gonzalez Soto Joseph Hoekstra Joseph Hoekstra Jr. Matthew Hogan Chuck Lamphere Angel Lee Robert O'Boyle Mary O’Malley Luis Pimentel Benjamin Pimentel Mendoza George Reilly

Matthew Rokita Bill Schuler Denise Smoot Dell Stamps Gene Sullivan Jerry Sullivan Ryan Sullivan Stacy Sullivan Jeremy Weston John Wisniewski Cody Witherspoon Jeffery Witherspoon

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NEW EMPLOYEES

John Barrett

Lourens Van Heerden

Sarah Guffey

Adam Harrolle

Christopher Blocker

Lakae Hill

Orlando Woodyard

Demetri Galfos

Jonathan Parker

James Smith

Sunday Opute

Semmes

Chattanooga

Chattanooga

Wilbert Johnson

Elijah Sanders

Home Office

Semmes

Tulsa

Steven Barnard

Home Office

Tulsa

Home Office

Paul Hatfield

Tampa

Home Office

Tampa

Mobile

Tulsa

Morris Hill

National Sales

National Sales

National Distribution

Joslyn Card

Jeffrey Prudhomme

Anthony Shephard

Maurice Walker

Bryan Carter

Austin Owens

Marshall Armstrong

Roberto Ramos

Quality Galvanizing

Autumn Taylor

Thomas Browning

Lewisville

Lewisville

SEF

Lewisville

SEF

Orlando

Milestone Anniversaries!

Not Photographed Shane Eckert

RTC

Shaun McCann

Quality Galvanizing

Joey Cornelius – 15 Years - Semmes Kelli Altmyer – 5 Years - NST Mark Mamula – 10 Years - Tampa Kuldeep Harrilall – 5 Years - Tampa Johanna Morales – 10 Years - Tampa Thomas Cochran – 10 Years – Pensacola Regional Terry Anthony – 15 Years - Pensacola

Richard King – 25 Years - Pensacola Daniel Woodcock – 10 Years – Home Office Blake Upton – 5 Years - NDC Dustin Carlisle – 5 Years - Semmes Chasity Reed-Burke – 10 Years – Home Office Rick Daneault – 10 Years – Orlando Calvin Davison – 5 Years – Mobile Page 7

2nd and 3rd Quarter Anniversaries Mark Huddleston Jul-01 Joey Cornelius Jul-01 Brent Harris Jul-06 Ashley Bryan Jul-07 Kelli Altmyer Jul-09 Cooper Collins Jul-11 Nicholas Roberts Jul-12 David L. Freeman Jul-13 Bryan Griffin Jul-13 Marquez Radcliff Jul-13 Victor Irby Jul-13 Amy Fisher Jul-19 Cody Bunch Jul-25 Jerek Allen Jul-26 Christopher Posey Jul-26 Jamarquis McMillian Jul-26 Jeffrey Mercer Jul-29 Ernie Pine Aug-03 Mark Mamula Aug-05 Ruth Zerquera Aug-05 Kathryn McGehee Aug-08 Rodney Williams Aug-08 Michael Perez Aug-08 Caleb Tomberlin Aug-09 Cody Hart Aug-10 Kuldeep Harrilall Aug-13 Ethan Jordan Aug-15 Walter Martin Aug-16 Johanna Morales Aug-19 Kevin Duncan Aug-24 John Finley Aug-26 Dina Sutton Aug-28 Rickie Pease Aug-30 Lauren Yeager Aug-31 Mark Dunn Sep-01 Hali Gibson Sep-05 Lonni Whitten Sep-06 Angelo Burroughs Sep-06 Jeffrey Lopez Sep-08 Clifton Gay Sep-08 Tmangelo Peters Sep-10 Jesse Brewer Sep-13 Phillip Reed Sep-14 Debra Rogers Sep-15 Orbie Downs Sep-15 William Bible Sep-15 Waymon Collins Sep-15 Daniel Parks Sep-17 Thomas Cochran Sep-18 Alicia Williams Sep-21 Terry Anthony Sep-24 Marcus Campbell Sep-25 Russell Golden Sep-26

27 Years 15 Years 2 Years 9 Years 5 Years 1 Year 2 Years 12 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 8 Years 8 Years 10 Years 4 Years 11 Years 1 Year 1 Years 2 Years 1 Year 5 Years 1 Year 12 Years 10 Years 8 Years 4 Years 6 Years 2 Years 3 Years 27 Years 6 Years 12 Years 1 Year 9 Years 3 Years 4 Years 2 Years 12 Years 33 Years 6 Years 6 Years 6 Years 16 Years 10 Years 1 Year 15 Years 4 Years 21 Years

