Happy New Year!!

Well as we approach the end of another year, all I can do is look back and say, “WOW, where did the time go??!!” We have seen many Members come and go many return and lots of growth in Medallion. Medallion Security transformed into the only full service event company in the lower mainland. Medallion Event Specialists emerged. Tradex renewed the contract for five more years; we survived our first Cloverdale Rodeo!! That in itself was a HUGE accomplishment for 2005. We focused more on Team Leaders and Team Members and less on Supervisors and staff – finding that this approach brought the company closer together. We grew in leaps and bounds in our non licensed departments, boasting a Team Member list of over 100!! The Medallion News ran its first edition in February and all seemed to enjoy the funny quips, interesting facts and new way of getting information to Team Members. The year end saw a new side of Management as we dressed in Christmas costume and the Food Bank donations where a success.
Thank you to all Members, without you Medallion could not have grown to achieve the success it did. We look forward to a prosperous 2006 for our valuable Team Members and for Medallion Event Specialists.

Happy January Birthdays:
Barb B Chris L
Guy F Roger M
Lena J Robert S
Robert W

This day in History: 1985 Rick Nelson dies in plane crash. Rock musician Rick Nelson is killed in a plane crash. Nelson got his start by starring in his parents' TV series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson was born in 1940 to famous parents: His father, Ozzie Nelson, was a bandleader, and his mother, Harriet, was a singer and actress. When Ricky was four years old, his parents launched their radio series, playing themselves, with actors playing their young sons. Five years later, Ricky and his older brother, David, suggested that they, like their parents, play themselves on the series. In 1952, the series moved to TV.

TEASER FOR THE END OF THE YEAR:
There were 4 people: Somebody, Nobody, Who, and Everyone.
If Nobody didn't do anything, then Who did. But if Somebody would have done something, Everyone would have been OK. If Everyone would have helped, Who would get the credit. But Who did it.... So, Who did it?

Answer: Yes he did. The way I asked it, "Who" is the name of the person. Making the answer “Yes” I know it was a bad year end finisher!!

Good Bye ‘05

Together Everyone Achieves More

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would have to say that The Limo by Lights was a HUGE success.

Monday night as the Team Leaders where greeted by Mrs. Clause and her two Elves the smiles were abundant and the laughter genuine.

As we started the Monday night out with a few hitches, the limo had made a horrible noise so a stop at the shop was in order before we headed out. This may have put us a little behind but it was worth it to see the guys down at BC Car & Truck Rental have a few snickers at Graham’s expense. I think it may take a while for Graham to forgive me for the bright idea of dressing up. Once on the road again, Barb was our first pick up. After Barb we headed to Jeff’s house, he was much anticipating spending an evening with seven women. This was very evident by the smile on his face. Jeff greeted us with a smile and a $2 tip for being the Hostess, the Doorman, and the Chauffer. The money was given back and later donated at one of the stops we made. After Jeff, we headed to Mission to gather Susan and Joyce. At the Tim Horton’s we caused quite a stir and Mrs. Clause was asked if she could be added to some one’s Christmas list, which was quite funny. Neil dropped Suzy off and he seemed a little nervous that we may encourage her to have too much fun. Is there such a thing??? Joyce was ready for fun with her little bag of tricks!!! The Liquor looked quite yummy and I believe Barb can confirm that it was. Back to Abby where Tammy, Serene and Val awaited. Tammy, dearly nicknamed Hoppy, came without crouches but armed with a digital camera. We are expecting her to make a fortune with her blackmail pictures. As we arrived a Serene’s house, the only home where little children lived, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to go spread the joy. Serene’s children really enjoyed meeting the elves and Mrs. S; I wonder if they have written their letters yet??? Then as we arrived at Val’s we where greeted by a “hottie” who knew under the Housekeeping ensemble that we had such a looker!! Now the nickname Barbie (Benten) really applies!!! By this point the laughter was abundant, smiling faces where everywhere, especially on Jeff who was surrounded by women. Joyce and Barb were getting along smashingly thanks to the liquors. Mmmmm Maybe the coffee at Tradex needs to be spiked! Off to dinner!! Pizza was great; the gift exchange went well right up until Melanie was given her gift from the staff. I never knew you guys didn’t like me, LOL!! The light tour was awesome, the fun was even better and the company we kept was great. Overall the night flew by. Pictures are ready for viewing and there are CD’s of pictures that we can send out. Reprints will be available as well. Tammy’s pictures could be costly!!! PS who else thought Graham looked a little cranky in his suite??

Tuesday night the Food Drive Winners where off to see the lights!! Again, laughter roared loud as we picked up Roger & Sherry, Rose & Steve, Dave and Susan & Neil (thanks to Val who was unable to attend Tuesday she gave her tickets to Susan) in our costumes. After some good food, we hit the lights. A little different tour than the night before but just as much fun. Lots of chocolate and cookies where shared. Lots of laughter and shared stories of various events and mishaps that have happened at Medallion. Tuesday was a little quieter and not so squished, but the fun didn’t stop. Oh wait, it did as we where driving to Chilliwack and the front tire on the Limo BLEW!!! I must say Elf Graham truly impressed me with his calm demeanor and control of the car!!! At that point we where on the side of the road with the flashers going. Luckily Dave, my husband, came and rescued Roger, Sherry and myself. Rose’s son, Brent, came and picked them up and thank you for taking Dave home to Chilliwack. As grumpy elf smoked his stress away he waited with Suzy, Neil and Brad for a Tow Truck. Eventually we all got home safe with our own stories and adventures to tell. Thank you once again to everyone. We have truly proved that we are a fun group of people!!!!!!

Thanks to all Team Members who participated in the Food Drive. You should feel proud, we raised quite a lot of food. The winners of the Food Drive Limo by Lights were:
1) Dave R - housekeeping
2) Rose D - housekeeping
3) Roger M - security
4) Val P – housekeeping – Val was unable to attend
I will say that overall the Limo by Lights was a huge success. Elf Graham was the driver of our Sleigh, Elf Brad was the Door man, and Melanie was festively dressed as Mrs. Clause. Pizza was good and there was plenty of laughter.

Special Announcement:
The office will have VERY irregular hours over the next couple weeks. Please be sure to call before you drop by. Melanie will be in to collect any papers and messages and to keep up with billing, so remember to send in your timecards as usual.

Does anyone remember Team Member Phoebe??? She is coming back to work in January. She was gone on a cross Canada trek ending up in Newfoundland. We look forward to hearing some more about her adventures.

If you are ever sitting in the Office waiting room check out the Medallion Binder on the coffee table. It has a copy of every news letter and some pictures of the summer BBQ. We will add the Lights by Limo pictures.

Security Team Members on the Heritage Park Schedule: Please contact Melanie ASAP for special
Instruction

This Day in History
A Swedish company by the name of Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget produced its first motorcar. In 1965, later it changed its name to Saab Aktiebolag, and a few years later simply to Saab. The first Saab automobiles were engineered with the precision of fighter planes--the company's other main product. Today Saab is known for producing safe, reliable, high-performing vehicles. In 1990, General Motors bought Saab's car operations, excluding its bus, truck, and military jet businesses. Ten years later, GM acquired the rest of Saab's automotive operations.

Some Holiday Fun Trivia:
1) What was Rudolph's father's name?
2) What was the name of the coach of the Reindeer Games?
3) What is the name of the rabbit in the magic hat in Frosty the Snowman?
4) What was "the most likely" reason that the Grinch hated Christmas?
5) How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas?

HOLIDAY WORD SCRAMBLE

ATIHRMSCS ETRE
GGONGE
OESMTIELT
LHLYO
CRGHIN

ANSWERS: HOLIDAY FUN TRIVIA
1)Donner
2)Comet
3)Hocus Pocus
4)His heart was two sizes too small
5)364 gifts

WORD SCRAMBLE ANSWERS
Christmas Tree
Egg Nog
Mistle Toe
Holly
Grinch

HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!

Together Everyone Achieves More

How is the Christmas Shopping going? Remember Melanie likes chocolate.

Thanks to everyone who has brought food to our “Food Bank”, there is still time to submit you 5 items for a chance to win a Ticket for 2 on the “Lights by Limo” Ride. Draw date December 9th.

Happy Birthday to:
SERENE
ANDERSON

Thanks to the staff who have braved our new Mission Mountain Site. No yodeling for fear of an avalanche now!!

This Day In History:
FIRST HUMAN HEART TRANSPLANT:
On December 3, 1967, 53-year-old Lewis Washkansky receives the first human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. Washkansky, a South African grocer dying from chronic heart disease, received the transplant from Denise Darvall, a 25-year-old woman who was fatally injured in a car accident.

TRADEX STAFF:
Remember Tradex is quiet until January 20. Medallion will be holding the Tradex Training class on
January 14th. All staff who have not taken our WHMIS and the Training class from Sept 05 MUST attend. Even if you have been working at Tradex, you must attend. Check out the Tradex Events Calendar at www.fvtradex.com go to Events go to Event Calendar. We will be very busy!!!
Jan 23 – Feb 27 No Rest for the Tradexonians

Hey; anyone ask Barb what her secret is?? Rumor has it she scoped out a Wedding with a fellow Team Member then shacked up with a different Team Member !! WOW

Together Everyone ↓ Achieves More
(especially Barb)