Jakendrick Holmes Sep-27 Troy Conaway Oct-01 Alfonso Eguia Oct-01 Ramiro Guel Oct-01 Salvador Vazquez Oct-01 John Pollio Oct-03 Leslie Tew Oct-04 Shauntell Meggs Oct-04 Richard King Oct-05 Daniel Woodcock Oct-07 Blake Upton Oct-08 Kristin Coffey Oct-11 Paulette Gibbs Oct-12 Danny Russell Oct-12 Theresa Bufkin Oct-16 Rusty Faust Oct-18 Joshua Brown Oct-19 Dustin Carlisle Oct-22 Abraham Dunn Oct-24 Kristin Stull Oct-24 Justin Rooks Oct-25 Daniel Dunn Oct-25 Chadwick Wittner Oct-26 Alphaeus Dees Nov-01 Michael Hartman Nov-01 Dillon Franklin Nov-02 Victor Izquierdo Nov-07 James Huffman Nov-08 Jerrad Douberly Nov-11 Will Jones Nov-15 Harry Tolbert Nov-15 Kelly Connor Nov-15 Eric Guel Nov-16 Cheri Waldrep Nov-21 Mary Hall Nov-30 Chasity Reed-Burke Dec-02 Anthony Long Dec-06 Ric Rouch Dec-06 John Harwell Dec-08 Rick Daneault Dec-09 Chase Lefeaux Dec-12 True Harbeson Dec-12 Brandon Talbott Dec-12 Charissa Barley Dec-13 Raymond Nobles Dec-14 Malayna Potter Dec-14 Calvin Davison Dec-17 Fred Stockton Dec-18 Keenen Jackson Dec-19 Jamaris Etheridge Dec-19 Kaitlyn Ernandez Dec-20 Herbert Ayers Dec-22 Kenneth Owen Dec-23

Open Positions 1 Year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 24 Years 2 Years 25 Years 10 Years 5 Years 18 Years 31 Years 1 Year 4 Years 19 Years 1 Year 5 Years 1 Year 1 Year 4 Years 1 Year 3 Years 21 Years 19 Years 1 Year 1 Year 2 Years 21 Years 24 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 8 Years 10 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 10 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 Years 23 Years 2 Years 5 Years 6 Years 1 Year 1 Year 2 Years 1 Year 14 Years

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE TFI FAMILY OF COMPANIES, KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR OUR TEAMS, OR ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A NEW ROLE? TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OPEN POSITIONS.

Or visit the join the team page at threadedfasteners.com Page 8

What's New? EMPLOYEE-OWNER SPOTLIGHT Leroy Dunn Senior Account Manager (Retired Dec. 2023) Mobile, AL

What is one piece of wisdom you would give to young owners?

“All employees need to learn as much as possible; the more knowledge you can receive, the better off you will be, and also your future will depend on what you are willing to learn. Believe in yourself!!!”

How do you create Value?

“You create value by knowing the products that we sell, also by building relationships with customers; this seems to be a lost art.

Customer relationships can carry you a long way in this company and in your future.”

What has it meant to you to be a part of the TFI Family?

“This company means a lot to me because when I was injured with the Railroad, which I thought would be my forever job, Frank Martin & Steve Sholtis gave me the opportunity to come to work here. I have met a lot of great people here who will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. I have met customers who I now consider great friends.”

What does it mean to be humble, hungry, and aware?

“This job can humble you by not being hungry or aware. Hungry, you feel like you should give your best price in order to get every order you quote. Never feel that you don’t have a chance; believe in your work, be aware of who all is competing against you, and be determined to rise above them all. Without confidence in yourself, you will not prosper in the end.”

This company was founded on value and service. Value all of our customers the same as you would like for them to value you as a vendor and trust that they can depend on you and Threaded Fasteners to supply them with great products and timely delivery.

This company could be the future for many who are willing to put in the extra work. With this being an ESOP company, not everyone still understands just how good this could be for them in 10-20-30 years down the road for them. Hang in here, and you will prosper greatly.

2023 Christmas Grants Each year The Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation, with the help of our branch teams, selects an organization, group, or individuals to help bring Christmas cheer to their area.

Thank you to everyone involved with bringing a little more holiday cheer to your communities!

Home Office

Fostering Together

Mobile

Ronald McDonald House

NDC

Fostering Together

Morris Hill

Toys for Tots

Quality Galvanizing

Angel Tree

Semmes

Volunteers of America

Pensacola

Shop w/ Cops

Chattanooga

Carecenter | Bayside Baptist

Gulfport

Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport

Meridian

Hope Village

Tulsa

Neighbors Along The Line

Tampa

Hope Childrens Home

Panama City

Catholic Charities

Orlando

Angel Tree

Lewisville

Friendship Church

Tifton

Called To Care, Inc

Each of the above organizations Page 8 received $1,000.

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Own It - ESOP Month Each year our team celebrates National ESOP Month with a series of fun events, educational initiatives, and engaging activities. This past ESOP Month we kicked it off with a Pumpkin Carving Contest where our teams unleashed their creativity, followed by ESOP Bingo where teams were challenged to learn more about the ESOP and complete some fun tasks. We followed those up with a coloring contest for all the TFI kids at home and our TFCF Charity Weekend Dunks for Dough Challenge! Next, we hosted an educational ESOP 101 lunch and learn and kicked off our 10 Days of EO! Then to anchor the month we hosted our ESOP 201 lunch and learn to do some more digging into the nitty gritty of employee ownership and then held our much anticipated ESOP Breakfast! We could not do this without our ESOP Advocates so please thank them for all of their hard work!

Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation Open House and Golf Tournament!

Our Open House was not just a gathering of our team and families, but a display of unity and support for a cause that means so much to us - Team Focus.

With our team members and communities help and unwavering support, we've taken another step closer in making an impact in the lives of the youth served by Team Focus. It is a blessing to support a wonderful organization and have fun while doing it, from the ice cream truck to the dunking booth, and let's not forget the fried fish! Everyone's presence and enthusiasm added an extra layer of joy to this special event.

The 2023 TFCF Charity Weekend Open House and Golf Tournament was filled with family, fun, and plenty of outstanding food. Thank you to everyone who participated. With your help we were able to set a new fundraising record!

This year we raised $46,500 in support of Team Focus!

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MILLENNIAL CORNER The Greatness Game I failed the second grade.

It took me a long time to come to terms with that sentence, although today I am grateful for it. I don’t like to use the term “failed” to this day; I don’t believe in failure. Instead, I see all “failures” as opportunities to grow. My “failure” in the second grade set me on a path to success.

After the second grade, there was an ongoing theme in my life of a push and pull with my education. I would push and push and push. A ‘B’ was never good enough in my eyes. My parents often took a hands-off approach to my education. They never asked for report cards; they didn’t need to. A compliment from them on grades was always followed by me saying, “Yeah, but I got a B in _.”

I am my own worst critic.

In our leadership discussions, we often use a quote from Jim Collins' book “Good to Great:” “Good is the enemy of great.” As a notorious critic, this is hard for me. I firmly believe that there is always room for improvement. Good is the starting line, but great can’t be the finish line.

However, there is a danger when nothing is ever good enough. To be a critic for the sake of criticism is negativity at its core. Our goal should be to have a posture of positivity with the grace of nuance.

So, let’s define “great.”

Jim Collins did not say, “Good is the enemy of perfection.” He said, “Good is the enemy of great.”

Great does not mean perfect or that there is no room for improvement. Great is a goal but not the finish line. Great is the two-minute warning, the white flag for the final lap, the last song at a concert when you know there will be an encore after. Great is not the end. Great is the moment to pause and appreciate an accomplishment hard-won and well-deserved.

The key is to choose greatness, not to seek greatness. Greatness gravitates towards goodness.

Do good things, and greatness will follow; be a good person, and greatness will find you; influence the good in others, and greatness will impact you.

Great is not the finish line. The greatness game never ends. How we choose to play it is what matters.

From one generation to another, -Hali Gibson

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2023 Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation Non-Profit Grant Recipients Our 2023 Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation Non-Profit Grant Cycle has officially closed, our committee has voted, and the final counts are in! It's the moment we've all been waiting for; the chosen charities are..... (insert imaginary drumroll!)

1st place: Meals on Wheels - Collin County, TX. "For 47 years, MOWCC has provided hot, nutritious meals to older adults at risk for malnutrition due to impoverished conditions and isolation due to declining health and energy. Since its start, the program has expanded to provide daily meals and personal contact to approximately 2,300 homebound, disabled, or older Collin County residents, as well as additional clients through congregate, mid-day meals at (7) local senior centers. 80% of each dollar donated to the Home Delivered Meals Program goes directly into the program, enabling continued success and provision to our clients. For many of our clients, the daily delivery is their favorite part, often commenting that their (1) visitor is often their only visitor during the week! Meals on Wheels is the ONLY agency that delivers the meals directly to the front door of our clients.

2nd place: Meals on Wheels - Tulsa, OK For over 50 years, Meals on Wheels Metro Tulsa (MOWMT) has delivered nutritious meals, wellness checks, and compassion that allow seniors to age with dignity and without fearing hunger. For many seniors, MOWMT is the difference between remaining in their homes and needing to relocate to a long-term care facility. The nutritious meals, caring contact, and wrap-around services help them cope with three of the biggest threats of aging: hunger, isolation, and loss of independence.

This cost-effective solution benefits us all. MOWMT can provide a senior with meals for an entire year for roughly the same cost as a one-night stay in a hospital. Nine out of ten recipients say MOWMT helps them feel more secure. In 2022, MOWMT served 865,586 total meals to 7,859 clients!

3rd place: Fuse Project, Mobile, AL Fuse Project was founded in 2012 by eight young professionals from Mobile, Alabama, who believe every child deserves an opportunity for success, regardless of their zip code, and over the past decade, they have partnered with over 55 organizations to champion projects benefiting local children. In 2018, Fuse Project narrowed its geographical focus and launched The Historic Avenue Foundation, which operates as a community quarterback to bring together partners and opportunities for high-quality mixed-income housing, excellent cradle-to-college education, and community health and wellness for the Avenue neighborhood, located adjacent to downtown Mobile. The Purpose Built Communities model inspires this approach to holistic community revitalization and is nationally proven to enact transformational change and break the cycle of generational poverty. A transformation that honors the rich history, legacy, and current citizens of the Avenue, empowering them to assist in creating new opportunities and solutions for the community.

Congratulations to the winners!

Choosing between 18 very deserving non-profits that submitted was no easy task. Still, thanks to a very generous leadership, TFCF decided to help not only the top-voted non-profit but the top three! Thank you to everyone who participated! Please keep an eye out to serve on future committees. This is a great way for you to engage with the grant-making decisions of our Charitable Foundation.

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THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING It is our experience that people often fail to fully grasp the blessings that come with having a place of employment. A job offers more than just a paycheck and benefits. While making money is undoubtedly a significant aspect of working, it is not the sole advantage. The workplace provides employees with an opportunity to utilize their God-given talents, skills, and abilities, and for some, it allows them to work in a field where they can align with their gifts and calling.

Here are some key advantages of working: 1.Daily Productivity: The workplace serves as a platform for employees to experience productivity on a daily basis.

2.Skill Development and Creativity: It is a place where employees can enhance their skills, express creativity, and unleash their imagination.

3.Building Relationships: Workplaces foster friendships, camaraderie, lifelong relationships, and sometimes even a sense of family among colleagues.

4.Craftsmanship: Employment offers the opportunity to employ craftsmanship and the skillful use of one's hands to bring forth the creativity residing in their minds.

The benefits of work extend beyond mere financial gain. It provides us with the opportunity to uncover the hidden treasures of our hearts, tap into the wisdom within our minds, and connect with the purpose of our lives.

In fact, the workplace should be one of the most exciting places on Earth, as it is where we discover our potential. It should inspire excitement because it allows us to serve our communities and the world at large through our labor. Your enthusiasm generates passion, which, in turn, creates determination, propelling you from where you are to where you are meant to be. The central focus of our lives should be to find fulfillment in serving and pleasing God. Here are some relevant biblical verses: Deuteronomy 28:12: "The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow."

Ecclesiastes 9:10: "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest."

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12: "That you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing."

The advantages of working extend far beyond financial gain, encompassing personal growth, relationships, creativity, and a sense of purpose. The workplace should be viewed as a place of discovery and fulfillment.

Our Mission: To create value in and for the people we serve.

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Hats off to Summer The "Hats Off to Summer" contest was hosted by our HR Team in July, what an incredible journey it was!

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this program a resounding success. From breezy beaches, lively cities, backyard brilliance, and more your snapshots captured the essence of summer. As we congratulate our winners — who demonstrated exceptional creativity and an adventurous spirit — we also commend each participant for contributing to a program that encouraged us all to step outside, savor the summer, and create lasting memories!

1st Place - Bill Ferguson

OUR MISSION

2nd Place - James Margetis

3rd Place - Leah Rutledge

TO CREATE VALUE IN, AND FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE Home Office and National Distribution Center 3200-A Crichton Street Mobile, AL 36607 P (251) 432-0107 F (251) 650-0080 www.threadedfasteners.com

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